Eagles in Chicago, IL June 19, 2010

[luvthelighthouse]

Ugh, that totally blows! Soda, you know have to have double the fun now!

[Maidstone]

How do you do it???

How do you find a front row seat (for face value) the day before an Eagles show?

URGH. I know I've heard posters on here (and various other sites) saying they waltz up to the ticket box the night of a show and got in the first few rows, but I can't even fathom waiting until the day of the show. I want to have my ducks in a row so to speak.

But where/how/who did you get a front row seat from?

Congrats and I'm just perplexed and in awe,
Maid

[sodascouts]

No special talent - just diligence. I checked Ticketmaster, Ebay, and Craig's List multiple times daily. This one was from Craig's List, listed at 8:30 am this morning. I don't think this happens too often; I was expecting to find maybe something in the first five to ten rows, maybe in a slightly off-center section like B or D, that someone wanted to unload at the last minute and would give me a deal on. I was stunned to find first row at face. That's just good luck there.

I'm nervous about it being a scam and "too good to be true," but I'm meeting the lady and it's a hard ticket, plus she isn't doing the kinds of things scammers usually do (for instance, she told me the second ticket was no longer available whereas a scammer would probably try to double-sell it). I'm also going to require that she show me a driver's license before I hand any money over.

I'm praying that I don't get burned but, worst comes to worst, I'll try the old walk up technique that has been paying off for me ever since I saw Fleetwood Mac in Indy back in 2003 - last minute, first row. (Wish I could act like I was the first person in the world who ever thought of that but it wasn't even my idea - my friend clued me in and I thought she was crazy but it worked). Many times when you score good seats at the last minute you're getting unused comp seats, which are often in the 5th row center or thereabouts.

It doesn't ALWAYS pay off though, and last minute searching is stressful. This is especially true when you really want it badly. It's also kind of embarrassing to keep walking up to the window and checking. To combat frowns of annoyance from ticket sellers, I grin widely and make self-deprecating jokes every time I come up, and they'll smile back. I also make sure to be very polite and thank them for their trouble, and they appreciate that. In fact, the people at the window will often just check regularly for me as I hover nearby. The only time it's really awkward is when they get excited thinking they've found a good seat for you, and you're like "16th row? No, I'll wait and see if something better comes up." They look at you like you're crazy!

If something hasn't dropped by 45 minutes before showtime, odds are you're out of luck. There have been times when I've been left out in the cold - literally! Having one beforehand is definitely the only way to be sure you're going to be OK.

[Glennsallnighter]

Have a WONDERFUL time Nancy!

[Prettymaid]

Well, good thing I didn't say yes to Soda's front row ticket offer today!

[sodascouts]

I know! It was hard enough calling Willie to tell her the bad news, much less having to do it multiple times!

[Prettymaid]

Awww, it's not your fault Soda. You were just trying to do a good thing. For me though, for this show, even face value is too high. Even for front row.

[carol7lynn]

Way to go Miss Nancy. I knew you'd pull it off in the bottom of the ninth-bases loaded two out full count-grand slam. You rock-Border-Babe. Looking forward to your review. Blow Timmy a kiss for me. A pix would be nice too.

Carol-Lynn
SoCalGal

[sodascouts]

My camera busted after San Jose! I guess the Eagles hotness overloaded it!

[Glennsallnighter]

Awwww Nancy! Are you saying you have NO camera now then?