Noodled24 said:

CandaceS said:

Still no sticky?

What´s up?

They would't be charging those high prices if they didn't think people would buy the tickets. I don't people realized that it costed Prince a lot of money to run Paisley Park.

I just hope they give people who are paying the high prices a great vaule for their money and don't forget others who can't go into those high price rates.

Seems like they have a pretty good sense of what will sell in spite of all the negativity from many fans I've seen on FB. I'm happy about that because I do want PP to survive and hopefully thrive. Can't imagine that the winter months will be very busy given weather conditions...but what do I know, I'm not involved in all this.

rogifan said:

donnyenglish said:

That is true. They are not going to make everyone happy. I can tell you that $999 sounds like a shake down to me regardless of the date or content. $499 is a shakedown too.

[Edited 11/28/16 10:30am]

I would love to understand the thought behind pricing. Why would they intentionally price it to where many would think it's an outrageous cash grab? If nothing else it looks bad from a PR standpoint. They're not charging outrageous prices for tours or merchandise so why for this?

it's called paying for the Estate Tax which will be over $100 million dollars.

Mumio said:

And on Sundays, beginning Dec. 4, the duo, who also own People’s Organic restaurants in the Twin Cities, will offer brunch via a VIP tour package called the “Brunch Experience.” Tickets to the tour and brunch run $100 apiece.

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http://www.twincities.com...-for-tour/

Why they got the egg looking big as main Paisley?

donnyenglish said:

rogifan said:

If Prince was around, no doubt I would have spent the bucks!

But I guess the next closest thing would be to view pro shot concerts and videos that are not released in a home theater setting with food and drink. Like for hours.

That would get me there since the last big thing in 2002.

oliviacamron said:

donnyenglish said:

I have never paid $999 for the Prince celebrations when he was alive. I'm not sure that he would want us to be celebrating the day he died. Most of us already did the tributes and have seen many of the acts that are performing, so they better come up with something else, i.e., viewing of the entirety of the January 21st shows or this won't be well received.

I would whether put money towards the best private detective in America. Wouldn't it be great if the Purple army was for real and we hired a detective? Just thoughts

A private detective? For what?

1contessa said:

No thanks.

right.

I'm glad they sold out of the VIP tickets, I only wish that I could say one of them were mine.

Mumio said:

Really don't see the big deal given how many performers are going to be there and the other things that go with the cost. Why do people think that those who've performed with Prince in the past think those people should do this for free or short money? I don't think it's too much to ask for since most people who go on vacation every year probably spend a couple thousand anyway. So why the angst? It's the same on FB, people saying "oh, I paid $250 for a week of performances by Prince back in 2002". Seriously? These things aren't comparable and no one is gonna pay any amount of money ever again to see Prince live so a ridiculous comparison imo. Take it or leave it...but damn, it's tiresome to see his fans bitching constantly about everything being done to keep PP operational. Would you all be happy if it closed down and had to be sold because people didn't want to pay to support the cost? People don't really think the family should foot the bill, do they? How else will the doors stay open? People need to get a grip and stop complaining all the time about everything. Sorry to rant, but I'm tired of this same scenario played over and over and over.

rkayla said:

Mumio said:

Really don't see the big deal given how many performers are going to be there and the other things that go with the cost. Why do people think that those who've performed with Prince in the past think those people should do this for free or short money? I don't think it's too much to ask for since most people who go on vacation every year probably spend a couple thousand anyway. So why the angst? It's the same on FB, people saying "oh, I paid $250 for a week of performances by Prince back in 2002". Seriously? These things aren't comparable and no one is gonna pay any amount of money ever again to see Prince live so a ridiculous comparison imo. Take it or leave it...but damn, it's tiresome to see his fans bitching constantly about everything being done to keep PP operational. Would you all be happy if it closed down and had to be sold because people didn't want to pay to support the cost? People don't really think the family should foot the bill, do they? How else will the doors stay open? People need to get a grip and stop complaining all the time about everything. Sorry to rant, but I'm tired of this same scenario played over and over and over.

Ditto

rogifan said:

So apparently there are two of Prince's vehicles on display in the soundstage now. I wonder if they will open the area where he kept his cars for the celebration event? It would be cool to see all of them. https://www.facebook.com/...0638374771

Sigh...Now I know why Prince could've taken the place of my man. The cars are just as beautiful as Prince was.

[Edited 12/6/16 19:16pm]

rkayla said:

Mumio said:

Really don't see the big deal given how many performers are going to be there and the other things that go with the cost. Why do people think that those who've performed with Prince in the past think those people should do this for free or short money? I don't think it's too much to ask for since most people who go on vacation every year probably spend a couple thousand anyway. So why the angst? It's the same on FB, people saying "oh, I paid $250 for a week of performances by Prince back in 2002". Seriously? These things aren't comparable and no one is gonna pay any amount of money ever again to see Prince live so a ridiculous comparison imo. Take it or leave it...but damn, it's tiresome to see his fans bitching constantly about everything being done to keep PP operational. Would you all be happy if it closed down and had to be sold because people didn't want to pay to support the cost? People don't really think the family should foot the bill, do they? How else will the doors stay open? People need to get a grip and stop complaining all the time about everything. Sorry to rant, but I'm tired of this same scenario played over and over and over.

TRUTH... well said

Forgive me if my post is redundant compared with others', but GEEMONEEZ, LOUISE! $999.00???!!! For me to pay that, Prince would have to be resurrected and appear in the flesh! I don't mean to be macabre or disrespectful, but this is a bit much. I have paid $400 for concert tickets, but a grand is a bit large for a “celebration” with only one meal pass. For that amount of money, meal passes should be provided for each day, not just one meal. I may have misunderstood because it says “a meal pass,” so that may mean one meal each day, which would be a better deal, but still...

I'm surprised those tickets are sold out, but Price has fans from all socioeconomic groups with deep pockets or fans who will scrimp and scrape to save enough to be a part of this, but I can't do it. I mean, if I were in better physical condition, I might have considered it, but I know my body, and I wouldn't be able to stand for long periods.