Behind GA, or "wings"

robbie

Can someone enlighten me, do the lowest 10c numbers for reserved start at row 1 behind GA, or in the lower rows of the "wings"? I love wing seats, not so much love for flat on floor behind GA. Reasonably low # 192xxx

on2legs

The wings. 

OceansMagnet

In Dallas 2013 my 272xxx got me 9th row on the floor so I’m guessing lower wings. 

robbie

Thanks. I haven't asked for reserved since they offered GA pit. Sounds like they start with wings
 Hoping Ticketmaster does too.

Poncier

10 Club definitely started in the wings, went a few sections back on each side, then went to back of floor, then back to the lowers further back (beyond center ice).
However Ticketmaster may not follow the exact same route, we don't know.
If you look at any of your old Ticketmaster stubs they have a code on them, an X code, that ranks the location. So for example a front row center ticket will have 1X on the ticket, a decent lower might have 33X or so and a balcony seat might have 127X.
Whatever ranking Ticketmaster has seats in the venue already (they've done this forever) will my guess be how they distribute tix. So as long as they rank good lower sections better than rear floors, those would go to the highest seniority members.

PB11041

just throwing it out there now, if I don't win GA I would be willing to swap wings for first couple rows in seated on floor.  I just prefer the sound straight on.  

BR2428

I’m interested in this topic too. I have a number in the 85k range and of few stadium shows I’ve been to over the years, I’ve always been in the wings. At the Seattle home show, I was on the field behind the pit. 

I never knew about the x codes on the tickets, so I went back and looked. 

2018 - Safeco Field, Seattle - 112X (field)
2013 - Key Arena, Seattle - 4X (wing)

NDJeff7

My reserved in Charlotte '13 with my 2xxxx was first row in the wing closest to the stage. I'm pretty much expecting the same this year with these shows.

CantKeepmedown

I have a 198xxx.  In 2013 in Worcester, I had seats on the wings (McCready side) about 10-12 rows up.  Great seats.  Great view.  In Hartford on the same tour, I was 3rd row center behind GA.  I liked the wings better, as you could see much better, but you can't go wrong with either.  

symptomsfade

75x arenas always wing, stadium first couple rows behind GA

Poncier

CantKeepmedown said:

I have a 198xxx.  In 2013 in Worcester, I had seats on the wings (McCready side) about 10-12 rows up.  Great seats.  Great view.  In Hartford on the same tour, I was 3rd row center behind GA.  I liked the wings better, as you could see much better, but you can't go wrong with either.  

I think Hartford that year had a lot bigger demand in reserved. My 70XXX got me 2 sections away from stage on Mike's side.
Hartford drawing both the Boston and NYC crowds usually a high demand show.

faithful2you

I think they start in the wings and then go to the floor.   "Best Seats Available"    My 10C # 219xxx
2013 Wrigley:   Field behind GA
2016 Wrigley:   Row 3 & 5 down 3rd base line just behind the short wall to the field both nights.  Didn't care for these seats as much as being behind GA
2018 Wrigley:   Row 4ish in the second section behind GA center.

robbie

So, is there no longer a way to prioritize shows? I just called the Ticketmaster 10c ticket number ( 855-868-4782 ) and am FAR more confused than before I called. First the guy told me that GA tickets, all tickets for that matter are assigned by "when you got in line" meaning that the time you requested tickets put you in a line and if you change your ticket request, you go to the back of the line again. This cannot be true right??? Then he said that if I put in for Oakland night 1 yesterday, then added Oakland 2 today that it would consider my latest request first, and there is now way to select your own priority of shows you want to attend in order. When I asked if they would fill the GA with requests for GA only, then open it up to " best available " if some were left over from the GA only requests, he went back to telling me it mattered when I got in line ( what time I put in my request ) then he told me that if I put in for "best available" it would randomly select GA or Reserved. Also. He didn't have a supervisor available that could clear any of this up. To be fair, he sounded more confused than confident in every detail, so I'm not saying this is how it works,  in fact I HIGHLY DOUBT IT, but this is how the Ticketmaster 10c center thinks it works. So.....

PB11041

robbie said:

So, is there no longer a way to prioritize shows? I just called the Ticketmaster 10c ticket number ( 855-868-4782 ) and am FAR more confused than before I called. First the guy told me that GA tickets, all tickets for that matter are assigned by "when you got in line" meaning that the time you requested tickets put you in a line and if you change your ticket request, you go to the back of the line again. This cannot be true right??? Then he said that if I put in for Oakland night 1 yesterday, then added Oakland 2 today that it would consider my latest request first, and there is now way to select your own priority of shows you want to attend in order. When I asked if they would fill the GA with requests for GA only, then open it up to " best available " if some were left over from the GA only requests, he went back to telling me it mattered when I got in line ( what time I put in my request ) then he told me that if I put in for "best available" it would randomly select GA or Reserved. Also. He didn't have a supervisor available that could clear any of this up. To be fair, he sounded more confused than confident in every detail, so I'm not saying this is how it works,  in fact I HIGHLY DOUBT IT, but this is how the Ticketmaster 10c center thinks it works. So.....

So, pulled right from the email of yesterday and the website

"The presale ticket request window opens today, January 13 and closes Wednesday, January 15 at 11:59pm PT. Please take your time and read all about this new process below. The time you submit your ticket request has no impact on whether or not your request is confirmed."

robbie

PB11041 said:

robbie said:

So, is there no longer a way to prioritize shows? I just called the Ticketmaster 10c ticket number ( 855-868-4782 ) and am FAR more confused than before I called. First the guy told me that GA tickets, all tickets for that matter are assigned by "when you got in line" meaning that the time you requested tickets put you in a line and if you change your ticket request, you go to the back of the line again. This cannot be true right??? Then he said that if I put in for Oakland night 1 yesterday, then added Oakland 2 today that it would consider my latest request first, and there is now way to select your own priority of shows you want to attend in order. When I asked if they would fill the GA with requests for GA only, then open it up to " best available " if some were left over from the GA only requests, he went back to telling me it mattered when I got in line ( what time I put in my request ) then he told me that if I put in for "best available" it would randomly select GA or Reserved. Also. He didn't have a supervisor available that could clear any of this up. To be fair, he sounded more confused than confident in every detail, so I'm not saying this is how it works,  in fact I HIGHLY DOUBT IT, but this is how the Ticketmaster 10c center thinks it works. So.....

So, pulled right from the email of yesterday and the website

"The presale ticket request window opens today, January 13 and closes Wednesday, January 15 at 11:59pm PT. Please take your time and read all about this new process below. The time you submit your ticket request has no impact on whether or not your request is confirmed."

That makes more sense. Now, anyone know how I prioritize the shows I want to attend?

Ray J. T.

robbie said:

PB11041 said:

robbie said:

So, is there no longer a way to prioritize shows? I just called the Ticketmaster 10c ticket number ( 855-868-4782 ) and am FAR more confused than before I called. First the guy told me that GA tickets, all tickets for that matter are assigned by "when you got in line" meaning that the time you requested tickets put you in a line and if you change your ticket request, you go to the back of the line again. This cannot be true right??? Then he said that if I put in for Oakland night 1 yesterday, then added Oakland 2 today that it would consider my latest request first, and there is now way to select your own priority of shows you want to attend in order. When I asked if they would fill the GA with requests for GA only, then open it up to " best available " if some were left over from the GA only requests, he went back to telling me it mattered when I got in line ( what time I put in my request ) then he told me that if I put in for "best available" it would randomly select GA or Reserved. Also. He didn't have a supervisor available that could clear any of this up. To be fair, he sounded more confused than confident in every detail, so I'm not saying this is how it works,  in fact I HIGHLY DOUBT IT, but this is how the Ticketmaster 10c center thinks it works. So.....

So, pulled right from the email of yesterday and the website

"The presale ticket request window opens today, January 13 and closes Wednesday, January 15 at 11:59pm PT. Please take your time and read all about this new process below. The time you submit your ticket request has no impact on whether or not your request is confirmed."

That makes more sense. Now, anyone know how I prioritize the shows I want to attend?

Once you arrive at the step of prioritizing your shows, just click and drag to place them in the order you want to prioritize. I believe this is step 2 or 3 in the process. 

2-feign-reluctance

Low 100s checking in - wings are fucking awesome! Have seen them 3x in the wings all on Stone's side, stage level, perfect line of sight and sound every time.

lexicondevil

PB11041 said:

robbie said:

So, is there no longer a way to prioritize shows? I just called the Ticketmaster 10c ticket number ( 855-868-4782 ) and am FAR more confused than before I called. First the guy told me that GA tickets, all tickets for that matter are assigned by "when you got in line" meaning that the time you requested tickets put you in a line and if you change your ticket request, you go to the back of the line again. This cannot be true right??? Then he said that if I put in for Oakland night 1 yesterday, then added Oakland 2 today that it would consider my latest request first, and there is now way to select your own priority of shows you want to attend in order. When I asked if they would fill the GA with requests for GA only, then open it up to " best available " if some were left over from the GA only requests, he went back to telling me it mattered when I got in line ( what time I put in my request ) then he told me that if I put in for "best available" it would randomly select GA or Reserved. Also. He didn't have a supervisor available that could clear any of this up. To be fair, he sounded more confused than confident in every detail, so I'm not saying this is how it works,  in fact I HIGHLY DOUBT IT, but this is how the Ticketmaster 10c center thinks it works. So.....

So, pulled right from the email of yesterday and the website

"The presale ticket request window opens today, January 13 and closes Wednesday, January 15 at 11:59pm PT. Please take your time and read all about this new process below. The time you submit your ticket request has no impact on whether or not your request is confirmed."

Just to get nitpicky and add to anxiety levels, it doesn't say anything about position in a virtual line. It only addresses your request confirmation. I don't know. Either way, I put in my request last night and there's nothing to do but wait.

MayDay10

My experience is the first few sections on the side are filled in first, followed by behind GA, followed by elevated seated areas further back

mr bungle

lexicondevil said:

PB11041 said:

robbie said:

So, is there no longer a way to prioritize shows? I just called the Ticketmaster 10c ticket number ( 855-868-4782 ) and am FAR more confused than before I called. First the guy told me that GA tickets, all tickets for that matter are assigned by "when you got in line" meaning that the time you requested tickets put you in a line and if you change your ticket request, you go to the back of the line again. This cannot be true right??? Then he said that if I put in for Oakland night 1 yesterday, then added Oakland 2 today that it would consider my latest request first, and there is now way to select your own priority of shows you want to attend in order. When I asked if they would fill the GA with requests for GA only, then open it up to " best available " if some were left over from the GA only requests, he went back to telling me it mattered when I got in line ( what time I put in my request ) then he told me that if I put in for "best available" it would randomly select GA or Reserved. Also. He didn't have a supervisor available that could clear any of this up. To be fair, he sounded more confused than confident in every detail, so I'm not saying this is how it works,  in fact I HIGHLY DOUBT IT, but this is how the Ticketmaster 10c center thinks it works. So.....

So, pulled right from the email of yesterday and the website

"The presale ticket request window opens today, January 13 and closes Wednesday, January 15 at 11:59pm PT. Please take your time and read all about this new process below. The time you submit your ticket request has no impact on whether or not your request is confirmed."

Just to get nitpicky and add to anxiety levels, it doesn't say anything about position in a virtual line. It only addresses your request confirmation. I don't know. Either way, I put in my request last night and there's nothing to do but wait.

There is not a virtual line for 10c tickets.  Everyone that puts in there requests by the deadline has equal chance for tickets.

bigbiggzy

So - if you select “Best Available” - is there a chance that your ticks could be ‘GA’?

PB11041

lexicondevil said:

PB11041 said:

robbie said:

So, is there no longer a way to prioritize shows? I just called the Ticketmaster 10c ticket number ( 855-868-4782 ) and am FAR more confused than before I called. First the guy told me that GA tickets, all tickets for that matter are assigned by "when you got in line" meaning that the time you requested tickets put you in a line and if you change your ticket request, you go to the back of the line again. This cannot be true right??? Then he said that if I put in for Oakland night 1 yesterday, then added Oakland 2 today that it would consider my latest request first, and there is now way to select your own priority of shows you want to attend in order. When I asked if they would fill the GA with requests for GA only, then open it up to " best available " if some were left over from the GA only requests, he went back to telling me it mattered when I got in line ( what time I put in my request ) then he told me that if I put in for "best available" it would randomly select GA or Reserved. Also. He didn't have a supervisor available that could clear any of this up. To be fair, he sounded more confused than confident in every detail, so I'm not saying this is how it works,  in fact I HIGHLY DOUBT IT, but this is how the Ticketmaster 10c center thinks it works. So.....

So, pulled right from the email of yesterday and the website

"The presale ticket request window opens today, January 13 and closes Wednesday, January 15 at 11:59pm PT. Please take your time and read all about this new process below. The time you submit your ticket request has no impact on whether or not your request is confirmed."

Just to get nitpicky and add to anxiety levels, it doesn't say anything about position in a virtual line. It only addresses your request confirmation. I don't know. Either way, I put in my request last night and there's nothing to do but wait.

request confirmed in the context they are using it is the actual selection and confirmation of a requested order.  Not a confirmation that you choose to participate in the lottery.

NewfieintheUSA

bigbiggzy said:

So - if you select “Best Available” - is there a chance that your ticks could be ‘GA’?

Yes

Saltzy23

I am probably in the minority, but I like backstage, as long as it's in the 100's.

It's pretty majestic getting to see the crowd from the band's perspective.

I don't really care that they are facing the other direction for most of the show.....at all.

PB11041

bigbiggzy said:

So - if you select “Best Available” - is there a chance that your ticks could be ‘GA’?

Yes.  There are a lot of factors, such as if you have multiple shows, how you rank them etc.

But in essence, look at this way, if 10 people put in a request for 18 tickets and there are 6 GA available and 12 reserved:

First member selected had GA only as option - they get 2 GA
Second member selected had Reserved only as option - they get 2 RES
Third member selected had Best Available as option - they get 2 GA
Fourth member selected had Reserved only as option - they get 2 RES
Fifth member selected had Best Available as option - they get 2 GA
Sixth member selected had GA only as option - they get no tickets
Seventh member selected had Best Available as option - they get 2 RES
Eighth member selected had Best Available as option - they get 2 RES
Ninth member selected had Best Available as option - they get 2 RES
Tenth member selected had Best Available as option - they get 2 RES

MR242791

Saltzy23 said:

I am probably in the minority, but I like backstage, as long as it's in the 100's.

It's pretty majestic getting to see the crowd from the band's perspective.

I don't really care that they are facing the other direction for most of the show.....at all.

I love viewing concerts from behind the stage too