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This rather begs the question of how you define the term 'sold out'.
The fact that tickets are still available at TM on the morning of the show rather belies this 'fact', doesn't it?
Lee
[ I want to shout, but I can hardly speak ]
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2012-11-25 15:17 by paulywaul.
'e's made his mum proud 'e 'as!
Yeah, but he's probably really upset Sir Michael's chief accountant, so he's off MJ's christmas card list I'd wager ....
[ I want to shout, but I can hardly speak ]
I hope it isn't anything serious...awful news.
I'll be in around 5.30, c u then
[ I want to shout, but I can hardly speak ]
Ditto! 5-5:30, see y'all there!
_____________________________________________________
What's your favourite flavour?...........Cherry Red!!
Should be there before 5, see some of you there
Lee
Look, the Sun has no credibility as a newspaper ANYWAY, but there nevertheless ARE limits of public decency. And an image of young Gazza gracing page 3 would exceed those limits by approximately the distance between the earth and the outer reaches of the galaxy ....
[ I want to shout, but I can hardly speak ]
Hansie, so sorry!
Please everyone, have a great time everyone, for yourselves and for all of us!
I was so excited last night, I couldn't go to sleep, even though I'm not even going.
Stones-o-mania.
~"Love is Strong"~
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Re: London O2 Arena Nov. 25 show updates
Posted by:
mtaylor
()
Date: November 25, 2012 13:09
SKY-high prices have left thousands of tickets unsold for tonight’s huge Rolling Stones concert.
The showpiece gig at the O2 arena is meant to kick off the UK leg of a world tour marking the Stones’ 50th year.
But after touts demanded as much as £3,000 fans boycotted it in droves, leaving Mick Jagger and Co with the prospect of playing to a far from sell-out crowd.
Tickets for tonight and a gig on Thursday at the 20,000-capacity venue in Greenwich, South-East London, went on on sale last month for £190 to £400.
Despite being the most expensive for a UK rock gig they sold out within seven minutes. But many were snapped up by secondary ticket agencies like Getmein, Via GoGo, Seatwave and Double8 Tickets which then tried to re-sell them for up to eight times their face value.
The agencies found it hard to get rid of them and by yesterday tickets were being offered for between £229 and £1,500.
More than 100 sets were up for auction on eBay — but some had no reserve price and were up for grabs for just 1p.
Fans blasted high prices on websites, with one named Gazza saying on It’s Only Rock’nRoll: “The mistake the touts made was in buying up tickets which were already overpriced.”
Earlier this month Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood defended the prices saying: “We’ve spent a million on rehearsing and the stage is going to be another few million — and the lights. We’ve got to make something.”
Read more: [www.thesun.co.uk]
The showpiece gig at the O2 arena is meant to kick off the UK leg of a world tour marking the Stones’ 50th year.
But after touts demanded as much as £3,000 fans boycotted it in droves, leaving Mick Jagger and Co with the prospect of playing to a far from sell-out crowd.
Tickets for tonight and a gig on Thursday at the 20,000-capacity venue in Greenwich, South-East London, went on on sale last month for £190 to £400.
Despite being the most expensive for a UK rock gig they sold out within seven minutes. But many were snapped up by secondary ticket agencies like Getmein, Via GoGo, Seatwave and Double8 Tickets which then tried to re-sell them for up to eight times their face value.
The agencies found it hard to get rid of them and by yesterday tickets were being offered for between £229 and £1,500.
More than 100 sets were up for auction on eBay — but some had no reserve price and were up for grabs for just 1p.
Fans blasted high prices on websites, with one named Gazza saying on It’s Only Rock’nRoll: “The mistake the touts made was in buying up tickets which were already overpriced.”
Earlier this month Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood defended the prices saying: “We’ve spent a million on rehearsing and the stage is going to be another few million — and the lights. We’ve got to make something.”
Read more: [www.thesun.co.uk]
Re: London O2 Arena Nov. 25 show updates
Posted by:
TooTough
()
Date: November 25, 2012 13:18
Gazza in the SUN! Grrreat!!
Re: London O2 Arena Nov. 25 show updates
Posted by:
lmatth8461
()
Date: November 25, 2012 13:22
Quote
mtaylor
Despite being the most expensive for a UK rock gig they sold out within seven minutes. But many were snapped up by secondary ticket agencies like Getmein, Via GoGo, Seatwave and Double8 Tickets which then tried to re-sell them for up to eight times their face value.
This rather begs the question of how you define the term 'sold out'.
The fact that tickets are still available at TM on the morning of the show rather belies this 'fact', doesn't it?
Lee
Re: London O2 Arena Nov. 25 show updates
Posted by:
Beast
()
Date: November 25, 2012 13:29
So very sorry, Rolling Hansie. All the very best to your lady for a speedy recovery.
Re: London O2 Arena Nov. 25 show updates
Posted by:
Beast
()
Date: November 25, 2012 13:30
Our very own Gazza in the tabloids - ha haaaa!
Re: London O2 Arena Nov. 25 show updates
Posted by:
Ged Rambler
()
Date: November 25, 2012 13:33
Maybe those who are prepared to go down to the wire might get a decent deal - it aint gonna look good if there are a stack of empty seats - not risking a 140 mile trip down there on the offchance though - for those of you going,have a great time - hope its worth all that dosh.
Re: London O2 Arena Nov. 25 show updates
Posted by:
TooTough
()
Date: November 25, 2012 13:42
If I was in London without a ticket...I´d definitely
hang around and get one for a decent price. Fool -
if you don´t!
hang around and get one for a decent price. Fool -
if you don´t!
Re: London O2 Arena Nov. 25 show updates
Posted by:
gotdablouse
()
Date: November 25, 2012 14:23
Just left Carnaby, on my way to the Pilot Inn, anyone there already?
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Re: London O2 Arena Nov. 25 show updates
Posted by:
Happy24
()
Date: November 25, 2012 14:24
Wow, Gazza, you of all people made it to a tabloid. You must feel terrible. My thoughts are with you and your family. Be strong. :-)
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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2012-11-25 14:25 by Happy24.
Re: London O2 Arena Nov. 25 show updates
Posted by:
Deathgod
()
Date: November 25, 2012 14:29
Loving the photo feed !
Re: London O2 Arena Nov. 25 show updates
Posted by:
gotdablouse
()
Date: November 25, 2012 14:32
Thanks, glad it's working so far! Monkey sure had a big grin at the store...Not from ne though as they had only small sizes for the T-Shirts, bad timing!
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Re: London O2 Arena Nov. 25 show updates
Posted by:
gotdablouse
()
Date: November 25, 2012 14:47
Wow I had to VPN into my home server as T-Mobile UK is now saying that IORR is not suited to people kess than 18 and you need to unlock with a UK credit card, WTF ?! Swear words on the front page maybe?
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Re: London O2 Arena Nov. 25 show updates
Posted by:
KeylockSanchezandCo
()
Date: November 25, 2012 14:47
My best wishes to all those who are going tonight. Are Bill and Mick T. set to play for the whole show or just a couple of songs?
Re: London O2 Arena Nov. 25 show updates
Posted by:
toomuchforme
()
Date: November 25, 2012 15:10
In Eurostar with phd and edithgrove. See u in pilot.
"we know it's a bit late but we hope you don't mind if we stay"
"we know it's a bit late but we hope you don't mind if we stay"
Re: London O2 Arena Nov. 25 show updates
Posted by:
paulywaul
()
Date: November 25, 2012 15:16
Quote
Beast
Our very own Gazza in the tabloids - ha haaaa!
[ I want to shout, but I can hardly speak ]
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2012-11-25 15:17 by paulywaul.
Re: London O2 Arena Nov. 25 show updates
Posted by:
treaclefingers
()
Date: November 25, 2012 15:26
Quote
paulywaulQuote
Beast
Our very own Gazza in the tabloids - ha haaaa!
'e's made his mum proud 'e 'as!
Re: London O2 Arena Nov. 25 show updates
Posted by:
paulywaul
()
Date: November 25, 2012 15:33
Quote
treaclefingersQuote
paulywaulQuote
Beast
Our very own Gazza in the tabloids - ha haaaa!
'e's made his mum proud 'e 'as!
Yeah, but he's probably really upset Sir Michael's chief accountant, so he's off MJ's christmas card list I'd wager ....
[ I want to shout, but I can hardly speak ]
Re: The Rolling Stones O2 Arena show London Sunday 25-Nov-2012
Posted by:
treaclefingers
()
Date: November 25, 2012 15:35
Quote
Rolling Hansie
Have a great time everyone. Should have been there with you. We were all set to go. Alas my Dear Lady Anne got ill on friday morning and we had to cancel everything
I hope it isn't anything serious...awful news.
Re: London O2 Arena Nov. 25 show updates
Posted by:
Rolling Hansie
()
Date: November 25, 2012 15:41
Hey guys, thanks for all your good wishes.
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Keep On Rolling
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Keep On Rolling
Re: London O2 Arena Nov. 25 show updates
Posted by:
virgil
()
Date: November 25, 2012 15:45
What time does the O2 box office open today? I hope an IORR member will post what they have available and how many.
Re: London O2 Arena Nov. 25 show updates
Posted by:
gotdablouse
()
Date: November 25, 2012 15:53
I'll be at the Pilot Inn in 10 mimutes anybody there already? bv?
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Re: London O2 Arena Nov. 25 show updates
Posted by:
paulywaul
()
Date: November 25, 2012 15:54
Quote
gotdablouse
I'll be at the Pilot Inn in 10 mimutes anybody there already? bv?
I'll be in around 5.30, c u then
[ I want to shout, but I can hardly speak ]
Re: London O2 Arena Nov. 25 show updates
Posted by:
Mr Jimmy
()
Date: November 25, 2012 16:05
Quote
paulywaulQuote
gotdablouse
I'll be at the Pilot Inn in 10 mimutes anybody there already? bv?
I'll be in around 5.30, c u then
Ditto! 5-5:30, see y'all there!
_____________________________________________________
What's your favourite flavour?...........Cherry Red!!
Re: London O2 Arena Nov. 25 show updates
Posted by:
Manofwealthandtaste
()
Date: November 25, 2012 16:11
Was Gazza on page 3?
Re: London O2 Arena Nov. 25 show updates
Posted by:
lmatth8461
()
Date: November 25, 2012 16:18
Quote
gotdablouse
I'll be at the Pilot Inn in 10 mimutes anybody there already? bv?
Should be there before 5, see some of you there
Lee
Re: London O2 Arena Nov. 25 show updates
Posted by:
nankerphlege
()
Date: November 25, 2012 16:42
I am so jealous. There is something inside of me that aches not being able to be there!
Go Dawgs!
Go Dawgs!
Re: London O2 Arena Nov. 25 show updates
Posted by:
paulywaul
()
Date: November 25, 2012 16:47
Quote
Manofwealthandtaste
Was Gazza on page 3?
Look, the Sun has no credibility as a newspaper ANYWAY, but there nevertheless ARE limits of public decency. And an image of young Gazza gracing page 3 would exceed those limits by approximately the distance between the earth and the outer reaches of the galaxy ....
[ I want to shout, but I can hardly speak ]
Re: London O2 Arena Nov. 25 show updates
Posted by:
copsnrobbers
()
Date: November 25, 2012 16:48
continue please with up dates thank you.
Re: The Rolling Stones O2 Arena show London Sunday 25-Nov-2012
Posted by:
angee
()
Date: November 25, 2012 16:55
Quote
Rolling Hansie
Have a great time everyone. Should have been there with you. We were all set to go. Alas my Dear Lady Anne got ill on friday morning and we had to cancel everything
Hansie, so sorry!
Please everyone, have a great time everyone, for yourselves and for all of us!
I was so excited last night, I couldn't go to sleep, even though I'm not even going.
Stones-o-mania.
~"Love is Strong"~
Re: London O2 Arena Nov. 25 show updates
Posted by:
copsnrobbers
()
Date: November 25, 2012 16:57
what time the Stones hit the stage (eastern time)?
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