No they don't dude and you people who say that do really sound silly. Sure they charge less than U2 and Paul McCartney and guys like that. But they charge way more than their contemporaries like, as I said earlier in the thread, Dave Matthews, Radiohead, Metallica, and Green Day. All four of those bands are just as popular as Pearl Jam....and they all charge like $30 less for tix.
These are the only bands I can think of who charge moere than PJ for their avg ticket price WHEN TOURING ALONE:
Billy Joel
Paul McCartney
Madonna (Maybe)
Springsteen (Maybe)
u2 (Maybe)
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PEARL JAM star EDDIE VEDDER fears he'll have to increase concert ticket prices after years of fighting to keep them low - because fans keep stealing his songs. The rocker was one of the leading voices against high ticket fees - and famously took on Ticketmaster in America - but now he feels downloading is killing music and he'll need to seek profits elsewhere. Vedder says, "A lot of people are getting your music without having to pay, and it's only $12. "I ordered eggs at a little restaurant in Seattle and it was $9.50. I was thinking, 'You can't spend two extra bucks for a record that you put your heart and soul into?' "I think the problem is to charge more for tickets, which is something we've always been abhorrent to do; either that or you're gonna have to start accepting sponsorships, or start selling your music to Viagra. "I'm not sure how we'll do it. I'm glad we gave money away when we did - when it came in from making records. We kind of spread it around and helped people in our community and abroad in different ways."
Ed and his $9.50 eggs lol
I work on Wall Street and I'd have to go out of my way to find a place where eggs cost that much
Pull your head from your ass and maybe you'll find some. Breakfast spot down the street from my house has $10 breakfast plates.
Wall Street, sure you do. :roll:
Eggs is different than Breakfast... The man said eggs
$92.05 really IS a lot for a concert tickets and much more than the majority of acts out there. I think the $75 for the shows I'm attending is a reasonable price but once you get into the $85 + range it really becomes hard to defend.
so $75 is okay but $79 is not? the reason it's in the $90s is the TM fees. Even so, yes, it may be a bit steep, but as far as I am concerned, it is worth it, therefore, I will pay it. Those that won't pay it, that's fine and I get that too.
is there a way to merge all these "the prices are too high/the band has sold out because the prices are too high" threads? I'd love to be able to just avoid one thread where people are whining.
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funny, I just looked up DMB tickets at Virginia Beach and they were $84.50 after fees
Well then I very much stand corrected. But I know I'm right about Radiohead and Green Day.
Yeah yeah your allways right we know :P ..
Well I hope don't come off as someone who is a dick and always thinks he's right. But I do firmly stand by my conviction that the ticket prices are what they are because of the band being greedy. And I have no problem with them being greedy. But it's so annoying when people say that's not the case. When they say "they have families!" or "it's not 1996 anymore", they're either clueless or they love PJ so much that they refuse to believe it. I love PJ to the point where I believe it....and I'm fine with it.
funny, I just looked up DMB tickets at Virginia Beach and they were $84.50 after fees
Well then I very much stand corrected. But I know I'm right about Radiohead and Green Day.
Radiohead is also hypocritical in other ways. In DC they made a big deal about making their shows at venues easily reached by public transit, then played Nissan Pavillion where not only is there no public transportation, but it usually takes waiting in traffic for 3 hours to get in and out.
Anyway, no band is going to live up to the levels certain people hold them to. Would I like for tickets to be cheaper? Of course, but Pearl Jam may play 10 shows a year domestically now as opposed to their longer 30 date tours. They're going to raise the price so their income stays the same (it's also makes a lot less financial sense to do short tours for merchandise, supports staff, etc.).
The other bands you list generally do much larger tours (except for Radiohead)
I said it before, but:
to put it in perspective, many lawyers and other professoinals get hundred of dollars an hour. The way I see it, if PJ is playing a 2 1/2 hour show, I am paying them $30/hr. That's five bucks per bandmate. Pretty damn cheap if you ask me.
(and that's not even considering the crew, and equipment, and gas, and soda pop, and sudoku puzzles, security, parking, lot maintenance, bathroom maintenance, venue fees, ed's wine, plungers, babysitters, hookers, bail money, late night tattoos, moon pies, corndogs, moonshine, wait, what are we talking about again?...)
I don't have a pot to piss in, but the cost of tix dont bother me.
I keep some of my concert stubs at work. here's what i got:
All prices are FACE VALUE not incl charges
08 PJ $77
08 Neil Young & Wilco $75
08 Pumpkins $49
06 Tool $45
06 Billy Joel $90
09 Morrissey $25
05 Stones $101
07 Police $52
07 Goo Goo Dolls $30
I go to tons of concerts, these are just the stubs I have handy. I can assure you since 08 PJ is routinely the most per show that I've gone to... More than the Cure, Depeche Mode, and even U2 was cheaper in a stadium. More than Neil Young at MSG, more than Tom Petty,
I am glad PJ fans dont have any money..allows me to get VIP seats at Boston Garden for 175 bucks.. guaranteed amazing seats, free all you can eat food and nice big seats (not that I will be sitting in them) own separate beer area, bathrooms etc.....
for everyone saying "if you are complaining about ticket prices then just don't go" that's just fucking stupid. this is my favorite band. i will pay whatever is necessary to go to all of shows i possibly can. that doesn't mean i can't be fucking pissed the tickets are $92 when my first show in 2005 i saw for $45. as was mentioned earlier in this thread pearl jam tickets are actually much more than many other bands. yeah U2 charges more, but people like dave matthews do not.
I said it before, but:
to put it in perspective, many lawyers and other professoinals get hundred of dollars an hour. The way I see it, if PJ is playing a 2 1/2 hour show, I am paying them $30/hr. That's five bucks per bandmate. Pretty damn cheap if you ask me.
(and that's not even considering the crew, and equipment, and gas, and soda pop, and sudoku puzzles, security, parking, lot maintenance, bathroom maintenance, venue fees, ed's wine, plungers, babysitters, hookers, bail money, late night tattoos, moon pies, corndogs, moonshine, wait, what are we talking about again?...)
I don't have a pot to piss in, but the cost of tix dont bother me.
A family member of mine just got done paying her lawyer 2gs an hour...
If people actually saw how much the band actually got after they paid everyone/everything else was paid they would shut the fuck up... this is one of the best bands ever, they deserve the right at this point to charge market value for their hard work.
is there a way to merge all these "the prices are too high/the band has sold out because the prices are too high" threads? I'd love to be able to just avoid one thread where people are whining.
"I'd love to be able to just avoid one thread where people are whining"
Why open this thread then? this should not be merged. It's a fundamental criticism of what PJ has become and what they used to be. and it relates to their position amongst their peers.
It's not just another. I didn't get tickets thread. This is a "I got tickets and I'm still pissed thread" these are much harder to find
is there a way to merge all these "the prices are too high/the band has sold out because the prices are too high" threads? I'd love to be able to just avoid one thread where people are whining.
"I'd love to be able to just avoid one thread where people are whining"
Why open this thread then? this should not be merged. It's a fundamental criticism of what PJ has become and what they used to be. and it relates to their position amongst their peers.
It's not just another. I didn't get tickets thread. This is a "I got tickets and I'm still pissed thread" these are much harder to find
I dont know about the rest of the people here but I open these threads to tell idiots to STFU.
I just checked a bunch of his tickets. For amphitheaters the prices are between $65-$75, which, after ticketmaster fees, is exactly what pearl Jam is charging +/- maybe $5.
So I don't really know what everyone is talking about.
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I go to tons of concerts, these are just the stubs I have handy. I can assure you since 08 PJ is routinely the most per show that I've gone to... More than the Cure, Depeche Mode, and even U2 was cheaper in a stadium. More than Neil Young at MSG, more than Tom Petty,
hell even Ray Davies was under $50 AFTER CHARGES
Wrong
Bridge Benefit 99, 01, 03, 04 (EV), 06
Las Vegas 03, 06, MSG I & II - 2008
Halloween Philadelphia, MSG II 2010
I go to tons of concerts, these are just the stubs I have handy. I can assure you since 08 PJ is routinely the most per show that I've gone to... More than the Cure, Depeche Mode, and even U2 was cheaper in a stadium. More than Neil Young at MSG, more than Tom Petty,
is there a way to merge all these "the prices are too high/the band has sold out because the prices are too high" threads? I'd love to be able to just avoid one thread where people are whining.
"I'd love to be able to just avoid one thread where people are whining"
Why open this thread then? this should not be merged. It's a fundamental criticism of what PJ has become and what they used to be. and it relates to their position amongst their peers.
It's not just another. I didn't get tickets thread. This is a "I got tickets and I'm still pissed thread" these are much harder to find
I dont know about the rest of the people here but I open these threads to tell idiots to STFU.
Idiots for what? Pointing out that PJ who not long ago was all about keeping prices low is now the most expensive ticket OF ANY of their peers. Phish is cheaper than these guys to.
Hell can anyone name 1 peer band that charges more than PJ? Cause I can't think of any.
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I just checked a bunch of his tickets. For amphitheaters the prices are between $65-$75, which, after ticketmaster fees, is exactly what pearl Jam is charging +/- maybe $5.
So I don't really know what everyone is talking about.
i guess i was wrong on dave. i don't really go see them so i don't know. but many other bands do charge substantially less.
I go to tons of concerts, these are just the stubs I have handy. I can assure you since 08 PJ is routinely the most per show that I've gone to... More than the Cure, Depeche Mode, and even U2 was cheaper in a stadium. More than Neil Young at MSG, more than Tom Petty,
hell even Ray Davies was under $50 AFTER CHARGES
Wrong
Where's that Captain Picard facepalm pic when you need it.
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is there a way to merge all these "the prices are too high/the band has sold out because the prices are too high" threads? I'd love to be able to just avoid one thread where people are whining.
"I'd love to be able to just avoid one thread where people are whining"
Why open this thread then? this should not be merged. It's a fundamental criticism of what PJ has become and what they used to be. and it relates to their position amongst their peers.
It's not just another. I didn't get tickets thread. This is a "I got tickets and I'm still pissed thread" these are much harder to find
then go see NO CODE or TEN and pay $5-$15 to see Pearl Jam music.
BOOM......problem solved
Wachovia Center, Philadelphia - 10/3/05
Tweeter Center, Camden - 5/27/06
Verizon Center, Wash. DC - 5/30/06
Bonnaroo, Manchester, TN - 6/14/08
Madison Square Garden, NYC - 6/19/08
Spectrum, Philadelphia - 10/28/09
Spectrum, Philadelphia - 10/30/09
Spectrum, Philadelphia - 10/31/09
Madison Square Garden, NYC - 5/21/10
Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia - 10/21/13
1st Mariner Arena, Baltimore - 10/27/13 Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia - 4/28/16 Enterprise Center, Saint Louis - 9/18/22
I go to tons of concerts, these are just the stubs I have handy. I can assure you since 08 PJ is routinely the most per show that I've gone to... More than the Cure, Depeche Mode, and even U2 was cheaper in a stadium. More than Neil Young at MSG, more than Tom Petty,
hell even Ray Davies was under $50 AFTER CHARGES
Wrong
LOL. Wrong? He provided proof.
He actually did bold Neil specifically which I don't have the price for. It's possible that the Neil show was more, but I think I paid under $90 total to see Neil at MSG... but it's possible I paid more.
nonetheless. that would be a small battle won by the PJ apologists, but the war on this front is won.
I just checked a bunch of his tickets. For amphitheaters the prices are between $65-$75, which, after ticketmaster fees, is exactly what pearl Jam is charging +/- maybe $5.
So I don't really know what everyone is talking about.
i guess i was wrong on dave. i don't really go see them so i don't know. but many other bands do charge substantially less.
Since 08 DMB I think has run about 10-15 cheaper than PJ in the NY area.
but you are right there are plenty of other mainstream bands charging considerably less than PJ.
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Well then I very much stand corrected. But I know I'm right about Radiohead and Green Day.
Pearl Jam bootlegs:
http://wegotshit.blogspot.com
Eggs is different than Breakfast... The man said eggs
cheaper than PJ
Yeah yeah your allways right we know :P
so $75 is okay but $79 is not? the reason it's in the $90s is the TM fees. Even so, yes, it may be a bit steep, but as far as I am concerned, it is worth it, therefore, I will pay it. Those that won't pay it, that's fine and I get that too.
You can't always get what you want.
Well I hope don't come off as someone who is a dick and always thinks he's right. But I do firmly stand by my conviction that the ticket prices are what they are because of the band being greedy. And I have no problem with them being greedy. But it's so annoying when people say that's not the case. When they say "they have families!" or "it's not 1996 anymore", they're either clueless or they love PJ so much that they refuse to believe it. I love PJ to the point where I believe it....and I'm fine with it.
Pearl Jam bootlegs:
http://wegotshit.blogspot.com
Radiohead is also hypocritical in other ways. In DC they made a big deal about making their shows at venues easily reached by public transit, then played Nissan Pavillion where not only is there no public transportation, but it usually takes waiting in traffic for 3 hours to get in and out.
Anyway, no band is going to live up to the levels certain people hold them to. Would I like for tickets to be cheaper? Of course, but Pearl Jam may play 10 shows a year domestically now as opposed to their longer 30 date tours. They're going to raise the price so their income stays the same (it's also makes a lot less financial sense to do short tours for merchandise, supports staff, etc.).
The other bands you list generally do much larger tours (except for Radiohead)
to put it in perspective, many lawyers and other professoinals get hundred of dollars an hour. The way I see it, if PJ is playing a 2 1/2 hour show, I am paying them $30/hr. That's five bucks per bandmate. Pretty damn cheap if you ask me.
(and that's not even considering the crew, and equipment, and gas, and soda pop, and sudoku puzzles, security, parking, lot maintenance, bathroom maintenance, venue fees, ed's wine, plungers, babysitters, hookers, bail money, late night tattoos, moon pies, corndogs, moonshine, wait, what are we talking about again?...)
I don't have a pot to piss in, but the cost of tix dont bother me.
All prices are FACE VALUE not incl charges
08 PJ $77
08 Neil Young & Wilco $75
08 Pumpkins $49
06 Tool $45
06 Billy Joel $90
09 Morrissey $25
05 Stones $101
07 Police $52
07 Goo Goo Dolls $30
I go to tons of concerts, these are just the stubs I have handy. I can assure you since 08 PJ is routinely the most per show that I've gone to... More than the Cure, Depeche Mode, and even U2 was cheaper in a stadium. More than Neil Young at MSG, more than Tom Petty,
hell even Ray Davies was under $50 AFTER CHARGES
A family member of mine just got done paying her lawyer 2gs an hour...
If people actually saw how much the band actually got after they paid everyone/everything else was paid they would shut the fuck up... this is one of the best bands ever, they deserve the right at this point to charge market value for their hard work.
"I'd love to be able to just avoid one thread where people are whining"
Why open this thread then? this should not be merged. It's a fundamental criticism of what PJ has become and what they used to be. and it relates to their position amongst their peers.
It's not just another. I didn't get tickets thread. This is a "I got tickets and I'm still pissed thread" these are much harder to find
I dont know about the rest of the people here but I open these threads to tell idiots to STFU.
I just checked a bunch of his tickets. For amphitheaters the prices are between $65-$75, which, after ticketmaster fees, is exactly what pearl Jam is charging +/- maybe $5.
So I don't really know what everyone is talking about.
Wrong
Las Vegas 03, 06, MSG I & II - 2008
Halloween Philadelphia, MSG II 2010
LOL. Wrong? He provided proof.
Idiots for what? Pointing out that PJ who not long ago was all about keeping prices low is now the most expensive ticket OF ANY of their peers. Phish is cheaper than these guys to.
Hell can anyone name 1 peer band that charges more than PJ? Cause I can't think of any.
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
Where's that Captain Picard facepalm pic when you need it.
then go see NO CODE or TEN and pay $5-$15 to see Pearl Jam music.
BOOM......problem solved
Tweeter Center, Camden - 5/27/06
Verizon Center, Wash. DC - 5/30/06
Bonnaroo, Manchester, TN - 6/14/08
Madison Square Garden, NYC - 6/19/08
Spectrum, Philadelphia - 10/28/09
Spectrum, Philadelphia - 10/30/09
Spectrum, Philadelphia - 10/31/09
Madison Square Garden, NYC - 5/21/10
Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia - 10/21/13
Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia - 4/28/16
Enterprise Center, Saint Louis - 9/18/22
He actually did bold Neil specifically which I don't have the price for. It's possible that the Neil show was more, but I think I paid under $90 total to see Neil at MSG... but it's possible I paid more.
nonetheless. that would be a small battle won by the PJ apologists, but the war on this front is won.
Since 08 DMB I think has run about 10-15 cheaper than PJ in the NY area.
but you are right there are plenty of other mainstream bands charging considerably less than PJ.
Click on some folks' names, see their posts, and they are all complaints.
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