It's not like he comes around once a year....I would pay 100
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I know... why is this such a tough concept to grasp?
If you don't want to spend 75 bucks for a ticket... then don't. It's a pretty simple concept.
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To me... 75 bucks turns out to be filling up my gas tank when the needle is just about to go into the red. Eddie Vedder gig? Tank of gasoline? It should be obvious... right?
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And it's not like you can't re-earn the money. That's why God invented jobs... to earn money so you can go see Eddie Vedder.
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they charged $18 for concerts when their albums were flying off the shelves. but now that they haven't gone platinum since '98, the prices keep going up. over_bends noted inflation as a factor. I disagree. the ticket prices for the 2003 tour was $37. five years later they've doubled. you said it yourself, they sure left a lot of money on the table over the years. I agree...and they're trying to get some of it back.
I just paid a 100% increase for string cheese for my son today.
And a 60% increase for a bag of flour.
And I am paying a helluva lot more for gas per gallon than I was 5 years ago.
It is reality.
Sorry to be blunt but it is obviously not about an album going platinum as they sold out practically their entire little tour just now.
Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
And I don't feel right when you're gone away
I would pay $200 to be up close and personal at a small venue with Ed and his guitar.
It all boils down to how much you love his music, and how much it is worth personally to you.
if you don't like it, don't pay it, someone who loves the music more than you do will get your ticket and the experience will probably mean a hell of a lot more to them.
He does it because he enjoys doing it and playing in these venues I'm sure is his choosing. Just look at some of the detailed pics of theses venues...there ahhhhhhh AWESOME and the acoustics are some of the best venues.
they charged $18 for concerts when their albums were flying off the shelves. but now that they haven't gone platinum since '98, the prices keep going up. over_bends noted inflation as a factor. I disagree. the ticket prices for the 2003 tour was $37. five years later they've doubled. you said it yourself, they sure left a lot of money on the table over the years. I agree...and they're trying to get some of it back.
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How much did it cost you to fill up an empty gas tank back when their albums were flying off the shelf?
Allen Fieldhouse, home of the 2008 NCAA men's Basketball Champions! Go Jayhawks!
Hail, Hail!!!
I would pay $200 to be up close and personal at a small venue with Ed and his guitar.
It all boils down to how much you love his music, and how much it is worth personally to you.
if you don't like it, don't pay it, someone who loves the music more than you do will get your ticket and the experience will probably mean a hell of a lot more to them.
quit your bitchin.
I agree completely.
First of all: I am tired. I am true of heart!
And also: You are tired. You are true of heart!
Ok, seriously...where is the emoticon that has a little person banging their head against a wall.
How much do you think it costs to rent out a theatre??
How much to pay not only Ed's crew but the union guys at every venue.
Or to pay for him to get there.
Get real everyone...he is not trying to screw you...get over it.
Please.
Thank you.
How much do I think it costs to rent out a theatre?
-Much less than it costs to rent out Madison Square Garden
How much do I think it costs to pay Ed's crew and the union guys at the venue?
-Much less than it costs to pay Pearl Jam's crew and the union guys repsonsible for the saftey of 20,000 people.
I have a feeling that this debate is splitting the sexes. Women think that paying $75 to see Eddie in a small venue is perfectly reasonable. The men are the ones complaining about the price. Am I right?
I have a feeling that this debate is splitting the sexes. Women think that paying $75 to see Eddie in a small venue is perfectly reasonable. The men are the ones complaining about the price. Am I right?
Hey, he's gotta pay a vig to Stone, Matt, Jeff and Mike just to let him go. Eddie's lucky if he gets $5 per ticket
Personally, I do think $75 is a bit high, but people will pay it, so why not charge it?
But to think that Ed only gets $5 a ticket is way off. I'm not one of the asswipes on the board that is directing a personal attack at you; You're ok with me if you like PJ, so don't take what I'm saying personally.
I'm just saying Ed nets way more than $5 a ticket, believe me.
And the market is what sets ticket prices. If no one bought $75 tickets, he wouldn't charge that much. But he'll sell out every show, in just a few minutes... I don't consider myself a greedy person, but I'd charge as much as I possibly could if I were in his shoes. Yes, they're all great guys, socially active and responsible, they all donate portions of the proceeds to charity, but don't forget, this IS their job... This IS how they pay the bills that we all have, how they support the people they love, and yes, how they buy jetskis, fast cars and other toys. I'd be ok with being a rich rock star. That doesn't mean you care less about your fans or the causes you support.
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I have a feeling that this debate is splitting the sexes. Women think that paying $75 to see Eddie in a small venue is perfectly reasonable. The men are the ones complaining about the price. Am I right?
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Not here.
My feeling is take it while you can. You never know when it'll come around again... if ever. 75 bucks is priced about right.
And it's only money. If you have better things to spend your money on... then, go that way. Otherwise... it's only money.
Allen Fieldhouse, home of the 2008 NCAA men's Basketball Champions! Go Jayhawks!
Hail, Hail!!!
How much do I think it costs to rent out a theatre?
-Much less than it costs to rent out Madison Square Garden
How much do I think it costs to pay Ed's crew and the union guys at the venue?
-Much less than it costs to pay Pearl Jam's crew and the union guys repsonsible for the saftey of 20,000 people.
So why the high prices?
When I saw union guys, i am talking about the union stagehands that HAVE to be there for any show that goes on.
DO you know what they are paid?? Alot.
And Ed also travels with his own crew. They get paid Alot.
It is simple math.
This has nothing to do with MSG...nothing.
How much do you spend on a wild night out on the town with your friends?
If I am going out for dinner and drinks, it is easily that much per person.
Why shouldn't you pay that for entertainment?
And those union guys have nothing to do with the safety of anyone.
Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
And I don't feel right when you're gone away
How much do I think it costs to rent out a theatre?
-Much less than it costs to rent out Madison Square Garden
How much do I think it costs to pay Ed's crew and the union guys at the venue?
-Much less than it costs to pay Pearl Jam's crew and the union guys repsonsible for the saftey of 20,000 people.
So why the high prices?
Gross for MSG show = 1,300,000
Gross for Unted Theatre show = 172,500
Ed still has to pay his security, tour manager, bus driver, sound man/woman and techs their usual rate, even though he is playing smaller venues.....these costs are fixed, so they don't go down in proportion to the sizes of the venues.
Ticket prices are usually demand-driven, and not a function of the performer's expenses.
True that. My girlfriend is always saying that I would totally go gay for Eddie Vedder if I got the chance, and that she's okay with it. But anyone other than him or Alexander Ovechkin, and she reserves the right to be upset. Two man crushes isn't so bad, is it?
I have a feeling that this debate is splitting the sexes. Women think that paying $75 to see Eddie in a small venue is perfectly reasonable. The men are the ones complaining about the price. Am I right?
All I know is that ticket prices have doubled since the 2003 tour and it's not just because of inflation.
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How much was a gallon of gasoline in 2003? $2.15, maybe? I just paid $4.21 last night. 49% increase... not quite doubled... therefore, Eddie is a greedy bastard.
Allen Fieldhouse, home of the 2008 NCAA men's Basketball Champions! Go Jayhawks!
Hail, Hail!!!
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And also: You are tired. You are true of heart!
-Dave Eggers
I know... why is this such a tough concept to grasp?
If you don't want to spend 75 bucks for a ticket... then don't. It's a pretty simple concept.
...
To me... 75 bucks turns out to be filling up my gas tank when the needle is just about to go into the red. Eddie Vedder gig? Tank of gasoline? It should be obvious... right?
...
And it's not like you can't re-earn the money. That's why God invented jobs... to earn money so you can go see Eddie Vedder.
Hail, Hail!!!
And a 60% increase for a bag of flour.
And I am paying a helluva lot more for gas per gallon than I was 5 years ago.
It is reality.
Sorry to be blunt but it is obviously not about an album going platinum as they sold out practically their entire little tour just now.
And I don't feel right when you're gone away
I would pay $200 to be up close and personal at a small venue with Ed and his guitar.
It all boils down to how much you love his music, and how much it is worth personally to you.
if you don't like it, don't pay it, someone who loves the music more than you do will get your ticket and the experience will probably mean a hell of a lot more to them.
quit your bitchin.
23 April 2003
22 June, 2003
5 October, 2004
5 August, 2007
20 June, 2009 (EV)
7 May, 2010
1 July, 2011 (EV)
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#410***
How much did it cost you to fill up an empty gas tank back when their albums were flying off the shelf?
Hail, Hail!!!
I agree completely.
And also: You are tired. You are true of heart!
-Dave Eggers
How much do I think it costs to rent out a theatre?
-Much less than it costs to rent out Madison Square Garden
How much do I think it costs to pay Ed's crew and the union guys at the venue?
-Much less than it costs to pay Pearl Jam's crew and the union guys repsonsible for the saftey of 20,000 people.
So why the high prices?
Pearl Jam bootlegs:
http://wegotshit.blogspot.com
Fewer seats.
All I know is that ticket prices have doubled since the 2003 tour and it's not just because of inflation.
Pearl Jam bootlegs:
http://wegotshit.blogspot.com
Meee too. I really want to go to NJPAC, but I'm worried I'll get shut out. So, I guess it's Washington Heights--if I'm lucky.
And also: You are tired. You are true of heart!
-Dave Eggers
Tix prices probably START at around $75
For a major act, I consider any tix under $100 to be reasonable for NYC.
i'm a dude and ed is worth the money
Personally, I do think $75 is a bit high, but people will pay it, so why not charge it?
But to think that Ed only gets $5 a ticket is way off. I'm not one of the asswipes on the board that is directing a personal attack at you; You're ok with me if you like PJ, so don't take what I'm saying personally.
I'm just saying Ed nets way more than $5 a ticket, believe me.
And the market is what sets ticket prices. If no one bought $75 tickets, he wouldn't charge that much. But he'll sell out every show, in just a few minutes... I don't consider myself a greedy person, but I'd charge as much as I possibly could if I were in his shoes. Yes, they're all great guys, socially active and responsible, they all donate portions of the proceeds to charity, but don't forget, this IS their job... This IS how they pay the bills that we all have, how they support the people they love, and yes, how they buy jetskis, fast cars and other toys. I'd be ok with being a rich rock star. That doesn't mean you care less about your fans or the causes you support.
Agreed......
but Eddie Vedder isn't a major act.
Pearl Jam bootlegs:
http://wegotshit.blogspot.com
Not here.
My feeling is take it while you can. You never know when it'll come around again... if ever. 75 bucks is priced about right.
And it's only money. If you have better things to spend your money on... then, go that way. Otherwise... it's only money.
Hail, Hail!!!
DO you know what they are paid?? Alot.
And Ed also travels with his own crew. They get paid Alot.
It is simple math.
This has nothing to do with MSG...nothing.
How much do you spend on a wild night out on the town with your friends?
If I am going out for dinner and drinks, it is easily that much per person.
Why shouldn't you pay that for entertainment?
And those union guys have nothing to do with the safety of anyone.
And I don't feel right when you're gone away
Gross for MSG show = 1,300,000
Gross for Unted Theatre show = 172,500
Ed still has to pay his security, tour manager, bus driver, sound man/woman and techs their usual rate, even though he is playing smaller venues.....these costs are fixed, so they don't go down in proportion to the sizes of the venues.
Ticket prices are usually demand-driven, and not a function of the performer's expenses.
True that. My girlfriend is always saying that I would totally go gay for Eddie Vedder if I got the chance, and that she's okay with it. But anyone other than him or Alexander Ovechkin, and she reserves the right to be upset. Two man crushes isn't so bad, is it?
looks that way to me.
23 April 2003
22 June, 2003
5 October, 2004
5 August, 2007
20 June, 2009 (EV)
7 May, 2010
1 July, 2011 (EV)
~~~~~*~~~~~
#410***
How much was a gallon of gasoline in 2003? $2.15, maybe? I just paid $4.21 last night. 49% increase... not quite doubled... therefore, Eddie is a greedy bastard.
Hail, Hail!!!