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    properlejdi
    9 years 7 months ago
    Fair Price
    I think the issue is a fair price for it. I don't think anyone would question a ticket price for $1000 for a 3 day pass with a view of anything but the stage curtain. They got lucky, we didn't que sera, I think the major issue is people who are charging 10 to 100 x the ticket price so they can pay for their trip. That is greedy. I am all for people making some profit, but lets be reasonable here. $500 for a ticket behind the stage that cost $70 with fees? $1000 for a floor ticket that cost $105 with fees? That is highway robbery. If they have a 3 day pass with a view at $1000, that equates to a markup of around 3x which, sure is fair. I mean the tix were around $100 through GDTS x3 so...but $1,200 to $1500 for no view? Gimme a break
  • Boo469
    9 years 7 months ago
    @ bozwald
    stocks are investor products, one purchases them in hopes of making a good investment and a profit. Grateful Dead tickets, on the other hand, are intended for music loving folks to go for an evening of entertainment, not to be used by scalpers to profit by blocking folks from the ability to purchase tickets, then jacking up prices and hold us hostage for their enrichment, see the difference? and unfortunately, it does add to the problem when we cave and pay extorted prices.
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    Bozwald
    9 years 7 months ago
    Ticket Sales
    I have been wondering something. I hear everyone here say that we shouldn’t pay the scalper prices as it only adds to the problem, and this is where I am a little confused. I was lucky enough to get my Miracle through Ticketmaster but my friend was not. He looked at several ticket options and ended up buying a three day ticket through E-bay for right around $1,000.My question is, has he just added to the problem or was he just a fan who saved up to see his favorite band and was happy to get the ticket? I keep equating this to the stock market. If I make a good purchase on a stock and it goes up in value, would I sell it for what it is worth, or what I paid for it? I agree that the people asking $4,000 and $5,000 for tickets should be drawn and quartered, but if you have someone that is willing and able to pay $1,000 for a ticket is he in the wrong? I have to be completely honest, outside of a few really good friends, I’m not sure I would be able to sell my tickets for face value.
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Grateful Dead Original Members Add Two Dates To Final Concerts

April 10, 2015

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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Submitted by SirSmokesAlot on Fri, 06/12/2015 - 17:36

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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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Submitted by direwolf58 on Fri, 06/12/2015 - 18:05

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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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Submitted by vtdeadfan on Fri, 06/12/2015 - 18:10

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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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Submitted by vtdeadfan on Fri, 06/12/2015 - 18:38

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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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Submitted by vtdeadfan on Fri, 06/12/2015 - 20:00

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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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Submitted by truckineric on Fri, 06/12/2015 - 21:40

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St. Stephen> Not fade away second night SC Bobby Phil Bruce Rich Trey Donna Dead Heads!!!
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Submitted by Eyes Of Rocklin on Fri, 06/12/2015 - 22:08

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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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Submitted by boo-cat on Fri, 06/12/2015 - 22:18

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Was at least 150 or so... ;) lol
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Submitted by truckineric on Fri, 06/12/2015 - 22:44

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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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Submitted by BobLoblaw on Fri, 06/12/2015 - 22:54

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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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Submitted by truckineric on Fri, 06/12/2015 - 23:35

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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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Submitted by David Wetzel on Sat, 06/13/2015 - 06:13

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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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Submitted by lfracas1 on Sat, 06/13/2015 - 06:58

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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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Submitted by wharfrat23 on Sun, 06/14/2015 - 04:05

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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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Submitted by _ on Sat, 06/13/2015 - 12:14

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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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Submitted by scottfry on Sun, 06/14/2015 - 06:00

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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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Submitted by Eyes Of Rocklin on Sat, 06/13/2015 - 12:57

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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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Submitted by direwolf58 on Sat, 06/13/2015 - 13:24

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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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Submitted by truckineric on Sat, 06/13/2015 - 13:44

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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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Submitted by varg38 on Sat, 06/13/2015 - 14:47

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Still no SC tickets in Chicago
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Submitted by deaded2 on Sat, 06/13/2015 - 15:28

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I'm so psyched! 4 tix/night; 117,221,230Woohoo!!!!! I *CANT WAIT*!!!
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Submitted by truckineric on Sat, 06/13/2015 - 16:46

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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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Submitted by Eyes Of Rocklin on Sat, 06/13/2015 - 17:16

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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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Submitted by deasos16 on Sat, 06/13/2015 - 20:39

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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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Submitted by truckineric on Sat, 06/13/2015 - 23:31

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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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Submitted by Mr.Dc on Sat, 06/13/2015 - 23:59

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Message me if you have any tickets your looking to part/make a deal with.
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Submitted by Klangstone on Sun, 06/14/2015 - 01:04

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Nary a ticket yet...
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Submitted by RogerSI1977 on Sun, 06/14/2015 - 07:52

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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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Submitted by RogerSI1977 on Sun, 06/14/2015 - 07:52

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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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Submitted by _ on Sun, 06/14/2015 - 07:54

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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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Submitted by subdog on Sun, 06/14/2015 - 09:15

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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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Submitted by MANOFORT on Sun, 06/14/2015 - 09:49

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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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Submitted by Rhino34 on Sun, 06/14/2015 - 13:13

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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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Submitted by mkav on Sun, 06/14/2015 - 14:20

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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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Submitted by RogerSI1977 on Sun, 06/14/2015 - 14:58

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Submitted by riederj on Sun, 06/14/2015 - 14:48

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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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Submitted by RogerSI1977 on Sun, 06/14/2015 - 14:53

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Couldn't agree more. Hopefully the shows go smoothly.
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Submitted by fillmore on Sun, 06/14/2015 - 16:20

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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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Submitted by truckineric on Sun, 06/14/2015 - 17:58

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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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Submitted by Saisabok on Sun, 06/14/2015 - 19:53

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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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Submitted by truckineric on Sun, 06/14/2015 - 20:13

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Go Warriors! Many great shows and memories inside that arena!