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Post by thinkpink4bex on May 11, 2018 9:02:54 GMT
I have too much fun at her shows to not go. I’m not sure what my limit would be in terms of prices. I’ve already spent a shit ton of money this tour but I don’t regret it at all. I’ve actually never gone to more than 3 shows on one tour until this one. I was never able to afford it before. I always wondered how the people who went to like 20+ shows afforded it, and was super jealous. But the total price of those shows, even with much lower prices, had to of been in the thousands. So what’s the difference? Is it really just about seeing a ton of shows each tour? Is seeing one or two “ not worth it”? And there have always been fans who couldn’t afford her shows, even when they were like 50 bucks. Some people can’t afford to even spend $5 on something that isn’t a necessity, so people were always being priced out. Now it’s just that even more people are. I wish that she would take a stand against all of the Ticketmaster scalping bullshit, but even if she doesn’t. I’m still going to the shows. I’m lucky to be self-employed now and make enough money to not be going into any real debt by going to the shows. As one of the fans who does 20+ a tour (apart from last tour I only did 9, using up all my holiday from work)... Yes it costs thousands £, I spent all my savings AND I had sooooo much debt, but to answer your question.... For me it is all about the adrenaline rush every single time. No 2 or 3 shows costing the same as 10 is not an option in my head, no it's not the same, no it wouldn't cut the mustard. |
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Post by pinkashes on May 11, 2018 9:47:26 GMT
I have too much fun at her shows to not go. I’m not sure what my limit would be in terms of prices. I’ve already spent a shit ton of money this tour but I don’t regret it at all. I’ve actually never gone to more than 3 shows on one tour until this one. I was never able to afford it before. I always wondered how the people who went to like 20+ shows afforded it, and was super jealous. But the total price of those shows, even with much lower prices, had to of been in the thousands. So what’s the difference? Is it really just about seeing a ton of shows each tour? Is seeing one or two “ not worth it”? And there have always been fans who couldn’t afford her shows, even when they were like 50 bucks. Some people can’t afford to even spend $5 on something that isn’t a necessity, so people were always being priced out. Now it’s just that even more people are. I wish that she would take a stand against all of the Ticketmaster scalping bullshit, but even if she doesn’t. I’m still going to the shows. I’m lucky to be self-employed now and make enough money to not be going into any real debt by going to the shows. As one of the fans who does 20+ a tour (apart from last tour I only did 9, using up all my holiday from work)... Yes it costs thousands £, I spent all my savings AND I had sooooo much debt, but to answer your question.... For me it is all about the adrenaline rush every single time. No 2 or 3 shows costing the same as 10 is not an option in my head, no it's not the same, no it wouldn't cut the mustard. That’s what I’m saying! For some people, the quantity of shows is more important. It’s not the money itself, but how many times you can get to a show WITH that money. And that’s totally fine. That was never in the cards for me when tickets were cheaper based on work and stuff, so I never got a taste of what that’s really like, so can’t miss something you’ve never had. Seeing five shows is a lot for me, and I’m happy with that. |
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Post by Dani on May 11, 2018 9:54:26 GMT
As one of the fans who does 20+ a tour (apart from last tour I only did 9, using up all my holiday from work)... Yes it costs thousands £, I spent all my savings AND I had sooooo much debt, but to answer your question.... For me it is all about the adrenaline rush every single time. No 2 or 3 shows costing the same as 10 is not an option in my head, no it's not the same, no it wouldn't cut the mustard. That’s what I’m saying! For some people, the quantity of shows is more important. It’s not the money itself, but how many times you can get to a show WITH that money. And that’s totally fine. That was never in the cards for me when tickets were cheaper based on work and stuff, so I never got a taste of what that’s really like, so can’t miss something you’ve never had. Seeing five shows is a lot for me, and I’m happy with that. I agree with you Ashley. And with Bex but to a certain point. I think if we say "but we can't travel as much as before, or do 15 shows like we did" we're only thinking from our point of view, and that is fine and completely relevant too. But that is not what's upsetting me to start with because no one is forcing us to be addicts and go to several. What is upsetting is that they should set the prices to 500 for GA from the start and stand for it. Not trying to make it seem better by setting regular GA price at 260 when that is not what the reality is, sine none of us gets the change to buy it. And like someone said, there are more VIP early entry than there are GA in the lines. What is the deal then with early entry if it's not even necessary? They seem to only want VIP GA but regular GA is a way for them to "make it all look decent". Fuck that. Have all VIP and let us face the truth. At least I'd be okay with the honesty. Now it's just bullshit. The show is AMAZING and I get the higher prices because just look at it, but it's done so damn wrong. |
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Post by P!nkZomb!e on May 11, 2018 10:24:06 GMT
i barely could afford the last ticket I purchased I decided not to buy a ticket for the 2nd leg cause I don't want anymore credit card debt I'm fighting the temptation to buy one though If I had the money I would love to go to multiple shows but I don't have that kind of money unfortunately
I find this whole situation heartbreaking I have been a devoted fan for 18 years and I never thought it would come to this and I'm honestly starting to feel she doesn't really care about us anymore and it's tearing me up that I feel that way but after reading what other artists are going for there fans it makes me sad as to why she can't do that for us I miss the old days when she would write us letters and do video messages
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Post by heehawes on May 11, 2018 10:25:02 GMT
That’s what I’m saying! For some people, the quantity of shows is more important. It’s not the money itself, but how many times you can get to a show WITH that money. And that’s totally fine. That was never in the cards for me when tickets were cheaper based on work and stuff, so I never got a taste of what that’s really like, so can’t miss something you’ve never had. Seeing five shows is a lot for me, and I’m happy with that. I agree with you Ashley. And with Bex but to a certain point. I think if we say "but we can't travel as much as before, or do 15 shows like we did" we're only thinking from our point of view, and that is fine and completely relevant too. But that is not what's upsetting me to start with because no one is forcing us to be addicts and go to several. What is upsetting is that they should set the prices to 500 for GA from the start and stand for it. Not trying to make it seem better by setting regular GA price at 260 when that is not what the reality is, sine none of us gets the change to buy it. And like someone said, there are more VIP early entry than there are GA in the lines. What is the deal then with early entry if it's not even necessary? They seem to only want VIP GA but regular GA is a way for them to "make it all look decent". Fuck that. Have all VIP and let us face the truth. At least I'd be okay with the honesty. Now it's just bullshit. The show is AMAZING and I get the higher prices because just look at it, but it's done so damn wrong. Truth About Love tour I only managed to get ONE regular GA ticket in the USA.... and guess what, it was one of the few venues that did not sell through TicketMaster..... I don’t think it’s just a coincidence. |
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Post by apinkfan on May 11, 2018 10:46:19 GMT
When I saw ticket prices for this show, I couldn't believe it! I knew I wasn't going to be able to travel to more than one show. But then I saw the concert, and, I knew that the production had to cost a pretty penny for the artist themselves. Someone has to pay for it...it's the cost of liking a product. the cost always goes to the consumer. Like it or not, Pink is a business...and people are in business to make money, not lose money. I'm not sure she has control over ticketmaster or stub hubs of the world. A face value is set, and unfortunately, those prices are tampered with by scalpers.
How long have we waited for Pink to get the recognition she deserves and how we never understood why she wasn't as popular as other artists? Well, times have changed and she has hit her mark and is a global superstar. She has earned her stripes and is capitalizing on that popularity. We can be mad all we want that she isn't being fair to the fans who have been there supporting her a million times over, but, in reality, no ones saying we have to go to a show by paying crazy prices. If you hit your limit of what can be afforded, then only you can make a decision if you want to go. Does it suck? Absolutely! But, we all knew she was going to tour....we can budget if we want to. We just maybe can't go to a hundred shows. Go once and be happy, or be pissed at her because her product is so good that you can't go to multiple. I'd be more pissed if her prices were outrageous and her product was shoddy! But, the show is amazing....like, really amazing! The production, and the length of the show is WAY better than last tour....worth every penny.
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Post by Dani on May 11, 2018 10:57:40 GMT
When I saw ticket prices for this show, I couldn't believe it! I knew I wasn't going to be able to travel to more than one show. But then I saw the concert, and, I knew that the production had to cost a pretty penny for the artist themselves. Someone has to pay for it...it's the cost of liking a product. the cost always goes to the consumer. Like it or not, Pink is a business...and people are in business to make money, not lose money. I'm not sure she has control over ticketmaster or stub hubs of the world. A face value is set, and unfortunately, those prices are tampered with by scalpers. How long have we waited for Pink to get the recognition she deserves and how we never understood why she wasn't as popular as other artists? Well, times have changed and she has hit her mark and is a global superstar. She has earned her stripes and is capitalizing on that popularity. We can be mad all we want that she isn't being fair to the fans who have been there supporting her a million times over, but, in reality, no ones saying we have to go to a show by paying crazy prices. If you hit your limit of what can be afforded, then only you can make a decision if you want to go. Does it suck? Absolutely! But, we all knew she was going to tour....we can budget if we want to. We just maybe can't go to a hundred shows. Go once and be happy, or be pissed at her because her product is so good that you can't go to multiple. I'd be more pissed if her prices were outrageous and her product was shoddy! But, the show is amazing....like, really amazing! The production, and the length of the show is WAY better than last tour....worth every penny. This is a whole other discussion and no one is saying anything about this. We just wished us longtime fans could get the opportunity to buy a regular GA ticket for 260. Which is the original price. We have not had the chance to get that ticket at all. So that’s all. Ticketmaster is bullshitting all of us by only offering vip GA for 500, we have all the same experience. Or even seats for 1500 outside of the pit as another example of being shitty. We are loud now because we have hope that she could do something about this. Like other artists have done. And we are not being unrealistic. It’s not like we are telling her to change the price or that the show is not worth it, we are just asking for a fair opportunity as long time fans, to be able to buy regular GA tickets. |
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Post by heehawes on May 11, 2018 11:03:59 GMT
Nobody is saying the tour is crap.
It’s AMAZING
Nobody is saying we are forced to pay high prices.
it is what it is. And we know the choice is ours
What we are saying is that tickets aren’t ending up where they should.
It’s too easy for scalpers / brokers, and too difficult for fans.
The market is fucked up, and there ARE things people can do about it....
When things can be done, but are ignored, it’s upsetting.
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Post by qcpatdive on May 11, 2018 11:26:52 GMT
I agree with you Ashley. And with Bex but to a certain point. I think if we say "but we can't travel as much as before, or do 15 shows like we did" we're only thinking from our point of view, and that is fine and completely relevant too. But that is not what's upsetting me to start with because no one is forcing us to be addicts and go to several. What is upsetting is that they should set the prices to 500 for GA from the start and stand for it. Not trying to make it seem better by setting regular GA price at 260 when that is not what the reality is, sine none of us gets the change to buy it. And like someone said, there are more VIP early entry than there are GA in the lines. What is the deal then with early entry if it's not even necessary? They seem to only want VIP GA but regular GA is a way for them to "make it all look decent". Fuck that. Have all VIP and let us face the truth. At least I'd be okay with the honesty. Now it's just bullshit. The show is AMAZING and I get the higher prices because just look at it, but it's done so damn wrong. Truth About Love tour I only managed to get ONE regular GA ticket in the USA.... and guess what, it was one of the few venues that did not sell through TicketMaster..... I don’t think it’s just a coincidence. For Montreal, tickets are not sold through TicketMaster but Evenko, a small local promoter. I don't know if it's better. Platinum tickets and VIP packages are sold by TicketMaster. Only standard tickets are sold by Evenko. I didn't see any regular GA or good floor tickets neither. About the resale market, we can't resale tickets via Evenko and that's a good point. But a lot of tickets are still bought by resellers and sold on classified adds or resale sites. Fans who buy those tickets pay a big amount of money and can't verify if the ticket is valid. A lot of them end with false tickets... There is always persons crying at the doors of the venue before each "big" shows. It's probably better than ticketmaster but not that much. |
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Post by qcpatdive on May 11, 2018 11:30:26 GMT
Have you ever read the description of those Platinium seats?😠  |
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Post by Dani on May 11, 2018 11:36:01 GMT
Have you ever read the description of those Platinium seats?😠 "Artist and event providers make these tickets available for fans". Hahahahaha, so there's the answer for the silence. |
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Post by Dani on May 11, 2018 11:38:32 GMT
Funny how they compare concert tickets to flight tickets and hotel bookings, when these are personal and not being resold once being booked or bought.
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Post by starboy on May 11, 2018 12:47:21 GMT
There is no chance to end this. I tried to buy tickets for this tour but didn't get anything. Tried to get it from resellers for a <<fair>> price. No chance. Everyones involved got the point that there is a lot of money to make with tickets and I believe in the future it will be even worse. Because there will be always enought people who don't care how much the ticket cost. Those are the ones who don't dance and just take pictures for social media to show everyone. It is really sad.
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Post by pinkashes on May 11, 2018 13:46:53 GMT
There is no chance to end this. I tried to buy tickets for this tour but didn't get anything. Tried to get it from resellers for a <<fair>> price. No chance. Everyones involved got the point that there is a lot of money to make with tickets and I believe in the future it will be even worse. Because there will be always enought people who don't care how much the ticket cost. Those are the ones who don't dance and just take pictures for social media to show everyone. It is really sad. That’s where you’re wrong. Just because I don’t care how much the ticket costs, does not mean I’m not dancing or enjoying the show? You seriously think that the only people paying the high prices are rich people who don’t really care? Sure, there are some. But I’ve been to 5 shows so far this tour and there have been DIE HARD fans in the pit at all of them. People who wanted her signature for a tattoo, families who saved up for the tickets, people who had driven from other states. So let’s just stop the whole “there are no real pitfans in the pit” anymore because that’s obviously not true. |
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Post by Dani on May 11, 2018 13:57:30 GMT
There is no chance to end this. I tried to buy tickets for this tour but didn't get anything. Tried to get it from resellers for a <<fair>> price. No chance. Everyones involved got the point that there is a lot of money to make with tickets and I believe in the future it will be even worse. Because there will be always enought people who don't care how much the ticket cost. Those are the ones who don't dance and just take pictures for social media to show everyone. It is really sad. That’s where you’re wrong. Just because I don’t care how much the ticket costs, does not mean I’m not dancing or enjoying the show? You seriously think that the only people paying the high prices are rich people who don’t really care? Sure, there are some. But I’ve been to 5 shows so far this tour and there have been DIE HARD fans in the pit at all of them. People who wanted her signature for a tattoo, families who saved up for the tickets, people who had driven from other states. So let’s just stop the whole “there are no real pitfans in the pit” anymore because that’s obviously not true. I'm so happy to read this because I've literally just read everywhere the same words staryboy used. |
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