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KC native · 05-15-2009, 09:38 AM

So today my friend and I try to buy Tool tickets for the show at Nokia Theatre in Grand Prairie and it's the usual bs. My friend can't get in and then it took me 4 tries to get pit tickets. We needed 7 tickets but I could only cover 3 so my friend was going to grab the other 4. Luckily I got in when I did because at 10:07 the show was sold out (went on sale at 10) and then pit tickets were posted on stub hub for $542.

On top of all that there were an additional $17.25 in additional fees so an $80 ticket jumped to $97 and then there was another $5 service charge for the overall order. Goddamn 20% of face value fees and 17.7% of total purchase was fees. **** TICKETMASTER!

IIRC Didn't they get in trouble for exorbitant fees before?

sedated · 05-15-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MediaCenterJunkie

size was estimated by authorities at between 15,000 and 18,000.

wtf? only 18,000?

rockfest last year had 50,000, was in an open lot, was swaying back and forth going apeshit when Stone Temple Pilots played, but no one got hurt. Weiland didn't stop the show, but told everyone to calm the F down after the 2nd song.

**Buck** · 05-15-2009, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sedated

wtf? only 18,000?

rockfest last year had 50,000, was in an open lot, was swaying back and forth going apeshit when Stone Temple Pilots played, but no one got hurt. Weiland didn't stop the show, but told everyone to calm the F down after the 2nd song.

It was a music festival.

Snoop Dogg was on at the same time, and he had a crowd just as big on his side.

The problem was that the sides were gated in, so the crowd couldn't get closer but to the sides.

I swear that there were people lined up a half-mile deep, at least.

Arsonist · 05-15-2009, 01:24 PM

God now i really want tool to come back

**CrazyPhuD** · 05-15-2009, 01:31 PM

Heh who's the tool now?

(sorry had to say it!)

**007** · 05-15-2009, 03:33 PM

I've pretty much sworn off concerts once they exceeded $100 for tickets before all the other fees. Even for the shitty seats.

Arsonist · 05-15-2009, 03:36 PM

It would be hard for me to pass up a tool concert reguardless of the price. I mean if they were 150.00 i would be pissed but i would prob still go since i know it would be amazing.

sedated · 05-15-2009, 03:39 PM

plus a few extra bucks for the "party accessories"

KC native · 05-15-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Guru

I've pretty much sworn off concerts once they exceeded $100 for tickets before all the other fees. Even for the shitty seats.

I'm in the pit and they were $80 which I felt was fair. The only acts I've seen that want north of $100 are major acts I wouldn't want to see (Beyonce although wifey wants to see her, Rolling Stones etc)

KC native · 05-15-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sedated

plus a few extra bucks for the "party accessories"

That's why going in groups is awesome. Everyone pitches in (and everyone gets wasted).

Miles · 05-15-2009, 04:03 PM

I bought a pair of lawn tickets for the NIN show here at the end of the month. They had a promo which made the tickets $15.32 but there were $28.40 in total fees to buy the damn things. Still ended up being very cheap but it's irritating when the fees are almost double the face value of the tickets.

JuicesFlowing · 05-15-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by sedated

Tool is touring again? I knew they were going to be at Lollapalooza in Chicago, but didn't know they were playing anywhere else.

This is news to me too. They only come out of hiding every 5 years or so.

CHENZ A! · 05-15-2009, 08:35 PM

I bought 4 tickets to Stevie Wonder today for when he plays at Starlight in KC this summer, and each ticket had a $15 charge added to it. ****ing bullshit.

**chasedude** · 05-15-2009, 08:43 PM

Bought ticket to Slayer, Marilyn Manson, Cannibal Corpse.. etc $45 with a 8.95 "convince" fee. I think 20% is a bit high buying through the net and them USPS mailing to me.

Halfcan · 05-15-2009, 08:54 PM

$542 for Tool??? What dumbfug would pay that???

Concert prices are insane!

Fug tickmaster-I blame the artist for using them.

Halfcan · 05-15-2009, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Guru

I've pretty much sworn off concerts once they exceeded $100 for tickets before all the other fees. Even for the shitty seats.

exactly-you can see 10 up and coming bands-front row-hang out with them and have them sign your CD

I am seeing Offspring this friday-they kick 10 times the ass of Tool.

05-15-2009, 09:38 AM
KC native Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Casino cash: $10049239	F*G Ticketmaster So today my friend and I try to buy Tool tickets for the show at Nokia Theatre in Grand Prairie and it's the usual bs. My friend can't get in and then it took me 4 tries to get pit tickets. We needed 7 tickets but I could only cover 3 so my friend was going to grab the other 4. Luckily I got in when I did because at 10:07 the show was sold out (went on sale at 10) and then pit tickets were posted on stub hub for $542. On top of all that there were an additional $17.25 in additional fees so an $80 ticket jumped to $97 and then there was another $5 service charge for the overall order. Goddamn 20% of face value fees and 17.7% of total purchase was fees. **** TICKETMASTER! IIRC Didn't they get in trouble for exorbitant fees before?
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05-15-2009, 01:24 PM	#33
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05-15-2009, 03:33 PM	#35
007 Shaken. Not stirred. Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Casino cash: $12150126 VARSITY	I've pretty much sworn off concerts once they exceeded $100 for tickets before all the other fees. Even for the shitty seats. __________________ My dear girl, there are some things that just aren’t done. Such as, drinking Dom Perignon ’53 above the temperature of 38 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s just as bad as listening to the Beatles without earmuffs.
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05-15-2009, 03:36 PM	#36
Arsonist Starter Join Date: May 2009 Casino cash: $10004900	It would be hard for me to pass up a tool concert reguardless of the price. I mean if they were 150.00 i would be pissed but i would prob still go since i know it would be amazing.
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05-15-2009, 04:03 PM	#40
Miles MVP Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Casino cash: $-1667600	I bought a pair of lawn tickets for the NIN show here at the end of the month. They had a promo which made the tickets $15.32 but there were $28.40 in total fees to buy the damn things. Still ended up being very cheap but it's irritating when the fees are almost double the face value of the tickets.
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05-15-2009, 08:35 PM	#42
CHENZ A! pimping hoes + clocking a grip Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: KCMO Casino cash: $9977569	I bought 4 tickets to Stevie Wonder today for when he plays at Starlight in KC this summer, and each ticket had a $15 charge added to it. ****ing bullshit.
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05-15-2009, 08:43 PM	#43
chasedude Supporter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: St. Joe Casino cash: $9994900	Bought ticket to Slayer, Marilyn Manson, Cannibal Corpse.. etc $45 with a 8.95 "convince" fee. I think 20% is a bit high buying through the net and them USPS mailing to me.
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05-15-2009, 08:54 PM	#44
Halfcan In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $7327995	$542 for Tool??? What dumbfug would pay that??? Concert prices are insane! Fug tickmaster-I blame the artist for using them.
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