Chicago Shows - GA/Reserved Seating - Ticket Swap

SM423 · June 2023

Hi All -

I never post on here so apologies if this isn't the right forum for this topic but hopefully this is ok. I have tickets to both Chicago shows in September and I've learned over the years that I really don't like standing in my seat and prefer the GA vibe where I can find a spot that works for me. I've been a fan-club member forever and these will be my 92nd and 93rd show so I think my reserved seats are the 1st and 2nd row on the side of the stage in the closest section from the stage. I'd like to find people who have GA tickets but actually prefer reserved seats and swap, if possible.

My seats are:

Section 121, row 10 on Tuesday (Sep 5)
Section 131, row 11 on Thursday (Sep 5)

Let me know if you're interested in discussing a trade.

SM423 · June 2023

If anyone knows where else I should be trying to find the PJ concert community, let me know - thanks

PJNB · June 2023

SM423 said:

If anyone knows where else I should be trying to find the PJ concert community, let me know - thanks

Your tickets are row 10 and 11 not first and second correct?

SM423 · June 2023

I'm pretty sure that on the side, they remove the lower part of the section to make room for the GA space. I've had these types of tickets in the past at other arenas and row 10 is actually row 1 because the first nine rows of seats are removed altogether.

PJNB · June 2023

SM423 said:

I'm pretty sure that on the side, they remove the lower part of the section to make room for the GA space. I've had these types of tickets in the past at other arenas and row 10 is actually row 1 because the first nine rows of seats are removed altogether.

There are definitely rows 1-9 ahead of you fyi. Most of them went as premium priced tickets. Still amazing seats just wanted to clarify.

There is Given to Fly forum on this board that might get you some more eyes on your trade as well as a Facebook group for Chicago.

Be careful though since you are transferring great seats to someone else make sure its a solid deal and you do not get caught transferring first and being ghosted after with no tickets transferred back to you in return.

SM423 · June 2023

Oh wow, thanks for the info - really appreciate it. I'll check out the other forums.

So premium priced tickets go ahead of 10C members? That seems lame. I figured the other rows were gone because I used to get the first or second row of the best section every time based on my very low 10C number but it looks like things have changed.

PJNB · June 2023

Chicago has a lot of friends and family as well as the premiums. Same thing happened with MSG last year. Premiums are definitely pushing people further back but 10 club also got more tickets.

RatherStarved · June 2023

Needless to say if you decide to sell any one or more of these tickets, I would be happy to oblige!

100 Pacer · June 2023

SM423 said:

Hi All -

I never post on here so apologies if this isn't the right forum for this topic but hopefully this is ok. I have tickets to both Chicago shows in September and I've learned over the years that I really don't like standing in my seat and prefer the GA vibe where I can find a spot that works for me. I've been a fan-club member forever and these will be my 92nd and 93rd show so I think my reserved seats are the 1st and 2nd row on the side of the stage in the closest section from the stage. I'd like to find people who have GA tickets but actually prefer reserved seats and swap, if possible.

My seats are:
Section 121, row 10 on Tuesday (Sep 5)
Section 131, row 11 on Thursday (Sep 5)
Let me know if you're interested in discussing a trade.

I believe you mean Section 113 for the 7th?

You should post this offer in the relevant groups on the Facebook. Definitely gain traction there.

SM423 · June 2023

Yes, thank you - I did mean Section 113.

goblues82 · June 2023

SM423 said:

I'm pretty sure that on the side, they remove the lower part of the section to make room for the GA space. I've had these types of tickets in the past at other arenas and row 10 is actually row 1 because the first nine rows of seats are removed altogether.

You really think they take out 9 rows of permanent seats at a hockey arena for GA?

stop.

this is either your 1st show or you know better. Side of stage is on an incline. How the F that gonna work for GA? It’s one thing to ask for a swap, it’s another to lie to people to try to get it.

pjl44 · June 2023

SM423 said:

I'm pretty sure that on the side, they remove the lower part of the section to make room for the GA space. I've had these types of tickets in the past at other arenas and row 10 is actually row 1 because the first nine rows of seats are removed altogether.

I have never seen them remove loge seats at an arena so I would get straight on what you're offering a potential trade partner

Gern Blansten · June 2023

goblues82 said:

SM423 said:

I'm pretty sure that on the side, they remove the lower part of the section to make room for the GA space. I've had these types of tickets in the past at other arenas and row 10 is actually row 1 because the first nine rows of seats are removed altogether.

You really think they take out 9 rows of permanent seats at a hockey arena for GA?

stop.

this is either your 1st show or you know better. Side of stage is on an incline. How the F that gonna work for GA? It’s one thing to ask for a swap, it’s another to lie to people to try to get it.

wait..so my sec 302 tix in row 9 aren't front row?

SM423 · June 2023

Like I explained in my initial post, I said I wasn't sure because I have definitely had the first side section that looks over the pit in certain arenas over the years start at different rows because they were removed but maybe it was in Europe or South America. I've gone back and forth with a few interested parties and have explained that I was wrong.

@goblues82 and @Gern Blansten - thanks for the reminder of why I've never participated in a forum like this.

fvmesquita1985 · June 2023

wow...such unnecessary hostility for what seems like an honest mistake...
This is my first time going to see PJ in the US and there are some differences from Europe and SA, like the seating areas in the floor.
Hope you get GA man...regardless, 113 seems like a great spot...I have 112 for the 7th...cant wait

Gern Blansten · June 2023

lol...put your big boy pants on folks

Jimmydean55 · June 2023

Or, don’t be a dick for a guy making an honest mistake. 🤷🏼‍♂️

RatherStarved · June 2023

In Europe they fold in the first few rows to make the GA section wider. Not so much in NA but I don’t think the OP was trying to trick anyone.

Gern Blansten · June 2023

Jimmydean55 said:

Or, don’t be a dick for a guy making an honest mistake. 🤷🏼‍♂️

Several honest mistakes...wrong date, wrong section, implying front row when it's not

elvistheking44 · June 2023

SM423 said:

Like I explained in my initial post, I said I wasn't sure because I have definitely had the first side section that looks over the pit in certain arenas over the years start at different rows because they were removed but maybe it was in Europe or South America. I've gone back and forth with a few interested parties and have explained that I was wrong.

@goblues82 and @Gern Blansten - thanks for the reminder of why I've never participated in a forum like this.

The sooner your realize that this place is the absolute worst part about Pearl Jam the happier you will be.

Kwieneke · June 2023

behind the stage seats start in row 12. row 12 is actually row 1 behind the stage.so it cant be completely unheard of, right? seems like an honest mistake

goblues82 · June 2023

SM423 said:

Like I explained in my initial post, I said I wasn't sure because I have definitely had the first side section that looks over the pit in certain arenas over the years start at different rows because they were removed but maybe it was in Europe or South America. I've gone back and forth with a few interested parties and have explained that I was wrong.

@goblues82 and @Gern Blansten - thanks for the reminder of why I've never participated in a forum like this.

I assume you mean you never participated in the forum because your blatant lies and exaggerations would be called out.

goblues82 · June 2023

Kwieneke said:

behind the stage seats start in row 12. row 12 is actually row 1 behind the stage.so it cant be completely unheard of, right? seems like an honest mistake

I can literally go from here to the seating chart on Ticketmaster in less than 15 seconds to see what he’s saying isn’t true.

The same way you can see behind the stage starts at row 12.

Poncier · June 2023

Gern Blansten said:

goblues82 said:

SM423 said:

I'm pretty sure that on the side, they remove the lower part of the section to make room for the GA space. I've had these types of tickets in the past at other arenas and row 10 is actually row 1 because the first nine rows of seats are removed altogether.

You really think they take out 9 rows of permanent seats at a hockey arena for GA?

stop.

this is either your 1st show or you know better. Side of stage is on an incline. How the F that gonna work for GA? It’s one thing to ask for a swap, it’s another to lie to people to try to get it.

wait..so my sec 302 tix in row 9 aren't front row?

You're actually folded under the rest of the section. Good luck seeing anything.

Gern Blansten · June 2023

Poncier said:

Gern Blansten said:

goblues82 said:

SM423 said:

I'm pretty sure that on the side, they remove the lower part of the section to make room for the GA space. I've had these types of tickets in the past at other arenas and row 10 is actually row 1 because the first nine rows of seats are removed altogether.

You really think they take out 9 rows of permanent seats at a hockey arena for GA?

stop.

this is either your 1st show or you know better. Side of stage is on an incline. How the F that gonna work for GA? It’s one thing to ask for a swap, it’s another to lie to people to try to get it.

wait..so my sec 302 tix in row 9 aren't front row?

You're actually folded under the rest of the section. Good luck seeing anything.

my first assignment was Sec 106....was really happy with those

SM423 · June 2023

I normally would never engage like this but since this thread keeps going, I'll provide more info so that it will hopefully allow the majority of us to still believe that people are inherently good and maybe it'll make some of you a little less cynical:

Like I mentioned earlier, I've been to 91 PJ shows. I've been a 10C member since 1994. My 10C number is very low and I have been lucky enough to get great seats my whole life. There have definitely been times where I had seats that were in row 9-10 (somewhere around this number) on the side of the pit and when I showed up, they were actually the first row because the arena had removed the lowest section for the GA pit. So I was standing with my feet above the heads of the GA audience with a guardrail. I've never been issued tickets - until now apparently - that aren't in the closest section and in the first row or two.

When I wanted to post about this swap, I didn't think tickets were available on TM so I only looked at StubHub and Vivid Seats. If you look at the side sections, you will see there is no one selling tickets less than Row 9 (which made sense to me because of my previous point).

Vivid Seats: https://www.vividseats.com/pearl-jam-tickets-chicago-united-center-9-7-2203--concerts-rock/production/4392498

StubHub: https://www.stubhub.com/pearl-jam-chicago-tickets-9-5-2023/event/151710420/?quantity=2&sections=241738&ticketClasses=1687&seatTypes=&listingQty=

Everyone should try to be like @PJNB - this person explained why I might be wrong, provided some information/context around the new "premium seating", and even PMd me with a suggestion about a Facebook group for Chicago to join. You'll find that you'll get more enjoyment out of life if you think the best of people. Why on earth are adults arguing on an internet band forum? This a rhetorical question.

pjl44 · June 2023

The tone policing and over explanation all stem from the same place of not giving a shit whether their trade partner was actually in the first row as long as they got what they were after

Chicago Shows - GA/Reserved Seating - Ticket Swap

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