What's it Worth to You, Really? (Ticket prices)

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by michelle2677

Well, you forgot to mention that we spent most of the time at 3rd row, thanks to the fender

And do you regret it? Was what you would have spent that $350 on worth the memories of that concert? NO!!

OMG, you're back!!!!

I told the Fender T-shirt/security guard/how we got to 3rd row story in another thread.

Not to mention the Stevie top hat that you were wearing!!!

Regret it? Hellz to the no!!! A night I'll never forget. And with the best company to be found!!!!

[SorcererJP]

Why are the ticket prices in the US so expensive? Or are the average saleries higher then overhere?

Last year I paid less then 80 euro's general admission in Amsterdam (twice).

Both times showed up early (5 o' clock) at the venue and ended up 3 meters from the stage (no chairs, never understood with they are good for at a rockconcert).

In Antwerp I also paid something like 75 euro's for a seat at the tiers on the side.

[The dance]

Originally Posted by SorcererJP

Why are the ticket prices in the US so expensive? Or are the average saleries higher then overhere?

Last year I paid less then 80 euro's general admission in Amsterdam (twice).

Both times showed up early (5 o' clock) at the venue and ended up 3 meters from the stage (no chairs, never understood with they are good for at a rockconcert).

In Antwerp I also paid something like 75 euro's for a seat at the tiers on the side.

Indeed and that is a normal price today..... Max i will pay for a concert and also for FM is between 75 and 100 Euro's....

[FM77]

I don't expect Europe tix to be less than US.

[Tango]

Thinking about the current price of tickets, and the cost of seeing Fleetwood Mac particularly with Christine back in the fold, it's easy to let the fanatic pull take control of one's wallet. I am reminded of President John F. Kennedy's inaugural address: "Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of liberty." Sometimes, as FM fans, we lose our grip and switch the last word of that speech to "Fleetwood Mac." The band doesn't really deserve this sort of dedication, but it exists among us at times. Watch your wallets.

[elle]

Originally Posted by FM77

I don't expect Europe tix to be less than US.

they were last year (i'm talking continental Europe, not UK that has all the legal scalping and such).

if they try to sell continental Europe tickets with the same prices as the US ones, we will see bunch of cancellations of shows. their promoters know better.

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by SorcererJP

Why are the ticket prices in the US so expensive? Or are the average saleries higher then overhere?

Last year I paid less then 80 euro's general admission in Amsterdam (twice).

Both times showed up early (5 o' clock) at the venue and ended up 3 meters from the stage (no chairs, never understood with they are good for at a rockconcert).

In Antwerp I also paid something like 75 euro's for a seat at the tiers on the side.

No, I don't think our salaries are higher. I just think there are far too many 50-60 year olds, that CAN afford the ridiculous prices, and will pay them, that it drives up the prices for everyone. They charge what the market will bear. If people refused to pay more than $50, tickets would be $50.

[julieannboo]

Do American fans pay less for Fleetwood Mac tickets?

[PenguinHead]

Originally Posted by Macfan4life

Can you believe when I saw Stevie Nicks and Joe Walsh in 1983 great seats were $12.75

You could go to a concert for about the price of the album. Unbelievable!

The first Fleetwood Mac show I saw was on the Mirage tour. My ticket cost about $15 (service fees were only a few dollars). These were the times just before Wall Street completely took over and corporations became people. I can take into consideration that inflation and the higher costs of expenses over the years would drive up the prices of tickets. But it seems way out of proportion. Corporations have taken ownership of concert venues and brand them in their name.

I'm grateful that I can still go see a show at an independent, cool vibe, beautiful old vaudeville venue and see artists of caliber like Neil Finn, Amy Mann, Graham Nash in an intimate setting and only pay $35. Get there a little early, stand in the cue before the doors open, and you can sit wherever you want. I usually have the option to sit the the first row, but usually choose the third row. I imagine this experience is similar to the 1960's, when there were numerous clubs on the Hollywood strip, San Francisco, New York and other cities, where you could afford to see many legendary artists without spending hundreds of dollars. I have an advertisement for a 1967 Mamas and Papas show: ticket prices ranged from two to five dollars.

[FuzzyPlum]

Originally Posted by FuzzyPlum

Every time I've seen them I've paid what I consider to be a tidy sum of money but only ever had decent tickets. However, I always come away vowing to go all out and spend big for top, top tickets next time. Will probably be the same next year. When they come to London I'll probably pay a few hundred pounds for decent tickets and then curse myself on the night for not spending a thousand.

No time at work this week to buy tickets.
Just got 2 tickets for London on 22nd June for block A1. With booking fees- £442.
At least its done now.

[Macfanforever]

This is going to make me stop going to concerts if it gets worse.

Look at these corrupt hammer charges they add to the face value.They are just as bad as the utility bills with their extra added charges.





Sales tax would be next if they get their way of doing it.

They freaking charge for $4.50 for USPS delivery.HOW CORRUPT...

[HomerMcvie]

It is bullsh*t, and I can't believe that they get away with it.

[Macfanforever]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

It is bullsh*t, and I can't believe that they get away with it.

I could of said it alot worse but I dont want to get thrown off the Ledge.LOL...

There was a class action suit over this crap.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...tlement-709148

They send me a 5 dollar coupon to towards a concert and a option for free lawn seats at the PNC Arts center in NJ.Yea It sucks that FM is not touring in the summer.