yeah, it sounds f'n hard but it will get the point across. if people don't pay the prices, the lesson will be learned. sure, you risk not seeing prince live but, in the big scheme of things, do you feel he deserves this kind of support?

i really want to do this but I'm just too afraid to miss him. he's got us. he knows he'll sell the tickets regardless if only five people buy the thousand dollar ones and 10 buy the 350 ones.
no one will notice if your not there

In all due respect, that's easy for you - or me - or just about anyone in the States - to say.

What I find most distasteful about this whole thing is that these prices play on the fact that his Australian fans haven't seen him play on their turf in AGES, and he seems to be exploiting this anticipation for more than it's worth (which is a lot).

The saddest part is, I bet it will be an effective ploy.

Man, it's my Prince analogy all over again...being a fan of the man is like having an emotionally abusive asshole of a boyfriend, but damn does he tear it up in the sack.

Anxiety said:

Yes, and we know almost for sure that he will never come back.


You crack me up anxiety!

Those prices are fucking insane!!

If I were an aussie, I WOULDN'T buy the tickets. But it wouldn't be out of protest, it would be because I could never afford the fucking things!

If I bought two of the BEST seats, it would be roughly the same cost as my tuition for an entire semester, not including textbooks.

Those prices are outrageous, and it's, well it's just sad that so many real lovers and supporters of Prince will not get to experience him in concert the way they deserve to experience him.

no, its not easy for me to say. i have friends in sydney and they are going to be so disappointed at this turn of events.

yeah, i live in the states. it doesn't change the fact that i've lost all respect for him. i will no longer support his work. i think he is greedy. he casts judgements on people and their gods meanwhile shows us that his god is $$$.

i'm sorry, i just can't support him any longer. it amazes me that i see these people writing about how they feel they HAVE to pay those exorbitant prices because they love his music. he is a phony. yeah, he can play guitar and all that shit but he's just a man.

a greedy man at that.

I'mNotJustSayin...

I'm not disagreeing with your comments or even suggesting that your rage is misdirected. I don't disagree with what you're saying. BUT. When was the last time you saw the man in concert? Okay, you have friends in Sydney, but we're not talking about them right now...though I'd LOVE to hear their thoughts on this.

I'm not talking about what's fair. I'm talking about what's probable. The man's playing on his Australian fans' anticipation to squeeze every last nickel out of them, all for the sake of fan loyalty. I find it tacky and disappointing, but the bottom line is, once again, people are gonna take his ridiculous bullshit.

I'm not saying it's fair or right. But damn if it's not an effective little scam, huh?

Anxiety said:

oh, sadly enough, it will be effective. only because people are going to buy into this belief that he is worth it.

but, i get your point. i just think, in plain english, Prince is an asshole.

your so right anxiety.
im going to be one of those suckers who take it because i want to see him love more than anything else, so bye bye to $400...

imnotsayinthisjust2bnasty said:

Yeah, but this isn't news.

ally85 said:

Why not $170?

Honestly, I'm starting to think that it's not so bad for $40 extra to get guaranteed first 15 rows seating.

The lack of soundchecks/aftershows, however...that is a different matter entirely and I agree with what most of you are saying 100%.

Anxiety said:

true...true.

but it always seemes excusable before. its just so obvious this time that he's f'n with every one of his aussie fans.

I dunno if you're completely feeling my side of the argument, which isn't really an argument but more of an...erm...observation? Analysis? I dunno, man...

I agree with the title of this thread. If folks think the pricing is unfair, don't buy the damn tickets.

But I'm not gonna hold it against the people who DO buy the tickets, because the fucker has his fans by the balls, he's dangling some funky-ass carrots over their heads, and it's gotta be AWFULLY tempting to play into his scam of using a long absence from Australian stages to bleed fans dry, for the sake of some of the shit they're offering.

I'm just saying it's easier for us to balk at it because we've had it quite a bit better. I mean, really. We have.

I guess "in plain English", I'm just saying that my deepest sympathies lie with the folks who are planning/debating going to these shows, and I'm really interested to see and hear what the Aussie fans have to say about this.

imnotsayinthisjust2bnasty said:

BOYCOTT BOYCOTT BOYCOTT

I live in Melbourne Australia

Prince has only ever visited our shores once.. in 1992.

I have spent thousands of dollars supporting him over the years... paying $198 australian dollars to join the npgmusicclub in 2002, being promised things like soundchecks, and a special "not available in stores" box set.

I saw the box set 2 months later for $50 at quite a few stores... and as prince never bothered to visit australia... my $198 really did nothing for me but make his pockets fatter.

I didnt join this year because im sick of wasting my money on him.

He has constantly disapointed his fans in australia... sure... our population is quite small... but i know some pretty die hard fams here. That disapointment continued today. $1000 to meet him... and be on stage etc...

WHAT DO THEY CONSIDER MEETING HIM? Who does he think he is??? Is that another sham to get people to spend their hard earned $1000 and get nothing for it... 2 many broken promises and all of the prince fams here in australia that i know... also feel the same way.

Im going... because ultimately he has helped me find myself, helped me find God, and inspires me greatly... but ill be sitting in the first 5 rows only.

After this... I couldnt care less if he ever comes back.


From a S ad and disgruntled Gemini

Z

MamaLisa said:

Mama...that is just the point...
You don't care if he comes back...so why waste your money now..it doesn't make much sense.
All the things you just said doesn't justify you going in the first place...
You're doing exactly WHAT HE WANTS YOU TO DO...pay his god damn rent...and for what?!?!!

Re-consider girl...

BOYCOTT, BOYCOTT, BOYCOTT!!!

2 begin with - there's no FRIGGIN' way!
I'd pay $1000 2 sit on stage with the dude.

LOVE his music and style, but my belief is, when u get that close 2 heroes, they sometimes let u down.

Last year, I had an invite 2 go 2 Briz, meet GENE $IMMONS (KISS), shake his hand and get an autograph for $200 - I declined.

I'm actually glad that option's not available in BRIZ.

Plus! I'll still be hung over from INDY weekend, lotsa booze, lotsa sun and lotsa GIRLS wearing very little...he he he.

Exactly how much are the ticket prices anyway?

Ok,I just saw the prices posted on another thread.Whew!! And I thought Madonna's tickets were high...lol

Hmmm... In my opinion there's nothing "unreasonable" about it. The diamond tickets gets you great seats, and are not astronomically expensive.

Sure, it's the equivalent of about £70 UKP but considering your NPGMC club membership was only $25 USD, it kinda balances out a bit. Gotta offset the price-cut of the club membership somehow I guess. Surely you didn't expect the same deal as 2002 for a quarter of the price?

I think a lot of Australian fans will be hungry to see Prince, it has been a long time. This touring is how Prince sustains his business nowadays, he's gotta pay for NPGMC somehow I guess You can either stump up the cash or not.

Personally, if I was in Australia, I'd be delighted to have such a wide variety of options regarding tickets. Of course if cash was a problem for me I'd go with the generic public tickets - I presume they are a lot less than 171 australian dollars?

im going to pay the $400 because i want the soundcheks and after (pre. whatever) party.

he hasnt been here for 11 years and there is no way that in the next few years i could ever make it overseas somewhere to see prince perform. this is my one chance. and tho i realise we are begin screwed because prices are expensive i cant help it. i really really want to see him live. the carrot looks too damn tastey to even consider not taking it!

Just Imagine:

- Meet and greet and no fams on stage
- Soundcheck and no fams in the front row
- Pre Party and no fams in the building
- Performance in front of 15 empty front rows


How about that? I must say that I would most certainly not buy any "preferred" tickets for Aussie shows. But some may say it is easy for me, cuz I have seen him in Europe 3 times...

Peace, to y'all

Really, if money is a problem for anyone I would suggest going for the generic public tickets for the shows. You'll still really enjoy the gig, without the big hole left in your pocket afterwards.

Also - *newsflash* soundchecks are NOT very interesting. It is strictly "obsessed fan only" - a premium rate service, it makes sense to charge for it like that. If you can't afford, you aren't missing much. Go and enjoy the music.

soundchecks are NOT very interesting it has normally a family vibe - unless you've eaten only bread one month before the concert to be able to afford to buy the ticket

Don't come 2 the concert Don't come 2 the concert Don't come 2 the concert Don't come 2 the concert Don't come 2 the concert Don't come 2 the concert Don't come 2 the concert Don't come 2 the concert Don't come 2 the concert

I hope the tickets are cheaper when he makes it to the States...lol...

well he's givin away the ona live set " nice way to get rid of "Overstock" cus it just wasnt sellin retail wise. dont get me wrong it wasnt a bad Live set,accept the aftershow disc. im sorry i Love ya New York, but that aftershow was bloody terrible.

i thought the sound checks were good??

feck now i dont know what to do...

I respectfully disagree. Although the ONA concert I saw was a kick-ass show from beginning to end, BY FAR the best part of it was the soundcheck.

I find it interesting that the people who have the money to spend on stuff like this are always the ones saying that it's really not all that expensive. Sigh.

I understand the club was only $25, but in order to "offset" the price cut, the tickets would only need to be $75 more, and SHOULD include the same benefits, not less. And why in the world would anyone pay $500 for one ticket but not have already bought the ONA Live set?

ian said:

ian said:

Agree with you on that.



Check you maths Ian. There's over $100 USD difference in what you get. That's about $150 Aussie. BIG difference.



Last year the $100 USD dot you the ONA Live set that retails for $50 USD. Even if we leave out the extra copy of ONA piano and the xpectation download that is $50 USD for your concert tickets and perks (souncheck)

Ian, when you saw him last year, in a more intimate venue, did you pay anywhere near $216 USD for the privelidge (i.e $266 less $50 USD)? It was more like $100-$120 USD wasn't it?



Yes, but why start cashing in here?



They are allegedly $150 for ok seats and $88 for the rafters.

It is very easy to say you would be delighted to get far less than everyone else in the world has got when yopu never had to confront that choice.

p.s For all of you out there that dont know, it is far cheaper to put on a concert out here as compared to many other countries so most of the cost is the travel.