GA line etiquette

MB58788

This is the first time I will be able to wait in line the day of the show and am a little curious about what to expect.
I was able to get the day off work, but my wife wasn't, so I will be waiting in line alone for the majority of the day. Is this going to be an issue when she shows up with a little over an hour before the doors open?
Waiting alone is going to cause other issues when the merch truck opens, 10C ticket window opens, bathroom breaks etc. Are people mostly understanding of having to leave the line for short periods of time, or do I need to find a second person to wait with me to hold the spot in line for the entire day?

ItIsEvolutionBaby

I've got the same scenario.

iamloco724

My girlfriend will be waiting on the lines alone till I join her, as I can't wait due to health issues

You should be able to go get your tickets, go to the bathroom and even get food as long as you don't abuse your time you let a few people on line know you are going and what you are doing, try to be nice ask if anyone wants anything etc. And you shouldn't have issues we are all supposed to be there for one another and make sure we all have a good experience

TG12252

No one has really answered this.
I am quite curious because I am in the exact same boat. I understand getting in and out of line as a necessity, but what about the person showing up after not waiting? What has occurred at recent past shows?

zarocat

One extra human being that someone married or has other responsibilities shouldn't & doesn't make a difference...including
in the GA pit.

Roeland

In my opinion people shouln't be allowed to join the front of the line just because they know the person. If you have other obligations, that's very unfortunate for you but people who were waiting before you shouln't be penalized by having the number of people in front of them double. Moreover, by allowing some people to jump the line, it's a small step back to the numbering system where a small number of people at the start of the line could allow all their friends to join them up front later on.

MB58788

TG12252 said:

No one has really answered this.
I am quite curious because I am in the exact same boat. I understand getting in and out of line as a necessity, but what about the person showing up after not waiting? What has occurred at recent past shows?

What show/shows are you going to?

lakerat25

I sat in the San Diego line by myself. Just make some friends and they will hold you spot for all the breaks you need.

iamloco724

Roeland said:

In my opinion people shouln't be allowed to join the front of the line just because they know the person. If you have other obligations, that's very unfortunate for you but people who were waiting before you shouln't be penalized by having the number of people in front of them double. Moreover, by allowing some people to jump the line, it's a small step back to the numbering system where a small number of people at the start of the line could allow all their friends to join them up front later on.

That is understandable but one person isnt a big deal someones significant other or even 1 friend is not an issue its when its more then that that it becomes an issue

I my self will be joining my girlfriend later on because i cant sit or stand out there on line all day due to health issues so i will be going back and forth just checking on her then around the time we pick up tickets i will stay on line

pjkostin2012

I was in 8 concerts last year in US, and the GA line works with numbers. How I arrived very early to the line, I was numbers 1, 17, 27, 13, 9, 7, 3... and it wasnt allowed to "save spot" for someone.
I dont know how it works at the end of the line, but in all this 8 concerts it wasnt allowed to save a spot for husband, friend, son, daughter, boyfriend, even GOD ahhahahahahahah

Lost In Ohio

iamloco724 said:

Roeland said:

In my opinion people shouln't be allowed to join the front of the line just because they know the person. If you have other obligations, that's very unfortunate for you but people who were waiting before you shouln't be penalized by having the number of people in front of them double. Moreover, by allowing some people to jump the line, it's a small step back to the numbering system where a small number of people at the start of the line could allow all their friends to join them up front later on.

That is understandable but one person isnt a big deal someones significant other or even 1 friend is not an issue its when its more then that that it becomes an issue

I my self will be joining my girlfriend later on because i cant sit or stand out there on line all day due to health issues so i will be going back and forth just checking on her then around the time we pick up tickets i will stay on line

Maybe save a spot for one person, but I can see how the whole "saving spots" thing can be a gateway... what if one person wants to hold a spot for 20? Saving spots will probably continue to be a rare thing. I'm sure most people will line up.

I do agree that saving a spot for one person should be fine...not everyone will do it, but if you're 15 in line, all of a sudden, you *could* be 30.

Lost In Ohio

pjkostin2012 said:

I was in 8 concerts last year in US, and the GA line works with numbers. How I arrived very early to the line, I was numbers 1, 17, 27, 13, 9, 7, 3... and it wasnt allowed to "save spot" for someone.
I dont know how it works at the end of the line, but in all this 8 concerts it wasnt allowed to save a spot for husband, friend, son, daughter, boyfriend, even GOD ahhahahahahahah

They sent out an email saying no number system will be honored. Get in line and stay there with the exceptions for bathroom/food breaks and a break to return stuff to your car.

The problem with 10C and number systems is that people would get a number at 8 or 11 PM the night before the show, return to their hotel rooms and then "check-in" every few hours. About 90 minutes before doors, they'd return to the venues and then push back people who were there non-stop from 10AM on the day of the show.

That's fine that they were there at 8 PM the day before the show, but they should have stayed there if they wanted that spot on the rail.

PP193448

Roeland said:

In my opinion people shouln't be allowed to join the front of the line just because they know the person. If you have other obligations, that's very unfortunate for you but people who were waiting before you shouln't be penalized by having the number of people in front of them double. Moreover, by allowing some people to jump the line, it's a small step back to the numbering system where a small number of people at the start of the line could allow all their friends to join them up front later on.

If I would show up all day and wait in line, and my wife couldn't get the day off and had to work then join me immediately afterwards, and I told the people immediately around me that she was going to be coming late... You can bet that I would tell you that you're crazy that she should have to go to the back of the line. WTF is wrong with you people. Get a life!!!