So is Seattle 2 a pipe dream?

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  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 98,322
    Vedder_Girl77 wrote:
    BeerBaron wrote:
    Last time they played 2 shows in Seattle (2009) demand was VERY low for the second show. Scalpers were selling tickets below face. We had an extra pair of Ten Club tickets that we couldn't even sell for face value because people were telling us that scalpers were selling for a lot cheaper.
    So you are saying there won't be a second show? :cry:

    Yeah, please don't say that. :(
  • BeerBaron
    BeerBaron Toronto-ish Posts: 4,100
    edited August 2013
    Leezestarr313 wrote:
    BeerBaron wrote:
    Last time they played 2 shows in Seattle (2009) demand was VERY low for the second show. Scalpers were selling tickets below face. We had an extra pair of Ten Club tickets that we couldn't even sell for face value because people were telling us that scalpers were selling for a lot cheaper.

    But this time there seems to be a lot of demand. Maybe they announce it tomorrow? Please, PJ! Thank you :wave:

    There are still tickets available on tm, I just pulled one for a test. Section 218, row 10. :corn:
    There's a difference between 10C demand and overall demand. I'm sure they could sell out the 10 Club ticket allocation easily. But that doesn't mean that they can sell a full 16,000+ tickets.

    I am not saying that they CAN'T sell it out, I was just adding a fact about the last time they played there that might contradict those who see a Seattle 2 show as a guaranteed sellout.

    Another fact that lend itself to this show having even LESS demand than the 2009 shows: In 2009 there was not a show in Spokane or elsewhere in WA.

    I am not going to Seattle and I hope you guys that are going get your second show, but I would say that it is not a guarantee, but possibility.
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  • smanchac1
    smanchac1 Posts: 2,256
    BeerBaron wrote:
    Last time they played 2 shows in Seattle (2009) demand was VERY low for the second show. Scalpers were selling tickets below face. We had an extra pair of Ten Club tickets that we couldn't even sell for face value because people were telling us that scalpers were selling for a lot cheaper.

    SHHHH!!!
  • Leezestarr313
    Leezestarr313 Temple of the cat Posts: 14,458
    BeerBaron wrote:
    There's a difference between 10C demand and overall demand. I'm sure they could sell out the 10 Club ticket allocation easily. But that doesn't mean that they can sell a full 16,000+ tickets.

    I am not saying that they CAN'T sell it out, I was just adding a fact about the last time they played there that might contradict those who see a Seattle 2 show as a guaranteed sellout.

    Another fact that lend itself to this show having even LESS demand than the 2009 shows: In 2009 there was not a show in Spokane or elsewhere in WA.

    I am not going to Seattle and I hope you guys that are going get your second show, but I would say that it is not a guarantee, but possibility.

    I see. Thanks for the insight :thumbup:

    I'm still thinking positive :)
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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,978
    BeerBaron wrote:
    Leezestarr313 wrote:
    BeerBaron wrote:
    Last time they played 2 shows in Seattle (2009) demand was VERY low for the second show. Scalpers were selling tickets below face. We had an extra pair of Ten Club tickets that we couldn't even sell for face value because people were telling us that scalpers were selling for a lot cheaper.

    But this time there seems to be a lot of demand. Maybe they announce it tomorrow? Please, PJ! Thank you :wave:

    There are still tickets available on tm, I just pulled one for a test. Section 218, row 10. :corn:
    There's a difference between 10C demand and overall demand. I'm sure they could sell out the 10 Club ticket allocation easily. But that doesn't mean that they can sell a full 16,000+ tickets.

    I am not saying that they CAN'T sell it out, I was just adding a fact about the last time they played there that might contradict those who see a Seattle 2 show as a guaranteed sellout.

    Another fact that lend itself to this show having even LESS demand than the 2009 shows: In 2009 there was not a show in Spokane or elsewhere in WA.

    I am not going to Seattle and I hope you guys that are going get your second show, but I would say that it is not a guarantee, but possibility.

    All good points. The fact is, the population density just isn't there in WA like it is in the East. if they aren't confident that a second show will sell strongly if not sell out, they're probably not going to chance it.
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  • Leezestarr313
    Leezestarr313 Temple of the cat Posts: 14,458
    But they could make a statement and get us out of the misery of uncertainty :shifty:
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  • toridanioth
    toridanioth West Seattle Posts: 132
    All the more reason to make it a TEN CLUB only show at- well hell- anywhere in Seattle!

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  • Pushin Forward Back
    Pushin Forward Back Posts: 890
    toridanioth wrote:
    All the more reason to make it a TEN CLUB only show at- well hell- anywhere in Seattle!

    Moore
    Tractor
    the loft
    the 10 club
    showbox
    neumo's
    triple door
    crocodile
    high dive
    benaroya
    paramont
    chop suey
    vera
    my father in-laws loft!!!!


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  • Norman
    Norman Posts: 112
    Pushin Forward Back wrote:
    toridanioth wrote:
    All the more reason to make it a TEN CLUB only show at- well hell- anywhere in Seattle!

    Moore
    Tractor
    the loft
    the 10 club
    showbox
    neumo's
    triple door
    crocodile
    high dive
    benaroya
    paramont
    chop suey
    vera
    my father in-laws loft!!!!


    Black Crowes at the Paramount on Saturday 12/7 - That's where I will be if PJ pusses out -
    The crowes and PJ are my two favorite live acts. I was planning on getting Crowe tickets and didn't realize it was on the same day as a possible 2nd PJ show. Well I guess I'll be a little less disappointed if there is no 2nd PJ show. The last time I saw the Crowes play was at the Showbox. Awesome show. IMO the only band that touches PJ as far as energy is concerned.
  • mattcoz
    mattcoz Chicago Posts: 2,243
    The only tickets left available are way up behind the stage, it's not surprising that those aren't in demand. Considering how fast the rest of the arena sold out, I have no doubt they would sell out a second show.
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  • smanchac1
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    mattcoz wrote:
    The only tickets left available are way up behind the stage, it's not surprising that those aren't in demand. Considering how fast the rest of the arena sold out, I have no doubt they would sell out a second show.

    +1 it's SEATTLE
  • Vedder_Girl77
    Vedder_Girl77 Posts: 4,344
    Bump for a night 2...it's almost Tuesday...announce it!
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  • choop
    choop Posts: 1,060
    demand was low last time in Seattle because of ridiculous staggered tour announcements.

    also, you had the one-off run of two shows in Chicago in August and the 4 nights in Philly in October. I did those 6 and didn't really care about Seattle in September, even though I'm close. I know others felt that way.

    pearl jam's touring draw is mostly the same group of rabid fans who are looking for a destination run. a Friday and Saturday in Seattle is a destination run and would sell.
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  • jimed14
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    Pushin Forward Back wrote:
    Black Crowes at the Paramount on Saturday 12/7 - That's where I will be if PJ pusses out -

    Shit, good call.
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  • WashMyLove
    WashMyLove Posts: 804
    I'm really hoping for a 2nd Seattle show. ;)
  • ryanjp2323
    ryanjp2323 Posts: 562
    Announce it already! haven't dropped enough cash on PJ yet this year. :fp: ;)
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  • smanchac1
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    WashMyLove wrote:
    I'm really hoping for a 2nd Seattle show. ;)

    You and many others!!

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  • CAVSTARR313
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    it will be announced 12 hours and 27 minutes from now.. bet!
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  • smanchac1
    smanchac1 Posts: 2,256
    Caveeze wrote:
    it will be announced 12 hours and 27 minutes from now.. bet!

    Fingers crossed!
  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 98,322
    Tuesday morning bump for a Seattle 2 announcement, pretty please!!

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