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  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,459
    PJNB said:
    Get_Right said:
    Do not hate the players, hate the game. It is Ticketmaster's monopoly that is ultimately hurting consumers. You cannot blame the band for accepting more money when others are making money off their gigs.  And do not mention the Cure as they are an outlier.
    I think a lot of people expect Pearl Jam to be an outlier as well with their past history. 
    Agreed. 
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  • Eddieredder
    Eddieredder Posts: 753
    2-feign-reluctance said:
    Tim Simmons said:
    Yeah, I just got a National/War On Drugs ticket for $150, so we can relax about where PJ priced them (non dynamic of course)

    That's where things are. We paid $200 for a pair of tickets to see Band Of Horses a few weekends back. 
    Sum 41 Pit tix in Boston are $158
  • Eddieredder
    Eddieredder Posts: 753
    Alanis 


  • Eddieredder
    Eddieredder Posts: 753
    New Kids w Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff (no Will Smith). $267 w fees

  • JPPJ84
    JPPJ84 Hamburg, Germany Posts: 3,464
    These prices may be the norm in the US. As loads of other people have pointed out, you can’t compare the US to Europe so I still think tickets are overpriced here.
     I also paid 10$ for an ice cream in NYC that would’ve cost me 3€ in Germany so there’s that.
  • mikesbri
    mikesbri Toronto Posts: 1,008
    Tim Simmons said:
    Yeah, I just got a National/War On Drugs ticket for $150, so we can relax about where PJ priced them (non dynamic of course)

    Also paid 160 Cdn for Pit tickets, Lawns were $60.
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  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,459
    edited February 2024
    Eddieredder said:
    2-feign-reluctance said:
    Tim Simmons said:
    Yeah, I just got a National/War On Drugs ticket for $150, so we can relax about where PJ priced them (non dynamic of course)

    That's where things are. We paid $200 for a pair of tickets to see Band Of Horses a few weekends back. 
    Sum 41 Pit tix in Boston are $158
    Yep. All the bands. LOL! I'd go seem them for that price for nostalgia purposes! 
    Post edited by 2-feign-reluctance on
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  • Get_Right
    Get_Right Posts: 14,109
    PJNB said:
    Get_Right said:
    Do not hate the players, hate the game. It is Ticketmaster's monopoly that is ultimately hurting consumers. You cannot blame the band for accepting more money when others are making money off their gigs.  And do not mention the Cure as they are an outlier.
    I think a lot of people expect Pearl Jam to be an outlier as well with their past history. 
    30 years ago! That is mistake. They have been doing business with TM since 1998. They are buying into a myth that has not existed for a long time.
  • Get_Right
    Get_Right Posts: 14,109
    Eddieredder said:
    2-feign-reluctance said:
    Tim Simmons said:
    Yeah, I just got a National/War On Drugs ticket for $150, so we can relax about where PJ priced them (non dynamic of course)

    That's where things are. We paid $200 for a pair of tickets to see Band Of Horses a few weekends back. 
    Jellyroll nose bleeds. $135 in Seattle. 

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    Rear GA   $200+ (plus fees)



    Back of the floor sucks IMHO. I would rather be in the 200s side stage.
  • Eddieredder
    Eddieredder Posts: 753
    edited February 2024
    2-feign-reluctance said:
    PJNB said:
    Get_Right said:
    Do not hate the players, hate the game. It is Ticketmaster's monopoly that is ultimately hurting consumers. You cannot blame the band for accepting more money when others are making money off their gigs.  And do not mention the Cure as they are an outlier.
    I think a lot of people expect Pearl Jam to be an outlier as well with their past history. 
    Agreed. 
    This is exactly it. The hypocrisy is that we have changed a lot (all of us). Yet they are expected to stay exactly the same. Thats just not how life works. 
    Post edited by Eddieredder on
  • Eddieredder
    Eddieredder Posts: 753
    edited February 2024
    2-feign-reluctance said:
    Eddieredder said:
    2-feign-reluctance said:
    Tim Simmons said:
    Yeah, I just got a National/War On Drugs ticket for $150, so we can relax about where PJ priced them (non dynamic of course)

    That's where things are. We paid $200 for a pair of tickets to see Band Of Horses a few weekends back. 
    Sum 41 Pit tix in Boston are $158
    Ok bud, I get it. Not trying to argue. Everything is expensive. Entertainment is no exception. 
    I'm not arguing. If anything I'm backing up your point
  • PJNB
    PJNB Posts: 13,890
    Get_Right said:
    PJNB said:
    Get_Right said:
    Do not hate the players, hate the game. It is Ticketmaster's monopoly that is ultimately hurting consumers. You cannot blame the band for accepting more money when others are making money off their gigs.  And do not mention the Cure as they are an outlier.
    I think a lot of people expect Pearl Jam to be an outlier as well with their past history. 
    30 years ago! That is mistake. They have been doing business with TM since 1998. They are buying into a myth that has not existed for a long time.
    I am not talking about 30 years ago. I am talking about ticket practices from 2018 and before. 
  • efroten2
    efroten2 Chicago Posts: 83
    Tim Simmons said:
    Yeah, I just got a National/War On Drugs ticket for $150, so we can relax about where PJ priced them (non dynamic of course)

    Just looked... (forgot about the presale) and they have platinum tickets for $390 all over the lower levels in Chicago. They also have $400-$500 "soundcheck" and early access packages near the front. Their GA area is set at just under $300.


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  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,459
    Eddieredder said:
    2-feign-reluctance said:
    Eddieredder said:
    2-feign-reluctance said:
    Tim Simmons said:
    Yeah, I just got a National/War On Drugs ticket for $150, so we can relax about where PJ priced them (non dynamic of course)

    That's where things are. We paid $200 for a pair of tickets to see Band Of Horses a few weekends back. 
    Sum 41 Pit tix in Boston are $158
    Ok bud, I get it. Not trying to argue. Everything is expensive. Entertainment is no exception. 
    I'm not arguing. If anything I'm backing up your point
    You are indeed! I need to read more carefully. I am so sorry about my chippy reply! Boy, what does that say about me today! LOL! 
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  • MD190661
    MD190661 Posts: 394
    I actually think it's insane that people will pay $200 or more for crap seats for these bands listed in this thread. I can understand paying a premium for very good seats. Otherwise I'd rather go see a jazz show for $30.
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  • Get_Right
    Get_Right Posts: 14,109
    PJNB said:
    Get_Right said:
    PJNB said:
    Get_Right said:
    Do not hate the players, hate the game. It is Ticketmaster's monopoly that is ultimately hurting consumers. You cannot blame the band for accepting more money when others are making money off their gigs.  And do not mention the Cure as they are an outlier.
    I think a lot of people expect Pearl Jam to be an outlier as well with their past history. 
    30 years ago! That is mistake. They have been doing business with TM since 1998. They are buying into a myth that has not existed for a long time.
    I am not talking about 30 years ago. I am talking about ticket practices from 2018 and before. 
    Which practices? Priority?

  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,459
    MD190661 said:
    I actually think it's insane that people will pay $200 or more for crap seats for these bands listed in this thread. I can understand paying a premium for very good seats. Otherwise I'd rather go see a jazz show for $30.
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  • kmcmanus
    kmcmanus Posts: 892
    PJNB said:
    Get_Right said:
    PJNB said:
    Get_Right said:
    Do not hate the players, hate the game. It is Ticketmaster's monopoly that is ultimately hurting consumers. You cannot blame the band for accepting more money when others are making money off their gigs.  And do not mention the Cure as they are an outlier.
    I think a lot of people expect Pearl Jam to be an outlier as well with their past history. 
    30 years ago! That is mistake. They have been doing business with TM since 1998. They are buying into a myth that has not existed for a long time.
    I am not talking about 30 years ago. I am talking about ticket practices from 2018 and before. 
    If only there were some major global event since 2018 that dramatically changed all kinds of things that could begin to explain that.

  • cbeiting
    cbeiting Posts: 80
    I know this isn't an airport, but I am announcing my departure from the 10C. They can pound sand with this entire tour experience. 
    Member since 1996...
  • Niko80
    Niko80 Posts: 1,613
    Paid 650 euros for two seats in Berlin. Probably the priciest concert ticket I ever bought. 

    D1 section, row 7. I think the tickets are too expensive, but the money has to be spent somewhere. Looking forward to it! 
    I will swallow poison

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