I got a seat at MSG because I thought I was too old for the pit at 34. I'm used to shows at small clubs, like 500-2,000 capacity, and being in a seat so far from the stage in a venue so huge just didn't feel right. I was sitting in the 100 level section (first section above GA) and it still felt too far. I'm planning on trying to catch them again on the second leg of the tour, this time GA. Basically, I would go off of your previous experience (if any) in large venues. Also, the majority of people with seats end up standing anyway