Jimmy Buffett discussion
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Amen Garry...you either go...or you don't...end of story...the man's 60...cherish what we got while we got it...Wino you know wrote: What it comes down to is who we CHOOSE to give our money to-
Jimmy Buffett,
the casinos,
DISNEY F'ING WORLD,
other musical acts where the entertainment value is NOTHING like what you get at a Buffett concert,
I CHOOSE to give my money to Mr. Buffett.
It may be $126.00, but I TRY to be positive about the money spent and look at what I get in return. Yeah, I may have to listen to that God Damn "Cheeseburger In Freaking Paradise" for the 835 millionth time, but am I the ONLY one who seems to get so much more out of all this than just a concert? When you factor in the pre-partys, tailgating, gathering with friends (even I still have a few of THOSE), and everything else that goes with the concert, I'd say we (or, at least I) get more than my money's worth.
So I'll choose to give my money to Mr. Buffett, ticketbastard, and whoever else I have to to enjoy myself and continue going to the concerts as long as there ARE concerts.
Garry, you hit it right on the head! I hate to part with 126.00 for anything. Money is tight, But we have paid, ten years ago, $250.00 a ticket to see Jimmy and got back $10,000.00 worth of memories and enjoyment! But circumstances change!Gulfbreeze wrote:Amen Garry...you either go...or you don't...end of story...the man's 60...cherish what we got while we got it...Wino you know wrote: What it comes down to is who we CHOOSE to give our money to-
Jimmy Buffett,
the casinos,
DISNEY F'ING WORLD,
other musical acts where the entertainment value is NOTHING like what you get at a Buffett concert,
I CHOOSE to give my money to Mr. Buffett.
It may be $126.00, but I TRY to be positive about the money spent and look at what I get in return. Yeah, I may have to listen to that God Damn "Cheeseburger In Freaking Paradise" for the 835 millionth time, but am I the ONLY one who seems to get so much more out of all this than just a concert? When you factor in the pre-partys, tailgating, gathering with friends (even I still have a few of THOSE), and everything else that goes with the concert, I'd say we (or, at least I) get more than my money's worth.
So I'll choose to give my money to Mr. Buffett, ticketbastard, and whoever else I have to to enjoy myself and continue going to the concerts as long as there ARE concerts.
ParrotHead Elm wrote:Hey Tiki, don'tcha know where you are? You are in the land of brainwashed, blind allegianced fans. Nothing you say matters to them. They just want 100% positive Jimmy Buffett chatter, 100% of the time. Any opposing opinions are not tolerated, no matter how truthful. To them, brains are wasted on logic. All they care about is you agreeing that every single thing Jimmy does is perfect...and he's not at all greedy. No, sir.
That's ridiculous.BN'ers new sign...SMLCHNG wrote:ParrotHead Elm wrote:Hey Tiki, don'tcha know where you are? You are in the land of brainwashed, blind allegianced fans. Nothing you say matters to them. They just want 100% positive Jimmy Buffett chatter, 100% of the time. Any opposing opinions are not tolerated, no matter how truthful. To them, brains are wasted on logic. All they care about is you agreeing that every single thing Jimmy does is perfect...and he's not at all greedy. No, sir.
Our brains are wasted...
I got my button in the mail tonight.Gulfbreeze wrote:BN'ers new sign...
But earlier you pointed out that they play all over the world making tickets affordable for everyone....And I just pointed out that they DO have tickets that are not average priced....Tiki Torches wrote:It's not comparable at all to the conversation taking place about the price of Buffett tickets. What you have referenced is an exclusive package that in no way resembles anything that's even entered the conversation in regard to the price of Buffett tickets. It's also for an overseas date. To my knowledge Buffett doesn't even perform overseas tours.sunseeker wrote:I think its an excellent example....even Pearl Jam had their high priced tickets that no one can afford....Tiki Torches wrote:Not a very good example. For one, I wasn't refering to shows in Germany or special packages. I was refering to the price of a ticket, period. Primo seats for recent tours have been in the $50-80 range. I have no idea what they are at present, particularly for the overseas tour they'll be embarking upon later this year.sunseeker wrote:And I just checked the Pearl jam website...they have an all inlusive package for their show in Germany.....Includes a ticket to the show, 2 night hotel, pre show party, transportation from hotel to the show and back, and various other little things....price $1625.00 USD per person...this does NOT include transportation to Germany...
OKParrotHead Elm wrote:Hey Tiki, don'tcha know where you are? You are in the land of brainwashed, blind allegianced fans. Nothing you say matters to them. They just want 100% positive Jimmy Buffett chatter, 100% of the time. Any opposing opinions are not tolerated, no matter how truthful. To them, brains are wasted on logic. All they care about is you agreeing that every single thing Jimmy does is perfect...and he's not at all greedy. No, sir.
supply and demand 101 
Please paypal me $126.00...SMLCHNG wrote:I got my button in the mail tonight.Gulfbreeze wrote:BN'ers new sign...
Gulfbreeze wrote: Please paypal me $126.00...
What??? No Breezerfees??? It all boils down to one's opinion, just because I don't share yours doesn't make mine any less valid or vice versa.balcony girls wrote:. .I think every post you made about Jimmy being greedy . . .and every post commenting on how other bands have equal, or greater talent, yet charge less for their concerts . .Tiki Torches wrote: When and where did I ever say anything about not having interest in Buffett or his music? Someone posed a question about what we thought of high ticket prices and I weighed in, just as others have, with my own opinion.
. . pretty much says you don't " get " the whole ParrotHead experience . . which, to me, is 90% of why I DO enjoy Jimmy . . and am willing to pay for it . .
The example you have cited is for an exclusive deal that involves more than just tickets to one of their concerts.sunseeker wrote:But earlier you pointed out that they play all over the world making tickets affordable for everyone....And I just pointed out that they DO have tickets that are not average priced....Tiki Torches wrote:It's not comparable at all to the conversation taking place about the price of Buffett tickets. What you have referenced is an exclusive package that in no way resembles anything that's even entered the conversation in regard to the price of Buffett tickets. It's also for an overseas date. To my knowledge Buffett doesn't even perform overseas tours.sunseeker wrote:I think its an excellent example....even Pearl Jam had their high priced tickets that no one can afford....Tiki Torches wrote:Not a very good example. For one, I wasn't refering to shows in Germany or special packages. I was refering to the price of a ticket, period. Primo seats for recent tours have been in the $50-80 range. I have no idea what they are at present, particularly for the overseas tour they'll be embarking upon later this year.sunseeker wrote:And I just checked the Pearl jam website...they have an all inlusive package for their show in Germany.....Includes a ticket to the show, 2 night hotel, pre show party, transportation from hotel to the show and back, and various other little things....price $1625.00 USD per person...this does NOT include transportation to Germany...
Yeah, but people who complain about high ticket prices don't like Jimmy's music and less than those who don't. If I can paraphrase a commonly heard piece of advice around here: If you don't like hearing complaints about high ticket prices, don't read the thread.balcony girls wrote: . .why do you even bother to spend time on a website that supports and applauds Jimmy . . ? ?
Nowhere in that question do I see "Is the TOP PRICE too high"? It says "ticket prices" not "ticket price". You've focused your whole "they're too expensive" argument on the price of the most expensive tickets. The range of ticket prices, starting at $26, makes a Buffett concert affordable to just about everyone.Tiki Torches wrote:Because the following question (Does Anyone REALLY think ticket prices are too high?) was posed in this thread and I answered it to the best of my ability.LIPH wrote:If you're not going to pay $126, why do you even care?
Not at all, I've addressed the lower ticket prices and said I found them to be reasonable.LIPH wrote:Nowhere in that question do I see "Is the TOP PRICE too high"? It says "ticket prices" not "ticket price". You've focused your whole "they're too expensive" argument on the price of the most expensive tickets. The range of ticket prices, starting at $26, makes a Buffett concert affordable to just about everyone.Tiki Torches wrote:Because the following question (Does Anyone REALLY think ticket prices are too high?) was posed in this thread and I answered it to the best of my ability.LIPH wrote:If you're not going to pay $126, why do you even care?
Breezer's got fees my friendSMLCHNG wrote:Gulfbreeze wrote: Please paypal me $126.00...
...it'll cost you one seaside slam from the Seaside Grill...eggs scrambled...sausage....and french toast...I usually take Gunther over to the beach every day... 
everyone has an opinion........ParrotHead Elm wrote:Hey Tiki, don'tcha know where you are? You are in the land of brainwashed, blind allegianced fans. Nothing you say matters to them. They just want 100% positive Jimmy Buffett chatter, 100% of the time. Any opposing opinions are not tolerated, no matter how truthful. To them, brains are wasted on logic. All they care about is you agreeing that every single thing Jimmy does is perfect...and he's not at all greedy. No, sir.
Sarcasm???Demerara wrote: You know, I'm sure that if Jimmy was involved in a hit and run homicide, there'd be people here who'd find a way to somehow justify it...
I'm not brainwashed, and I do not follow Jimmy with blind allegiance. I also tolerate different opinions, voiced respectfully.ParrotHead Elm wrote:Hey Tiki, don'tcha know where you are? You are in the land of brainwashed, blind allegianced fans. Nothing you say matters to them. They just want 100% positive Jimmy Buffett chatter, 100% of the time. Any opposing opinions are not tolerated, no matter how truthful. To them, brains are wasted on logic. All they care about is you agreeing that every single thing Jimmy does is perfect...and he's not at all greedy. No, sir.
But that's just one bar's opinion!But BN doesn't set the ticket prices.Demerara wrote:If you don't like hearing complaints about high ticket prices, don't read the thread.
