Fan to Fan Ticket Exchange
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rustneversleeps said:cmalisze said:rustneversleeps said:cmalisze said:rustneversleeps said:cmalisze said:rustneversleeps said:Lerxst1992 said:cmalisze said:DF220512 said:Long time lurker, but I'm going to post for fun. I agree with everything that has been said... but there is another perspective missing from this discussion. For decades, fan club members (not just of Pearl Jam, but other bands too) have used their early access/preferential treatment for tickets they knew they might not use (life could get in the way, they could score better seats through an alternate vendor, they could be used as trade-bait for shows they really wanted to get tickets to, etc.). Then, when tickets went on sale to the general public, non-fan club members didn't have access to those seats, still inflating the price of tickets on the secondary market against the band's wishes.
What TM and PJ are doing right now by inflating prices and by delaying us from "trading out" our tickets, will eventually render our seats worth less than face value closer to the show. This will have burned some of their fan club members (for this tour) who will be more cautious with what tickets they buy for future tours. With fan club members requesting less tickets, more will go on sale to the general public, lowering the cost of resale values (perhaps.)
Again, I type this as an angry fan who can't sell back tickets post-pandemic... but I do see how, in the long-term, it may fix two issues at the same time which ends up lowering prices and increasing availability for everyone... especially with as few tours these guys go on anymore.That could be viewed as another limitation to access shows for fans living near msg. We already get few shows per capita. For many of us the only option is to get in a car or plane and travel
you have a point, a ridiculous one, but a point none the less
and there is no reason to wait around for ticketmaster to wipe your ass for you. if you have tickets to sell, find someone who wants the tickets and figure it out. its not hard.
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cmalisze said:rustneversleeps said:cmalisze said:rustneversleeps said:cmalisze said:rustneversleeps said:cmalisze said:rustneversleeps said:Lerxst1992 said:cmalisze said:DF220512 said:Long time lurker, but I'm going to post for fun. I agree with everything that has been said... but there is another perspective missing from this discussion. For decades, fan club members (not just of Pearl Jam, but other bands too) have used their early access/preferential treatment for tickets they knew they might not use (life could get in the way, they could score better seats through an alternate vendor, they could be used as trade-bait for shows they really wanted to get tickets to, etc.). Then, when tickets went on sale to the general public, non-fan club members didn't have access to those seats, still inflating the price of tickets on the secondary market against the band's wishes.
What TM and PJ are doing right now by inflating prices and by delaying us from "trading out" our tickets, will eventually render our seats worth less than face value closer to the show. This will have burned some of their fan club members (for this tour) who will be more cautious with what tickets they buy for future tours. With fan club members requesting less tickets, more will go on sale to the general public, lowering the cost of resale values (perhaps.)
Again, I type this as an angry fan who can't sell back tickets post-pandemic... but I do see how, in the long-term, it may fix two issues at the same time which ends up lowering prices and increasing availability for everyone... especially with as few tours these guys go on anymore.That could be viewed as another limitation to access shows for fans living near msg. We already get few shows per capita. For many of us the only option is to get in a car or plane and travel
you have a point, a ridiculous one, but a point none the less
and there is no reason to wait around for ticketmaster to wipe your ass for you. if you have tickets to sell, find someone who wants the tickets and figure it out. its not hard.
i think its laughable to bitch about a fan exchange, when all you have to do is find a fan and exchange yourself. some will play checkers, and some will play chess.Post edited by rustneversleeps on0 -
rustneversleeps said:cmalisze said:rustneversleeps said:cmalisze said:rustneversleeps said:cmalisze said:rustneversleeps said:cmalisze said:rustneversleeps said:Lerxst1992 said:cmalisze said:DF220512 said:Long time lurker, but I'm going to post for fun. I agree with everything that has been said... but there is another perspective missing from this discussion. For decades, fan club members (not just of Pearl Jam, but other bands too) have used their early access/preferential treatment for tickets they knew they might not use (life could get in the way, they could score better seats through an alternate vendor, they could be used as trade-bait for shows they really wanted to get tickets to, etc.). Then, when tickets went on sale to the general public, non-fan club members didn't have access to those seats, still inflating the price of tickets on the secondary market against the band's wishes.
What TM and PJ are doing right now by inflating prices and by delaying us from "trading out" our tickets, will eventually render our seats worth less than face value closer to the show. This will have burned some of their fan club members (for this tour) who will be more cautious with what tickets they buy for future tours. With fan club members requesting less tickets, more will go on sale to the general public, lowering the cost of resale values (perhaps.)
Again, I type this as an angry fan who can't sell back tickets post-pandemic... but I do see how, in the long-term, it may fix two issues at the same time which ends up lowering prices and increasing availability for everyone... especially with as few tours these guys go on anymore.That could be viewed as another limitation to access shows for fans living near msg. We already get few shows per capita. For many of us the only option is to get in a car or plane and travel
you have a point, a ridiculous one, but a point none the less
and there is no reason to wait around for ticketmaster to wipe your ass for you. if you have tickets to sell, find someone who wants the tickets and figure it out. its not hard.
i think its laughable to bitch about a fan exchange, when all you have to do is find a fan and exchange yourself. some will play checkers, and some will play chess.
I'm well aware of methods to circumvent the current system. Load to someone's wallet, walk someone in, give account login info or transfer if in CO NY IL. I'm too busy providing solutions or suggestions for a system it seems many here care about. I've already long ago understood the holes in the situation as I see them. I've already moved on to solutions. Who is playing chess really?
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cmalisze said:rustneversleeps said:cmalisze said:rustneversleeps said:cmalisze said:rustneversleeps said:cmalisze said:rustneversleeps said:cmalisze said:rustneversleeps said:Lerxst1992 said:cmalisze said:DF220512 said:Long time lurker, but I'm going to post for fun. I agree with everything that has been said... but there is another perspective missing from this discussion. For decades, fan club members (not just of Pearl Jam, but other bands too) have used their early access/preferential treatment for tickets they knew they might not use (life could get in the way, they could score better seats through an alternate vendor, they could be used as trade-bait for shows they really wanted to get tickets to, etc.). Then, when tickets went on sale to the general public, non-fan club members didn't have access to those seats, still inflating the price of tickets on the secondary market against the band's wishes.
What TM and PJ are doing right now by inflating prices and by delaying us from "trading out" our tickets, will eventually render our seats worth less than face value closer to the show. This will have burned some of their fan club members (for this tour) who will be more cautious with what tickets they buy for future tours. With fan club members requesting less tickets, more will go on sale to the general public, lowering the cost of resale values (perhaps.)
Again, I type this as an angry fan who can't sell back tickets post-pandemic... but I do see how, in the long-term, it may fix two issues at the same time which ends up lowering prices and increasing availability for everyone... especially with as few tours these guys go on anymore.That could be viewed as another limitation to access shows for fans living near msg. We already get few shows per capita. For many of us the only option is to get in a car or plane and travel
you have a point, a ridiculous one, but a point none the less
and there is no reason to wait around for ticketmaster to wipe your ass for you. if you have tickets to sell, find someone who wants the tickets and figure it out. its not hard.
i think its laughable to bitch about a fan exchange, when all you have to do is find a fan and exchange yourself. some will play checkers, and some will play chess.
I'm well aware of methods to circumvent the current system. Load to someone's wallet, walk someone in, give account login info or transfer if in CO NY IL. I'm too busy providing solutions or suggestions for a system it seems many here care about. I've already long ago understood the holes in the situation as I see them. I've already moved on to solutions. Who is playing chess really?
sorry you can't make your shows. best of luck with the fan to fan ticket exchange.0 -
cmalisze said:I also say that if, as fans, we have been so quick to credit and throw flowers at the feet of the band and the Ten Club for how past tickets have been managed (low prices/best locations/NO PJ Premium) then how all of the sudden can we say the Ten Club has nothing to do with this. Either they have control (like we all thought for many years prior to 2022) or they don't (which many come to their defense to protect.)
Which is it?jesus greets me looks just like me ....0 -
My wife and I are trying to get tix to Nashville. If there is anyone planning to release their tickets to the Fan to Fan exchange once it opens, would you please PM me? Would love to coordinate a time with someone in order to increase my chances of scoring the pair. Know this is a long shot.4.17.94 Paramount 9.28.96 Randall's Island 8.25.00 Jones Beach 4.28.03 Spectrum 7.5.03 Camden 7.6.03 Camden 07.08.03 MSG 07.09.03 MSG 7.12.03 Hershey 7.14.03 Holmdel 6.12.08 Tampa 10.19.13 Brooklyn 4.11.16 Tampa 5.1.16 MSG 5.2.16 MSG 8.7.16 Fenway 9.2.18 Fenway 9.4.18 Fenway 9.11.22 MSG 9.16.22 Nashville 9.18.23 Austin 9.19.23 Austin 9.3.24 MSG 9.4.24 MSG Fenway 9.15.24 Fenway 9.17.24 Hollywood 4.24.25 Nashville 5.6.25 Nashville 5.8.250
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josevolution said:cmalisze said:I also say that if, as fans, we have been so quick to credit and throw flowers at the feet of the band and the Ten Club for how past tickets have been managed (low prices/best locations/NO PJ Premium) then how all of the sudden can we say the Ten Club has nothing to do with this. Either they have control (like we all thought for many years prior to 2022) or they don't (which many come to their defense to protect.)
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I think this problem is much larger than it should be as people enter multiple lotteries to better their chances and buy extra tickets they don’t really plan going to. I do not have as much sympathy for these people as it makes tickets harder to get. And yes there are some people with true intentions that can’t go. The main issue I have is it stated F2F would be an option, so with that they should keep to what was stated in some reasonable fashion. And in the future if they don’t want it then don’t offer it.0
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aisleseats said:PureandEasy said:I'm completely naive to the fan to fan sale, why did you all purchase tickets to shows you can't go to and now want to sell??? I guess it's just never something I have done before so I have no clue. Seems to me blaming Ten Club for this is unjustified. Were you forced to buy these tickets?Don't come closer or I'll have to go0
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Did it open up this late for the EV shows? Tour starts in 3 weeks… crazy…2010: Cleveland
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Weston1283 said:Did it open up this late for the EV shows? Tour starts in 3 weeks… crazy…0
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NewfieintheUSA said:Weston1283 said:Did it open up this late for the EV shows? Tour starts in 3 weeks… crazy…0
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I am fine with the band having the Premium tickets, as it is standard with all ticketmaster events though
However, it is sort of double dipping on their end to advertise a "Fan to Fan" market, which would drive up early ticket sales as people would not feel stuck with tickets, but then delay the opening of the said market to allow for these Premium tickets to sell, until it is too late for anyone to get that money back.
If you can't sell the Premium tickets at the prices you want, then, well, that kind of seems like a you problem (you being the band/TM).
I think this Spring leg will sort of open the bands eyes a bit in terms of timelines, ticket sales, and the way people are spending (or not spending) money in a post-pandemic world. Sacramento and Fresno look destined for the Groupon 2 for 1 sale very soon. Both of these would have sold alot better I think with more than 7 weeks of notice. And, not to be mean, but there's some markets where they just aren't as big as they probably think they are.Post edited by Weston1283 on2010: Cleveland
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Some thoughts on all this.....
Limiting Fan to Fan to drive "Pearl Jam premium" tickets is market manipulation.
Fan to Fan should have opened up days after the onsale.....we're now three weeks to first show.
Ticketmaster knows that the minute that they open up Fan to fan that this will increase the ticket supply and drive down the value of their "Pearl Jam premium".
Additionally, disappointing to not see an update on when Fan to Fan will open on the 10Club April letter. Really looking forward to these shows, but 10Club / TM haven't done a good job on communication, logistics and changes as it relates to rescheduling the shows.
Heard a few suggest that limiting to certain zip codes might help.....I live in Atlanta. We haven't had a show since 2003 and I'm traveling out to Los Angeles to catch LA2....my only opportunity within driving distance was Nashville and I didn't score in either 2020/2022.
On a positive...I will say that I was very appreciative of the fact that they did reopen ticket sales for 10Club and some people were able to get tickets on the second sale that they weren't able to get on their first attempt.
Finally, expressing ways that the 10Club can get better is the best way for Pearl Jam / Ten Club to improve the fan experience. They've done a really good job over the past thirty years and as a member I just want that to continue.
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For the LA shows, you still have to have the verified fan code as well to purchase regular tickets. This process with TM has been a joke."I got memories, I got shit"0
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JojoRice said:For the LA shows, you still have to have the verified fan code as well to purchase regular tickets. This process with TM has been a joke.words seem so out of place.
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RT85129 said:Some thoughts on all this.....
Limiting Fan to Fan to drive "Pearl Jam premium" tickets is market manipulation.
Fan to Fan should have opened up days after the onsale.....we're now three weeks to first show.
Ticketmaster knows that the minute that they open up Fan to fan that this will increase the ticket supply and drive down the value of their "Pearl Jam premium".
Additionally, disappointing to not see an update on when Fan to Fan will open on the 10Club April letter. Really looking forward to these shows, but 10Club / TM haven't done a good job on communication, logistics and changes as it relates to rescheduling the shows.
Heard a few suggest that limiting to certain zip codes might help.....I live in Atlanta. We haven't had a show since 2003 and I'm traveling out to Los Angeles to catch LA2....my only opportunity within driving distance was Nashville and I didn't score in either 2020/2022.
On a positive...I will say that I was very appreciative of the fact that they did reopen ticket sales for 10Club and some people were able to get tickets on the second sale that they weren't able to get on their first attempt.
Finally, expressing ways that the 10Club can get better is the best way for Pearl Jam / Ten Club to improve the fan experience. They've done a really good job over the past thirty years and as a member I just want that to continue.0 -
I agree with everything that’s been said about TM manufacturing scarcity by delaying F2F so they can sell some of the premium tickets. But I actually think they’ve miscalculated. I *suspect* that at this point in PJ’s career, anybody who cares enough to potentially drop $200+ on a single “good” lower level ticket is aware of the advertised ticket sale timeline and knows that a wave of possible better and cheaper f2f tickets is coming at some point, esp. for shows with less demand, like in CA.
If they opened f2f now, they’d at least get those off the market (if real demand is high enough)… and then they could dynamically adjust pricing for any remaining tickets closer to the show for fans who make a last minute call to attend. As is, they’re kind of devaluing all the tickets by allowing a bunch of overpriced ones (the market’s opinion, not mine) to continually sit unsold, dropping in price. It really doesn’t reflect well on the band.This won’t be a popular opinion, but it’s probably also about time PJ moved to tiered pricing based on seat quality. I’m super appreciative for 10c’s efforts over the years and for the ability to get a super premium seat at a reasonable $120 (by todays’s standards). But EVERYONE charges more than that for the best tickets these days.My RHCP stadium floor tickets (16 rows behind the pit) were $250 each. Brandi Carlile 4th row floor? $185. Florence and the Machine lower level? $155. Bon Iver lowers? $130.I know it would suck for the die-hards, but does it really seem “fair” that face value on behind the stage uppers is the same price as non-premium face on the best seats in the house? At least balance that out a little. Even if you just have 3 tiers where the best 25% of tickets are $150, the middle 50% are $120 and the nosebleeds are $90, that would at least create the perception of fair relative value… and I think it would help move some of the less desirable seats, which only creates a better atmosphere for everyone and increases affordability/accessibility for people on tighter budgets. Realistically those best 25% are still going to sell through no problem at solid-in-the-current-market 20-ish% markup on current prices anyway. 🤷🏻♂️10/7/96 (FL), 9/22/98 (FL), 9/23/98 (FL), 8/9/00 (FL), 8/10/00 (FL), 8/12/00 (FL), 4/11/03 (FL), 4/12/03 (FL), 4/13/03 (FL), 7/8/03 (NY), 7/9/03 (NY), 7/12/03 (PA), 7/14/03 (NJ), 10/8/04 (FL), 8/5/07 (IL), 11/27/12 (FL), 12/6/13 (WA), 4/8/16 (FL), 4/9/16 (FL), 4/11/16 (FL), 8/5/16 (MA), 8/22/16 (IL), 8/8/18 (WA), 8/10/18 (WA), 9/25/21 (CA), 9/26/21 (CA), 5/3/22 (CA), 5/12/22 (CA), 5/13/22 (CA), 9/18/23 (TX), 9/19/23 (TX), 10/23/23 (WA), 10/24/23 (WA), 5/28/24 (WA), 5/30/24 (WA), 4/24/25 (FL), 4/26/25 (FL), 4/29/25 (GA), 5/1/25 (GA)
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At this point, the price level of the Premium seats makes no sense to me. Is anyone, who hasn’t done so yet, really going to spent $505 plus fees on a SINGLE seat?
Theres a couple of seats in the 250 range that aren’t bad but I won’t pull the trigger because as soon as Fan to Fan opens, these premium seats are going to undercut the 10c Face Value
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