TICKET PRICES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LittleMrMagic · Post by **LittleMrMagic** » March 3, 2006 12:32 pm

If I'm going to complain, it isn't about the price of the ticket, like someone else said, if you can't afford it. . . don't buy it. But on the other hand I resent the hell out of how high the "service fees" have become. Why the hell should it cost me a $12-15 fee (plus shipping!!!) to buy a ticket that is already $80.00 to $200.00 dollars. It's out of control! Ticketmaster and other such companies should be outlawed!!! A "service fee" for a silly piece of paper should have a "value cap" at no more that 5% of the ticket price and should actually provide a service. . . like shipping!!!

LIPH · Post by **LIPH** » March 3, 2006 12:38 pm

LittleMrMagic wrote:I resent the hell out of how high the "service fees" have become.

I don't mind the service fee as much as I mind higher service fees on more expensive tickets. Whether the ticket is $20 or $200 it costs them the same to process the transaction and print and mail the ticket. If they're going to charge a fee it should be the same amount for every ticket.

phrankbama · Post by **phrankbama** » March 6, 2006 10:11 am

In looking at the ticket prices at Nissan, it says prices are either $126 or $36 for the lawn. So you would pay $126 for either front row (I know that would never happen), or the last row in the pavillon? That makes no sense.

Demerara · Post by **Demerara** » March 6, 2006 2:20 pm

phrankbama wrote:In looking at the ticket prices at Nissan, it says prices are either $126 or $36 for the lawn. So you would pay $126 for either front row (I know that would never happen), or the last row in the pavillon? That makes no sense.

Post Gazette Pavilion's website says the same thing. I'm hoping there'll be a mid-range of $86 (or thereabouts), like some of the other shows. $126 x 2 + plus service charges is just a little steep for me, considering the other expenses involved in getting there, staying overnight, etc.

No, I'm not whining: If I can't afford the ticket, I don't go. Simple economics. But it sure would be nice if someone could find a way to keep ticket prices more reasonable.

I guess it's one more reason to check out your local clubs and bar bands, where you might spend anywhere from $7-20 for a ticket (plus drinks) and have a heck of an evening. (Even better if a Buffett-inspired musician is playing!)

I wonder how ticket prices in 2006 compare to those in, say, 1976? Not just for Jimmy, but in general - relative to the economy. Did a ticket cost more (taking into account inflation) then or now?

BigRedParrothead · Post by **BigRedParrothead** » March 7, 2006 9:31 am

I can't believe this hasn't been done on this topic yet!

Tickets to Jimmy Buffett: $36-$130
Case of beer and a bottle of Corona: $59
Plastic pool for tailgating: $25
Getting the chance to party with 25,000 of your closest friends: PRICELESS

I'll see you in Dallas!!

bigjohn · Post by **bigjohn** » March 7, 2006 4:00 pm

How can Pearl Jam top out at $50 a ticket and Jimmy charge $126. It makes no sense at all

parrothead216 · Post by **parrothead216** » March 8, 2006 9:55 am

bigjohn wrote:How can Pearl Jam top out at $50 a ticket and Jimmy charge $126. It makes no sense at all

Big John, the ticket prices are set by the venue and not by the performer. The Venue sets the price based on what the performer charges to do the show.

High price to performer = high ticket prices!

I don't think alot of people understand that , it is the price the performer charges that drives up the venues ticket price. The venue is in business to make money and they have to cover their expenses.

I think Jimmy is about $500,000 and 1,000,000 a night to perform these days.

Also venues will pay because he is a large draw.

Unfortunely, it does price alot of Phans out of the show!

Quiet and Shy · Post by **Quiet and Shy** » March 8, 2006 10:15 am

bigjohn wrote:How can Pearl Jam top out at $50 a ticket and Jimmy charge $126. It makes no sense at all

I see where Pearl Jam is also doing 13 dates in the northeast in less than a month...by the time their tour is over, my guess is they'll have done a lot more dates than Jimmy...supply and demand.

ToplessRideFL · Post by **ToplessRideFL** » March 8, 2006 10:18 am

bigjohn wrote:How can Pearl Jam top out at $50 a ticket and Jimmy charge $126. It makes no sense at all

Has Pearl Jam been performing over 30 years?

Jahfin · Post by **Jahfin** » March 8, 2006 10:57 am

ToplessRideFL wrote:
bigjohn wrote:How can Pearl Jam top out at $50 a ticket and Jimmy charge $126. It makes no sense at all
Has Pearl Jam been performing over 30 years?

How long one has been performing doesn't in any way affect ticket prices and the performers do have a say in how much is charged for tickets. That's one reason Pearl Jam isn't out gouging their fans.

Buffett PHan · Post by **Buffett PHan** » March 8, 2006 11:05 am

Looks like the Nissan show folks get a break......Ticketmaster has the top $$ seats at $86.00.

bigjohn · Post by **bigjohn** » March 8, 2006 11:31 am

parrothead216 wrote:
bigjohn wrote:How can Pearl Jam top out at $50 a ticket and Jimmy charge $126. It makes no sense at all
Big John, the ticket prices are set by the venue and not by the performer. The Venue sets the price based on what the performer charges to do the show.

High price to performer = high ticket prices!

I don't think alot of people understand that , it is the price the performer charges that drives up the venues ticket price. The venue is in business to make money and they have to cover their expenses.

I think Jimmy is about $500,000 and 1,000,000 a night to perform these days.

Also venues will pay because he is a large draw.

Unfortunely, it does price alot of Phans out of the show!

If this true, why would Jimmy charge so much to play the same venue? Pearl Jam will sell out in minutes, especially since they sell tickets to members of their fan club.

bigjohn · Post by **bigjohn** » March 8, 2006 11:33 am

ToplessRideFL wrote:
bigjohn wrote:How can Pearl Jam top out at $50 a ticket and Jimmy charge $126. It makes no sense at all
Has Pearl Jam been performing over 30 years?

How come Springsteen's top ticket was $75, Billy Joel top ticket is $75, Neil Diamond tops out around $70 etc....

Give me a break with that argument.

rednekkPH · Post by **rednekkPH** » March 8, 2006 12:02 pm

bigjohn wrote:How can Pearl Jam top out at $50 a ticket and Jimmy charge $126. It makes no sense at all

Very simple...you get what you pay for.

LIPH · Post by **LIPH** » March 8, 2006 12:05 pm

bigjohn wrote:How can Pearl Jam top out at $50 a ticket and Jimmy charge $126. It makes no sense at all

How can Jimmy top out at $126 and the Stones charge $454? Or McCartney charge $300? Or the Eagles charge $275? It makes no sense at all.

Jahfin · Post by **Jahfin** » March 8, 2006 12:22 pm

rednekkPH wrote:
bigjohn wrote:How can Pearl Jam top out at $50 a ticket and Jimmy charge $126. It makes no sense at all
Very simple...you get what you pay for.

I'm a fan of both artists but I'd sooner pay $50 to see Pearl Jam than $126 to see Buffett. At least Pearl Jam have made an attempt to lower ticket prices in the past, Buffett hasn't done anything in that area at all. They also have a fanclub where you can order primo seats beforehand, another thing you would think Buffett would have at least looked into by now but apparently hasn't.

bigjohn · Post by **bigjohn** » March 8, 2006 12:49 pm

My biggest gripe is that not only are the ticekts $126, but that those tickets, at least some of them are not that great. For example, in Phoenix, Section 204 Rox XX were $126..Now I can see maybe the Pitt being that much or even Center Orch etc...however come on, second level back on the right, last row $126??? Sorry to vent I just do not understand it. However, I think the show is sold out so I guess people are buying them so maybe I am wrong

BigRedParrothead · Post by **BigRedParrothead** » March 8, 2006 3:21 pm

You know, it's easy to gripe. I would pay $126 to see Buffett, I would pay $500 to see Buffett. I feel what he gives me in return is a show well worth the price. If you love Buffett music, but don't want to pay to see the show, listen to it FREE on RM. Who else does this for their fans? Jimmy has 100% control over his concerts all being FREE on RM, and he gives that to all of us. I personally feel Jimmy has given enough of himself over the years to have whatever asking price for the concerts. If you don't want to spend the money, you can still enjoy it at no cost, and from the comfort of your computer.

moog · Post by **moog** » March 8, 2006 3:45 pm

That's right. Plus now you have that extra money to pay for medicine, put away for retirement, some stash for the kids education..etc.

No one is forcing anyone to go to the show. After all Buffett is selling an idea. Save the money and do the idea yourself. Also, no need to justify that JB is doing this for his fans. He markets himself. For himself. Nothing wrong with that. Just don't justify his business as being good to us, for us.
As for me, I'll cover the cost by passing it on to the taxpayer by working overtime. So there.

NYCPORT · Post by **NYCPORT** » March 8, 2006 3:58 pm

parrothead216 wrote:
bigjohn wrote:How can Pearl Jam top out at $50 a ticket and Jimmy charge $126. It makes no sense at all
Big John, the ticket prices are set by the venue and not by the performer. The Venue sets the price based on what the performer charges to do the show.

High price to performer = high ticket prices!

I don't think alot of people understand that , it is the price the performer charges that drives up the venues ticket price. The venue is in business to make money and they have to cover their expenses.

I think Jimmy is about $500,000 and 1,000,000 a night to perform these days.

Also venues will pay because he is a large draw.

Unfortunely, it does price alot of Phans out of the show!

Not true!
The artist sets the tickets prices and receives about 85-90% of the ticket price.
The prices you are quoting are for PRIVATE shows.
You can candy coat this all you want but this is Jimmy, or Jimmy's people setting the prices.