What's up with HIGH TICKET PRICES so many VIP Seats???
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Many years ago all the floor seats (or most) were Golden Circle and I paid $225 and got 4 seats, together 4th row center! Now the $254 seats go all the way up into the first elevated sections!!! AND it seems like any good, floor seats - anywhere near the stage are all VIP seats $1300 to $3000 a seat! What kind of way is that to treat your FANS??? I've been a fan since the "beginning of the BEATLES" which means I'm now a retired Grandma who can hardly afford $254 each for me and my husband
I thought a FAN PRESALE would give Paul's true fans a bit of a break!?!? WHO DETERMINES TICKETS PRICES - IT'S REDICULOUS 
PAUL CERTAINLY DOES NOT NEED THE MONEY!!! COME ON PAUL - - - STICK UP FOR YOUR FANS ON PRICING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -
I totally agree with ya. It's frustrating. I paid $60 once for front row. And after being so close, you don't want to sit far back ever again. But I also can't afford it. I'm still in debt from the Greensboro show last year.
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I feel your pain my income has dropped in half but still want to enjoy Paul when he comes to town. Wish there was a better way for fans.
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Back when I started seeing Paul in 2002 when I was a teenager, I looked forward to the day when I could afford the $250 range tickets to be up close. Unfortunately once I was able to afford the $250s in my early adulthood, the soundcheck packages took over the first row seats. I always tell myself "Maybe next year"... oh well! When it comes down to it, we're all fans. None more so than others. Everyone just has a different financial situation with different obligations in life. We can just take every show we can make it to, and enjoy what we've got, as frustrating as it can be at times!
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When it comes down to it, I can afford a front row seat. But I am not going to pay that price for it. I have paid $9, $25, $35, $150, and $250 to see Paul. That's enough. IF he is ever in my neighborhood, I might consider paying $250. Maybe.
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RMartinez:
When it comes down to it, I can afford a front row seat. But I am not going to pay that price for it. I have paid $9, $25, $35, $150, and $250 to see Paul. That's enough. IF he is ever in my neighborhood, I might consider paying $250. Maybe.
Exactly. Some people act like it's normal to pay 500 bucks for a night out, just because the rest is doing it. Not how it works. No wonder they pushed to price to beyond the limit and further.
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I would really like to know who gets all that money. I know these huge shows cost a lot of money, but Paul certainly doesn't need the money. Does anyone know the breakdown - who gets what??? It would be very interesting to see what the promoters and record companies get!
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PaulsNumber1Fan:
I would really like to know who gets all that money. I know these huge shows cost a lot of money, but Paul certainly doesn't need the money. Does anyone know the breakdown - who gets what??? It would be very interesting to see what the promoters and record companies get!
There was a really good article in Rolling Stone about 10 years ago that broke down how much Paul made during one of his 2002 concerts. It's in their archives so I can't link to it. The dollars of course are from 13 years ago, so I'm sure much has changed, but it's possible that the breakdowns or percentages haven't. They basically broke down a $145 ticket to an average 21,000-seat arena show he did in 2002 to explain where all of the money went, per show. Most of it went to directly to Paul. There are many categories in the breakdown, but out of approx $634,000 in Touring Expenses (which included video, lighting, security, hotels, travel), they estimated that $50,000 of that went to Band Salaries (for the whole band). I don't remember what the promoters made; I'd have to dig out the article again. As for the fan presale, there are sometimes a few good floor seats available, but for the most part, all of the really good floor seats are now only available in the VIP packages. It's the way Paul has been selling tickets to his shows since the 2002 tour.
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And it comes down to supply and demand. If there is not as much demand for the $1500 and $2000 seats at a particular venue, you can sometimes get a close seat for "regular" price (I mean GOLD or SILVER price) There was a guy in Memphis and Atlanta that I met who did not go to soundcheck, but got 5th row center. Of course this was just a single seat.
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And as much as I love seeing Paul in NY, the ticket prices here are outrageous. For instance, during the 2011 "On the Run" Tour, the top price was $250. In NYC, it was $280. During the 2013 "Out There" Tour, the avg top price was again $250. In NYC, it was $304.50, with fees $349. A whopping $100 more than the usual top price. Get-in price for 2013 in NYC? $69.50, with fees $85. As opposed to his Austin show, which was $45, $85, $150, $250. Barclays was $69.50, $99.50, $199.50, $304.50. At least Albany was normal lol
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What the heck is wrong with you folks??? You're complaining at the rare privilege of SEEING A BEATLE???? It's not about the setlist. It's not about the vocals. It's not about the entertainment value. You are paying to see. a. Beatle. Geez! Selfish people...
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All I know is I hope when he comes back to Detroit (Metro-Detroit area) it is at an Arena again. My $125 seats at an Arena were at the distance of what some of $250 were on the baseball field. The acoustics sucked at the stadium. Honestly the prices were the same in '02, '05, and '11 in Michigan. I'm seeing the trends of 'packages of the first 3-5 rows+ sound check' being crazy priced. Although that was the only advantage of the open stadium gig in Detroit; you can hear the sound check as clear as day.
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PaulsNumber1Fan:
Many years ago all the floor seats (or most) were Golden Circle and I paid $225 and got 4 seats, together 4th row center! Now the $254 seats go all the way up into the first elevated sections!!! AND it seems like any good, floor seats - anywhere near the stage are all VIP seats $1300 to $3000 a seat! What kind of way is that to treat your FANS??? I've been a fan since the "beginning of the BEATLES" which means I'm now a retired Grandma who can hardly afford $254 each for me and my husband
I thought a FAN PRESALE would give Paul's true fans a bit of a break!?!? WHO DETERMINES TICKETS PRICES - IT'S REDICULOUS PAUL CERTAINLY DOES NOT NEED THE MONEY!!! COME ON PAUL - - - STICK UP FOR YOUR FANS ON PRICING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!It is called supply and demand and as of now there are plenty of people willing to pay it. After seeing him 6 times in my life, there is no way I am going to spend $500 for my wife and I to go just for tickets. It just amazes me how much some people are willing to spend on seeing him over the years. Heck, just doing one of the sound check packages is probably more than I have spent on the 6 concerts I attend starting in 1976. To each their own but to think Mr. McCartney would think of giving people a pricing break is very naive IMO.
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I've spent thousands over the years, but I've since grown bored with the second half of his shows. So, when he came to my city recently, I did the impossible and stayed home.
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It stinks because I'm trying to save as much money as I can. Saving for a wedding and wanting to buy a house soon. Trying to pay off credit cards. Yet, at the same time when I think back on my previous Paul shows...I really don't think about how much I spent or wish I had that money back. The experience and memories are priceless. Yes, I believe he charges too much. But I can't change that. And I would be upset and sad if he was playing in my town and I wasn't there. Id regret that. I would LOVE to do the front row package or sound check package. But that...I definitely can't afford. But a $250 night to see my favorite musician who may not be back for years is worth it.
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The Rolling Stones are pricing their top non-VIP tickets at $403, which makes the $254 ticket for Sir Paul a bargain. Madonna also charges more - these are all non-VIP tickets & obviously, cheaper tickets are also available. In my area, people freak out at the thought of paying $90 for a concert, which is why we never get the high-end shows! I'm just glad he still gets a kick out of performing - it's always a thrill to be there, no matter where you sit.
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I agree. I am $1100 in debt to take my wife, my dad and my 6 year old son to see Paul in Philly. But this will be a once in a lifetime event. Three generations going to see a Beatle on Father's Day! $250 is a lot of money to spend on a ticket for a 6 year old. But it will be worth every penny every time I hear him tell someone that the first concert he ever went to was Paul!
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I am reading a lot of reasons how and why artists like McCartney can charge what they do and am getting a clearer idea. Until recently, concerts were a place you went to hear your favorite artist sing songs, both hits and obscure gems. It was the musical experience you went for. Now, people go and pay high prices to create a family memory, to see a Beatle with parents, with children, with friends. Nothing wrong with that. But, how can you put a price on such a precious moment? The answer is, you can't. Or you can try. So, these artists have figured out they can charge ridiculous prices for people to see a "once in a lifetime event." Except people keep going to these once in a lifetime events over and over and over again. Fascinating. And priceless!
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Worst thing ever is seeing tickets ALREADY on StubHub for over $4000 each.
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RADIANCE:
Worst thing ever is seeing tickets ALREADY on StubHub for over $4000 each.
Wow. Which is why I will stay home and watch youtube videos of the show for free!
