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I remember in 1990 - I was 29 years old, just married and just started working and paying off school loans, and I went to see the Stones at Tokyo Dome eight times in two weeks - probably spent an entire month's take home pay to do it. Huge stadium; basically the same setlist every show. Maybe I'm an idiot, but I felt like I was in heaven.

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crawdaddy
Just a little tip that may be helpful to fans who may go for the Lucky Dip tix that I'm sure are gonna be around for North America.


Keep yer eyes on rollingstones.com cos that's where they will be.


Can come on there anytime after Monday so keep looking.

I happened to come across it on rs.com for Europe gigs within about 20 minutes of it on there.

I spread the word on IORR, and my own LD tix, about same as 85 euro for Oslo and Zurich were great.

Give it a go if you fancy a gamble.

It may just pay off. ><

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I got seat tix for Oslo and Zurich that were nearest seating blocks to stage.

Girl who had my LD spare tix in Oslo was waving to her husband, who was in the pit with his spare LD tix from another fan. How Lucky is that !

They could see each other ,and she was really happy with a seat.

You take yer chances and it might work out.

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I remember in 1990 - I was 29 years old, just married and just started working and paying off school loans, and I went to see the Stones at Tokyo Dome eight times in two weeks - probably spent an entire month's take home pay to do it. Huge stadium; basically the same setlist every show. Maybe I'm an idiot, but I felt like I was in heaven.

You are a genius and you are doing right and you were/are in heaven. The best rule is "GET IT WHILE THE GETTING IS GOOD!" and you are following it, good for you.

It is nice to see some people on this board happy to be here and there anywhere, it helps offset the constant nay sayers du jour/month/year. They are always sure that the Stones sky is falling for one reason or another. Back in 2008 it was the band is kaput and will never tour again and people KNEW it!! After that it was Keith has broken hands and will never play live again and they KNEW it. Then it was blah blah blah and they KNEW it and now it is the groaning about whats-his-name not being in the band.

So I think it is great to have people like you Drbryant who are happpy with it all and rolling with the Stones and having fun, that is what it is really all about. I wish I had the money to do the top Dollars seats and I would spend it is a split second. As it is, I will try to get to 5-6 shows one way or another or as close to that many as I can. I truly appreciate the RollingStones coming back to the U.S and doing these areas secondary markets that got skipped on the previous U.S tour. Anyone who is a Stones fan (but short term mad at them for any perceieved issues) and skips seeing them at least once on this go round WILL regret it later.

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I remember in 1990 - I was 29 years old, just married and just started working and paying off school loans, and I went to see the Stones at Tokyo Dome eight times in two weeks - probably spent an entire month's take home pay to do it. Huge stadium; basically the same setlist every show. Maybe I'm an idiot, but I felt like I was in heaven.

You are a genius and you are doing right and you were/are in heaven. The best rule is "GET IT WHILE THE GETTING IS GOOD!" and you are following it, good for you.

It is nice to see some people on this board happy to be here and there anywhere, it helps offset the constant nay sayers du jour/month/year. They are always sure that the Stones sky is falling for one reason or another. Back in 2008 it was the band is kaput and will never tour again and people KNEW it!! After that it was Keith has broken hands and will never play live again and they KNEW it. Then it was blah blah blah and they KNEW it and now it is the groaning about whats-his-name not being in the band.

So I think it is great to have people like you Drbryant who are happpy with it all and rolling with the Stones and having fun, that is what it is really all about. I wish I had the money to do the top Dollars seats and I would spend it is a split second. As it is, I will try to get to 5-6 shows one way or another or as close to that many as I can. I truly appreciate the RollingStones coming back to the U.S and doing these areas secondary markets that got skipped on the previous U.S tour. Anyone who is a Stones fan (but short term mad at them for any perceieved issues) and skips seeing them at least once on this go round WILL regret it later.

Leonioid, you are SO RIGHT. For those of us who have loved this band for our entire lives (for me, since I was 12 years old) we have a profound respect and appreciation for them and all they have done...and continue to do. Nothing lasts forever...the time to see them is now at whatever cost... (IMHO) So, to anyone who is "on-the-fence" about whether or not to spend a few extra dollars, .... GO FOR IT! ...because as the saying goes, "you mostly only regret the things in life that you DIDN'T do".

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I bought two in Minneapolis 5th Row center section through AXS "premiun" tickets. They were $950 each, and actually better than the seats being offered in the VIP packages, but no T shirt!

$950 each? It seems that the Stones are living on a different planet (well, actually we all new that) . There is more in life than the Rolling Stones fortunately

Don't get me wrong. That's a ridiculous amount of money for a rock concert, and I realize perfectly well that I am fortunate that I can afford it. But, even if I could only afford the worst seat in a stadium, I would probably try to be there.

I had to smile when I read the post that said that anyone who would pay $150 to see a show in a Stadium is an idiot. I remember in 1990 - I was 29 years old, just married and just started working and paying off school loans, and I went to see the Stones at Tokyo Dome eight times in two weeks - probably spent an entire month's take home pay to do it. Huge stadium; basically the same setlist every show. Maybe I'm an idiot, but I felt like I was in heaven.

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the stones can keep this tour...never thought i would say that...but the same old same old...no new album in 10 years...only 2 the past 18 years,they should be ashamed of themselves as viable artists.are they the greatest live band still,without a doubt,but that is besides the point,and anyone paying more than 150 dollars for a stadium show is an idiot!!!!

I'm sure no one on this board would be insulted by that observation/conclusion.

There are always going to be fans that think like that, he is just one more voicing his opinion and I have no problem at all with his observation/ conclusion. That being said, don't be surprised to see him sitting close to the front after paying a whole lot more then that $150 he mentioned. A lot of times the ones doing the loudest complaining are the first ones in line for the show, lol.

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I remember in 1990 - I was 29 years old, just married and just started working and paying off school loans, and I went to see the Stones at Tokyo Dome eight times in two weeks - probably spent an entire month's take home pay to do it. Huge stadium; basically the same setlist every show. Maybe I'm an idiot, but I felt like I was in heaven.

You are a genius and you are doing right and you were/are in heaven. The best rule is "GET IT WHILE THE GETTING IS GOOD!" and you are following it, good for you.

It is nice to see some people on this board happy to be here and there anywhere, it helps offset the constant nay sayers du jour/month/year. They are always sure that the Stones sky is falling for one reason or another. Back in 2008 it was the band is kaput and will never tour again and people KNEW it!! After that it was Keith has broken hands and will never play live again and they KNEW it. Then it was blah blah blah and they KNEW it and now it is the groaning about whats-his-name not being in the band.

So I think it is great to have people like you Drbryant who are happpy with it all and rolling with the Stones and having fun, that is what it is really all about. I wish I had the money to do the top Dollars seats and I would spend it is a split second. As it is, I will try to get to 5-6 shows one way or another or as close to that many as I can. I truly appreciate the RollingStones coming back to the U.S and doing these areas secondary markets that got skipped on the previous U.S tour. Anyone who is a Stones fan (but short term mad at them for any perceieved issues) and skips seeing them at least once on this go round WILL regret it later.

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crawdaddy
Just a little tip that may be helpful to fans who may go for the Lucky Dip tix that I'm sure are gonna be around for North America.


Keep yer eyes on rollingstones.com cos that's where they will be.


Can come on there anytime after Monday so keep looking.

I happened to come across it on rs.com for Europe gigs within about 20 minutes of it on there.

I spread the word on IORR, and my own LD tix, about same as 85 euro for Oslo and Zurich were great.

Give it a go if you fancy a gamble.

It may just pay off. ><

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The shows may ultimately sell out, but there will be a ton of tickets on the secondary market that will be heavily discounted in most cities. MAYBE San Diego and Dallas will be exceptions, but I doubt it. Patience is key.

It's in their contract that they don't play to empty seats. The Rolling Stones must appear to be the hottest ticket on earth, so .... the seats will be full .... but they may have to literally give the tickets away, by the thousands in some cities, if it comes to that. Not sure what the promoter does if there aren't enough takers for the freebies. I guess they just put in an order for several thousand .... mannequins?

I've worked on a small handful of tour contracts (including one Stones!) and that would be an unusual provision. In fact, I've seen the Stones in Stadiums that were 2/3 full, so it certainly wasn't the case, at least on the Bigger Bang Tour. That might be an "urban legend".

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Just a little tip that may be helpful to fans who may go for the Lucky Dip tix that I'm sure are gonna be around for North America.


Keep yer eyes on rollingstones.com cos that's where they will be.


Can come on there anytime after Monday so keep looking.

I happened to come across it on rs.com for Europe gigs within about 20 minutes of it on there.

I spread the word on IORR, and my own LD tix, about same as 85 euro for Oslo and Zurich were great.

Give it a go if you fancy a gamble.

It may just pay off. ><

Very cool, but after my experience in Chicago 2 nights last go round, I'll never do those again. The vast majority of those seats were horrendous. Personally I wasn't hoping for the pit, just for mediocre seats somewhere in the venue. Instead, we got ok seats in the far upper deck, almost to the top, but to the side so the sound was good. 2nd night, landed as far away as you can imagine. Most people I know did not land good seats. Kurt (who posts here) being the exception as he landed pit seats. It was my wife's first and second time seeing them, and the experience was far less joyful to her because of it. I couldn't justify the $1300 it would have cost for 'decent' seats. Offensive pricing to the max last go round.

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I remember in 1990 - I was 29 years old, just married and just started working and paying off school loans, and I went to see the Stones at Tokyo Dome eight times in two weeks - probably spent an entire month's take home pay to do it. Huge stadium; basically the same setlist every show. Maybe I'm an idiot, but I felt like I was in heaven.

You are a genius and you are doing right and you were/are in heaven. The best rule is "GET IT WHILE THE GETTING IS GOOD!" and you are following it, good for you.

It is nice to see some people on this board happy to be here and there anywhere, it helps offset the constant nay sayers du jour/month/year. They are always sure that the Stones sky is falling for one reason or another. Back in 2008 it was the band is kaput and will never tour again and people KNEW it!! After that it was Keith has broken hands and will never play live again and they KNEW it. Then it was blah blah blah and they KNEW it and now it is the groaning about whats-his-name not being in the band.

So I think it is great to have people like you Drbryant who are happpy with it all and rolling with the Stones and having fun, that is what it is really all about. I wish I had the money to do the top Dollars seats and I would spend it is a split second. As it is, I will try to get to 5-6 shows one way or another or as close to that many as I can. I truly appreciate the RollingStones coming back to the U.S and doing these areas secondary markets that got skipped on the previous U.S tour. Anyone who is a Stones fan (but short term mad at them for any perceieved issues) and skips seeing them at least once on this go round WILL regret it later.

Post of the month, maybe the year. Thanks Leonioid for sharing it, thanks Drbryant as well for your well said post.

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It's in their contract that they don't play to empty seats.

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Besides can you imagine the Stones looking out to say even 30% empty seats and saying "no, we won't play, you didn't fill the seats"? Or even knowing the seats didn't sell the day before the show, saying, "Ok ticketmast, AEG, Stub Hub et. al, we demand you give your tickets away or we won't play!"

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Besides can you imagine the Stones looking out to say even 30% empty seats and saying "no, we won't play, you didn't fill the seats"? Or even knowing the seats didn't sell the day before the show, saying, "Ok ticketmast, AEG, Stub Hub et. al, we demand you give your tickets away or we won't play!"

Yes, I can very easily imagine that. It'd never come to that, though, because if it ever did, they'd have people dragging in passersby off the street to fill the seats. "Hey, wanna see a free show?" Where do you think they find the studio audiences for all those TV game shows?

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I remember in 1990 - I was 29 years old, just married and just started working and paying off school loans, and I went to see the Stones at Tokyo Dome eight times in two weeks - probably spent an entire month's take home pay to do it. Huge stadium; basically the same setlist every show. Maybe I'm an idiot, but I felt like I was in heaven.

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The big difference for me this time, as even compared to the down under tour, is that all of this hunt through various presales, back doors, VIP packages, secondary sources, etc, has just lost it's adrenaline rush. That said , I have 4 shows scheduled, and as soon as I hear "Ladies and Gentlemen, and now..." all doubts and regrets will disappear. They always do

OR PROMOTION COMPANIES!-Some things never change, right?

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The big difference for me this time, as even compared to the down under tour, is that all of this hunt through various presales, back doors, VIP packages, secondary sources, etc, has just lost it's adrenaline rush. That said , I have 4 shows scheduled, and as soon as I hear "Ladies and Gentlemen, and now..." all doubts and regrets will disappear. They always do

I'm sure anyone who goes to any of the shows will have a great time. I probably am out of luck for this year due to family medical/financial problems but if I at all can go I will.

I've experienced quite a good education the last few weeks from iorr postings: I sure know a lot more about the ticket buying process. Thanks to all who've answered my questions & raised my awareness of some of the tricks used by the promotion company

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Leonioid- Perhaps we should stand in front of the venue with one of those doubled-sided big signs on our chest & backs that say something like that! If free doesn't quite work maybe have it say "Will Work For Good Seats" !

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Leonioid- Perhaps we should stand in front of the venue with one of those doubled-sided big signs on our chest & backs that say something like that! If free doesn't quite work maybe have it say "Will Work For Good Seats" !

I like it!!!
"WILL CHEER, LOOK GREAT AND BE ENTHUSIASTIC FOR TICKETS!!"
pick us!! pick us!! Willing to contract out for mutliple shows.

I'm brave that way.

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It's in their contract that they don't play to empty seats.

I saw them in rome in 2007 with many empty seats.

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Very cool, but after my experience in Chicago 2 nights last go round, I'll never do those again. The vast majority of those seats were horrendous. Personally I wasn't hoping for the pit, just for mediocre seats somewhere in the venue. Instead, we got ok seats in the far upper deck, almost to the top, but to the side so the sound was good. 2nd night, landed as far away as you can imagine. Most people I know did not land good seats. Kurt (who posts here) being the exception as he landed pit seats. It was my wife's first and second time seeing them, and the experience was far less joyful to her because of it. I couldn't justify the $1300 it would have cost for 'decent' seats. Offensive pricing to the max last go round.

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Leonioid- Perhaps we should stand in front of the venue with one of those doubled-sided big signs on our chest & backs that say something like that! If free doesn't quite work maybe have it say "Will Work For Good Seats" !

I like it!!!
"WILL CHEER, LOOK GREAT AND BE ENTHUSIASTIC FOR TICKETS!!"
pick us!! pick us!! Willing to contract out for mutliple shows.

LOL hey, no problem, I can cheer & be enthusiastic quite easily. The "Look Good" part- well...I guess that'd be in the eyes of the beholder...but I'd try my best!

Many pages ago there was a post by bv I think it was stating that there's usually always people out front of a venue the day before or day of the event trying to sell tickets and also that StubHub often rents out a hotel room nearby as a temp office to sell last minute tickets, which prompted me to quote:

"Have You Seen Your Ticket Seller, Baby, Standing In The Shadow?"

'Cos I wouldn't be afraid of shadows if I was on a mission for a good seat. I'm brave that way.

My biggest concern re. buying off the street would be how do you know if it's a legitimate, non-counterfeit ticket?

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I ended up with Pit seats for the first night in Chicago with the $85 tickets. Unreal experience, especially going in thinking I was going to be in the nosebleeds. Never left a concert speechless, being the third row of people from the stage.