Ticket prices

JimmyV · February 2018

lolobugg said:

These ticket increases have to do with working with TM. they should just come out and say it.
It makes sense now what the TM corporate guy was up to on PJ radio.

I don't think that is true. It seems more due to the business of playing concerts at ballparks.

lolobugg · February 2018

JimmyV said:

lolobugg said:

These ticket increases have to do with working with TM. they should just come out and say it.
It makes sense now what the TM corporate guy was up to on PJ radio.

I don't think that is true. It seems more due to the business of playing concerts at ballparks.

that probably has something to do with it too. but ticketmaster don't work for peanuts. remember when they wanted to charge the band $2 a ticket for distributing the free tickets for Drop in the Park? I guarantee they have their money- grubbing hands in this this 30% increase.

JOEJOEJOE · February 2018

Market value and elasticity come in to play when determining ticket prices

jeffbr · February 2018

I absolutely think the band's motivation was to play fewer shows and charge more for them. Makes sense to me. I'm their age (or a couple of years older) and understand the motivation. That's why they're playing shitty ballpark venues instead of doing a proper arena tour. Sell more tickets with less travel. But I hate shows at ballparks and stadiums. For me, sitting a mile away from the stage and watching the screens for a few hours doesn't interest me. I put in for the lottery, but will likely delete my entry today. I have zero desire to ever see a show in a ballpark or stadium again, and thought I was going to make an exception for PJ. But that same $260 will take me to a bunch of shows with fresh local bands playing in more intimate venues, which is really what I enjoy more. I just don't find that same value in a ballpark show. So unfortunately for me, I can't justify it. This will be the first time I've intentionally skipped PJ playing in my city. Bummer. PJ and I have divergent views of entertainment value at this point. Maybe I'll see them again some day if they play a proper venue. I don't begrudge the band's decision. As I said, I'd probably make the same decision in their shoes. So I'm not bitter about it, although I had some arguments with myself last night, lol.

dignin · February 2018

JimmyV said:

jpdannabelle said:

JimmyV said:

jpdannabelle said:

If a $30 increase is really going to bust the budget and stop someone from going those people should probably think twice about going anywhere and focus on getting their shit together.

This is the laziest of takes. People have every right to question a 30% increase.

Hey man I have to convert that price to Canadian so what am I supposed to say. But the fact is if I want something bad enough I work for it. Price went up? I work harder to pay for it. I don’t complain.

I hear you. The price is the price. I'll likely end up paying it myself. It's just that a 30% bump in only two years time is worth questioning, IMO.

It would be irresponsible to not question a 30% jump in price for any product you buy.

dignin · February 2018

jeffbr said:

I absolutely think the band's motivation was to play fewer shows and charge more for them. Makes sense to me. I'm their age (or a couple of years older) and understand the motivation. That's why they're playing shitty ballpark venues instead of doing a proper arena tour. Sell more tickets with less travel. But I hate shows at ballparks and stadiums. For me, sitting a mile away from the stage and watching the screens for a few hours doesn't interest me. I put in for the lottery, but will likely delete my entry today. I have zero desire to ever see a show in a ballpark or stadium again, and thought I was going to make an exception for PJ. But that same $260 will take me to a bunch of shows with fresh local bands playing in more intimate venues, which is really what I enjoy more. I just don't find that same value in a ballpark show. So unfortunately for me, I can't justify it. This will be the first time I've intentionally skipped PJ playing in my city. Bummer. PJ and I have divergent views of entertainment value at this point. Maybe I'll see them again some day if they play a proper venue. I don't begrudge the band's decision. As I said, I'd probably make the same decision in their shoes. So I'm not bitter about it, although I had some arguments with myself last night, lol.

I'm pretty much in full agreement with you, especially the bolded part.. I put my name in the hat yesterday but may pull it in the next few days....still on fence.

Good luck to everyone in the draw.

Get_Right · February 2018

10 pages of pure masturbatory speculation and cerebral exercise.
We are never going to know why they raised the prices 30%. Hawaiian surf mansions and private planes cost big money.
One cannot support that lifestyle playing arena shows for $50 a pop. $125 a head at a stadium will do the trick.
Personally, if they deliver a show that is even close to Fenway 2 last time around, it is well worth whatever the ticket price is.

nothingman44 · February 2018

I put in for both Fenway shows but am tossing the idea around of only doing 1 show. Personally, I wasn't a big fan of seeing a show in a ballpark in 2016. The shows were fantastic of course, but the venue just didn't do it for me. I've got a fairly decent 10c number and I was still about 30 rows back on the field and found myself watching the screens more than anything. I can't even believe I am debating missing a Boston PJ show intentionally....

Eroom21 · February 2018

I'm just disappointed with the price of the tickets. That much of a hike in two years seems crazy.

Maybe they should have released that information before so that people who might come from out of country could have made a more informed decision before booking hotels/flight.

TR70596 · February 2018

Genuine question for those defending the increased ticket prices - at what price would you draw the line?

I would personally pay $200 for a PJ ticket if it came to that, but no more. If they raised their prices to $330 per seat like the forthcoming U2 tour would you gladly pay that and not question the hike? How about $500 like the last Rolling Stones tour?

mattsavard · February 2018

I'm a bit older myself (coming up on 42) and got to enjoy PJ at Fenway 1&2 within days of my 40th bday (aug 9th), which was perfect. I'm also a Boston native and huge Red Sox / Fenway fan.... so it was fate, IMO). I didn't get field/floor but the shows were incredible, still. Great audio. Great production value on the screens. Incredible set-lists & performance. Amazing fans and energy. It was pretty much perfect.

I'm going for Wrigley 1 & 2 this year to mix it up, I don't want to try to compete with the 2016 experience. I love Wrigley and it's a weekend show so it makes it easier on work/career for the GF and I.

• Am I bummed prices went up 30% in 2 years? Yes. I'll pay it, because It's a drop in the bucket of a $1.5k 4 day weekend with hotels/tickets/food/beverage)... and the performances are worth the $125. But it doesn't change that they were $100... and less before that. I'm not mad at the band, I get it. I'm just a little disappointed. They have LOTS of other revenue streams (merch, boots, concessions etc)... it would be NICE to see them stick to the principles and avoid participating in the runaway ticket inflation. Oh well. Moving on.

• I too love intimate experiences. I've done rail for PJ in the 90s. I've been 2nd row at Ryman Eddie show. I wish I could get rail for Wrigley but my GF couldn't handle it. THAT SAID, There really was something cool/special about the energy in Fenway those nights. It wasn't the packed in vibrancy you get in a club show that's rocking... but perhaps the crowd becomes a bigger part of the "energy" of the show? It's hard to explain but EVERYONE is 100% into the show.. singing and vibing along. I would love to see PJ in another intimate venue with the energy of the 90s, but I don't think we'll get that again. These shows are different, but I'm not certain that's a BAD thing for me.

Sorry, I'm rambling after reading a few pages of stuff. I'm amped and hoping for some decent seats, but the reality is I'm excited to be a part of the energy that will be in Wrigley those two nights. It's not perfect, but it's still the best live band in the world giving us everything they've got for 3+ hours, alongside some of the best fans in the world. I've dropped $125 on a lot worse

JimmyV · February 2018

Get_Right said:

10 pages of pure masturbatory speculation and cerebral exercise.
We are never going to know why they raised the prices 30%. Hawaiian surf mansions and private planes cost big money.
One cannot support that lifestyle playing arena shows for $50 a pop. $125 a head at a stadium will do the trick.
Personally, if they deliver a show that is even close to Fenway 2 last time around, it is well worth whatever the ticket price is.

If you just look up at the sky every morning you'll never know why the sun comes up. If you do some research you can figure it out.

CantKeepmedown · February 2018

I wouldn't pay $500 if Jesus Christ himself was doing a sunset acoustic show.

$300 for PJ in a small intimate, setting? Maybe. Not in a ballpark

Eroom21 · February 2018

TR70596 said:

Genuine question for those defending the increased ticket prices - at what price would you draw the line?

I would personally pay $200 for a PJ ticket if it came to that, but no more. If they raised their prices to $330 per seat like the forthcoming U2 tour would you gladly pay that and not question the hike? How about $500 like the last Rolling Stones tour?

Don't give the band any ideas or we might see an even higher increase next time.

jeffbr · February 2018

TR70596 said:

Genuine question for those defending the increased ticket prices - at what price would you draw the line?

I would personally pay $200 for a PJ ticket if it came to that, but no more. If they raised their prices to $330 per seat like the forthcoming U2 tour would you gladly pay that and not question the hike? How about $500 like the last Rolling Stones tour?

Depends on the venue for me. They're already priced above my threshold for a show at shitty ballpark venues. If they were playing at Benaroya Hall, I'd pay twice what current ticket prices are. So venue is a factor in conjunction with price when making my decision.

riley540 · February 2018

Question,

ticketmaster has the price range of $92 - $112. It seems the 10 club prices refelect the $112 tickets. Does this mean we likely won’t be in the nose bleeds?

Appreciated!

Jvfireman416 · February 2018

Be happy if all you have to worry about is the price of a ticket going up 30 bucks. $1300 bucks in airfare, $1200 bucks in lodging, $500 for 2 shows..... haven't even figured out meals and stuff like Uber.

Then put in perspective that living in the NY area I will likely never get tix in my home town (haven't yet) and will always be stuck looking on secondary market, some of this whining is just weak. If you don't like it stop belly aching and don't go. Simple answer.

mace1229 · February 2018

jeffbr said:

I absolutely think the band's motivation was to play fewer shows and charge more for them. Makes sense to me. I'm their age (or a couple of years older) and understand the motivation. That's why they're playing shitty ballpark venues instead of doing a proper arena tour. Sell more tickets with less travel. But I hate shows at ballparks and stadiums. For me, sitting a mile away from the stage and watching the screens for a few hours doesn't interest me. I put in for the lottery, but will likely delete my entry today. I have zero desire to ever see a show in a ballpark or stadium again, and thought I was going to make an exception for PJ. But that same $260 will take me to a bunch of shows with fresh local bands playing in more intimate venues, which is really what I enjoy more. I just don't find that same value in a ballpark show. So unfortunately for me, I can't justify it. This will be the first time I've intentionally skipped PJ playing in my city. Bummer. PJ and I have divergent views of entertainment value at this point. Maybe I'll see them again some day if they play a proper venue. I don't begrudge the band's decision. As I said, I'd probably make the same decision in their shoes. So I'm not bitter about it, although I had some arguments with myself last night, lol.

That's exactly how I feel. It seems to me to clearly motivated by playing less shows but making the same cash. Otherwise can someone explain why they chose to play 7 shows this summer?
I don't hold a grudge for it, they are getting older, most are older than my dad when he retired and never went back to work. It sucks for us fans, I'm not excited about a stadium tour, but its what we got. I imagined I would fork out this one last time with the anticipation of it being my farewell tour unless they come close by. The difference is I guess I wouldn't think twice about a stadium show if I didn't have to travel, its going to suck traveling and still sitting a mile away. But for all I know it will be my last chance, I haven't seen them since 2014.

jpdannabelle · February 2018

Eroom21 said:

I'm just disappointed with the price of the tickets. That much of a hike in two years seems crazy.

Maybe they should have released that information before so that people who might come from out of country could have made a more informed decision before booking hotels/flight.

Why would you book anything without free cancellation? How do you even know if you’re going to get tickets? This is getting ridiculous.

tempo_n_groove · February 2018

riley540 said:

Question,

ticketmaster has the price range of $92 - $112. It seems the 10 club prices refelect the $112 tickets. Does this mean we likely won’t be in the nose bleeds?

Appreciated!

Maybe further back in the lower bowl but should not be any higher than that.

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