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

I LIKE U

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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SPEEDY MCCREADY

I got 10club tickets for Cincy 06...

Need I say more???

demay

I have always been really really happy with my tickets and the shows.

DarthSpacegrass

The 10C always has done exactly what they have said they would do. They are awesome. Thank you 10C.

Wobbie

Sawyer wrote:

I was at the Vic in line in the scorching heat

me, too. Maybe I should have eaten something instaed of running back and forth to Big City Brews all day! :roll:

I've got no complaints with the 10C............even when they totally fucked me for Ed's solo tour.

breath_girl

Last year I went online to buy tickets to the Toronto show and I was having major problems with the new website changeover not recognizing me. I called 10C, someone answered the phone right away and stayed on the line until it was resolved ten minutes later. She was so nice and was surprised by my patience. I was able to get tickets once the problem was fixed.

3 Shows later I won the lottery so the 10C will forever be dear to me. I like to think I brought myself some good PJ Karma for not freaking out over my earlier problem. I am sure they get shit on all the time when things like that happen.

Thanks 10C!

Oh yah and the fact that they'd roll up and mail out all those posters so we don't have the hassle of dealing with them at the shows is incredible.

Heatherj43

Well, I don't get the best seats, but not the worse either. I have gotten better seats without the Ten Club. I do stay in the Club for the Deep mag and the Christmas single, plus I do know that I will end up in the middle of any arena about half way up and half way back. I also get to come here.
So. for 20 bucks, not bad.
Oh and my number is 328xxx. I have always been seated in the middle half way up, no matter what venue.

UpSideDown

I have never been shut out from a ticket sale yet

Bostons, Phillys, Cleveland, Toronto , Tampa, Buffalo, Columbus, Noblesville

I have a relatively high #, but have had some great seats overall.

Never had a problem with an order - always got what I expected.

Good singles, nice deep magazines.

I am happy.

amethgr8

I first saw them after a 10yr relationship break up, thought it would be good to fly to New Orleans tosee them on my birthday. they rescheduled that date due to sickness and I ended up flying down again to see them at tad gormley (both trips by myself, never been to new o at all) with general admission. back in the mail in, get your tickets in the mail days. general admission in august in new orleans was something to remember. I made it through the Ramones and half way thru intermission and I couldn't take the heat, my glasses fogged and I moved back about 100 ft. it was all great experience.

Over the years I've had really good seats, 1st 20 rows, main floor, except one where smaller venue, on the side but a great view over the mainfloor crowd. I've gotten to take my mom (about 60 then) we had like 5th row center, by brother then his wife to the 2nd show in chicago. I saw a lady with a pass around her neck,our eyes met, I asked her how did you get that pass, she said I'm eddies mom. I said no way, yes I am, I congratulated her and shook her hand. later on I ran over when it was appropriate and got her autograph on my ticket. that was pretty cool.

in chicago we waited behind the united center, just trying to see what we could see, and I'm pretty sure the band came out in a big passenger van with privacy windows and saw the few of us hanging out. if just for a second, it was something, they saw me waving or whatever, their fans, like they used to do.

I love the singles, I used to spin elvis, fleetwood mac, bob dylan, debbie boon, queen and many other vinyls as a youngster whilest singing into a pretend microphone atop my bed.

In the earlier, mail order days, I ordered something and they usually made you put an alternate choice and I did but it was a different cost, so they sent me a refund check, handwritten with ten club in the upper corner for like $6.83, I never cashed it, it goes into my PJ valuable things archive.

and finally, a thank you note I wrote with no return address, just a simple sentence to describe PJ and their music in my life shortly after a show I was still feeling refreshed, revived etc. I could live without it if I had never known, but knowing it, makes my life better. made it to the letters section of deep.

I got shut out of eds tour when he came to chicago, and I missed the house of blues with robert plant cause I didn't check the website soon enough. I'm not bitter, wasn't meant to be.

PJ and the ten club are great and I try to be a great fan.

foriginalsin

Back on the avocado tour, when pj came to NY to do David Letterman, they played a special show/mini concert after the Letterman taping. This show was fanclub only. Besides being fanclub only, it was also free. So if you were lucky enough to make the transaction with their website, (you had to enter your credit card number in and they charged you $0.00), you saw pearl jam in the ed sullivan theater. I was one of the lucky ones who saw them in a place that maybe holds 200-300 people max......for free.
This band rules. Member since 98, been shut out of a few shows, (but who hasnt? People act like they're the only ones in the world who like this fucking band) and always found a way to go. Thank you tenclub for everything. Fuck the whiners and bitches.

JOEJOEJOE

I've been a member for 16 years, and I consider my low member# one of my most valued intangible assets.

They didn't play L.A. until 4 years after I joined, but I got 5th row floor seats (1998). I've been front row 3 times, and never worse then 5th row the rest of the time.

I am always entertained by the ideas/opinions I read in these forums.