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Originally Posted by Musicman408
Well- the first time I tried the wait and see game, I landed 3rd row seats RIGHT in front of Stevie. I wholeheartedly object to the broker thing- top TM seats are high enough.
These broker sites you all have gone through- what are they? Just out of curiosity, I'd like to check them out.
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Well, I should make it clear that--of the probably 25 shows I've been to over the past 10 years (I really should sit down and count them), I've only done this 3 times.
First time, I don't know who we used. And we didn't pay much more than face value (that was the Jones Beach show--Stevie solo-TISL--and it was through a friend's connections).
Second, Razor Gator, I believe. That was FM-Camden--next to last night of SYW. Front row and it was a fluke of epic proportions. They simply did not realize that 3rd row on the side was actually "front row" for that section--and I got to the stage immediately (some people who were in that same section got BIG time attitude and were not immediately allowed up). Anyway, that was an amazing show so...I was very happy. But, if I'm not mistaken it was less than double the face value, which is a good deal for broker's seats.
Third, was Ticket Stub, at the recommendation of someone here. And I just went online, saw that they had a side section,front row seat and got it. They were expensive. But, I wanted to go to Philly and before making plans, I wanted to make sure I had a decent seat. Waiting for the last minute just didn't seem like an option at the time, since I was traveling. I dumped a show in Long Island, which is technically closer--to help defray the costs and...well, I didn't have to forego mortgage or anything. So, it was all good.
But, yeah. We're kind of part of the problem. But, brokers have existed for years and no one is putting them out of business any time soon. And, sometimes, it just works.
ILAA, however...a totally other story;-) And I don't object to anyone buying from them, either, if they can afford it and want to. But, I SO object to the band doing this type of thing. Especially, especially the $200 Mick-handshake! Yikes!