Its not about the money ;)

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  • redrock
    redrock Posts: 18,341
    MissJam81 wrote:
    agreed! But my point is, you cant compare Eddie to The wanted, totally different genres, The Wanted arent even World wide famous, they went to America and people didnt know who they were! So dont thin Eddie's prices are high if you think of it that way!! ;)

    Any why would one want to compare the two? But if you're looking for chart toppers and 'famous', The Wanted have their a single from their latest album 4th in the charts in the US (more than 555.000 copies sold). They may have stormed the US recently, but they 'stormed'. On the other hand, Eddie's singles from the Uke album haven't charted at all. Lots of people in Europe (and a lot of younger people in the US/Canada/Australia don't know who Eddie is either. It made me google but I noticed that this band are doing an arena tour later this year and dates are sold out (plus additional dates had to be added). Could Eddie command this?

    So really, not a reference. You may not like The Wanted but there is no need to diminish another band's 'accomplishments' to uplift your favourite artists worth.

    You (and others on this board) may be OK with gig prices, You (and others on this board) may think Ed is god and one must see him whatever the cost may be but one has to be real and also realise that Eddie is no biggie really for a lot of people. He is for us lot.

    And I'm not saying this in any disparaging way or anything - just being real. Also, I understand that quantity doesn't mean quality and that a band's/singer's achievement in the charts/ticket sales/pulling power doesn't mean it's better because they 'do more'. Just a reflection of current trends.
  • PJForceofNature
    PJForceofNature Posts: 3,087
    If I can afford it, I will go see Eddie sing whenever the opportunity arises. :D

    He and his music are such a blessing in my life, I wouldn't want to miss seeing him, no matter what the cost.
    "A beacon on dry land"
  • Olivavu
    Olivavu England Posts: 1,683
    I think the OP needs to open their eyes and understand that some people aren't just going to throw money at whatever turns up.

    Gig ticket prices are a disgrace these days and I have had enough of it.

    My wife and I have paid £200+ for tickets to both Manchester shows (plus we've got to pay for transport and a hotel room) and we don't want to spend out another load of money on this too.

    OP, I think you need to wise up and realise that others have a perspective that differs from your oh-so simplistic one.
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  • MissJam81
    MissJam81 Posts: 1,878
    redrock wrote:
    MissJam81 wrote:
    agreed! But my point is, you cant compare Eddie to The wanted, totally different genres, The Wanted arent even World wide famous, they went to America and people didnt know who they were! So dont thin Eddie's prices are high if you think of it that way!! ;)

    Any why would one want to compare the two? But if you're looking for chart toppers and 'famous', The Wanted have their a single from their latest album 4th in the charts in the US (more than 555.000 copies sold). They may have stormed the US recently, but they 'stormed'. On the other hand, Eddie's singles from the Uke album haven't charted at all. Lots of people in Europe (and a lot of younger people in the US/Canada/Australia don't know who Eddie is either. It made me google but I noticed that this band are doing an arena tour later this year and dates are sold out (plus additional dates had to be added). Could Eddie command this?

    So really, not a reference. You may not like The Wanted but there is no need to diminish another band's 'accomplishments' to uplift your favourite artists worth.

    You (and others on this board) may be OK with gig prices, You (and others on this board) may think Ed is god and one must see him whatever the cost may be but one has to be real and also realise that Eddie is no biggie really for a lot of people. He is for us lot.

    And I'm not saying this in any disparaging way or anything - just being real. Also, I understand that quantity doesn't mean quality and that a band's/singer's achievement in the charts/ticket sales/pulling power doesn't mean it's better because they 'do more'. Just a reflection of current trends.

    fair enough! Thanks for your opinion!! we could go on forever over this! Im kind of regretting this topic all together :(
    Wendy Testaburger

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  • eMMI
    eMMI Posts: 6,262
    MissJam81 wrote:
    fair enough! Thanks for your opinion!! we could go on forever over this! Im kind of regretting this topic all together :(

    There's no need to regret or get upset. Sometimes reality just sucks arse. :? :)
    "Don't be faint-hearted, I have a solution! We shall go and commandeer some small craft, then drift at leisure until we happen upon another ideal place for our waterside supper with riparian entertainments."
  • PJForceofNature
    PJForceofNature Posts: 3,087
    I agree that there is no need for regrets. All I can say is that I am so grateful for Eddie's solo concerts and so happy for having the opportunity to attend! I became a PJ fan very late in the game (2010 Bridge), and the fact that PJ are touring and Eddie is touring bring me more joy than I ever could have imagined! :D
    "A beacon on dry land"
  • MissJam81
    MissJam81 Posts: 1,878
    PJForceofNature wrote:
    I agree that there is no need for regrets. All I can say is that I am so grateful for Eddie's solo concerts and so happy for having the opportunity to attend! I became a PJ fan very late in the game (2010 Bridge), and the fact that PJ are touring and Eddie is touring bring me more joy than I ever could have imagined! :D

    :clap:
    Wendy Testaburger

    " we're going to take this to some level that people aren't going to forget... and if that means risking your life, we're going to do it!..." EV

    "
  • MissJam81
    MissJam81 Posts: 1,878
    big mick wrote:
    I put in for Manchester and London in the hope of getting both :D
    I don't care about the cost, I'll do some extra work somewhere.

    Agreed! :clap: I borrowed some cash off my sister and asked for extra hours at work!
    Wendy Testaburger

    " we're going to take this to some level that people aren't going to forget... and if that means risking your life, we're going to do it!..." EV

    "
  • MissJam81
    MissJam81 Posts: 1,878
    eMMI wrote:
    MissJam81 wrote:
    fair enough! Thanks for your opinion!! we could go on forever over this! Im kind of regretting this topic all together :(

    There's no need to regret or get upset. Sometimes reality just sucks arse. :? :)

    It does indeed!!! I can get quite irrational when it comes to things Im passionate about! got into trouble a few times because of that, I have to admit.... eeek :oops:
    Wendy Testaburger

    " we're going to take this to some level that people aren't going to forget... and if that means risking your life, we're going to do it!..." EV

    "
  • MissJam81
    MissJam81 Posts: 1,878
    Olivavu wrote:
    I think the OP needs to open their eyes and understand that some people aren't just going to throw money at whatever turns up.

    Gig ticket prices are a disgrace these days and I have had enough of it.

    My wife and I have paid £200+ for tickets to both Manchester shows (plus we've got to pay for transport and a hotel room) and we don't want to spend out another load of money on this too.

    OP, I think you need to wise up and realise that others have a perspective that differs from your oh-so simplistic one.

    I can understand where you're coming from! i was talking based on the UK gig prices, but the Amsterdam and some other cities, yeah, I have to agree.... over 200 pounds is pushing!!
    Wendy Testaburger

    " we're going to take this to some level that people aren't going to forget... and if that means risking your life, we're going to do it!..." EV

    "
  • titchinello
    titchinello Posts: 3,139
    can't believe nobodys posted this yet.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMxX-QOV9tI


    and it is about the money. some people are in a position where they can afford it. and some aren't. end of.
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  • MissJam81
    MissJam81 Posts: 1,878
    titchinello wrote:
    can't believe nobodys posted this yet.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMxX-QOV9tI


    and it is about the money. some people are in a position where they can afford it. and some aren't. end of.

    :clap:
    Wendy Testaburger

    " we're going to take this to some level that people aren't going to forget... and if that means risking your life, we're going to do it!..." EV

    "
  • Olivavu
    Olivavu England Posts: 1,683
    Why are you applauding a comment that is the opposite of your original post..?

    You said money is no object.
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