NITLT 8 New dates Announced

[Mysteron]

1 minute ago, allwaystired said:

No it's not - it's suggesting that people who post here don't care about starving people because they're pissed off at high ticket prices. 

If you skip a few levels and skew what I say, then yes. But that is not what I mean.

I'm just saying that the LV concerts are above some people's pay grade, they are aimed at someone else. But remember, there are people that cannot even afford the standard concerts. There are people what cannot even watch on YouTube or whatever. I'm just saying that while people are moaning about what they cannot afford above them, there are others out there that wish they have done what half of you have done

 

[RussTCB]

1 hour ago, Draguns said:

Thanks! 

I totally get that, BUT the first two pages of this thread was the typical MYGNRFORUM complaining.  I had to stop reading the rest of this thread as a result. My opinion is that Russ and several other moderators really need to talk  things over and  decide what  actually  should and shouldn't be criticized. When you cry wolf over everything, your legitimate complaints will not be heard.  You have others saying the same thing as well.  

Wait. What? We should talk it over and decide how to censor the site? Nah. We will never tell the users of the site that they cannot have and express their own opinions. 

2 minutes ago, janrichmond said:

I don't think you're being fair to members of this forum to say that. We allow criticism here and we allow praise. Most of all we allow opinions.

Of course he's being unfair. There's a very vocal minority on the site who likes to frame all the users here as "complaining about everything" simply because they do not praise everything GNR does. 

[allwaystired]

Just now, Mysteron said:

If you skip a few levels and skew what I say, then yes. But that is not what I mean.

I'm just saying that the LV concerts are above some people's pay grade, they are aimed at someone else. But remember, there are people that cannot even afford the standard concerts. There are people what cannot even watch on YouTube or whatever. I'm just saying that while people are moaning about what they cannot afford above them, there are others out there that wish they have done what half of you have done

 

"There's people in Africa happy if they have food, I doubt many of you worry about them". Can't do much 'skewing' of that. It's saying people here don't care about people in Africa, which is absurd. 

There's ALWAYS someone worse off in life, yes. By your logic though, no one can call anything bullshit unless there is no-one worse off than them! 

 

[RussTCB]

18 minutes ago, allwaystired said:

"There's people in Africa happy if they have food, I doubt many of you worry about them". Can't do much 'skewing' of that. It's saying people here don't care about people in Africa, which is absurd. 

There's ALWAYS someone worse off in life, yes. By your logic though, no one can call anything bullshit unless there is no-one worse off than them! 

 

I'm so sick of this "the people who are complaining must not be able to afford the tickets" line of thinking we've been seeing today. 

I'm not rich by any means and I could easily go to both Vegas shows if I so chose. I'm not going to but that's beside the point. Whether or not users on this forum can afford the tickets has zero to do with the fact that the prices themselves are obscene. 

[Mysteron]

22 minutes ago, allwaystired said:

"There's people in Africa happy if they have food, I doubt many of you worry about them". Can't do much 'skewing' of that. It's saying people here don't care about people in Africa, which is absurd. 

There's ALWAYS someone worse off in life, yes. By your logic though, no one can call anything bullshit unless there is no-one worse off than them! 

 

4 minutes ago, RussTCB said:

I'm so sick of this "the people who are complaining must not be able to afford the tickets" line of thinking we've been seeing today. 

I'm not rich by any means and I could easily go to both Vegas shows if I so chose. I'm not going to but that's beside the point. Whether or not users on this forum can afford the tickets has zero to do with the fact that the prices themselves are obscene. 

 

34 minutes ago, allwaystired said:

"There's people in Africa happy if they have food, I doubt many of you worry about them". Can't do much 'skewing' of that. It's saying people here don't care about people in Africa, which is absurd. 

There's ALWAYS someone worse off in life, yes. By your logic though, no one can call anything bullshit unless there is no-one worse off than them! 

 

It was a broader point, but it is lost. It's fine, no offence meant

[allwaystired]

Just now, Mysteron said:

 

It was a broader point, but it is lost. It's fine, no offence meant

Fair enough. 

[Mysteron]

22 minutes ago, RussTCB said:

I'm so sick of this "the people who are complaining must not be able to afford the tickets" line of thinking we've been seeing today. 

I'm not rich by any means and I could easily go to both Vegas shows if I so chose. I'm not going to but that's beside the point. Whether or not users on this forum can afford the tickets has zero to do with the fact that the prices themselves are obscene. 

If they played Hammersmith or somewhere, I would probably pay it. I've had meals more expensive. Just me though. (Just to say that we save for this, and it is normally something special as part of a holiday etc..)

Maybe if the band could do some fan concerts like we had years ago at smaller venues at better prices, that would help

Edited June 19, 2019 by Mysteron

[-W.A.R-]

It would take something truly special for me to shell out $1000 for a show.

I'm talking Layne Staley coming back from the dead for a one off AIC show

[DieselDaisy]

 

[Sydney Fan]

5 minutes ago, -W.A.R- said:

It would take something truly special for me to shell out $1000 for a show.

I'm talking Layne Staley coming back from the dead for a one off AIC show

Considering dio is looking at doing a hologram of ronnie dio for upcoming shows, that could eventuate once queen work out how to do this with freddie.

[allwaystired]

4 minutes ago, Sydney Fan said:

Considering dio is looking at doing a hologram of ronnie dio for upcoming shows, that could eventuate once queen work out how to do this with freddie.

I've always maintained it's only a matter of time before a corpse of someone goes on tour; they reel it out, backing band plays, people gawp at it and say things like "well, it's the next best thing to seeing him play" or "I missed the chance to see him when he was alive, so no way am I going to miss this." 

It'll happen. 

[Sydney Fan]

1 minute ago, allwaystired said:

I've always maintained it's only a matter of time before a corpse of someone goes on tour; they reel it out, backing band plays, people gawp at it and say things like "well, it's the next best thing to seeing him play" or "I missed the chance to see him when he was alive, so no way am I going to miss this." 

It'll happen. 

Agree, i think elvis old band tried to do it with elvis a couple of years ago but dont know the outcome of that. As technology gets better it will happen.

[allwaystired]

1 minute ago, Sydney Fan said:

Agree, i think elvis old band tried to do it with elvis a couple of years ago but dont know the outcome of that. As technology gets better it will happen.

With a corpse?! I know they did it with a hologram, but I hadn't heard that. I'll be pleased if it's true - I've been telling people it will happen for years! 

[downzy]

Look, for years artist would charge “fair” prices for their tickets and scalpers would sell them at inflated prices because that’s ultimately what the market will bear.  Artists have decided to be their own scalpers since they figure they should make the most money from their performances rather than an independent scalper.

It is what it is. 

Is it crazy for the average Joe like myself. Yep. Makes zero sense. But I don’t have fuck you money. It’s the same reason I don’t get too upset at not being able to afford to have GNR play my birthday party, when other people can and have.  

If the market will bear $2k seats in Vegas, then so be it. 

If not, well, be prepared to see some pretty hefty  price cutting closer to the date. 

We’ve seen this at many GNR concerts as well as last year’s Locked and Loaded Box set. 

Guns N’ Roses is a business first and foremost. This should be apparent to anyone paying attention the last twenty years. Not ideal for us fans, but as I said before, it is what it is. 

[RussTCB]

49 minutes ago, Mysteron said:

 

It was a broader point, but it is lost. It's fine, no offence meant

You didn't say anything that was over anyone's head. Your overall point was just incorrect is all.

44 minutes ago, Mysteron said:

If they played Hammersmith or somewhere, I would probably pay it. I've had meals more expensive. Just me though. (Just to say that we save for this, and it is normally something special as part of a holiday etc..)

Maybe if the band could do some fan concerts like we had years ago at smaller venues at better prices, that would help

I've had meals that expensive too but I've never felt the need to mention it on this forum as if that somehow validates what I can afford or what the band should be charging. 

[Mysteron]

10 minutes ago, RussTCB said:

You didn't say anything that was over anyone's head. Your overall point was just incorrect is all.

I've had meals that expensive too but I've never felt the need to mention it on this forum as if that somehow validates what I can afford or what the band should be charging. 

I'll go with my other point was incorrect. But you cannot invalidate me as a person who would pay more for a smaller venue or an expensive dinner. That is my choice. 

[Mysteron]

21 minutes ago, downzy said:

Look, for years artist would charge “fair” prices for their tickets and scalpers would sell them at inflated prices because that’s ultimately what the market will bear.  Artists have decided to be their own scalpers since they figure they should make the most money from their performances rather than an independent scalper.

It is what it is. 

Is it crazy for the average Joe like myself. Yep. Makes zero sense. But I don’t have fuck you money. It’s the same reason I don’t get too upset at not being able to afford to have GNR play my birthday party, when other people can and have.  

If the market will bear $2k seats in Vegas, then so be it. 

If not, well, be prepared to see some pretty hefty  price cutting closer to the date. 

We’ve seen this at many GNR concerts as well as last year’s Locked and Loaded Box set. 

Guns N’ Roses is a business first and foremost. This should be apparent to anyone paying attention the last twenty years. Not ideal for us fans, but as I said before, it is what it is. 

Exactly

[RussTCB]

15 minutes ago, Mysteron said:

I'll go with my other point was incorrect. But you cannot invalidate me as a person who would pay more for a smaller venue or an expensive dinner. That is my choice. 

Did you not see the part where I was telling everyone who said they're going that I'm happy for them and I hope they have a great time? 

In short, none of this has anything to do with what each person can afford. It's about what each person sees the value in. Just because someone chooses to go to an expensive dinner or concert and someone else chooses not to does not make either side superior to the other. 

[Mysteron]

2 minutes ago, RussTCB said:

Did you not see the part where I was telling everyone who said they're going that I'm happy for them and I hope they have a great time? 

In short, none of this has anything to do with what each person can afford. It's about what each person sees the value in. Just because someone chooses to go to an expensive dinner or concert and someone else chooses not to does not make either side superior to the other. 

Ur first paragraph is nice. 

I have no idea how my comments helter skeltered to where its at, but I'll go with ur first paragraph. I think the smaller venue will be a great experience 

[RussTCB]

6 minutes ago, Mysteron said:

Ur first paragraph is nice. 

I have no idea how my comments helter skeltered to where its at, but I'll go with ur first paragraph. I think the smaller venue will be a great experience 

We're all in agreement that a smaller venue is cool. 

The disagreements came about when people started trying to justify the insane prices the band is charging for those two shows. 

[downzy]

10 minutes ago, RussTCB said:

The disagreements came about when people started trying to justify the insane prices the band is charging for those two shows. 

I think there's little justification for those prices in any real objective sense.  I hate paying anything above $100 for a concert since it's so momentary.  Live music is great and all, but real money for a concert experience doesn't sit well with me.  That said, everyone is different and many might find what I spend on replacement heads for my electric toothbrush (Philips Diamond Clean, FYI) might be crazy.  

If there are people out there who truly see the value of spending a couple of grand to see GNR in a small venue, then so be it.  Not how I would spend my money, but apparently there are those out there willing to fork over thousands to meet a rock star in person.  It only makes sense there's enough people out there who'd spend a small fortune to have a somewhat unique concert experience.  I don't necessarily begrudge the band for charging what a number of people are willing to pay.  The only time I take issue with a band is when they misread a market and have to discount tickets closer to the date.  It penalizes (to a certain degree) those who jumped on early.  If GNR can sell out a 4000 person venue with sky high tickets, well, good for them.  

Could I afford it if I had to.  Sure.  Will I?  Absolutely not.  Those criticizing others for not being able to afford it are missing the point.  

[Gordon Comstock]

57 minutes ago, downzy said:

Look, for years artist would charge “fair” prices for their tickets and scalpers would sell them at inflated prices because that’s ultimately what the market will bear.  Artists have decided to be their own scalpers since they figure they should make the most money from their performances rather than an independent scalper.

It is what it is. 

Is it crazy for the average Joe like myself. Yep. Makes zero sense. But I don’t have fuck you money. It’s the same reason I don’t get too upset at not being able to afford to have GNR play my birthday party, when other people can and have.  

If the market will bear $2k seats in Vegas, then so be it. 

If not, well, be prepared to see some pretty hefty  price cutting closer to the date. 

We’ve seen this at many GNR concerts as well as last year’s Locked and Loaded Box set. 

Guns N’ Roses is a business first and foremost. This should be apparent to anyone paying attention the last twenty years. Not ideal for us fans, but as I said before, it is what it is. 

I get your point but GNR has taken it to another level. It's beyond 'being the scalper', that's the kind of thing that lead to $200-350 tickets for most of the NITL tour, which was also ridiculous but understandable. But the prices for the Vegas show are just extortionate. Now I'm definitely not rich but I *could* buy a ticket to one of those shows, like I could have bought a Locked N Loaded box-set, but just because I could throw that money at the band doesn't mean it's worth it. It comes across as a big 'fuck you' to the fanbase, as the shows get closer I'm sure they'll discount the tickets but they'll probably still be more expensive than regular tickets.

I guess my line of thinking is, for example, when NuGNR played shows in Vegas between 2011-2014 they managed to keep tourists/casual fans filling the venue, but ticket prices were reasonable. Why do they think, 4 years into the NITL tour, they can suddenly charge $1000 for tickets just because it's a smaller venue in Vegas? It seems like they're just waiting to discount the tickets, so they can advertise that they're 'discounted', while still ridiculously overcharging.

[downzy]

9 minutes ago, Gordon Comstock said:

But the prices for the Vegas show are just extortionate

Extortion is when you're being forced to do something.  Nobody is forcing you to see a GNR show.  

9 minutes ago, Gordon Comstock said:

It comes across as a big 'fuck you' to the fanbase

$1k for a box set could be viewed as fuck you to the fanbase.

$750 VIP seats, the only means of sitting in the first seven rows, during the NITL tour could be seen as a fuck you to the fanbase. 

The fact that we're now on year three of a tour without any hint of new music could be considered a fuck you to the fanbase.

I'm not saying you're wrong, but just where do you want to draw the line here? 

For me it's in line of what this tour and band has been about for the last three years: maximizing income.  I don't doubt there aren't interpersonal and music reasons for it happening, but let's not kid ourselves: this is an operation to make money.  

9 minutes ago, Gordon Comstock said:

but they'll probably still be more expensive than regular tickets.

As they should be, since outside of the Troubadour and Apollo shows they haven't played smaller venues.  How much more expensive?  Well, I suppose that depends on the person.

9 minutes ago, Gordon Comstock said:

I guess my line of thinking is, for example, when NuGNR played shows in Vegas between 2011-2014 they managed to keep tourists/casual fans filling the venue, but ticket prices were reasonable. Why do they think, 4 years into the NITL tour, they can suddenly charge $1000 for tickets just because it's a smaller venue in Vegas? It seems like they're just waiting to discount the tickets, so they can advertise that they're 'discounted', while still ridiculously overcharging.

Axl + Slash + Duff + Small Venue + Vegas (playground of the fuck you moneyed) = Insane Ticket Prices

Axl + a bunch of guys nobody has heard outside the fan forums = moderately priced tickets

[Mysteron]

1 minute ago, RussTCB said:

We're all in agreement that a smaller venue is cool. 

The disagreements came about when people started trying to justify the insane prices the band is charging for those two shows. 

 

6 minutes ago, downzy said:

I think there's little justification for those prices in any real objective sense.  I hate paying anything above $100 for a concert since it's so momentary.  Live music is great and all, but real money for a concert experience doesn't sit well with me.  That said, everyone is different and many might find what I spend on replacement heads for my electric toothbrush (Philips Diamond Clean, FYI) might be crazy.  

If there are people out there who truly see the value of spending a couple of grand to see GNR in a small venue, then so be it.  Not how I would spend my money, but apparently there are those out there willing to fork over thousands to meet a rock star in person.  It only makes sense there's enough people out there who'd spend a small fortune to have a somewhat unique concert experience.  I don't necessarily begrudge the band for charging what a number of people are willing to pay.  The only time I take issue with a band is when they misread a market and have to discount tickets closer to the date.  It penalizes (to a certain degree) those who jumped on early.  If GNR can sell out a 4000 person venue with sky high tickets, well, good for them.  

Could I afford it if I had to.  Sure.  Will I?  Absolutely not.  Those criticizing others for not being able to afford it are missing the point.  

There should be no criticism anywhere. Going with Russ' point. The tickets are for the people who see value in the prices. There are other venues, and other tickets for other people 

[downzy]

6 minutes ago, Mysteron said:

 

There should be no criticism anywhere. Going with Russ' point. The tickets are for the people who see value in the prices. There are other venues, and other tickets for other people 

I mean, to a certain extent.  

I understand there are those who thought rolling in a GNR show during a Vegas trip would be a fun excursion.  It's disappointing that because GNR is asking for a weekly pay check for tickets they may not get to take that trip they were hoping for.  So I get the disappointment.  Sporting events and music concerts are turning into events exclusive solely for the rich.  That is a sad proposition when you think about it.  

I looked at perhaps going to Vegas to see Aerosmith as an excuse to visit and see both.  But when I saw the prices Aerosmith wanted for their residency shows I balked.  It's a shame for me.  But at the same time, if there are 4000 people willing to pay it or see value, then why shouldn't the band charge that amount for the seats.  Same thing happened earlier when I looked at seeing The Black Keys in my home town.  I just couldn't justify what they wanted per ticket.  Concert tickets in general are way too high.  GNR is taking it to the next level with Vegas, but if the market bears it, so be it.