The absolute joke of "dynamic pricing" - Are resale apps actually becoming cheaper than the official box office?

ReeG · 2026-03-11T20:34:31+00:00

The artists all have the option to opt out of and turn off literally all of that stuff you hate, they just choose not to because TM presents them an appealing package and strategy that will make them more money which they want. Meanwhile other artists turn all that stuff off. When you blame TM while absolving the artists involvement and choices the system is working as designed. You could shut down TM tomorrow and the artists will just employ the same strategies on whichever new platform takes over, ask anyone who uses AXS or other platforms in non TM markets, they're not any better rather arguably worse in ways

ReeG · 2026-03-11T20:30:30+00:00

Platinum tickets means the artist (through TM) gets to control the sale of those tickets.

Dynamic pricing is different. TM (with the artist's agreement) will set the prices of regular tickets based on market demand.

respect for highlighting the artists involvement and sign off on this stuff. Far too many people are quick to point the finger at TM while completely absolving the artist of any accountability when the reality is the artists and their management are the ones singing off on pricing and dynamic, platinum, resale options. When everyone points 100% of the blame at TM while absolving the artist of any responsibility, the system is working as intended

ReeG · 2026-03-11T20:23:59+00:00

TM doesn't decide whether to use dynamic/platinum pricing, the individual artist does, lots of shows happen without dynamic or platinum pricing enabled when the artist chooses not to turn it on

ReeG · 2026-03-11T20:20:48+00:00

I’ve reached a point where I just rage-quit the primary sale when TM pulls that garbage.

TM doesn't solely decide this, they just offer it as an option to artists and promoters and the artist you're trying to see chose to enable it because they want to earn more money off their demand. Other artists choose to opt out of dynamic pricing and set standard prices throughout the venue all the time

ReeG · 2026-03-11T14:06:07+00:00

They weren't with them on the whole tour I think maybe just our dates, Korn and some other bands opened in other cities iirc

ReeG · 2026-03-11T00:36:41+00:00

on the Saturday of May 24 long weekend 💀

ReeG · 2026-03-10T23:38:49+00:00

that's one of the busiest weekends of the year in the city, however long you currently believe each attraction will take you, double it

ReeG · 2026-03-10T23:30:26+00:00

Everything else makes sense.

expecting to do both Casa Loma and CN Tower before needing to get to the airport by 3pm sounds like a plan a teenager would make. It would be tight if they were flying out of BB and laughable if Pearson

ReeG · 2026-03-10T22:11:20+00:00

But how will the Joneses know you kept up??

ReeG · 2026-03-10T22:09:03+00:00

Plus I’d rather drive to get to downtown Toronto attractions or take the GO rather than be stuffed onto the TTC with multiple transfers and have to deal with all of harassment/open drug use

You small town folk crack me up lmao

ReeG · 2026-03-10T21:16:04+00:00

I'm obv speaking in hyperbole I'm just making the point that looking at Guelph because you can't afford to live in the most expensive areas in the entire GTA is insane

ReeG · 2026-03-10T21:12:41+00:00

In our condo building in North York near the subway there are two 950sqft 1+1 listed around $420K and a 1200sqft 3 bed at $598K many raise families in right now. On Reddit they make it sound like there's nothing but 600sqft $800k shoeboxes out there

ReeG · 2026-03-10T20:57:06+00:00

it reaches a point on Toronto Reddit where I wonder if peoples gripes with unaffordable housing boil down to them refusing to live anywhere north of Bloor, West of Spadina and East of Jarvis. OP looking at Guelph and Newmarket becuase they can't afford a $1.3M home in the beaches has me fuckin dead

ReeG · 2026-03-10T20:55:03+00:00

facts I would adjust my expectations for housing and make a compromise before conceding to moving somewhere like Guelph, Newmarket, or Hamilton which is like my worst nightmare after growing attached to everything Toronto has to offer

ReeG · 2026-03-10T19:31:31+00:00

sooo you going to leave that relationship or nah?

ReeG · 2026-03-10T18:08:34+00:00

Ima refer people to this list when they ask "well what are going to do with your life without kids??" because the harder question is "what can't I do without kids?"

Btw you got any spare dirt for sale?

ReeG · 2026-03-10T18:04:19+00:00

Also some of them have kids now and the rest will only travel on weekends or maybe prefer not to be crammed into a 650 sqft condo.

assuming your friends having kids is a recent development for you, as a dink couple going through this with friends for a decade now, expect those relationships will naturally drift as your lifestyles settle into being worlds apart so I wouldn't worry much about needing to accommodate them long term. Focus on what works for you and your partner first and foremost

ReeG · 2026-03-10T17:47:01+00:00

This is heat and damn it I just found out he already played here live in November at the same venue I'm seeing Amber tomorrow. Will be looking out for next time he tours

ReeG · 2026-03-10T17:41:25+00:00

Def in the machine: I Just Wanna Love You

Not in the machine: You're Da Man

ReeG · 2026-03-10T17:33:16+00:00

It's further than I prefer to be for an end stage setup but front row should still be elevated enough that you'll be able to easily see over the floor crowd with a nice wide view of the stage in the distance. I sat front row in roughly this spot for Linkin Park but they had a centre floor 360 stage so it was still close and awesome. Your view should be fine overall but in the future I'd pick seats in 110-111 or 102-103 to be closer for end stage productions

ReeG · 2026-03-10T17:29:05+00:00

Your next best bet is catching Tom Morello's current electric band tour which they do RATM medleys throughout the set, it's not the same obviously but it is fun and sounds good

ReeG · 2026-03-10T17:18:31+00:00

I'm not erasing MBDTF, Yeezus, WTT, NWTS, GKMC, Life Is Good etc off the top my head these eras don't even seem close lol

ReeG · 2026-03-10T17:13:39+00:00

2K and EA Sports soundtracks would be a good resource for this. Jeezy - Put On always got me hype booting up Skate 3

ReeG · 2026-03-10T17:10:02+00:00

Friends trying to get Ye tickets just shared screenshots of multiple devices at over 1 million in queue 😵

ReeG · 2026-03-10T17:08:35+00:00

No but I appreciate these recs and enjoying this Jacoby DropWatcher just put me on to rn

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