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Title: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the party?
Post by LadyJane on Oct 17^th, 2012 at 4:53am

Who scored tickets??
What shows??
Where are the parties??

Here's the thread to share your info with your fellow RO'ers.
We just gots to know!!!

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Egon on Oct 17^th, 2012 at 5:07am

I'm presently learning how to suck cock, and doing some market research on what a good BJ on a drafty street corner is going
for these days...

So if all goes to plan I shall definiely be there for BOTH shows...

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Gazza on Oct 17^th, 2012 at 6:59am

Public tickets arent available until Friday.

I doubt I'll be going. The % of tickets in the category I'm willing to pay is probably quite low. £150 is my limit and the next price up is £350 and I wouldnt pay that on principle even for a front row ticket.

The stonesarchive presale was an offer of the Brussels Affair package which had been available to the public already since Monday...and which costs £651 a ticket - with just one unsigned box per order (do they assume that when people buy two tickets, they live in the same household?)

I think some people may be surprised at the amount of fans who are passing on these shows.

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by LadyJane on Oct 17^th, 2012 at 7:02am

You have your work cut out for you Egon, but I have faith in your abilities! ;)

Found this on Facebook:

BK 111
Row
W
Seats
327 - 328
Description
INCL. VENUE FACILITY FEE £1
ENTRANCE H
Price Level 1
LEVEL 1
Type
Ticket + 'Brussels Affair Box Set' (1 box set per 2 tickets)
Ticket Price
£651.00 x 2
Price Details
SUBTOTAL*
£1,302.00= 2098.4334 US dollars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Gazza on Oct 17^th, 2012 at 7:05am

Half a boxed set per ticket. Theyve excelled themselves in their generosity!

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by SweetVirginia on Oct 17^th, 2012 at 7:11am

I've been testing the AMEX presale on the UK tickets for two days now. Right from the beginning all I could pull were tickets in the first tier at the back of the arena and quite high up for £406. I've kept testing to see what comes up and as of yesterday afternoon, for the Sunday show, the tickets available now are in section 403 and the price is STILL £406. If section 403 is £406, where in the hell are the cheaper tickets?

It also looks like Sunday's show is outselling Thursday's. Better seats coming up for Thursday.

Oh, and the uber-expensive fan packages are sold out for both shows. Over £1000 per ticket, counting VAT.

The demand is there, I guess.

Good luck to everyone for Friday's on sale.

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by LadyJane on Oct 17^th, 2012 at 7:13am

"I think some people may be surprised at the amount of fans who are passing on these shows."

I'm 99.99% sure I'm going the PPV route myself.
Even if I DO score a ticket in my price range, I cannot justify shelling out airfare and lodging fees to sit
in the nosebleeds, WHEN I CAN HAVE A FRONT ROW SEAT IN MY LIVING ROOM, complete with my drink, smoke and munchies of choice.

Factor in the dicey weather in Buffalo in December (flight delays) and proximity to Christmas and it ended up being an easier decision than I thought.

I can wait for 2013 shows. They aren't done after these 4 shows.
I WILL see them again live. That I know.

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Gazza on Oct 17^th, 2012 at 8:12am

A tour is absolutely in the works for next year.

My guess is that you'll probably see US shows by the spring.

In 2007 we packed the Pilot inn for the 3 02 pre show parties. I called them in advance and made sure they had extra staff on those days.

This year I reckon a small table in the corner will be all thats required.

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Some Guy on Oct 17^th, 2012 at 8:35am

Egon wrote on Oct 17^th, 2012 at 5:07am:

don't forget to cup the balls.

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by FPM on Oct 17^th, 2012 at 8:40am

LadyJane wrote on Oct 17^th, 2012 at 7:13am:

Yes, I'm totally in the same boat, and I'm fine with it. PPV's are always great parties, and we will all see our Boys in the spring.

Life is good!

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by sweetcharmedlife on Oct 17^th, 2012 at 12:00pm

Some Guy wrote on Oct 17^th, 2012 at 8:35am:

Egon wrote on Oct 17^th, 2012 at 5:07am:

don't forget to cup the balls.

Spoken from experience? :nanker

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by sweetcharmedlife on Oct 17^th, 2012 at 12:01pm

Gazza wrote on Oct 17^th, 2012 at 8:12am:

So Gazza,what do you think,will the U.S. tour be arena shows?

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by gimmekeef on Oct 17^th, 2012 at 3:59pm

ok we know some of us will be there...and we all will want setlist updates as the shows roll....can we please all agree..No Twitter?....fuck I hate that shit

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Gazza on Oct 17^th, 2012 at 4:30pm

sweetcharmedlife wrote on Oct 17^th, 2012 at 12:01pm:

Gazza wrote on Oct 17^th, 2012 at 8:12am:

So Gazza,what do you think,will the U.S. tour be arena shows?

Dunno. Maybe a mix of both arenas and stadiums like last time, in the States anyway. It depends on how crazy the band's demands are. Last time they priced themselves out of several arenas and shows had to take place in stadiums instead to give the local promoters a chance to make any money. I suppose in 'A' markets like New York, LA, Chicago etc they could play arena shows similar to what they'll be doing later this year.

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by BILL PERKS on Oct 17^th, 2012 at 4:33pm

Gazza wrote on Oct 17^th, 2012 at 4:30pm:

sweetcharmedlife wrote on Oct 17^th, 2012 at 12:01pm:

Gazza wrote on Oct 17^th, 2012 at 8:12am:

So Gazza,what do you think,will the U.S. tour be arena shows?

SORRY,BUT STAUDIUMS OF ANY SORT ARE HIGHLY UNLIKELY.

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Gazza on Oct 17^th, 2012 at 4:53pm

Not as unlikely as $6 million per show guarantees for arenas in more than about 5-10 cities.

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by sweetcharmedlife on Oct 17^th, 2012 at 5:32pm

gimmekeef wrote on Oct 17^th, 2012 at 3:59pm:

ok we know some of us will be there...and we all will want setlist updates as the shows roll....can we please all agree..No Twitter?....fuck I hate that shit

Twitter is going to be blowing up with Stones news GK. :blankfriggingstare1

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Paranoid Android on Oct 17^th, 2012 at 5:32pm

Gazza wrote on Oct 17^th, 2012 at 4:53pm:

Not as unlikely as $6 million per show guarantees for arenas in more than about 5-10 cities.

:tongui :kissmyass :tongui :kissmyass :tongui :kissmyass :tongui

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :solongsucker

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Some Guy on Oct 17^th, 2012 at 5:33pm

sweetcharmedlife wrote on Oct 17^th, 2012 at 12:00pm:

Some Guy wrote on Oct 17^th, 2012 at 8:35am:

Egon wrote on Oct 17^th, 2012 at 5:07am:

don't forget to cup the balls.

Spoken from experience? :nanker

see: Super Troopers

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Bingo on Oct 17^th, 2012 at 10:53pm

Rolling Stones, coming to a stadium near you:

http://bermanphotos.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/seattlephotographer-danielberman-seattlesounders-v-lagalaxy-qwestfield18.jpg?w=640&h=425

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by RSRTG on Oct 18^th, 2012 at 2:49am

if i can get tickets tomorrow in the public sale, I will be going.....even if i am sitting by myself at the Pilot :tongui

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by lotsajizz on Oct 18^th, 2012 at 3:19am

NOW!!!

Facebook pre-sale....95 pound tiks!!

Use the code: GRRRegoryRS50

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Egon on Oct 18^th, 2012 at 4:26am

i only see 400 pounds...

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Egon on Oct 18^th, 2012 at 4:31am

sorry, my mistake:

406 pounds... + postage...

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by lotsajizz on Oct 18^th, 2012 at 5:49am

At 0400 AM EST they had some 95 pound tickets. They probably were only a few and went in a moment or so.

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by LadyJane on Oct 18^th, 2012 at 5:58am

lotsajizz wrote on Oct 18^th, 2012 at 5:49am:

At 0400 AM EST they had some 95 pound tickets. They probably were only a few and went in a moment or so.

Were they decent seats or across the street from the 02??

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by lotsajizz on Oct 18^th, 2012 at 6:01am

I'm sure the cheap seats were/are/will be far far away....

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Gazza on Oct 18^th, 2012 at 6:15am

Seriously dont recommend the cheapest seats in the 02. VERY very high up even by arena standards.

Certainly better than nothing if you live locally and dont have to factor flights and hotels into the equation, but if youre going to all THAT trouble and expense, it would be pretty anti-climactic I think.

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Ade on Oct 18^th, 2012 at 6:23am

having been up in those seats for the 1st show in 2007, i wouldn't go up there again.
and i paid approx 85£ then.
Very high, breathtakingly steep, and appaling view....
& let's now even bother talking about the sound quality.

They are "i was there" seats.
nothing else.

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by gimmekeef on Oct 18^th, 2012 at 8:04am

The biggest party is over at U2 headquarters seeing the amounts they will be able to get for their next tour tickets. Even at 75% of the Stones prices theyr'll look cheaper yet rake in over a billion..easy

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Ade on Oct 18^th, 2012 at 8:35am

I am flabbergasted at the insane prices, some of our friends over at IORR, have paid
for very, very poor (and at best, average, seats), in this morning's 'presales'

200£ + for a top tier seat!
400£ + for a lower tier seat!

a heady cocktail of nostalgia & emotional blackmail is proving to be big business.
Even during a recession.

Quite staggering to comprehend what some people are prepared to pay for 2 hours of entertainment. :scary

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by FPM on Oct 18^th, 2012 at 9:32am

Rolling Stones’ 50th anniversary concert tickets too expensive?
Published 58 minutes ago

Jonathan Short/AP The Rolling Stones are touring - again.
Paul Irish
Entertainment Reporter

For the price The Rolling Stones are charging for its 50th anniversary
performances, the late Brian Jones had better be on stage.

VIP tickets for London’s two shows are going for almost $1,500.

Of course that includes a meal, champagne the works … but seriously?

Even standard tickets — going for about $145 to $590 — have many loyal fans searching their pockets and coming up with only lint and disappointment.

And if that’s not enough, the band is releasing a limited-edition box set next month for $1,500 each.

Reality check: Do these well-healed dudes really need to charge their faithful following that much coin after five decades of partying, er, I mean work?

Is it all about auto payments, topping up those meagre retirement funds … stashing a few quid away for the annual summer jaunt to Blackpool with the Beckhams and all the lime and lager you can put away?

It’s reported that front man Sir Mick “The Rooster” Jagger has a net worth of about $305 million.

Industry insiders say the aging rockers — who, of course, have a huge following — are set to make about $25 million on just four gigs.

The band will perform at the O2 arena slated for Nov. 25 and 29 and then fly over the pond to perform at the prudential centre in Newark, N.J., December 13 and 15.

The Daily Mail is reporting there’s been a bit of “dis-Satisfaction” among fans with some even calling for a boycott on the concerts.

The Twitterverse erupted shortly after the prices were announced with one user complaining: “How can the ticket prices be so high? Trying to get a loan. My one chance to see you and the price is shocking. Gutted.”

Another tweet lamented: “Boss has just bought 3 tunnel pit tickets to see the Rolling Stones @ the O2 for the 50th anniversary tour! Ouch on the prices!”

The gigs will be the group’s first tour since a two-year marathon took them around the globe, ending in 2007.

Industry magazines say “Mick and the boys” don’t have to worry about any pushback and all four shows will easily sellout when tickets go on sale this Friday.

The group has a combined age of 273 with Jagger turning 70 next summer.

http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/1273178--rolling-stones-50th-anniversary-concert-tickets-too-expensive

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Patrick on Oct 18^th, 2012 at 9:42am

Ade wrote on Oct 18^th, 2012 at 8:35am:

I'm holding out on the theory that your money will take you further once general sale starts since the limited proportion of good seats held for presale waves sell out in an instant, leaving poor seats for big prices.

On the other hand, although Friday may see a greater amount of good seats released, it also sees a maaaaaasssssssss of people scooping them up.

The underlying summation seems to be 'pot luck' and the overarching reality is that only the Stones are getting a good deal

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by gotdablouse on Oct 18^th, 2012 at 10:50am

Well I couldn't help myself and got a "Tongue Pit" ticket for the 25th this morning during the FB pre-sale...had 12 minutes to think about it and...the last time I saw them was in Oakland 2002 so I guess I'd saved on the 2003, 2006 and 2007 shows for that.

I don't think I would have paid that much for seats, even good ones, but the pit should be a once in a lifetime experience and I'm 6'3" too so the view should be perfect. I have fond memories of the B-stage in San Jose 99 and Oakland 2002 so that should top it by far.

How much is the hotel you'd found Gazza ? Is it close to the O2 ? I might pass on the hotel altogether and catch a train back first thing on Monday morning, so looking forward to meeting some rocksoffers for drinks after (and before !) the show !

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by gimmekeef on Oct 18^th, 2012 at 1:02pm

gotdablouse wrote on Oct 18^th, 2012 at 10:50am:

Hey congrats and good luck gotda!.....how much did this cost you then?

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by gotdablouse on Oct 18^th, 2012 at 1:07pm

£375 plus fees, a TON but better than the previous Tongue Pit tickets available via the VIP package (£950+VAT)x2 and since some Level 4 seats also cost £375...I don't think the £95/£150/£245 tickets get you anything better than Level 4 based on posts on IORR.

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Joey on Oct 18^th, 2012 at 1:39pm

" ... but the pit should be a once in a lifetime experience and I'm 6'3" too so the view should be perfect. I have fond memories of the B-stage in San Jose 99 and Oakland 2002 so that should top it by far. "

Congratulations !!!!!!!

I was in " The Pit " for the Springsteen concert back in 2008 and it was friggin GREAT !!!!!

You only live once , it is JUST money -- you can not take it with you when you pass from this orb , so Congrats. once again .

" Hit Me Ronnie !!!!! "

o'kins

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by gotdablouse on Oct 18^th, 2012 at 1:45pm

Thanks dude ! Yeah it's only money and I hopefully will never be down to my last £406 so won't come to regret it or I'll have other issues to deal with anyway ;-)

So who else is going to the show on the 25th at this point ?

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by sweetcharmedlife on Oct 18^th, 2012 at 5:17pm

lotsajizz wrote on Oct 18^th, 2012 at 6:01am:

I'm sure the cheap seats were/are/will be far far away....

Yeah,they're in Scotland.

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Gazza on Oct 18^th, 2012 at 7:35pm

gotdablouse wrote on Oct 18^th, 2012 at 1:07pm:

I dont know where these £245 tickets come from - they only seem to exist on things like Amex presales. Theyre not listed for the public sale.

The only £150 tickets are on Level 1, along with £375 tickets (the latter will no doubt be in the majority). I'd imagine the £150 tickets will be at the far end of the area or in the corner.

Most Level 4 tickets will be £95. Plus a few at £375, bizarrely. Presumably theyre in the sections level with the stage.

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by gotdablouse on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 2:35am

It could be that they got rid of some "bad" tickets during the pre-sale, there is a guy from Spain on IORR who paid £245 and got very high

Good to hear that there are some £150 on Level 1, I thought that would be £375 tickets only.

Hope you get it, 25 minutes to go now !

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by RSRTG on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 3:20am

I'm there...both nights at the 02 :)

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Ade on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 4:00am

for shits & giggles i played along with the ticket stampede, this morning, to see what the score was.

Predictably Ticketmaster were flashing the
"we're experiencing high demand, you're in a queue" line, with no other movement.

Switched to Seetickets, where i was offered, almost immediately, tickets in block 419
for 406£
...needless to say, i didn't take up their highly generous offer.

and, errr, that was it. Nothing else was offered. :scary

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Gazza on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 4:01am

Pass.

Nothing for £150 anywhere and then mysteriously at 9.40 am I get offered a pair - in the 400's, even though it clearly stated on TM they would be on the first tier. Seetickets had 'no tickets available' in some categories by around 9.10 and then about 20 minutes later were offering tickets in then. The usual circle jerk.

First Stones UK tour I've missed since 1976 and the strange thing is that I sort of feel good about myself that I didnt bite and spend silly money on bad tickets.

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by PartyDoll MEG on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 4:41am

Gazza wrote on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 4:01am:

WOW!!!

Restraint?!!

Congratulations.....

but somehow and someway, I think you will still be at that show...

P.S. Had you spent 400+quid or even 150 to sit in those nosebleeds, I would have spent 450+quid to come over there and have you committed!!!! ;)

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by RSRTG on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 5:47am

I hope Gazza makes it to 1 of the shows. :booze

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Ade on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 5:53am

Emily Eavis on Stones at Glasto:-

http://www.nme.com/news/the-rolling-stones/66697

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Ade on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 6:28am

These O2 shows are going to have a "which one's Ringo Starr??", type of audience :scary

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by SweetVirginia on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 7:11am

Gazza wrote on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 4:01am:

Crap! I was afraid this would be the case. I'm going to cross my fingers and hope a ticket comes your way.
I have never been to the 02 without you. :'(

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by LadyJane on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 7:12am

Just for fun (and self torture) I went to ticketBASTARD at 6:00 am EST and could pull NOTHING up at ANY price range. Tried Best Available for 1 seat and NOTHING. Mick must be thrilled. :perverted

Gazza, I predict you will be at one or both of these shows.

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by LadyJane on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 7:14am

SweetVirginia wrote on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 7:11am:

Gazza wrote on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 4:01am:

Crap! I was afraid this would be the case. I'm going to cross my fingers and hope a ticket comes your way.
I have never been to the 02 without you. :'(

Thus far I count SV and gotdablouse as the only RO'ers with tickets???!!!

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Steel Wheels on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 7:30am

I was checking the seating chart for the NJ show and the only seats I can afford would turn out to be the worst seats I've ever had for a concert - let alone a Stones show. I really hope that they cannot sell out these 4 shows quickly. Maybe that will tip them off that we are not puppets with open wallets.

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Patrick on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 7:34am

There were 166 tickets going for the blocks behind the stage this morning

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Gazza on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 7:41am

Steel Wheels wrote on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 7:30am:

Today has, sadly, proved that for the most part, we are.

the amount of people who complained about the prices and then not only paid them, but paid them for awful seats just encourages the Stones organisation to persist with this nonsense. Newark will be no different.

Every tour they rip people off than they did the previous time. And every time there's enough people desperate or stupid enough (and I've been guilty of that myself) to throw self respect out the window. We've reaped what we sowed to some extent by encouraging it instead of saying 'no' occasionally. The fast sales for these shows doesnt augur well for being cut much slack for next year.

Very, very few people seem to have got the cheapest nosebleeds. And the only lower level (Floor 1) tickets that I saw listed that werent THAT outrageous (£150) seem to have barely existed either.

Like I said the other day, its not the price range thats significant, its the % of tickets in each price range that is. And there appear to be hardly any at all in those cheaper ranges.

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Gazza on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 7:43am

Patrick wrote on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 7:34am:

There were 166 tickets going for the blocks behind the stage this morning

So THAT'S where they were. Glad I passed, then. That area wasnt listed on the seating plan.

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Joey on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 7:50am

" .... And every time there's enough people desperate or stupid enough (and I've been guilty of that myself) to throw self respect out the window. We've reaped what we sowed to some extent by encouraging it instead of saying 'no' occasionally. "

< ----- Stones Is Stones Baby !!!! This Thing is bigger than ALL of us .

So True Lil' Fella ( Lil' Fijikins ...... oh , Little Fiji ...... lil' Fijikins ) ... So TRUE !!!!!

O'kins

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Steel Wheels on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 7:50am

Does anyone know the ticket prices for huge mega events like the Super Bowl, World Cup, etc? I paid 150 bucks for a Phillies World Series game 4 ticket in 2009 in section 427. I think it was usually a $20.00 seat. In the world of Formula 1 - did anyone catch the ticket prices for the US Grand Prix coming up? Donald Trump and his friends are the only people who can afford to go.

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Gazza on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 7:58am

Steel Wheels wrote on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 7:50am:

World Cup Final youre talking about a couple of grand a ticket, although a lot of those tickets are for corporate sponsors.

Obviously for games during the final tournament its a lot less.

However, the comparison for Stones tickets should be rock concerts by their peers in the entertainment world. Not sporting events. After all, 'Its only rock n roll' isn't it?

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by gimmekeef on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 7:59am

Gazza wrote on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 7:43am:

Patrick wrote on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 7:34am:

There were 166 tickets going for the blocks behind the stage this morning

So THAT'S where they were. Glad I passed, then. That area wasnt listed on the seating plan.

each seat behind the stage at about $250 comes with a mirror so you see how stupid you look paying for your seat.

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Steel Wheels on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 8:10am

I wonder if there is any visability behind the stage.

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Gazza on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 8:34am

LadyJane wrote on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 7:14am:

SweetVirginia wrote on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 7:11am:

Gazza wrote on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 4:01am:

Crap! I was afraid this would be the case. I'm going to cross my fingers and hope a ticket comes your way.
I have never been to the 02 without you. :'(

Thus far I count SV and gotdablouse as the only RO'ers with tickets???!!!

RSRTG and Flairville are going.

Numbers significantly down from last time so far it seems! :(

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Paranoid Android on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 9:04am

I recall about a year ago, Ticketmaster or Live Nation ( at least here in USA) made a statement
that they would soon start to apply "Dynamic pricing levels to major events"...
Maybe this is the testing ground for it...

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by SweetVirginia on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 9:15am

gimmekeef wrote on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 7:59am:

each seat behind the stage at about $250 comes with a mirror so you see how stupid you look paying for your seat.

Posting on loan from God right there.

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Paranoid Android on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 9:16am

Steel Wheels wrote on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 8:10am:

I wonder if there is any visability behind the stage.

I am wondering just how much visability there is from the Tongue Pit? When I saw U2 on the last tour, the pit area was horrible. I had seat right next to the stage and level w/ the stage as well...
The Pit Peeps, had their necks bent all the way back the entire time...I know they could not see the INCREDIBLE stage and 360 Screens or the visuals. No matter
how miraculous Bono fancies himself, he can only be in one spot at a time and the rest of the band does not move much. Those
Pit tix were the worst...almost as bad as the Stones "part of the stage"seats from 2005.

BTW...3 days before the show, the papered the area w/ $250.00 seats that sold for $31.00....I was my wife's hero that night!!!

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by gotdablouse on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 9:24am

U2 suck, the Stones rock :

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Steel Wheels on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 9:25am

Babs is charging big money for her tickets as well. 75-800 bucks is what I'm seeing.

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Stewed n Keefed on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 9:50am

I'm going both nights :)

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by SweetVirginia on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 10:30am

Great news!

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Paranoid Android on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 10:49am

gotdablouse wrote on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 9:24am:

U2 suck, the Stones rock :

Truth is that they have raised the bar on the live experience for a stadium like no other band has ever done...the sound and stage of 360 were Superior to anyone else. Nobody had a bad seat except those who didn't have a seat

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Moonisup on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 12:24pm

I am seeing many many tickets on brokers sites! 1500 GBP!!

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Some Guy on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 12:28pm

Micks hair is tour ready (aka touring hair).

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Gazza on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 1:00pm

gimmekeef wrote on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 7:59am:

Gazza wrote on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 7:43am:

Patrick wrote on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 7:34am:

There were 166 tickets going for the blocks behind the stage this morning

So THAT'S where they were. Glad I passed, then. That area wasnt listed on the seating plan.

each seat behind the stage at about $250 comes with a mirror so you see how stupid you look paying for your seat.

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Gazza on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 1:01pm

Steel Wheels wrote on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 9:25am:

Babs is charging big money for her tickets as well. 75-800 bucks is what I'm seeing.

This is what the Stones have come to. Trying to match Barbra fucking Streisand.

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Gazza on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 1:03pm

Paranoid Android wrote on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 9:04am:

More like 'Apocalypse Now' pricing. They're pretty much terminating our wallets with extreme prejudice.

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Steel Wheels on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 1:04pm

Dude, if this is how the 2013 gigs are going to be, I think people will revolt.

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Moonisup on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 1:12pm

Steel Wheels wrote on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 1:04pm:

Dude, if this is how the 2013 gigs are going to be, I think people will revolt.

Don't think so! 02 sold out pretty fast, maybe this 2 sold out faster then in 2007.
If you'll agree on a nosebleed for 400 quid, we'll keep on getting this prices. It's the fault of the stones and promoters who set this prices, and the cow's who are willing to pay high prices for bad/ lousy seats

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Gazza on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 1:17pm

Steel Wheels wrote on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 1:04pm:

Dude, if this is how the 2013 gigs are going to be, I think people will revolt.

I'm revolting enough already!

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Some Guy on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 1:17pm

they will get top dollar and crush gross next year easy squeezy chicken peezy. Everyone knows it's over.

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by RSRTG on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 1:38pm

each to their own I guess. Yep, I paid top dollar for my 2 tickets but i'm happy with the result and the seats. Floor and Level 1. Pretty happy too that the exchange rate between the AUD and GBP is a hell of alot better than 5 years ago so Ive theoretically paid the same as I did last time.
I do agree with alot that has been said and yes, the prices are steep and I aint no millionaire but I love the stones and I need a holiday, its a good excuse for me, works well.

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by gotdablouse on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 1:42pm

Gazza wrote on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 1:01pm:

Steel Wheels wrote on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 9:25am:

Babs is charging big money for her tickets as well. 75-800 bucks is what I'm seeing.

This is what the Stones have come to. Trying to match Barbra fucking Streisand.

I can't remember if it was the Stones or Macca but about 10 years ago someone was wondering what they would be charging and they used Barbara Streisand as a comparison and saying that she was an old (sic) woman and that if she could charge $300 (I think it was at the time), the Stones (or Macca) could certainly do it too...

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by glen759 on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 5:50pm

I will be at the 29th show.

Had to go to one of the 2 after the amount of times I missed out on tickets in the past due to a previous career.

Looking forward to seeing some of you at the Pilot. :keithpunky :booze

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Gazza on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 5:52pm

RSRTG wrote on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 1:38pm:

Good for you and anyone else who wanted to do it badly enough and was able to do so. I'm sure you'll have a blast.

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Bitch on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 8:57pm

Congrats to the RO people with Stones tickets to the O2! Wish I was going. Hopefully Gazza will get his hands on a ticket. Gazza needs to go! After 5 years of keeping the Stones spirit alive on this board, GAZZA deserves a comp ticket! The Stones should put his name on the guest list!

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by sweetcharmedlife on Oct 20^th, 2012 at 3:32pm

Bitch wrote on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 8:57pm:

:willya :willya :willya :willya :willya

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Pdog on Oct 20^th, 2012 at 4:22pm

Bitch wrote on Oct 19^th, 2012 at 8:57pm:

The Stones don't deserve Gazza!!!

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Gazza on Oct 21^st, 2012 at 5:58am

The Stones don't deserve to have a fanbase, Paul. Its as blunt and as simple as that.

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Some Guy on Oct 21^st, 2012 at 9:59am

I told a good musical friend about this and he said fuck them!

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by Pdog on Oct 21^st, 2012 at 11:13am

Gazza wrote on Oct 21^st, 2012 at 5:58am:

The Stones don't deserve to have a fanbase, Paul. Its as blunt and as simple as that.

I'm definitely on the outside looking in, and damn glad too!

Title: Re: London 02 shows, who's going, where's the part
Post by BILL PERKS on Oct 21^st, 2012 at 11:16am

Pdog wrote on Oct 21^st, 2012 at 11:13am:

Gazza wrote on Oct 21^st, 2012 at 5:58am:

The Stones don't deserve to have a fanbase, Paul. Its as blunt and as simple as that.

I'm definitely on the outside looking in, and damn glad too!

http://www.stubhub.com/rolling-stones-tickets/the-rolling-stones-newark-prudential-center-12-13-2012-4157726/
$432 TO GET IN THE DOOR.FORGET IT.