FAVOR REQUEST

[CanadaSteve]

So, I think most everyone here knows I am a huge Kiss fan.  Haven't missed a tour since 1983.  Have already seen the farewell tour.  I tried to get tickets to the final New York show on Saturday, December 2, but no luck.  My wife made the suggestion that we drive the family down to New York on December, 1 for the weekend and I scalp a ticket.  Who knows, maybe the Jets will be playing a home game on December 3.

The favor is this: Does ANYONE know anybody who might have a ticket to that show who would be willing to sell it for a decent rate?  As of right now, the BEST ticket price I can get is the last row in section 210 (the very last row) for $700.  If possible, I would like to do a little better than that for obvious reasons!  

If anyone can help, it would be much appreciated.

Thanks everyone!

[Bronx]

That tongue has been mistreated. Can he still sing?

Good luck!

[Ron Rico]

11 minutes ago, CanadaSteve said:

So, I think most everyone here knows I am a huge Kiss fan.  Haven't missed a tour since 1983.  Have already seen the farewell tour.  

Which one? This is like, the 14th "farewell tour". 

Just watch the youtube concerts from the 70's and save your money. 

[Darnold Schwarzenegger]

700 for 1 ticket? Or 2?

stubhub has them in the 300s.

[CanadaSteve]

2 minutes ago, Darnold Schwarzenegger said:

700 for 1 ticket? Or 2?

stubhub has them in the 300s.

$700 Canadian.  the problem is it would just be me.  If you want to buy a single ticket, price goes up.  I was using Ticketmaster.com.  Stubhub seems to have a bit better prices.  Obviously it would have been great to get face-value, but it is next to impossible to actually do that, since Ticketmaster has legalized scalping for themselves.

[CanadaSteve]

8 minutes ago, Ron Rico said:

Just watch the youtube concerts from the 70's and save your money. 

Not EXACTLY the help I was looking for.....

[slats]

24 minutes ago, CanadaSteve said:

My wife made the suggestion that we drive the family down to New York on December, 1 for the weekend and I scalp a ticket.

If your wife is suggesting that you drive to NY to scalp a ticket to see Kiss by yourself, I strongly suggest you hold onto her. That’s a keeper. 

[Darnold Schwarzenegger]

6 minutes ago, CanadaSteve said:

$700 Canadian.  the problem is it would just be me.  If you want to buy a single ticket, price goes up.  I was using Ticketmaster.com.  Stubhub seems to have a bit better prices.  Obviously it would have been great to get face-value, but it is next to impossible to actually do that, since Ticketmaster has legalized scalping for themselves.

Interesting. Sounds like you should buy 2 tickets and then sell 1 at a higher price ($450-$500). Thus bringing down the price of your ticket lol. 

[The Crusher]

4 minutes ago, slats said:

If your wife is suggesting that you drive to NY to scalp a ticket to see Kiss by yourself, I strongly suggest you hold onto her. That’s a keeper. 

Exactly the only thing I gleaned from this thread. Haha 

[ASH1962]

Canadian, US, Euro, Russian ruble, Thai Baht, or Japanese yen. $338 per ticket to see a bunch of 65 year old men run around in spikes and make up is a total rip off. I don't care who they are, it is a 3 hour (at most) concert. These prices have gone so stupid I do not go to anything anymore. I am not supporting ticketmaster and their over inflated nonsense.

[Lith]

32 minutes ago, CanadaSteve said:

$700 Canadian.  the problem is it would just be me.  If you want to buy a single ticket, price goes up.  I was using Ticketmaster.com.  Stubhub seems to have a bit better prices.  Obviously it would have been great to get face-value, but it is next to impossible to actually do that, since Ticketmaster has legalized scalping for themselves.

If you are just looking for one ticket, be patient.  Prices will likely come down as the show gets closer.  Still 8 months out from the show, folks are putting tickets up and letting them sit.  Prices will drop - no need to buy tickets now unless you happen to stumble across a really good deal.

[freestater]

Hope you have a blast, man!

There's a few bands I'd have to catch their final tours, I'm sure. 

[undertow]

The box office always releases tickets the day of the show if the plan is to scalp tickets make sure you check the box office first there's a good chance you will get lucky....especially if you are looking for just one.  This strategy has landed me great seats for events at face the day of the show.

[undertow]

14 minutes ago, Lith said:

If you are just looking for one ticket, be patient.  Prices will likely come down as the show gets closer.  Still 8 months out from the show, folks are putting tickets up and letting them sit.  Prices will drop - no need to buy tickets now unless you happen to stumble across a really good deal.

This is how they get you....people usually panic and just want to secure tickets and make plans when the right strategy is being patient and waiting till the last minute when prices drop.

[CanadaSteve]

56 minutes ago, slats said:

If your wife is suggesting that you drive to NY to scalp a ticket to see Kiss by yourself, I strongly suggest you hold onto her. That’s a keeper. 

And come with me to hang out in NY after with the kids.

Been married for 22 years.

[CanadaSteve]

30 minutes ago, ASH1962 said:

Canadian, US, Euro, Russian ruble, Thai Baht, or Japanese yen. $338 per ticket to see a bunch of 65 year old men run around in spikes and make up is a total rip off. I don't care who they are, it is a 3 hour (at most) concert. These prices have gone so stupid I do not go to anything anymore. I am not supporting ticketmaster and their over inflated nonsense.

Not that I am disagreeing with you.  But everyone has that one band.  This is my one band.

[CanadaSteve]

31 minutes ago, Lith said:

If you are just looking for one ticket, be patient.  Prices will likely come down as the show gets closer.  Still 8 months out from the show, folks are putting tickets up and letting them sit.  Prices will drop - no need to buy tickets now unless you happen to stumble across a really good deal.

That is EXACTLY what I am thinking.  No concert is ever sold out.  I can buy tickets on the street.   But I thought it might not hurt to put the request out on a NY Jets fanbase with a bunch of New Yorkers who might take pity on a fellow Jet fan who lives in a different country. 

Adam Sandler, if you are here, I'd buy you a beer.  Maybe even two!

[playtowinthegame]

I saw Kiss at the Lakeview Amphitheater during the New York State Fair in 2019. The show was amazing. When the concert was over, my girlfriend and I were walking out and some girl by us was feeling zero pain to put it lightly, and she kept on singing, "I was made for loving you baby, you were made for loving me." Lol

Hope you get the tickets, CanadaSteve. It's worth a deuce. 

[frankiepapa]

Canadian, US, Euro, Russian ruble, Thai Baht, or Japanese yen. $338 per ticket to see a bunch of 65 year old men run around in spikes and make up is a total rip off. I don't care who they are, it is a 3 hour (at most) concert. These prices have gone so stupid I do not go to anything anymore. I am not supporting ticketmaster and their over inflated nonsense.

Not to change the direction of this thread but I feel the same way... and honestly..I don't feel like I'm missing anything

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[HighPitch]

I like the idea of buying 2 and selling 1 back. Youre far away… its way too risky to scalp. Lots of fake ix out there.

In other news maybe u can stay in aces ild house with the underground studio. It an air bnb now.

Finally i would like to say that 70s era kiss was a great band. Very underrated because of the make up / gimmick but lots of great songs. Ace and peter r my favs. Gene blows. 

Have fun!

[32EBoozer]

29 minutes ago, CanadaSteve said:

Not that I am disagreeing with you.  But everyone has that one band.  This is my one band.

Yep… Almann Bros. for me.

[Dunnie]

Yep… Almann Bros. for me.

Used to be Van Halen for me
AC/DC
Iron Maiden

All greybeard concerts

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[undertow]

46 minutes ago, frankiepapa said:

Not to change the direction of this thread but I feel the same way... and honestly..I don't feel like I'm missing anything

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Prices have gone insane no doubt but not sure I enjoy anything more than a good concert....to each his own no need to sh*t on someone elses good time.

[undertow]

16 minutes ago, Dunnie said:

Used to be Van Halen for me
AC/DC
Iron Maiden

All greybeard concerts

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Tool Slayer and Rush are the best live bands I have seen...been to each over 10 times.

[CTJetsFan]

Good luck with your search! I've thought about trying to get tickets for those shows too.

I've seen them 3 times - the best being the first MSG show after the Unplugged reunion with Ace & Peter and the makeup back on. One of the best concerts I've been to in my life and I've been to a lot.

 

[CTJetsFan]

15 minutes ago, undertow said:

Tool Slayer and Rush are the best live bands I have seen...been to each over 10 times.

+1 on Rush

[CanadaSteve]

56 minutes ago, 32EBoozer said:

Yep… Almann Bros. for me.

I saw the Allman Bros. about 10-12 years ago here in London, Ontario.  Was 2nd row on the floor.  GREAT concert. 

[CanadaSteve]

14 minutes ago, CTJetsFan said:

+1 on Rush

+2.  I only saw Rush once, which is sacrilege considering I am Canadian. 

[islesmb]

8 minutes ago, CanadaSteve said:

+2.  I only saw Rush once, which is sacrilege considering I am Canadian. 

I've seen Rush over 40 times. I've been in Myrtle Beach for over 22 years I used to have to drive3 1/2 hours to see them, the only band I did that for as they are my favorite.

[Long Island Leprechaun]

2 hours ago, Lith said:

If you are just looking for one ticket, be patient.  Prices will likely come down as the show gets closer.  Still 8 months out from the show, folks are putting tickets up and letting them sit.  Prices will drop - no need to buy tickets now unless you happen to stumble across a really good deal.

If he waits even a few months there's no guarantee one of those geezers doesn't end up in a nursing home on life support before the concert happens. I used to be a fan of Guns N Roses, but I wouldn't waste my money seeing Axel Rose jiggling his belly like Santa Claus while he croaks out Welcome to the Jungle and Slash bulging out of his leather pants (although he can still play). Just painful. Better to remember the past through the haze of dreamy memories than see first hand what time does to rock stars.

It aint pretty.

 

 

[bicketybam]

+2.  I only saw Rush once, which is sacrilege considering I am Canadian. 

Look up the story of the song, "I Think I'm Going Bald." Rush was touring with Kiss and wrote it to goof on them. Pretty funny the way Geddy tells it.

[CanadaSteve]

19 minutes ago, bicketybam said:

46 minutes ago, CanadaSteve said:

+2.  I only saw Rush once, which is sacrilege considering I am Canadian. 

Look up the story of the song, "I Think I'm Going Bald." Rush was touring with Kiss and wrote it to goof on them. Pretty funny the way Geddy tells it.

I know that story well!

 

[SAM SAM HE'S OUR MAN]

7 hours ago, ASH1962 said:

Canadian, US, Euro, Russian ruble, Thai Baht, or Japanese yen. $338 per ticket to see a bunch of 65 year old men run around in spikes and make up is a total rip off. I don't care who they are, it is a 3 hour (at most) concert. These prices have gone so stupid I do not go to anything anymore. I am not supporting ticketmaster and their over inflated nonsense.

[Maxman]

On 3/24/2023 at 10:42 AM, CanadaSteve said:

$700 Canadian.  the problem is it would just be me.  If you want to buy a single ticket, price goes up.  I was using Ticketmaster.com.  Stubhub seems to have a bit better prices.  Obviously it would have been great to get face-value, but it is next to impossible to actually do that, since Ticketmaster has legalized scalping for themselves.

Buy two, sell one for less than the other single tickets are selling for.  BOOM. Problem solved. 

[More Cowbell]

On 3/24/2023 at 10:23 AM, CanadaSteve said:

So, I think most everyone here knows I am a huge Kiss fan.  Haven't missed a tour since 1983.  Have already seen the farewell tour.  I tried to get tickets to the final New York show on Saturday, December 2, but no luck.  My wife made the suggestion that we drive the family down to New York on December, 1 for the weekend and I scalp a ticket.  Who knows, maybe the Jets will be playing a home game on December 3.

The favor is this: Does ANYONE know anybody who might have a ticket to that show who would be willing to sell it for a decent rate?  As of right now, the BEST ticket price I can get is the last row in section 210 (the very last row) for $700.  If possible, I would like to do a little better than that for obvious reasons!  

If anyone can help, it would be much appreciated.

Thanks everyone!

I recently saw the Scorpians and the Who at UBS Arena ( didferent shows). When the shows were like 3 or 4 months in advance, ticket prices were about 200 for uppers and 700 on the floor. I bought tickets 2 weeks in advance in the uppers for about $45 each. Trust me, prices will come down. Nobody wants to get stuck with useless Kiss tickets.