DavidEye said:

Thanks David!! It does.

Ticketmaster Auction Will Let Highest Bidder Set Concert Prices

It was reported on NPGMC via a link to a NYTimes article that Ticketmaster is moving towards an "auction" model to set ticket prices -- and needless to say the price a Ticketmaster talking head was quoted as saying was $1000.

Here is the actual quote I'm referencing:

"The tickets are worth what they're worth," said John Pleasants, Ticketmaster's president and chief executive. "If somebody wants to charge $50 for a ticket, but it's actually worth $1,000 on eBay, the ticket's worth $1,000. I think more and more, our clients — the promoters, the clients in the buildings and the bands themselves — are saying to themselves, `Maybe that money should be coming to me instead of Bob the Broker.' "

Fleetwood Mac at Brisbane, $200, $150, $93 (AUS dollars)

So $170 isn't too bad?
For 6-15 rows seats.

Dont do it! I think we're seeing why he doesn't have alot of friends, and why is career is hanging by a thread.
You have to separate your musical appreciation for his work from a objective look at what type of person would do something like this.

You people have supported him when no one else would and he repays you like this. He owes YOU! believe it or not.

Money matters now! It sho didnt matter yerterday. Just when you think that you have enough,thats when it all up and fly's away...So steal it from you fans?...Ops I mean family or friends..yeah right!!!

All I can hope is that everyone who is pissed at this makes their prescence FELT over at NPGMC continuously until someone DOES take note. Enough of his pseudo religious bullshit already.
It's rotting his image from the inside out. Strap in, it's gonna be a bumpy ride...

I really feel for you all. I get a nasty feeling this will be the theme for the whole tour. Better start asking for money towards the tickets as Xmas presents.

NEFRETIRI said:

It IS true... This is the new post from PaisleyPark9

Posted: 25 Sep 2003 14:29 Post subject: CORRECTION: Members attend pre-show soundcheck

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High

We apologize 4 the miscommunication. Members who purchase the "Diamond" tickets thru this website WILL be able 2 attend the pre-show soundcheck.

NPGMC

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bananacologne said:

Oh I thought you said strap on.

If you want the VIP option, you pay VIP prices.

The 'standard' ticket prices to experience the standard show minus 'meet and greet', 'pre-show party with refreshments', 'soundcheck access', 'aftershow', 'laminate' and 'ONA Live box-set'are very reasonable.

ian said:

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Agreed.

Mr7 said:

Oh? So you're saying that they're NOT taking the piss? Sure, I dont expect much for my $25 by any means, (and Im sure Im not alone) but hiking the prices up THAT much out of reach of his FAN-BASE? Come on! YOU DO THE MATH...Frankly, I think its pathetic. He should know better.
Alienation anyone? Free with every ticket purchased.

Diva said:

bkw said:

So you expected the same thing this year for $25, that last year cost $100?

bkw said:

They have posted a change on the NPGMC, that the Diamond level will ALSO have access to the soundcheck.

That means at $117 US you are getting the same thing that we got last year, at a comparative price.

The higher prices are if you want anything add'l. Obviously if you don't want to take advantage of that add'l stuff you can still enjoy the soundcheck from the first 15 rows just like last year.

bananacologne said:

But, you know the bad thing about this is that people will bitch, but still pay to see Prince or go to the soundcheck and won't say a damn word on how he is ripping them off. All they will do is sit there and grin from ear to ear like nothings going on."Yes Prince is a Hypercrit, but his fans are to!"

no

the bad thing is that they announce this mere hours befoer the tickets go on sale when they KNOW most people wont check the site before ordering tickets.

How convenient this info was omitted from the email.

very convenient for them.

FunkyStrange said:

Aren't those "diamond" tickets to be purchased through the "backstage pass" area of the NPGMC website?

Joshy said:

You are absolutely right! That is outrageous! I don't care who he is. I would pay that kind of money to see someone that passed away in my family but PRINCE. Give me a break! What in the world is he thinking?

The brotha dun bumped his head!

NuPwrSoul said:

I'm happy now!

bkw said:

I'm happy for you too bkw! Hope yall have a good time!

hi!
last year on the ona-tour, i was in:

-frankfurt
-rotterdam, and stayed there for 2 days
-antwerpen
-berlin
-paris + aftershow, and stayed there for 3 days
-rotterdam + aftershow

and i paid totaly approx.:
800 Euro = 920 US Dollar

that`s the price now for one concert!!!

>>>what`s going on???

taner said:

No that is not the price of one concert. One concert + soundcheck access is approximately $117 US dollars, which is comparable to what was offered last year.

If, *IF* people would like to get more than what was offered last year, there are additional options with additional costs.

Yeah this thread went well.

2the9s said:

SensualMelody said:

Nah, he just shouldnt sell himself at all. I think charging people only to shake your hand and have a quick chat mounts to selling your soul.

NuPwrSoul said:

Indeed u do people, indeed u do.

So make yourselves HEARD

yes, i have sent a 'remark' to NPGMC how disappointed I am P sells his soul by selling such silly meet and greet stuff

and you should know: i am not a complainer

i would suggest others do so too, when you are disappointed

Go find other artists that do not charge as much. Go to the record store and buy some new music.