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Ticket Prices For Solo Tour Are Ridiculous!

ratskellerratskeller Posts: 16
edited April 2009 in Given To Fly (live)
$80 a ticket...for Ed solo...Really? I'm a big fan of Pearl Jam and I've seen them 20 times but if this is where the ticket prices are headed I can't afford to be a fan! Are the proceeds going to charity at least?
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  • Superunknown_jamSuperunknown_jam Posts: 83
    agreed... :|
    Speaking as a child of the 90's
  • InMyTree4InMyTree4 Posts: 1,239
    they have been the same price for all of his solo tours...and i think its pretty good becuase of the GREAT seats people get through 10c at these shows
    PJ:7/2/03.9/28/04.5/25/06.8/5/07.6/14/08.6/27/08.6/28/08.6/30/08.
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  • youngsteryoungster Boston Posts: 6,576
    There's another website that already has tickets for all shows except Hawaii and the cheapest ticket is like $250 per seat. $80 sounds good compared to that but I'm not spending anything cause I'm unemployed and have a family to support in the meantime on unemployment. There's more important things in life than seeing Ed play the same songs in a different order all over again.
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  • DeLukinDeLukin Posts: 2,757
    You don't like it, don't buy it. Those prices are cheap compared to other acts out there that aren't worth half of what they charge.
    I smile, but who am I kidding...
  • jeffbrjeffbr Seattle Posts: 7,177
    DeLukin wrote:
    You don't like it, don't buy it. Those prices are cheap compared to other acts out there that aren't worth half of what they charge.

    I agree with your first sentence. Disagree with your second sentence. The tickets aren't cheap any way you slice it. Especially when a PJ show is 10x more entertaining than an Ed show, for half the cost. An Ed show isn't cheap, and the value proposition is questionable, but people will pay it, the shows will be sold out, and Ed will put on a good show.
    "I'll use the magic word - let's just shut the fuck up, please." EV, 04/13/08
  • ratskellerratskeller Posts: 16
    OK...I'll respond to everyone that left a comment about my post:
    1)To: Portuguese_Girl....Thanks, I appreciate it.
    2)To: InMyTree4...I saw Eddie at the Wiltern in Los Angeles on the first leg of the "Into The Wild" tour and sorry the tickets were not $80.00...If they were I wouldn't have bought them.
    3)To: Cropduster82...I'm sorry to hear about your unemployment woes and hope you get a job soon...Also, true $80 dollars is better then $250 but in reality it doesn't matter what the price is there will always be a scalping problem. Until they figure out a secure(thumb print scans) way to sell tickets and have the people who bought them either use them(thumb print scanner at venue) or transfer them to someone else for the same money they paid for the ticket.
    4)To: DeLukin...I agree with your statement...see my original post...I was just wondering if other people felt $80 was steep...Oh and correct No Doubt's reunion tour is $150 a ticket on Ticketbastard...paying $80 bucks to see Eddie Vedder is ridiculous when not to long ago it was $40...but paying $150 for No Doubt is INSANE!!! Don't get me wrong No Doubt is good but they are out of their minds!
    5)To: Jeffbr...You definitely get what I'm saying...In reality I have paid ridiculous amounts of money in the past...but it was $200 to sit 15 rows from the stage at the Orpheum Theater in Boston in 1994...and perhaps if I had the money, it was in Los Angeles and I hadn't already seen him on the first leg I probably would pay the $80...But as I said to DeLukin which you agreed with...$80 is just steep and I'm just shocked that they're so expensive...It seems like only yesterday tickets to Pearl Jam were $20
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  • zeusbagoosezeusbagoose Posts: 23
    I agree. The production costs cannot be the on par with a full PJ show, so I would say the price of the solo shows is outrageous. Especially when alot of PJ fans are the people affected harshly by our economic meltdown. If the proceeds are for charity that's one thing, but maybe Eddie could cut the die hard fans some slack and show them a little charitable love. If the proceeds are not for charity, I would say the motivation has to be a little bit of greed. Which is sad, considering the bands long time commitment to value for it's fans. "Don't you think you've got enough?" well, maybe not
    "I had a false belief, I thought I came here to stay" -e.v.

  • MC78498MC78498 Maryland Posts: 47
    I have no problem with the cost. Yes they are on the expensive side but I know what I am getting in return. I'm sure if the demand were not so high they would be the typical $25-30 fee. Sorry but some of you need to grow up. If it's not the price than it's the location or both.
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  • justamjustam Posts: 21,412
    It seems reasonable to me. If you don't want to spend that much, don't go.
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  • Brisk.Brisk. Posts: 11,567
    Then just dont go.
  • jeffbrjeffbr Seattle Posts: 7,177
    MC78498 wrote:
    I have no problem with the cost. Yes they are on the expensive side but I know what I am getting in return. I'm sure if the demand were not so high they would be the typical $25-30 fee. Sorry but some of you need to grow up. If it's not the price than it's the location or both.

    It's both. And why can't one make an observation about location or cost without needing to grow up? I'd love to have a Ferrari, but the cost is a bit prohibitive. Should I grow up? I'd love to have a nice dinner at Craftsteak in NYC, but I'm in Seattle, so the location doesn't work for me. Should I grow up?

    Not really getting the "grow up" comment. Please clarify.
    "I'll use the magic word - let's just shut the fuck up, please." EV, 04/13/08
  • zeusbagoosezeusbagoose Posts: 23
    I have no problem with the cost. Yes they are on the expensive side but I know what I am getting in return. I'm sure if the demand were not so high they would be the typical $25-30 fee. Sorry but some of you need to grow up. If it's not the price than it's the location or both.


    Why would you say some people need to grow up? These forums are here for a discussion. I would say if you can't have an open discussion without insulting others then perhaps we aren't the only ones who need to "grow up".
    "I had a false belief, I thought I came here to stay" -e.v.

  • NoOne'sRivalNoOne'sRival Posts: 299
    First, it's not that I don't think Ed's shows are worth $80, cause it's like being transported to an inner place, yet with everyone else in attendance...for me anyway.

    That being said, however, I believe that all entertainment prices have gotten out of hand and if we, the general entertainment seeking public would simply ban together and not pay the exorbitant prices, not attend the show, or the game (has anyone priced a Yankee ticket? who can take the kids out to a game anymore? Not me or anyone I know) or a play, or even the movies for chrissake...the prices would ultimately have to come down.
    That being said, however, what are we do to do amuse ourselves? This is the canundrum...there won't be enough of us to say HELL NO I WON"T GO! I won't stand for this outrageous public raping! Don't sit in front of your computer complaining about the prices, do something - Make People Aware that it's not acceptable to pay these prices any more! ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO THE SCAPLERS!! Make Them EAT The tickets.
    Do you seriously think the entertainers set the prices? There's so many damm cooks in the kitchen...so many different unions to pay just to start. AND Pearl Jam tried to fight Ticketmaster and what did they get for it. Now, how many years later Ticketmaster's pulling the crap that PJ KNEW THEY WOULD (Bruce Springteen fiasco), but what did the public do? They kept on buying tix from them. No one boycotted, the phones kept ringing and the tickets kept selling, and being scalped.
    Whoever said it above was right, as long as the demand continues, prices will continue to rise. Would I like to go? Hell YEAH! Can I afford it? NO F'ing way...will I check out youtube for the vid's, HELL YEAH! I'll turn down the lights, sit back wtih a bottle of wine the day after the show and watch everyone else's grand ole time, but my bank account won't suffer for it. I could continue ranting, but I know it's just a waste...to those of you who go: have a good time NOT HELPING BRING A CHANGE
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  • dr0ptheleashdr0ptheleash Posts: 1,264
    jamlreap wrote:
    That being said, however, what are we do to do amuse ourselves? This is the canundrum...there won't be enough of us to say HELL NO I WON"T GO! I won't stand for this outrageous public raping! Don't sit in front of your computer complaining about the prices, do something - Make People Aware that it's not acceptable to pay these prices any more! ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO THE SCAPLERS!! Make Them EAT The tickets.

    Would I like to go? Hell YEAH! Can I afford it? NO F'ing way...will I check out youtube for the vid's, HELL YEAH! I'll turn down the lights, sit back wtih a bottle of wine the day after the show and watch everyone else's grand ole time, but my bank account won't suffer for it.

    I fully agree, and it sucks, but it is reality. Change would be great, but like you said before, there won't be enough to say hell no to make a difference. If you're near Philly, I'll join you on that bottle of wine. :)
  • DeLukinDeLukin Posts: 2,757
    jeffbr wrote:
    I agree with your first sentence. Disagree with your second sentence. The tickets aren't cheap any way you slice it. Especially when a PJ show is 10x more entertaining than an Ed show, for half the cost. An Ed show isn't cheap, and the value proposition is questionable, but people will pay it, the shows will be sold out, and Ed will put on a good show.
    You don't think that Ed could charge twice as much as he's charging now and still sell out the smaller venues he's playing? He surely could, and NOT because he's the hottest new thing out there. Not sure what "value" means to you, but to me it's getting a great show at a reasonable price. I think that's what we're getting here. Compare that to the prices of other acts that are out there now and I'm thinking the "value proposition" is anything but questionable.
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  • jeffbrjeffbr Seattle Posts: 7,177
    DeLukin wrote:
    jeffbr wrote:
    I agree with your first sentence. Disagree with your second sentence. The tickets aren't cheap any way you slice it. Especially when a PJ show is 10x more entertaining than an Ed show, for half the cost. An Ed show isn't cheap, and the value proposition is questionable, but people will pay it, the shows will be sold out, and Ed will put on a good show.
    You don't think that Ed could charge twice as much as he's charging now and still sell out the smaller venues he's playing? He surely could, and NOT because he's the hottest new thing out there. Not sure what "value" means to you, but to me it's getting a great show at a reasonable price. I think that's what we're getting here. Compare that to the prices of other acts that are out there now and I'm thinking the "value proposition" is anything but questionable.

    Ed could charge 3x what he's charging now and still sell out the venue. That doesn't mean it is a bargain at its current price, and doesn't mean that the price isn't high. I specifically gave an example of how value is determined for me. PJ for me is 10x the show EV is, at 1/2 the cost. That to me is value. While I enjoyed the one show of EV's I saw last year, it was not a "value", it was a luxury. I'm glad I experienced it once. But it was no bargain. PJ is where I'll put my energy, focus and appreciation.

    If we want to further talk about value, and other acts, McCready is playing Flight To Mars for about $20 or $25 bucks, and there will be a number of bands there. I've seen his Shadow '86 reunion Hendrix tribute show a couple of times as well for $15 or $20. I've seen Stone play with Brad, and with his Hank Khoir, and paid $20. Those are values. $80 for me is not really reasonable for a dude sitting on a stool playing for an hour and a half. If it works for you, that's great.
    "I'll use the magic word - let's just shut the fuck up, please." EV, 04/13/08
  • DeLukinDeLukin Posts: 2,757
    Well, as "value" is a subjective term I guess we'll have to agree to disagree. I'd rather see one Ed show for $80 than Flight To Mars, Shadow and Brad for about the same dollar amount.
    I smile, but who am I kidding...
  • MC78498MC78498 Maryland Posts: 47
    i do apologize if i offended anyone b/c that was not my intent. the tickets are a bit steep but the 10C does provide excellent opportunities to its members and their customer service rocks compared to other fan clubs so my point of view is that it all works out. i try to look at the big picture instead of focusing on ticket prices.
    A good compromise, a good piece of legislation, is like a good sentence; or a good piece of music. Everybody can recognize it. They say, 'Huh. It works. It makes sense.'
    Barack Obama
  • mjbmjb Posts: 1,315
    ratskeller wrote:
    2)To: InMyTree4...I saw Eddie at the Wiltern in Los Angeles on the first leg of the "Into The Wild" tour and sorry the tickets were not $80.00...If they were I wouldn't have bought them.
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    You are technically right, they were $73.75 - I'd say these are relatively similar though, wouldn't you?
  • edvedderrocksedvedderrocks Posts: 1,001
    Maybe I am in the minority, but the solo show was the best show I have ever seen, hands down. (DC2) I can only afford one show and hopefully I get tix, but think it is a good price for small venues... Look at the prices for other bands and even talentless acts like Madonna...Eddie is well worth it.
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  • TUTMAN08TUTMAN08 Posts: 82
    Some interesting comments, thoughts and observations on this thread.

    Personally, I think the price is fair. I get a little hacked at all the add on costs but I guess I quietly accept them.

    To me it is all about supply and demand and in most markets, prices will eventually set themselves. You can be sure that they will not be any cheaper than $80 as concert dates draw near. Heck - look at what they are asking already on eBay.

    I paid a over 3x face value to see EV in DC last August. The guy ripped me off - for sure but I allowed myself to be put in the situation. BUT - after the show was over I was very glad to have spent the money to see the show and right then I decided that I would pay whatever I could afford to see him again.

    I think complaining about prices is a waste of time and a bit of a buzzkill for those of us excited for the show.

    You do not want to go? That is your choice but do not lash out at Eddie or the band. Heck, they do not have to tour, they choose to and I can only imagine the expenses associated with putting a tour together.

    Plus they give a lot of their time and money to worthy causes.

    Eddie and the band are great talents and they should be compensated for this. The fact is that the market ultimately sets the price. It is simple Economics 101.

    For those folks who want to go but can not due to financial issues - my thoughts are honestly with you. But at some level all of us have to live within our means - which blows because I think I would be a really cooll rich person!!

    Anyway - Prices look fair to me and I willingly paid the asking price for them. And I know it will be a great show.
  • EM282525EM282525 Posts: 9
    The price is not much higher then the last tour in 08 I personally think its fair I still think that was one of the best concerts i hit in 08 :D

    Got my tix for albany both nights !!!!!!
  • oneforeachdayoneforeachday Posts: 494
    One thing I think appears to be missing from the argument is the business model and the recording industry trends in general. The record industry as a whole basically freaked at the concept of the internet (including, but not limited to, digital media and it's uber-portability, i.e., mp3's and p2p networks).

    You may not want to believe it, but it's pretty much a simple fact that artists are making their money not from a round piece of plastic anymore (or even from iTunes or Amazon or Rhapsody or whatever), they're making their money on touring, and on merchandising. I won't go too deep but from an economic perspective it's about creating scarcity. Look at Trent Reznor (just one of many examples now)... sold out his "super deluxe" version of his album at some ridiculous price (but it had a bunch of cool stuff in it... AAHHHHEEMMMM.. TEN re-release super deluxe version... I have mine, do you have one?).

    So the point is, they (record companies as well as artists) can't make jack squat the old fashioned way (well, ok, they can sue the pants of people... how's that workin out for them?), so they went this alternative way. It didn't take them long to realize that $20/ticket didn't have nearly enough margin to get them rich again. Viola! $80 tix (including some huge "surcharges", not to mention $2.50 to print your tix... ARE YOU KIDDING ME?).

    It doesn't make it right, but it is a pretty viable explanation for high tix prices (IMHO).

    There's a whole series of posts by a buy a guy named Michael Masnick on http://www.techdirt.com relative to this concept. If anyone's interested either check it out or let me know and I'll post some links (i'm not affiliated in any way, i just like the site a lot).
  • CarlislebjCarlislebj Posts: 151
    Do you think it costs $0 to put on a show? To hire out the venue? to pay the roadies and suport? Ed prbly pockets $10 per ticket the rest goes to the record company. I am from australia and $80 for a ticket for a gig is unheard of here. Seriously. If you get a ticket under $100 for a band, its a miracle. Even more so in the economic climate we are in. My GF just bought a ticket to see P!nk of all people... anyways, she paid $140AUD, which i think is super cheap because she has to travel down here with all the crew, props etc. $140AUD = $100 USD which i think is cheap, again considering the travel costs involved. btw $80usd = $112AUD so i think its in about par.

    Besides, you can still be a fan without going to EVERY show.... buying their CD or a Tshirt still goes a long way in my books.

    Rock On
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