Vip Wtf?

[Hyman Roth]

What the fuck is this shit???!!!

"Individuals who have the Citi® / AAdvantage® card, the official credit card of the tour, will be offered access to purchase preferred seats to all U.S. shows."

...

"Fans can enjoy the ultimate Van Halen experience including concert pre-show parties, backstage access, premium seating and more. For additional details go to http://www.iloveallaccess.com."

Greaaaaaaaaaat. Can't wait to see what the terms of the credit arrangement are...

From my supposed "Van Halen Newsletter"...

[frets5150]

It's another cash grab nothing more.

[Dave's PA Rental]

At least you got the newsletter...I havent yet...

[Hyman Roth]

OK...I just followed the "Iloveaccess" link and I am waiting for my authorization. Apparently (and I'm getting this from a little window that popped up that won't let me cut and paste), there are 2 "VIP Packages".

"5 Star VIP: resereved seat inside the ramp. Souvenir laminate. Backstage tour, Pre-show party. Exclusive VH gift bag. Crowd-free merchandise shopping. Parking."

"4 Star VIP Package: A ticket in the first 20 rows. Exclusive VH gift".

[Dave's PA Rental]

just type 'vanhalen' into the password window...

everything is still TBA

[Combat Ready]

Originally posted by Hyman Roth
OK...I just followed the "Iloveaccess" link and I am waiting for my authorization. Apparently (and I'm getting this from a little window that popped up that won't let me cut and paste), there are 2 "VIP Packages".

"5 Star VIP: resereved seat inside the ramp. Souvenir laminate. Backstage tour, Pre-show party. Exclusive VH gift bag. Crowd-free merchandise shopping. Parking."

"4 Star VIP Package: A ticket in the first 20 rows. Exclusive VH gift".

Yep--about 300 bucks a pop....for the 5 star.

[Hyman Roth]

Originally posted by Dave's PA Rental
just type 'vanhalen' into the password window...

everything is still TBA

Confirmed.

Originally posted by Combat Ready
Yep--about 300 bucks a pop....for the 5 star.

hmmm.... how much for the 4 star and *as politely as I can ask* how do you know? And do I have to make the purchase using a Citi/AAdvantage card or can I wire the funds from one of my "non-domestic" agencies?

[TVGUY]

4 stars are a big waste of money...
Go 5 star or get general seating.

[Hyman Roth]

Originally posted by TVGUY
4 stars are a big waste of money...
Go 5 star or get general seating.

umm....thanks for the advice. Can you give us any more information?

[Combat Ready]

Originally posted by Hyman Roth
Confirmed.




hmmm.... how much for the 4 star and *as politely as I can ask* how do you know? And do I have to make the purchase using a Citi/AAdvantage card or can I wire the funds from one of my "non-domestic" agencies?

Well--the 5 star VIP was/is $275 for Def Leopard...A similar package. I did not check 4 star deals. $275 to $350 would not surprise me for VH.

[VAiN]

Originally posted by Combat Ready
Yep--about 300 bucks a pop....for the 5 star.

Is that's all for the 5-star package, I'll be very surprised. I think they were going for $500 in 04.

[DLRdelight!]

Originally posted by VAiN
Is that's all for the 5-star package, I'll be very surprised. I think they were going for $500 in 04.

yeah around there. almost at 5.

[Combat Ready]

Originally posted by VAiN
Is that's all for the 5-star package, I'll be very surprised. I think they were going for $500 in 04.

Damn...I stand corrected then. Truth is I did not give a rat's ass about the 04 Van Gaygar shit tour. I hope you guys are wrong but thanks for the info!

[Hyman Roth]

My main concern is the terms of the transaction. The price is relevant but not an object. I have my credit meticulously aligned just the way I want it. I already have arrangements with banks I (semi?) trust according to terms I have contemplated and find beneficial to manage.

I WILL NOT agree to payment through any instrument that requires, for example, an annual fee, termination fees, application fees, intrest rates higher than say 8.7 - 9.0 per cent per annum, immediate compounding of interest, etc... (assuming an account can even be activated in time to buy the damn thing).

Thanks for the input on price though....$300.00 to $500.00 to sit with Dave on the stage...

...hmmm..."don't throw no beer bottle at me maaaaaaaaaaan or I'll fuck your girlfriend......uh but not these people sitting right over there....are you enjoying the show....can I get you anything?"

[Redballjets88]

its fucking stupid how the only people that will have good seats are rich fuckers. looks like ill be in the nose bleeds. it will be ironic how probably the biggest fan in the arena will be in the way back.