And another whole row of platinum tickets just appeared in orchestra center for newark. such bs.
I keep seeing these posts for Newark. Are these same drops happening for NY? I wonder if all venues will see this as the show date approaches. Agree...major BS.
I feel bad for all those people that bought platinum tickets at the face value price of 6 or 7 hundred and are trying to sell them on fan to fan next to a seat that is selling for 170$. There was no other way to have sold their tickets and now lots of other lower prices and better situated options are available.
And another whole row of platinum tickets just appeared in orchestra center for newark. such bs.
Yep, 16 additional tickets held back to artificially manipulate ‘platinum’ demand. Total bullshit on the part of TM.
I agree. remember the band/artist has agreed to this also. So it's not just ticketmaster.
Mostly. Usually it's a promoter guaranteeing a certain amount of money to play a gig. Then it's up to the promoter on how to sell the tickets in a way they can pay the guarantee and make some money on top. It's entirely possible for an artists to turn a blind eye to what a promoter is doing. We make $500k playing this gig kind of thing, but not worrying about the rest.
I think one of the blatant examples was when a promoter for Metallica concerts was selling blocks of tickets directly to scalpers above face value. This was happening alot in the industry so promoters could pay what they told the band (and make a profit). I suppose in that example the band did kind of know what was going on....
but yah.. it's possible for an artist to take the guarantee and not worry about how those funds are being raised, but on the flip side, PJ has put so much thought into their tickets and prices, that it would seem uncharacteristic to fly under the radar on this tour.
And another whole row of platinum tickets just appeared in orchestra center for newark. such bs.
Yep, 16 additional tickets held back to artificially manipulate ‘platinum’ demand. Total bullshit on the part of TM.
I agree. remember the band/artist has agreed to this also. So it's not just ticketmaster.
Good point.
I think we can all agree it sucks but we don't know anything about bands contracts with Ticketmaster. Yes they have to agree to it I guess but we don't know what the alternative or what happens if they don't. It might be one of those things they have to agree with but there really isn't another choice. Are their popular bands who play theaters or larger venues that don't have platinum tickets?
Why can’t I change the price of my ticket when I list it for sale? To allow more fans to purchase tickets at face value, tickets may only be listed at the price set by the artist. There will be no additional fees charged to Exchange users for buying or selling tickets on the Exchange.
I feel bad for all those people that bought platinum tickets at the face value price of 6 or 7 hundred and are trying to sell them on fan to fan next to a seat that is selling for 170$. There was no other way to have sold their tickets and now lots of other lower prices and better situated options are available.
I paid $1090 for my platinum beacon ticket the day it released. lower balcony.
Why can’t I change the price of my ticket when I list it for sale? To allow more fans to purchase tickets at face value, tickets may only be listed at the price set by the artist. There will be no additional fees charged to Exchange users for buying or selling tickets on the Exchange.
But we, as Ticketmaster, can jerk around the face value price while you can’t!
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Really can't believe what I'm reading. All the complaining. If you didn't want/think you could go ,then why buy a ticket? You know how many fans were locked out? Gang, your able to get first access as a fan, and your complaining?? They are keeping it out of the bots and secondary market so we don't have to pay the mark up. This is the most fair way for REAL fans to go to shows. You can't have it both ways.
Ticketmaster just dropped 5th row tickets for Chicago N1 @ $195, missed out but still got a ORCH row D.
Wow. This is great. Thank you for the heads up!!
One of the benefits of working from home - keeping a tab open and watching TM add seats or drop prices over the past few weeks. Hard work finally paid off.
Stubhub still has 82 tickets left for tonight’s show, 1 hour before show time. The prices start at $140, which means the seller is losing money on these.
316 tickets currently available on TM for Chicago N2. Hahaha. I'm sure they'll release even more next week. What a scam. Most people couldn't get any thru 10c or "verified fan," just so they could manufacture scarcity, and trick people with overpriced platinum tickets. A disgrace. Maybe even the basis for a future class action lawsuit (and TM is no stranger to such lawsuits).
This tour was overpriced from the start. Plus by the looks of the warm up show last night, it’s not a normal Eddie solo show. A new album and covers for 200+ No thanks. I’ll be watching the tix dishing for newark for way below face
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Ticketmaster just dropped 5th row tickets for Chicago N1 @ $195, missed out but still got a ORCH row D.
Wow. This is great. Thank you for the heads up!!
One of the benefits of working from home - keeping a tab open and watching TM add seats or drop prices over the past few weeks. Hard work finally paid off.
Appears a lot of these similar seats from yesterday's drop are "platinum" now. Not as pricey as the platinums have been, but still an increase. Thanks again.
I'm sure it's been covered but anyone know why I can't sell my seat for Newark as a pair....they are seats 19 and 21....they only allow me to sell them as singles....I get it thinks they are not next to each other but why are other Pairs allowed to be listed as pairs though....frustrating
I have two Orchestra Right for Seattle 2 that I will be posting on F2F tonight, 2/8 @ 8pm Pacific Time. Hopefully someone who was shut out can get them. 10c tix.
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There was no other way to have sold their tickets and now lots of other lower prices and better situated options are available.
"...I changed by not changing at all..."
Why can’t I change the price of my ticket when I list it for sale?
To allow more fans to purchase tickets at face value, tickets may only be listed at the price set by the artist. There will be no additional fees charged to Exchange users for buying or selling tickets on the Exchange.
I feel like a total jackass
Gang, your able to get first access as a fan, and your complaining?? They are keeping it out of the bots and secondary market so we don't have to pay the mark up.
This is the most fair way for REAL fans to go to shows. You can't have it both ways.
I have two tix for Beacon tomorrow, Friday night together in Loge 1.
Face value.
Please PM if interested.
Wetlands 91
CBGB 91
Roseland 91
and many, many more