Should I renew my 10Club membership?

drew0

Its that time of year again and I'm thinking of letting my membership run out. I've realized that, living in a non-major market, I rarely get the chance of seeing them within driving distance of my house (Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Buffalo, Columbus). Since I joined in '04 they've come twice - in '06 - and I took a vacation another time to see them elsewhere. I've realized that I've spent roughly $200 to get better seats twice and with what looks to be me having to travel to see them from here on out, I just don't think its worth it to pay $100 each time I see them to sit a little bit closer.

Are the seats *that* much worse getting them through Live Nation rather than my number (338) if only going to be seeing them every 3-4 years?

Get_Right

well you do want to have your seniority when they do eventually come back to your neck of the woods right? And you do want to try for 10c seats if you decide to travel for a show when they are not playing nearby right? Its well worth the $20 to have the option of trying for 10c tix whenever you choose IMHO.
If spending $20 a year is a financial issue for you, then you already know the answer. And yes, as time passes, the 10c seats are much better than what you can usually get through TM or LN

FenwayFaithful

It's up to you buddy. I always feel like I get my money's worth. I think just the chance to win the lottery is worth the $20 for me.

josevolution

You what will happen don't you ? the minute you let it lapse they will announce shows in your home state and then you will have no choice but to get tickets thru TM OR LN ...

CantKeepMeHere

Get_Right wrote:

well you do want to have your seniority when they do eventually come back to your neck of the woods right? And you do want to try for 10c seats if you decide to travel for a show when they are not playing nearby right? Its well worth the $20 to have the option of trying for 10c tix whenever you choose IMHO.
If spending $20 a year is a financial issue for you, then you already know the answer. And yes, as time passes, the 10c seats are much better than what you can usually get through TM or LN

+1

starmap3333

Yes... through 2050.

$20... 3 beers at a bar? You can wipe your ass with $20 these days... we're lucky it's not $50 or something. You can't even get a fucking pizza with one topping and tip for $20 anymore.

dimitrispearljam

Your membership is current. Your membership will expire on Nov 1, 2014
i need to renew it,till 2050.thanks for remind me..

drew0

Its not so much the actual cost - that's nothing really - its more a cost/benefit. I'm paying $60-$80 every time I see them for slightly better seats. Just not sure if that's worth it. I'm leaning toward just renewing it this year and if they don't come around here this year to not renew it after that...

pandora

don't you want to talk to us though? its not just the tix- its this awesome 10C and supporting your favorite band cause you are a fan

AtlantaJammer

drew0 wrote:

Its not so much the actual cost - that's nothing really - its more a cost/benefit. I'm paying $60-$80 every time I see them for slightly better seats. Just not sure if that's worth it. I'm leaning toward just renewing it this year and if they don't come around here this year to not renew it after that...

I wouldnt renew if I were you. Im not renewing either...

blondieblue227

if there's any question about renewing
the
answer
is
no

WMAmorican

Try living in San Francisco...I've been in the 10c since '95 or so and have gotten 10c seats TWICE in all of that time. In '96, they didn't play here. In '98, they didn't play here. In 2000, I got great seats. In 2003, I got really good seats. In 2006, all three shows were GA and they didn't even bother to corden off a section near the stage for 10c folks. All of the other tours this decade have passed us by entirely. Last year they played a festival, no 10c seats. Four shows in L.A., and nothing here. So I've paid all that 10c money for four good seats. What a deal!

Now, that said, at least the Bay Area has gotten a lot of good Bridge shows, plus the shows opening for the Stones in '97, but no 10c advantages for those. And I at least got to see an EV solo show in Berkeley, though I was shut out of 10c seats for that so had to pay through the nose on Stubhub.

So talk to me about wasting money on 10c!

At least I like the Xmas singles...

Ledbetterman10

drew0 wrote:

I rarely get the chance of seeing them within driving distance of my house (Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Buffalo, Columbus)

Dude, they do play within driving distance from you house. You can't drive 6 or 7 hours to Philly for a show?

youngster

No, because you have a better # than me.

Alpine Bound

with your member number, you are better off with TM or LiveNation tickets. If thats the only reason you are in the 10C, then I'd say not to renew

mookeywrench

just don't forget that you are in a non-major market. so when they do come through your town. your membership is going to go a long way compared to a Seattle or Boston show.

BraceYourSelf

The lotto is a good thing. Row 10 Philly 1. 3 year member.

UpSideDown

Absolutely not. You look to be in the same area as me and your number is better.

blondieblue227

mookeywrench wrote:

just don't forget that you are in a non-major market. so when they do come through your town. your membership is going to go a long way compared to a Seattle or Boston show.

good point.

mca47

Yeah, mine is up this month.

Every year I think "Hmmm...they never play around here and I've gotten better seats via TM than I have the 10c..."

But then I wouldn't be able to post on the boards! So basically I'm paying $20 to post on here because I get no benefit from the actual band!

Screw it...I'd miss this place too much!

shawndyer

NO

drew0

Ledbetterman10 wrote:

drew0 wrote:

I rarely get the chance of seeing them within driving distance of my house (Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Buffalo, Columbus)

Dude, they do play within driving distance from you house. You can't drive 6 or 7 hours to Philly for a show?

Unless I take off of work, skip class and buy a hotel... that 8 hour drive isn't exactly "my area".

FrankieG

cropduster82 wrote:

No, because you have a better # than me.

+1

badbrains

My original num was in the 60,000 back in the early days of living in Cali. I moved to the eastcoast and let my membership expire without renewing. My logic was that they were playing GA shows so it wasn't a big deal st the time. Now I'd give both my left and right balls for my old num. My buddy who had a similar num to mine is always in the first 3 rows of every show he goes to. That's where I'd be if I didn't let my num run out. Keep it bro. Never let it go. I did get lucky in philli and won the lottery for the 1st night. But it all comes down to u. It's ur membership so it's up to u. See u at the shows

whatsgoingon

I have one the worst numbers on here so yes quite...though in reality it won't help me a bit. I will say every time I have gone to Perl Jam ( in 08 and 09) via TM or LN it has ended up costing me at least $80-$90 after they surcharge/delivery fee/ convince fee. So your cost to benefit isn't as bad cause you get some songs , a mag, and the ability to write stuff on this forum.

3legged dog

badbrains wrote:

My original num was in the 60,000 back in the early days of living in Cali. I moved to the eastcoast and let my membership expire without renewing. My logic was that they were playing GA shows so it wasn't a big deal st the time. Now I'd give both my left and right balls for my old num. My buddy who had a similar num to mine is always in the first 3 rows of every show he goes to. That's where I'd be if I didn't let my num run out. Keep it bro. Never let it go. I did get lucky in philli and won the lottery for the 1st night. But it all comes down to u. It's ur membership so it's up to u. See u at the shows

Damn str8 !

3legged dog

theserialthrilla

3legged dog wrote:

badbrains wrote:

My original num was in the 60,000 back in the early days of living in Cali. I moved to the eastcoast and let my membership expire without renewing. My logic was that they were playing GA shows so it wasn't a big deal st the time. Now I'd give both my left and right balls for my old num. My buddy who had a similar num to mine is always in the first 3 rows of every show he goes to. That's where I'd be if I didn't let my num run out. Keep it bro. Never let it go. I did get lucky in philli and won the lottery for the 1st night. But it all comes down to u. It's ur membership so it's up to u. See u at the shows

Damn str8 !

1+ did the same thing.well didnt move to eastcoast

veddertown

I joined up first time after the tour in 2000 which I couldn't go to in the hope we would get another tour in 2002-3 and I let it expire which I regret. I did sign up again for another year in 05 but missed the chance to attend the 06 tour because I didn't renew and couldn't afford ebay prices. I won't be so stupid now that my family are older and I can actually go to this years shows. I've waited too long to see PJ and have missed them in their prime but at least I get to see the vintage version. I'd renew for the reason because I don't want to be kicking myself again and the forums are the best