** Overpriced Concert Tix **

Child Of The 90s

benjs wrote:

Is anyone else tired of this question? You'll find that the $80 the band charges is quite fair, and quite average. If there's a company that I'm not happy with their prices - I simply won't buy their products. Sadly, most overpriced products aren't as addictive as a Pearl Jam concert. In any case, it is what it is, but I don't know what can come out of this thread except the same circular arguments that result when every thread similar to this is made.

I think that the fact that this question keeps coming up is not a bad thing. If people stop talking about prices, then the prices could easily go up. I think that a big reason for Pearl Jam's ticket prices being lower than other bands is because they care about what their fans have to say. Sure it may result in a circular argument, but it provides a window into what fans are thinking, and what is important to them. The squeeky wheel get's the grease

ECM

voicing an opinion or an item of discussion does not always mean "complaining" or "bitching"....

seems like this gets confused around here a lot

Wilds

And I'd just like to point out that there is a difference between something being expensive and something being overpriced.

I'm firmly in the camp that thinks these ticket prices are high, but overpriced? Absolutely not. If they were overpriced they wouldn't sell.

The next issue is why are they expensive. Some wackos say it's cause the band has lost their way and they are gouging the fans. Other wackos say that these prices are really low, and the band can do no wrong.

Either extreme is wrong in my opinion.

We do not and can not know what factors go into making the ticket prices what they are. It isn't just that the band is greedy. It's not only that ticketmaster and live nation are monopolizing and controlling prices. It's not the fact that there is a large organization of roadies, and managers, and coordinators who make decent livings that work for the band. It's not just the cost of gas, and travel expenses. It's not any one thing.

As a result of that I don't find it fair to accuse the band of abandoning their principles. We can't say that.

It would be just as wrong to say that the band is the greatest in the world, cause without their principles tickets would cost $150.00 each.

Maybe that is the case?

I don't think so, just as I don't think they are expensive cause the band is greedy.

So all you extremists, take a deep breath, a healthy dose of proper perspective, and get down off the ledge/the bands ass.

blondieblue227

Evil Closet Monkey wrote:

voicing an opinion or an item of discussion does not always mean "complaining" or "bitching"....

seems like this gets confused around here a lot

very good point.

hopethatuchoke wrote:

And then you have borderline hypocrites like myself who truly believe the prices are outrageous and against everything the band seemingly stood for but then we end up buying the tickets anyway.

I'm in that boat.
at least when it comes to pearl jam.
but let it be known, i don't go to multi pj shows like some of you. only when they come near me is when i buy tickets.

Wilds wrote:

And I'd just like to point out that there is a difference between something being expensive and something being overpriced.

I'm firmly in the camp that thinks these ticket prices are high, but overpriced? Absolutely not. If they were overpriced they wouldn't sell. .

talking about some bands other than pj.......
i disagree.
look at what the Eagles did. they were overpriced (especially at that time) and people still snapped up tickets.

Eddieredder

1. IMO its a good value because you are guaranteed a 2.5-3 hour set. Can't be said about a lot of bands.
2. Try and find a festival ticket, Elton John, AC/DC, The Eagles, or Stones ticket for less than $75-$100.

cincybearcat

Eddieredder wrote:

1. IMO its a good value because you are guaranteed a 2.5-3 hour set. Can't be said about a lot of bands.
2. Try and find a festival ticket, Elton John, AC/DC, The Eagles, or Stones ticket for less than $75-$100.

They do put on a longer than avergae show...but saying guaranteed 2.5-3 hours is just wrong. You are guaranteed 2+ I think.

CJMST3K

cincybearcat wrote:

Eddieredder wrote:

1. IMO its a good value because you are guaranteed a 2.5-3 hour set. Can't be said about a lot of bands.
2. Try and find a festival ticket, Elton John, AC/DC, The Eagles, or Stones ticket for less than $75-$100.

They do put on a longer than avergae show...but saying guaranteed 2.5-3 hours is just wrong. You are guaranteed 2+ I think.

I thought the only thing we are guaranteed is that the rules do not know me.

Eddieredder

3. Inflation. Everything just costs more these days. It is what it is.

benjs

CJMST3K wrote:

cincybearcat wrote:

Eddieredder wrote:

1. IMO its a good value because you are guaranteed a 2.5-3 hour set. Can't be said about a lot of bands.
2. Try and find a festival ticket, Elton John, AC/DC, The Eagles, or Stones ticket for less than $75-$100.

They do put on a longer than avergae show...but saying guaranteed 2.5-3 hours is just wrong. You are guaranteed 2+ I think.

I thought the only thing we are guaranteed is that the rules do not know me.

Eddieredder

cincybearcat wrote:

Eddieredder wrote:

1. IMO its a good value because you are guaranteed a 2.5-3 hour set. Can't be said about a lot of bands.
2. Try and find a festival ticket, Elton John, AC/DC, The Eagles, or Stones ticket for less than $75-$100.

They do put on a longer than avergae show...but saying guaranteed 2.5-3 hours is just wrong. You are guaranteed 2+ I think.

I usually leave my stop watch at home for the shows.

thebetterman

Eddieredder wrote:

3. Inflation. Everything just costs more these days. It is what it is.

besides the other guy's mortgage excuse, this one is one of the worst. Pearl Jam tickets has increased in price more than stamps in the past 6 years. And how many people complain when those get raised 2 cents a stamp?

norm

Wilds wrote:

And I'd just like to point out that there is a difference between something being expensive and something being overpriced.

I'm firmly in the camp that thinks these ticket prices are high, but overpriced? Absolutely not. If they were overpriced they wouldn't sell.

The next issue is why are they expensive. Some wackos say it's cause the band has lost their way and they are gouging the fans. Other wackos say that these prices are really low, and the band can do no wrong.

Either extreme is wrong in my opinion.

We do not and can not know what factors go into making the ticket prices what they are. It isn't just that the band is greedy. It's not only that ticketmaster and live nation are monopolizing and controlling prices. It's not the fact that there is a large organization of roadies, and managers, and coordinators who make decent livings that work for the band. It's not just the cost of gas, and travel expenses. It's not any one thing.

As a result of that I don't find it fair to accuse the band of abandoning their principles. We can't say that.

It would be just as wrong to say that the band is the greatest in the world, cause without their principles tickets would cost $150.00 each.

Maybe that is the case?

I don't think so, just as I don't think they are expensive cause the band is greedy.

So all you extremists, take a deep breath, a healthy dose of proper perspective, and get down off the ledge/the bands ass.

rational, logical thoughts on this matter are not allowed here wilds...you should know that by now :P

benjs

thebetterman wrote:

Eddieredder wrote:

3. Inflation. Everything just costs more these days. It is what it is.

besides the other guy's mortgage excuse, this one is one of the worst. Pearl Jam tickets has increased in price more than stamps in the past 6 years. And how many people complain when those get raised 2 cents a stamp?

I don't know... I'm not a paying member on a stamp forum

josevolution

For me it's a no brainer i don't really go to anyother shows so this $$$$ i spend on these shows will be it for me for the yr untill next tour ,i have no desire to see any other bands they just don't do it for me at all .....

cincybearcat

Eddieredder wrote:

cincybearcat wrote:

Eddieredder wrote:

1. IMO its a good value because you are guaranteed a 2.5-3 hour set. Can't be said about a lot of bands.
2. Try and find a festival ticket, Elton John, AC/DC, The Eagles, or Stones ticket for less than $75-$100.

They do put on a longer than avergae show...but saying guaranteed 2.5-3 hours is just wrong. You are guaranteed 2+ I think.

I usually leave my stop watch at home for the shows.

Then why did you make a point about time?

Eddieredder

thebetterman wrote:

Eddieredder wrote:

3. Inflation. Everything just costs more these days. It is what it is.

besides the other guy's mortgage excuse, this one is one of the worst. Pearl Jam tickets has increased in price more than stamps in the past 6 years. And how many people complain when those get raised 2 cents a stamp?

Is it really that bad of an argument? How much was gas back in 1990 vs today? They still use tour buses don't they?

cincybearcat

Eddieredder wrote:

3. Inflation. Everything just costs more these days. It is what it is.

100% since 2003. Steep inflation.

Anyhow, I'm still buying and enjoying.

cincybearcat

Eddieredder wrote:

thebetterman wrote:

Eddieredder wrote:

3. Inflation. Everything just costs more these days. It is what it is.

besides the other guy's mortgage excuse, this one is one of the worst. Pearl Jam tickets has increased in price more than stamps in the past 6 years. And how many people complain when those get raised 2 cents a stamp?

Is it really that bad of an argument? How much was gas back in 1990 vs today? They still use tour buses don't they?

Yes it is a terrible one. If you are going back to 1990, it's even a worse argument.

thebetterman

benjs wrote:

thebetterman wrote:

Eddieredder wrote:

3. Inflation. Everything just costs more these days. It is what it is.

besides the other guy's mortgage excuse, this one is one of the worst. Pearl Jam tickets has increased in price more than stamps in the past 6 years. And how many people complain when those get raised 2 cents a stamp?

I don't know... I'm not a paying member on a stamp forum

haha, well you don't know what you're missing!

cincybearcat

Heck...ticket prices are up 26.5% in the last 3 years. So, maybe with the price of gas going up, the last 3 years ain't that bad...it was the 2003-2006 time frame which was pretty crazy...52% increase.