TOTD Ticketmaster Tix... What a joke

buck502000

Kinda glad missed out on all these - gonna save big time $$$ and going to get a proper west coast PJ tour someday

JR76262

seattle night 2 was sent to public only no club tickets

tschav

So once PJ Wrigley shows are done we'll get a few midwest dates? Please?

drakeheuer14

tschav said:

So once PJ Wrigley shows are done we'll get a few midwest dates? Please?

+1 please Toledo, OH

PJ_Soul

GoodbyeForNow said:

So so frustrating :( fuck. Was on 20 seconds before the sale started. tried on my cell and computer under my account and husbands account. Sold out in seconds. Nothing even came up except for that god damn i'm not a bot box which irritates the fuck out of me. 23 minute later - nothing What a joke. Tried to get through on the phone. God damn automated system. Couldn't get through a live person.

Was Seattle night 2 an option through the 10club? (got shut out for night 1)

2nd nights that are added right after the first sells out are never sold through 10C.

rockpants

Well, that was a gong show, but I'm going to the 2nd Seattle show! Mezz Section 11, Row D, Seat 7. So basically, I'll be right up against the wall of the venue, but end seats = more room to groove. Halfway back from the stage in the upper level is better for a shorty like me than at the back of the orchestra, too, so I'm rather chuffed. I've only been on Stone's side once for PJ - normally I'm either middle-Jeff or Mike-side - so I'm happy on that front, as well. (I'm just assuming their set-up will mirror PJ's?)

But I also agree that TM can get fucked.

MyBitterHands76

Yeah no luck with the first Philly show, Got Philly night 2. No issues really there.

pledgeagrievance

pjhawks said:

AceCool said:

I can't believe that anybody actually attempts to buy tickets directly through TM. That whole setup is the biggest POS deal ever. It was bad enough 20+ years ago when you had to call in to the local TM outlet and all you were battling was the thousands of local fans trying to get through on the 10 phone lines they had. Now that you go through their computer system and you are battling actual fans (potentially) nationwide on top of those scumfuck brokers and their phonebots, it's the ultimate stacked deck.
Especially after reading the article that was linked on here a few months back inwhich the former CEO of TM spelled it out how by the time that tickets are "released to the public" there are probably only 10-15% left of what the house capacity is. Such a fucking scam. As pissed as so many people are about the prices that get charged on the secondary market, I have come to realize that more often than not if I really want to see a high demand show my first stop is a web site that rhymes with Schmub Shlub.

i don't even try anymore. it's a wasted effort. if i really want to go to a show i'll find a ticket on that other site. as i get older i'd rather pay more for a quality seat anyway.

Yup

PJ_Soul

pledgeagrievance said:

pjhawks said:

AceCool said:

I can't believe that anybody actually attempts to buy tickets directly through TM. That whole setup is the biggest POS deal ever. It was bad enough 20+ years ago when you had to call in to the local TM outlet and all you were battling was the thousands of local fans trying to get through on the 10 phone lines they had. Now that you go through their computer system and you are battling actual fans (potentially) nationwide on top of those scumfuck brokers and their phonebots, it's the ultimate stacked deck.
Especially after reading the article that was linked on here a few months back inwhich the former CEO of TM spelled it out how by the time that tickets are "released to the public" there are probably only 10-15% left of what the house capacity is. Such a fucking scam. As pissed as so many people are about the prices that get charged on the secondary market, I have come to realize that more often than not if I really want to see a high demand show my first stop is a web site that rhymes with Schmub Shlub.

i don't even try anymore. it's a wasted effort. if i really want to go to a show i'll find a ticket on that other site. as i get older i'd rather pay more for a quality seat anyway.

Yup

Ouch. Well, this is definitely confirmation that the problem will just get worse and worse, since the solution for many is the very cause of the problem. (it's not a wasted effort unless no one is getting tix for any shows from TM, which isn't the case).

EchoesOnMars

Had to go through Ticket Liquidator

SPEEDY MCCREADY

What's everyone's opinion of the folks here who purchased the tickets, with having NO intentions of going to the show? They just purchased them, with the hope of trading for Wrigley or Fenway.

edwho

Did I somehow change into a bot halfway through this process? How many times do I need to prove this? You’re going to get the clicks anyway!

nicknyr15

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

What's everyone's opinion of the folks here who purchased the tickets, with having NO intentions of going to the show? They just purchased them, with the hope of trading for Wrigley or Fenway.

Fair game IMO. As long as people aren't selling above face I have no problem.

pledgeagrievance

PJ_Soul said:

pledgeagrievance said:

pjhawks said:

AceCool said:

I can't believe that anybody actually attempts to buy tickets directly through TM. That whole setup is the biggest POS deal ever. It was bad enough 20+ years ago when you had to call in to the local TM outlet and all you were battling was the thousands of local fans trying to get through on the 10 phone lines they had. Now that you go through their computer system and you are battling actual fans (potentially) nationwide on top of those scumfuck brokers and their phonebots, it's the ultimate stacked deck.
Especially after reading the article that was linked on here a few months back inwhich the former CEO of TM spelled it out how by the time that tickets are "released to the public" there are probably only 10-15% left of what the house capacity is. Such a fucking scam. As pissed as so many people are about the prices that get charged on the secondary market, I have come to realize that more often than not if I really want to see a high demand show my first stop is a web site that rhymes with Schmub Shlub.

i don't even try anymore. it's a wasted effort. if i really want to go to a show i'll find a ticket on that other site. as i get older i'd rather pay more for a quality seat anyway.

Yup

Ouch. Well, this is definitely confirmation that the problem will just get worse and worse, since the solution for many is the very cause of the problem. (it's not a wasted effort unless no one is getting tix for any shows from TM, which isn't the case).

You seem to imply that I'm part of the problem. It's born out of frustration of the system. Don't blame me or judge me. This is why I skip your posts 99% of the time

VOLARE

This thread gave me the heads up on SF2, scored a pair instantly just as an attempt to see if there was any difference from SEA1/2. Thanks everybody for the updates and info. I'm happy to get to go!

hedonist

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

What's everyone's opinion of the folks here who purchased the tickets, with having NO intentions of going to the show? They just purchased them, with the hope of trading for Wrigley or Fenway.

What if they got them for friends, or friends of friends? I don't see that as any different...as in, I think it's OK. I turned into an edwho-like bot when trying earlier

And congrats, VOLARE (whoooa, as Dino would say).

AceCool

PJ_Soul said:

pledgeagrievance said:

pjhawks said:

AceCool said:

I can't believe that anybody actually attempts to buy tickets directly through TM. That whole setup is the biggest POS deal ever. It was bad enough 20+ years ago when you had to call in to the local TM outlet and all you were battling was the thousands of local fans trying to get through on the 10 phone lines they had. Now that you go through their computer system and you are battling actual fans (potentially) nationwide on top of those scumfuck brokers and their phonebots, it's the ultimate stacked deck.
Especially after reading the article that was linked on here a few months back inwhich the former CEO of TM spelled it out how by the time that tickets are "released to the public" there are probably only 10-15% left of what the house capacity is. Such a fucking scam. As pissed as so many people are about the prices that get charged on the secondary market, I have come to realize that more often than not if I really want to see a high demand show my first stop is a web site that rhymes with Schmub Shlub.

i don't even try anymore. it's a wasted effort. if i really want to go to a show i'll find a ticket on that other site. as i get older i'd rather pay more for a quality seat anyway.

Yup

Ouch. Well, this is definitely confirmation that the problem will just get worse and worse, since the solution for many is the very cause of the problem. (it's not a wasted effort unless no one is getting tix for any shows from TM, which isn't the case).

pjhawks and I are totally on the same page. Why should I bother banging my head against the wall dealing with a shitty company like TM? It's nothing but aggravation dealing with their system, feeling like I have to claw tooth and nail for the worst seats in the house and that's on the total off chance that I'm able to get through when there are tickets still available in the first place. I'm older now and have more coin to blow on this shit so if I'm going to get jacked for the tickets I might as well be able to go and shop around and be able to choose the better seat.

There will never be a return to the good(bad) old days where tickets are only sold in local record stores to kids who have camped out for days. Sorry, Soul, I am not the cause of the problem, I just want to see the fucking concert and this is the modern reality.

on2legs

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

What's everyone's opinion of the folks here who purchased the tickets, with having NO intentions of going to the show? They just purchased them, with the hope of trading for Wrigley or Fenway.

No issue as long as they aren't scalping them. Trading ticket for ticket seems fair to everyone.

dlymnfld

EchoesOnMars said:

dlymnfld said:

I just scored Loge tickets for the second Philly show. Anyone been to venue and know if Loge are good seats?

Awesome seats, saw the Grateful Dead there a few years ago, good seats

Nice. Thanks for the feedback.

dlymnfld

AceCool said:

PJ_Soul said:

pledgeagrievance said:

pjhawks said:

AceCool said:

I can't believe that anybody actually attempts to buy tickets directly through TM. That whole setup is the biggest POS deal ever. It was bad enough 20+ years ago when you had to call in to the local TM outlet and all you were battling was the thousands of local fans trying to get through on the 10 phone lines they had. Now that you go through their computer system and you are battling actual fans (potentially) nationwide on top of those scumfuck brokers and their phonebots, it's the ultimate stacked deck.
Especially after reading the article that was linked on here a few months back inwhich the former CEO of TM spelled it out how by the time that tickets are "released to the public" there are probably only 10-15% left of what the house capacity is. Such a fucking scam. As pissed as so many people are about the prices that get charged on the secondary market, I have come to realize that more often than not if I really want to see a high demand show my first stop is a web site that rhymes with Schmub Shlub.

i don't even try anymore. it's a wasted effort. if i really want to go to a show i'll find a ticket on that other site. as i get older i'd rather pay more for a quality seat anyway.

Yup

Ouch. Well, this is definitely confirmation that the problem will just get worse and worse, since the solution for many is the very cause of the problem. (it's not a wasted effort unless no one is getting tix for any shows from TM, which isn't the case).

pjhawks and I are totally on the same page. Why should I bother banging my head against the wall dealing with a shitty company like TM? It's nothing but aggravation dealing with their system, feeling like I have to claw tooth and nail for the worst seats in the house and that's on the total off chance that I'm able to get through when there are tickets still available in the first place. I'm older now and have more coin to blow on this shit so if I'm going to get jacked for the tickets I might as well be able to go and shop around and be able to choose the better seat.

There will never be a return to the good(bad) old days where tickets are only sold in local record stores to kids who have camped out for days. Sorry, Soul, I am not the cause of the problem, I just want to see the fucking concert and this is the modern reality.

My logic is I play the game of trying to score good tickets on TM as I like the rush and the hunt. If I pull shitty seats or get shut out then I just spend the extra cash on Stub hub or just wait until day of the show as they usually drop GA tix then. There isn't anything you can't go to if you have the money and or the desire to go. I've been to Super Bowls and haggled with scalpers as I didn't want to pay the 800 face value.