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    Anonymous (not verified)
    9 years 10 months ago
    Trouble Ahead...?
    Been reading comments from people who have used AXS ticketing, and I'm really leery about using the system for the pre-sale now. Examples include buyers having to enter a 'waiting room' for long periods of time, only to get dumped out to retry again. Some accounts have stated getting to the venue and the attendant saying that they couldn't enter because someone had already used that ticket. Someone said that they received a surprise email months after ordering tickets, confirming cancellation of their order. Shocked at the news, this person stated that AXS forced a 10% refund on them. I urge everyone wanting to go to these shows to read some of the reviews on AXS Facebook page. Any of your opinions on this are welcomed. All I know is that Chicago is a long haul for lots of people to go, only to be told at the gate that their tickets have been oversold. I'm REALLY pumped about going to the shows and don't want anyone to get ripped off.
  • geomeister
    9 years 10 months ago
    One last time
    So here's the deal....50 years is sumpin....most of us want to be there....personally, I wouldn't miss it for the world, and am taking my son. So right off the bat, I got the plane tickets, and the hotel room...and then four days later did the mail order...maybe I'll get the tix, maybe not. Maybe the fan club pre-sale will work for me, maybe not...maybe ticketmaster will work, maybe not...maybe I'll do the VIP deal and skip the mortgage, maybe not...but it is THE show to get to, period. Here's a story for you on this peaceful Saturday night:...back in "the day" which was the probably in the 90's, when the only way to get tickets was mail-in or stand in line at Ticketmaster, I got to the only outlet in town at 7:30 am...they opened at 9:45 or so, tix went on sale at ten ...but we all knew that the ticket register went "live" a couple of minutes early...I at there in my lawn chair, feeling pretty smug, and dumb too, but smug, because I was the first in line and all...and when they opened the door, I ran over to the ticket outlet...I think the store was a sporting goods place, and selling tix was a sideline....and told the clerk, "I'll give you a ten-spot for every ticket you can punch out before 10 AM...they otta start showing tickets being available at 9:58, and then you start punching buttons, here's the cash". He said, "Really? We can't sell tickets before ten am...but it's my last day here anyway, so what the heck". The show was at Shoreline, and when the blank screen lit up, he started hammering away at the keyboard...I had a wad of cash and every-time he scored a ticket, I slapped down two twenties for the ticket and a ten spot for him...he hammered, I slapped...inside of three minutes I had one ticket for each day.,,and one was on row BBB, right in front. Later, when being escorted down to the seat for one of the shows, way way way down in front, I heard someone say..."he must know some-one, no way are those seats available for the public". All you can do is smile, smile smile.... Anyhow, best of luck to everyone. I hope you all get tickets, get a compfy place to stay, and join in the event of a lifetime for many of us. As Bill said many years ago, "They aren't just the best at what they do, they are the only ones who do what they do". And they'll be there this 4th of July weekend, doing it again...You gonna be there? Hope so...cheers and love to all!
  • harley123
    9 years 10 months ago
    Tickets?
    Do you know if you can buy tickets for the Chicago shows on this site or any other site?
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The original members of Grateful Dead have announced two additional shows at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on June 27th and 28th, as part of their “Fare Thee Well: Celebrating 50 Years of Grateful Dead” run. Along with the three shows at Chicago's Soldier Field on July 3rd, 4th, and 5th, the run will mark the original members' last-ever performances toget

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I have one Sunday Night ticket for Chicago that I bought from stub hub for $680 for sec 400 it was too expensive but I will be willing to sell it for $400 if anyone is interested.If not I understand.I have all the emails and ticket confirmation to go along with it.
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I have not received my Chicago tickets yet. Used USPS SASE. GDTSTOO on Wednesday said they will still be ticketing "for the next week or so." Bright spot-Santa Clara Tickets arrived Thursday. So disappointing though each day to check the mail and not have my Chicago tickets.
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I hope the boys can get along and just come out blazing. I have a feeling that squabbling is happening in the camp..setlist arguing and whatnot...why don't they each get a night, pick the list and go...can't play them all
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Any hopes out there about songs...who sings what?Here's my Christmas list....for Jerry tunes Half Step- Trey Brown Eyed- Trey..with the Phil "Old Man" comment Bird Song- Bobby Crazy Fingers- Trey Peggy O- Phil Liberty (yes I said it!)- Bobby Stella Blue- Nobody..Insturmental So Many Roads- All take a verse..even the drummers! Jack a Roe- Bruce Dupree's- Bruce Eyes- Trey/Bobby/Phil/Bruce Scarlet/Fire- Trey Help/Slip/Frak- Bobby Sugaree-Trey and Bruce or a Warren guest spot:) Ramble On- Trey/Bobby Loser- Bobby Morning Dew- TREY (what an honor) Ok, for this rambling...I'm out...let your thoughts be..known.. Peace
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ship of fools- BobbyMust Have Been The... Trey If I had..- Phil Ripple- Bobby Friend of the Devil- Bruce Dire Wolf- Trey Stagger- Trey They Love- Bobby To Lay Me Down-Inturemental
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St. Stephen> Not fade away second night SC Bobby Phil Bruce Rich Trey Donna Dead Heads!!!
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Stephen prospered in his time, well he may and he may decline.Did it matter, does it now? Stephen would answer if he only knew how. Wishing well with a golden bell, bucket hanging clear to hell.....
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Was at least 150 or so... ;) lol
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Nothing yet. I swear I am not stressing on the tickets.....Got home form work and had a hankerin' for 5-8-77So I broke into the old tape collection and dusted it off. Playing morning Dew as I write this. Jeez it's so goddam beautiful!! Thank you Eyes.... Very nice.⚡️
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Today's mail in the NV. Seems like they are trickling in. If St. Stephen is in the cards, let's hope it goes to eleven....
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Congrats BobLoblaw. Going to eleven from Stephen would be sooooooooooooo ok.Another hopeful for me is Jackstraw. Amen
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Hello folks, have many of you received your tix for the May 27th show already? Mine have not arrived yet, Thanks, Dave
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Screwed again. Tickets purchased yesterday for SC or today via TM can only be delivered standard mail with a 10 - 14 day delivery. I just called TM and there is no other option other than a refund 7 days prior to the event. If your traveling to California and don't have your tickets yet your SOL. TM says this was stipulated by the promoter (Shapiro).
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I received my Chicago tickets today in Connecticut. I used priority mail. Less than three weeks to go!!!!
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grasshopper....good things come to those who wait...or so I'm told...your mileage may vary!Peace from the barren Buff!
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@Truckin, @Eyes SC tickets arrived today in FL!!!!!! I am soooo happy! I hope you get yours soon as well.. Scott
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So glad your stress is over....now get on out here and let's have a party!!
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My Chicago tickets from gdtstoo arrived today-regular usps. Postmark June 11. Two days to get from SF to here-just south of Yosemite NP. Not bad. Santa Clara tickets arrived Thursday. If the wind picked up where you live, it was me exhaling a sigh of relief. So stoked!
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All good things in all good time!!! Your time has come!! Yeee Ha!!!!! Now get on a jet to the promised land!!!
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Still no SC tickets in Chicago
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I'm so psyched! 4 tix/night; 117,221,230Woohoo!!!!! I *CANT WAIT*!!!
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Nothing today. Sipping a pint of Firestone IPA being patient. All good things in all good time.(~);}
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Enjoy the brew!! 95 degrees in Rocklin!! Working in the yard sweating out the anxiety! Listening to live without a net....eyes with branford makes me happy!!! Slaughtering the pale ale!!!
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Still don't have mine. I live in central California, so I at least figured I would have them this week.... nothing... i'm stressing out over this!
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Everyone will probably have their tickets in hand by the end of next week. If not my guess is by the 22nd or 23rd. After that I would really be stressing. All good things in all good time.BTW I don't have mine yet either. Sacramento California.
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Message me if you have any tickets your looking to part/make a deal with.
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Nary a ticket yet...
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I live upstate NY and getting concerned. Driving out to Chicago and wanted to leave next week to stop at a few places along the way. Looks like I'm changing my plans.
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I live upstate NY and getting concerned. Driving out to Chicago and wanted to leave next week to stop at a few places along the way. Looks like I'm changing my plans.
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where in Upstate NY?nothing in da Buff yet.... where there's life there's hope.... Keep us informed...
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Now waiting for tickets to arrive. Is there no part of this process that could be stress free?
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Received Chicago tix yesterday normal snail mail. After comparing results with others, it seems that mail order patrons were shoved to the back of the arena to accommodate VIP and hotel packages. I guess we should have expected nothing but from Mr. Shapiro. Oh Well, the music will be wonderful!
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Has anyone reading this actually received (or heard from a friend) the seats originally listed at $199 seats by GDTSTOO? In other words section 136-143 or 104-110? I am reading a lot about 100 and 200 level at the back of the stadium but not a single one about sections closer to the front.
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I have $199 GDTSTOO tix. Fri is in 114. Sat and Sun are 223 and 226....opposite end of stadium from stage. 114 is really good.I have heard of a few with very similar seats.
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I have a room at the Holiday Inn Express Magnificent Mile for the 3rd and 4th and I can't make the shows. 640 N. Wabash Avenue. Two double beds $406/nite all taxes etc included. Let me know if interested.
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Couldn't agree more. Hopefully the shows go smoothly.
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It's been a while now since I received my Chicago Tix. 4 for all nights. The seat location really bothers me - 400's and finally just had to vent. I know this is going to sound bad but please understand I'm so happy just to be there and I'm looking forward to it. That's the truth. My gripe is that it appears that all the mail requests were placed towards the back of the stadium (and in the nose bleed seats). I wasn't expecting in front of the stage but jeez, just for once would it hurt for me to have decent seats? That being said,now I feel ashamed thinking of those that didn't get tixs.
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I hear you. The thing is is that you will be a part of Grateful Dead history. Things changed without notice and its a shame but coming from somebody that tried and tried but will end up in my living room watching the shows on TV I'm enveous of you. You will get to hear LIVE the last note of the last song that will ever be played by the surviving members of a band that is so loved by so many. At that moment at the July 5th show take a mental pic and audio of it so you can have it for the rest of your life. Amen.
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Alas...We can't make the shows and have a hotel reservation within walking distance up for grabs. Message me if interested -- its a king suite at the Downtown Travelodge for four nights: 7/2 through 7/5 (check out on the 6th).
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Go Warriors! Many great shows and memories inside that arena!