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par10ker · March 2014

After many years of not spending the 40 bucks, I did it, I joined. I didn't join for the "Deep' issue I thought would come in the mail with some stickers. Seems everything is a download and I am a fan since '92, meaning I don't really know how to open all of the digital stuff. The box that the new member gifts comes in is the most interesting in the collaberation.

I joined not for this decorative box or to use this forum which I know absolutely nothing about. I joined because I have never seen Pearl Jam live and i thought the possibility of having a chance to get ticket would increase dramatically. I have tried to get tickets for my son who was born about the same time PJ exploded onto the scene. Instead of following PJ all over the earth as other fans could, I was raising a child alone.

Now it seems that I don't have any better chance of getting tickets.

The only reason I joined is because I want to see these guys before I die.

It doesn't appear that is going to happen.

OceansMagnet · March 2014

2 questions. 1. Where do you live?
2. Are you willing to travel to see the band. I am in Tennessee (They NEVER play here) and I've seen them more than 25 times. Made some great friends around these parts along the way. If you are willing to travel and see them anywhere besides a few big markets you can score some great seats. Just don't get your heart set on LA Boston NYC Amsterdam or Chicago and you'll probably be able to score tickets.

PJ_Soul · March 2014

par10ker said:
After many years of not spending the 40 bucks, I did it, I joined. I didn't join for the "Deep' issue I thought would come in the mail with some stickers. Seems everything is a download and I am a fan since '92, meaning I don't really know how to open all of the digital stuff. The box that the new member gifts comes in is the most interesting in the collaberation.

I joined not for this decorative box or to use this forum which I know absolutely nothing about. I joined because I have never seen Pearl Jam live and i thought the possibility of having a chance to get ticket would increase dramatically. I have tried to get tickets for my son who was born about the same time PJ exploded onto the scene. Instead of following PJ all over the earth as other fans could, I was raising a child alone.

Now it seems that I don't have any better chance of getting tickets.

The only reason I joined is because I want to see these guys before I die.

It doesn't appear that is going to happen.

What makes you think you can't get tix?? If you don't happen to win the 10C lottery (do you live in a high demand location? If not, you are practically guaranteed to get 10C tix), then your chances of finding someone on this forum who can hook you up are fairly good.... Did you get shut out of the last tour or something? With 10C and ticketmaster and secondary sales??
There is NO reason why you shouldn't be able to get tix to a Pearl Jam show unless you are going out of your way not to try.

Zod · March 2014

I think you still increase your odds at gettting tickets by joining the 10c. I was 1/2. I got tickets for Vancouver but got shut out Seattle.

Most of the issue is that ticketmaster will only let fan clubs take up so many seats at their venues (of which they have a monopoly and its similar for other ticket agencies outside north america). Lots of fan club members these days so alot of people trying for a limited supply of tickets.

That being said. If you don't joint the 10c, you're trying to compete with ticketmaster for the remaining tickets. I got stuck with crappy nosebleeds with an obstructed view in Seattle. I barely got those.

They key to Pearl Jam is a road trip. Every tour they seemed to play somewhere out of the way where the tickets don't sell out. I think for the Eastern Leg it was Charlottlesville and for the Western Leg it was Spokane (and maybe Calgary/Portland/Vancouver).

If you live in the megatropolis of the northeast united states its pretty hard. Lots of people and fan members out there.

I still figure the 10c more than doubles my odds of gettings tickets. I get to try the presale and regular sale. Two shots at it. All the best tickets go to 10c though, so there's that too.

I joined the 10c for the Christmas Single... didn't find out about tickets until I got the mailer for the Yield tour.

OceansMagnet · March 2014

Welcome to the Forums!!

PJfanwillneverleave1 · March 2014

par10ker said:

The only reason I joined is because I want to see these guys before I die.

It doesn't appear that is going to happen.

That is a big statement. Getting tix is not impossible but I will agree with the above that in higher demand areas it is hard to get tix via 10c.

PJ_Soul · March 2014

Plus, you have NO shot at 10C GA tix if you're not a member, and those are some sweeeeeet tix!

hrd2imgn · March 2014

I hear you man, tell us where you live, I am sure someone will have an extra we can find.

MMPooch · March 2014

I just joined the 10c but have been a fan for a long time and have been able to go to concerts through regular sales over the years. Of course the seats have never been the best, but I always had an amazing time. I wish you luck getting to see the band in concert, keep faith and it will happen. I finally joined the 10c because I wanted to chat with people that felt the same way about the music that I do. For me it's just about having the connection with fellow fans and enjoying the conversations. Most people in my everyday life don't care or even know what I'm talking about when I ask what boot is better C'ville or Hartford or what version of Long Road from the 2013 tour was the best etc, so it's been really nice to come on here and finally be able to read about this stuff with people as passionate about it as myself. I hope you too can enjoy your membership and get to your first concert as well.

I can't lie though....a dream for me would be to make it down in GA at the next concert, that has to be amazing!

derbydave · March 2014

Two words...
Ticket Buddy

bobvl · March 2014

You should definitely see them. I was like you, started following PJ when Ten came out but I could never seem to get to a show. Finally saw them this past tour and it was like I was rediscovering the music, the band, everything. I've driven my poor family crazy listening to the bootleg

The bad news is, once you've seen them live you will not want to stop at just one show

So see them, and then share it with all of your new friends here in 10c.

par10ker · March 2014

Wow. What a beautiful bunch of people i"m about in tears. I am in Boise they were here in 2000 and I was busy just staying alive. The only thing we have here is the Single A Cubs and they want to leave.

par10ker · March 2014

As soon as I figure out how to reply I will. I know tumblr and that's about it.

PJfanwillneverleave1 · March 2014

An EV avatar is different........

Maybe try a different one :-S

Dr. Delight · March 2014

I joined the club in '96. Until recently I have lived in the Northeast of the country(Pa and RI)

I have always gotten tickets thru here for every single tour except the '06 tour, which was due to my inability to attend.

You will be fine. It's really not that hard to find a way if the desire is true.

SD48277 · March 2014

derbydave said:
Two words...
Ticket Buddy

This. As well as what Dr. Delight said: "It's really not that hard to find a way if the desire is true." Once you see them live, you will figure out a way to see them again and again.

Welcome to the club!

northerndragon · March 2014

Trust me the $40 bucks is worth every penny when you make it into the pit, takes it all to a whole new level. Also the people here are a great way to get a ticket hookup if you miss out on the lottery, someone always needs a ticket buddy

veddertown · March 2014

par10ker said:
Wow. What a beautiful bunch of people i"m about in tears. I am in Boise they were here in 2000 and I was busy just staying alive. The only thing we have here is the Single A Cubs and they want to leave.

Quote EV Boise 2000 - "We'll never not play Boise again."

Don't worry, your chance will come and you won't look back. Less than 4 years ago I'd allowed life to make me miss every reasonable opportunity to see the band and also PJ have only played one club gig here in Scotland in 1992 and one arena gig in 2000 so I had to do a little travelling but immediately it changed my circle of friends and the gigs blew me away. Boise may never see PJ again for all we know but you'll have your chance to go within a few hundred miles hopefully at worst.

PJfanwillneverleave1 · March 2014

Dr. Delight said:
I joined the club in '96. Until recently I have lived in the Northeast of the country(Pa and RI)

I have always gotten tickets thru here for every single tour except the '06 tour, which was due to my inability to attend.

You will be fine. It's really not that hard to find a way if the desire is true.

Listen to the Dr.

You will see Pearl Jam if you desire.

Acesn8s · March 2014

Where there is a will there is a way

boyo79 · March 2014

Even if you miss out on 10c tickets there is always public sale tickets. I've seen the band 8 times and not one of those tickets was from 10c. Got 5 shows this summer and 3 are 10c tickets.

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