Use Your Delusion II

I need to get rid of 2 of my 4 tickets to the July 3rd Chicago show - Section A2 Row 18.  I'll eat the fees and knock $10 off face, so $480 total.

2 hours ago, Sprite said:

It's possible but 2 points come to mind to counter yours which are Slash and Axl are the big draw. Duff is the cherry on top. The general fanbase/public does not know the band like us. I think it's a stretch to imply these shows could be being hurt by Melissa or Richard. Most people going to these shows have never heard of mygnrforum.com.

I don't think the names Richard, Melissa, Frank, Izzy, Steven, etc. mean much to casual fans.  I do think the word "reunion" does.  When those fans see headlines about the partial "reunion" and then see ticket prices, some of them might decide it's not worth it.

I personally enjoyed the current lineup in Vegas and got tickets for Chicago as well.  It's the best version of GNR in 23 years and it might be all we get, so I will enjoy every minute.

23 minutes ago, Tom-Ass said:

Tickets that went on sale before any one actually knew who was in the line up and got to see this band perform sold a lot better.  Not saying that is what is happening with these second shows, but it could be a factor. 

Before the tour started I planned on following this band every where I could.. Any local shows in New England, Cincinnati, Met Life.. Now I am just doing 1 of the 2 home town shows. I don't regret it bu I wouldn't have done Vegas either if I knew then what I know now.

The lineup is most certainly a factor.  I bought my Vegas tix expecting what I got but HOPING for at least a brief appearance of the Appetite lineup. 

When the buzz was at its highest, Chicago sold out in days, not minutes.  Still impressive, but they had to expect some sort of jolt would be needed for the 2nd shows to sell well.  I'm hoping for a killer opener or Adler/Izzy guest appearances...but I wouldn't be surprised if we get neither.

7 minutes ago, GoBucky said:

How are the second NY and Boston shows selling? 

Boston - not so great

New Jersey - better

Regarding the second Chicago show - I have a feeling most people willing to spend $270+ for a GNR ticket probably know about the concert by now.  Promotion may draw the attention of casual fans, but most of the cheapest seats are already scooped up.  The idea of a sparse Soldier Field crowd in a big city market could be impacting plans for second shows in other places like Toronto.

6 minutes ago, Sprite said:

I think you have to remember the soonest show is still a month and a half away. The furthest is 3.5 months. We don't really know what to expect promotion wise, as Guns seems to do it randomly for lack of a better word. It's very possible they have a media circuit similar to what AC/DC is doing now. I know we've gotten some billboards in the cities, and a few snippets now and then from the twitter page, but I'd be surprised if this was all there was. They could be waiting till early June to really start the promo, interviews, etc. I think you've got to time it right for the biggest impact, and it could still be too early, especially for the later dates.

Or if this is all there is going to be, well I'll be damned. Selling out, or almost sold out shows 1.5-3.5 months in advance with nothing more than a billboard, a 30 second clip at the Troubadour, and wildly expensive concert tickets. 

Maybe silence is their thing today. It's certainly unique. In the 80's and 90's you had the danger factor. Chinese really held that silent mystique too. So maybe they got older and couldn't run with the danger thing anymore.  

Guns N' Roses 2016 Tour: Not In This Lifetime. "The most mysterious band in the world!!"

I agree with pretty much everything you said.  I fully expect some sort of media blitz once AXL/DC is on hiatus and the tour officially kicks off.  I imagine there could also be a few surprises in store (announcement of opening acts, guest appearances, etc.) which would increase demand.  Nevertheless, I am surprised that ticket sales for day 2 in Chicago are as weak as they are at this point.

Whatever.  I was Row N of the upper level in Vegas and am be happy to be 18 rows back on the floor, regardless of how many empty seats might be behind me!

Sales for day 2 in Chicago have really slowed to a crawl.  Entire rows on the floor in the A and B sections must have been withheld and are now appearing as available.  I got Section A2 row 18 in the Citi presale - didn't think I would be able to get better seats a couple weeks later...

Section C1, Row 3.  Opinions, please....are those going to be horrible seats with half the stage obstructed?  I also grabbed 2 tix in Section 218, Row 16 just in case.