VIP tickets, first row, ect.

[Regina]

I went to two Stevie/Don Henley shows that had the All Access thing going. For one, I got front row, for the other, second row. I did NOT do the All Access thing, but got them, regular price, through ticketmaster.

The thing about All Access is, you don't know exactly where you're sitting until the day of the show (I believe--maybe I'm wrong and it's a few days before the show). All they guarantee, if I'm not mistaken is somewhere in the first 10 rows. And, the seats are in the center section. So, they might give you 8th row, center, rather than front row, side, because they deem it to be a better seat.

I'm too much of a control freak for that (well, that and I don't have the money for such a thing;-) but, I'm pretty sure that's the way it works.

Frankly, I would rather deal with a broker because you know exactly what you're getting. But, I'd wait a little anyway. The only broker who seems to have things now is Stub Hub, and their prices are ridiculous ($2000 for 5th row or something? Get a grip!)

[Angel69]

Originally Posted by Regina

($2000 for 5th row or something? Get a grip!)

Seriously!

[kathy1]

i would never pay that much for tickets.

[GypsyGirl15]

Originally Posted by Regina

I went to two Stevie/Don Henley shows that had the All Access thing going. For one, I got front row, for the other, second row. I did NOT do the All Access thing, but got them, regular price, through ticketmaster.

When you order them from ticketmaster, can you choose the exact row and seat or just sections? From All Access I got the impression that the only way to get a seat in the first ten rows is when you buy one of those packages. But then I don't think they could fill the entire ground floor with those anyway as most people probably can't afford any of the packages.

[Regina]

Well, all the venues have seating charts that appear when you are searching for tickets on ticketmaster (and, sometimes, an online search for a venue's seating chart will get you a far more detailed chart, where you can see exactly how they number each row, etc). It's a good idea to familiarize yourself with them before the sale (if you're trying during a pre-sale or something) to get to know where you'd like to sit.

And then they give you various choices. For example, in an arena, you would choose "floor" seats so they only offer you the floor during your search. Sometimes, they let you choose floor center, or floor right side of the stage, floor left...but you can't say I want front row, 2nd seat over. They offer you what comes up on the computer. IF you like that seat, you can buy it (you have 3 minutes, I think, to make up your mind). If you don't, you can try again. I have literally tried dozens of times for some shows, every single day, sometimes for months, before deciding that I want to buy a particular ticket. It's a pain in the neck, but you can, sometimes, get exactly what you like. And, then, I have to admit, there were some shows where really good seats never seemed to appear.

[Edgeof27]

Originally Posted by GypsyGirl15

When you order them from ticketmaster, can you choose the exact row and seat or just sections? From All Access I got the impression that the only way to get a seat in the first ten rows is when you buy one of those packages. But then I don't think they could fill the entire ground floor with those anyway as most people probably can't afford any of the packages.

No, when the tickets first go on sale from Ticketmaster you can not choose,
it's first come / first served / best available.
Right now there is a huge deal being made about the VIP Packages.
Dont worry, there will still be good seats available for most of the shows
However, as with every concert there are always last minute tickets made available for reasonably good seats.
Your best bet, as you are coming from "over the pond", is to buy a regular ticket from Ticketmaster,
then when you get to the "here", check at the box office for the late release tickets....usually works, especially for singles....
Good luck,
George, (Toronto).

[GypsyGirl15]

Thanks everyone. I had completely forgotten about the box offices. Looks like I'm going to get a ticket online then and try my luck getting a better seat at day of the concert. ... I actually planned on getting a VIP package, but seeing as I have to pay for the flight and hotel too, this seems like a better solution.

[GypsyGirl15]

I have another question regarding the ticket brokers. At which point do they start to sell single tickets? A few weeks or months before the concert is taking place?

[mylittledemon]

Originally Posted by GypsyGirl15

I have another question regarding the ticket brokers. At which point do they start to sell single tickets? A few weeks or months before the concert is taking place?

Usually never. Always in pairs. But you can buy a pair and sell your extra one at the show.

[michelej1]

It takes a few weeks for the brokers to start selling single tickets. For some reason, after a few weeks, they will be stuck with an odd number of tickets,
5, 3 or 1 and that's when you can get a single one. It doesn't happen with every show though.

Michele

[Edgeof27]

Originally Posted by GypsyGirl15

I have another question regarding the ticket brokers. At which point do they start to sell single tickets? A few weeks or months before the concert is taking place?

Maggie,

once again, do not panic,

decide which show(s) you are going to,

get a ticket(s) from Ticketmaster on Monday the 15th of December,

book your flight, car, & hotel.

Then when you get "here", check with the box office for late release tickets,

dont even think about a VIP package at this time....,

they probabily will not sell out the first 10 rows of each venue,

at those prices..(10 x 40 x $750 = $300,000, wow)....if they do, "oh well",

I have a feeling that there will be a European leg to this tour, maybe more,

maybe the Burj Dubia, which is opening soon, is available,

Good luck,

George.

[GypsyGirl15]

Originally Posted by Edgeof27

Maggie,

once again, do not panic,

decide which show(s) you are going to,

get a ticket(s) from Ticketmaster on Monday the 15th of December,

book your flight, car, & hotel.

Then when you get "here", check with the box office for late release tickets,

dont even think about a VIP package at this time....,

they probabily will not sell out the first 10 rows of each venue,

at those prices..(10 x 40 x $750 = $300,000, wow)....if they do, "oh well",

I have a feeling that there will be a European leg to this tour, maybe more,

maybe the Burj Dubia, which is opening soon, is available,

Good luck,

George.

Thanks again. I always tend to get a biiit excited when my favorite artists tour.