dalsh327 Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 Good luck on getting the presales. Scalpers are hungry for Stones tickets, and they know the ticket system better than any of us. Who's forking 800 a seat out? People who see it as a special event, and the possibility of Mick Taylor and Bill Wyman showing. They're not guaranteeing anything except the 70 songs they're going through (Keith wanted the variety, Mick wanted something more standardized) , and the only way I'd pay that is if they were doing Sticky Fingers or Exile from beginning to end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 A little trick to get in faster for sales, when th captcha shows up, whatever the longer "word" is, is the only thing you have to put in. You don't have to put in both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GivenToFly Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Good luck on getting the presales. Scalpers are hungry for Stones tickets, and they know the ticket system better than any of us. Who's forking 800 a seat out? People who see it as a special event, and the possibility of Mick Taylor and Bill Wyman showing. They're not guaranteeing anything except the 70 songs they're going through (Keith wanted the variety, Mick wanted something more standardized) , and the only way I'd pay that is if they were doing Sticky Fingers or Exile from beginning to end.If I made £40000+/year I wouldn't mind paying £1000 for front row seats to one of these show. Unfortunately at the moment I make £0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalsh327 Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 Good luck on getting the presales. Scalpers are hungry for Stones tickets, and they know the ticket system better than any of us. Who's forking 800 a seat out? People who see it as a special event, and the possibility of Mick Taylor and Bill Wyman showing. They're not guaranteeing anything except the 70 songs they're going through (Keith wanted the variety, Mick wanted something more standardized) , and the only way I'd pay that is if they were doing Sticky Fingers or Exile from beginning to end.If I made £40000+/year I wouldn't mind paying £1000 for front row seats to one of these show. Unfortunately at the moment I make £0.That's when you try to find alternate ways of getting in.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I'm gonna try to get a ticket tomorrow, but I'm not holding out much hope.Lol, didn't think so.Hoping P5 and I have more luck!Me too...I'm pretty nervous though! Same, but hopefully we can get some! When is the presale for Newark?Dunno about Amex, but I'm pretty sure the Facebook presale is Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Dunno about Amex, but I'm pretty sure the Facebook presale is Monday.Facebook presale was 9am this morning and tickets were gone almost instantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalsh327 Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 I've learned not to give up on Ticketmaster/Live Nation and keep coming back, because I wound up getting tickets the day before the show for a show that sold out in 2 minutes. And we know they tend to release tickets the day of the show, but in this case, highly doubtful. There should have been better limits placed on this, it just becomes a free for all when ticket brokers nationwide meddle for an event. It should have been a lottery system. I guess the pit tickets are big money ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 There should have been better limits placed on this.Facebook presale was a limit of two tickets.It was limited number of tickets available via the Facebook presale. The American Express presale is still to come and they have to save a whack of tickets for that.And the Stones Archive presale will also have some.And they'll hold a few back for General Public sale.The Facebook presale also had 100 tickets available for the General Admission section inside the "tongue" for a tidy sum.Gone...instantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalsh327 Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 There should have been better limits placed on this.Facebook presale was a limit of two tickets.It was limited number of tickets available via the Facebook presale, the American Express presale is still to come and they have to save a whack of tickets for that.And they'll hold a few back for Genereal Public sale.The Facebook presale also had 100 tickets available for the General Admission section inside the "tongue" for a tidy sum.Gone...instantly.Considering you can create as many Facebook profiles as you want, it's not the best system. I think the people who had the best chance were the ones who bought the bootlegs through their website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Considering you can create as many Facebook profiles as you want.It wasn't necessary.They posted the password on Facebook the day before and all you had to do was go to Ticketmaster and enter it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 VIP packages ranging from over $900 - $2500 were an instant sellout at noon. High demand ticket, holy shit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Fuuuck...I could've sworn the FB presale was Monday. Anyone know any more about the Stones Archive presale?Zint, you still trying to go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Damn, how much were the GA tix?And hopefully we have some luck on Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Damn, how much were the GA tix?GA tix "package" was $1,853.50 US Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Fuuuck...I could've sworn the FB presale was Monday. I received an email saying that some presales were Saturday, I presumed it meant the Amex one as well, based on wording.Then other reports surfaced regarding on sale dates and it all became murky.In poking around and trying to get prepared I discovered the Facebook presale was this morning...and I found out very last minute.It was a joke really, they posted the password a day early and there were no special Facebook links for the presale, you just took that code and went to Ticketmaster.It was the worst Ticketmaster bogdown I've experienced since AC/DC's Black Ice tour.It was pretty shitty to be honest, the choices at any price level seemed to be sideview and rear stage seating.And another seat choice was "folding chair only"..whatever that meant. I think they used the Facebook presale to clear out the shittiest of shitty seats first.One woman posted that she was actually able to pull up two seats that were at the third level, practically in the rafters..sidestage.They wanted $250 per ticket for that.She was so disgusted she passed on them.The VIP packages that went on sale a few hours later were absurdly priced, but they sold out instantly.Anyone know any more about the Stones Archive presale?VIP packages that are essntially bundled with the Brussels Affair box set.Oh....on their own, the Brussels Affair box set has 3 price range levels, between $750 -$1500 USSo tag that on to the Archive presale price for starters.Zint, you still trying to go?I'm trying. This quickly left a bad taste in my mouth though.I mean...$250 for third level sideview?Watching VIP packages sell out instantly at $2500 quickly made this feel like a gig not intended for the "salt of the earth".I'll try American Express, but based on the way the two presales went today...with people from around the world trying for tickets, I'm not holding up much hope.On sale to General Public will be over in seconds, guaranteed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I have a feeling I won't be able to see The Rolling Stones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I have a feeling I won't be able to see The Rolling Stones Same...let's keep our fingers crossed though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 I have a feeling I won't be able to see The Rolling Stones Same...let's keep our fingers crossed though!Hey, someone's gotta land the tickets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 I have a feeling I won't be able to see The Rolling Stones Same...let's keep our fingers crossed though!Hey, someone's gotta land the tickets! Truth! We'll see how obscene the second-hand prices are if we don't get them in the general sale...we haven't ruled out that option yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 I have a feeling I won't be able to see The Rolling Stones Same...let's keep our fingers crossed though!Hey, someone's gotta land the tickets! Truth! We'll see how obscene the second-hand prices are if we don't get them in the general sale...we haven't ruled out that option yet.You still going to be able to try to get my ticket, P5? I can give you the money when/if you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 We'll see how obscene the second-hand prices are if we don't get them in the general sale...we haven't ruled out that option yet.It's pretty obscene so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 I have a feeling I won't be able to see The Rolling Stones Same...let's keep our fingers crossed though!Hey, someone's gotta land the tickets! Truth! We'll see how obscene the second-hand prices are if we don't get them in the general sale...we haven't ruled out that option yet.You still going to be able to try to get my ticket, P5? I can give you the money when/if you do. Yea, I can do my best I'll text you about it tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Well I can pull up tickets in the Amex presale...!!!!..if I want to pay 850 bucks to sit lower stand in the back curve.ppppffftttt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Linguini Occurrence Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 HOF tickets were harder to get, but these in NJ for the Stones still went pretty fast. The news stories certainly contributed to the demand.Best I could do was a single in 213 row 8 so I threw it back, I wouldn't want to sit alone unless it was a really, really good seat.They keep saying there's a strong likelihood more US shows will be announced, I hope so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 really hope some of you guys got lucky with the tickets! i am shocked at the prices though, even if its the stones. oh well, ill count on some more US dates in 2013! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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