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miheathermiheather Posts: 8
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Am I the only one scared shitless that I will end up with terrible seats? I understand why it's done this way, but it's so nerve wracking not knowing until the day of!! This is probably my last chance to these guys and I'm freaking the f out. Someone soothe me with a story of how "everything worked out fine and all the worry was for naught..."

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  • ponner1usponner1us Posts: 738
    I've had mediocre seats at Camden (last row under the tent) to great "seats" at Philadelphia (General Admission-Floor). Guess what? I always had a great time. It's Pearl Jam, go in with the attitude that the concert is gonna rock, and it will.
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  • euchrideuchrid Posts: 895
    You won't have the best seat in the house..but you certainly won't have the worst. Also it can be subjective what a "better" seat is. I've had first section in front of stage 20 rows back...and then 10 rows closer but in a section about mid floor. Both had pros and cons but I think I preferred the 20th row one..but someone else may prefer the other. Either way both were "good seats"
  • RS151862RS151862 Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,684
    Unfortunately a lot of 10C seats have been obstructed view. It's like 50/50. Good luck.
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  • amethgr8amethgr8 Posts: 766
    I have ticket location anxiety when we arrive at the venue and are in line waiting at will call. Overall, as I get older I get more nervous about the shows, not sure why. I have to stop eating around noon otherwise I get an upset stomach. crazy, this band gets in your BLOOD!
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  • miheathermiheather Posts: 8
    Thanks for the tips etc. Can't say I feel the soothe that I was looking for yet. Maybe somebody will get on here and make something up. I think a big part of the anxiety is that I'm bringing my wife, who has very little background in matters such as this, and I want it to go as smooth as possible (within rock show reason). "Sorry our seats turned out to be behind the baby-changing station in the bathroom of the Baskin Robbins, honey. Maybe next time, right?"
  • amethgr8amethgr8 Posts: 766
    no, nothing like that will happen. It will work out for the best.
    Amy The Great #74594
    New Orleans LA 7/4/95 reschedule 9/17/95
    Chicago IL 1998, 10/9/00, 06/18/03, 05/16/06, 05/17/06
    08/23/09, 08/24/09, Lolla 08/05/07
    Champaign IL 4/23/03
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  • Rock_Princess_18Rock_Princess_18 Chicago, IL Posts: 304
    Your seats are going to be fantastic and your wife is going to love it and you're both gonna rock your faces and leave with smiles plastered ear to ear!!!! :-D
    "All the things that others want for me.. can't buy what I want because it's free!"

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  • buck502000buck502000 Birthplace of GIBSON guitar Posts: 8,951
    466xxx here never been too impressed with my tickets - but I never worry, they are legit and face value. :)
  • miheathermiheather Posts: 8
    Rock Princess 18 for the win. buck, I screwed up and let my membership expire. I'm like the newest member in the club for sure. That's another concern I have. But it's my hometown show (Lex), and it's my birthday, so maybe the stars will align this once. Thank you guys for listening!
  • FrankieGFrankieG Abingdon MD Posts: 9,100
    I have never been nervous about my seat location.
    I am scared/anxious about forgetting my ID or loosing my wallet the day of/before the show and then not being able to physically get them...
    There is no basis for this, I haven't lost my wallet since I was 14 and I rarely dont know where I last left it, but just knowing my ID is required and could prevent my tickets, thats where I get nervous.
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    2010: 5/20 NY, 5/21 NY ... 2011: 6/21 EV NY, 9/3 WI, 9/4 WI ... 2012: 9/2 PA, 9/22 GA ... 2013: 10/18 NY, 10/19 NY, 10/21 PA, 10/22 PA, 10/27 MD
    2015: 9/23 NY, 9/26 NY ... 2016: 4/28 PA, 4/29 PA, 5/1 NY, 5/2 NY, 6/11 TN, 8/7 MA, 11/4 TOTD PA, 11/5 TOTD PA ... 2018: 8/10 WA
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  • SD48277SD48277 Posts: 12,243
    Everything will work out. You will have an amazing time, and you will try to figure out how to see them again (and again).
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  • miheathermiheather Posts: 8
    Where the hell is my wallet?
  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,518
    RS151862 said:

    Unfortunately a lot of 10C seats have been obstructed view. It's like 50/50. Good luck.

    What? Is this for real? I've never heard someone say this.
    severed hand thirteen
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    2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
    2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
    2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
    2017: RRHoF 4/7   2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4   2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18 
    2022: MSG 9/11  2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
    2025: Pittsburgh 5/16+5/18
  • jpequjpequ Posts: 142
    I've had membership #'s 282 xxx, 352 xxx, and now 482 xxx. Used my 10C tickets about 15/24 shows so far. Have NEVER been disappointed.
  • RS151862RS151862 Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,684
    SVRDhand13 said:

    RS151862 said:

    Unfortunately a lot of 10C seats have been obstructed view. It's like 50/50. Good luck.

    What? Is this for real? I've never heard someone say this.
    After the bum address you gave me for free beers I don't know what's real anymore. I drove around all day.
    Pittsburgh 1998 • Pittsburgh 2006 • 2012 Isle Of Wight Festival • 2012 Made In America Festival • Baltimore 2013 • Seattle 2013
    St. Paul 2014 • Mexico City 2015 • Philadelphia II 2016 • Ottawa 2016 • Amsterdam I & II 2018 • Wrigley Field II 2018 • Phoenix 2022
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  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,518
    RS151862 said:

    SVRDhand13 said:

    RS151862 said:

    Unfortunately a lot of 10C seats have been obstructed view. It's like 50/50. Good luck.

    What? Is this for real? I've never heard someone say this.
    After the bum address you gave me for free beers I don't know what's real anymore. I drove around all day.
    :lol:

    for those who don't know:

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    2006: Gorge 7/23 2008: Hartford 6/27 Beacon 7/1 2009: Spectrum 10/30-31
    2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
    2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
    2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
    2017: RRHoF 4/7   2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4   2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18 
    2022: MSG 9/11  2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
    2025: Pittsburgh 5/16+5/18
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 28,713
    RS151862 said:

    Unfortunately a lot of 10C seats have been obstructed view. It's like 50/50. Good luck.

    When have 10c seats been obstructed? Since 96 and 53 shows I ve never had one obstructed seat.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • gotthebottlegotthebottle San Diego Posts: 2,960
    aren't there bigger things to worry like that about in this world? It's a rock concert, just go and have fun and don't be a seat snob.
  • miheathermiheather Posts: 8
    A-ha! I was waiting for the inevitable insult!
  • wall232wall232 New York Posts: 1,346
    Never fails.
    NYPJ
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 28,713
    wall232 said:

    Never fails.

    Soooo true. I thought the op had a legit question. Oh well.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • SuziemaySuziemay Posts: 11,168
    Tough love here. You're wasting your time worrying about something you have no control over. Save up your energy for the show :rock_on:
  • miheathermiheather Posts: 8
    Good point. Thanks for the love either way. See you in Lexington in a few days. Raaaawk!
  • Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 21,291
    I'm 427xxx and have never been disappointed... You'll be fine
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  • markymark550markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,178
    euchrid said:

    You won't have the best seat in the house..but you certainly won't have the worst. Also it can be subjective what a "better" seat is. I've had first section in front of stage 20 rows back...and then 10 rows closer but in a section about mid floor. Both had pros and cons but I think I preferred the 20th row one..but someone else may prefer the other. Either way both were "good seats"

    I've had both this tour. Greenville was second section row 4. Columbia was first section row 25 (last row in lower bowl). For seats and visibility, I think I prefer second section and closer. However, the people around me at the Columbia show were much better than the ones at Greenville. Sometimes that can make a difference in your enjoyment of a show. Regardless, for both shows I had a blast and rocked my face off :rock_on:
  • blenderman69blenderman69 philly Posts: 2,104
    buck502000 said:

    466xxx here never been too impressed with my tickets - but I never worry, they are legit and face value. :)

    i'm 449xxx 1st time ten club reseved for philly2 where are your seats usually located?
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