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Congratulations Silver Dagger. I assume this was one they were trying to shift for maximum rip-off on GetMeIn, and finally let go a couple of hours before the gig starts. Grrrreedy bastards.Quote
Silver Dagger
I have just died and gone to heaven. Just got Block A2 row A middle off Ticketmaster for £408.
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lmatth8461
The box office was pretty crowded, and I doubted I could get anything at my price range anyway, so headed back to Seatwave at the appropriate time.There was quite a scrum, and the priority was given to people collecting, of course, so time dragged on and on. One guy in particular spent ages trying to sort out his purchase, and his credit card kept getting rejected. 8pm came and went...some people actually buying on their smartphones while in the office, so they could collect quicker. I suspect this was expensive - the prices were dropping minute by minute after official showtime...but not being updated on the site - not enough time. Three came up for cash sale, but they wouldn't split them - I was only after one. By this time I was right up against the desk. Then a pair was announced for £209 each. A guy next to me inquired, but he was only after a single, and as soon as he was told they wouldn't split, I immediately asked if he wanted to go in with me. The deal was done, and then the lady asked for £270! The price had literally dropped in a minute. Bear in mind this was probably 8:15 by now. He paid with his card, and we did a mad dash to the venue. We passed by manofwealthandtaste on the way in, who was less fortunate than us, I think; bad luck mate, must have been a real pisser to get so close.
Lee
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lmatth8461
The box office was pretty crowded, and I doubted I could get anything at my price range anyway, so headed back to Seatwave at the appropriate time.There was quite a scrum, and the priority was given to people collecting, of course, so time dragged on and on. One guy in particular spent ages trying to sort out his purchase, and his credit card kept getting rejected. 8pm came and went...some people actually buying on their smartphones while in the office, so they could collect quicker. I suspect this was expensive - the prices were dropping minute by minute after official showtime...but not being updated on the site - not enough time. Three came up for cash sale, but they wouldn't split them - I was only after one. By this time I was right up against the desk. Then a pair was announced for £209 each. A guy next to me inquired, but he was only after a single, and as soon as he was told they wouldn't split, I immediately asked if he wanted to go in with me. The deal was done, and then the lady asked for £270! The price had literally dropped in a minute. Bear in mind this was probably 8:15 by now. He paid with his card, and we did a mad dash to the venue. We passed by manofwealthandtaste on the way in, who was less fortunate than us, I think; bad luck mate, must have been a real pisser to get so close.
Lee
Hi Lee,
So that was you, well done to you, ......yes, by that stage I thought I would lurk around the entrance in case anything turned up and it so nearly did. It almost makes me weep to write this but here's what happened.......Not long after you went in, just about showtime in other words, a guy came OUT of the venue and through the barrier, thrusting his ticket into my hand as he rushed past, with a 'here ya go mate, its yours!' I couldn't believe it. This was in full view of the ticket checkers at the barrier. So I walk through the barrier and up to the scanner where, naturally, they tell me that the ticket has been scanned. Of course, I said, you have just seen the guy leave, surely I can use the ticket? After a protracted 'debate' during which I was trying to be as cool and charming as possible, no dice. He wasn't having it and came out with the "I could lose my job if I let you in" line. His supervisor came over and despite further logical reasoning on my part, still no joy. The only humorous part of this were two blokes clutching pints of beer who had witnessed the whole scenario and started shouting out "Let him in!" Moral support, if nothing else!
So close and yet so far....this gig was the one that got away for me. But I left it late and went along, prepared not to get it so that's the deal. Great to hear from everyone that it was another stonking performance though.
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barking paul
Sorry to hear this Chris, you were so unlucky.
Join us tonight at Cadogan Hall to sing the blues.
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barking paul
Sorry to hear this Chris, you were so unlucky.
Join us tonight at Cadogan Hall to sing the blues.
Thanks BarkingPaul, see you later at Mick Taylor - I have a ticket in advance!
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Manofwealthandtaste
Hi Lee,
So that was you, well done to you, ......yes, by that stage I thought I would lurk around the entrance in case anything turned up and it so nearly did. It almost makes me weep to write this but here's what happened.......Not long after you went in, just about showtime in other words, a guy came OUT of the venue and through the barrier, thrusting his ticket into my hand as he rushed past, with a 'here ya go mate, its yours!' I couldn't believe it. This was in full view of the ticket checkers at the barrier. So I walk through the barrier and up to the scanner where, naturally, they tell me that the ticket has been scanned. Of course, I said, you have just seen the guy leave, surely I can use the ticket? After a protracted 'debate' during which I was trying to be as cool and charming as possible, no dice. He wasn't having it and came out with the "I could lose my job if I let you in" line. His supervisor came over and despite further logical reasoning on my part, still no joy. The only humorous part of this were two blokes clutching pints of beer who had witnessed the whole scenario and started shouting out "Let him in!" Moral support, if nothing else!
So close and yet so far....this gig was the one that got away for me. But I left it late and went along, prepared not to get it so that's the deal. Great to hear from everyone that it was another stonking performance though.
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lmatth8461
The box office was pretty crowded, and I doubted I could get anything at my price range anyway, so headed back to Seatwave at the appropriate time.There was quite a scrum, and the priority was given to people collecting, of course, so time dragged on and on. One guy in particular spent ages trying to sort out his purchase, and his credit card kept getting rejected. 8pm came and went...some people actually buying on their smartphones while in the office, so they could collect quicker. I suspect this was expensive - the prices were dropping minute by minute after official showtime...but not being updated on the site - not enough time. Three came up for cash sale, but they wouldn't split them - I was only after one. By this time I was right up against the desk. Then a pair was announced for £209 each. A guy next to me inquired, but he was only after a single, and as soon as he was told they wouldn't split, I immediately asked if he wanted to go in with me. The deal was done, and then the lady asked for £270! The price had literally dropped in a minute. Bear in mind this was probably 8:15 by now. He paid with his card, and we did a mad dash to the venue. We passed by manofwealthandtaste on the way in, who was less fortunate than us, I think; bad luck mate, must have been a real pisser to get so close.
Lee
Hi Lee,
So that was you, well done to you, ......yes, by that stage I thought I would lurk around the entrance in case anything turned up and it so nearly did. It almost makes me weep to write this but here's what happened.......Not long after you went in, just about showtime in other words, a guy came OUT of the venue and through the barrier, thrusting his ticket into my hand as he rushed past, with a 'here ya go mate, its yours!' I couldn't believe it. This was in full view of the ticket checkers at the barrier. So I walk through the barrier and up to the scanner where, naturally, they tell me that the ticket has been scanned. Of course, I said, you have just seen the guy leave, surely I can use the ticket? After a protracted 'debate' during which I was trying to be as cool and charming as possible, no dice. He wasn't having it and came out with the "I could lose my job if I let you in" line. His supervisor came over and despite further logical reasoning on my part, still no joy. The only humorous part of this were two blokes clutching pints of beer who had witnessed the whole scenario and started shouting out "Let him in!" Moral support, if nothing else!
So close and yet so far....this gig was the one that got away for me. But I left it late and went along, prepared not to get it so that's the deal. Great to hear from everyone that it was another stonking performance though.
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bam
Ooooh. Also turned down 125, row 1. $280 in the middle of the week just doesn't work for me.
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tommyquinn
So I ended up getting aticket for both the 13th and the 15th.But I am having second thoughts about all that travel back and forth from Boston.
My Thursday night ticket is Section 125 First Row Seat 2.
Anyone want it forface $286?
Buyers remorse- I got the same section, Second Row on Saturday. And hotels are too expensive to do both shows.
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gotdablouse
Wow, that's what I'm talking about, #9 is coming up to now. Do we know how the numbering of the seats works over there? So were you planning on going to the US for Christmas anyway? I think I'll save my cash for next year in Europe ;-)
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gotdablouse
Yes, go for it, there can't be that many left to go...oh wait that's what we thought 10 years ago already ;-) Will try to catch you on the PPV feed ;-)
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Green Lady
Congratulations pauly!
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gotdablouse
Yes, go for it, there can't be that many left to go...oh wait that's what we thought 10 years ago already ;-) Will try to catch you on the PPV feed ;-)
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.... in block 10 about 13 rows up !!