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Post by muletallica on Feb 15, 2017 2:52:07 GMT
Well we're all in shock n awe over the current ticket prices.
what did you guys n gals pay the first time you saw Metallica?
me: 1997, $25. 2nd row balcony, Boston garden.
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Post by SicJes on Feb 15, 2017 3:07:05 GMT
Makes me kind of sick actually.  |
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Post by sindre on Feb 15, 2017 7:17:34 GMT
Inflation and demand combined with big companies needing to maximize profit.
Nothing new.
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Post by Alan-P on Feb 15, 2017 7:22:40 GMT
£26 at Donington in 95  Along with  Would I pay 200 knicker to see Metallica and a support band now? Would I bollocks As Yep says, it's guaranteed to be the same fucking show I've seen 15+ before. |
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Post by Jayzon on Feb 15, 2017 9:27:33 GMT
My first Metallica gig was at the Ruisrock festival in the July of 1999. The one-day ticket cost 180 FIM (Finnish markka), which would be around 40 euros today. In addition to Metallica, I saw a plethora of other bands, including Sentenced, 69 Eyes, Blondie and Apocalyptica. It was a good deal, I'd say.
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Post by lightning master on Feb 15, 2017 12:19:36 GMT
The first time I saw Metallica was 2,5 years ago at a one day festival called STHLM Fields with this lineup:  The ticket was 995 Swedish kronor, which would be around $117 today. |
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Post by The FOG on Feb 15, 2017 12:54:52 GMT
I saw Metallica in '88 and paid a whopping $14.00 (wish I had kept the ticket stub). Saw them again in '92 and paid $35.00!! only four years later and the price skyrocketed. in 2000 I went to see AC/DC and it was $85.00 for shit seats.... |
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Post by dan62 on Feb 15, 2017 13:12:34 GMT
First time I saw Metallica was on the DM tour lol. I was like 13 or 14. My mom got 2 tix for my birthday, we were up in the nosebleeds. I think they ended up being like $80 a piece after fees.
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Post by Harvester on Feb 15, 2017 13:21:07 GMT
I'd have to look back at a '91 or '92 ticket, it was probably around $22.00 and that was for an excellent seat within 50 feet of the stage. I saw the pricing for the U.S. first leg of this tour and I just won't pay that top level or the second level, I choose not to. If I go, it'll be the inexpensive ticket. I'll be in the arena, I can see and hear them fine from wherever.
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Post by lightning master on Feb 15, 2017 13:30:51 GMT
it'll be the inexpensive ticket. Is there such a thing? ; P |
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Post by Harvester on Feb 15, 2017 13:43:47 GMT
Indeed not lightning master, lol, indeed not.
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Post by Alan-P on Feb 15, 2017 13:47:40 GMT
The whining over at the official boards is chronic.  |
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Post by jokk1 on Feb 15, 2017 14:10:56 GMT
The whining over at the official boards is chronic. That place has gone completely nuts after the US tour announcement. It's a madhouse now. [cue Anthrax] |
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Post by soldout on Feb 15, 2017 14:22:19 GMT
Inflation and demand combined with big companies needing to maximize profit. Nothing new.
Not forgetting in any particular order:- limo, Lars pet shark, ballet lessons, golf cart to be driven from dressing room, pyros, show sec to bash moshers, gas flames, revolving drum kit, numerous guitars, wardrobe, someone to pull on Lars socks, gated mansion, private security, food, 5 star hotels, replace smashed signature drumsticks, hot chocolate, crèche facility to bring along kids, clean up especially after festivals, toilet facilities, quick stage building, surgery, etc.
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Post by SicJes on Feb 15, 2017 14:27:37 GMT
First time I saw Metallica was on the DM tour lol. I was like 13 or 14. My mom got 2 tix for my birthday, we were up in the nosebleeds. I think they ended up being like $80 a piece after fees. So you weren't born in 1962? All this time I thought you where some old guy lol. |
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Post by dan62 on Feb 15, 2017 15:41:18 GMT
First time I saw Metallica was on the DM tour lol. I was like 13 or 14. My mom got 2 tix for my birthday, we were up in the nosebleeds. I think they ended up being like $80 a piece after fees. So you weren't born in 1962? All this time I thought you where some old guy lol. Haha,nope. Born Oct. 1995. What gave you the impression I could be older than my dad? Lol |
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Post by SicJes on Feb 15, 2017 15:52:04 GMT
Dan"62" gave me that impression. So many throw their year of birth in like that so I just figured you were born in 62.
So tell me then, why the 62?
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Post by dan62 on Feb 15, 2017 15:58:24 GMT
Dan"62" gave me that impression. So many throw their year of birth in like that so I just figured you were born in 62. So tell me then, why the 62? Huh, never thought about that. The first forum I ever joined many years ago I had trouble picking a username that wasn't "taken" (I'm not very creative), so I picked a random number (62) and it worked. Have been using 62, or some combination of 6 and 2 in pretty much every username since. |
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Post by SicJes on Feb 15, 2017 16:00:15 GMT
The Rush avatar also seemed to play into the old guy vibe.
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Post by sindre on Feb 15, 2017 16:19:35 GMT
Inflation and demand combined with big companies needing to maximize profit. Nothing new.
Not forgetting in any particular order:- limo, Lars pet shark, ballet lessons, golf cart to be driven from dressing room, pyros, show sec to bash moshers, gas flames, revolving drum kit, numerous guitars, wardrobe, someone to pull on Lars socks, gated mansion, private security, food, 5 star hotels, replace smashed signature drumsticks, hot chocolate, crèche facility to bring along kids, clean up especially after festivals, toilet facilities, quick stage building, surgery, etc.
They were even worse in late 90's. So why were the ticket prices lower then? Does not make sense. But yeah, they have lots of backstage stuff that costs a lot. Along with with more staff members. |
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Post by soldout on Feb 15, 2017 16:35:41 GMT
This shock reminds me of the uproar when the released Live Shit! back in 93 in the UK for £75($120 -50). A shop called Way Ahead records said they couldn't afford to stock the box set because of the minimum purchase of 2 from the record company.
In the end the shop had to import from Holland and sold them for £140. Meanwhile fans were selling there old merchandise to buy the box set.
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Post by soldout on Feb 15, 2017 16:37:47 GMT
The Rush avatar also seemed to play into the old guy vibe. What does my avatar conjure up? |
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Post by dan62 on Feb 15, 2017 16:51:29 GMT
The Rush avatar also seemed to play into the old guy vibe. I guess I'm just an old soul haha. They're my favourite band next to Metallica. I have the starman tattooed on my arm. |
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Post by SicJes on Feb 15, 2017 18:01:47 GMT
The Rush avatar also seemed to play into the old guy vibe. What does my avatar conjure up? you were born between 87-93 and You like to drug, then date rape ghosts? |
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Post by hardwiredload on Feb 20, 2017 12:43:53 GMT
Christchurch 2010 ticket price for me and my brother was about $170 each
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Post by greenhail on Mar 15, 2017 21:56:59 GMT
May 1990, a summer (ish) tour of the UK and I think parts of Europe, after the official Justice tour. Was £10. Glasgow. SECC. Think my ticket was number 4000. Might still have it somewhere.
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Post by Moderus on Mar 17, 2017 23:29:25 GMT
I saw them April 28, 1997 at the Summit(Houston Tx) and May 9th and 10th, 1997, at the Tarrant County Convention Center(Fort Worth Tx).
Tickets were like 27 bucks I think.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2017 12:24:44 GMT
im shocked at how expensive GA tickets are for this tour especially for the US?! is GA really considered a premium ticket now?
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Post by R2D2 on Mar 23, 2017 2:37:56 GMT
This shock reminds me of the uproar when the released Live Shit! back in 93 in the UK for £75($120 -50). A shop called Way Ahead records said they couldn't afford to stock the box set because of the minimum purchase of 2 from the record company. In the end the shop had to import from Holland and sold them for £140. Meanwhile fans were selling there old merchandise to buy the box set. Shit, I remember trying to buy Live Shit back in 2005 or 2006 and it was like $90 for the DVD+CD set. Finally got it last May for like $25 off Amazon. First time I saw Metallica was on the St. Anger tour in October 2004. I think my ticket was about $55, $15 less than what I paid for one on this current tour. |
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Post by Alan-P on Mar 23, 2017 16:30:49 GMT
Anyone hoping to go to the London gig, My missus said that two guys at her work were complaining that even on the early "O2 Priority tickets" they only managed to get standing tickets at just under £200 each. So these mythical £96 general admission tickets are either all gone or they have held some back. Which would fuck me right off if I'd needlessly paid double for the same show and a shitty poster.
Meanwhile those bellends over yonder are still defending the prices. Indoctrination at it's finest over there.
One of us, one of us, one of us...
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