Ticket Prices - Thanks Ten Club!

hopethatuchoke

I will definitely go going to some shows but I do think the ticket prices are a bit out of line. Tell my why the Foo Fighters can put on an arena show that includes not one but TWO stages (acoustic stage in the back of the arena) as well as about 3 or 4 additional band members that need to be paid and a pretty kick ass light show for about $50 but pearl jam needs to charge these prices? The only reason is the fact that they want more money, plain and simple. That is their right and their choice and we all have the opportunity to take it or leave it. I will be taking it in spite of not being too thrilled with it but I guess I really can't bitch if I am going to be paying that price.

What disgusts me are the apologists and delusional kiss asses here making up all kinds of excuses and bashing everyone who has issues with the ticket prices. Bottom line is the band is charging this much because they know people will pay it. What saddens me is this band always seemed to stand against this shit back in the day. How many times did Ed say he wanted to be just like Fugazi?

When people cite the police and u2 charging $125-$200 a ticket....they are the Police and U2. People will pay that to see those upper tier bands. No way the average person forks over $200 face value for Pearl jam. Part of me feels as though Pearl Jam would be charging that if they knew people would pay that.

Allie

to the OP: a little Google searching or searching around other threads on the board would have told you the MSG tickets are $77
and I believe the Camden ones are $60

or you could have posted your question here before bashing the 10Club for not providing a courteous enough response to your e-mail.

It's unbelieveable how much people think their $30 annual membership entitles them to. Wow.

Allie

SoonForgotten2 wrote:

Oh come on, you can't really be surprised that fans of a band like Pearl Jam would debate and question things. This isn't a Goo Goo Dolls forum after all...

the Goos are my other favorite band in the world! Hey now!

hopethatuchoke

Allie wrote:

to the OP: a little Google searching or searching around other threads on the board would have told you the MSG tickets are $77
and I believe the Camden ones are $60

or you could have posted your question here before bashing the 10Club for not providing a courteous enough response to your e-mail.

It's unbelieveable how much people think their $30 annual membership entitles them to. Wow.

Yeah shame on us for wanting to know how much something is direct from the people selling it to us. Afterall, the internet/google is ALWAYS 100% right.

ozsmalltowngirl

hopethatuchoke wrote:

What disgusts me are the apologists and delusional kiss asses here making up all kinds of excuses and bashing everyone who has issues with the ticket prices. Bottom line is the band is charging this much because they know people will pay it. What saddens me is this band always seemed to stand against this shit back in the day. How many times did Ed say he wanted to be just like Fugazi?

I take offense to that! :mad: Are you saying that because some of us have oppinions other than whinging, we are kissing ass?! That's fucked! I don't believe they would be charging what they're charging to rip the fans off to line their pockets. Not that it's any of our business, but I wish they would give an itemised list of costs, just to show everyone what touring costs them. I really think a lot of people would be shocked at how much it all adds up to.
At the end of the day, it's their job/career! I wouldn't let my boss pay me any less than what I deserve, just to keep him/her happy and I would tell anyone questioning that to fucken mind their own business!

hopethatuchoke wrote:

When people cite the police and u2 charging $125-$200 a ticket....they are the Police and U2. People will pay that to see those upper tier bands. No way the average person forks over $200 face value for Pearl jam. Part of me feels as though Pearl Jam would be charging that if they knew people would pay that.

I'd pay that to see PJ!!!
Hurry up and come back to AUSTRALIA PJ!!!!!!

ozsmalltowngirl

hopethatuchoke wrote:

Yeah shame on us for wanting to know how much something is direct from the people selling it to us. Afterall, the internet/google is ALWAYS 100% right.

I actually have no problem with the original post.....I was quite shocked at 10c's reply :(
When they eventually get back down here, I would hope to know how much money I need more than 2 days before buying tix.

SpinMyWorldToBlack

Allie wrote:

to the OP: a little Google searching or searching around other threads on the board would have told you the MSG tickets are $77
and I believe the Camden ones are $60

or you could have posted your question here before bashing the 10Club for not providing a courteous enough response to your e-mail.

It's unbelieveable how much people think their $30 annual membership entitles them to. Wow.

Are those prices legit?

Allie

SpinMyWorldToBlack wrote:

Are those prices legit?

Good grief! Nobody has any faith in anyone in the world anymore.

I can't find the exact link but it's in here somewhere on this board,
$77 was listed on KRock's website and someone has a link to it

I can't quote an exact price for Camden, sorry but I read something to that effect here on the board.

these are the prices on Ticketmaster for WPB
show:

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0D004078DC5C9052?artistid=735836&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=60

NOCODE#1

hopethatuchoke wrote:

I will definitely go going to some shows but I do think the ticket prices are a bit out of line. Tell my why the Foo Fighters can put on an arena show that includes not one but TWO stages (acoustic stage in the back of the arena) as well as about 3 or 4 additional band members that need to be paid and a pretty kick ass light show for about $50 but pearl jam needs to charge these prices? The only reason is the fact that they want more money, plain and simple. That is their right and their choice and we all have the opportunity to take it or leave it. I will be taking it in spite of not being too thrilled with it but I guess I really can't bitch if I am going to be paying that price.

What disgusts me are the apologists and delusional kiss asses here making up all kinds of excuses and bashing everyone who has issues with the ticket prices. Bottom line is the band is charging this much because they know people will pay it. What saddens me is this band always seemed to stand against this shit back in the day. How many times did Ed say he wanted to be just like Fugazi?

When people cite the police and u2 charging $125-$200 a ticket....they are the Police and U2. People will pay that to see those upper tier bands. No way the average person forks over $200 face value for Pearl jam. Part of me feels as though Pearl Jam would be charging that if they knew people would pay that.

um they had a corporate sponsor, please do some homework before posting.

Temple of Love Bone

Get a JOB!!!

NOCODE#1

mjb wrote:

I think the majority of complaints on this board are petty, but it is kinda lame to not tell your fans or "customers" how much their tickets are going to cost

why what obligation do they have to tell you? this is why customer service is what it is. too many prima donnas acting like gods gift if their ass isn't kissed.

it cost what it costs

NOCODE#1

mjb wrote:

The club should respect that this bit of information is quite critical for a lot of people on this board. What possible excuse is there for not posting the price?

i think the 10c figured most of its members weren't living paycheck to paycheck

NOCODE#1

pjalive21 wrote:

looks like the boycott is working because FL tickets are still available

or as pJ has surmised 2 years ago

no one fucking cares about the south

Jammin909

I will go even if they charge $150 a ticket but I know a lot of my friends will not be down with paying $55-60 for a lawn seat after all the surcharges.

I feel this way about spending $60 on a lawn seat for Tom Petty this summer...NOT GOING!

Allie

hopethatuchoke wrote:

Yeah shame on us for wanting to know how much something is direct from the people selling it to us. Afterall, the internet/google is ALWAYS 100% right.

I don't disagree with wanting to know how much something costs
but I'm saying, it's been on this board
or I in fact did look it up online, since I"m not cynical
but it wouldn't occur to me to send an e-mail to 10Club
and then dog them out when I didn't like their response.

Plus I'm not a member

I think that they probably think everyone who's a member is going to buy a ticket irregardless of cost, b/c, you know, they are in the club

I think there's a lot of entitlement type of attitude, not from you, per se, but just a lot of kvetching and things of this nature.
People should be happy they are going on tour.

Now I concur that I think $77 is a pricey concert ticket but I understand why it is the case.. (inflation, it's a show at MSG, etc etc)...

that's the way it is. The price of everything has gone up in the world. I don't get why it's so :eek: shocking to people.

ozsmalltowngirl

Allie wrote:

that's the way it is. The price of everything has gone up in the world. I don't get why it's so :eek: shocking to people.

I concur
Not generalizing....but I think a lot of the fans living in the U.S are a bit spoilt and take things for granted :(
Try living down here......not as many opportunities to see PJ and tix are a lot more expensive......BUT....we're grateful to get what we get!

CompassionateSpirit

I think 10C makes it harder on themselves. If they had just inserted a simple sentence with the prices, they probably would have eliminated 80% of the emails they are now getting. I'm on such a tight budget now but still want to see PJ that it would be great to know the ticket prices before I actually hit the "buy" button. And yeah, I've guessed I'll need $320 +/- for 2 pairs of MSG tix. But still would be nice to know definitely. And I think fans who are in this position should be treated with just as much respect as those who can afford whatever, whereever, anytime.

Partly what makes this band somewhat unique is its "travelling fanbase". You fans who say we should stay in our region miss out on meeting alot of cool people from around the world. Also, they don't go into every region of the USA.

We do only pay $20 for annual membership to 10C. Check out some of the other "bigger" bands. Lucky to get annual membership for $60 or $80.

Also, the best seats I've gotten to PJ shows have NEVER been 10C seats. So I guess I shouldn't sweat it.

Sanford Koufax

NOCODE#1 wrote:

why what obligation do they have to tell you? this is why customer service is what it is. too many prima donnas acting like gods gift if their ass isn't kissed.

it cost what it costs

thats the dumbest thing Ive ever heard. why dont you stop being a 10C drone. knowing what something cost before you buy it is having your ass kissed?

dont worry though, pearl jam loves you

whitepants

CompassionateSpirit wrote:

I think 10C makes it harder on themselves. If they had just inserted a simple sentence with the prices, they probably would have eliminated 80% of the emails they are now getting. I'm on such a tight budget now but still want to see PJ that it would be great to know the ticket prices before I actually hit the "buy" button. And yeah, I've guessed I'll need $320 +/- for 2 pairs of MSG tix. .

Why do you have to go to both shows? If money is so "tight" for you right now, just plan on attending one of the shows. This is what I don't understand. People whine about not being told certain information, complain about tight finances, but yet, still plan on doubling up their purchases. It doesn't make sense. Also, be prepared, MSG may be even more expensive.

pjl44

Sanford Koufax wrote:

thats the dumbest thing Ive ever heard. why dont you stop being a 10C drone. knowing what something cost before you buy it is having your ass kissed?

dont worry though, pearl jam loves you

When you click the ticket link, it tells you the price. Thus you know what it costs before you buy it. Just because someone doesn't have anything to piss and moan about, it doesn't make them a "drone."