Here on IORR BV has a map for Shanghai. Here are two other maps :

www.tickets365.com.cn/ima...dstage.gif

www.culture.sh.cn/images/...933719.jpg


This gets really good. All three maps agree on one thing, section 8 is not in A block, but B block at 1800 RMB. RS.com is selling section 8 at 3000 RMB, the maximum ticket price. The only #8 on the whole damn map provided by IORR (which matches the map the ticket agency is providing) is at the 1 oclock position in an aisle between the 1800 and 1000 RMB seats and on the other maps is clearly shown as a B section ticket.

This just gets Better and Better. Most of the differences on the maps are in the A Block seats, marked on the Emma Tickets Map as 3000 RMB, roughly $372 US at current exchange rate on the internet. All three maps though agree that section 8 is in the 1800 RMB ($223.589 US) B Block area.

At this very moment, if you buy tickets on RS.com through the fan club and hit the most expensive price, then hit the return button and look at a lower price, they all come up at once! I looked through 4 price ranges. I just will paste the top two price range seats offered me...but if you hit each price range, and continue, you get to compare all available! Look carfefully and read on after seeing below:

ROLLING STONES 4/8/06 8:00 PM Shanghai Grand Stage - Shanghai, China section 8 row 7 seat 33 $372.50 USD (3000 RM

ROLLING STONES 4/8/06 8:00 PM Shanghai Grand Stage - Shanghai, China section 8 row 7 seat 35 $372.50 USD (3000 RM

ROLLING STONES 4/8/06 8:00 PM Shanghai Grand Stage - Shanghai, China section 8 row 7 seat 12 $223.55 USD (1800 RM

ROLLING STONES 4/8/06 8:00 PM Shanghai Grand Stage - Shanghai, China section 8 row 7 seat 14 $223.55 USD (1800 RM

The above is basiclly a cut and paste, I have just added the words "section, row, seat" for clarity since I cannot cut and paste the columns. Apparently, if you go thru Rolling Stones. COM and pay top price (372.50) , you get the same section and row that you get by paying the next lower price (235.55). And by all maps available no matter which of the two you pay you end up in B seats listed as 1800 rmb!

"Splain that one Lucy!"

some chinese farmers cannot buy those tix, very, very high priced

some other chinese farmers couldn't care less about the stones, they would rather have some good health care

A very nice place:

Deutsche Bank presents:


more: [www.shanghaiexpat.com]

found on [www.chinaculture.org]

Congrats Hiwire C you have found still a differnt map that shows 3000 RMB tickets for 3250, 1800 RMB f0r 2050,1000 for 1250, and does not even list the two cheaper level at D and E.

The variaiations never cease!

kahoosier Wrote:
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> Congrats Hiwire C you have found still a differnt
> map that shows 3000 RMB tickets for 3250, 1800 RMB
> f0r 2050,1000 for 1250, and does not even list the
> two cheaper level at D and E.
>
> The variaiations never cease!

But the important thing is ................. are you IN there ? We're STILL relying on you for this amazing show review you've promised us all !!

Shanghai venue will be Shanghai Grand Stage - Shanghai Stadium (not theater), here is a translation of some information about it taken from

[www.culture.sh.cn]


The Shanghai big stage, is located southwest Shanghai the area, famous Huating guesthouse opposite, original Shanghai stadium. The Shanghai stadium was one of domestic large-scale stadiums, in 1975 completes the use. The main hall assumes the circular, the height 33 meters, the roof wire table span diameter 110 meters, may hold the audience 18,000 people. The Shanghai big stage is retains the original stadium function in the Shanghai stadium in the foundation to rebuild in October, 1999 becomes. The big stage divides into, the next two structures, the stage evenly delivers in person the Chinese olive, about stage beginnings and ends most greatly effective service range 60 meters, around maximum depth 35 meters, stage area approximately 1,250 square meters. The large-scale literary performance may hold about the audience 8000-10000 person, the sports competition may hold about the audience 10,000 people. At the same time, may hold 5000-8000 National People's Congress conference, 2000-5000 person of about medium conference, also may hold several hundred person of small conferences, is the domestic first theater type multi-purpose large-scale indoor stadium.

A big stage frame (has curtain) the height 16 meters, the width (has side curtain 32 to 42 meters to make adjustment), in the stage central committee is group of large-scale mechanical stages, this mechanical stage exquisite constitution added on the complete necessary facility to build the different stage effect for each kind of large-scale activity to provide the basic guarantee and the imagination space.

The Shanghai big stagehand has the rich large-scale sports sports event and the performance work experience, will provide the standard, the specialized first-class service for the cooperation side.

Rik Wrote:
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> some chinese farmers cannot buy those tix, very,
> very high priced

I would think the majority of Chinese (Wal-Mart) workers would not be able to afford these prices, maybe it will just be invited elite?

It will be a show for special people. Quite oppsite to the Buenos Aires shows. People who travel from outside China. Plus business people from China who can afford the price level. And a set list that is approved officially. And a stage designed for this show only. Very special show. They will probably bring cameras and record it.

Bjornulf

<<<< And a stage designed for this show only>>>>

OK BV, u have even managed to get me hyped and I am pretty jaded!