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

justam · July 2008

Ledbetterman10 wrote:

How much do I think it costs to rent out a theatre?

-Much less than it costs to rent out Madison Square Garden

How much do I think it costs to pay Ed's crew and the union guys at the venue?

-Much less than it costs to pay Pearl Jam's crew and the union guys repsonsible for the saftey of 20,000 people.

So why the high prices?

Fewer seats.

Cupofjoe · July 2008

I'm Putting It Out There For The Universe To Have Great Tics Come My Way On Pre Sale Day Whoaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Ledbetterman10 · July 2008

Cosmo wrote:

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How much did it cost you to fill up an empty gas tank back when their albums were flying off the shelf?

All I know is that ticket prices have doubled since the 2003 tour and it's not just because of inflation.

Cupofjoe · July 2008

Fewer seats less backround noise YEAH BABY!!!!!!

dervish7 · July 2008

Cupofjoe wrote:

I Hoping And Praying To Get Tickets...........................

Meee too. I really want to go to NJPAC, but I'm worried I'll get shut out. So, I guess it's Washington Heights--if I'm lucky.

Cupofjoe · July 2008

Ride your bike to work for a week or recycle some cans!

catwoman · July 2008

I have a feeling that this debate is splitting the sexes. Women think that paying $75 to see Eddie in a small venue is perfectly reasonable. The men are the ones complaining about the price. Am I right?

Get_Right · July 2008

Neil young played the same spot and tix were over $150.
Tix prices probably START at around $75

For a major act, I consider any tix under $100 to be reasonable for NYC.

norm · July 2008

catwoman wrote:

I have a feeling that this debate is splitting the sexes. Women think that paying $75 to see Eddie in a small venue is perfectly reasonable. The men are the ones complaining about the price. Am I right?

i'm a dude and ed is worth the money

iamrockmusic · July 2008

HollisBrown wrote:

Hey, he's gotta pay a vig to Stone, Matt, Jeff and Mike just to let him go. Eddie's lucky if he gets $5 per ticket

Personally, I do think $75 is a bit high, but people will pay it, so why not charge it?

But to think that Ed only gets $5 a ticket is way off. I'm not one of the asswipes on the board that is directing a personal attack at you; You're ok with me if you like PJ, so don't take what I'm saying personally.
I'm just saying Ed nets way more than $5 a ticket, believe me.

And the market is what sets ticket prices. If no one bought $75 tickets, he wouldn't charge that much. But he'll sell out every show, in just a few minutes... I don't consider myself a greedy person, but I'd charge as much as I possibly could if I were in his shoes. Yes, they're all great guys, socially active and responsible, they all donate portions of the proceeds to charity, but don't forget, this IS their job... This IS how they pay the bills that we all have, how they support the people they love, and yes, how they buy jetskis, fast cars and other toys. I'd be ok with being a rich rock star. That doesn't mean you care less about your fans or the causes you support.

Ledbetterman10 · July 2008

Get_Right wrote:

For a major act, I consider any tix under $100 to be reasonable for NYC.

Agreed......

but Eddie Vedder isn't a major act.

Cosmo · July 2008

catwoman wrote:

I have a feeling that this debate is splitting the sexes. Women think that paying $75 to see Eddie in a small venue is perfectly reasonable. The men are the ones complaining about the price. Am I right?

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Not here.
My feeling is take it while you can. You never know when it'll come around again... if ever. 75 bucks is priced about right.
And it's only money. If you have better things to spend your money on... then, go that way. Otherwise... it's only money.

PatrickBateman · July 2008

Ledbetterman10 wrote:

Agreed......

but Eddie Vedder isn't a major act.

He is to me....

TrixieCat · July 2008

Ledbetterman10 wrote:

How much do I think it costs to rent out a theatre?

-Much less than it costs to rent out Madison Square Garden

How much do I think it costs to pay Ed's crew and the union guys at the venue?

-Much less than it costs to pay Pearl Jam's crew and the union guys repsonsible for the saftey of 20,000 people.

So why the high prices?

When I saw union guys, i am talking about the union stagehands that HAVE to be there for any show that goes on.
DO you know what they are paid?? Alot.
And Ed also travels with his own crew. They get paid Alot.
It is simple math.
This has nothing to do with MSG...nothing.
How much do you spend on a wild night out on the town with your friends?
If I am going out for dinner and drinks, it is easily that much per person.
Why shouldn't you pay that for entertainment?
And those union guys have nothing to do with the safety of anyone.

hrd2imgn · July 2008

the days of 35 dollar tix are over.

Jammin909 · July 2008

Im away on vacation so its an easy decision for me- but I dont think I would pay 70+ to see Ed solo.

JOEJOEJOE · July 2008

Ledbetterman10 wrote:

How much do I think it costs to rent out a theatre?

-Much less than it costs to rent out Madison Square Garden

How much do I think it costs to pay Ed's crew and the union guys at the venue?

-Much less than it costs to pay Pearl Jam's crew and the union guys repsonsible for the saftey of 20,000 people.

So why the high prices?

Gross for MSG show = 1,300,000
Gross for Unted Theatre show = 172,500

Ed still has to pay his security, tour manager, bus driver, sound man/woman and techs their usual rate, even though he is playing smaller venues.....these costs are fixed, so they don't go down in proportion to the sizes of the venues.

Ticket prices are usually demand-driven, and not a function of the performer's expenses.

QuadrupleDeke · July 2008

cutback wrote:

i'm a dude and ed is worth the money

True that. My girlfriend is always saying that I would totally go gay for Eddie Vedder if I got the chance, and that she's okay with it. But anyone other than him or Alexander Ovechkin, and she reserves the right to be upset. Two man crushes isn't so bad, is it?

callmedaughter · July 2008

catwoman wrote:

I have a feeling that this debate is splitting the sexes. Women think that paying $75 to see Eddie in a small venue is perfectly reasonable. The men are the ones complaining about the price. Am I right?

looks that way to me.

Cosmo · July 2008

Ledbetterman10 wrote:

All I know is that ticket prices have doubled since the 2003 tour and it's not just because of inflation.

...
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.

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

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