Not sure why I keep looking. It's crazy how many "verified resales" tickets there are. $4000 front row, $1600 side row... We've been following Paul and loving him and his music for a long time, but looks like we'll sit this one out. Don't know if it's Paul or Ticketmaster getting rich(er), but congrats to those who can pay that much. I have kids and grandkids who could always use help (not to mention so many others out in this crazy world now), so it doesn't make sense to me to pay those prices. I'll give my money to them and listen to Paul on vinyl.
Posts made by sheyas
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RE: UGH. I give up.
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RE: Paul McCartney 2019 Tour Rumours
Maccaroni1974 wrote:
Well deserved. Great crowds there! Much better than the embarrassed to express themselves North American crowds.
What??? You wrote that just to get replies, right? Our group has never been embarrassed to express themselves, and as we get older, it's even more true. We're still hoping he adds more US venues. We've got a few vowing to get onstage with him!
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RE: Paul is the only one who can stop this ticket rip-off
Maccaroni1974 wrote:
Yankeefan2 wrote:
WixRocks wrote:
Yankeefan2 wrote:
WixRocks wrote:
This is all easily traceable back to the greed some of us were attempting to discuss in another thread. Paul simply doesn't care. He walks out with his cool million and a guarantee of a packed house no matter what...and he isn't the only one. It will never change. These big rock legends have about another decade MAX of this level of activity and popularity so they're going to soak it up for the rest of their lives.
Too bad these rock legends don't do what JK Rowlings has done to try and prevent scalpers from getting tickets to Harry Potter show in London. My family will be going to London and see it in December and you don't even get a ticket. You go to the box office the day/evening of the show to get ticket and need to show proof of purchase and photo id of the person who bought the tickets. I will also mention this show is reasonably priced especially when you compare it to seeing "Hamilton" in NYC.
Another excellent option! They simply don't care.
You are right, they are getting their money and that is all that matters. They know there is a market out there that will let them charge anything they want and will sell out. Does anybody really think the McCartney team cares about the fans on this board getting to see him in concert? I truly understand an artist wanting to make money but in his case he is a billonaire and can afford to make the prices more reasonable and still make a nice profit. In addition, think of the money he makes in merchandising when you are selling a t-shirt for $35-$50. Also, it seems to me he makes a bit of money (lol) on his sound check package and people are not even very close to the stage.
Once again, I will give major credit to JK Rowlings. She took real control of her show and has a system where real fans are going and at affordable price for theater. I believe she knows with the prices she charges she will still make quite a bit of money and that is not even including the amount of merchandise that is sold for the shows. She has proven it can be done, I wish others would follow her lead.
The man is pushing 80 years old. I highly doubt he stays up at night worrying about how tickets are sold. He has a fee, and promoters charge a price they need to, to cover his fee and make money. Paul gets his $$$ regardless of 1 ticket being sold, or all tickets sold.
This ridiculous whining is so over the top and ridiculous by the "adults" here. Tickets were readily available for all to purchase, so as long as you can use a computer properly, and read basic instructions. Embarrassing to compare ticket sales to his show to Harry Potter LOL.
Maccaroni74...love your name, since our group graduated in 74. Wondering, though..."tickets were readily available for all to purchase?" Well...we generally can use a computer properly and we generally read basic instructions, but we did NOT get a presale password or code through email, and we do NOT carry AMEX, so I don't think "readily available for all" is the correct scenario. Bless your heart, we still love Paul and band and still hope to see him this time around, but you're not correct. We had NO chance for presale tickets. Not whining this time...just stating facts. Hope you got great tickets!
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RE: Paul is the only one who can stop this ticket rip-off
sheyas wrote:
Really bummed that this presale is all Amex. Out of the 8 of us (in our 60's now) who follow him faithfully and have for awhile, only one has Amex, so that wouldn't work. Surely someone out there realizes that a lot of diehard fans don't carry that card...or do they just not care? Really, really disappointed in this presale. Hoping that he also adds more US sites, but that might not matter.
One more whine...after having been registered for a long time on the pm.com website, got no presale password or code. Not sure what I'm doing wrong. Will try for the regular sale, but looks like seeing Paul and band again might not happen. We've had such good times over the years. We have 8 or so in our group, and I'm letting them down. Whine over...fingers crossed...
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RE: Paul is the only one who can stop this ticket rip-off
Really bummed that this presale is all Amex. Out of the 8 of us (in our 60's now) who follow him faithfully and have for awhile, only one has Amex, so that wouldn't work. Surely someone out there realizes that a lot of diehard fans don't carry that card...or do they just not care? Really, really disappointed in this presale. Hoping that he also adds more US sites, but that might not matter.
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RE: Wichita, KS, Intrust Bank Arena, 7/19/17- CONFIRMED
They renamed the street names when he was in Tulsa a few years ago. May have done that with others, too. Pretty cool! When we were in Little Rock last time, we got to see him leave the hotel to go to the venue, and several of our group got high-fives from him. I was too awestruck to think to move over a few feet and get in that line. ops: I did get his autograph on my Revolver album years ago in Omaha. Once again, I stood there jumping up and down like a teenager (which I'm definitely not), and my husband had the presence of mind to pass it up when he was signing something else. We've been on limo watch several times, and always love being able to see him and wave, and love seeing his band members and even his security people. Just glad he's still touring and SO glad he's coming to Kansas!
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RE: Wichita, KS, Intrust Bank Arena, 7/19/17- CONFIRMED
Is there anything going on before the Wichita concert? Any place to be? Can't wait to see Paul and the band!!
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RE: Members face-value ticket offers and requests
I have 2 tickets to see Paul in Wichita on July 19 that I need to sell. We actually have a group going and ended up with two too many. I have 2 seats in section 102 row B that I would sell for $220 each...below what I paid. Or...I have Floor 1, Row 3, 2 seats that I would sell for $240 each, which is also below the price for tickets and convenience fees. My fault for buying the floor when I already had 102, but I couldn't resist 3rd row floor! Both sets are great seats. I need to sell either of these 2 sets to keep peace in my house (and my heart). I can overnight them Monday early if paid through Paypal, or it looks like I can forward them through selectaseat. Please message me with any offers. Help!
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RE: Wichita, KS, Intrust Bank Arena, 7/19/17- CONFIRMED
lauralovespaul:
I purchased a ticket for the Wichita show at the pre sale. I've not received a confirmation email, but it has shown up on my charge card statement. Has anyone else had this problem for this particular show? I purchased tickets to OKC this morning and my confirmation email showed almost immediately.
You might check your Spam folder. It came from "Songkick", and I almost deleted it. We got tickets on the fan presale, and a friend who got them on the venue presale already has tickets in hand! Funny how that works. Wish we could go to OKC, too. Fun!!
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RE: Wichita, KS, Intrust Bank Arena, 7/19/17- CONFIRMED
We have a group of 12 going and all got tickets in 102 on the presale. Hoped for 101 or, of course, floor, but we're happy we're close together with pretty decent tickets, and couldn't get anything on the regular sale. Most of us graduated together (high school) many years ago and saw him last in Little Rock, KC, St. Louis, Tulsa, Omaha...etc., etc. Glad for the chance to see him and his band again!
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RE: Little Rock, AR - Verizon Arena - April 3oth - ARCHIVE
fletch:
My videos from Paul's Little Rock show. A Hard Days Night -
In Spite Of All The Danger - You Won't See Me - Love Me Do - Blackbird - The Fool On The Hill - Obla-Di Obla-Da - Live And Let Die - Yesterday - Birthday - Carry That Weight/Golden Slumbers/The End -Thanks for posting those! You had great seats! We also had great ones...section 106, row 6, on the side and close. My phone wouldn't stay charged though. Glad to get these links!
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RE: Little Rock, AR - Verizon Arena - April 3oth - ARCHIVE
That was us! It was incredible to hug him!
That was great!! So happy for you! We saw him at the hotel before the show and 3 in our group got high fives from him. Exciting to see him up close. We've loved him since 1964! Loved your signs!! Great job!!
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RE: Little Rock, AR - Verizon Arena - April 3oth - ARCHIVE
laurel:
My daughter and I were at the show tonight. She had a sign that said "Babe for Abe". While Paul was singing Blackbird up on the platform, a security guard pointed out the sign to Abe and Abe blew a kiss, waved, pointed, and raised his glass of wine for her. A few songs later, the same security guard brought over a pair of used drum sticks from Abe. Then Paul's VIP coordinator Shelley gave us two guitar picks! What a night!
We met your daughter! We were 2 rows in front of you, and she was so excited! That was so cool...very happy for her!!
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RE: Little Rock, AR - Verizon Arena - April 3oth - ARCHIVE
fletch:
A group of us fans are meeting a Creegan's Irish Pub at 2:30PM. Have planned to do the limo watch this year.
fiser1:
So ready to see Paul again! Haven't been to Little Rock in a LONG time. Hoping to see some cool sights aside from the show. Any ideas on a limo watch or anything fun like that? I've done that here in KC in years past.. Anyone doing a meet up before or after that is familiar with the area?
We plan to be at Creegan's. Hope the limo watch goes well!!
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RE: Little Rock, AR - Verizon Arena - April 3oth - ARCHIVE
fletch:
Hi sheyas, I am staying at the Wyndham Hotel in North Little Rock. It is only a couple of blocks walking distance from Verizon. I just looked at their site and they have one room left.
Thanks, but we did finally settle on one in the River Market area, just across the bridge. We needed 2 rooms. Can't wait!!
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RE: Little Rock, AR - Verizon Arena - April 3oth - ARCHIVE
Has anyone ever been to Little Rock? Wondering if it's best to stay downtown or north or west. We've booked hotels and have to cancel by tonight. Would be great to walk across to Verizon, but forecast shows 100% chance of rain, so...overthinking this...
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RE: Little Rock, AR - Verizon Arena - April 3oth - ARCHIVE
george_e_girl:
I tried calling Ticketmaster this morning, but no luck on a refund for this venue. At first she told me I could return my two extra tickets. I was shocked at that, but once she looked at the tickets/venue, she said no. Makes sense based on the "no ticket" policy. I thought it was worth a try. I want to get rid of brokers as much as anyone, but this policy doesn't seem to be working for them because they are still selling tickets. In fact, they must have paper tickets because I saw UPS delivery listed on one site??? It's my own fault, but I have two extra tickets in Row 5 floor that I'm trying to sell. I thought it would be easy to sell tickets this good, but not going well so far. It's tricky given the policy, but I will want cash for the tickets before we walk in. They will have to walk in with me....I'm not handing my credit card to anyone I don't know well. All I want is what I paid, $280 each, if anyone is interested. This is a dilemma I never expected to have in a million years! LOL!! I upgraded to Row 5 and then Row 2 pops up 2 days later. I've never been this close, other than the VIP 3rd row package once.
If we hadn't upgraded, I would have SO bought these from you. As it is, 8 together in row 6 on the side is good for us....although 5th row floor sounds even better. I was row 2 in Omaha years ago and got my Revolver album cover signed...definitely a life highlight. Surely you will find someone who will love those tickets. This time next week we'll be there!!
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RE: Little Rock, AR - Verizon Arena - April 3oth - ARCHIVE
george_e_girl:
!!!!!!! ATTENTION - IF YOU ARE STILL NEEDING TICKETS FOR LITTLE ROCK !!!!!!!!! Ticketmaster has just released more tickets. Lots of seats back of floor and some awesome seats on the sides, first section from the stage. If you already have tickets and want to upgrade/exchange, Ticketmaster lets you do that once per concert, as long as the new seats are equal to or greater in price. You just have to call them. It's quick and easy!
Thanks for the heads up! I did call this morning. We had pretty good tickets and now have REALLY good ones...all 8 in a row. Countdown!!
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RE: Little Rock, AR - Verizon Arena - April 3oth - ARCHIVE
george_e_girl:
!!!!!!! ATTENTION - IF YOU ARE STILL NEEDING TICKETS FOR LITTLE ROCK !!!!!!!!! Ticketmaster has just released more tickets. Lots of seats back of floor and some awesome seats on the sides, first section from the stage. If you already have tickets and want to upgrade/exchange, Ticketmaster lets you do that once per concert, as long as the new seats are equal to or greater in price. You just have to call them. It's quick and easy!
I just tried that, but unfortunately, call centers are closed. I can't believe they opened these up. We're in 106 (can't complain) but up at the top and we got our last 2 in 107. Guess I'll call first thing in the morning and hope some are still there. Would be great to get all 8 together, but not holding my breath. Can't wait!!
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RE: Little Rock, AR - Verizon Arena - April 3oth - ARCHIVE
Two of my friends turn 60 this year, but I'm younger. Born in the great year of 1964! We saw Paul in KC 2 years ago too! Sweet Banana is from the Wings song "Hi!Hi!Hi!". I made a sign for my friend Linda years ago and we took it to all of the concerts. 3 years ago Paul finally added it to his set list!!!! Linda has since made a better sign out of fabric. We will have it in Little Rock!! We have a friend named Rita who goes with us. We'll have to make her a "Lovely Rita" sign. He did sing that last time...she's sure it was just for her. We'll look for your sign! 2: