Sky High Ticket prices (Page 1 of 2)

I agree totally!! Prices have gone up absurd! Last time the Eagles were here in Holland the cheapest tickets were about a 100 Euro, something like 120 dollars.
One of the explanations from MOJO concerts( they are the biggest concertorganizer in Holland took over all the little ones and have a monopoly),
was: The Eagles don't want to play the stadiums anymore, played in AHOY rotterdam but wanted the same amount of money!!! (saw them 4 times for 25 dollars in the past, last time 6 years ago)
I think those bands earned so much money in the past that they could play for nothing, to relieve all their fans from the last decades. Some bands only reunite for the money, a lot have moneyproblems is told but that's their problem (drugs, alcohol, divorces, tax). When you have earned so much and you're broke you're an idiot and I'm not their sponsor, I'm a musiclover!

They need more money? Should have enough, look at their fans, have to work hard for a few dollars, we want more but don't get it

I have the money to go but I don't. I saw all those bands live in the past, but now I stop with them. Too greedy and I don't believe their reasons.

I prefer people like Joe, they are nice and honest.

T went to Bospop and saw: Joe, Gary Moore, John Fogerty, Paul Rodgers, John Mayall, Eric Sardinas and others for 60 dollars. Eagles alone 130???
Not worth it!
I won't get fooled by them.

I love musicians not money machines and that's what those reunited bands are!!

Andre Wittebroek.

This is an interesting subject.  For me it really depends on who is playing and how much do I really want to see them.  If it is a once in a lifetime show, then I might pay a bit more.  But if it's like the Stones who I have seen before, I would not shell out hundreds and hundreds of dollars to see them.  Some great bands like U2, Eric Clapton seems to keep things reasonable in todays terms.  I do think that there are many bands that are trying to get as much money from the fans as they possibly can which is a shame...  I believe that Joe is playing later on in August in NY for $5.00!!!

David,
If you're referring to Saranac, that's $17.00.

J Dawg,
The only way I would pay over $50 to see somebody is if it was for a benefit.

Danny

It's not just concerts.

Houston Texans single game tickets went on sale this past week. They suck and you could get end zone tickets for $239 each + service charges and parking.

We went to the movies the other day. Tickets were $9 / each. 2 popcorns and 4 cokes was $28 after we cashed in our coupon.....

Don't even get me started on the Astros.......

Indigenous (discussed in another thread) was $20/ each plus service charge.....one of the openers on the bill didn't even show up.  We didn't enjoy the show.

I'd rather pay $120 / each to see Clapton and know that I was getting a great product before I left the house. Ditto with the Eagles or some of the others mentioned.

Granted, this stuff has gotten a little outrageous but that is why some of these artists are touring. The money they can get is just too good. They probably wouldn't do it for less. They don't have to. I think if the shows didn't sell you just wouldn't get an opportunity to see them anymore. It kinda sucks but thats just part of it today.

PC

The first time I saw the Stones in 1975 (I'm showing my age here!) tickets were $10.00 -
and the Eagles opened for them.  Last year we paid $400.00 each to see the Stones with
Buddy Guy opening. The place was sold out.  I guess if if they can get it, they get greedy.
Of course Joe travels in a luxury bus with a couple other people, the Stones travel with
over 500 people - tudors, chefs, nanny's, doctors, etc. There are not too many I would
pay that price to see, but I am a huge Stones fan and they will not be around too much
longer.  What's even worse than the ticket price is the service charges added on.
I could write a book about Ticketmaster -they are crooks.
Jaci

Yes Mick is a smart businessman - he says people pay that much to see most major sporting events,
why shouldn't they pay equal to see us.

I just ordered my tickets for Joe's show at the Pageant in St. Louis. For 4 tickets in the front, including handling and service fees through ticketmaster, it was going to be $178.00. Having been to the Pageant before, I opted for tickets at stage level and just off from the center, which are actually better seats, for $128.00 for 4 tickets.

With Joe playing more theater type venues the ticket prices will be going up unfortunately.

Personally, I would not pay a huge amount of money to sit in a stadium, fight the crowds, or pay outrageous prices for a beverage just to see an artist on a jumbotron screen. I could buy the DVD, sit in the comfort of my home, drink and not have to worry about driving, and have my friends over and have a better view of the artists on my tv! Oh, and also have money left over to travel to see another Joe show!

Just my 2 cents!

Rhonda

I work at major sports and entertainment venue and have seen the results of  high ticket prices . The average "Joe"  can't afford to take his or her family to a professional sporting event without dropping a few hundred dollars ( tix, parking ,food, souvenirs ) Arena's now cater to corporations that can afford $250,000.00 a year sutes and premium seating packages . Who else can afford $750.00 courtside seats ? But just so the working stiff dont feel left out they'll offer $25.00 seats in the last row of the balcony. ( gee thanks ) . The result is a fan base that is at the game to have a 5 star dinner while shmoozing a client  and the game is secondary. The real fans that support the teams buy the merchandise and live and die by them are left to watch them on t.v. or save for the 1 or 2 games they can afford each year. Boy I miss the old days when $20.00 got you something besides a hotdog and a beer...:)........Paul