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So much for selling extra tickets for face value

grandmatilly
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So much for selling extra tickets for face value May 31, 2005 at 07:59 PM UTC #
To all those whom have been long-time Spoon fans and were just as surprised as I that the show sold out and have been begging for extra tickets in the ticket exchange. Check this $#!% out:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6536442598&fromMakeTrack=true

Guess that kind of Capitalism shgould be expected. But what ever happened to a little decency and community by giving other fans the opportunity to go see there favorite bands without trying to gouge someone?
It may be hypocritical of me at this point, but I don't know if I can hold out and may make a bid of my own on the other tickets this dude is selling. :( Despirate times call for desperate measures…
Chip Chanko
Joined: October 16, 2001 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: So much for selling extra tickets for face value May 31, 2005 at 08:33 PM UTC #
i don't think that $75 is that much above face value plus service charges for two tickets. i can't remember how much the tickets i bought the day they went on sale cost, though.
Chip Chanko
Joined: October 16, 2001 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: So much for selling extra tickets for face value May 31, 2005 at 08:35 PM UTC #
actually, i guess it's about double the price. oh well. whatever. nevermind.
kristinash
Joined: August 13, 2004 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: So much for selling extra tickets for face value May 31, 2005 at 09:07 PM UTC #
well there is always Lollapalooza…
buddha
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Re: So much for selling extra tickets for face value May 31, 2005 at 09:08 PM UTC #
Originally posted by novadancer:
well there is always Lollapalooza…
And Siren, which is free and closer
grandmatilly
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Re: So much for selling extra tickets for face value June 01, 2005 at 03:01 AM UTC #
Ah, yes…Siren. Hadn't thought about that this year yet. Thanks for the scoop! Missed last years. Like the looks of this years!
Chip Chanko
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Re: So much for selling extra tickets for face value June 01, 2005 at 03:59 AM UTC #
face value plus service charges = $58.50. $75 ain't bad if you really want to go.
madteletubbie
Joined: April 16, 2005 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: So much for selling extra tickets for face value June 01, 2005 at 04:11 AM UTC #
It sucks, you have to look at from a supply and demand point of view. If you're going to point the finger, point it to the people who actually BUY the tickets. I'm not saying what the scalpers do is alright, it sucks, I know (infact, I wanted to see Spoon but didn't get a ticket in time) but if they know people are willing and able to shell out that much money, they're going to be doing it no matter what you tell them. (and I'm speaking very broadly, not just about this show in specific)
hitman
Joined: September 23, 2002 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: So much for selling extra tickets for face value June 01, 2005 at 04:28 AM UTC #
Originally posted by grandmatilly:
But what ever happened to a little decency and community by giving other fans the opportunity to go see there favorite bands without trying to gouge someone?
This may sound shitty, and I really hate saying it…but I don't ever remember this existing.
TheREALHunter
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Re: So much for selling extra tickets for face value June 01, 2005 at 12:16 PM UTC #
Sleeping has its costs.
bags
Joined: October 30, 2001 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: So much for selling extra tickets for face value June 01, 2005 at 02:02 PM UTC #
Originally posted by hitman:
Originally posted by grandmatilly:
But what ever happened to a little decency and community by giving other fans the opportunity to go see there favorite bands without trying to gouge someone?
This may sound shitty, and I really hate saying it…but I don't ever remember this existing.
Actually, it happens here all the time. Tickets, even to sold out shows, are offered at face and people go out of their way to meet up and make the exchange. I got a last minute Bloc Party ticket for the suprising sellout in April at Black Cat, and the seller wouldn't take more than face even though I offered it right off the bat…

In fact, I've had board members know I'm looking for a ticket, and find me one! (And vice versa…)
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