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If you are not aware how much momentum their careers and popularity lost due to lack of being able to book concerts/shows, they I am thinking you were living under a rock in the late 90s. That noble act cost them dearly. It wasn't literally over -barely- because of they kept fighting diligently.
There is a difference between "being forced to pay" and "being forced to pay a specific amount".
If you see the difference, you will get my point.
And again, no one is forced to pay for a luxury item, I don’t care the amount. You either buy the ticket or you don’t.
I go to the ticket office at the Civic Center to get tickets. Last time I bought through Ticketmaster it was something like a $30 premium per ticket, and the seats were no better than buying at the ticket office.
How did you accomplish that? The last time I went directly to VBC for a ticket they told me I HAD to get it thru ticketmaster?? I was sent away.
And again, no one is forced to pay for a luxury item, I don’t care the amount. You either buy the ticket or you don’t.
What makes you think a concert ticket is a luxury item? We are not talking about a VIP access or front row tickets here. You seem to conveniently label it as "luxury" to justify its cost and its affordability, or lack thereof.
And again, no one is forced to pay for a luxury item, I don’t care the amount. You either buy the ticket or you don’t.
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Originally Posted by TurcoLoco
What makes you think a concert ticket is a luxury item? We are not talking about a VIP access or front row tickets here. You seem to conveniently label it as "luxury" to justify its cost and its affordability, or lack thereof.
A luxury item is anything that is not a necessity. A concert ticket is a luxury item, and it doesn't matter if the ticket price is $5 or $500.
What makes you think a concert ticket is a luxury item? We are not talking about a VIP access or front row tickets here. You seem to conveniently label it as "luxury" to justify its cost and its affordability, or lack thereof.
It's a luxury because you don't need it. I didn't think that even needed to be explained.
What makes you think a concert ticket is a luxury item? We are not talking about a VIP access or front row tickets here. You seem to conveniently label it as "luxury" to justify its cost and its affordability, or lack thereof.
Seriously????
Guess concert tickets are right up there with air, food, water, and shelter as necessities.
Let me guess.....Disney World is a birthright, too.
Go support local and/or smaller bands. No shortage of shows where you can see 3-4 really good bands for $10-15 even in pricier markets. I do/did it all the time in SF, NYC, Boston, etc.
It does amaze me that people will ignore smaller venues for more local/regional fare at a fraction of the cost.
Our city has multiple theaters that put on quality productions - but if you want to see the touring production of Lion King or Tapestry, you will pay top dollar.
Guess the only concerts "worth seeing" are Stones / Elton John / Billy Joel.
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