I think the people responding to this post have completely lost the point. It is that concert ticket prices are obscene, they didn't used to be this way, and as an average person with an average income it is inconceivable that anyway would have thousands and thousands of dollars to spend a couple of hours one night, when many are worried about making rent or feeding their kids. It is a level of inequality we have never seen, and it is unsustainable. I think it is very clear from your posts where most of you land in that equation.

People are not only spending this much for Taylor Swift tickets, they are ALSO paying for airfare and hotel costs to get to see her.

The tickets were so competitive, they sold out so quickly, that people are literally willing to pay to go to any city where someone might have an available ticket to spare.

It's insane. I totally understand for the person who posted about world series tickets with an aging parent. That makes sense. But beyond that, I don't get it. A few hours of Taylor Swift vs a ten day European vacation? I know what I'd choose.

Anonymous wrote:Only chumps pay that much for concert tickets. But to each their own. “A fool and their money are soon parted.”

I'm going to the concert this weekend and thought my tickets were expensive...at 340 each (including fees) for 2 people. I love TS and haven't been to a concert since 2016 so it was worth the splurge. Over $1k? I'd just drive to the parking lot and dance there...

Anonymous wrote:People with the least resources oftentimes spend the biggest bucks on these types of activities. Example: Super Bowl. I’m always amazed at who buys these tickets, has the most expensive pickup for tailgating, all the team regalia, and eats tons of stadium food. Costs a ton of money. I would never spend it, but sports, concerts, and hype events are not my thing.

My company has a box at Lincoln Financial Field. I should’ve kept an eye out for tickets.

Anonymous wrote:This is such a ridiculous thread. People value different things.

I am an experience person. I will pay for a luxury meal, a great meal, the best seats at a Broadway show, a concert ticket. People pay that much for a really nice spa day. Not my thing but just another example. I would never want a second home (could afford one) and never buy name brand clothing or bags of any sort. Own nearly no jewelry. Drive a modest and old car.

Who cares. Anyone going to TS who can afford it without going into debt, have fun.

well said!

Some people can afford many of those things, some can only afford to pick a few, and some can't afford any of the luxuries. You do what you want/can afford and enjoy what gives you joy

Anonymous wrote:I think you’re ignoring the fact that the stadiums sold out for Taylor at face value which was $99-$499 depending on seat location. The crazy prices you reference are the stubhub/aftermarket prices that reflect supply/demand. The only people paying those prices are the ones who are paying aftermarket

Yep! Got my ticket and I’m not even a Swiftie but I love concerts. I’m in the end zone for $200 and I’m single with a high paying job.

Anonymous wrote:My elementary girl asked for that too, because her friends are trying to go. I blankly told her this is toxic request. Befriend with people who are down to earth.

Our HHI is very low (400k) though. We have to protect our kids by limiting her exposure to rich kids.

GTFOH

I don't think this is a HHI thing. It is a Swiftie thing.

That said, there is a baseline income level to buy the tix, although who knows what it is. Several of my friends went to the one recently in Atlanta. One of them happened to get the tix for under $200 when they were first released. The others got them through companies or clients. I think a lot of companies buy VIP boxes at concerts and then they need to fill up the boxes with employees and friends.

People with the least resources oftentimes spend the biggest bucks on these types of activities. Example: Super Bowl. I’m always amazed at who buys these tickets, has the most expensive pickup for tailgating, all the team regalia, and eats tons of stadium food. Costs a ton of money. I would never spend it, but sports, concerts, and hype events are not my thing.

What makes you think it’s all parents going to these concerts with their little kids/preteens?

I have a friend who spent $1300 for a ticket and makes about 100K a year. But she generally doesn't spend a ton of money so she can absolutely afford it.

I have never spent anywhere near that much and neither of my kids really like Taylor Swift, but if they really loved her, I would have considered paying that much. We can afford it and I would have just skipped a weekend or two away to make up for it budget-wise.

My husband is a huge Chicago cubs fan and I spent about $3K so he could go to one of the world series games. We ended up adjusting our summer vacation for the next summer to make up some of the cost (stayed a few blocks from the beach instead of beach-front). it was totally worth it - we had a great vacation anyway and my husband will remember that game forever.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:and my girls had a ticket go to waste because one girl broker her leg the day of the concert.

That's the only way to afford a ticket nowadays! Sometimes you have to broker an arm too.

I LOLed.

Sorry about the broken leg girl though. That is a rough injury.

Anonymous wrote:This is such a ridiculous thread. People value different things.

I am an experience person. I will pay for a luxury hotel, a great meal, the best seats at a Broadway show, a concert ticket. People pay that much for a really nice spa day. Not my thing but just another example. I would never want a second home (could afford one) and never buy name brand clothing or bags of any sort. Own nearly no jewelry. Drive a modest and old car.

Who cares. Anyone going to TS who can afford it without going into debt, have fun.

Above should have said luxury hotel

This is such a ridiculous thread. People value different things.

I am an experience person. I will pay for a luxury meal, a great meal, the best seats at a Broadway show, a concert ticket. People pay that much for a really nice spa day. Not my thing but just another example. I would never want a second home (could afford one) and never buy name brand clothing or bags of any sort. Own nearly no jewelry. Drive a modest and old car.

Who cares. Anyone going to TS who can afford it without going into debt, have fun.