Home› The Porch

I was angry about ticket prices....

1STmammal2wearPants1STmammal2wearPants Worcester, MA Posts: 2,954
edited February 2018 in The Porch
....mostly the big jump from 94 to 123 a ticket at Fenway. 

But then I saw seats in Loge at Fenway (not the field, mind you, where I sat in 2016 via 10c) for Foos at Fenway, and those were $106 a pop after fees.

Couple this with all the seats 10c reserved, less shows this time around, needing to pay the crew, Boston being insanely expensive anyways, and the fact that they'll play for 3 hours and never will have "tiered" pricing of $500 for front row seats, AND that they're a religious experience every time I see them (not to mention that I'm bringing my college roommate who has never seen them and I can't wait to see the skepticism wiped off his face :)), AND that they give a shit and the setlist will be completely different each night.....and it makes me less peeved now. It's all value, and while it's a jump from 2016, they are worth their weight in gold when it comes to being worth the $123 a ticket.

They'll bring it. And I can't wait. 
2003 Mansfield III 
2004 Boston I 
2006 Boston I 
2008 Bonnaroo, Hartford, Mansfield I 
2010 Hartford 
2013 Worcester I, Worcester II, Hartford 
2016 Bonnaroo, Fenway I, Fenway II 
2018 Fenway I, Fenway II 
2021 Sea.Hear.Now
2022 Camden
2024 MSG I, Fenway I, Fenway II
Post edited by 1STmammal2wearPants on
«13

Comments

  • JM144705JM144705 Philadelphia Posts: 449
    Well said and I agree. 
  • SmallestOceansSmallestOceans Posts: 13,542
    Yep, i don't think $30 is gonna change anybody's quality of life.
    Worcester1 13, Worcester2 13, Hartford 13, San Diego 13, Los Angeles1 13, Los Angeles2 13
    Trieste 14, Vienna 14, Gdynia 14, Leeds 14, Milton Keynes 14, Denver 14
    Central Park 15
    Fort Lauderdale 16, Miami 16, Tampa 16, Jacksonville 16, Greenville 16, Hampton 16, Columbia 16, Lexington 16, Philly1 16, Philly2 16, NYC1 16, NYC2 16, Quebec City 16, Ottawa 16, Toronto1 16, Toronto2 16, Fenway1 16, Fenway2 16, Wrigley1 16, Wrigley2 16


  • pashapasamanpashapasaman Posts: 498
    considering they play 3.5 hrs and they keep changing setlist this is value for money comparing to other acts
    PJ 2014: Leeds, Milton Keynes
    PJ 2018: London 1, Padova, Roma, Prague, Krakow, Berlin, Barcelona, Madrid, Lisbon, London 2
    EV 2017: Amsterdam 2&3, London 1&2
  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,797
    I'm cool with it but it better not go up another $30 for 2020 :sunglasses:
    severed hand thirteen
    2006: Gorge 7/23 2008: Hartford 6/27 Beacon 7/1 2009: Spectrum 10/30-31
    2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
    2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
    2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
    2017: RRHoF 4/7   2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4   2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18 
    2022: MSG 9/11  2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
    2025: Pittsburgh 5/16+5/18
  • JimmyVJimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,402
    I'm right there with you. I was shocked when I saw the prices yesterday but having thought more about it I realize the fees these venues are charging are most to blame.
    ___________________________________________

    "...I changed by not changing at all..."
  • JimmyVJimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,402
    SVRDhand13 said:
    I'm cool with it but it better not go up another $30 for 2020 :sunglasses:
    Also agree with this, though. If they announce an arena tour next year and these price increases are the new norm, it will be a problem.
    ___________________________________________

    "...I changed by not changing at all..."
  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,797
    JimmyV said:
    SVRDhand13 said:
    I'm cool with it but it better not go up another $30 for 2020 :sunglasses:
    Also agree with this, though. If they announce an arena tour next year and these price increases are the new norm, it will be a problem.
    About 10 years ago I would see a bunch of bands I love for around $25 (like the national, st. vincent, vampire weekend, etc).  Now they all charge $50 plus.  This world is getting expensive!!!
    severed hand thirteen
    2006: Gorge 7/23 2008: Hartford 6/27 Beacon 7/1 2009: Spectrum 10/30-31
    2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
    2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
    2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
    2017: RRHoF 4/7   2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4   2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18 
    2022: MSG 9/11  2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
    2025: Pittsburgh 5/16+5/18
  • cincybearcatcincybearcat Posts: 16,681
    It was a surprise and it's a significant increase in 2 years.  But worth it to me.

    And I hope the increase $ is due to ticketmaster fees that then allowed the band to secure more 10C seats.  All worth it if true.
    hippiemom = goodness
  • nicknyr15nicknyr15 Posts: 8,983
    All I have to say is u2 tickets are 331 plus fees for first 10 rows in the 200 sections. So...... 
  • Lsk6453Lsk6453 Ponte Vedra, FL Posts: 568
    I concur

    Shows attended: 39

    7/5/98 Dallas, 10/17/00 Dallas, 4/30/03 Uniondale, 7/8/03 MSG 1, 7/9/03 MSG 2, 9/28/04 Boston 1, 9/29/04 Boston 2, 10/03/05 Philly, 4/15/06 SNL, 5/5/06 Irving Plaza, 5/13/06 Hartford, 6/1/06 NJ 1, 6/3/06 NJ 2, 6/20/08 Camden, 6/27/08 Hartford, 7/1/08 The Beacon, 10/27/09 Philly, 10/28/09 Philly, 10/30/09 Philly, 10/31/09 Philly, 5/20/10 MSG, 5/21/10 MSG, 10/18/13 Brooklyn, 10/19/13, Brooklyn, 10/25/13 Hartford, 11/15/13 Dallas, 10/12/14 Austin 2, 5/1/16 MSG 1, 5/2/16 MSG 2, 8/5/15 Fenway 1, 4/7/17 RRHOF Induction, 8/8/18 Seattle 1, 8/10/18 Seattle  2, 9/2/18 Fenway 1, 9/13/23 Ft. Worth 1, 9/15/23 Ft. Worth 2, 5/16/24 Vegas 1, 5/18/24 Vegas 2, 9/17/24 Fenway 2, 4/29/25 ATL 1, 5/1/2025 ATL 2
  • bootlegger10bootlegger10 Posts: 16,144
    Ticket prices don't bother me.  Paying $35 for a shirt is a little ridiculous to me though. 
  • CopperTomCopperTom Posts: 3,084
    There is $40 per ticket Fenway fee.
    http://www.livefootsteps.org/user/?usr=28
  • Foriginal SinForiginal Sin Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,836
    edited February 2018
    I just got a list of bands playing the Cresent Ballroom in Phoenix this month. I haven’t heard of a single band all month, cheapest ticket is $57! Double that for 3.5 hours of PJ? Absolutely 
    Chicago 6/29/98, Alpine Valley(EV) 6/13/99, Alpine Valley 10/08/00, Chicago 10/09/00, Phoenix 10/20/00, Orlando 4/12/03, Tampa 4/13/03, San Diego 6/05/03, Vegas 6/06/03, Phoenix 6/07/03, Chicago 6/18/03, Alpine Valley 6/21/03, Orlando 10/08/04, D.C. 10/11/04, Chicago 5/16/06, Chicago 5/17/06, LA 7/12/08, Chicago 8/23/09, Chicago 8/24/09, LA 10/07/09, San Diego 10/09/09 (Front Row Center, Finally), Phoenix(EV) 11/4/11, Wrigley 7/19/13, Phoenix 11/19/13, Denver 10/22/14, Wrigley 8/20/16, Wrigley 8/22/16
  • JimmyVJimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,402
    CopperTom said:
    There is $40 per ticket Fenway fee.
    This fact is getting lost in the discussion.
    ___________________________________________

    "...I changed by not changing at all..."
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,801
    nicknyr15 said:
    All I have to say is u2 tickets are 331 plus fees for first 10 rows in the 200 sections. So...... 
    So... that is the EXACT reason that I didn't go and see them.
  • cincybearcatcincybearcat Posts: 16,681
    JimmyV said:
    CopperTom said:
    There is $40 per ticket Fenway fee.
    This fact is getting lost in the discussion.
    Except wrigley is up 30% in 2 years.  Did Wrigley's fee change?  

    Like I said, the price is the price and I do think they are giving more of a cut to ticketmaster to obtain more fan club and verified fan tickets.
    hippiemom = goodness
  • JimmyVJimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,402
    cincybearcat said:
    JimmyV said:
    CopperTom said:
    There is $40 per ticket Fenway fee.
    This fact is getting lost in the discussion.
    Except wrigley is up 30% in 2 years.  Did Wrigley's fee change?  

    Like I said, the price is the price and I do think they are giving more of a cut to ticketmaster to obtain more fan club and verified fan tickets.
    I don't know about Wrigley but this is the situation at Fenway this summer and TM isn't their ticket provider.

    Def Leppard/Journey
    $185.50 face value
    $37.50 fee
    $4.85 fee
    $227.85

    Billy Joel
    $159.50 face value
    $42.50 fee
    $4.85 fee
    $206.85

    Foo Fighters (Turf seats are gone, these prices are for bowl seating)
    $79 face value
    $23 fee
    $4.85 fee
    $106.85
    ___________________________________________

    "...I changed by not changing at all..."
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,801
    JimmyV said:
    cincybearcat said:
    JimmyV said:
    CopperTom said:
    There is $40 per ticket Fenway fee.
    This fact is getting lost in the discussion.
    Except wrigley is up 30% in 2 years.  Did Wrigley's fee change?  

    Like I said, the price is the price and I do think they are giving more of a cut to ticketmaster to obtain more fan club and verified fan tickets.
    I don't know about Wrigley but this is the situation at Fenway this summer and TM isn't their ticket provider.

    Def Leppard/Journey
    $185.50 face value
    $37.50 fee
    $4.85 fee
    $227.85

    Billy Joel
    $159.50 face value
    $42.50 fee
    $4.85 fee
    $206.85

    Foo Fighters (Turf seats are gone, these prices are for bowl seating)
    $79 face value
    $23 fee
    $4.85 fee
    $106.85
    Guess who passed up on seeing the Misfits, Def Leppard and Billy Joel because of ticket prices?

    Two thumbs pointed at this guy!

    But I did splurge on the VIP for Primus/Mastadon because the cost vs what you receive is a no brainer.
  • demimorrisdemimorris Posts: 14
    I have to admit I was pleased with the $245 Wrigley price for two tickets. I have never before purchased through the Ten Club for tickets, so I wasn't sure what prices to expect. I had expected in the $400 range to set my expectations high. Now I'm just hoping we make it in the reserved seating lottery, but if not I did the ticketmaster fan club preregister and will try for 3 tickets in that so we can also bring our son. 
  • D-RodD-Rod Hamilton, Ontario Posts: 1,956
    227 bucks for Deaf Leppard??????  no sugar will be poured on me.  Love doesn't bite, that does 
    1996.....Toronto
    2005.....Hamilton
    2011.....Toronto N1, Toronto N2, Hamilton
    2013.....London, Buffalo
    2014.....Detroit
    2016.....Toronto N1 Toronto N2, Boston  N1, Boston N2, Chicago N1
    2018.....Seattle N1, Seattle N2
    2022.....San Diego, Los Angeles N1, Los Angeles N2, Phoenix, Oakland N1, Oakland N2, Quebec City, Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto  
    2023.....Fort Worth N1, Fort Worth N2, Austin N1, Austin N2
    2024.....Las Vegas N1, Las Vegas N2, Los Angeles N1, Los Angeles N2, Boston N1, Boston N2
    2025.....????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
  • ShynerShyner Posts: 1,226
    Pearl jam seems to help out alot of causes that are important. Ticket prices should escalate with inflation. Trust the jam. 
  • High Fidelity 2000High Fidelity 2000 New Mexico USA Posts: 4,439
    The OP speaks the truth. I think the prices are a little crazy (let's admit it, if they played more shows in between Seattle and Boston, maybe they could cut their costs a little bit). My sister is probably going with me, she wanted to see them again after seeing Let's Play Two in the theater and she hasn't seen them since 2003, and when I told her the prices her reply was "yeah let's go, $25 more isn't a big deal"... told her they would probably be about $100 last week. It's crazy but taking a breath and having perspective and figuring a poster and a shirt cost $35 each... it's all relative. It's the 2 year increase that still doesn't make a lot of sense.
    ABQ 93, Las Cruces 95, ABQ 98, Bridge School 10/30/99, Lubbock 00, ABQ 00, Denver 03, State College 03, San Diego 03, Vegas 03, PHX 03, D.C. 03, Camden 7/5/03, NYC 7/8/03 + 7/9/03, Vegas 06, San Francisco 7/15/06 + 7/16/06 + 7/18/06, Kansas City 10, [EV:ABQ 11/6/12], Chicago 13, PHX 13, Denver 14--PJ24!, Telluride 16, Chicago 8/20/16, Chicago 8/18/18, Phoenix 22, Denver 22, Vegas 5/16/24

    New Mexico Pearl Jam Fans (New Mexico, USA) on Facebook!
  • JimmyVJimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,402
    $188 to $247 in two years is not inflation people.
    ___________________________________________

    "...I changed by not changing at all..."
  • HesCalledDyerHesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,459
    JimmyV said:
    $188 to $247 in two years is not inflation people.
    Over-inflation.
    Star Lake 00 / Pittsburgh 03 / State College 03 / Bristow 03 / Cleveland 06 / Camden II 06 / DC 08 / Pittsburgh 13 / Baltimore 13 / Charlottesville 13 / Cincinnati 14 / St. Paul 14 / Hampton 16 / Wrigley I 16 / Wrigley II 16 / Baltimore 20 / Camden 22 / Baltimore 24
  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,766
    JimmyV said:
    $188 to $247 in two years is not inflation people.
    You are correct.....not much has changed in 2 years except for artists charging closer to the perceived market value of their tickets.
  • riley540riley540 Denver Colorado Posts: 1,132
    The shows will sell out no matter what. Pearl Jam is a band as well as a business. Lots of people need to get paid to put on these shows! 
  • JimmyVJimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,402
    JOEJOEJOE said:
    JimmyV said:
    $188 to $247 in two years is not inflation people.
    You are correct.....not much has changed in 2 years except for artists charging closer to the perceived market value of their tickets.
    And I don't disagree based on prices we are seeing for 2018, particularly at ballpark shows. But anyone arguing that inflation is the reason is off base.
    ___________________________________________

    "...I changed by not changing at all..."
  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,352
    I was never angry. I'm just quite disappointed that I don't feel like I can responsibly afford it anymore.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,766
    PJ has a monopoly on selling their services, so price is driven by market value, not cost.
  • lolobugglolobugg BLUE RDGE MTNS Posts: 8,195
    cincybearcat said:
    JimmyV said:
    CopperTom said:
    There is $40 per ticket Fenway fee.
    This fact is getting lost in the discussion.
    Except wrigley is up 30% in 2 years.  Did Wrigley's fee change?  

    Like I said, the price is the price and I do think they are giving more of a cut to ticketmaster to obtain more fan club and verified fan tickets.


    that is what I have been saying.

    it's not a coincidence that TM gets involved and the price jumps that much.

    I am an OG. I remember the Ticketmaster fight. their percentages are insane. they wanted $6 on a $20 ticket back in the day. you do the math..... those service fees add up quick.

    I guess they made a deal with the DEVILs to get more fanclub tix.

    livefootsteps.org/user/?usr=446

    1995- New Orleans, LA  : New Orleans, LA

    1996- Charleston, SC

    1998- Atlanta, GA: Birmingham, AL: Greenville, SC: Knoxville, TN

    2000- Atlanta, GA: New Orleans, LA: Memphis, TN: Nashville, TN

    2003- Raleigh, NC: Charlotte, NC: Atlanta, GA

    2004- Asheville, NC (hometown show)

    2006- Cincinnati, OH

    2008- Columbia, SC

    2009- Chicago, IL x 2 / Ed Vedder- Atlanta, GA x 2

    2010- Bristow, VA

    2011- Alpine Valley, WI (PJ20) x 2 / Ed Vedder- Chicago, IL

    2012- Atlanta, GA

    2013- Charlotte, NC

    2014- Cincinnati, OH

    2015- New York, NY

    2016- Greenville, SC: Hampton, VA:: Columbia, SC: Raleigh, NC : Lexington, KY: Philly, PA 2: (Wrigley) Chicago, IL x 2 (holy shit): Temple of the Dog- Philly, PA

    2017- ED VED- Louisville, KY

    2018- Chicago, IL x2, Boston, MA x2

    2020- Nashville, TN 

    2022- Smashville 

    2023- Austin, TX x2

    2024- Baltimore

Sign In or Register to comment.