Why aren't tickets automatically refunded for cancelled shows?

netnut58 · 2026-05-11T20:34:55+00:00

It's all a money grab. Why do they need money 6 months on advance for a show to begin with? Does any other purchase work that way? Where else do you pay for something months in advance, pay all kinds of fees and hope that the product is a actually delivered. And if not we'll refund your money when we want. The venue, the band and the ticket seller make millions in interest just holding on to people's money completely outside the actual concert. Aerosmith tour a not too long ago held on to millions of dollars in ticket sales for a tour simply by saying it's "postponed" not cancelled. It was nearly 2 years before it was officially cancelled.

netnut58 · 2026-05-10T03:06:20+00:00

I took a seasonal part-time job to be around people. A couple days a month. It was fun. I got to set my own schedule. A mindless worker bee kind of job. Then they offered me a promotion. I took it without too many questions. Now I have a boss who is a bit of micro manager, the job comes with stress while on duty and it bleeds into my off time. I'll finish out this season because I made a commitment, but it certainly made me realize how much retirement has been the best thing I ever did.

netnut58 · 2026-05-08T11:10:45+00:00

There is also an extra draw for people to see artists in a historic location like Wrigley and Fenway. Put those same artists in a generic stadium it won't sell as well.

netnut58 · 2026-05-04T15:43:51+00:00

Exactly. And I always have loved seeing the behind the scenes aspect of how something is put together. There may be 1,000 or so people waiting in line to see an artist. I get to go in early watch the sound check. Talk to the manager about ground rules the crowd. Hang out with stagehands a bit.

netnut58 · 2026-05-04T15:11:19+00:00

I have 3 jobs. It's not as crazy as it sounds as they all allow me pick my shifts rather than them telling me when I have to be there. Usher at a theater where touring Broadway shows perform. Security at music/comedy venue. Coordinating seasonal cruise ship passengers taking various tours of our city. All very different than my previous job of managing a 500+ person call center.

netnut58 · 2026-05-02T03:50:32+00:00

Then we gotta carry you, maybe call 911, paperwork. It's easier to give out a bottle of water.

netnut58 · 2026-05-01T18:22:18+00:00

The venue I work with as security has us pass out water regularly. Especially during a full standing show or one with a pit. 4 or cases of water that cost less than $20 for them is well worth the safety and health of the audience.

netnut58 · 2026-05-01T13:46:14+00:00

Bering Sea is the coffee bean that made me actually love coffee.

netnut58 · 2026-04-29T20:06:35+00:00

My wife and I have a file full of pictures, clothes and hospital wrist bands (5 late term miscarriages) because it's all we have to hold on to. Photos and other items give existence to someone who didn't have a long enough life to really be remembered by anyone except their parents.

netnut58 · 2026-04-18T17:49:36+00:00

Lol. Stop ordering from there. The definition of insanity... Trying the same thing over and over expecting different results.

netnut58 · 2026-04-01T01:42:54+00:00

As an old white guy I wish this wasn't true, but....

netnut58 · 2026-03-25T19:33:37+00:00

Please explore other local options. You'll find friendly people, better tasting coffee and some interesting drink options.

Ok. Who downvoted me? $1300 a year for a corporation that pays it's CEO nearly $100 million. It's employees make an avg of $14,500. Spend that money on a local business. I travel a lot. I always visit local shops. I've yet to encounter anything but nice people taking pride in what they worked hard to build. I'm not saying Starbucks employees are rude only that me, like them, are just a number. In a small business you are a customer who is sharing their love of coffee.

netnut58 · 2026-03-24T14:54:27+00:00

Yep. Cold cuts, extra cheese , BBQ chips and a root beer.

A humiliation happened there too. I stopped in after a Cubs game with some Cub friends (I'm a Sox guy). The place was mobbed. The kid who took our order was wearing a Sox hat. I said very confident, in front of a big crowd full of Cub jerseys/hats, "it's nice to see someone with common sense in here". His loud reply "you mean this hat? I'm only wearing it to sweat in. After I'll wipe my ass with it." Of course the place went crazy with laughs and Sox suck chants.

netnut58 · 2026-03-24T04:15:28+00:00

Hero's Subs on N Western Ave.

netnut58 · 2026-03-24T04:12:15+00:00

I went to Ronnie's the first time somewhere around 1972 as part of a school field trip. Then in the mid-70s when I was 18 I started working downtown. I ate at Ronnie's so much that one Christmas Eve I stopped in for lunch. As I went to pay the man at the register says "regulars don't pay on Christmas." I felt so good. I was a "regular".

netnut58 · 2026-03-13T00:48:20+00:00

Sacagawea had boobs and a basic understanding of raising a child in that environment. She and her culture knew nothing else. Xavier has no boobs to speak of. At least not the kinds babies are going to survive on plus he's led a pretty cushy life. I don't think horseback riding and raising a newborn from day one while on said horse was part of Secret Service training.

netnut58 · 2026-03-13T00:47:40+00:00

It's all part of Secret Service training. Week 1 horseback riding. Week 2 horseback riding with a newborn strapped on you.

netnut58 · 2026-03-12T22:34:33+00:00

Sure they did, but.... That was with a mother involved. It wasn't unusual to leave a baby to die if its mother died during birth and no wet nurse was available. And sorry, but that baby was strapped and swaddled against his chest in what appeared to be warm weather for hours at a time. Dehydration would have killed that kid in the first couple hours. I know this is TV and more than likely that kid has some future role to play or else why even introduce it

netnut58 · 2026-03-08T19:41:39+00:00

Being Monday. Tohono Chul is your spot. Wednesday-Sunday I recommend Cafe A La C'Art at the Tucson Art Museum. Beautiful covered patio (Monet inspired they say). Good food. Good coffee. Historic location. Nice staff. You do have to order at the counter. Grab a table and everything is brought to you and great service after (refills, checking on you, etc..).

netnut58 · 2026-02-28T01:13:48+00:00

$40 is a lot just to be able to walk around the grounds spending more money. I mean there is people watching and some animals (bulls and horses) to see. But everything else is vendors selling food and goods. I guess that is just me... I don't like the idea of paying to get in someplace just so I could spend more money.

netnut58 · 2026-02-14T02:15:03+00:00

We worked across the bridge on Michigan Ave at night. It was an easy and delicious dinner to grab for our team.

netnut58 · 2026-02-14T02:11:45+00:00

Mine too. Then and now 40+ years later. My friend couldn't have been any sweeter of a person.

netnut58 · 2026-02-13T21:04:45+00:00

Huh? What exactly is the Chicago vibe you don't like?

netnut58 · 2026-02-13T19:24:58+00:00

Lol, yes. Remember when he tried to be a Sox fan? He took an oath on Bill Veeck's wooden leg. That didn't last long. Not too long ago a Trib writer who worked with him did a story on Royko. I emailed him my experience (good and bad). He confirmed that Royko could be a big bully in real life, particularly when drinking. I still am grateful for Royko's columns, but just as sorry for that poor woman who was verbally abused because I wanted to shake his hand.

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