Manchester Opera House - Ticketmaster Auction

[Alan_1]

I see that Ticketmaster are now auctioning tickets for what they call 'Premium Tickets' in rows B, C, D & E for the concert on Tuesday 17th.
The auction started today at noon and ends Monday 19th May at 16:00 BST. Currently the minimum price of the tickets is between £80 and £170.
This is another reason why the best tickets weren't available at the start and to my mind is a disgrace!
See this page:

http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/auction/1 ... dp_auction

[andrew.marilyn]

Absolutely enraged by that! We obtained tickets for that concert within minutes of them going on sale, and had to settle for second rate tickets.
Now we know why!

[margaret]

If fans who were previously unlucky boycotted this auction then Ticketmaster would not make the profit they expect. Tickets could then be sold at face value near the time or seats left empty. Wishful thinking, I know

There is still the possibility of a second leg of tour concerts later this year, when the hype and hysteria will have calmed down.

[Deena]

I'm also outraged - in fact I'm livid. Bastards.
But not gonna let it spoil my euphoria - just checked out the 'On Tour' threads and read the reports/set lists/links to amazing footage of first concert...!!! Tears and laughter, and still over a month to wait....

[drsing]

The auction started today at noon and ends Monday 19th May at 16:00 BST. Currently the minimum price of the tickets is between £80 and £170.

Does anyone know what prices were payed at the auction?

[abulafia]

I took a look at the auction right after it ended, and it seems that most tickets were sold for the starting price 80 british pound... or did I got it wrong (I did not place a bid - was for UK residents only anyway) ?