Ticket prices

wnh1977
wnh1977 Iowa Posts: 650
edited February 2018 in The Porch
Today, I found out that tickets for the shows I'm interested in for 2018 are $122.50/ticket for Chicago... and $123.50 for Boston.  Let's take a walk down memory lane......

"Pearl Jam wanted to charge no more than $18.50 for tickets in '94, with service fees of no more than $1.80. Ticketmaster balked, saying that it needed at least $2 in fees simply to cover its own costs." - courtesy Ultimateclassicrock.com

"Our band, which is determined to keep ticket prices low, will always be in conflict with Ticketmaster," Gossard asserted. - courtesy Ultimateclassicrock.com


1998: 6/26, 6/27, 6/29
2000: 8/15, 8/18, 10/9, 10/11, 10/12
2003: 6/18, 6/21, 6/22
2005: 9/9, 9/28
2006: 5/16, 5/17, 6/26, 6/27
2007: 8/5
2009: 8/23, 8/24
2010: 5/3, 5/4, 5/21
2011: 9/3, 9/4, 9/11, 9/12
2013: 7/19, 11/16
2014: 10/3, 10/9, 10/12, 10/17
2016: 4/16, 8/20, 8/22
2018: 8/18, 8/20, 9/2
2022: 9/18
2023: 8/31, 9/2, 9/5
2024: 5/18, 6/29
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  • riley540
    riley540 Denver Colorado Posts: 1,132
    It’s been a long time. Supply and demand, matched with inflation. $130 is not bad in ticket world for a good show! 
  • AmishGuy91
    AmishGuy91 Posts: 834
    What costs the same now as it did in 94?
  • JimmyV
    JimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,598
    It's not 1994 anymore. People grow and priorities change. I'm not overly concerned about what they said or did in the past.

    Unfortunately it's not 2016 anymore, either. From $188 to $247 in just two years...that's a lot.
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  • iOnlyownMymind
    iOnlyownMymind Posts: 2,953
    How do these compare to the Europe prices?
  • riley540
    riley540 Denver Colorado Posts: 1,132
    JimmyV said:
    It's not 1994 anymore. People grow and priorities change. I'm not overly concerned about what they said or did in the past.

    Unfortunately it's not 2016 anymore, either. From $188 to $247 in just two years...that's a lot.
    I’m guessing the ticket issue caused this. Scalpers pick them up and get huge profits. Higher face value, the less attractive to people who don’t want them 
  • dankind
    dankind Posts: 20,841

    Cause I'll stop trying to make a difference 
    I'm not trying to make a difference 
    I'll stop trying to make a difference 

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  • 1STmammal2wearPants
    1STmammal2wearPants Worcester, MA Posts: 2,983
    JimmyV said:
    It's not 1994 anymore. People grow and priorities change. I'm not overly concerned about what they said or did in the past.

    Unfortunately it's not 2016 anymore, either. From $188 to $247 in just two years...that's a lot.
    Yeah - it's steep for me, so imagine asking my friend who was excited to go (and doesn't make a ton of $$), and letting him know that they're $120 a piece for someone that isn't as into the band. I was expecting $200, but this is tough for sure. That being said, they're my favorite band. I just couldn't afford a third show at this rate though if it were added.
    2003 Mansfield III 
    2004 Boston I 
    2006 Boston I 
    2008 Bonnaroo, Hartford, Mansfield I 
    2010 Hartford 
    2013 Worcester I, Worcester II, Hartford 
    2016 Bonnaroo, Fenway I, Fenway II 
    2018 Fenway I, Fenway II 
    2021 Sea.Hear.Now
    2022 Camden
    2024 MSG I, Fenway I, Fenway II
  • Jvfireman416
    Jvfireman416 Posts: 95
    Also trying to raise money for homeless 
  • vest71
    vest71 Posts: 239
    94 long time ago.... boy they were naiive back then....but you are so right concert tickets,even for small "unknown" bands, are through the roof, but fuck it we only live ones and fingers crossed for Boston tix. we are so going to the states this year .... see u all
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  • Vedderman23
    Vedderman23 Posts: 862
    These threads crack me up....
    "Fuck the talkin', let's start rocking." - E.V. 9-5-00

    8/25/98, 8/21/00, 9/5/00, 4/26/03, 5/3/03, 6/24/03, 9/28/05, 10/03/05, 5/20/06, 6/23/06, EV 8/16/08, EV 6/18/09, 5/20/10, 9/15/11, 10/11/13, 10/27/13, 10/1/14, 8/20/16, 8/22/16, TOTD 11/7/16, 8/18/18, 9/2/18, 9/4/18, 9/11/22, 9/14/22, 8/26/24, 9/12/24, 9/27/24, 9/29/24, 5/16/25, 5/18/25
  • evilution
    evilution Posts: 67
    Inflation: $20 in 1994 is the equivalent of $33 dollars in 2017. So let’s not blame this all on inflation.
  • tschav
    tschav Posts: 2,899
    My bet is on this possible scenario:
    1. Band wants more than usual allotment of fan club seating in the venues.
    2. Ticket companies have less ways to cash in on what they consider "fair market" pricing or secondary market revenue.
    3. Band and ticket company have to compromise on a deal where prices are higher than what we expect, but at least band secures more seats for fans. And in turn, less fans paying over face on secondary market.
  • hihobibo
    hihobibo Tampa, FL Posts: 1,140
    This year I have paid $293 for a pair of Taylor Swift (2nd level of a stadium), $236 for a pair of Foo Fighters Pit tickets (Amphitheatre), and $410 for a pair of floor tickets to Justin Timberlake (arena). So the ticket prices listed are on par with these other major acts touring this year. 

    And I know....one of those acts are not like the others. Guess who was my choice versus my wife's picks....
  • wnh1977
    wnh1977 Iowa Posts: 650
    AmishGuy91 said:
    What costs the same now as it did in 94?
    What costs 6x as much as it did in 1994?  Not only that, but where's the concern for the young fans wanting to see their favorite band at a reasonable price?  Those self-righteous quotes from 20+ years ago are quite comical today... 
    1998: 6/26, 6/27, 6/29
    2000: 8/15, 8/18, 10/9, 10/11, 10/12
    2003: 6/18, 6/21, 6/22
    2005: 9/9, 9/28
    2006: 5/16, 5/17, 6/26, 6/27
    2007: 8/5
    2009: 8/23, 8/24
    2010: 5/3, 5/4, 5/21
    2011: 9/3, 9/4, 9/11, 9/12
    2013: 7/19, 11/16
    2014: 10/3, 10/9, 10/12, 10/17
    2016: 4/16, 8/20, 8/22
    2018: 8/18, 8/20, 9/2
    2022: 9/18
    2023: 8/31, 9/2, 9/5
    2024: 5/18, 6/29
  • wnh1977
    wnh1977 Iowa Posts: 650
    evilution said:
    Inflation: $20 in 1994 is the equivalent of $33 dollars in 2017. So let’s not blame this all on inflation.
    Exactly!
    1998: 6/26, 6/27, 6/29
    2000: 8/15, 8/18, 10/9, 10/11, 10/12
    2003: 6/18, 6/21, 6/22
    2005: 9/9, 9/28
    2006: 5/16, 5/17, 6/26, 6/27
    2007: 8/5
    2009: 8/23, 8/24
    2010: 5/3, 5/4, 5/21
    2011: 9/3, 9/4, 9/11, 9/12
    2013: 7/19, 11/16
    2014: 10/3, 10/9, 10/12, 10/17
    2016: 4/16, 8/20, 8/22
    2018: 8/18, 8/20, 9/2
    2022: 9/18
    2023: 8/31, 9/2, 9/5
    2024: 5/18, 6/29
  • MickeyMouse
    MickeyMouse Posts: 1,057
    The concert and music industry has changed immensely since 1994.  Gone are the days of million dollar record advances and sales.  Bands make their money on touring now, period.  It wasn’t always like that, but now it is.  

    If you think $125 per ticket WITH FEES is bad for a top-tier rock band’s best ticket then you need to look at other acts and what they charge for much worse.  For 2018, these prices are not only fair for their stature, but arguably a “deal” considering they are the best seats in the house.
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  • OC34NS
    OC34NS On The Beach... Posts: 17
    "hey, you kids get out of my yard!" lol

    don't go...
  • wnh1977
    wnh1977 Iowa Posts: 650
    Vedderman23 said:
    These threads crack me up....
    Fans not admitting that this band is turning into late-era Rolling Stones cracks me up
    1998: 6/26, 6/27, 6/29
    2000: 8/15, 8/18, 10/9, 10/11, 10/12
    2003: 6/18, 6/21, 6/22
    2005: 9/9, 9/28
    2006: 5/16, 5/17, 6/26, 6/27
    2007: 8/5
    2009: 8/23, 8/24
    2010: 5/3, 5/4, 5/21
    2011: 9/3, 9/4, 9/11, 9/12
    2013: 7/19, 11/16
    2014: 10/3, 10/9, 10/12, 10/17
    2016: 4/16, 8/20, 8/22
    2018: 8/18, 8/20, 9/2
    2022: 9/18
    2023: 8/31, 9/2, 9/5
    2024: 5/18, 6/29
  • Bentleyspop
    Bentleyspop Craft Beer Brewery, Colorado Posts: 11,406
    Vedderman23 said:
    These threads crack me up....
    Me too
    And often I wonder if the people who think the ticket prices should still be in line with 1994 prices are upset at "not so angry" Eddie and the lack of a mosh pit.
  • JP218404
    JP218404 NJ Posts: 1,412
    every ticket in the places are the same prices.  find an act doing that outside of Phish.  The Misfits are charging 250 for GA tickets,
    $120 a ticket WITH fees isn't outrageous at all.
    Marquee 91
    Wetlands 91
    CBGB 91
    Roseland 91
    and many, many more
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