Difficulties Finding Decent Tickets - Page 2

louielouie2000 · #16 04-07-2014, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SadAngel86

Just a heads up everyone - the Chicago general sale has been changed to 12pm CDT instead of 10am. Ticketmaster apparently did this last night but there was no announcement at all.

Same thing with Dallas. This tour seems to be off to a messy start!

WildHearted · #17 04-07-2014, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by deluge

Similar experience for Atlanta regular onsale today. For the first 15 minutes or so, the only tickets that came up were lower level (I wanted floor). Then I was able to get an occasional single floor ticket come up, but half way back or even further back on the floor. Too far back from the stage for what I want.

I again saw a variety of "Platinum" tickets available in the first 3 sections on the floor (sections 1, 2 and 3) for like $500-$750 depending on how far back they were. Too expensive for me.

I kept trying, and about 35 minutes after tickets went on sale, I was about to give up, then was surprised to see a single ticket in Section 2, row T come up. Still further back than I would like, but I went ahead and purchased that ticket.

Anyone else get a better ticket in the Atlanta regular onsale today?

PS... After I got 1 ticket, I kept checking to see if maybe an even better ticket would come up, and when I was switching back and forth between Platinum and regular tickets, Ticketmaster's automated systems apparently determined I was doing something their algorithms don't like, and they blocked my IP address from their website. GRRRRRRRR. Not sure why they did that at that point. Earlier, I had checked MANY more times, so not entirely sure that it was the number of times I checked for tickets. Anyway, cleared all my cookies, in case it was cookie-based, but that didn't change anything, it appears to be a block on my IP address based. Of course, I can still use the TM app on my iPhone though via 3G connection. But this is a pain in the neck. Ticketmaster blocks real fans like me, but the scalpers always seem to do okay. Go figure.

I wasn't able to find anything in the front sections at all. Going to keep searching periodically throughout the day just in case.

Best I pulled up was second row in the outer middle sections... but I really want in the front section so I can attempt to rush the stage.

elle · #18 04-07-2014, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by deluge

Anyway, cleared all my cookies, in case it was cookie-based, but that didn't change anything, it appears to be a block on my IP address based. Of course, I can still use the TM app on my iPhone though via 3G connection. But this is a pain in the neck. Ticketmaster blocks real fans like me, but the scalpers always seem to do okay. Go figure.

don't go to TM from your computer anymore for now. they block for 24 hrs from the time you last checked. i think they add up all your tries since the moment you first started.

scalpers have software, i guess.

teedeerocks · #19 04-07-2014, 10:21 AM

I got on the computer AND the phone at exactly 10 a.m. All I got on the phone was high demand.The computer put me on hold and I finally got through on the phone.I was so excited but when the lady answered she said I GOT THROUGH BECAUSE THEY WERE COMPLETELY SOLD OUT.Unf....ing believeable...I 'll have to check around maybe a couple of days before the show and see if I can find something do-able.

Macfanforever · #20 04-07-2014, 10:23 AM

They probably log you IP number on their servers plus the cookies.probably your TM screen name too.

Thats probably how it works.

An IT person could answer that.

I wonder why the time change for Chicago and Dallas.

Could it be TM server overloads.

This is really going to suck when the solo tours come up.

WARNING. I got a feeling this tour will sellout quickly so try to pick a seat to just get inside.

I had a show soldout when I was to fussy getting good seats and got bummed out because a concert got sold out right under me .

Ali · #21 04-07-2014, 10:29 AM

Got a map to come up for DC. Nothing on the floor available at list price, only the corners of the stage in the lower bowl. Not much better on the 200 and 400 levels. Row B center is going for $2K a piece resale and Row Z on the floor for $600 a piece.

louielouie2000 · #22 04-07-2014, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by teedeerocks

I got on the computer AND the phone at exactly 10 a.m. All I got on the phone was high demand.The computer put me on hold and I finally got through on the phone.I was so excited but when the lady answered she said I GOT THROUGH BECAUSE THEY WERE COMPLETELY SOLD OUT.Unf....ing believeable...I 'll have to check around maybe a couple of days before the show and see if I can find something do-able.

A venue has sold out within an hour? Which one?

Macfanforever · #23 04-07-2014, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by teedeerocks

I got on the computer AND the phone at exactly 10 a.m. All I got on the phone was high demand.The computer put me on hold and I finally got through on the phone.I was so excited but when the lady answered she said I GOT THROUGH BECAUSE THEY WERE COMPLETELY SOLD OUT.Unf....ing believeable...I 'll have to check around maybe a couple of days before the show and see if I can find something do-able.

I had gut feeling this was going to happen this morning.

I hope they can drum up more seats and release them soon.I blame those presales on this.

wondergirl9847 · #24 04-07-2014, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BLY

I have decided to wait to even try to get tickets to the DC show. I might even decide on missing this tour if there is no new music.

I also might just skip this tour if they don't have any surprises to make it worthwhile. Probably won't even try for regular sale today as I feel all the decent tickets went to VIP/Platinum/scalpers.

MEH.

louielouie2000 · #25 04-07-2014, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by wondergirl9847

I also might just skip this tour if they don't have any surprises to make it worthwhile. Probably won't even try for regular sale today as I feel all the decent tickets went to VIP/Platinum/scalpers.

MEH.

Agreed. I was initially very excited, but this is looking like yet another bungled cash grab oldies tour. If I don't pull up and decent seats at noon, I think I'll put the money towards a much needed vacation, instead.

Lauren · #26 04-07-2014, 11:03 AM

hey all- same

i can't even get seats? I got on right at 10

presale was bad too

don't get it

Lauren · #27 04-07-2014, 11:05 AM

also can't read the letters half the time so that takes forever..

Lauren · #28 04-07-2014, 11:06 AM

thing is with the presales- last tour the presales were worst than the onsale date and I got a presale and was bummed I didn't wait. This time I waited and now I have nothing. Unless I want nosebleed. no thanks.

also now if you click on premier seats, they want 550 EACH for section 146??? I could have had that section at presale

this is horrible

wheart · #29 04-07-2014, 11:30 AM

I've had success with stubhub and similar places. I paid more than face value but I'm sitting where I want to sit. I probably wouldn't go that route for anyone other than The Mac. For me, it's worth spending the extra $$.

kak125 · #30 04-07-2014, 11:39 AM

when i first tried for pittsburgh seats i got nothing but now i keep pulling up the club sections like 102 & 111 and i pulled up section 4 but i am not bothering to get anything right now unless something better comes up.
what i do like about ticketmaster is that if you find better seats later they will just exchange them for you.