Got tickets for the Ahmet Tribute (Led Zeppelin) concert...

[Justin & Muttley]

...but don't think we can make it!

I entered the draw for the Ahmet Tribute concert at the O2 Arena in London to see Led Zep (along with 2 million others) - and I've been offered the tickets! Not sure I can justify the £250 ticket price though, and we'll have to go up to London beforehand to pick them them up and collect our wristbands - gutted really as it looks like it'll be a great gig.

Off to cry now...

 

[Shaggy]

Yeah i was going to go for that, its one of the only bands i thought i would never see and now i have the chance but there is no way i will pay that much. i am going to cry with you...

 

[Clem]

£250 .... is that a pair? :shock:

Fair go, thats takin' the piss a bit!

 

[Justin & Muttley]

£250 .... is that a pair? :shock:

Fair go, thats takin' the piss a bit!

Yeah - it's £125 each with a two ticket limit!

 

[Clem]

I guess they realise all those old rock fans from the 70s are now middle aged professionals with plenty of disposable income

Im not sure theres anyone Id pay that much to see .... as much on principle than anything.
Most reformed bands do tend to disappoint a little, and I generally respect bands that dont get drawn back together by the lure of the tills ringing - The Jam and The Stone Roses being two.

 

[Justin & Muttley]

I guess they realise all those old rock fans from the 70s are now middle aged professionals with plenty of disposable income

Im not sure theres anyone Id pay that much to see .... as much on principle than anything.
Most reformed bands do tend to disappoint a little, and I generally respect bands that dont get drawn back together by the lure of the tills ringing - The Jam and The Stone Roses being two.

It's actually a charity gig for the Ahmet Ertegun Foundation - but it's still a bit steep!

 

[Araon]

Bands should cost a tenner to see at unis' and dingy halls....

Them were the days..... Stone Roses, Charlatans, Inspirals, New FADS, Neds atomic Dustbin, CUD aahhhhhh memories indeed.......

 

[Broccoli]

If your selling the tickets I would love to buy them as I have a 17 year old who has always been a very big fan.
you can contact me on 07973373690 or email me at [email protected]

Hope to here from you.

 

[mcvw]

Aaron: I agree with you...

Think I paid £5 to see Neds at Brunel uni - many moons ago now

 

[shane r]

I'll also take them right now.

 

[Chris]

If the other guys change their minds I'll definately have them. we registered on 4 different computers but had no joy. last saw them at Knebworth in 1979 ( I was very young then !! ). Any chance you could let me know your lottery numbers for next week aswell !!!!

 

[Justin & Muttley]

I've had a couple of offers for the ticket code, but to be honest I don't know if it's possible to pass them on to a third party...

The unique code is used when the tickets are paid for online, photo ID and the credit card that's used needs to be taken along in person when the tickets and non-transferable wrist bands are issued - some people are saying that the name on the ID needs to match the name originally submitted to the ballot but I don't know if that's correct?

Help, I don't know what to do!!!

 

[shane r]

Sounds pretty straightforward dude. Can you forward the email to me? I'll pay with my CC and all should be fine. I'll throw in an early bay goody or two as well!

[email protected]

 

[Justin & Muttley]

OK guys and girls - I've decided...

I've offered the code to my cousin, Paul - he's been a fan for years! I'm waiting to hear if he can get off work to go to the gig...

If he can't go then the code will be offered to an EarlyBay'er!!! - I don't want any money for the code as I don't agree with touting. The code will still be 'live' for another couple of days so there's no need to panic just yet! If you're interested post your name on this thread and I'll put them in a hat (assuming my cousin can't make it) and get Mrs J&M to draw one out ASAP.

Please understand that there is still some debate as to whether or not the ticket code can be passed on to third parties - if you get the code it will be down to you to check and/or take the risk... like I say, I don't want to profit from my good luck - but I'd hate to see someone lose their hard earned £££'s too!

Please find below (most of) the text from the email:

Congratulations we are very pleased to be able to offer you tickets for the Ahmet Tribute concert at the O2 Arena in London on the 26th November 2007. Please read the below information carefully before you proceed to booking, by continuing to the booking page you are agreeing to all the below.

You have 72 hours to book and pay for your tickets.
Your individual passcode can only be used once and will be invalid after the deadline as mentioned above has passed.
NO tickets will be mailed out. All concert goers must pick up their tickets and non-transferable wristbands in advance of the show at the O2 Arena between 10am and 6pm on Sunday 25th November and between 10am and 6pm on Monday 26th November. To avoid long queues on the day of the show you are strongly urged to pick up your tickets and wristbands on Sunday 25th November or arrive as early as possible on Monday 26th November, please be aware that ticket collection will be busy at peak times and you should anticipate having to wait to be served.
To collect the tickets each original purchaser and the person accompanying them to the show must be present in order to pick up the tickets and wristbands. NO exceptions
Each original purchaser must provide the actual credit card used for the purchase along with valid state-issued PHOTO ID in order to receive the tickets and non-transferable wristbands. All wristbands will be fitted immediately.
There will be no exceptions to the above, no name changes or letters of authorisation will be accepted under any circumstances.
On the night of the show EVERYONE will be required to present BOTH the WRISTBAND and TICKET for entrance to the show. Wristbands must NOT be removed or tampered with prior to entering the show or your access will be refused. Original ticketholders must bring photo ID to the show as they may be required to present it upon entry to the venue.
The original conditions of sale will be enforced. These tickets are non-transferable and any resale will void the transaction without refund.
If you book the tickets and are unable to attend we will refund the face value of the tickets (£125 per ticket) if you contact us before the 20th October 2007. No refunds will be accepted after this date.
Customers with disabilities should forward this email and contact phone number to [email protected] to book accessible seating (subject to availability).
We are doing our best to keep the tickets for this event out of the hands of secondary ticket sellers and in the hands of the fans so please help us by adhering to the above.



Cheers all,

J&M

 

[shane r]

Bugger. I was gonna offer your choice of a rust free set of overriders OR a set of rear splash trays!

Anyway, please chuck my name in the hat. After reading that, it's clear to me that anyone can use the code. No need to check if I can get it off work cause I'd QUIT my job to go!

Cheers

Shane

 

[Justin & Muttley]

Right guys - my cousin CAN'T make it, so I'm now in the enviable position to make someone's day/month/year!

Mrs J&M will draw a name out of the hat at mid-day tomorrow (Wednesday) and I'll PM the winner at that time - Good luck!

 

[shane r]

Wahoo! Got my CC at the ready should I need it. I'm out of work after 1:30 today, so here's hoping you draw before then!

 

[shane r]

OK, it's 12:00. I've got 18 Year 10 students here and we've all got our fingers crossed- that's 38 fingers (including my own little pair)!

 

[shane r]

going for lunch, will check back in 15-20 mins!

 

[Guest]

J&M.... those tickets are changing hands for £1500 EACH! seems like an investment to me.

I have a few grown men in work crying because they didnt make the draw. Your one lucky person 8)

It was a pretty dumb thing to do just one small gig, they are playing into the hands of the touts who will make a killing.