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Well I got the email notification today, I figured this was a scam, but after carefull checking, its for real.
For those who wern't so lucky, these tickets are scalp proof. You have to enter a passcode to purchase the tickets within 72 hours, and then you have to show up with partner/friend/other a day before at the venue to pick up the tickets. You will need to show the credit card used to purchase the tickets with ID. No name changes, no letter of authoriazation, etc. You will then be given a tamper proof wrist band, and will need to show the band and ID at the door, the next day.
Needless to say, you won't see these tickets being sold on ebay.
Now the bad news. My wife will probably VETO me going. Its going to be hard to push $500 Canadian for two tickets, $500 airfair to cross the pond from Nova Scotia, and I have been told that London is not the cheapest place in the world for hotels.
The ticket won't go to waste, I will give the passcode away free to somebody in my office, if I cant go.
PLEASE DO NOT EVEN THINK ABOUT STICKYMAIL ME FOR THESE TICKETS.
Was anybody else lucky enougth to win the lottery for tickets?
> Its going to be hard to push $500 Canadian for two tickets,
Face value on the Stones tickets was $350 each for semi nose bleeders. That was back when that was like a million canadian ;-)
> $500 airfair to cross the pond from Nova Scotia
Start rowing.
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> and I have been told that London is not the cheapest place in the world for hotels.
Sleep on the plane - get in the day of the concert - go to the concert - go to the airport - sleep on the plane. No hotel - no problem.
Wives can be persuaded to do things they wouldn't normally do if the payoff is sufficient. I would strongly urge you to use whatever leverage you can to make this happen. You know better than anyone what that payoff might be but I've found straight across trades to be the most effective... back when I was married I mean....
If wife: Honey, I know it's early, but for our anniversary we're going to London! Amazingly, the concert of the century was scheduled for the same time. Wow, imagine if we could actually get tickets for that while we're there...
If not wife: Honey, I have to go on a business trip to London...
Normally, I wouldn't suggest lying to a spouse, but it *IS* Zeppelin. :)
I would follow lifeinasias advice and take the mrs on a second honeymoon.
If she VETO's that, then she is out of the picture.
I would go ahead and buy the tickets. Then try to find a friend/fan/reporter who is willing to fork over $1,200 for a ticket. They will basically escort you to the concert, then they are on their own. Believe me you will find someone.
Then use $500 to cover the cost of the tickets and $700 to pay for expenses.
Great news about the anti-scalping.
You really should go. Once in a lifetime opportunity.
I watched most of the Zeppelin DVD last night, its fantastic.
GO!
Sleep on the plane - get in the day of the concert - go to the concert - go to the airport - sleep on the plane. No hotel - no problem.
Brett, you and I are kindred spirits.
Its LED ZEPPELIN! Make it happen.
Have a great time LGN, be sure to give us a review of the show when you get back. Maybe even some pictures.
The Hammer of the Gods!
I had to jump thru hoops to get registered for tickets, so they are doing a fine job in stopping the scalpers.
I went for seats, because there is no way I could stand for 8 hours. The best I could do was section 420 in the upper tier, which is up high and about a quarter of the way back from the stage.
Anybody been to the O2 in London? What are the upper tier seats like in this venue?
Trying to get an idea of how big a place it is.
Have a great time.
The 02 has just had a couple of NHL ice hockey games so it is big enough to put an ice rink in. With the stage at the end and standing on the floor the capacity is about 20,000.
420? Dude, it's a sign you'll have an enlightened time!
It looks like im going to need full riot gear for the O2, since all those people who lost the lottery, but instead bought passcodes on ebay, are going to be out of luck.
They aren't going to be very happy when they show up for the concert, and denied entry.
Im arriving really early on Saturday morning for my wristband, and hopefully avoid the angry crowds.
[edited by: lawman at 9:07 pm (utc) on Oct. 5, 2007]
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If you don't buy the tickets with a credit card which has the lottery name winner, you lose.
