Chicago Shows - GA/Reserved Seating - Ticket Swap
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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:
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)
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If anyone knows where else I should be trying to find the PJ concert community, let me know - thanks0
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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.0
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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 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.0 -
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.0 -
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.0
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Needless to say if you decide to sell any one or more of these tickets, I would be happy to oblige!PJ: 2013: London (ON); Buffalo; 2014: Cincinnati; 2016: Sunrise, Miami, Toronto 1-2, Wrigley 2; 2018: London (UK) 1, Milan, Padova, Sea 2, Wrigley 1-2, Fenway 1-2; 2021: SHN, Ohana, Ohana Encore 1-2; 2022: LA 1-2, Phx, Oak 1-2, Fresno, Copenhagen, Hyde Park 1-2; Quebec, Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto; MSG, Camden, Nashville, Louisville, St. Louis, OKC; 2023: St. Paul 1-2, Chicago 1-2; Fort Worth 2; Austin 1-2; 2024: Vancouver 1-2, LV 1-2, LA 1-2, Napa, Barcelona 1-2; Indy; Chicago 1-2; MSG 1-2; Philly 2; Boston 2; Ohana 1-2; 2025: FL 1-2, ATL 1-2, Nash 1-2, Pit 1-2.
EV Solo: 2017 Louisville and Franklin, 2018 Ohana, 2019 Innings Fest, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Dublin and Ohana; 2021 Ohana Friday (from beach) and Saturday; 2022 Earthlings Newark; 2023 Innings Fest and Benoraya 1-2.
Gutted: London 2 2018, Sacramento 2022, Noblesville 20230 -
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)
You should post this offer in the relevant groups on the Facebook. Definitely gain traction there.To quote the 10C from Newsletter #8: "Please understand we have a lot of members and it is very hard to please everybody. If you are one of those unhappy people...please call 1-900-IDN-TCAR."
"Me knowing the truth, I can not concur."
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Yes, thank you - I did mean Section 113.0
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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.
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.Post edited by goblues82 on0 -
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.0
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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.
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.Remember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)
The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)
1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
2020: Oakland, Oakland: 2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt20 -
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.
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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
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lol...put your big boy pants on folksRemember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)
The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)
1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
2020: Oakland, Oakland: 2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt20 -
Or, don’t be a dick for a guy making an honest mistake. 🤷🏼♂️0
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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.PJ: 2013: London (ON); Buffalo; 2014: Cincinnati; 2016: Sunrise, Miami, Toronto 1-2, Wrigley 2; 2018: London (UK) 1, Milan, Padova, Sea 2, Wrigley 1-2, Fenway 1-2; 2021: SHN, Ohana, Ohana Encore 1-2; 2022: LA 1-2, Phx, Oak 1-2, Fresno, Copenhagen, Hyde Park 1-2; Quebec, Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto; MSG, Camden, Nashville, Louisville, St. Louis, OKC; 2023: St. Paul 1-2, Chicago 1-2; Fort Worth 2; Austin 1-2; 2024: Vancouver 1-2, LV 1-2, LA 1-2, Napa, Barcelona 1-2; Indy; Chicago 1-2; MSG 1-2; Philly 2; Boston 2; Ohana 1-2; 2025: FL 1-2, ATL 1-2, Nash 1-2, Pit 1-2.
EV Solo: 2017 Louisville and Franklin, 2018 Ohana, 2019 Innings Fest, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Dublin and Ohana; 2021 Ohana Friday (from beach) and Saturday; 2022 Earthlings Newark; 2023 Innings Fest and Benoraya 1-2.
Gutted: London 2 2018, Sacramento 2022, Noblesville 20230 -
Jimmydean55 said:Or, don’t be a dick for a guy making an honest mistake. 🤷🏼♂️Remember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)
The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)
1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
2020: Oakland, Oakland: 2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt20 -
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.0 -
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 mistakeNoblesville 5.7.2010. Lexington 4.26.2016. Nashville 9.16.2022. St Louis 9.18.2022.
Chicago 1 9.5.2023. Chicago 2 9.7.2023.
*Noblesville 9.10.2023* (Gutted)
Seattle 5.30.2024 Noblesville 8.26.2024 Chicago 8.29.2024 Chicago 8.31.2024
Pittsburgh 5.16.2025 Pittsburgh 5.18.20250
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