Last Saturday, I had a problem. I couldn't go to Pokemon League because I didn't have a ride there and back. I have been in this situation many times, and had a solution every one of thoes times. I would call a friend and ask if he would like to come with me to The Pokemon League.
"But" I would tell them, "There is a bug in the system" I would say."If you can drive me there and back, I'll supply you the dollar to get in and you can play with me there." Most times it was a yes.