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Jeter1984
The Stones started to price their tickets to reflect the secondary market several years ago. They charge extremely high prices, of course the tickets don't all sell at those prices but enough do that they can flex the rest of the venue and fill it up. This is why if you go back and look at every show for the last number of years, at least in North America, they gross over $5M.
If the goal is to maximize profits then there will be some unsold seats-otherwise the tickets were priced too low and the secondary market makes all the money.
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Gaetzi
Only on a Stones website would you see people talking about $450 concert tickets as a 'bargain'
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grzegorz67
2 rounds of Lucky Dips were needed for the UK shows and while the crowds were big, there were gaps too. The term 'sellout' is overused and now meaningless.
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babyblue
Patience is the game.
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grzegorz67
2 rounds of Lucky Dips were needed for the UK shows and while the crowds were big, there were gaps too. The term 'sellout' is overused and now meaningless.
Yes it's a joke. I remember the days when shows would literally sold out, not just some arbitrary number (or 80%), and not an empty seat in the house.
Sometimes bands would add a second show due to "overwhelming popular demand" in the literal sense, not just used as a way to fool the public (see Fleetwood Macs latest tour).
Still plenty of time before the Stones tour starts for TM/promoters to try and make as much as possible, but the closer it gets the higher the chances there will be plenty more "flexing" with price drops, the possibility of more Lucky Dips added, discounts via Costco, Groupon, etc....and even radio contest giveaways. But even give all that, not sure Glendale will ever reach max capacity...
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Hairball
Looking at Santa Clara, and it's incredible to see the mass amount of side stage "limited view" seats that are available on either side.
What's even crazier is the lower section seats are listed at a whopping $395+fees standard price, and sections above that at $245+ fees standard price- for limited view?!!!
Surely those won't all sell at those ridiculous prices...maybe some Lucky Dip recipients will be shoved in their, and/or some official price drops.
Also, there's seems to be plenty of regular GA resale tix starting at $244+ fees...would be better off back there vs. paying $395+ limited side views.
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Hairball
Looking at Santa Clara, and it's incredible to see the mass amount of side stage "limited view" seats that are available on either side.
What's even crazier is the lower section seats are listed at a whopping $395+fees standard price, and sections above that at $245+ fees standard price- for limited view?!!!
Surely those won't all sell at those ridiculous prices...maybe some Lucky Dip recipients will be shoved in their, and/or some official price drops.
Also, there's seems to be plenty of regular GA resale tix starting at $244+ fees...would be better off back there vs. paying $395+ limited side views.
Same with New Jersey. $399 side, limited view, adds up to over $400 per ticket. In a stadium. And those are face value. The platinum, resale, and Jumpin' Jack Flash prices are even higher. I will enjoy watching the fluctuation as show time approaches.
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Hairball
Looking at Santa Clara, and it's incredible to see the mass amount of side stage "limited view" seats that are available on either side.
What's even crazier is the lower section seats are listed at a whopping $395+fees standard price, and sections above that at $245+ fees standard price- for limited view?!!!
Surely those won't all sell at those ridiculous prices...maybe some Lucky Dip recipients will be shoved in their, and/or some official price drops.
Also, there's seems to be plenty of regular GA resale tix starting at $244+ fees...would be better off back there vs. paying $395+ limited side views.
Same with New Jersey. $399 side, limited view, adds up to over $400 per ticket. In a stadium. And those are face value. The platinum, resale, and Jumpin' Jack Flash prices are even higher. I will enjoy watching the fluctuation as show time approaches.
I bought for NY2 in section 139 row 8 (third row below everything, from the beginning) to 463 fees included. I made a good deal?
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Hairball
Looking at Santa Clara, and it's incredible to see the mass amount of side stage "limited view" seats that are available on either side.
What's even crazier is the lower section seats are listed at a whopping $395+fees standard price, and sections above that at $245+ fees standard price- for limited view?!!!
Surely those won't all sell at those ridiculous prices...maybe some Lucky Dip recipients will be shoved in their, and/or some official price drops.
Also, there's seems to be plenty of regular GA resale tix starting at $244+ fees...would be better off back there vs. paying $395+ limited side views.
Same with New Jersey. $399 side, limited view, adds up to over $400 per ticket. In a stadium. And those are face value. The platinum, resale, and Jumpin' Jack Flash prices are even higher. I will enjoy watching the fluctuation as show time approaches.
I bought for NY2 in section 139 row 8 (third row below everything, from the beginning) to 463 fees included. I made a good deal?
Looking at the show now makustone, you did good considering Platiums in same section/row are currently going for $623+fees, and then there's VIP's and resale going for more than that, though there's a chance those will eventually become much cheaper. It's really all relative depending on what one wants to pay, and personally I would have held out, but you can rest easy knowing you have guaranteed decent seats. I know it's easy to get swept up with temptation and excitement when tix initially go on sale, so you shouldn't second guess or worry about it - you're in. Not sure what you mean with "third row below everything, from the beginning", but looks to be a decent perspective/angle looking at the stage and just above the field - certainly not "limited view".
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Hairball
Can't see your map capture image makustone, but I found this pic via google search of section 139.
Not sure what concert this was taken from, but it gives an idea of what your view will be - looks like your good to go!
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MisterDDDD
Those that can wait (going solo etc) will always be able to score a deal.
Been that way forever.
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Oh man,
bad choice for a sponsor...
funny and sad at the same time:
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MisterDDDD
Those that can wait (going solo etc) will always be able to score a deal.
Been that way forever.
That's me right there... If I don't find Lucky Dips via this site (for Glendale & Pasadena), I'll be looking for a cheap ticket in front of the venue. No way in hell am I paying TicketBastard's outrageous "disservice fees".
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MisterDDDD
Those that can wait (going solo etc) will always be able to score a deal.
Been that way forever.
That's me right there... If I don't find Lucky Dips via this site (for Glendale & Pasadena), I'll be looking for a cheap ticket in front of the venue. No way in hell am I paying TicketBastard's outrageous "disservice fees".
And me
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MisterDDDD
Those that can wait (going solo etc) will always be able to score a deal.
Been that way forever.
That's me right there... If I don't find Lucky Dips via this site (for Glendale & Pasadena), I'll be looking for a cheap ticket in front of the venue. No way in hell am I paying TicketBastard's outrageous "disservice fees".
And me
So you will pay for air travel, hotel, and stand around stadium with no ticket??
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Jeter1984
With the ease of mobile ticketing on TM and Stub Hub, nothing wrong with doing that, particularly if you are by yourself.
Also, if you're looking at either of the 2nd shows in NJ or Chicago, keep an eye on TM as soon as the stage is set up for the first show in each city. They will have the exact floor layout complete and seats may become available.
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Jeter1984
With the ease of mobile ticketing on TM and Stub Hub, nothing wrong with doing that, particularly if you are by yourself.
Also, if you're looking at either of the 2nd shows in NJ or Chicago, keep an eye on TM as soon as the stage is set up for the first show in each city. They will have the exact floor layout complete and seats may become available.
There is no "may" about this. They WILL release seats after stage setup.