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[MSTJedi]

Anyone else a little miffed at the ticket prices for these things? I mean, $40 for one show? We're talking $160 to go both nights for my wife and I . . . not to mention all those fees Ticketmaster is so fond of. I got bills to pay, dammit.

[godslabrat]

I could be... but I'm not.  $40 is decent enough, I've seen acts that charge $70 or more.  And yes, Ticketmaster's fees are just painful (which is why I prefer shows where I can buy directly from the venue).  All that considered, though... I enjoy this too much to not do it, and I like knowing that I'm supporting the CT crew.

[MSTJedi]

Well, have fun. I went last time they came to Dallas and paid $35 to sit in the aisle because I wasn't enough of an ass to cut someone off to a seat. I'm not paying $40 for a balcony seat this time.

[jana]

What are 'your' costs on a typical night of entertainment? A night at the 'regular' movies for 2 could easily run you $40. A night at the bar with friends if you pick up the tab could be $100. And a day at a theme park for 2 might cost well over $200...
Yes ticket master fees might be outrageous and unjustified sometimes - but they're not going away any time soon. You can't always expect the 'artists' to make less just to give you a cheaper seat.

[oddstocks]

I'd say go if you have the chance. In this crap economy, who knows how long these guys can justify to keep touring?

[MSTJedi]

What are 'your' costs on a typical night of entertainment? A night at the 'regular' movies for 2 could easily run you $40. A night at the bar with friends if you pick up the tab could be $100. And a day at a theme park for 2 might cost well over $200...
Yes ticket master fees might be outrageous and unjustified sometimes - but they're not going away any time soon. You can't always expect the 'artists' to make less just to give you a cheaper seat.

Yeah, funny you say that . . . we don't do any of those things either - for the exact reason that it costs too much. We have 3 kids at home, my wife works part-time retail and I'm unemployed thanks to this wonderful economy of ours. So my expendable income is practically nothing. When we do go to the movies, it's the dollar theater with our own snacks sneaked in. We buy cheap beer and wine and drink at home (after the kids go to bed) if we feel the mood. We had season passes to Six Flags last year, but opted out this time around because of our predicament. Maybe you don't have the same responsibilities and expenses I do, but $40 a ticket is just out of the question for me now.

[jana]

What are 'your' costs on a typical night of entertainment? A night at the 'regular' movies for 2 could easily run you $40. A night at the bar with friends if you pick up the tab could be $100. And a day at a theme park for 2 might cost well over $200...
Yes ticket master fees might be outrageous and unjustified sometimes - but they're not going away any time soon. You can't always expect the 'artists' to make less just to give you a cheaper seat.

Yeah, funny you say that . . . we don't do any of those things either - for the exact reason that it costs too much. We have 3 kids at home, my wife works part-time retail and I'm unemployed thanks to this wonderful economy of ours. So my expendable income is practically nothing. When we do go to the movies, it's the dollar theater with our own snacks sneaked in. We buy cheap beer and wine and drink at home (after the kids go to bed) if we feel the mood. We had season passes to Six Flags last year, but opted out this time around because of our predicament. Maybe you don't have the same responsibilities and expenses I do, but $40 a ticket is just out of the question for me now.

That's understandable. But in that case - what do you feel would be a fair price?

[MSTJedi]

Well, I'd probably pay around $30 (fees and taxes included) for balcony seats. But starting at $40 before everything else for a small show like that seems a bit much for me.

[godslabrat]

Yeah, funny you say that . . . we don't do any of those things either - for the exact reason that it costs too much. We have 3 kids at home, my wife works part-time retail and I'm unemployed thanks to this wonderful economy of ours. So my expendable income is practically nothing. When we do go to the movies, it's the dollar theater with our own snacks sneaked in. We buy cheap beer and wine and drink at home (after the kids go to bed) if we feel the mood. We had season passes to Six Flags last year, but opted out this time around because of our predicament. Maybe you don't have the same responsibilities and expenses I do, but $40 a ticket is just out of the question for me now.

The fact that you're making rational decisions to make the most of your income is awesome.  I'm not trying to slight you for that at all.  I'm not in the best of shape financially, so I'm doing the same thing (helped a bit by the fact that I'm single, and the only kids I have use a litter box).  CT is one of the things I don't mind budgeting for, and it probably WILL mean I eat cheap lunches for... a good long time.

Also, I'm only going to one show, not both.  Perhaps that could be an option?  Half is better than none.

[MSTJedi]

Oh, believe me, we'd only be going to one show, but even then that's somewhere around $100 for both of us after Ticketmaster and Uncle Sam get their pieces of the pie. Even that would be a serious strain on our budget right now. It's just my luck that they'd come back in town while I'm not working.

Maybe next time, right?

[godslabrat]

Maybe next time, right?

Huzzah!

[pyro]

Well, I'd probably pay around $30 (fees and taxes included) for balcony seats. But starting at $40 before everything else for a small show like that seems a bit much for me.

I was more or less expecting $30 as well, but I guess right now with gas going up as well $40 makes sense though one would think there'd at least be a 2-day pass deal for at least $70.  Either way, I'll be going down to the city to pick up tickets and avoid the $60 in fees spread over 4 tickets in favor of $5 roundtrip on public transportation and maybe another $6 on an unriffed movie.

[WeatherServo9]

I just went to the Saturday night Portland show (Danger on Tiki Island).  I'm only partially employed and really couldn't afford the $50 ticket price, but then I figure this is a once in a few years (if lifetime) chance to see these guys in person, so I felt like I had to do it. 

After being so thoroughly entertained, I felt it was worth it.  But I may be paying for it in eating less the next couple of weeks. 

[CSAllen]

It's still cheaper than the $85 I paid to see U2 in Indianapolis -- I recently paid $35 to watch the Washington Nats lose, so $40 isn't bad for something that's pretty much a guaranteed awesome time.

I may see them in Philly, schedule permitting...

[MSTJedi]

It's still cheaper than the $85 I paid to see U2 in Indianapolis -- I recently paid $35 to watch the Washington Nats lose, so $40 isn't bad for something that's pretty much a guaranteed awesome time.

I may see them in Philly, schedule permitting...

Well, that's what I get for making my wife a fan of MST3K too. There's no way I'm going alone.