Petition To Stop Premium Ticketing

[Mateo2k]

That said, if they're in your name, odds are you're fine. Probably will just need the ID. I've never needed the CC for shows that said they'd require it, but have needed my ID

[sh123]

I used to be quite close to this band, but over the years they changed so much. The last time I saw them was in 2010 at PNC Park and even then it seemed they were going through the motions, no real connection to their own music, just the lifestyle. I left before What You Are even began. I decided to pop in because I heard the new song and then saw this thread. So sad to see that this is the direction they've gone in.

[uro55]

[Kiko]

[trautwein.m]

Originally Posted by sh123

I used to be quite close to this band, but over the years they changed so much. The last time I saw them was in 2010 at PNC Park and even then it seemed they were going through the motions, no real connection to their own music, just the lifestyle. I left before What You Are even began. I decided to pop in because I heard the new song and then saw this thread. So sad to see that this is the direction they've gone in.

I thought that for a second too, when I was at the AC caravan last year. I think it was because I was well stoned.

Then Dave broke a guitar string like three times Sunday night, and I realized I was wrong.

[lilant420]

Originally Posted by trautwein.m

I thought that for a second too, when I was at the AC caravan last year. I think it was because I was well stoned.

Then Dave broke a guitar string like three times Sunday night, and I realized I was wrong.

Was it that or just the fact that the songs they all broke on were cuz he was using the Rockbridge?

http://dmbalmanac.com/TourShowSet.as...115&where=2011

[trautwein.m]

I noticed the same thing - the Rockbridge couldn't stand the pounding the Taylor endured for years.

[lilant420]

Originally Posted by trautwein.m

I noticed the same thing - the Rockbridge couldn't stand the pounding the Taylor endured for years.

I mean, I am not a fan of the rockbridge so I may be bias but I have noticed that for a handful of shows now.

[wisclovesdmb]

Signed. It's because of warehouse's old ways I pulled 2007 Alpine N2 center stage row 4 tickets at face value instead of the BS Stub Hub prices.

[Boomer_Sooner]

Doubt it will work, but I signed anyway. Good luck

[Latz41]

I got declined for Premium Tickets. Maybe somebody should start a petition for the creation of Ultra Premium Tickets.

[AZFish]

I can afford to make it rain Premium Tickets so nope, not signing.

[mthawk07]

So any word on how well this petition has worked so far? I mean, cause petitions are so effective and all.

[Latz41]

I'm still confused why this was sent to Stefan. It seems a bit weird.

[TR3Esmoker]

Originally Posted by jek3295

Signed.

Honest question though: when has a petition ever worked? Sure it gets a voice heard, but is that all we're trying to do here???

It worked to get Family Guy back on the air if anyone cares. Horrible show

[ComeNDnceWithMe]

Originally Posted by Latz41

I'm still confused why this was sent to Stefan. It seems a bit weird.

He is the only band member that is accessible/present on social media.

[cornbreadlover]

I'll sign on account I hate money rackets...the world these days, everything is a money racket...

[Mr McVicker]

Originally Posted by Latz41

I got declined for Premium Tickets. Maybe somebody should start a petition for the creation of Ultra Premium Tickets.

What show? That is hard to believe

[Sleepr56]

Originally Posted by Mr McVicker

What show? That is hard to believe

Declined for both nights of premium reserves at SPAC, tried on two different WH accounts, one '07 & one '00

[DMBzilla]

Originally Posted by Mr McVicker

What show? That is hard to believe

Plenty of people were declined premium requests.

[bwillis1975]

Originally Posted by dreamingtree_34

this is how the free market works people. they had been leaving profit sitting on the table and now they're opting to grab it instead. you don't like it, move to communist russia

You do realize Russia has not been communist for 23 years? I get your point, but just saying.

[uro55]

Originally Posted by bwillis1975

You do realize Russia has not been communist for 23 years? I get your point, but just saying.

In communist Russia, point gets you!

[bwillis1975]

Just been reading and will share my story if it makes anybody's story make more sense.

As you can see, WH member since 2004. Been to 26 DMB and 2 Dave solo shows. Most have been in CA, but I have also been to Cricket in Phoenix as well as some small shows in Europe when I lived there.

Other than the first year when I was denied my request, I have never been unsatisfied with my tickets. Second year, I had upper level arena seats and just before the lawn at the ampitheatre. I couldn't complain then because I knew I had no seniority.

Since then, I regularly get seats for near the front or middle of the midsection. Occasionally, I would say every fifth show, I get MUCH closer. Once had second row in 2006 through WH! IN 2009, I scored front row center at the Greek in LA! This year, I have pretty good seats for 3 of 4 shows (two of those shows are Atlanta and Charlotte and then Irvine in CA) and I have third row behind the pit for the fourth in Cula Vista, CA. So the region of the country I request for seems to have no effect on my ticket luck.

I never go through Middle Men. I roll the dice with WH. I pay the $30 partially so I don't have to deal with them. Would I like to be closer? Who wouldn't? My personal experience leads me to believe that I consistently get "seniority" on a regular basis. This would mean all of the fans from the 90s and the beginning are still getting those lower seats in front of me. My usual seats are nearly always the same distance back and every fifth show or so, I get very lucky - which must be "random" shows. Just the pattern I've noticed.

I hope that the best seats don't go to the highest bidder. Part of the fun of being a loyal WH member is that I know I will get lucky every fifth show or so. It's those shows that are really special for me. Once scored a Carter drumstick from face value WH seats with 2004 seniority.

[daveMathews48]

Thanks to whoever took the time to write that! You have my signature!

[dreamingrace]

I signed. Thanks for setting this up.

[mikegrahamjr]

I bought them and hate them at the same time. I cast my unfortunately unheard ballot against premium ticketing

[Mateo2k]

Originally Posted by mikegrahamjr

I bought them and hate them at the same time. I cast my unfortunately unheard ballot against premium ticketing

You cast your vote.

And it was heard loud and clear.

You voted in favor of it the moment you bought it.

[greatwoodsdave]

Originally Posted by Latz41

I got declined for Premium Tickets. Maybe somebody should start a petition for the creation of Ultra Premium Tickets.

literally laughed out loud. thanks for the laugh

[jamjumpin]

Another reason why Warehouse is a waste of money...

[Mateo2k]

Originally Posted by jamjumpin

Another reason why Warehouse is a waste of money...

Unless you want to buy the premium tickets, than it's a good use.