Is it me or is $75 for a solo ticket expensive?

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  • Ledbetterman10
    Ledbetterman10 Posts: 16,994
    Cosmo wrote:
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    That's my point. In other words... "It ain't 2003 no more, bro".

    No, that wasn't your point. You were talking in terms of proportion when you noted the 49% increase in gas prices
    Cosmo wrote:

    Also, concert tickets are not subject to supply and demand??? They are the definition of a demand on a fixed number in the supply.

    I never said anything to the contrary.
    Cosmo wrote:

    Bottom line... if you can't afford to go... don't go. But, don't blame artists and bands for what they charge based upon what they were charging 5 years ago.

    I don't want to go. I'm not interested in Ed's solo stuff. Well I like some songs on Into the Wild but I'm not interested in the tour....even if the tickets were $30.
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  • In2Deep
    In2Deep Posts: 496
    I'm going with yes, it is. Even the West Coast was slightly cheaper, not much, but it was. Seriously, what is going on with the prices? It's not stopping me, but I miss when they cared how much they charged. Still, I would go to a PJ show for whatever. The number of shows may decrease, however.
  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,256
    To me, 75 bucks is a lot of money, and i think that's fair to say as a recent college graduate in 07 with a job starting out in a field (communications) that doesn't pay much.

    However, you do make it all seem better with this point. The money will go back in...........prioritize your money for future events after EV.

    If $75 is too much for a budget, than so is $35. It is 2008, $75 is not a lot of money.
  • Cupofjoe
    Cupofjoe Posts: 557
    Small venues are perfect if you have no money. You go sit outside with the door or wall closest to stage and you can hear 99% of the time. Hows that for some advise. You owe me $10>>>I take cash check cc or paypal OHH also you can probably get to meet band members after gig:}
  • culot4
    culot4 Posts: 775
    I have $75 bucks. I'm just not going to spend it on this. Ed in DC 2 months before an election with no band...no thanks. Love the guy, just not interested in where this show will inevitably go.
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  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,256
    Cosmo wrote:
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    How much was a gallon of gasoline in 2003? $2.15, maybe? I just paid $4.21 last night. 49% increase... not quite doubled... therefore, Eddie is a greedy bastard.

    Come on, it is a 98% increase, not 50%.
  • LeilaMoonTurtle
    LeilaMoonTurtle Posts: 1,418
    hmm


    yes it is expensive, don't go

    really don't

    it is soo not worth it

    fluff4u wrote:
    For the same price you could see all of Pearl Jam. So why such a expensive ticket for Eddie? How much was the West coast tour per ticket? What happened with keeping ticket cost down?
  • dervish7
    dervish7 Posts: 218
    It is 2008, $75 is not a lot of money.

    I guess if you don't have it, it is.
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  • Cosmo
    Cosmo Posts: 12,225
    To me, 75 bucks is a lot of money, and i think that's fair to say as a recent college graduate in 07 with a job starting out in a field (communications) that doesn't pay much.

    However, you do make it all seem better with this point. The money will go back in...........prioritize your money for future events after EV.
    ...
    Yeah... that's the way I see it. I'm still working and I know that if this opportunity is passed on by... when the concert date arrives... I will have re-earned that 75 bucks and probably have regrets that I didn't have a ticket in hand.
    ...
    and good luck with your career.
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  • Cupofjoe
    Cupofjoe Posts: 557
    Hey ED stands for FREE SPECCH and with the fu%^ers in washington like pelosi trying to take away speech from polictians???? You should maybe have an open mind as to what he might say. Hell if politicans have a lock on them what does that mean for us as citizens SHIZZALLL MY NIZZLE I think thats how snoop dog puts it :)
  • ryph raph
    ryph raph Posts: 887
    I remember way back in 92' paying 12 dollars to see P.J.
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  • Cosmo
    Cosmo Posts: 12,225
    Come on, it is a 98% increase, not 50%.
    ...
    Oppps. I meant almost twice today as 5 years ago. Almost doubled... well... you get it, right?
    Thanx for the clarification.
    ...
    **drops head... slowly walks back to math class**
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  • culot4
    culot4 Posts: 775
    Cupofjoe wrote:
    Hey ED stands for FREE SPECCH and with the fu%^ers in washington like pelosi trying to take away speech from polictians???? You should maybe have an open mind as to what he might say. Hell if politicans have a lock on them what does that mean for us as citizens SHIZZALLL MY NIZZLE I think thats how snoop dog puts it :)

    If he wants to stand on a street corner in DC I 'll go listen to it for free. No way I'm laying down $75 for his political commentary.
    Once in a while you can get shown the light, in the strangest of places if you look at it right.
  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,256
    dervish7 wrote:
    I guess if you don't have it, it is.

    Exactly, so $35 would be too then. Maybe concerts shouldn't be a priority. But $75 is not a lot of money. It doesn't go very far.
  • Cupofjoe
    Cupofjoe Posts: 557
    Tank of gas hell dont drive travel on foot or carpool it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I like !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,256
    Cosmo wrote:
    ...
    Oppps. I meant almost twice today as 5 years ago. Almost doubled... well... you get it, right?
    Thanx for the clarification.
    ...
    **drops head... slowly walks back to math class**

    Sorry, I'm an over-correcting ass.
  • Cupofjoe
    Cupofjoe Posts: 557
    Think of it as $75 towards keeping freedom of speech alive. Heck I cant even say F%&K in print>
  • Cosmo
    Cosmo Posts: 12,225
    Sorry, I'm an over-correcting ass.
    ...
    No.. you're right... and i'm glad you pointed it out.
    peace...
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  • flyinwhole313
    flyinwhole313 Posts: 1,651
    WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

    I spent over $1,000 for a weekend for my wife and I in San Jose/San Francisco/ Santa Cruz to see Ed, and it was worth every fucking penny! Now Eddie is in my back yard, so it will cost me even less to do it again. Don't go if you think $75 is expensive.

    "It's not even the whole band" -If that is not some retarded logic, I don't know what is.
  • Cupofjoe
    Cupofjoe Posts: 557
    Even when its just Ed the rest of the boys are there in spirit!