Roll Call for Athens, GA - The Georgia Theater

[zevilone]

stubhub protects the buyers, if a ticket is bad they will buy another ticket for buyer at the sellers expense, usually finding the most expensive one they can and tack on another 20%    so it isnt a great place for scammers to move tickets

now buying a print out in front of the theater would scare the shit out of me,  i would make the person walk up to the door with me to make sure it scans

[ericm]

stubhub protects the buyers, if a ticket is bad they will buy another ticket for buyer at the sellers expense, usually finding the most expensive one they can and tack on another 20%    so it isnt a great place for scammers to move tickets

now buying a print out in front of the theater would scare the shit out of me,  i would make the person walk up to the door with me to make sure it scans

What if it's an extremely tough ticket, and the show is completely sold out? How can Stubhub buy another ticket especially so close to show time? What if the buyer gets there close to curtain time? Does Stubhub have people manning their offices that you could call at say 8:15 on a Sunday night?

I can see them refunding you the cash but I can't see how they can guarantee finding you another ticket 100% of the  time.

[bullcityjacket]

I guess I just got into live music in a culture where scalping is unacceptable in any way, but I've sort of taken on a double standard for MMJ just because it seems to be more acceptable in this scene.  But I also probably just see it as a larger problem because I live in Athens and consider it home and it sickens me to know this is going on at my favorite venue.  And the more I think about it, there is no way they should be getting away with this.

And I'm not sure who else could be doling out the justice other than the fans themselves, I doubt the managers of the Theatre have the time to go hunting through Stubhub to see who's scalping their (most likely) free tickets.  Not to mention, I'm guessing they would have to buy the tickets to even get the seller's info.  If they do indeed have rules against their employees scalping tickets, they are there for a reason and are probably hoping fans come forward.

I happen to be the one who got in touch with Stevie first, and I actually told one of my buddy's last night that I would sell him the extra because I wanted to see the show with someone else who was excited about MMJ but hadn't seen em yet.  Unfortunately I don't think he can swing $128 on one ticket, so I'm going to do some investigating and see what the Theatre has to say about this sort of thing in general.

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[jaye]

stubhub protects the buyers, if a ticket is bad they will buy another ticket for buyer at the sellers expense, usually finding the most expensive one they can and tack on another 20%    so it isnt a great place for scammers to move tickets

now buying a print out in front of the theater would scare the shit out of me,  i would make the person walk up to the door with me to make sure it scans

What if it's an extremely tough ticket, and the show is completely sold out? How can Stubhub buy another ticket especially so close to show time? What if the buyer gets there close to curtain time? Does Stubhub have people manning their offices that you could call at say 8:15 on a Sunday night?

I can see them refunding you the cash but I can't see how they can guarantee finding you another ticket 100% of the  time.

Stubhub does not guarantee another ticket.  They guarantee another ticket OR a refund.  If the show is sold out, they will refund the money. 

That being said, I know a lot of people who use Stubhub and haven't heard of any of them having problems.   

[zevilone]

stubhub protects the buyers, if a ticket is bad they will buy another ticket for buyer at the sellers expense, usually finding the most expensive one they can and tack on another 20%    so it isnt a great place for scammers to move tickets

now buying a print out in front of the theater would scare the shit out of me,  i would make the person walk up to the door with me to make sure it scans

i should have said, if there are any tickets left.....now finding a place to print it when you are in front of the theater might be problematic.   i have used them for years and never had a problem

What if it's an extremely tough ticket, and the show is completely sold out? How can Stubhub buy another ticket especially so close to show time? What if the buyer gets there close to curtain time? Does Stubhub have people manning their offices that you could call at say 8:15 on a Sunday night?

I can see them refunding you the cash but I can't see how they can guarantee finding you another ticket 100% of the  time.

Stubhub does not guarantee another ticket.  The guarantee another ticket OR a refund.  If the show is sold out, they will refund the money. 

That being said, I know a lot of people who use Stubhub and haven't heard of any of them having problems.

[zevilone]

I guess I just got into live music in a culture where scalping is unacceptable in any way, but I've sort of taken on a double standard for MMJ just because it seems to be more acceptable in this scene.  But I also probably just see it as a larger problem because I live in Athens and consider it home and it sickens me to know this is going on at my favorite venue.  And the more I think about it, there is no way they should be getting away with this.

And I'm not sure who else could be doling out the justice other than the fans themselves, I doubt the managers of the Theatre have the time to go hunting through Stubhub to see who's scalping their (most likely) free tickets.  Not to mention, I'm guessing they would have to buy the tickets to even get the seller's info.  If they do indeed have rules against their employees scalping tickets, they are there for a reason and are probably hoping fans come forward.

I happen to be the one who got in touch with Stevie first, and I actually told one of my buddy's last night that I would sell him the extra because I wanted to see the show with someone else who was excited about MMJ but hadn't seen em yet.  Unfortunately I don't think he can swing $128 on one ticket, so I'm going to do some investigating and see what the Theatre has to say about this sort of thing in general.

I hate scalping (scalpers) too! I understand it when people who love a particular band want to purchase extra tickets to share with friends and family, and usually they will sell them at cost. That is perfectly acceptable. I've done that in the past myself (and gotten burned when a couple of friends backed out on the day of the big show - Pink Floyd in Indianapolis back in 1994...10th row even!). However, "Legally Sanctioned Scalper Sites", like Bullshit Stubhub and the like are ruining the live music ticket market. I bet if Metallica were still young, energetic, and engaged with their fan-base today, that would be something they would be actively trying to end. Even Pearl Jam has finally been forced to bow down to the "status quo" of the powers-that-be in the music industry. How about if we just let the bands and/or the individual venues handle all ticket sales from now on and leave the Ass-hole scalper organizations to go to Hell!

i dont think i could remain friends with anyone who backed out of the division bell tour 

[bhyman]

Still looking for 1 extra ticket. Willing to pay a bit more than face due to the inconvenience. PM me if you have a spare.

[easy way]

Hi guys!

So I have been a member of roll call for a couple years now. Currently live in Georgia, went to school in Athens and cannot miss this show. I somehow was not able to get any tickets to this show on the presale day or the 13th when they came out to the public. Was wondering if anybody knows somebody that has an extra ticket or two! Please message me if you do. Not willing to pay Stubhub prices, but will definitely pay more than face for them

Periodically check in at cashortrade.org
There are some good folks over there... if a tix pops up, it will certainly be at fair value.
Good luck friend!

[timmyhead]

Does anyone happen to have a hotel reservation in Athens that they aren't using? Every hotel appears to be booked with the exception of the shady Howard Johnson and Microtel and yeah...I just can't do that. I can't imagine this is all for MMJ and graduation is the weekend before. Anyone know what's going on that weekend?

I just need one room for me and my wife. Please let me know if you've got anything to offer and I'm sure I can offer you something for your generosity. Thanks!

[TheDark]

Does anyone happen to have a hotel reservation in Athens that they aren't using? Every hotel appears to be booked with the exception of the shady Howard Johnson and Microtel and yeah...I just can't do that. I can't imagine this is all for MMJ and graduation is the weekend before. Anyone know what's going on that weekend?

I just need one room for me and my wife. Please let me know if you've got anything to offer and I'm sure I can offer you something for your generosity. Thanks!

The only thing that would make sense is the Law School graduation ceremony on that Saturday. The Best Western off North Milledge might be your best bet. It would be a 5 min  Uber ride. Only a mile away from the Theatre.

[AtDawn]

There's some sort of Republican convention going on in Athens that weekend, I thought that had been covered in this thread somewhere- but maybe I'm wrong.

Nonetheless, I know some people who booked rooms at the UGA Hotel and Conference Center for like 100 bucks a night the day tickets went on sale.  I don't know if there are still any available or not, but it's a mile from the Theatre and actually a nice walk.

[MMJCOBRA]

I'm staying at the UGA hotel and conference center.  Booked it the day of the ticket sale but have no idea of the quality of the hote.

Any info provided would be appreciated.

[TheDark]

I'm staying at the UGA hotel and conference center.  Booked it the day of the ticket sale but have no idea of the quality of the hote.

Any info provided would be appreciated.

UGA hotel and conference center is a really nice hotel! Short taxi/uber ride to the Theatre. Right on campus.

[easy way]

I'm staying at the UGA hotel and conference center.  Booked it the day of the ticket sale but have no idea of the quality of the hote.

Any info provided would be appreciated.

UGA hotel and conference center is a really nice hotel! Short taxi/uber ride to the Theatre. Right on campus.

Our group's staying there as well... TheDark is on the money with his assessment. 

[spence]

Try giving the hotels a call.  I too kept getting blocked out of every hotel.  I didn't try the UGA hotel.  I finally called one and asked why everything was blocked out. The lady asked what I was coming into town for so I said to see a concert.  She then told me they had a room for me.  I've never known hotels to screen like that before.

[davymac]

I'm staying at the UGA hotel and conference center.  Booked it the day of the ticket sale but have no idea of the quality of the hote.

Any info provided would be appreciated.

UGA hotel and conference center is a really nice hotel! Short taxi/uber ride to the Theatre. Right on campus.

Our group's staying there as well... TheDark is on the money with his assessment. 

It is very nice and you won't be disappointed.  It is straight down Lumpkin ave, a little over a 5 minute drive to the theater. 

[werduga]

It's a straight one mile walk from the UGA conference center to the Theatre. The walk to the theatre would be more uphill, but wouldn't be a bad walk back after drinking and the high you'll be on after the show.  Athens has Uber so definitely don't drink and drive while in town. MOST of my friends had DUIs while living there, but I guess that may just reflect the people I hung out with...

[NewSeptemberBlues]

I waited in line at the Theatre and have an extra printed ticket from the box office that I would be willing to trade for a T5 poster or either OBH foil variant.Not really interested in cash or posters of shows I didn't attend. The cheapest stub hub ticket is currently 235...PM if interested.

[bhyman]

Nonetheless, I know some people who booked rooms at the UGA Hotel and Conference Center for like 100 bucks a night the day tickets went on sale.  I don't know if there are still any available or not, but it's a mile from the Theatre and actually a nice walk.

Good tip. I just booked a room there myself. Had a room at the HoJo but that didn't seem too convenient. Still availability apparently. Looking forward to meeting some of the forum members before the show!

[LUJAC]

I waited in line at the Theatre and have an extra printed ticket from the box office that I would be willing to trade for a T5 poster or either OBH foil variant.Not really interested in cash or posters of shows I didn't attend. The cheapest stub hub ticket is currently 235...PM if interested.

I don't have T5 but have nights 1 or 2 for port chester or 2012 red rocks or many others  not sure what shows you want or went to.