Advice for getting tickets for the 2nd leg?

[guitarchick82]

Ok, so I just found out that some more tour dates were added and when I saw that they are coming to Knoxville and Nashville in March, I actually started jumping for joy, because I'm moving to Nashville in November and with the scheduling of this first leg, my chances of seeing them were really pretty slim. But now that they're actually going to be out there--and in my birthday month no less!--I have to try and get tickets for this second leg!!

So any advice? I've done the whole Ticketmaster thing trying to get tickets for the first leg and nothing great came up. Ideally I'd like to get floor seats, but I know from personal experience that's not always the easiest thing to do. Tips from seasoned concert-goer Ledgies would be very much appreciated!! :thumbsup:

[Wdm6789]

Be on your phone, Tablet, computer or whatever you use and be ready to go at 955, as soon as 10 am hits buy your tickets. That's how I got floor seats for one of the October shows. It's timed, so be quick, but accurate when filling everything out.

[SadAngel86]

About an hour to half an hour before tickets go on sale wherever you are, make sure your computer is on, your internet connection is functioning properly and be logged into your Ticketmaster account or whatever service your venue is using for this concert. Make sure also to have your payment info ready or stored/saved in your account for faster checkout. Those things are timed usually and if you don't have that stuff stored/saved, you can lose your tickets during the checkout process.

The minute before tickets go on sale (usually 9:59am) start hitting that refresh button but don't hit it too much because I've heard people would get locked out of the Ticketmaster site.

Another tip: Have the specific seating chart for your venue and this concert somewhat memorized! Go on the venue's website and see if they have a specific seating chart made for this concert. I made a mistake once of not knowing that double lettered rows (i.e. KK) came BEFORE single lettered rows (i.e. K) for a concert I recently bought tickets to and ended up being farther back on the first level than I wanted.

[cheappd]

Make sure you have an American Express card or some other way to participate in the pre-sale, which is usually several days before the general public gets to buy tickets. (Here in St. Paul the pre-sale is this Monday 10/13.) And be ready to purchase tickets right at 10 AM. There aren't many good seats left by the time the general public sale starts.

[bethelblues]

Don't you have to punch in an AMEX code to access the tickets?

[Eugene]

Don't you have to punch in an AMEX code to access the tickets?

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[bethelblues]

Fantastic! Thanks. Also, do you guys recommend buying the first set of tickets you get when they come up? If you're not happy and want to risk going for better seats, is there a chance there will then be none left?

[SadAngel86]

Don't you have to punch in an AMEX code to access the tickets?

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Just wanted to know if anyone who's participated in the AMEX pre-sales in the past have had to use their AMEX cards to pay for the tickets as well as getting into the pre-sale with the code mentioned above?

Do you absolutely have to use that card or can you purchase them with another method?

[cheappd]

I've always bought pre-sale tickets with the AMEX card since I had no reason to use a different method. I would hope that only AMEX cards would be accepted because it's one of the perks offered in exchange for a high annual fee. (I got the card primarily for earning frequent flier miles.) If anyone could buy pre-sale tickets without the card then it's not worth the high annual fee.

[guitarchick82]

Thank you for all the great tips! :thumbsup: Is there any real difference in calling in to buy tickets and buying them online (other than the obvious)? I hate the fact that you have to keep clicking the refresh button to find better tickets and then run the risk of getting locked out. :/ Is that something you avoid over the phone?

Also, with the pre-sales, I'm a little confused. For Nashville, there is the AMEX pre-sale, then there is the Facebook pre-sale, and also a Live Nation pre-sale. I'm guessing the AMEX pre-sale is the best? What's strange though is that the VIP pre-sale comes first, THEN the Facebook pre-sale. You'd think they would release the better seats for the AMEX sale. Hmmm...

[cactusjack]

NO, there is an allocation of tickets for each pre-sale. It's not a case of ALL the best seats being offered in the first Amex sale. In fact, if enough people do the Amex sale you will probably get worse tickets than if you hold off to the later sales.

[guitarchick82]

So I think the main point is to be on the ball with each of the sales and doing whatever it takes to get tickets. I think I'll be on the phone and on the computer at the same time, seeing if I can score some good floor seats. Fingers crossed!!

[ThunderHappens]

What exactly are the "VIP Package Presale" and "Facebook Presale" ? And what is required to purchase tickets in those presales?

[Eugene]

Presales are not usually available via phone...it's difficult enough trying to talk to TM representatives during a general on sale...the reps will have NO idea of what you speak.

[guitarchick82]

Presales are not usually available via phone...it's difficult enough trying to talk to TM representatives during a general on sale...the reps will have NO idea of what you speak.

Internet it is then! Thank you for letting me know!

[SadAngel86]

What exactly are the "VIP Package Presale" and "Facebook Presale" ? And what is required to purchase tickets in those presales?

The VIP presale is the "Mick Fleetwood VIP package" which is $750 per ticket (seat in first 5 rows) and includes a Q&A, early entry into the venue, VIP host, lanyard, official tour merch item, autographed 8x10, photo session with Mick onstage.

I guess someone posted above that Knoxville has two-tiered M&G packages: one that is exclusively front row (and $100 dollars more = $850) and the other which is the $750 regular one. I don't know if this is true for other dates.

You buy these tickets like you normally would on Ticketmaster. There's a drop down menu to choose and one of the options should be "VIP."

The Facebook Presale just means that there is a code given out on Facebook when you "Like" the Live Nation page. I posted the link to the LV FM page above. I'm just assuming right now that the presale code is "MAC" because that's what it was on the first leg.

[ThunderHappens]

Thanks SadAngel86!

I have another newbie question for you guys...is buying tickets through StubHub safe? How does it work? I would hate to get to the door and find out I have a fake or non-transferable ticket. Missing the show AND losing a ton of money would be horrible!

[Eugene]

There is NO risk buying from StubHub...if your tickets crap out at the door, you just call their customer service and you'll be upgraded to better seats. There is no upside to a seller cheating a buyer via Stubhub...the seller not only has the money taken out of their bank account-they also get banned from Stubhub.

[kak125]

Anybody used ticket liquidator before? I usually only use Stubhub but bought decided to go through ticket liquidator for the Pittsburgh show tomorrow. I am going to the fed ex to pick up the tickets I just worry because they don't seem to have the best reviews.

[SadAngel86]

Just a heads up to everyone about the M&G packages, looks like the whole second leg has the two-tiered packages now. Ticketmaster has updated the VIP info to include this.

Mick Fleetwood VIP Packages Available!

Mick Fleetwood Front Row VIP Meet & Greet Package includes:
. One FRONT ROW reserved floor ticket (distributed day of show)
. Parking Space (1 parking space per order, where available)
. Exclusive Meet & Greet with Mick Fleetwood
. Onstage photo op with Mick Fleetwood
. Onstage Q&A session at Mick Fleetwood's drum kit
. One Autographed 8x10 photo
. One Mick Fleetwood signature drumhead
. One specially designed Mick Fleetwood VIP tote bag
. Early entrance into the venue
. One commemorative Mick Fleetwood VIP laminate
. One commemorative Mick Fleetwood VIP ticket
. On-Site VIP Host


Mick Fleetwood VIP Meet & Greet Package includes:
. One reserved floor ticket in rows 2 - 5 (distributed day of show)
. Exclusive Meet & Greet with Mick Fleetwood
. Onstage photo op with Mick Fleetwood
. Onstage Q&A session at Mick Fleetwood's drum kit
. One Autographed 8x10 photo
. One Mick Fleetwood signature drumhead
. One specially designed Mick Fleetwood VIP tote bag
. Early entrance into the venue
. One Mick Fleetwood VIP Meet & Greet laminate
. One commemorative Mick Fleetwood VIP ticket
. On-Site VIP Host

Parking is not included in New York, NY. Mick Fleetwood VIP Package: You will receive an email from On the List Presents approximately five (5) days prior to the show date with VIP meet & greet and early entry details. Information will be sent to the e-mail address provided at the time of purchase. VIP merchandise items will be distributed at the venue on the day of show ONLY. You must proceed to the designated VIP check-in at the scheduled time with valid picture ID and receipt to receive your VIP package elements. Please note, all VIP tickets are to be picked up at the VIP check-in location on the day of show ONLY, except for events occurring in the state of New York. All VIP packages and VIP package contents are non-transferable; NO NAME CHANGES will be permitted; no refunds or exchanges; all sales are final. Please note this offer is not valid for tickets purchased via TM+.

http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/u86lnd?ac_link=fleetwoodmac2015_merchslot_vip

It's interesting to note in that last paragraph that the VIP service doing the meet & greet has changed from "Future Beat" to "On the List Presents." Maybe they did get complaints about wait times after all.

[GypsySorcerer]

Nothing for me in the AMEX presale. Pulled a couple of floor seats way back, and then got "high demand" errors. Nothing came up for the M&Gs.

[bethelblues]

It's taking sooooo long for tickets to come up. The first one I got was for the upper deck at MSG for $221 each.

[BlueLight]

It's taking sooooo long for tickets to come up. The first one I got was for the upper deck at MSG for $221 each.

Had the exact same experience. Absurd. I'm going to three shows during this leg, but I think I'm only going to the next leg if I can get real good seats - which is apparently still quite difficult! :mad:

[bethelblues]

I'm not getting any floor seats in A B or C at MSG...the closer floor section.

And in the first tier, I keep getting the same sections on the far side of the arena, not close to the stage.

[GypsySorcerer]

Nothing for me in the AMEX presale. Pulled a couple of floor seats way back, and then got "high demand" errors. Nothing came up for the M&Gs.

ETA: I got a 2nd row seat in Louisville for the M&G! :thumbsup: I have never splurged this much on a ticket before, but I decided to go for it this time. The closest I've been in the past was the 6th row, and Christine wasn't there.

[olive]

I'm not getting any floor seats in A B or C at MSG...the closer floor section.

And in the first tier, I keep getting the same sections on the far side of the arena, not close to the stage.


and you won't those seats are Mick's or the "PLATINUM" seats( legal scalping ) at a much higher price and some
go directly to RESELLERS

[cheappd]

Note to other AMEX presale buyers: if you choose "American Express Preferred Seating" option when buying, you may be offered good floor seats but at a cost of $3,250!! I finally chose "American Express Pre-sale" but by that time the lower level seats in St. Paul (@ $198) were 2/3 of the way back. I decided to get an upper-level seat closer to the stage for $98, which is OK since I was very close in Minneapolis on 9/30.

[SadAngel86]

It's taking sooooo long for tickets to come up. The first one I got was for the upper deck at MSG for $221 each.

Oh man, I'm so glad I waited about 15 minutes into the sale. It was getting unbearable for me to always be seeing that never ending spinning circle. I was getting 200 level tickets initially too for the Rosemont show.

I almost bought tickets in the back of the arena farther back in a lower level section, but then a row AA came up in one of those sections and I snapped them right up. I was like what?! Even though it was in the back I've never gotten tix in the front row of a section before!:thumbsup:

[Montclare]

Sierra- If you don't mind me asking- what was the price? I'm going to try during the next pre-sale (no AmEx card).

[SadAngel86]

Sierra- If you don't mind me asking- what was the price? I'm going to try during the next pre-sale (no AmEx card).

These prices are only for the 2/14/15 Rosemont show at the Allstate Arena (ticket prices vary by venue and city I've noticed. Please check with your venue website for specific details about your concert).

Without Ticketmaster fees: $189.50 (face value - i.e what's printed on the ticket)

With Ticketmaster fees: $189.50 + $14.50 (service charge) + $5.10 (order processing fee) = $209.10

This is just for one ticket.

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And speaking of getting "print at home" versus a regular paper ticket, I just wanted to let some know who didn't that the option for getting a paper stock ticket is buried underneath the "other delivery options" on Ticketmaster. It will always default to print at home, so you have to click the other delivery options and hit "standard mail" to get them delivered.

[WelshWitchPMD]

After much stress I was able to purchase 2 Mick m&g front row tickets for the Providence show! I'm sure this concert will be cancelled for one reason or another, however.

[Montclare]

These prices are only for the 2/14/15 Rosemont show at the Allstate Arena (ticket prices vary by venue and city I've noticed. Please check with your venue website for specific details about your concert).

Without Ticketmaster fees: $189.50 (face value - i.e what's printed on the ticket)

With Ticketmaster fees: $189.50 + $14.50 (service charge) + $5.10 (order processing fee) = $209.10

This is just for one ticket.



Thanks. So pretty much the same thing as last time (I'm in Chicago too, so I'm looking at the All State show; so nice of Lindsey to spend both his birthday and Valentine's Day with us :D ).

[SadAngel86]

Thanks. So pretty much the same thing as last time (I'm in Chicago too, so I'm looking at the All State show; so nice of Lindsey to spend both his birthday and Valentine's Day with us :D ).

Haha....so true. I wonder if anything special will happen. I saw the Mac minus Christine here for the first time last year. It's an all right venue. The United Center is better in my opinion.

Hope you can score some tix.

[Machu]

Has a Facebook pre-sale code for Lincoln, NE been given? I didn't have such a hard time finding codes this close to the pre-sale date for the first round of tickets (I was unable to get tickets, however).

[FM77]

I had friends who bought Lincoln tix today. Nobody got better than 107. I was surprised.

[bethelblues]

I hate the Ticket Master system. I kept refreshing and the same tickets in the same sections keep showing up. It's pretty clear they only opened up a few parts of the stadium for the presale. I just wish you could zone in and pick your seats like you can do for a sports game.

[SadAngel86]

I hate the Ticket Master system. I kept refreshing and the same tickets in the same sections keep showing up. It's pretty clear they only opened up a few parts of the stadium for the presale. I just wish you could zone in and pick your seats like you can do for a sports game.

That's exactly what they did. That's how it works unfortunately for pre-sales. They won't open the entire arena for anything because some of those tickets have already been bought by radio stations, promoters, and scalpers and because their website would crash from everybody trying to get on. I went on SeatGeek on Sunday night looking for a more detailed seating chart for my venue, and I saw there were already tickets being sold for seats in the 100 level on the sides and some on the floor, BEFORE the pre-sales had even started. Now if those were legitimate tickets I don't know.

I couldn't use the interactive seating chart for my venue because TM blocks it if there's "too many fans buying tickets right now." It wasn't until I went on later that I saw the interactive chart again.

But I understand your frustration, these so-called pre sales are sad because they give away somewhat good tickets and then there's nothing really good left when the general sale happens about a week later. Some people don't realize how these things work until it's too late.

[Montclare]

Are there any other pre-sales this time around other than the AmEx one? I know last time there was the Facebook one, but haven't seen anything mentioned/passwords, etc.

[SadAngel86]

Are there any other pre-sales this time around other than the AmEx one? I know last time there was the Facebook one, but haven't seen anything mentioned/passwords, etc.

Please see this post from the Pre-Sale talk thread:

http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showpost.php?p=1148887&postcount=115

I know that "THE SHOW" was the Live Nation pre sale code confirmed via this post from Fleetwood Mac News: http://www.fleetwoodmacnews.com/2014/10/win-fleetwood-mac-tickets-rosemont.html

I'm just assuming that the Facebook pre sale code is "MAC" because that's what it was on the first leg. Fleetwood Mac News recommends going on the Live Nation FB page and asking them for the pre-sale code for your specific one. I think you can only do this if you've "liked" the page though. I think there are different codes for different shows though. Keep digging around online.

[Montclare]

Please see this post from the Pre-Sale talk thread:

http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showpost.php?p=1148887&postcount=115

I know that "THE SHOW" was the Live Nation pre sale code confirmed via this post from Fleetwood Mac News: http://www.fleetwoodmacnews.com/2014/10/win-fleetwood-mac-tickets-rosemont.html

I'm just assuming that the Facebook pre sale code is "MAC" because that's what it was on the first leg. Fleetwood Mac News recommends going on the Live Nation FB page and asking them for the pre-sale code for your specific one. I think you can only do this if you've "liked" the page though. I think there are different codes for different shows though. Keep digging around online.

You're awesome, thanks!

[skcin]

Has anyone had good luck waiting until the week (or even the day) before their show? Used to do that all the time - in fact, that's how I scored every front row ticket I've gotten. But with this tour being so in demand, I wasn't sure that strategy would work this time around.

I did the Amex presale for the Buffalo show coming in january. 15-year-old niece wants me to take her & I've seen Mac/Stevie/LB so many times from the floor that I wasn't aiming for floor seats.

I was shocked that the vast majority of the arena seats are the top price, which comes to $200 PER TICKET with fees! All of floor, 100 & 200 level are $200 apiece! :shocked: There are only 3 sections of $50 tickets so those will be gone in minutes. I opted for $75 (total $90) tix in the lower part of the 300 level right near the stage.

[FM77]

Has a Facebook pre-sale code for Lincoln, NE been given? I didn't have such a hard time finding codes this close to the pre-sale date for the first round of tickets (I was unable to get tickets, however).

FM just tweeted them.

[SteveMacD]

Per the Standard Oil Company (California)....

https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3041/2579231381_75967aa037.jpg

[buckinghamnicks]

Whoah....did you guys see the 2nd leg VIP price jump vs the first leg VIP prices? For front row, they went from $750.00 (1st leg shows) to $895.00 (for the Feb Cleveland show). Did anyone else catch this? Sorry if I missed it in another comment/thread.

[Feather Blade]

I tried the LiveNation presale this morning and there wasn't anything good available. In general seating, the best you could get was literally the last row on the floor. The only Platinum seats available were at the very end of one of the side sections so you might as well have been in the stands. Stubhub is pretty bad price-wise already. (one of the worst things I saw was within hours of the first presale beginning someone has a 10th row ticket for the venue I was looking at for sale for $1799!!) It looked like the best I was going to be able to do for a good seat was to do the Mick meet and greet ticket. I had two tickets in my cart but found I just couldn't go through with paying $1500 for them. I guess I'll pass for now, but maybe keep watching Stubhub as the time gets closer to see if anyone with unsold good seats gets desperate and drops their prices. I hope I am doing the right thing, but $1500 is a good chunk of a family vacation. I love my family, I love my family, I love my family...ohm, ohm, ohm.... *chants soothingly and persuasively* Someone please reassure me I'm a good parent and did the right thing and will have no regrets, blah, blah, blah... :eek:

[ThunderHappens]

How long after the start of the "general public" sale does Ticketmaster usually reactivate the interactive seat map for selecting tickets?

How likely is it that decent "platinum" seats are still available by then?

[guitarchick82]

Anyone having any luck with the pre-sales today? I am trying to find one seat for Nashville and I'm not really pulling up anything great. The best I can find is Floor 1, Row 25 or Section 107, row E (which is like row 18). Not bad, but for the price I'm kind of hoping I can find something better. :/

[Macfanforever]

I just got my tix for the Mohegan Sun show in feb.I was not fussy where I sit so it was no stress and done in minutes.

[pryderi]

The automated ticketmaster lady needs to enunciate her words better. I thought she gave me section 115. I even listened carefully on repeat. My tickets came in. I"m at section 116!!!!!!! argh!

[ViscountViktor]

I've never been to a concert before, never mind an FM one.

I was wondering if anyone could give advice on the purchase of tickets.

I want to go to Birmingham, UK and tickets go on general sale on Friday.

Will they sell out on Friday? Do I need to be by the computer at 9am ready to buy tickets or can I get them when I come back from work in the evening?

Where do I get them from? Ticketmaster, Livenation - what does all of this mean!? How does the purchasing work?

Thanks in advance for any help, and any other tips would be welcome.

[julieannboo]

I've never been to a concert before, never mind an FM one.

I was wondering if anyone could give advice on the purchase of tickets.

I want to go to Birmingham, UK and tickets go on general sale on Friday.

Will they sell out on Friday? Do I need to be by the computer at 9am ready to buy tickets or can I get them when I come back from work in the evening?

Where do I get them from? Ticketmaster, Livenation - what does all of this mean!? How does the purchasing work?

Thanks in advance for any help, and any other tips would be welcome.


presale is this thursday at 9am.

[Jondalar]

Just a question - have they sold out all their shows?