Underage in Amsterdam.

2010-01-11 12:44:34

#1

pers0nah: Waste Kid; +271|6853|MANCHESTERRR

Hello BF2s!

This is a question that goes out to anyone who lives there or knows about it. The situation is that about 10 of my friends are going to Amsterdam in march for a friends 18th birthday. By that point everyone that is going will be 18...except me

my question is how strict is the age limit in the coffee shops and clubs. Do you think i would be able to get away with fake ID if my age comes into question? So basically, is it worth me going?

cheers

2010-01-11 12:45:36

#2

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6059|Catherine Black

You don't need ID anywhere but USA and UK. Foreign lands don't give a shit.

^{this post is meant to be sarcastic.}

Last edited by Finray (2010-01-11 12:45:57)

2010-01-11 12:47:05

#3

CameronPoe: Member; +2,925|6826

I wouldn't be surprised if the legal age for that in Holland is 17.

Here's a taster of what it's like (from my trip last year):

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=9 … ac7da130da

Last edited by CameronPoe (2010-01-11 12:48:05)

2010-01-11 12:47:49

#4

Bertster7: Confused Pothead; +1,101|6852|SE London

pers0nah wrote:
Hello BF2s!

This is a question that goes out to anyone who lives there or knows about it. The situation is that about 10 of my friends are going to Amsterdam in march for a friends 18th birthday. By that point everyone that is going will be 18...except me

my question is how strict is the age limit in the coffee shops and clubs. Do you think i would be able to get away with fake ID if my age comes into question? So basically, is it worth me going?

cheers

You may find yourself getting chucked out of most coffee shops....

2010-01-11 12:53:06

#5

ghettoperson: Member; +1,943|6920

Coffee shops are very strict, they won't let you in without an ID. Clubs, hookers, whatever else you're fine.

2010-01-11 12:56:36

#6

pers0nah: Waste Kid; +271|6853|MANCHESTERRR

ghettoperson wrote:
Coffee shops are very strict, they won't let you in without an ID. Clubs, hookers, whatever else you're fine.

does it have to be a specific form of ID such as a passport or driving license or will it not matter as long as i have something that says im 18 and looks legit?

2010-01-11 12:57:10

#7

Bertster7: Confused Pothead; +1,101|6852|SE London

ghettoperson wrote:
Coffee shops are very strict, they won't let you in without an ID. Clubs, hookers, whatever else you're fine.

If he looks old and all his mates have ID he might be ok though....

I remember being in Amsterdam when I was 18 on occassions when I forgot my ID I was usually ok.

(although that was 10 years ago)

Last edited by Bertster7 (2010-01-11 12:57:42)

2010-01-11 13:03:23

#8

1stSFOD-Delta: Mike "The Spooge Gobbler" Morales; +376|6249|Blue Mountain State

Bertster7 wrote:
If he looks old and all his mates have ID he might be ok though....

https://www.itwirx.com/other/hksignature.jpg

Baba Booey

2010-01-11 13:06:45

#9

Benzin: Member; +576|6269

I never got carded at the coffee shops in Amsterdam. Never. If you look old enough, you're fine.

2010-01-11 13:07:00

#10

DefCon-17: Maple Syrup Faggot; +362|6427|Vancouver | Canada

Legal drinking age in Holland is 16.

(Unless it changed since I lived there/last visited)

I was never asked for ID when I got alcohol, and I was 17 at the time.
..and I look(ed) young for my age.

Last edited by DefCon-17 (2010-01-11 13:08:24)

2010-01-11 13:08:00

#11

pers0nah: Waste Kid; +271|6853|MANCHESTERRR

CameronPoe wrote:
I wouldn't be surprised if the legal age for that in Holland is 17.

Here's a taster of what it's like (from my trip last year):

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=9 … ac7da130da

looks amazing!

its looking like i might have to chance it...

2010-01-11 13:40:15

#12

SonderKommando: Eat, Lift, Grow, Repeat....; +564|6930|The darkside of Denver

pers0nah wrote:
CameronPoe wrote:
I wouldn't be surprised if the legal age for that in Holland is 17.

Here's a taster of what it's like (from my trip last year):

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=9 … ac7da130da
looks amazing!

its looking like i might have to chance it...

Lets see a pic. If you look like a teeny bopper son-of-a-bitch then you'll have issues.

2010-01-11 13:48:33

#13

ghettoperson: Member; +1,943|6920

Bertster7 wrote:
ghettoperson wrote:
Coffee shops are very strict, they won't let you in without an ID. Clubs, hookers, whatever else you're fine.
If he looks old and all his mates have ID he might be ok though....

I remember being in Amsterdam when I was 18 on occassions when I forgot my ID I was usually ok.

(although that was 10 years ago)

Nah, they're really clamping down on it, unless your hair is greying you're going to get ID'd.

@Personah; anything legit looking should be fine (I got refused the sale of a bottle of wine in Tesco's because they didn't like my Dutch residence permit - I'm 21 FFS, it's not like there was much question that I was over 18)

2010-01-11 14:02:29

#14

Mekstizzle: WALKER; +3,611|6892|London, England

Just don't shave, and if you're one of those fags that hasn't started shaving even though you're almost 18, well you deserve to not be let into adulthood

2010-01-11 14:08:02

#15

ghettoperson: Member; +1,943|6920

Mek, you could have a beard like Bin Laden and they still would ID you in coffeeshops. Just get your mates to buy you pot, and then smoke it somewhere else. Unless you get incredibly lucky (and by that I mean you have more chance of getting a free handjob) you will need ID to get into the coffeeshops.

2010-01-11 14:08:52

#16

menzo: ̏̏̏̏̏̏̏̏&#; +616|6717|Amsterdam‫

what ghetto said. clubs etc is fine if you are 16. coffeyshops can be a pain.

https://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee37/menzo2003/fredbf2.png

2010-01-11 14:13:21

#17

menzo: ̏̏̏̏̏̏̏̏&#; +616|6717|Amsterdam‫

CameronPoe wrote:
I wouldn't be surprised if the legal age for that in Holland is 17.

Here's a taster of what it's like (from my trip last year):

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=9 … ac7da130da

most of those places are so fucking close to my home

2010-01-11 15:25:08

#18

DefCon-17: Maple Syrup Faggot; +362|6427|Vancouver | Canada

Mekstizzle wrote:
Just don't shave, and if you're one of those fags that hasn't started shaving even though you're almost 18, well you deserve to not be let into adulthood

Just shave, and if you're one of those idiots who likes having lip-pubes, well you deserve to be smacked.

Edit: Wait, you contradicted yourself. Now I'm confused.

Last edited by DefCon-17 (2010-01-11 15:26:11)

2010-01-12 00:01:25

#19

ruisleipa: Member; +149|6493|teh FIN-land

I've been to the Dam five times and have NEVER been asked for ID ANYWHERE except once going into a nightclub. Coffeeshops? Nah, unless you obviously look like a twelve-year old. Maybe you guys have all been going to the touristy coffee shops...try finding a local one they might not care so much?

2010-01-12 00:21:01

#20

Varegg: Support fanatic :-); +2,206|7081|Nårvei

One thing to consider: You really DO NOT want to get caught with a fake ID abroad ...

Wait behind the line ..............................................................

2010-01-12 02:41:29

#21

Benzin: Member; +576|6269

I really can't remember ever getting carded at a coffee shop... dude, just go and sit in the back and grab a table and let your mates get your tea/coffee and the joint(s).

Honestly, I would chance it. Worst comes to worst, you get your friends to get the joints and then you guys go to the huge central park that borders the tourist part of the city at the very south. It's not allowed to smoke on the streets, but I never saw a single cop outside there during the day. It was rather cold outside, but nonetheless... you should be fine.

Last edited by CapnNismo (2010-01-12 02:43:15)

2010-01-12 05:02:22

#22

ghettoperson: Member; +1,943|6920

ruisleipa wrote:
I've been to the Dam five times and have NEVER been asked for ID ANYWHERE except once going into a nightclub. Coffeeshops? Nah, unless you obviously look like a twelve-year old. Maybe you guys have all been going to the touristy coffee shops...try finding a local one they might not care so much?

They ask everyone these days. Trust me, I live there.

2010-01-12 05:05:58