Let's talk Amsterdam 2014

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  • nycrats
    nycrats Posts: 1,355
    myoung321 said:

    eddiec said:

    ldent42 said:

    I wound up splitting my stay in Amsterdam between 2 hotels. The two nights before the PJ show I'm staying near the Museums because that's the primary thing I want to see, then the two nights OF the PJ shows I'm staying in that overpriced chain hotel near the ziggo dome. I figured the extra $$ would be worth not having to deal with the exodus back into the city both nights, especially since I'm flying mid afternoon after the last show.

    Definitely stay in the city. No need to stay by the Ziggo Dome. It's an easy metro in and out. After the show you'll be in no man's land. In terms of flying, city center is ideal to get to the main train station which runs trains out to the airport.

    I 2nd that...

    3rd. plus if those ziggo area hotels are jacking up the rates, it seems like another reason to NOT stay in that area. theres lots of ways back via public transportation, just follow the masses, or if you save a bunch staying in central ams, just take a taxi for an easy way to go back.

    '98: Camden 1 '00: JB2 '03: MSG1 '04: Boston 1 '05: AC1
    '06: Irving Plaza, East Rutherford 1 & 2 '07: Lolla '08: Camden 2, MSG2, Beacon
    '09 :Philly 1 & 2 '10: Buffalo, Newark, MSG1, MSG2
    '11: PJ20 1 & 2 '12: Missoula '13: Wrigley, BK2, Philly 1 & 2, Hartford
    '14: Ams 1 & 2, Cincy, St Louis, Detroit, Moline '15: Central Park
    '16 Philly 1 & 2, MSG 1 & 2, Toronto 1 & 2, Fenway 1, Wrigley 1
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  • ldent42
    ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
    It's already booked. I have to pick up 10c tickets on the first show anyway, so it's not like i'd have been able to do any sightseeing that day/afternoon before the show anyway. The 2nd show if it's that easy to get into the city I can go back for some final sightseeing and food in the afternoon and get back to ziggo 20 minutes before showtime as I've got a seated ticket.
    I still think I'd rather have the short walk back to collapse in bed after the show than 'the masses' all up in my way on the train back into the city! If I was only doing one show I wouldn't have done this, but since I'm doing both I think it was the right decision for me.
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  • myoung321
    myoung321 Posts: 2,855
    edited May 2014
    ldent42 said:

    than 'the masses' all up in my way on the train back into the city!

    You're thinking like a New Yorker on the transportation system... plus a 10 minute metro full of Pearl Jam fans going back to the Centrum just sounds like a blast... but it's always best to do whats best for you.

    My wife and I are going to both shows as well. I honestly can't think of one good reason to stay in the sanitized/industrial suburbs when you're in one of the most amazing cities in the world.

    I've read the Bijlmer area used to be of the highest crime areas in Amsterdam. Maybe a local can chime it... but I know I read something about it.. I know I felt safer in the Centrum.
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  • nycrats
    nycrats Posts: 1,355
    i love pearl jam, and id love to be up front, its awesome energy and an amazing time, but having ga tix, i am gonna have to sit this one out from being super close. id rather enjoy a great city then go see pj from a little farther back then sit in a line all day. theres plenty of nondescript cities that i can go see pj in and spend all day hanging in line with peeps (i wont name them as im sure to insult someone!).
    '98: Camden 1 '00: JB2 '03: MSG1 '04: Boston 1 '05: AC1
    '06: Irving Plaza, East Rutherford 1 & 2 '07: Lolla '08: Camden 2, MSG2, Beacon
    '09 :Philly 1 & 2 '10: Buffalo, Newark, MSG1, MSG2
    '11: PJ20 1 & 2 '12: Missoula '13: Wrigley, BK2, Philly 1 & 2, Hartford
    '14: Ams 1 & 2, Cincy, St Louis, Detroit, Moline '15: Central Park
    '16 Philly 1 & 2, MSG 1 & 2, Toronto 1 & 2, Fenway 1, Wrigley 1
    '17 Brooklyn hall of fame ‘18 Fenway 1 '21 Jersey Shore '22 MSG  '24: MSG1, MSG2
  • rssesq
    rssesq Fairfield County Posts: 3,299
    if it is your first time in the DAM and your in town for a limited amount of time and wait in line all day to try for front row you are a FOOL. (sorry for the harshness) Amsterdam is way too nice a city to waste 16 hours of prime time sitting in a line.

  • myoung321
    myoung321 Posts: 2,855
    edited May 2014
    Anyone going to the Trieste show? We're skipping Milan and spending a couple days in Paris, then train from Paris--to-- Milan--to--Venice...then rent a car at the Venice Airport the morning of the Trieste show and drive the 160km/100 miles to Stadio Nereo Rocco.

    Seeing Pearl Jam in A'Dam, then in Italy is a dream come true.. wow still can't believe we are doing it!
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  • dustinpardue
    dustinpardue Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,829
    Can anyone vouch for Viagogo far as getting tickets?
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  • myoung321
    myoung321 Posts: 2,855
    edited May 2014
    Pretty known site, sorta of a world stubhub.. I've never used them personally, but have a couple friends that have had good results. Like stub hub, it's a clearing house for private sellers with Viagogo charging fees.
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  • dustinpardue
    dustinpardue Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,829
    edited May 2014
    What seems a little fishy is that even with electronic tickets you can't get them until the week leading up to the show. Seems if it is electronic you should get it instantly, like stubhub.
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  • nycrats
    nycrats Posts: 1,355
    ^ agreed
    i used them a few years back for radiohead and it was ok one time, another time it was email tickets and took right until the end to get them. "the seller is waiting on the box office" i was told, and it seemed like the seller just takes as much time to go and get the tickets (basically selling short) and if not theyll give you your money back if you dont get them last minute.

    '98: Camden 1 '00: JB2 '03: MSG1 '04: Boston 1 '05: AC1
    '06: Irving Plaza, East Rutherford 1 & 2 '07: Lolla '08: Camden 2, MSG2, Beacon
    '09 :Philly 1 & 2 '10: Buffalo, Newark, MSG1, MSG2
    '11: PJ20 1 & 2 '12: Missoula '13: Wrigley, BK2, Philly 1 & 2, Hartford
    '14: Ams 1 & 2, Cincy, St Louis, Detroit, Moline '15: Central Park
    '16 Philly 1 & 2, MSG 1 & 2, Toronto 1 & 2, Fenway 1, Wrigley 1
    '17 Brooklyn hall of fame ‘18 Fenway 1 '21 Jersey Shore '22 MSG  '24: MSG1, MSG2
  • myoung321
    myoung321 Posts: 2,855
    dustinpardue said:

    What seems a little fishy is that even with electronic tickets you can't get them until the week leading up to the show. Seems if it is electronic you should get it instantly, like stubhub.

    Still a little time left... I'd keep checking here for extra 10C tickets.

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  • DSTRUB
    DSTRUB Posts: 290
    I ordered 2 tickets, each night, for Amsterdam I & II off Viagogo website. I got the e-tickets about a week after I paid for them. I have downloaded them, and can see my Row/seat/etc. Seems very legit on my end, but I was a little nervous too. I just need to print them out, which I am doing soon.

    They better work!
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    2014= Amsterdam 1&2, St. Louis, Lincoln, Detroit, Moline, Denver
    2015= Mexico City
    2016= Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Lexington, MSG1, Fenway1, Wrigley 2&3
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  • nycrats
    nycrats Posts: 1,355
    id say wait it out and hawk the boards too before going the viagogo route.. peoples travel plans change a lot last minute and there will be people sellign extras
    '98: Camden 1 '00: JB2 '03: MSG1 '04: Boston 1 '05: AC1
    '06: Irving Plaza, East Rutherford 1 & 2 '07: Lolla '08: Camden 2, MSG2, Beacon
    '09 :Philly 1 & 2 '10: Buffalo, Newark, MSG1, MSG2
    '11: PJ20 1 & 2 '12: Missoula '13: Wrigley, BK2, Philly 1 & 2, Hartford
    '14: Ams 1 & 2, Cincy, St Louis, Detroit, Moline '15: Central Park
    '16 Philly 1 & 2, MSG 1 & 2, Toronto 1 & 2, Fenway 1, Wrigley 1
    '17 Brooklyn hall of fame ‘18 Fenway 1 '21 Jersey Shore '22 MSG  '24: MSG1, MSG2
  • myanimal
    myanimal Posts: 16
    My highly unlikely mission is progressing!

    Step 1: Convince boss that a 10 000km, 3 night detour on a business trip is completely reasonable. Done.

    Step 2: Get tickets for both nights in Amsterdam. Who can help me out? I'm willing to sell certain body parts :D

    Step 3: Worry about the rest later..
  • thuq
    thuq Posts: 26
    I got it from a local ticket broker, still worried. When I got one from Stubhub, it came almost instantly though they still had it mailed, which should I be concerned about that? I heard too many horror stories regarding viagogo and seatwave to trust them.
  • buck502000
    buck502000 Birthplace of GIBSON guitar Posts: 8,951
    dustinpardue said:

    Can anyone vouch for Viagogo far as getting tickets?

    Yes, I have my tickets for Amsterdam on my refrigerator.
  • Sandroline
    Sandroline Posts: 7
    you folks looking for a room, check "Casa 400"
    it's a nice young hotel at good room rates in a cool area.
  • myoung321
    myoung321 Posts: 2,855
    myanimal said:

    My highly unlikely mission

    Step 3: Worry about the rest later..

    Got tickets..check... got a place to stay..check....Hey.. Step 3 feels good! ;)

    "The heart and mind are the true lens of the camera." - Yusuf Karsh
     


  • thecrystalship
    thecrystalship Dublin, Ireland Posts: 36
    So what's the story with meetups? Me and a friend have tickets to Amsterdam night 1, still hoping to get tickets to night 2. Gonna be our first time in Amsterdam and it'd be cool to meetup with some folks.
    16/06/2014: Amsterdam 20/06/2014: Milan 26/06/2014: Berlin
  • myoung321
    myoung321 Posts: 2,855
    edited May 2014
    Some talk of Dampkring Coffeeshop meet up on the 15th,, 6pm.. but that's unofficial ..

    The Canal Cruise has only 6 people interested, so I don't know about that.. but Boom Chicago still does the cruise on a daily basis anyways..

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