Manchester, NH Reviews/Pics

[HejiraNYC]

Originally Posted by camchristo

I've said this before and I'll say it again. I agree that it is bull**** that someone from the 15th row (or wherever since security doesn't seem to be checking tickets) can be in front of someone with first row tickets.

Earlier in the tour, they were not allowing people up until after ISA and then only the first few rows. Front row was enjoyable then. Now? I don't know that it would be if I had to fight for my spot. I can understand how the woman who paid $900 for her seat would be pissed. Wouldn't you?

I disagree. As the old saying goes- caveat emptor. There is nothing on the ticket that guarantees you a standing spot in front of the stage. All it guarantees you is a seat located in the front row, which is exactly what this woman got. Nobody put a gun to her head and forced her to fork over $900 for that ticket- the idiot got what she paid for.

Personally I think this is a shrewd move by the band, and it is nothing but a goodwill gesture towards their fans. As word of this policy becomes more widespread, people will be less willing to pay scalpers huge sums of money for front row seats, thereby discouraging scalping significantly. It definitely levels the playing field between the haves and have-nots. Furthermore, I'm sure they are sick of looking at bored, disinterested rich old people sitting in the front row throughout the show with their arms folded.