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I give credit to you folks who spent $200+ today on tickets!

SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 24,816
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I truly do! Good for You!
I sat at home this morning and did the math, and I just couldn't justify heading to NYC for this show. As much as myself and my bride would love to go spend a weekend in NYC, it was just kind of silly for us to drop $2000.00, for 2 days.
Airfare and hotel...$500 each
Concert tickets...$250 each
Miscellaneous...$250 each(if not more)

$2k for a weekend? I just couldn't do it.

But again, I hope you fine people have a GREAT weekend!!!
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    FoxyRedLaFoxyRedLa Lauren / MI Posts: 4,810
    Hear, hear! :rock_on:
    Oh please let it rain today.
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    MedozKMedozK Tennessee Posts: 9,209
    There is A LOT of disposable income around these parts. Wish I was one that had it.. :smile:
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    SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 24,816
    MedozK said:

    There is A LOT of disposable income around these parts. Wish I was one that had it.. :smile:

    People work hard.
    People save their money for things they enjoy.
    People have their "Pearl Jam Traveling Fund"

    And all the power to them.

    But I have to sit this one out.
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
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    Saltzy23Saltzy23 Posts: 1,347
    edited July 2015
    MedozK said:

    There is A LOT of disposable income around these parts. Wish I was one that had it.. :smile:

    Yeah, not to sound like a dick, but $200 in NYC ain't much. Shit, I'm not sure I have ever paid much less to see them anywhere around here. Maybe the show at Continental back in '06 or something.

    $200 for an all day festival in Central Park, with 3 other big name artists and get access to a VIP area and some other goodies? Done and fucking done.
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    madtowndavemadtowndave Minneapolis, MN Posts: 4,012
    edited July 2015
    SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

    I truly do! Good for You!
    I sat at home this morning and did the math, and I just couldn't justify heading to NYC for this show. As much as myself and my bride would love to go spend a weekend in NYC, it was just kind of silly for us to drop $2000.00, for 2 days.
    Airfare and hotel...$500 each
    Concert tickets...$250 each
    Miscellaneous...$250 each(if not more)

    $2k for a weekend? I just couldn't do it.

    But again, I hope you fine people have a GREAT weekend!!!

    I did the math as well and couldn't justify a 90 minute set being worth a couple grand.
    Post edited by madtowndave on
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    AlaGAlaG Brookline, MA Posts: 886
    Based in Boston so not nearly as bad. $150 ticket and $30 roundtrip bus fare. Still though, don't recall ever paying this much to see the band and am holding out hope I can snag the freebie tix.
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    SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 24,816
    edited July 2015
    madtowndave said:

    SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

    I truly do! Good for You!
    I sat at home this morning and did the math, and I just couldn't justify heading to NYC for this show. As much as myself and my bride would love to go spend a weekend in NYC, it was just kind of silly for us to drop $2000.00, for 2 days.
    Airfare and hotel...$500 each
    Concert tickets...$250 each
    Miscellaneous...$250 each(if not more)

    $2k for a weekend? I just couldn't do it.

    But again, I hope you fine people have a GREAT weekend!!!

    I did the math as well and couldn't even justify a 90 minute set being worth a couple grand.
    $2K

    That is 5 months worth of groceries for the wife and I.
    Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, 7 days a week, for 5 months.

    Now there are other options.
    I have some miles available to me....Plenty of miles
    I could sign up, sign petitions, and try to get 2 of the freebies.
    I have friends in NYC who have offered me a place to stay.

    Still, I am pretty sure I will sit this one out.


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    JaneNYJaneNY Posts: 4,438
    I will try the drawings for the free tickets from the Global Citizen website. My daughter lives in Brooklyn so all it is for me is the drive down from upstate; I couldn't justify $150 a ticket either, because of my kids, one of whom I'm helping to put through college..
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    madtowndavemadtowndave Minneapolis, MN Posts: 4,012
    SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

    madtowndave said:

    SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

    I truly do! Good for You!
    I sat at home this morning and did the math, and I just couldn't justify heading to NYC for this show. As much as myself and my bride would love to go spend a weekend in NYC, it was just kind of silly for us to drop $2000.00, for 2 days.
    Airfare and hotel...$500 each
    Concert tickets...$250 each
    Miscellaneous...$250 each(if not more)

    $2k for a weekend? I just couldn't do it.

    But again, I hope you fine people have a GREAT weekend!!!

    I did the math as well and couldn't even justify a 90 minute set being worth a couple grand.
    $2K

    That is 5 months worth of groceries for the wife and I.
    Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, 7 days a week, for 5 months.

    Now there are other options.
    I have some miles available to me....Plenty of miles
    I could sign up, sign petitions, and try to get 2 of the freebies.
    I have friends in NYC who have offered me a place to stay.

    Still, I am pretty sure I will sit this one out.


    It would wind up being 2 months of daycare at the minimum. (Plus my wife would have to miss Shania Twain)
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    JimmyVJimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 18,938
    On the one hand this is both the only U.S. show this year AND likely the only time this band will ever play Central Park. So if you can get there you'll have a blast.

    On the other hand one of the things many of us love most about this band are the epic live shows they play. This won't be one of those shows. So if you can't get there you won't be missing much.

    Paradoxical I know.
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    100 Pacer100 Pacer Toronto, ON Posts: 8,573
    JimmyV said:

    On the other hand one of the things many of us love most about this band are the epic live shows they play. This won't be one of those shows. So if you can't get there you won't be missing much.

    Don't be so sure.
    To quote the 10C from Newsletter #8: "Please understand we have a lot of members and it is very hard to please everybody. If you are one of those unhappy people...please call 1-900-IDN-TCAR."

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    nicknyr15nicknyr15 Posts: 7,830
    SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

    MedozK said:

    There is A LOT of disposable income around these parts. Wish I was one that had it.. :smile:

    People work hard.
    People save their money for things they enjoy.
    People have their "Pearl Jam Traveling Fund"

    And all the power to them.

    But I have to sit this one out.
    Exactly. I work hard and set aside money for PJ every year.
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    JimmyVJimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 18,938
    100 Pacer said:

    JimmyV said:

    On the other hand one of the things many of us love most about this band are the epic live shows they play. This won't be one of those shows. So if you can't get there you won't be missing much.

    Don't be so sure.
    Maybe. I don't think it's likely, though.

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    scott nowlandscott nowland Australia Posts: 247
    I was going to travel over to the us this year from australia for a show. Have been saving for over 12 months. That this is the one and only us show for the year means I think my travel fund will be even better next year as I too will be sitting this one out. Buying a ticket and giving some of my hard earned cash to beyonce..... no thanks.
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    buck502000buck502000 Birthplace of GIBSON guitar Posts: 8,951
    https://youtu.be/XsYJyVEUaC4
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    jnikojniko Posts: 292
    I'm flying out and it will cost 2k but having a weekend in New York, seeing PJ, and enjoying 2 days with my wife having fun is priceless.
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    jnimhaoileoinjnimhaoileoin Baile Átha Cliath Posts: 2,682
    I'm probably way too careful with my money but I wouldn't even pay €200 for a normal PJ gig!
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    BentleyspopBentleyspop Craft Beer Brewery, Colorado Posts: 10,562
    Same weekend as the Great American Beer Festival
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    jasonrolfejasonrolfe Posts: 474
    edited July 2015
    jniko said:

    I'm flying out and it will cost 2k but having a weekend in New York, seeing PJ, and enjoying 2 days with my wife having fun is priceless.

    ^^this
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    on2legson2legs Standing in the Jersey rain… Posts: 14,463
    I'll be spending $13 bucks on a train ticket. Bring on the music. :peace:
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    BF89905BF89905 Posts: 1,344
    Having experienced a full great lawn for a concert before..... This is a massive swell of people..... Border line uncomfortable. Be that as it may, I hope everyone enjoys safe travels and a great time.
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    Sprunkn7Sprunkn7 Posts: 5,277
    BF89905 said:

    Having experienced a full great lawn for a concert before..... This is a massive swell of people..... Border line uncomfortable. Be that as it may, I hope everyone enjoys safe travels and a great time.

    We sit in the same place every year. Second pen half way back near the fence. It's a perfect place b/c there is room to stretch out, you can "see" the stage and the video monitors are the perfect distance. I do not need to be up by the masses (unless I win a VIP ticket anyway). I know what they look like. I want to HEAR them live!!!

    Thank you fellow 10 clubber for saving my ass....again!!!
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    100 Pacer100 Pacer Toronto, ON Posts: 8,573
    $75 for a full tank
    Hit the road at 4am
    Pull into Manhattan at 12pm
    $40 for parking
    $25 for food
    $175 for ticket
    $25 for post-show food
    Hit the road at 12am
    $75 for a full tank
    Pull onto the driveway at 8am
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    on2legson2legs Standing in the Jersey rain… Posts: 14,463
    100 Pacer said:

    $75 for a full tank
    Hit the road at 4am
    Pull into Manhattan at 12pm
    $40 for parking
    $25 for food
    $175 for ticket
    $25 for post-show food
    Hit the road at 12am
    $75 for a full tank
    Pull onto the driveway at 8am

    Now THAT'S a fan! :bow:
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    FoxyRedLaFoxyRedLa Lauren / MI Posts: 4,810
    on2legs said:

    100 Pacer said:

    $75 for a full tank
    Hit the road at 4am
    Pull into Manhattan at 12pm
    $40 for parking
    $25 for food
    $175 for ticket
    $25 for post-show food
    Hit the road at 12am
    $75 for a full tank
    Pull onto the driveway at 8am

    Now THAT'S a fan! :bow:
    :rock_on:
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    PP193448PP193448 Here Posts: 4,281
    edited July 2015
    100 Pacer said:

    $75 for a full tank
    Hit the road at 4am
    Pull into Manhattan at 12pm
    $40 for parking
    $25 for food
    $175 for ticket
    $25 for post-show food
    Hit the road at 12am
    $75 for a full tank
    Pull onto the driveway at 8am

    You forgot 4-5 random stops for Starbucks
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    Abe FromanAbe Froman Posts: 5,079
    I would love to see them in NYC and hope everyone has a blast. But realistically it's gonna be a 90 min (max) greatest hits set with 1-2 gems thrown in.
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    bootlegger10bootlegger10 Posts: 15,552
    edited July 2015
    Not sure if a lot of you are familiar that Beyoncé is one of the top 5 most popular singers in the world, and Coldplay is great too. Ed Sheeran isn't my style but has some decent songs.

    I will get more out of my $225 for VIP3 than I did for my $250 paid for the EV/Who show in May.

    Point is the show is more than just Pearl Jam, and I feel sorry for those that can't get out of their comfort zone and enjoy multiple genres of music.
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    dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam NINUNINOPRO Posts: 139,169
    If u had the money i would fly for greece for that..juay to meet some friends most of all..will cost alot but SA is priority than ny event..btw..now i mentin it.. money...??whats that..??..lol
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    on2legson2legs Standing in the Jersey rain… Posts: 14,463
    bootlegger10 said:

    Not sure if a lot of you are familiar that Beyoncé is one of the top 5 most popular singers in the world, and Coldplay is great too. Ed Sheeran isn't my style but has some decent songs.

    I will get more out of my $225 for VIP3 than I did for my $250 paid for the EV/Who show in May.

    Point is the show is more than just Pearl Jam, and I feel sorry for those that can't get out of their comfort zone and enjoy multiple genres of music.

    Amen!
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