So Who Has The Solution.

I would be fine with them going back to a write in method. Plus I think if you try to get more than one show, you get the show that is closest to you first. Then if there are left overs from the other shows you can get fan club tickets to that show too. And another thing. The shows that are furthest from your home, you don't gey seniority. I know, but just cause you joined the ten club in 92 doesn't entitle you to the best seats at every show. There are some that weren't able to join then.

It would never happen. And I know that it would be expencieve and time consuming to manage, but it is an idea.

MasterFramer wrote:

Cosmo there is no good reason for one of the largest bands in the world that uses an online fan club to create profits to not have a proper IT budget and solution for the numerous problems that happen.

Completely agree!

As long as these shows and products continue to sell out the people that run ten club do no care how flawed the system is. If they did care things would be different.

Completely disagree. The Ten Club obviously cares, as they could have just put all these tickets into the Ticketmaster hate machine. However, I suspect that either a) they like the sales going down this way or b) they simply do not know how to fix these problems.

bettermanofthehour wrote:

I would be fine with them going back to a write in method. Plus I think if you try to get more than one show, you get the show that is closest to you first. Then if there are left overs from the other shows you can get fan club tickets to that show too. And another thing. The shows that are furthest from your home, you don't gey seniority. I know, but just cause you joined the ten club in 92 doesn't entitle you to the best seats at every show. There are some that weren't able to join then.

It would never happen. And I know that it would be expencieve and time consuming to manage, but it is an idea.

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Here is my solution...
You get to buy as many shows as you wish. However, you must specify ONE show as your 'Top Draft'. All of the people who choose their 'Top Draft' as Los Angeles, for example, get senirority seating. The rest of the Club members who purchased tickets for Los Angeles, but not listed it as their 'Top Draft' get seated after that... by seniority.
This way, the kid in Phoenix with the 350,000 number gets to sit in front of the people coming from Los Angeles with the 139,000 numbers at the Phoenix show. There is no reason why someone from Los Angeles should sit closer than the kid who lives in Phoenix, right? Everyone gets a shot at up close seating... and the lower numbers will still get GREAT seats, relative to the TicketMaster masses.
This would be fair for the people who live in Kansas City (where Pearl Jam dosen't play) to pick a venue outside their locale and get a a chance at a great seat.
Besides, those with lower numbers have already had the entire 2003 and 2006 shows under their belts... I think it's time to share the wealth with the rest of the club members.

I second that nomination.

Cosmo wrote:

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Here is my solution...
You get to buy as many shows as you wish. However, you must specify ONE show as your 'Top Draft'. All of the people who choose their 'Top Draft' as Los Angeles, for example, get senirority seating. The rest of the Club members who purchased tickets for Los Angeles, but not listed it as their 'Top Draft' get seated after that... by seniority.
This way, the kid in Phoenix with the 350,000 number gets to sit in front of the people coming from Los Angeles with the 139,000 numbers at the Phoenix show. There is no reason why someone from Los Angeles should sit closer than the kid who lives in Phoenix, right? Everyone gets a shot at up close seating... and the lower numbers will still get GREAT seats, relative to the TicketMaster masses.
This would be fair for the people who live in Kansas City (where Pearl Jam dosen't play) to pick a venue outside their locale and get a a chance at a great seat.
Besides, those with lower numbers have already had the entire 2003 and 2006 shows under their belts... I think it's time to share the wealth with the rest of the club members.

thats a cool idea, seems like a win-win all around..

Cosmo wrote:

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Thanx.. but I got a closet full of skeleton in my closet.
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If you want TWO great seats per tour... you buddy up. For example, You pick San Diego as your 'Top Draft' and I pick Los Angeles. We make a pact to swap our extra tickets where I go as your guest to San Diego and you go to Los Angeles as mine.
I don't think there is any reason why this would not work. The majority of complaints would come from long time members who have become accoustomed to sitting close... including the front row, for EVERY show. Well, my response would be, "You had 2 major tours already... and we're all about sharing, right? Give the kids in the back a memory they will relish... just as the many you already have".
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Finally... if your local show is going to be a General Admission free for all... DON'T Pick that show unless you are willing to sleep on the sidewalk all night long. Pick a seated show and the General Admission and put in the time if you want the railing.

I absolutely agree with you. I think that would be the fairest way to ensure better chances of ticket acquisition for everyone.

BUT, there would be alot of pissed off people with low 10C numbers.

restlesssoul wrote:

there would be, but his system still ensures that they are really close, but yes, there would be hell to pay


Im all for this but then again thats coming from someone with a 350xxx number !!!! :cool:

As long as I'm not on the lawn, I'm happy.

Cosmo wrote:

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Like I said... they already know what it's like up front. They will STILL get great seats... I was in the 14th row and still had a great time. They would probably land somewhere around Row 5 or 6... and they will still get one more show in the front row... two if they buddy up.
It think it's time the kids with the 200,000 and beyond to get a chance to see Mike rip through his 'Evenflow' solo (they probably won't consider it a beer run song anymore). And to have Mike point at them and say, "Hey Dude (Dudette)" to them. Give them the thought of catching a tamborine, a guitar pick or a setlist. Give them the same thrill sitting in the first 4 or 5 rows.
I think it'll bring some excitement to the shows because those people will show their enthusiasm. After that, they go back to their regular seats towards the back of the floor for their other shows...

Cosmo wrote:

but that ONE night... would be one of the greatest nights of their concert going lives.

Cosmo wrote:

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Like I said... they already know what it's like up front. They will STILL get great seats... I was in the 14th row and still had a great time. They would probably land somewhere around Row 5 or 6... and they will still get one more show in the front row... two if they buddy up.
It think it's time the kids with the 200,000 and beyond to get a chance to see Mike rip through his 'Evenflow' solo (they probably won't consider it a beer run song anymore). And to have Mike point at them and say, "Hey Dude (Dudette)" to them. Give them the thought of catching a tamborine, a guitar pick or a setlist. Give them the same thrill sitting in the first 4 or 5 rows.
I think it'll bring some excitement to the shows because those people will show their enthusiasm. After that, they go back to their regular seats towards the back of the floor for their other shows... but that ONE night... would be one of the greatest nights of their concert going lives.

I absolutely couldn't agree with you more. I'd sign your petition!

My thanks to Cosmo for talking me down off the ledge.