Originally Posted By onlyme Anyone planning on attending either The Police or Genesis concerts in a few months. God, top price tickets for The Police are $250 and for Genesis, $227. Of course, you can purchase a 'Hot Seat' ticket for $450. And, to join the Police fan club to take advantage of the presale is $100. Genesis was only $35. Well, I'm not going to the Police but got great seats for Genesis in SJ...better than the 'hot seat' ticket...what a joke. TM also has auctions, where suckers,,err, people can bid on seats. What a money-making scam. G is also playing at the Hollywood bowl, so I'll be there, as well, when tickets go onsale. I have such an understanding wife. Anyway, the point is...what the heck has happened to ticket prices for some of these groups. I don't think it's the groups, themselves, as much as the greedy promoters. Anyway, just wondering if anyone has actually been as dumb as me and paid $500 for 2 tickets to anything in their lives. Oh, and of course, there's always Ebay, where seats way back from me are going for $1000. I guess it's true: there's a sucker born every minute.
Originally Posted By DlandJB In April 1977 I paid a whole $6 (not a typo) to see Queen in concert. The prices today for concerts are outrageous.
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle >>Anyway, just wondering if anyone has actually been as dumb as me and paid $500 for 2 tickets to anything in their lives.<< I'm talking Australian dollars so I suppose it's a bit different, but dad and I went to see Fleetwood Mac a couple of years ago for $250 a pop, and Billy Joel last November was about the same. About five or six years ago the average price for concerts I was going to was about $90 a ticket, now practically all of them are closer to $200 and sometimes more. Ticket prices are getting ridiculous but unfortunately if it's a favourite performer of mine, I find it terribly easy to justify (I don't go to that many concerts, I might never get a chance to see them again, it'll be worth it!) The good news is it always HAS been worth it.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip I bought two tickets at $965 each to the Twins 2007 post-season series. Unfortunately, they didn't get very far so I got most of the money back. If they had actually gotten to the World Series, I think the $1,930 spent would have been well worth it.
Originally Posted By onlyme thanks guys. I'm glad I'm not the only 'sucker' out there willing to over-spend on things they love.
Originally Posted By BlueDevilSF I'm glad that most of the performers I like tend to perform in clubs and not stadiums or arenas. I can't think of anyone I'd be willing to spend that sort of money to see, not even among my favorites.
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS <And, to join the Police fan club to take advantage of the presale is $100. > If you have a BEST BUY frequent buyer's card, you are given a presale code for free. That's what I did! My Police tickets go on presale this morning at 10am (PST) - please wish me luck. I am only going for the $50 seats - I know what this band looks like so I don't care too much to waste money for front row seats. They will sound the same no matter where I sit. I was hoping that someone would buy them for me for my birthday, but since this isn't a "milestone" age for me this year, I didn't beg for them!
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS Oh, and the most I've ever paid for concert tickets was $200 each for a charity gig with Red Hot Chili Peppers and System Of A Down. That was worth every penny spent. My daughter had a blast, too!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo My god, and I thought I paid a lot at $80 a pop to take my brothers to see Metallica at the new Wembley Stadium this July. We got a bargain in comparison.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo We all love them too. I am taking my kid brother as a 16th birthday present. Our 14 YO bro is coming too! But it's funny how people will pay this for a gig but complain if Disneypark tickets go up a buck or two!
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS No luck with the Police tickets by the way, I was on right at 10am and the presale tickets are already sold out. Wasn't meant to be, I guess. And, dave, I don't complain about ticket prices at DL and this is why.. On the average I would be at DL park for about 12 hours....12 divided by $63 equals $5.25 an hour....That is a great return for my money as far as I'm concerned. Of course, if we are talking about the price of parking, that's a whole different story. Not to hijack this topic, but you can't tell me that it is necessary to pay $11 or so to park a vehicle??? I'm sure the lot is already paid for. And the price of admission to DL can surely pay the parking attendant's salaries.
Originally Posted By DlandJB >>Anyway, just wondering if anyone has actually been as dumb as me and paid $500 for 2 tickets to anything in their lives.<< My late husband paid about that much for us to see Billy Joel and Elton John in Las Vegas. They were the best seats I've ever had for a concert, I will say that.
Originally Posted By onlyme 999HAUNTS, sorry about that. Trust me, I know how frustrating that can be. Been there, done that. Hopefully, you checked back. Sometimes, if you go back an hour or so later, all of a sudden more tix appear. But, The Polic tix are selling like crazy. They've already added a couple of extra tour dates. So, are you going to buy tix when the general sale goes up? If so, good luck. >>My late husband paid about that much for us to see Billy Joel and Elton John in Las Vegas. They were the best seats I've ever had for a concert, I will say that.<< Well, if they were the best seats you've ever had, then it was totally worth it. I guess my problem is this: I equate a ticket to a 2.5 hour show to a year at DL. It seems silly to spend that much just for one evening. But, I guess when the band you enjoy have not played together for 15 years and they're going to play(from their interview) a bunch of '70's stuff that I love, I just can't miss it. But to go twice...well, I guess that's a sign of my obsession. Thank goodness I don't have to make a choice between a year at DL and a 3.5 hour show. We don't have kids so can afford both. AND DAVE...A METALLICA FAN? That's cool. Man, you learn something new about people here, every day. >>but you can't tell me that it is necessary to pay $11 or so to park a vehicle??? I'm sure the lot is already paid for. And the price of admission to DL can surely pay the parking attendant's salaries.<< Is that what it costs to park. WOW. I haven't parked there in years. HP pavilion parking(where the concert is)is $15. But, we found a nice hotel within walking distance. So, hey, that might cover the cost of 1/2 a Genesis t-shirt.
Originally Posted By peeaanuut >>Anyway, just wondering if anyone has actually been as dumb as me and paid $500 for 2 tickets to anything in their lives.<< *raises hand* Nascar tickets.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 >>Anyway, just wondering if anyone has actually been as dumb as me and paid $500 for 2 tickets to anything in their lives.<< 1st row, right side of stage - Jimmy Buffett @ Wrigly Field - Sept 2005 - paid twice + that for 2 tickets Had buyers remorse for a while, until I went to the show -- is it crazy ? Yes -- and I have one more in me -- Cubs World Series tickets game 1 @ Wrigley Field - and heck parking may be $500 for that one
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo >>>AND DAVE...A METALLICA FAN? That's cool. Man, you learn something new about people here, every day.<<< Oh ya, I like to ROCK HARD!!!!
Originally Posted By Fe Maiden That Wembley show will be great. I just paid $50 a piece for floor seats for Black Sab... I mean Heaven and Hell.
Originally Posted By disneysnout Guys 1.It's 2007! Not 1987 2.The Price of the ticket is approved by the band so blame the band and the promoter 3. The Actions are held by the Promoters and the bands becuase they are trying to get the money the Ticket Brokers Get 4. All the Police Shows in Big Venues are Sold Out or near sold out. So to answer your question. Yes people are willing to pay so the bands are going to charge as much as they want I have a feeling i will see a post 10 years from now "do you remember when tickets were only $200" Times have changed people
