What's the most you've ever paid for a concert?

[danner1515]

Yesterday, I threw down $102.35 (including Ticketmaster's blood-sucking service fees) for a single ticket to see Tom Waits. It's BY FAR the most I've ever paid for a show. After I slid my credit card back into my wallet, I began to question my sanity.

[Chigworthy]

That's a load of bunk. Is it a huge show or something?

[lleeder]

$200.00 to see NIN at the Hammerstien Ballroom

[bigtim666]

i just cut a check for 6 jet tickets 750$

[Chigworthy]

Pajeebus....I took my my wife to Nick Cave at the Warfield in 2003 and paid like 60 buck for the both of us. I haven't been to a show since. I used to go to concerts all the time, but tickets were never like this. I think I paid like 40 bucks for tickets to Lollapalooza '93. And my dumbass didn't even realize that Tool was on the second stage while I was fermenting in the sun to Babes in Toyland.

[Sheeplovr]

i just cut a check for 6 jet tickets 750$

im sure he means for a single ticket
but if we talk like in what it should be worth and how much you paid then 10 dollars would of been too much to see jet

[Chigworthy]

im sure he means for a single ticket but if we talk like in watch it should be worth and how much you paid then 10 dollars would of been too much to see jet

Can I get a sheepy filter to run my posts through so they come out like this?

[Cleophus James]

Concert: 72 B.B King
Sports: 110 StL Cardinals skybox
Airplane: 950 To Germany

[reillyluck]

Madonna "drowned world tour". $250 per ticket.

People thought i was nuts to pay that kind of money to see a concert...but i had to...i just had to!!!!!!

[danner1515]

That's a load of bunk. Is it a huge show or something?

I don't think he tours very often, and this is certainly the first he's played my rednecky home state since I've known who he is. This is also a fairly small tour... only about a dozen dates or so. Those who have seen him tell me I won't be disappointed.

[K.C.]

I'm trying to think, but I'm honestly not sure I've ever overpaid for a concert.

I did think the $200 a ticket for the V Festival last year was a bit pricey, but actually, I did get two days and quite a few good bands.

[K.C.]

(including Ticketmaster's blood-sucking service fees)

Ticketmaster is fucking Satan.

Legalized theft.

[meanmrbill]

Yesterday, I threw down $102.35 (including Ticketmaster's blood-sucking service fees) for a single ticket to see Tom Waits. It's BY FAR the most I've ever paid for a show. After I slid my credit card back into my wallet, I began to question my sanity.

$102 for Tom Waits?? Jaheeezeeus Christ!! You will find that it was worth every fucking penny. I saw him in 2006 and it was beyond expectations. I won't be able to see him on this tour and its pretty amazing that he is even touring after going out in '06. If you're any kind of Waits' fan you won't be dissapointed, trust me. Damn, I'm jealous!!

[Sheeplovr]

Madonna "drowned world tour". $250 per ticket.

People thought i was nuts to pay that kind of money to see a concert...but i had to...i just had to!!!!!!

i wanna see madonna too

[lleeder]

Madonna "drowned world tour". $250 per ticket.

People thought i was nuts to pay that kind of money to see a concert...but i had to...i just had to!!!!!!

i wanna see madonna too

At least Reilly wanted to see her cause she's attracted to her. Sheepys reasons are far more disturbing.

[reillyluck]

i wanna see madonna too

Tickets go on sale Monday!!!!

MADONNA
Sticky & Sweet Tour
Saturday, October 4 @ 8 PM
IZOD Center
Ticket Prices: $55, $98, $168, $353

[Badinia]

I just paid $90 a pop for Eddie Izzard tickets, but again- no choice there. Gotta go!

http://www.thegarden.com/events/media/events/eddie-izzard328.jpg

[EddieMoscone]

Face value was $87 for Prince in 2004. No service charge because my friend got them through NPG Music Club.

I paid $90 ($80 + $10 fee) total to see Bjork at Radio City Music Hall in 2001.

[CardiffGiant]

I think I paid 120 to get a crappy seat from a ticket broker for U2 during the 2001 Elevation tour.

[bossdjbware]

Yesterday, I threw down $102.35 (including Ticketmaster's blood-sucking service fees) for a single ticket to see Tom Waits. It's BY FAR the most I've ever paid for a show. After I slid my credit card back into my wallet, I began to question my sanity.

I also picked up tickets to the Waits show in Ohio. Well, actually my buddy did the leg work. I thought they were $80 per, but that must be before the service charge. That's probably the most I've paid. Regardless the price will be well worth it.

[Coach]

Paid 300 to see Springsteen at the Stone Pony at Christmas 7 years ago..2/3rds went to the Firemen victims of 911's families..well worth it imo..Then he started nailing that hussey that was a "girlfriend" of a married fireman that was seeking almost 2 million of it.

[sailor]

our tickets to see ministry at irving plaza two weeks ago were like $73 each i think.


and i saw nin at hammerstein a few years ago...were those scalped tickets at $200. we didn't pay anything close to that.

[FUNKMAN]

50 or 60 bucks...

[lleeder]

our tickets to see ministry at irving plaza two weeks ago were like $73 each i think.


and i saw nin at hammerstein a few years ago...were those scalped tickets at $200. we didn't pay anything close to that.

Yeah I could'nt get tickets and wanted to see NIN at Hammerstein so I payed alot for them on ebay.

[GreatAmericanZero]

Yesterday, I threw down $102.35 (including Ticketmaster's blood-sucking service fees) for a single ticket to see Tom Waits. It's BY FAR the most I've ever paid for a show. After I slid my credit card back into my wallet, I began to question my sanity.

i paid around that much for a single ticket to see "Zappa Playing Zappa"..which isnt even the original musician who made the must...arggggh

[bigredd]

For a 37 year old, my wife is one of the biggest Simon & Garfunkle fans around. She...and I stress she...somewhere around 3 bills each for two on the third row in their reunion tour a few ago. It was one hell of a show. That being said I saw U2 and Pearl Jam in Honolulu; the tickets to the show were'nt too crazy but the logistics were a bitch. 5k for two after all was said and done.

[bobsnin]

287$ for this year's Bonnaroo

[Alice S. Fuzzybutt]

I paid $200 for two LAWN tickets to see The Police and Elvis Costello at the PNC Arts Center via stubmenu.com. I *thought* I was buying directly from the Arts Center so I was expecting much better seats.

Fuck it-- it's The Police. I need to be in the vicinity of Stewart Copeland ONCE in my life.

[furie]

i just cut a check for 6 jet tickets 750$

do the jets sing now?

[grlNIN]

I paid $200 for two LAWN tickets to see The Police and Elvis Costello at the PNC Arts Center via stubmenu.com. I *thought* I was buying directly from the Arts Center so I was expecting much better seats.

Fuck it-- it's The Police. I need to be in the vicinity of Stewart Copeland ONCE in my life.

I almost don't want to tell you that my friend works the gate and when able can get people in :\

[Alice S. Fuzzybutt]

I almost don't want to tell you that my friend works the gate and when able can get people in :\

I did that once and I got tossed mid-concert. I can't even remember who it was for. The Alarm? Big Country? I got more than I bargained for whatever concert it was.

I'll stick with my overpriced tix... and the fact I might have to buy rain ponchos. :tongue:

[Hottub]

I paid $200 for two LAWN tickets to see The Police and Elvis Costello at the PNC Arts Center via stubmenu.com. I *thought* I was buying directly from the Arts Center so I was expecting much better seats.

Fuck it-- it's The Police. I need to be in the vicinity of Stewart Copeland ONCE in my life.

She saw Stuart Copeland's balls, which is friggin' AWESOME!!

[Alice S. Fuzzybutt]

STEWART :nono:

[Slumbag]

Not really a concert, but if I can get to NY this summer, I'm willing to pay $300+ to see Ricky Gervais, in the closest seats I can possibly get.

[HBox]

I just paid $90 a pop for Eddie Izzard tickets, but again- no choice there. Gotta go!

http://www.thegarden.com/events/media/events/eddie-izzard328.jpg

You got ripped off. I saw him in Philly last week for half that price.

I paid $90 something each for All Points West Festival Tickets. One day general admission. But I do get to see Radiohead and the Roots.

[Bulldogcakes]

Tickets go on sale Monday!!!!

MADONNA
Sticky & Sweet Tour
Saturday, October 4 @ 8 PM
IZOD Center
Ticket Prices: $55, $98, $168, $353

I don't know how tough a ticket that will be, but if it sells out really fast try searching for only 1 ticket on the website. You might be surprised how good a seat you might get if you're willing to get a single. Or you can do 1 seat twice and go with a friend, you just won't be sitting together. I did that with Van Halen tix for me and my brother, and a bunch of times for Yankee playoff games. It usually works for events that are impossible to get seats for. Sucks, but at least you're in the building.

[danner1515]

i paid around that much for a single ticket to see "Zappa Playing Zappa"..which isnt even the original musician who made the must...arggggh

Christ Almighty, that is a ridiculous price tag for what basically amounts to a tribute band. I was actually half considering going to the Atlanta show, but if tickets are that much, I think I'll pass. It's neat and all that Dweezil's playing with them, but it isn't worth $100.

[lleeder]

I want to got to Rock The Bells this year. They have a VIP ticket that includes backstage meet and greets t-shirt, poster, VIP party and 2 drink vouchers for $200. I don't know if I should got for it or not.
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[Badinia]

You got ripped off. I saw him in Philly last week for half that price.

Well, you know. Front row. And not in Philly.

[Stankfoot]

Yesterday, I threw down $102.35 (including Ticketmaster's blood-sucking service fees) for a single ticket to see Tom Waits. It's BY FAR the most I've ever paid for a show. After I slid my credit card back into my wallet, I began to question my sanity.

Is it a small venue? I would hope so for that price. I saw him in 1987 at the Eugene O'Neill Theater on Broadway. That was probably the most I've ever paid for a ticket ($35) if you adjust for inflation! :glurps:

[Chigworthy]

And not in Philly.

You can't put a pricetag on that.

[Furtherman]

I recently did some research for work about concert ticket sales. This year the industry expects concert ticket sales and album sales to be their closest in monetary value ever in history. Album sales are way down, but concert ticket sales are way up - because of the increased ticket prices. It doesn't help when scalpers can buy up all the tickets before us regular folk get a chance, as anyone in New York will tell you.

I think I paid over $100 to see the Stones at MSG in 2000 or 2001. Well worth it. Just this summer I've paid almost $100 each to see Pearl Jam and Wilco. Now that's getting ridiculous. I use to go to concerts all the time but have seriously cut back just because of the prices getting insane.

[bossdjbware]

The Waits tour has gone to paperless tickets to help cut down on overpriced scalping. Instead of a tangible ticket, you present the credit card used to purchase at the door.

[Fezticle98]

$35 or 40.

[Jennitalia]

im seeing madonna twice this fall. $189 for one ticket and $354 for the other ticket.

[ravn816]

And this is why me and my husband will rarely, if ever, go to most concerts ever again. Don't get me wrong, concerts are fun and great and everything. But those prices are ass rape.

[Drunky McBetidont]

i traded fine nuggets for a pavillion seat at deer creek once. street value at the time about $55.

[dino_electropolis]

I banged a pig/friend who had Pearl Jam tickets....now, she wasn't keen on my motives, but she enjoyed the show.....oh, and pearl jam was great too.

So, the most i ever paid, i suppose, was my dignity......but well worth it.

[TeeBone]

$150 for PHISH - Coventry.

The last 2 shows they ever played.
I was and still am a huge PHISH fan, but I overpaid because never has a great ended so badly...

[barjockey]

I saw Cream at MSG the 1st night 13th row on the floor and paid $425 and that was face value

[Boom Boom]

I paid $100 for Phish on New Year's Eve at MSG. It was they're return after they're hiatus. I made out, though, because tickets were going as high as $800.

[FANDICK]

$200 to see Metallica, front row center, on the second concert of the Black album tour.

I'll never forget that. (Especially since I was on 3 hits of acid)

:thumbup:

[ChrisBrown]

Yesterday, I threw down $102.35 (including Ticketmaster's blood-sucking service fees) for a single ticket to see Tom Waits. It's BY FAR the most I've ever paid for a show. After I slid my credit card back into my wallet, I began to question my sanity.

That is completely reasonable for a Tom Waits concert.

[Chip196]

My independantly wealthy friend spent $1,500 for two front row center tickets to Dave Matthews. The 6 Front row center tickets are auctioned off in three pairs for every show, and the proceeds go to charity, so she wrote it off, but still ... $1,500 ... it was a great show though.