Ticket Prices. Are they too high?

First Page - Previous - Next - Last - Add Entry - Other Topics - Message Boards - Exit Page 5 of 14 Submitted by Katie from Nashville TN USA Date: Wed Jun 20 18:49:36 2001 Ok, here's the deal. I can either go to a Backstreet Boys concert, or I can go to college. Yes, the concert would be incredible. But after spending all of that money, I'd be out on the street! That may be SOME exaggeration going on there, but it isn't much of a stretch. Yeah I love the Boys and would do anything for them. But I'm not giving up my life's savings for a concert. Sorry, but I've got my priorities in check. Surely they have enough money by now that if they pool some of their savings they can give awesome concerts with reasonable prices. So how I see it now, they have all these cars, houses, adoring fans, but still they need money. Ok, that's how it appears. Now, don't get me wrong, I love them a lot! But I, too, would like a car without bumming money from my friends. Maybe I should ask BSB for some money. Ya think they have any? Submitted by Vanessa from Bloomington MN USA Date: Wed Jun 20 01:41:56 2001 Okay yea i love the Backstreet Boys and everything they are the best, but come on now the ticket prices are crazy. OKay i understand that they need to make money and everything but by now dont you think that they have enough, come on now we all the MTV Cribs of AJ and Howie's house's i think they are doing just fine. If AJ ever need money he could sell one of his 5 cars that he has. Also they have so many others things that they make money off of, because we all buy all the pillows, lunchboxes, the posters, and even the imported singels that cost and arm and a leg. The concerts (in my thinking) are something that the boys give back to us as a thank you for giving them what they have, and than they go and jack up the prices, what gives. My dream is to see the Backstreet Boys in concert on the lower level but the only way thats going to happen is if i pay $125 and i cant afford that, i can barely afford the $77 ticket. I have one more thing to add...people say that the BSB really dont have much of a say in the ticket prices, but you know what? If they dont have a say in it really, thats really sad and pathetic. They should be the ones that have most of the say in what they should charge there fans for, the ones who listen to the music. Okay im done ranting, thanks for listening! Vanessa Submitted by shawna from USA Date: Tue Jun 19 15:39:01 2001 Ok. all of us diehard bsb fans would probably pay whatever it takes! Me and my friend went about a year and a half ago and paid $158 each!! I know it's a little ridiculous, but they were a gift. We're gonna see them again on July 22 and we are VERY excited! Is anyone with me?? Submitted by Jamie Andrews from USA Date: Mon Jun 18 19:18:41 2001 As far as I know, the BSB can't really do anything about ticket prices. The venues call the Boy's people, and they book shows, and set ticket prices, not the other way around. Plus, if BSB aren't coming to your town, don't complain to BSB, complain to your venue. They have to call and book a show. The ticket prices are too high. I've been to two concerts - at the GA Dome on 01-27-01, which I paid $50 each for, and the seats really sucked. But at the Philips Arena (much smaller than the Dome) on 06-11-01, I paid $124.50 each for tickets, and I got really good seats. I was right up on the side, to the right of the guys. Like the sixth row back on the first level. I had a great view, and I was very close to the stage. Personally, I think they were better than the majority of the floor seats. For the view/closeness I had, I think that ticket was worth every penny. But people on the opposite side of the arena were paying the same price. Granted, Philips Arena is very small, but still...a lot of people can't afford these tickets. That is definately the reason they didn't sell out. I know people who were so upset because they couldn't afford even one ticket. Even $80 is a bit too steep. I wish BSB could negogiate more with the venues and Ticketmaster to lower the prices. I don't know. We'll see what goes on next tour, when it all starts over again. If prices get to $200 in nosebleed or even mid-section, I say that's when we go on strike. Scalpers don't count, they're always too steep. Submitted by Katie from South Bend Indiana USA Date: Sat Jun 16 13:35:46 2001 Wow, that one girl sure needs to lighten up a bit. lol Anyway, my opinion on the ticket prices? It's absolutely ridiculous. I love BSB to death, but how can they possibly have to charge this much for a ticket?? I'm going to a concert really soon, and I paid $125 a ticket for seats that aren't even that good! We are in Row W and still paying a fortune. I have had to work all summer to pay my parents back, who were royally pissed when they found out about the price. Plus, my aunt, who usually goes with me is boycotting them cuz its so expensive!! The concerts aren't even selling out, if BSB wants to sell them out they gotta realize we arent as rich as them!! lol Don't get me wrong, I still love them to death, I just wish I didnt have to spend hundreds of dollars to show them. *Katie Submitted by Amanda from USA Date: Fri Jun 15 23:32:26 2001 OH YEAH, AND MY LAST MESSAGE WAS DIRECTED TO THE POOR BITCHES IN HERE AND THAT STUPID ONE FROM PANAMA.....FUCK OFF!!!! THEY'RE NOT EVEN FUCKING GETTIN PAID A CENT, SO i SURE NONE OF US MIND IF YOU WOULD JUST DRIVE YOURSELF OFF THE CLIFFS OF HELL...BYE BYE AND GOODNITE Submitted by Amanda from USA Date: Fri Jun 15 23:28:20 2001 Richardson: It was money well-spent. It's a beautiful show and the audience is going to get their money's worth and have a great time. That's what's most important. Right, fellas? BITCHES LISTEN TO HIM DAMMIT, AND ALSO THERE WAS A PART WHEN AJ SAID THAT IF YOU TAKE ALL THE TOURS, COMBINE THEM AND FUCKIN TRIPLE THEM YOU'LL GET CLOSE TO THE PRICE OF THE BLAK AND BLUE TOUR!!!!!!!!!! AND MY GAWD ARE WE TOTALLY OVERLOOKING THE FACT THAT OUR BSB BABIES ARE WORKING DAY ON AND DAY OUT (FREAKIN 3 HOURS OF SLEEP A DAY?) AND NOT FUCKIN GETTIN PAID! I WOULD NOT DO THAT! YA SEE LITTLE GIRLS THAT'S WHAT YOU CALL PASSION! AND BY THE WAY BLAME SHAGGY AND THE DUMB PYROS FOR TAKING UP YOUR MONEY IF U'RE NOT SATIFY WITH MY REASONS! BITCHES....I HAVE TO SIT HERE ON MY ASS WHILE PEOPLE JUST FUCKING 20 MILES AWAY AT THE NISSAN PAVILION ARE ENJOYIN THEIR DAMN ASSES OFF AT THE BSB SHOW.....INGRATES! Z104 SUX, IF THEY KNOW WHAT'S GOOD FOR THEM THEY SHOULD GET MORE PHONE LINES, SO IT WON'T BE SO BUSY ALL THE TIME! THEN FINNALLY PPL CAN ACTUALLY SEE THEM IN CONCERT AND CLAIM THE SHOW SOLD-oUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Submitted by melinda from Watertown wisconsin USA Date: Fri Jun 15 12:18:23 2001 I am going to a Backstreet Boys Black and Blue concert and I think the ticket prices were way too high! We had to pay alot more than we should have for them, but then again it's all worth it! Anything to see BSB! Submitted by Jackie Schultz from Lewisburg PA USA Date: Wed Jun 13 13:47:49 2001 I thought that the ticket prices for their summer tour were and are WAY too high! Over the past years I have been attending BSB concerts, and I'm proud to say this July 5th will be my 3rd, I have both cried and screamed for the 5 most talented men in this world today. I have enjoyed myself and their concerts extremely and all my (moms) money spent, rediculous or not, was well worth it. I still, however, was not pleased when we had to pay $100 for feild seats for the summer leg of the tour.. it's just plan rediculous, and I would certainly like an explanation. Sure, their concerts are the best, and absolutely NO ONE can top them, but that is still no reason to be paying so much, especially from a band who claims that money isnt all they care about... (no offense). High paying tickets are not, we definitely get our money's worth.... KTBSPA! Submitted by Peggy from Florida USA Date: Mon Jun 4 11:30:01 2001 I was shocked when I saw that tickets were $38-$100. That's ridiculous. However, had I not had a previous family duty in Orlando the night they're in Tampa, I would have strongly considered paying the $100 to take my nephew who adores them (well, so do I truth be known). I just don't know that at $100/ticket, would I still have been able to see them well or even hear them above the screaming fans. Plus I hate crowds, but I still might have gone had my niece's ballet recital not been on the same day. Submitted by Stephanie Regales from Panamá Panamá Panama Date: Sun Jun 3 00:29:36 2001 OK, I think the BSB are way awesome. I went to their concert in Miami Arena in the year 1998 and I bought 4 tickets. The total price was around 150 dollars which is pretty good for 4 tickets. But do you know how much I had to pay for 1 ticket this year in Panamá (2001)? 125 Dollars!!! and to top that, there were other even more expensive that cost 200$$! I know Backstreet Boys are an awesome act and are extremely popular, but their managers and even they should think a little more on their fans, rather than getting money because WE are the ones that keep them going. I love them, but this just can't go on... And to all of you who believe that the boys have nothing to do with the prices of the tickets, don't shut your eyes, because if they would care about the high prices for us, they would have done something about it already. Submitted by Elise from ottawa ontaroi Canada Date: Sat Jun 2 23:12:06 2001 HEY! Ok i love the boys and all but ticket prices are just way too high!!! It's just crazy like $100 bucks for one ticket give me a break!! there are a lot of people out there that cannot afford this. they used to say that they would keep their ticket prices at a reasonable price so that ALL of their fans were able to go. not just their RICH fans! i find this to be discriminating to fans who do not have as much money as others. It is not fair. it's like saying that people with more money are bigger fans and like them more then the people who dont have the priveleg of having money! This is something i feel strongly about! I want everyone to have a fair chance of experiencing their music and seeing them live and feeding off the energy they produce! So if there is any way to get this back to their managers or whoever is in charge of ticket prices we want them to know that the prices are crazy and they are going to start losing some of their biggest fans and a lot of people wont be going to their concets! thanx ~Elise Submitted by Ellen from Alabama USA Date: Thu May 31 17:47:37 2001 I agree with you, Elizabeth. But, I also wish that BSB would come to Alabama! Submitted by elizabeth from Dallas Texas USA Date: Wed May 30 01:40:17 2001 Yes, the ticket prices are too high. But I think that some people are being a little unfair when they put the blame for that on someone. Alot of people think that its all BSB's fault for the prices, when, in reality, their managers and record company, along with the management of the venues they are playing at, make the final decision about how much ticket prices cost. but yeah.. the ticket prices are way too high.. i had a chance to get 5th row tickets but when i saw that it was going to cost me 300 dollars for just two tickets, there was no way i was going to pay that.. the sad thing is that I paid more of my two bsb tickets than I did for my two aerosmith tickets and my two aerosmith tickets are MUCH better seats.. that doesn't make sense to me. Submitted by Nan from USA Date: Tue May 29 17:17:47 2001 Yes, prices are too high. This year I got VERY good seats thanx to a VERY generous friend. My ticket was 132.00 and that ticks me off. Just last year, the same friend got me tickets in the 16th row, and they were only 42.00 Kepp in mind that ticketmaster prices are reasonable. Scalpers sell them for more, so its unfair to complain about prices if you bought them from a scalper. BUT no matter how high prices get, they are worth it and more... (unless its like....completely ridiculous. In that case, buy a movie of theirs) Submitted by BKST Gurl from Durham NC USA Date: Tue May 22 13:43:58 2001 Okay let me add my two cents. I am one of those fans who wold pay almost anything to see the boys. I mean 2 years ago I spent $950.00 PER TICKET (got 5 of them) to see them in Orlando. I was on the 2nd row and I had a ball. But I was furious when I saw how much they were charging for tickets this time around. I mean not everybody can afford to pay that and there will be some fans who miss out on an awesome show because their parents refuse to pay that much or they don't have it themselves. Now what I don't understand is why are the ticket prices different depending on the show you go to? For example, here in Raleigh the most expensive ticket is 89.00 bucks. In Tampa it's 95.00 bucks and in Atlanta it's 124.00 bucks. I love the fellas I really do but not too long ago they were campaigning against scalpers charging way too much for tickets and "ripping off the fans" but what has this turned into? SOMEBODY has determined that the fans will pay any price put out there and is going crazy with that power. And no sir, I don't like it. Submitted by Big BSB Fan from USA Date: Mon May 21 21:11:58 2001 Ok, in my opinion, ticket prices are WAY to high! I love my Boys very much, and would pay to see them, but my parents, not I, think that $60 bucks PER TICKET is reasonable for the last row. When I went to see BSB in the Into The Millenium Tour, I had upper deck, and it was like $40 bucks per ticket, which isn't that bad, especially sicne the stage was in the round and you could see those lovely Boys from anywhere on any side of the arena. I think you could see them up higher better newayz cuz the stage was so high {i knew someone in 10th row who had to stand on their chair the whole time cuz they couldn't see}. But to pay $60 for a seat in the last row and to have a stage that is not in the round and where you might not be able to see, yeah, it's still good cuz it's BSB, but I'd rather pay more money to be closer and be able to see, but to me it's ridiculous to pay $300 to get a good seat. This is just my opinion. There's always next year, when I will get a seat though! KTBPA! Submitted by Jen from Canada Date: Mon May 21 00:09:25 2001 Wayyyyy back in 1998, I got tickets for 2 concerts for $35...no matter where i was sitting. In 1999, I got tickets for $50, in the nosebleeds. In 2001 I got floors for $91. So when i went to get tickets for the summer tour, i thought they'd be reasonable...i knew all the good seats were long gone. and i got tickets in the nosebleeds, at the OPPOSITE end of the arena....for $100! what the hellllll? 3 months ago i paid $100 to get 10 feet away from ma boys. i'm down with that its cool. but now i gotta pay $100 to watch them from a mile away! this is crazy inflation going on, and its not right! i'll pay it, god knows i will...but i wish i didn't have to! Submitted by Jamie from USA Date: Sun May 20 16:58:02 2001 It doesn't look like bsb is too poor to me! If they were that poor they could sell one of their 5 cars that they probably haven't even drove more than 2 times if ther were suffering from not getting paid that much. And plus, I remember them saying even if they didn't get paid anything, they still would be performing. So why are they complaining? Submitted by Serena from Howielanta backstreets of america USA Date: Sat May 19 16:59:15 2001 u guys i spent 124 for a front row seat. i see nuthin that bad about it. i mean it is BSB and it is front row. u guys are talkin about THE BIGGEST GROUP IN THE WORLD. we all are so happy for our boys that they are seen as that. we brag about it to our friends and smile about it when we hear it on ET or Access Hollywood. yet we expect BSB to have cheap ticket prices. ok where is the logic in that. and i remember hearin somewhere that BSB arent even gettin paid alot for this tour. so how are they sell outs if they even gettin paid that much. and to the girl who was mad that BSB werent comin to her state. ok no offense but 4hrs is nuthin. ima have to drive 12. and i totally think it is worth it. if BSB is gonna be 8x in Cali that is 8x u can go see them. and i will only start complanin if BSB start chargin 500 for a back row seat. im startin to see BSB fans every where complanin about everything. and i totally think it is sad that this group is tryin to please every1 yet no1 seems to appreciate it. 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