Seattle GA Line Questions

thefixer9
thefixer9 Posts: 9,376
edited December 2013 in The Porch
Okay...so I have a question....it may be stupid...but since it's my first show, I will ask... :lol:

So I'm taking my mom to the Seattle Show...but I'm going to get to the GA line early around maybe 7 Am with my dad, and then around 2:00pm, my mom will show up so we can get our tickets and wristbands. Could my mom and I leave to go to the pre party and have my dad keep our place in line? Do we get numbers on our hands? Am I going crazy? Bueller? :lol:
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  • kc007
    kc007 USA Posts: 282
    If both of you leave for too long, you risk losing your place in line. One person should always be manning their spot in line. That is if you buy into the list and the line. I myself and my ticket buddy will not leave for any lengthy periods of time and will take turns with food/bathroom breaks.
  • kc007
    kc007 USA Posts: 282
    If both of you leave for too long, you risk losing your place in line. One person should always be manning their spot in line. That is, if you buy into the list and the line policy. I myself and my ticket buddy will not leave for any lengthy periods of time and will take turns with food/bathroom breaks.
  • thefixer9
    thefixer9 Posts: 9,376
    kc007 wrote:
    If both of you leave for too long, you risk losing your place in line. One person should always be manning their spot in line. That is if you buy into the list and the line. I myself and my ticket buddy will not leave for any lengthy periods of time and will take turns with food/bathroom breaks.

    But can someone without a GA wristband/ticket wait in line for us while we are gone?
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    RNDM- 11/27/12

    PEARL JAM- 12/6/13 I have finally seen Pearl Jam live!
  • kc007
    kc007 USA Posts: 282
    edited December 2013
    thefixer9 wrote:
    kc007 wrote:
    If both of you leave for too long, you risk losing your place in line. One person should always be manning their spot in line. That is if you buy into the list and the line. I myself and my ticket buddy will not leave for any lengthy periods of time and will take turns with food/bathroom breaks.

    But can someone without a GA wristband/ticket wait in line for us while we are gone?
    I don't know. If it was me, I wouldn't dare abandon my spot for too long. Seattle line will be intense. There was a lot of cutting in line and tension in the spokane line. People get a little squirrely about "the line"
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  • kc007
    kc007 USA Posts: 282
    Also , keep in mind, you can enter through any entrance when the doors open. Lots of ppl make it to the first few rows without even waiting in line all day :)

    My experience with GA lines is different for each show. Some lines ppl took off for hours and no one said anything. Then at one show, a bunch if ppl left after getting their numbers and didn't come back until 5pm, needless to say, shit got crazy and words were exchanged. This all happened behind my place in line so I stayed out of it, but I never saw these people in line at all. Its just courtesy to fellow jammers to do the time in the line if you want to be up as close as possible.
  • Yefa
    Yefa Posts: 1,134
    thefixer9 wrote:
    Okay...so I have a question....it may be stupid...but since it's my first show, I will ask... :lol:

    So I'm taking my mom to the Seattle Show...but I'm going to get to the GA line early around maybe 7 Am with my dad, and then around 2:00pm, my mom will show up so we can get our tickets and wristbands. Could my mom and I leave to go to the pre party and have my dad keep our place in line? Do we get numbers on our hands? Am I going crazy? Bueller? :lol:
    No one can hold your spot in line while you go hang out at the preparty...regardless of whether or not they have a GA wristband.
    You can leave your spot and come back to it if:

    You go to pick up your 10C tickets
    You go to get some food (takeout...not a sitdown restaurant) & come right back to the line.
    You go to the bathroom and come right back to the line.

    You may be able to go buy merch & come back to your spot in line...I would recommend asking the people around you in line first if this is okay.

    Hope this helps.
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  • joberschlake
    joberschlake Columbus, OH Posts: 1,179
    Stupid stupid line police. Go enjoy yourself.
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  • Pushin Forward Back
    Pushin Forward Back Posts: 890
    joberschlake wrote:
    Stupid stupid line police. Go enjoy yourself.


    Is it really worth freezing your ass off and missing the pot party just to TRY to get on the rail?? I swear some of you all obsess way too much about this crap. Don't forget to write a number on your hand.
  • joberschlake
    joberschlake Columbus, OH Posts: 1,179
    Pushin Forward Back wrote:
    joberschlake wrote:
    Stupid stupid line police. Go enjoy yourself.


    Is it really worth freezing your ass off and missing the pot party just to TRY to get on the rail?? I swear some of you all obsess way too much about this crap. Don't forget to write a number on your hand.


    And don't forget, after you get that sharpie marker number on your hand to post a bunch of sweet pictures of your unofficial meaningless number all over Facebook and the twitter. Because it's the cool thing to do.

    Seriously, go enjoy Seattle, its a GREAT CITY.
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  • eddiec
    eddiec Posts: 3,962
    joberschlake wrote:

    Seriously, go enjoy Seattle, its a GREAT CITY.

    He's from nearby, probably knows Seattle well.
  • Empty Glass
    Empty Glass In Rob's shed Posts: 12,329
    Enjoy the show, Rico!
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  • kc007
    kc007 USA Posts: 282
    Basically, if you choose to wait in line, that's where you should be all day. Its not fair to have someone 'hold your place' who isn't even attending the show, while you go off and party. Also, if your mom is attending, its probably wise to have her show up the same time you do to avoid pissing others off who had already been waiting all morning.

    Like I said before, lots of ppl show up just before the doors open without waiting in line all day and still get the first few rows.
  • kc007
    kc007 USA Posts: 282
    Pushin Forward Back wrote:
    joberschlake wrote:
    Stupid stupid line police. Go enjoy yourself.


    Is it really worth freezing your ass off and missing the pot party just to TRY to get on the rail?? I swear some of you all obsess way too much about this crap. Don't forget to write a number on your hand.
    Well it is his first show!!!
  • thefixer9
    thefixer9 Posts: 9,376
    Thanks everyone for the help!

    Decisions Decisions....
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    RNDM- 11/27/12

    PEARL JAM- 12/6/13 I have finally seen Pearl Jam live!
  • kc007
    kc007 USA Posts: 282
    thefixer9 wrote:
    Thanks everyone for the help!

    Decisions Decisions....
    Fwiw, lots of ppl complain about the line, but I think its fun. I've met some truly awesome ppl waiting in line. Its all about attitude!
  • shetellsherself
    shetellsherself New Jersey Posts: 8,835
    You have one lucky mother to have such a cool son! Hope you have a great time. I say take in the whole experience for your first show. Wait all day and get the rail. You will have a blast!
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  • 63schoefflin
    63schoefflin Posts: 2,581
    Walk in 20 minutes before the show and stand 30 feet back. Enjoy the day.
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  • joberschlake
    joberschlake Columbus, OH Posts: 1,179
    eddiec wrote:
    joberschlake wrote:

    Seriously, go enjoy Seattle, its a GREAT CITY.

    He's from nearby, probably knows Seattle well.

    It'd still be better than waiting in the stupid line and freezing all day. Walk in when the doors open and get 5 rows back, unless you're so "elite" that being 5 rows back would ruin your night.
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  • kc007
    kc007 USA Posts: 282
    joberschlake wrote:
    eddiec wrote:
    joberschlake wrote:

    Seriously, go enjoy Seattle, its a GREAT CITY.

    He's from nearby, probably knows Seattle well.

    It'd still be better than waiting in the stupid line and freezing all day. Walk in when the doors open and get 5 rows back, unless you're so "elite" that being 5 rows back would ruin your night.
    Its not about being 'elite', lol. Being on the rail is far better than 5 rows deep with a bunch of drunks, IMHO. I've done both. The rail is a better experience, period. The fact is, anywhere beyond 2 or 3 rows are the fans who were drinking all day and smell like ass. No thanks
  • Leezestarr313
    Leezestarr313 Temple of the cat Posts: 14,449
    I'd say go to the preparty, Rico. Lots of people will be happy to meet you in person :) I can promise you that you will still enjoy the show and have a fantastic time if you stand one, two or three or - oh my god :P - even ten rows back. I have been to 14 shows now and never had the rail and I'm still here and a huge fan and have a blast at every show.

    I hope to meet you at the preparty :D
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