Grateful Dead

Well, that is a Dead Head cashing in on the rest of our misery to pay for his trip. Says he is staying in same hotel!! This package was $2360, he want $7500 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fare-Thee-Well-Grateful-Dead-2-3-Day-Passes-VIP…? LOL, i just bid the $2360, I am high bidder but does not meet the Reserve bid, my guess $7500.

Not a copy but the original credit card used on 2/27 to purchase the CID package is what I heard from Liz at CID...last week.along with drivers license copy and handwritten letter authorizing transfer with signature matching I assume credit card and license signatures...

Yeah looking at what the ACTUAL cost was on the CID website, it makes sense that that is exactly what he is doing - he got 4 CID passes and is using two to make sure his trip is free! Now, I wonder, with my $7,500 (and I am going to be out of line here; so I apologize ahead of time), does this come with at least a reach around while I am being screwed? (again sorry)

...probably not. But if you're lucky it might come with a Knockin' on Heavens Door encore featuring Dylan as a special guest.

I'd recommend Evanston. Hotels are relatively cheap and right on the train line. It's just as quick as O'Hare, pretty much. If you really want to be in the city, try Airbnb. There were a couple-dozen places for rent that weekend last time I checked. I got a nice two-bedroom apartment in Wrigleyville for the weekend for $150.00/night. Now, if I can just find some tickets...

Hey now, all-I’ve been reading the posts for months, but hesitant to chime in. I’ve gone through the same emotions many of you have, from excitement to disappointment, anger to joy, from being disillusioned to being encouraged. At the same time I felt so lucky to get tickets from TM, I felt guilty to be taking the seat of someone else who has been on the road longer than myself or from someone who hasn’t yet experienced the energy inside a show. I’m stuck behind the stage with no view, but I’m just happy to be inside at this point. My hotel is booked and I’ll be catching a steam locomotive out of St. Louis. (Er, Amtrak.) Nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile. Chicago is a very fun city and, even without the tickets, I would still have planned to be there that weekend to be a part of it. Hopefully information will be released soon about a simulcast. I still remember radio broadcasts (and rebroadcasts). “God bless all you folks who had enough sense to stay at home tonight and listen to the radio instead.” – Bob Weir from the Cow Palace, NYE 1976. I have a hope that the whole city will be alive with music this Fourth of July weekend. I’ve also enjoyed the set predictions, both likely and unlikely. It’s helped me prepare a summer set mix to keep me dancing until July, so thank you! No, this will not be the Grateful Dead of ’65 or ’71 or ’77 or ’82 or ’89 or ’95. But for me, that’s the joy of their music. The journey is still an adventure. Always has been. I’m just happy to share in THIS experience. For those who will be there, I look forward to being there with you. If anyone else is up in 355, be sure to wave a flag and say hello!

Ok this is a money order winner - not only paying for his trip but also lining his pockets...GDTS, revoke this dudes tix and give them out to others! The dude won four - 3 day pass tickets and is trying to turn a HUGE profit...dammit, this is sad, maybe I don't want to go to this anymore if this is what it has come to... I will stick to the Dear Jerry show and call it a night in my own special way I guess... http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-3-DAY-GA-PIT-PASSES-7-3-7-5-TICKETS-GRATEFUL-…

Read the fine print...all reach arounds are at the discretion of the scalper and have customary charges affixed to them.... If you want a laugh go to YouTube and search Scuzz Twittly...his PBR song is a hoot....

Does anyone have any ideas why no more shows have been announced yet. We all heard the rumors its just hard to believe that they were bullshit. I am going to Chicago but I couldn't swing Santa Clara too. I really hope they do shows on the West Coast for all the heads out there.

Is that like the 'head' that I just posted his MO pit tix that requires if you pay by PayPal, you also have to pay the additional 2.9% fee associated with it? For that kind of money I expect a car or something...

Hey now, prop - I guess an even sadder part of your post is that the dude is getting confirmed bids in excess of $8K. Unreal. Look man, telling you nothing new, so just remember that a lot of heads actually did okay for themselves and have the resources to spend that kind of jack (present company excluded). Just recently, there have been some incredibly level-headed posts on here that call for calm and as much as it ticketless kills me, I have to agree. My air and hotel were booked the afternoon this gig was announced. My wife and I need a pair each night. We'll get them - even on game day :-)

We’re going to a Deadlot PicnicThere’s so much there to see! We’re going to a Deadlot Picnic, What things will we bring? A deck of cards, Some shots for all, And a bottle of red grenadine! We’re going to a Deadlot Picnic, What else will YOU bring?

Yup, tickets through CID were $1898, current bid is $8150.

Unbelieveable that these "deadheads" ordered more tix than they can use to pay for their trip, unfrigginbelieveable, and somehow GDTSTOO picked them and not me, what did I do.......har har, still hopeful

I posted it yesterday. It's a completed E-Bay Auction. Insane http://www.ebay.com/itm/151603938668?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPag…

yeah, no I get that there are some people out there who do VERY well. I do well and would do better if I decided not to do something that has intellectual freedom versus the private sector, but wow...over ordering to pay for the trip and line pockets?!?! That one makes me hurt inside...and little baby Jerry very upset. He should ask himself WWJD? (what would Jerry do?)

If I had no tix, I would buy the cheapest one possible for July 3rd which is about $415. That's ~$75 for the ticket and $340 for peace of mind. It's 3 months to the show...$113/month to not have to be sitting on the edge of your seat for tix. Plus, you are in for at least one day! Then I'd just check once in a while for the 4th and the 5th on the hopes prices come down for a seat with a view for those dates.

We’re going to a Deadlot Picnic There’s so much there to see! We’re going to a Deadlot Picnic, What things will we bring? A deck of cards, Some shots for all, a bottle of red grenadine and a stack of Wheel & Roses decals We’re going to a Deadlot Picnic, What else will YOU bring?

We all know the art work and the FTW 50th anniversary poster. I loved it the second I saw it. I just bought one on eBay for $25. Been looking for weeks... I called the number and spoke with the guy. Great dude. Chicago guy, 40 years in the poster business. Says "they're putting these up all over town" - like they need to advertise this show !! Anyways, wanted to share with you all as this will be a very hard piece to find, and mine is getting matted and framed (hopefully with f***ing tickets...lol). http://www.ebay.com/itm/Grateful-Dead-Poster-Chicago-Soldier-Field-July…

Hey Klang, et alii in Limbo: One possible stopgap strategy for airfare is to purchase a full-fare ticket on Southwest Airlines. They are truly "fully refundable, no-questions-asked tickets" (some other carriers do not offer fully refundable tickets – some probably do). If you can fly a few days before or after the July 4th weekend, fares are more reasonable (well, maybe not reasonable, but lower nonetheless). Once you finally score your FTW tix, assuming lower than "full-fare" airfare is available on Southwest or elsewhere, you can rebook accordingly. I know some of the flights are already filling up/full so this might help avoid waiting until there aren't as many options. At least you'll have one less thing to keep you awake at night. . .

So far lowest price i have seen on Ebay. Just ended. Went from $1550 to $1887 in final 2 minutes. No view but in all 3 shows for 2 people at $315 each ticket. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Grateful-Dead-Fare-Thee-Well-Two-3-day-pass-Jul…

If you're asking for a reach around in an 80 Chevette, you're barking up the wrong tree....if I were you I'd get my head outta the gutter and just....Listen to the music play!!!

Last two ebay sales:1) Two 3 day passes behind stage: $1887 2) One 3 day pass behind stage: $915 I know this is still a lot, and behind stage (come on, is anybody planning to even see their behind stage seat, no less sit in it?), but about $300 per. About $100 less per ticket than other sales. Progress. Slow progress. But progress. Hang on tight peoples. Only going to get better.

http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=201308845222&showa… the person posting the bid can make auto increases and end bid with 'his' winning bid at expiration of auction

Nope that was not the implication - it was more to get across that if I am spending that kind of money, I want a big ticket item and tree days of tripping and music are NOT it...I think your Chevette would go for more than $7,500 no? :)

A reach around in a vintage ride is priceless.... No offense taken and call me rgergelis...no one can pronounce it :-)

I would bring my cat too.

Just roll the r's as you were taught in Spanish class. It will just smoothly roll of your tongue.

Is me too!! Also... I am very grateful for this (online) community. This will be my first proper Dead show (college friends tried to get me on the bus officially in the 90s, and though they had my ticket, life interceded). As I no longer live amongst deadheads as I did in those days, this forum has served as my communal support, and though I don't mind the travel and adventure alone, it's good to know some of y'all will be there. I trust I'll be running into friends from throughout the years - high school, college, before and aft, but this pre-show community is really doing it for me. So thanks, y'all!!!!! PeacePeace.

A cat as good lookin' as yours? Can't say I blame ya.

...or I got royally screwed. I found a Hotwire Hot Rate room in the Magnificent Mile area that popped up out of nowhere for a steal and it actually went through. The hotel website says it's booked solid. So...boo ya or overbooked sleeping on the sidewalk! I'm gonna call to confirm. Now I just hope my brother can come out from Maryland to share in the fun. We may be ticketless but we've got a dead dot net party to attend....

Count me in for a get together, I think. I'm definitely down for a parking lot scene get together, but not sure i can pull off a Grant Park, depends when I arrive. Thanks!

Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr g rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! Just like it sounds......

lol....still laughing at your note, BobLoblaw. Here's to the ticketless with rooms !! Boo ya times a hundred !! And yes my friend, we're 23 strong now on our little Dead.net FTW pick-a-nick :-) Cheers !!

Chalk it up as a scalper in deadhead disguise. Obviously not a true deadhead, but someone who is seizing the opportunity to make money. Unfortunately this is not a crime. I am not condoning this behavior don't misunderstand me. Have to expect there were many who sent MOs in for tickets just for this purpose alone. As bad if not worse than Bears fans doing the same thing. There is no way for GDTS to know. Probably was a nicely decorated envelope too. There is no stopping these @ssholes...

Check your PM please - thanks.

I will consider that idea!

Hey now DevilsFriend, that was a really good find, good read and really interesting audio bit. Thanks for sharing !

Klang, definitely many in disguise. I think my mom put it well (as she's seen all 33 years of my curious devotion) when she said "there's not a half a million of you guys left that would want to see these shows!" Who knows, but it is strange that selling 15K copies of Dave's Picks somehow turns into 500K wanting to travel to Chicago for shows without Jerry.

I refuse to pay 1 cent over face for a no view ticket. Keep the face people!

Would be if GDTS went to Ebay (should be EPay) and looked up the people that are selling these tickets that they issued, find out who they are and revoke their tickets since they haven't been sent. I know that logistically this is a nightmare and then there is the OTHER nightmare of how you distribute said recalled tickets...forget the nightmare of returning the money already paid etc...I realize that everything I said is a dream...It's all a dream I dreamed one afternoon...pretty recently actually!

Hey Boo Boo....How you been, you clown you? Are you in for the Jellystone pick a nick? If you get you miracle...let me know, Hopefully we don't have any problems, will we Mr. ranger sir? Hang in there Klang and don't cave to those scalping rat bastards.....

...for the Chevette. Hell you can't even get a no view GD50 ticket in a trade for that car. No offense intended argelius!

I had several friends suggest I do just what you mentioned. Not even being fans, they recognized the potential windfall for anyone who was lucky, industrious, or unscrupulous enough (all 3?) to get tickets via M.O. Friends ALL asked why I didn't request the max for potential resale. These are all upright, legitimate, honest people...they just see concert tix as a commodity; which they really are. And the fact that we are so emotionally invested in this concert, makes the commodity all the more valuable.As with Klangstone, I am not condoning, but I am understanding. I just decided to take what I need, and leave the rest, but never expected to be totally shut out of the very best. So, it is all a moot point for me personally, right now.Still in limbo, almost 2 months after sending in my money.

Seven hundred fitty? It's memories my man, can't reduce those to $$$$$.....even for the junker..... But you can call me Ray, you can call me RayJ, you can call me Johnny or you can call me Sonny..in the end we all got to serve somebody.... It may be the Devil or it may be the Lord but we gotta serve somebody..... Hang in there Klangstone Your friend, rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr g rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Make that 22.5 people for now. And for me it would have to Saturday ont Friday, if that really matters at this point

Wow man, are you really going to harsh on those brothers and sisters that are trying to offer some sincere support and keep the high energy flowing thru all of us heads! I have seen some really uplifting words from numerous heads who don't have tix either, but they just want to lend support to those in the same boat! So me, being one of those who has tickets to all three shows in Chicago and Jerryweather [obtained just like all those other ones who got them on pre-sales w/ TM and TcktFly], chooses to send words of love, compassion, and support to my fellow brothers and sisters - well at least you'll know where it's coming from. I can feel the pain for everyone who doesn't have tix, cause I've been there myself!! So, just ignore my posts, but don't push away those that are sending the good vibes your way > you will need them in your attempt to get "there".

Well, I am truly not judging anyone, we all have our own paths to walk! I'm just glad I didn't hang my hat up 20 years ago and need these 3 Chicago shows to find closure! I can only assume that Jerry wouldn't have wanted heads to give up on the live experience of his bandmates carrying on with those songs of our own!! I'm sure the remaining core 4 wouldn't want that to happen either!

Meeshu, my cat says thanks. Even my boyfriend thinks that cat is handsome but I noticed your cat is totally cool looking. Very trippy features. I'm sure those cats would be friends. Looking forward to planning a pic-a-nic. If I can't bring my cat, I might bring some chow(chips and salsa).