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micawber continues with his cry bay routine is see...hahaha!!


"Would be awful being forced to spend so much money on the product that is not worth of that."

OK all-knowing Doxa, i'll bite, what is it "worth" then??

Well I'm really sorry for those who can't afford to go. I would love to have paid hundreds of pounds less than what I had to pay, but I "knew" that they were going to play again and started saving three years ago.

Yes the prices are awfly high but I would have regreted not going. For those who think that they are not worthed, well that remains a personal matter of choice and taste. Hope they will tour next year and that the prices will be 30 pounds front row, but that seems unlikly.

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Well I'm really sorry for those who can't afford to go. I would love to have paid hundreds of pounds less than what I had to pay, but I "knew" that they were going to play again and started saving three years ago.

Yes the prices are awfly high but I would have regreted not going. For those who think that they are not worthed, well that remains a personal matter of choice and taste. Hope they will tour next year and that the prices will be 30 pounds front row, but that seems unlikly.

Agreed,

I can afford it, but I don't think it's worth it.

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No one's being forced to go, but a lot are being forced not to go!

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Well I'm really sorry for those who can't afford to go. I would love to have paid hundreds of pounds less than what I had to pay, but I "knew" that they were going to play again and started saving three years ago.

Yes the prices are awfly high but I would have regreted not going. For those who think that they are not worthed, well that remains a personal matter of choice and taste. Hope they will tour next year and that the prices will be 30 pounds front row, but that seems unlikly.

Agreed,

I can afford it, but I don't think it's worth it.

Likewise.

To be frank: I'm a bit amazed that people actually buy tickets at those usury prices. Even so much that I can feel a bit sorry for them. Because at those prices you are getting robbed.
But at the same time I don't want to spoil anyones fun...

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To be frank: I'm a bit amazed that people actually buy tickets at those usury prices. Even so much that I can feel a bit sorry for them. Because at those prices you are getting robbed.
But at the same time I don't want to spoil anyones fun...

Don't worry about it. Just let it fly...

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Well I'm really sorry for those who can't afford to go. I would love to have paid hundreds of pounds less than what I had to pay, but I "knew" that they were going to play again and started saving three years ago.

Yes the prices are awfly high but I would have regreted not going. For those who think that they are not worthed, well that remains a personal matter of choice and taste. Hope they will tour next year and that the prices will be 30 pounds front row, but that seems unlikly.

Agreed,

I can afford it, but I don't think it's worth it.

Likewise.

assuming keith is playing his riffs '72 style...and assuming mick taylor is there playing like his angelic self circa '72....and assuming...hey....okay, okay, okay...i'm not going.....

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To be frank: I'm a bit amazed that people actually buy tickets at those usury prices. Even so much that I can feel a bit sorry for them. Because at those prices you are getting robbed.
But at the same time I don't want to spoil anyones fun...

Don't worry about it. Just let it fly...

damn straight...if we can't have fun going, we can damned well have fun trying to prevent others from having fun.

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No one's being forced to go, but a lot are being forced not to go !

<<< but a lot are being forced not to go ! >>>

No truer thing said. I'm still reeling with shock from these prices, and that's without depressing myself further by looking at what some people are asking on the secondary market .......... !!

[ I want to shout, but I can hardly speak ]

it's just paper, man.

[www.theonion.com]

It is true that no one is being forced to go, but it is also true that a good many are being forced not to go, as a result of excessive prices being charged by the Stones Corporation--speaking of which, in these recessionary times where worker pay rates are stagnant as the cost of living rises, perhaps the Stones Corporation should consider downsizing, making some job cuts--take the back-up singers/players off the stage, cut back on stage-builders, go for a simpler retro approach. They could do like they did with the Some Girls/Tatoo You era tours--less spectacle, more music.

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Send It To me
Why all the anger? If you don't want to pay hundreds of dollars to see a rock show...don't pay it. I don't see Mick Jagger with a gun to anyone's head.

thats fine. By the look of things, they'll be setting a new record.

the first band who have ever managed to sell out a 20,000 seat arena despite none of their fans buying tickets.

The Rolling Stones - Setting Trends for 50 Years. And Counting.

OH MAN.

Best post I have read here for as long as i can remember

Classic

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Send It To me
Why all the anger? If you don't want to pay hundreds of dollars to see a rock show...don't pay it. I don't see Mick Jagger with a gun to anyone's head.

He learned how that feels from the Undercover of the Night video, and wouldn't wish that on us.

I agree 100% No One is forcing anyone to buy tickets!! But I'm going to the 2 shows in New Jersey. The high prices are stopping me from coming over to London for the shows, but I am still happy enough to be able to afford to see the 2 shows here!

"no one is forcing you to go "

I don´t need to force me not to go.

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Exactly.

By the way, I told you all! DONE DEAL baby.

You've been telling us all for THREE YEARS!
[www.iorr.org]


"As we say in England, it can get a bit trainspottery"

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Exactly.

By the way, I told you all! DONE DEAL baby.

You've been telling us all for THREE YEARS!
[www.iorr.org]

It was a very well planned deal that was done.

Well, that may be true that we're not forced to go however, after following this band for over 45 years, I feel bad that the prices are outrageous. And for the record, I have been saving since 2006 just to see the Stones again...I saved all of my extra cash, put it in an envelope in a safe....I can go, but I may NOT just because I find it offensive and insulting to me personally to hand over that much $$ when we all know they CAN charge much less, they CAN do without billions of dollars. The real bottom line for me is that they feel no allegiance to the fans, the reason they lasted 50 years!
Now I also know many of you feel the band owes us NOTHING.....really? I may be in for a major change of heart as the concerts approach but I don't know that. And maybe if they tour in 2013, the prices will drop a bit, but at this noment I do not feel compelled to try for tickets.
Oh, and for the record GO OBAMA!

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Well, that may be true that we're not forced to go however, after following this band for over 45 years, I feel bad that the prices are outrageous. And for the record, I have been saving since 2006 just to see the Stones again...I saved all of my extra cash, put it in an envelope in a safe....I can go, but I may NOT just because I find it offensive and insulting to me personally to hand over that much $$ when we all know they CAN charge much less, they CAN do without billions of dollars. The real bottom line for me is that they feel no allegiance to the fans, the reason they lasted 50 years!
Now I also know many of you feel the band owes us NOTHING.....really? I may be in for a major change of heart as the concerts approach but I don't know that. And maybe if they tour in 2013, the prices will drop a bit, but at this noment I do not feel compelled to try for tickets.
Oh, and for the record GO OBAMA!

i think i love you...no, seriously.

the ppv is the $$$$$$$$aving grace for me, hello living room!

I understand people feeling like it's a slap in the face but the OP is correct. My favorite band has told me that I must fork over an exorbitant amount of money to see them in "the usual barn", as Mick described arenas at the Passaic '78 show. If this was a club or theater, I might be tempted. But to expect me to spend enough money to buy a vacation, TV, guitar to see them noodle for 2 hours? No brainer. Pass.



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Well, that may be true that we're not forced to go however, after following this band for over 45 years, I feel bad that the prices are outrageous. And for the record, I have been saving since 2006 just to see the Stones again...I saved all of my extra cash, put it in an envelope in a safe....I can go, but I may NOT just because I find it offensive and insulting to me personally to hand over that much $$ when we all know they CAN charge much less, they CAN do without billions of dollars. The real bottom line for me is that they feel no allegiance to the fans, the reason they lasted 50 years!
Now I also know many of you feel the band owes us NOTHING.....really? I may be in for a major change of heart as the concerts approach but I don't know that. And maybe if they tour in 2013, the prices will drop a bit, but at this noment I do not feel compelled to try for tickets.

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Well, that may be true that we're not forced to go however, after following this band for over 45 years, I feel bad that the prices are outrageous. And for the record, I have been saving since 2006 just to see the Stones again...I saved all of my extra cash, put it in an envelope in a safe....I can go, but I may NOT just because I find it offensive and insulting to me personally to hand over that much $$ when we all know they CAN charge much less, they CAN do without billions of dollars. The real bottom line for me is that they feel no allegiance to the fans, the reason they lasted 50 years!
Now I also know many of you feel the band owes us NOTHING.....really? I may be in for a major change of heart as the concerts approach but I don't know that. And maybe if they tour in 2013, the prices will drop a bit, but at this noment I do not feel compelled to try for tickets.
Oh, and for the record GO OBAMA!

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hey! hands off! she's mine....

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Well, that may be true that we're not forced to go however, after following this band for over 45 years, I feel bad that the prices are outrageous. And for the record, I have been saving since 2006 just to see the Stones again...I saved all of my extra cash, put it in an envelope in a safe....I can go, but I may NOT just because I find it offensive and insulting to me personally to hand over that much $$ when we all know they CAN charge much less, they CAN do without billions of dollars. The real bottom line for me is that they feel no allegiance to the fans, the reason they lasted 50 years!
Now I also know many of you feel the band owes us NOTHING.....really? I may be in for a major change of heart as the concerts approach but I don't know that. And maybe if they tour in 2013, the prices will drop a bit, but at this noment I do not feel compelled to try for tickets.
Oh, and for the record GO OBAMA!

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hey! hands off! she's mine....

I'm afraid 'they' are micks. It is chix you know...

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I understand people feeling like it's a slap in the face but the OP is correct. My favorite band has told me that I must fork over an exorbitant amount of money to see them in "the usual barn", as Mick described arenas at the Passaic '78 show. If this was a club or theater, I might be tempted. But to expect me to spend enough money to buy a vacation, TV, guitar to see them noodle for 2 hours? No brainer. Pass.

I agree totally with this.
Plus i can't see any improvement in Keith's playing...i wonder how bad he will be ?

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You must be voting for Obama.

LaRouche again for you EG?

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Well, that may be true that we're not forced to go however, after following this band for over 45 years, I feel bad that the prices are outrageous. And for the record, I have been saving since 2006 just to see the Stones again...I saved all of my extra cash, put it in an envelope in a safe....I can go, but I may NOT just because I find it offensive and insulting to me personally to hand over that much $$ when we all know they CAN charge much less, they CAN do without billions of dollars. The real bottom line for me is that they feel no allegiance to the fans, the reason they lasted 50 years!
Now I also know many of you feel the band owes us NOTHING.....really? I may be in for a major change of heart as the concerts approach but I don't know that. And maybe if they tour in 2013, the prices will drop a bit, but at this noment I do not feel compelled to try for tickets.
Oh, and for the record GO OBAMA!

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hey! hands off! she's mine....

I'm afraid 'they' are micks. It is chix you know...

Group Hug!

I will agree to pay one dollar for every note that Keith plays per song. Should be able to get in for around 40 bucks total.