The fact the people are even arguing over this disgusts me. management sets prices. and things cost money, besides the band/boys don't even make any money over playing shows, the money comes from the album sales and all that. So pick, you get to meet them, or you dont, you get to see them live, or you dont. Just stop bitching about it. and if you want to bitch about the prices dont buy them, and save them for the people who saved their money and dont care how much it costs.
ok, so things are expensive, i get the point. but there are a lot of things in this world that are expensive, you just cant have Champagne taste on a beer budget. you don't go into an Audi dealer expecting VW prices do you? same company, same cars, with a little extra, but bigger price tag.
This is for @ Cody, I am not fat, ugly or single, I am a mother of 4 and I paid my $550 to go to the VIP in Sydney.
In fact most if the people at the VIP where not fat or ugly.
As for the backstreet boys they are very popular outside of America, and the concerts outside of the US have sold out.
You are aloud to have your own point of view but you could atleast show some respect to other fans on this site, those comments where rude and uncalled for
tell me about it...when I was at the afterparty and nick was djing for a bit and then he came into the booth to say hi to us he immedietly went and lay down in the back booth and he told us he apppologized to us that he was so tired and had to lay down.
Don't blame BSB for it, it's Groundctrl, Daughtry had the same thing, 155 for soundcheck, one pic, autograph and you had to buy the ticket separately. I think Kelly Clarkson is with groundctrl, and hers is worse you have to become a fan club member by the ticket and and enter a drawing to meet her and it's only about 40 ppl that get to meet her as well, and she doesn't even do soundcheck with them. The Boys do enough for their fans, blame ground ctrl, not the Boys. I know for sure if it were up to the Boys it wouldn't be like this.
lol I swear if VIP's were were cheaper like 100$ or less there would still be ppl complaining about the prices because everyone has their own standards of what pricey means to them. I like that they have different VIP's for what ppl can afford to do. I mean I did platinum and dont regret any of it. I was actually nervous about it (because of the price and all the fans that were there which was like over 300). It was the best BSB VIP I had been to. But yeah I would maybe think twice about doing it again...cuz Ive already experienced it once and I love that I can choose a different VIP for next time...one that costs less. Bottom line it has to be worth it to u to do it. If not than dont buy one. But thats with other artists' VIP's as well.
I just think its cool that this band that I have loved for 15 years allows me to go to their soundcheck when the place is like practically empty and all true BSB fans come together and have fun. I just think thats cool :) But hey thats me...to someone else it may be a waste of money.
But yeah i have heard of a LOT of other bands and artists that charge WAY more than BSB and u get way less (like not even meeting them)
I agree with you, nice to know I'm not the only one.
I'm a longtime fan and I'm disappointed by the new packages and prices. I mean especially in this economy when people are losing their jobs and homes, I would hope the BSB would take that into consideration. It's great if you can afford any of the packages but I can remember when the meet and greets were a contest for fan club people and now they are $100 plus the price of the fan club membership plus the price of a tix.
The GooGoo Dolls who have been around longer offer VIP packages that include tickets so you're not paying extra. You may not get to meet the group or have a pic taken with them but that fact they include a tix is a great thing and you get great seats (for $250 I got a front row tix, an autographed tour poster and a tshirt). I live on a small budget and saved for months to buy a VIP tix for the Boston BSB show - it was worth it as a longtime fan - but I wish the guys would acknowledge that times are tough and if they really wanted to thank their fans both old and new - adjusting the prices would be a great thank you. If I can afford to buy a VIP I will but it would be nice if I didn't have to sacrifice so much for it.
Cody, Yes BSB soundcheck doesn't allow video but a BUNCH of people still record during soundcheck & they are not the ones that run that rule, its usually the security or venue. Just cause your Denver have nothing doesn't mean all are. There are loads of videos all through out the tour. I was one that was able to record what i chose to at my sc and was not yelled at, at all. Plus people don't label the videos how you look them up sometimes.
Plus at my sc last tour i was around 3 feet also (i was still very close this tour, it all depends on how many people buy that attend that make you farther) from them so it IS possible to be close to them during VIP, you are not a mile away. it's not just your Air Waves band. They are basically a Indie's band and obviously you'll get closer to bands that are indie. (and no that is not a diss so don't twist my words) So like everyone is saying, if you don't agree with the price then just don't buy it, its a waste of breathe to go on & on negatively about it.
Now to you personally, from the beginning you should have valued our opinions and agreed to disagree. Instead, you wrote harmful immature things not even on the topic of conversation anymore and went way past the line that hurt a handful of members.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htN13EU50oI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1ut7TARz6s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1L8BbJR0u-Y
and theres a ton more!!!!!!
First off, thank you to those who wrote in support of me. And to those who don't agree, I value your opinion as well. We can agree to disagree right?... I am a HUGE BSB fan and always have/always will be. Just because I'm critical of one thing (the prices) doesn't make me any less of a fan than you. In terms of VIP's I posted links (see below) of Angels & Airwaves (you are on stage and 3 feet away from them during soundcheck & they sign everything you ask them too and don't rush you) and you can see pics of the experience/meeting them at www.facebook.com/cody_finch I am just saying I wish BSB would do the same. I mean Blink 182 IS a HUGE band as well and Tom Delonge makes sure to CONSTANTLY show appreciation to fans (www.angelsandairwaves.com). I am just encouraging people to think a little more critically of actions and intentions of ALL bands (not just BSB) before you pay HUGE prices for things...
(you couldn't even take video recordings of the BSB soundcheck) but you could for Angels & Airwaves...
"Did you know, that I love you..." LOL!
@greencapgirl I know that Gag's charging a agood deal, and Black Eyed Peas are charging a good deal, but these people are doing massive stadium tours and selling them out like hotcakes. Gaga especially. So for a mainstream artist to be charging that much, I understand. For classic rock bands like Aerosmith and The Eagles and so on, I understand. But my point was that the bottom line is some poeple can afford it, some cant. For those who cant, they have a valid reason to feel as though the guys are asking too much. And as someone who dabbles in music management and the inner workings of the business, on the note of bands not having control of what fan club prices are, its not true. It is ultimately decided by management yes, but the guys absolutely have a say. So again, at the end of the day, it truly is about money (it makes the world go 'round and they need to put food on their tables just like the rest of us, so I dont fault them). Is that a bad thing? No. People are paying for it. I'm one of them. I'm just saying we shouldnt be so quick to discount anyone's opinion. Nor should we be so harsh with our words when we do (that applies to @Cody too, just because I understand where he's coming from doesnt mean he conveyed any of it in a productive manner).
And I do truly appreciate your input and reply to my post. I also appreciate you owning up to the fact that your previous post may have been harsh (I can pass judgment since I dont recall reading it, sorry), but I guess the message of my post was meant specifically for a few to take to heart, and for the rest of us to take it in a broader context.
Thanks for not throwing stones though, I was hiding behind a bush waiting for the barrage to start, ha!
Comments
Posted 08.22.2010 at 10:19 PM by Ren3gade
The fact the people are even arguing over this disgusts me. management sets prices. and things cost money, besides the band/boys don't even make any money over playing shows, the money comes from the album sales and all that. So pick, you get to meet them, or you dont, you get to see them live, or you dont. Just stop bitching about it. and if you want to bitch about the prices dont buy them, and save them for the people who saved their money and dont care how much it costs.
ok, so things are expensive, i get the point. but there are a lot of things in this world that are expensive, you just cant have Champagne taste on a beer budget. you don't go into an Audi dealer expecting VW prices do you? same company, same cars, with a little extra, but bigger price tag.
Posted 08.22.2010 at 7:09 AM by CindyS
This is for @ Cody, I am not fat, ugly or single, I am a mother of 4 and I paid my $550 to go to the VIP in Sydney.
In fact most if the people at the VIP where not fat or ugly.
As for the backstreet boys they are very popular outside of America, and the concerts outside of the US have sold out.
You are aloud to have your own point of view but you could atleast show some respect to other fans on this site, those comments where rude and uncalled for
Posted 08.20.2010 at 10:48 PM by Amy
tell me about it...when I was at the afterparty and nick was djing for a bit and then he came into the booth to say hi to us he immedietly went and lay down in the back booth and he told us he apppologized to us that he was so tired and had to lay down.
Posted 08.20.2010 at 9:07 PM by Candace Michelle
Don't blame BSB for it, it's Groundctrl, Daughtry had the same thing, 155 for soundcheck, one pic, autograph and you had to buy the ticket separately. I think Kelly Clarkson is with groundctrl, and hers is worse you have to become a fan club member by the ticket and and enter a drawing to meet her and it's only about 40 ppl that get to meet her as well, and she doesn't even do soundcheck with them. The Boys do enough for their fans, blame ground ctrl, not the Boys. I know for sure if it were up to the Boys it wouldn't be like this.
Posted 08.20.2010 at 3:47 AM by Stephanie Dianna
lol I swear if VIP's were were cheaper like 100$ or less there would still be ppl complaining about the prices because everyone has their own standards of what pricey means to them. I like that they have different VIP's for what ppl can afford to do. I mean I did platinum and dont regret any of it. I was actually nervous about it (because of the price and all the fans that were there which was like over 300). It was the best BSB VIP I had been to. But yeah I would maybe think twice about doing it again...cuz Ive already experienced it once and I love that I can choose a different VIP for next time...one that costs less. Bottom line it has to be worth it to u to do it. If not than dont buy one. But thats with other artists' VIP's as well.
I just think its cool that this band that I have loved for 15 years allows me to go to their soundcheck when the place is like practically empty and all true BSB fans come together and have fun. I just think thats cool :) But hey thats me...to someone else it may be a waste of money.
But yeah i have heard of a LOT of other bands and artists that charge WAY more than BSB and u get way less (like not even meeting them)
Posted 08.20.2010 at 1:35 AM by mars8664
I agree with you, nice to know I'm not the only one.
I'm a longtime fan and I'm disappointed by the new packages and prices. I mean especially in this economy when people are losing their jobs and homes, I would hope the BSB would take that into consideration. It's great if you can afford any of the packages but I can remember when the meet and greets were a contest for fan club people and now they are $100 plus the price of the fan club membership plus the price of a tix.
The GooGoo Dolls who have been around longer offer VIP packages that include tickets so you're not paying extra. You may not get to meet the group or have a pic taken with them but that fact they include a tix is a great thing and you get great seats (for $250 I got a front row tix, an autographed tour poster and a tshirt). I live on a small budget and saved for months to buy a VIP tix for the Boston BSB show - it was worth it as a longtime fan - but I wish the guys would acknowledge that times are tough and if they really wanted to thank their fans both old and new - adjusting the prices would be a great thank you. If I can afford to buy a VIP I will but it would be nice if I didn't have to sacrifice so much for it.
Posted 08.19.2010 at 9:28 PM by erikalynnexrok
Cody, Yes BSB soundcheck doesn't allow video but a BUNCH of people still record during soundcheck & they are not the ones that run that rule, its usually the security or venue. Just cause your Denver have nothing doesn't mean all are. There are loads of videos all through out the tour. I was one that was able to record what i chose to at my sc and was not yelled at, at all. Plus people don't label the videos how you look them up sometimes.
Plus at my sc last tour i was around 3 feet also (i was still very close this tour, it all depends on how many people buy that attend that make you farther) from them so it IS possible to be close to them during VIP, you are not a mile away. it's not just your Air Waves band. They are basically a Indie's band and obviously you'll get closer to bands that are indie. (and no that is not a diss so don't twist my words) So like everyone is saying, if you don't agree with the price then just don't buy it, its a waste of breathe to go on & on negatively about it.
Now to you personally, from the beginning you should have valued our opinions and agreed to disagree. Instead, you wrote harmful immature things not even on the topic of conversation anymore and went way past the line that hurt a handful of members.
Posted 08.19.2010 at 8:48 PM by Stephanie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htN13EU50oI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1ut7TARz6s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1L8BbJR0u-Y
and theres a ton more!!!!!!
Posted 08.19.2010 at 5:36 PM by Cody
First off, thank you to those who wrote in support of me. And to those who don't agree, I value your opinion as well. We can agree to disagree right?... I am a HUGE BSB fan and always have/always will be. Just because I'm critical of one thing (the prices) doesn't make me any less of a fan than you. In terms of VIP's I posted links (see below) of Angels & Airwaves (you are on stage and 3 feet away from them during soundcheck & they sign everything you ask them too and don't rush you) and you can see pics of the experience/meeting them at www.facebook.com/cody_finch I am just saying I wish BSB would do the same. I mean Blink 182 IS a HUGE band as well and Tom Delonge makes sure to CONSTANTLY show appreciation to fans (www.angelsandairwaves.com). I am just encouraging people to think a little more critically of actions and intentions of ALL bands (not just BSB) before you pay HUGE prices for things...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ppYR-8RNKA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50oTtDIA0PU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-M6RPX_9nsc
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=backstreet+boys+soundcheck+denver&aq=f
(you couldn't even take video recordings of the BSB soundcheck) but you could for Angels & Airwaves...
"Did you know, that I love you..." LOL!
Posted 08.19.2010 at 4:05 PM by LeSigh
@greencapgirl I know that Gag's charging a agood deal, and Black Eyed Peas are charging a good deal, but these people are doing massive stadium tours and selling them out like hotcakes. Gaga especially. So for a mainstream artist to be charging that much, I understand. For classic rock bands like Aerosmith and The Eagles and so on, I understand. But my point was that the bottom line is some poeple can afford it, some cant. For those who cant, they have a valid reason to feel as though the guys are asking too much. And as someone who dabbles in music management and the inner workings of the business, on the note of bands not having control of what fan club prices are, its not true. It is ultimately decided by management yes, but the guys absolutely have a say. So again, at the end of the day, it truly is about money (it makes the world go 'round and they need to put food on their tables just like the rest of us, so I dont fault them). Is that a bad thing? No. People are paying for it. I'm one of them. I'm just saying we shouldnt be so quick to discount anyone's opinion. Nor should we be so harsh with our words when we do (that applies to @Cody too, just because I understand where he's coming from doesnt mean he conveyed any of it in a productive manner).
And I do truly appreciate your input and reply to my post. I also appreciate you owning up to the fact that your previous post may have been harsh (I can pass judgment since I dont recall reading it, sorry), but I guess the message of my post was meant specifically for a few to take to heart, and for the rest of us to take it in a broader context.
Thanks for not throwing stones though, I was hiding behind a bush waiting for the barrage to start, ha!
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