Let's hear about your success and appreciation of the 10c

Viva La Weiner

I have been in the ten club for a number of years, my number is 68xxx. During my tenure I have only not been able to secure 10c tickets to 1 show and I have attended many shows during each tour. I am not sure if am just lucky or fortunate. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the 10c for allowing me to pay only $20 a year for have the opportunity to purchase tickets to as many shows as I would like and receive excellent seats. During the 2003 tour they offered me the chance to exchange tickets from the 2nd MSG show to the final show in Holmdel (Tim B was there to distribute the tickets to the venue). By doing this I received 1st row tickets and needless to say the show was amazing. I know it is tough to make the time to get on line, work through the process and spend the money to go to see the shows, but at the end of the day I feel it is worth it to see a band that I have loved since 1991.

My goal is to start a positive thread to hear stories about other members that have enjoyed the benefits of the 10c over the years and spread some love for all of the hard work, dedication and thoughtfulness that both the 10c and the band have provided for the past almost 20 yrs.

I know there have been many people that have been disappointed during the last few tours but I would ask each of you to dig deep and talk about the great and positive moments that you have experienced watching a band that we all love.

Thank you for your time.

dimitrispearljam

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CantKeepMeHere

Life is hard - every way every turn every intersection - mine involves Pearl Jam in a big - but at the end of it all - I am healthy, the wife and kids are healthy - Life isn't as hard as I always think it is

whygohome

The Ten Club is great...unfortunately, I failed to renew my membership for a few years, and am now at the bottom, or close to it, of the list. But yeah, the Ten Club is great.
I can still remember filling out the form (or was it a postcard?) with a check that my mom gave me back in 94 or so.....aaahhh the good ol' days.

BLACK35

I want to thank 10c also. Just been a member under a year now (fan since the start) Just bought tickets through 10c for Buffalo. Went smooth, only took about 5mins, so no problem.
My question to you is, are the 10c tickets generally pretty decent or could I get stuck in the nose bleeds. Thinking about buying another set through TM just in case.

Viva La Weiner

CantKeepMeHere wrote:

Life is hard - every way every turn every intersection - mine involves Pearl Jam in a big - but at the end of it all - I am healthy, the wife and kids are healthy - Life isn't as hard as I always think it is

Yes life is hard and unfair and this day and age i feel we all need to look to something that puts a smile on our face, wether it is putting on an old record, going to see our favorite band of sharing some time with a loved one or friend. If I can't see pearl jam, i know that i can put on a record, play my guitar and feel good about being alive.

Viva La Weiner

BLACK35 wrote:

I want to thank 10c also. Just been a member under a year now (fan since the start) Just bought tickets through 10c for Buffalo. Went smooth, only took about 5mins, so no problem.
My question to you is, are the 10c tickets generally pretty decent or could I get stuck in the nose bleeds. Thinking about buying another set through TM just in case.

It all depends on your number and how many people are going to the venue. A good way to try to get a gauge on seats is by checking out http://www.touringfans.net/seatTracker.php, and registering. This will give you somewhat of an idea of how many people are in front of you for seats, but know the amount of 10c seats varies by location.

serpent boy

I've always been able to get tickets to shows, including the Borgata in '05 and Philly in '09. I was second row in Virginia Beach in '08. I have nothing but great things to say about the Ten Club.

OceansMagnet

In 2003 I went to pick up my tickets and they weren't there.. That was during the mail in a money order days.. They had absolutly no record of my order or payment.. Got me tickets and into the door.. Not sure if they ever got paid or if that money order is sitting in some dead letter office to this day..
In Philly on Halloween last year I got my tickets and went inside and they were the VERY BACK of the floor.. Went to the fanclub ticket window and asked if there was a mistake.. The guy checked the books and confirmed that it was indeed correct.. I asked if there was ANYTHING else available.. He got me up into the 300s and I was perfectly happy.. Full view of the stage and the crowd.. Tenclub ALWAYS comes thru.. This MSG/Boston thing is an anomaly. I guess if they played 10 nights and only allowed 1 show per member then everyone would get in... Then some would whine about the 1 show limit.. Peace, Love, and Pearl Jam!!

PJayhawk

The Ten Club rocks!! I've had nothing but good experiences when using the TC privileges.

And that's coming from a Midwesterner who may not get to use those privileges as much as some of you East/West coasters

shellerizm

my member number is 143XXX and i just love the band, love the fan club, love the fans, the community EVERYTHING.

in 1998 i went out to see them in Utah 6/21/98 - my birthday. i emailed them and told it was birthday. i was 3rd row dead center in front of eddie. spectacular!

in 2005 PJ played at the Wachovia Ctr. in Philly. i got shut out of fan club tix and was totally upset and furious. (their system was worse then) i emailed 10c and vented my frustrations. 2 days later they emailed me with tix available. they came through, it was such a killer show and i wound being 5th row.

...and that's just two of my stories. anyone remember back in the day when they actually had mail order tix with your name printed on them?

such cool memories, been a 10clubber since 1993/1994 and I hold on to my number for dear life!

Hail Hail 10c!

Mr Rocko

I'm glad these kind of threads are alive on the boards. I'm just new in the 10C and started to be a fan since 2003 (I know a complete noob), but I'm glad to be a part in a community very different from what you can expect on the internet.

I haven't had the chance to buy any tickets nor even go to a concert, but with some patience and perseverance they will tour soon in México and I will be there (hope so).

Viva La Weiner

shellerizm wrote:

my member number is 143XXX and i just love the band, love the fan club, love the fans, the community EVERYTHING.

in 1998 i went out to see them in Utah 6/21/98 - my birthday. i emailed them and told it was birthday. i was 3rd row dead center in front of eddie. spectacular!

in 2005 PJ played at the Wachovia Ctr. in Philly. i got shut out of fan club tix and was totally upset and furious. (their system was worse then) i emailed 10c and vented my frustrations. 2 days later they emailed me with tix available. they came through, it was such a killer show and i wound being 5th row.

...and that's just two of my stories. anyone remember back in the day when they actually had mail order tix with your name printed on them?

such cool memories, been a 10clubber since 1993/1994 and I hold on to my number for dear life!

Hail Hail 10c!

Awesome stuff! We need more of these stories and btw Philles are going to rock it in 2010. I gave up my worldseries tickets to see the final night at the spectrum. I know that is a violation but had to see pj blow up the spectrum!

Sawyer

I was at the Vic....nuff said....saying that, when I was in line in the scorching heat checking in Santos said did you ever get that Hawaii print, as mine had been lost in shipping....I was shocked....it was a very nice personal touch.

shellerizm

MB999 wrote:

shellerizm wrote:

my member number is 143XXX and i just love the band, love the fan club, love the fans, the community EVERYTHING.

in 1998 i went out to see them in Utah 6/21/98 - my birthday. i emailed them and told it was birthday. i was 3rd row dead center in front of eddie. spectacular!

in 2005 PJ played at the Wachovia Ctr. in Philly. i got shut out of fan club tix and was totally upset and furious. (their system was worse then) i emailed 10c and vented my frustrations. 2 days later they emailed me with tix available. they came through, it was such a killer show and i wound being 5th row.

...and that's just two of my stories. anyone remember back in the day when they actually had mail order tix with your name printed on them?

such cool memories, been a 10clubber since 1993/1994 and I hold on to my number for dear life!

Hail Hail 10c!

Awesome stuff! We need more of these stories and btw Philles are going to rock it in 2010. I gave up my worldseries tickets to see the final night at the spectrum. I know that is a violation but had to see pj blow up the spectrum!

I don't blame you at all man. If I could have sat next to Werth and Utley in the dugout for that game - I still woulda been at that show. It was freagin' fantastic. All four shows, I didn't have fan club seats all four nights just 2 outta 4, but I was there all four night and I still can't stop thinking about those shows. Unbelievable!

Peace Brother! Dude send me a PM, I am gonna hook you up with all the 2009 shows on DVD for your gratitude and getting me totally pumped! Seriously send me a PM with your address, all 2009 shows in FLAC on DVD.

release23420

yup as the tiger says there greatttt,,, i know things get lost in the mail, an i know severs suck at times,but shit happens,, an i know there going to do something amazing that might be cooler than surfin for the 2oyr yr show,,,

Viva La Weiner

shellerizm wrote:

MB999 wrote:

shellerizm wrote:

my member number is 143XXX and i just love the band, love the fan club, love the fans, the community EVERYTHING.

in 1998 i went out to see them in Utah 6/21/98 - my birthday. i emailed them and told it was birthday. i was 3rd row dead center in front of eddie. spectacular!

in 2005 PJ played at the Wachovia Ctr. in Philly. i got shut out of fan club tix and was totally upset and furious. (their system was worse then) i emailed 10c and vented my frustrations. 2 days later they emailed me with tix available. they came through, it was such a killer show and i wound being 5th row.

...and that's just two of my stories. anyone remember back in the day when they actually had mail order tix with your name printed on them?

such cool memories, been a 10clubber since 1993/1994 and I hold on to my number for dear life!

Hail Hail 10c!

Awesome stuff! We need more of these stories and btw Philles are going to rock it in 2010. I gave up my worldseries tickets to see the final night at the spectrum. I know that is a violation but had to see pj blow up the spectrum!

I don't blame you at all man. If I could have sat next to Werth and Utley in the dugout for that game - I still woulda been at that show. It was freagin' fantastic. All four shows, I didn't have fan club seats all four nights just 2 outta 4, but I was there all four night and I still can't stop thinking about those shows. Unbelievable!

Peace Brother! Dude send me a PM, I am gonna hook you up with all the 2009 shows on DVD for your gratitude and getting me totally pumped! Seriously send me a PM with your address, all 2009 shows in FLAC on DVD.

PM on its way than you!

jrnyc

PJ and the 10c are to be commended for keeping the best seats in the house in the hands of the fans, not the scalpers. Also for keeping the prices on the best seats in the house incredibly reasonable.

Viva La Weiner

jrnyc wrote:

PJ and the 10c are to be commended for keeping the best seats in the house in the hands of the fans, not the scalpers. Also for keeping the prices on the best seats in the house incredibly reasonable.

I totally agree and that is an excellent point. The are to be commended for keeping the annual fee to a low cost, other bands are in the $50 range and do not deliver the same amout of tickets to keep the fans close to the band. The web site has its challenges but they are aware of that point and are doing everything they can to make sure that a large allotment of tickets are available to the to the 10c. I wish there was a better way to say thanks.

CanadianEH

I totally appreciate the 10C. I've had great seats, I've had "bad" seats. Bad seats from the 10C are not that bad. But the common denominator is that almost every show I wanted to go to, 10C gave me seats (well a chair to stand in front of). Hey, maybe we shouldn't call them seats anymore. Does anyone actually sit at a Pearl Jam concert (other than Seattle crowds ) The only time I've been shut out is Eddie Vedder solo shows, but I also got shut out from two other presales. What did I do? I went to Las Vegas instead. I've got CD's, LP's, Christmas Singles, clothing, tickets, and all types of other stuff from the 10C. How can people complain?

Viva La Weiner

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