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That's what I am starting to think!
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THANK YOU SO MUCH for those tips... I'm a newbie, so that information is really useful. Have you ever taken the backstage tour? Is it worth it??
But its not even a tax write off - when people want to donate that kind of serious money to a charity, they generally do it in a more practical manner, so they can get a tax write off. I'm still going with the theory that these people actually think Bono is going to be their tour guide......
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Wow....Hope they at least selected group 1 only. 
The people beside me in the Atlanta RZ had paid $915 a piece for their tickets, that auction closed at opening bid.
(Or maybe $5 higher, I'd have to go back and look). I wanted to ask them if they'd been trying for backstage tour.
The people beside me in the Atlanta RZ had paid $915 a piece for their tickets, that auction closed at opening bid.
(Or maybe $5 higher, I'd have to go back and look). I wanted to ask them if they'd been trying for backstage tour.
steveskg
The Fly
Thanks for the help. As cool as RZ sounds, I don't want to endure the stress/risk.
So I'll just buy best available whenever Miami's presale starts.
Thanks!
So I'll just buy best available whenever Miami's presale starts.
Thanks!
kramwest1
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That's a very helpful reminder.
I assume these initial bids are people that don't realize it's not like EBay. Yikes!!!
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Wow....Hope they at least selected group 1 only.
The people beside me in the Atlanta RZ had paid $915 a piece for their tickets, that auction closed at opening bid.
Please tell me they paid a scalper that much (which is incredibly stupid as is). If they actually paid that much for an auction that closed at opening bid, then they must have been REALLY disapointed when Bono didn't show up to personally escort them to their location within the Redzone!
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it's a lot of reading, but there are some reviews in this thread and, in the end, disappointed people
i would not use oakland and edmonton as examples as to what you'll have to pay, looks like there are some guys on blue magic bidding.
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I think there were more positive reviews then negative (not on the Back Stage Tour per se but in general). I do agree that anyone comtemplating bidding on the Red Zone should read this thread very carefully before bidding in order to be clear on what they're getting into.
But its not even a tax write off - when people want to donate that kind of serious money to a charity, they generally do it in a more practical manner, so they can get a tax write off. I'm still going with the theory that these people actually think Bono is going to be their tour guide......
I was thinking more of people that really have money to burn and don't even care about the tax deduction.
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Rz
Had RZ2 in Chicago $165 per ticket....Nice and relaxed within the RZ. I think it was worth the extra $....my only real disappointment was being in RZ2 and not being able to get to Edges side of the stage. Sorry Adam, not much happening on your side.
Does anyone know how the RZ1 and RZ2 are determined?
Had RZ2 in Chicago $165 per ticket....Nice and relaxed within the RZ. I think it was worth the extra $....my only real disappointment was being in RZ2 and not being able to get to Edges side of the stage. Sorry Adam, not much happening on your side.
Does anyone know how the RZ1 and RZ2 are determined?
ntalwar
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They have bid on Group 1 (backstage) or Bid on All. Bid on All is bad for the backstage bidders. High three and low 4 figures were common on the last leg as well.
Wendyandkevinca
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have two accounts with two different CC's. bid group 1 only for the back stage amount...high $$$
for second account, select bid all...then raise your bid as you go such that it is not higher than the GA RZ's.
for second account, select bid all...then raise your bid as you go such that it is not higher than the GA RZ's.
bonocomet
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Wow some craziness goin on in these auctions! 
Agreed that either side will be great! As far as who comes by your catwalk and gives you a bit of extra love that's all going to change on any given night. However I still gotta admit I loved my stage view being the Edge fan I am. It was awesome his side being able to watch him (and Dallas) all night. I would imagine Adam fans would say the same on his side too.
That's so funny Bonocomet, because prior to the show, I was a wee bit envious of you Redzoner 1's, to have Edge's side, because I was in RZ2. It turned out to be great on Adam's side, he came over a lot, Bono was there a lot and actaully sang the begining of UF right to us, Crazy Tonight all of them were right in front of us for a long time, and I generally thought it was a great side to be on. I think either side is great, after all, its a U2 concert up close, it really doesn't matter which side you get!
Agreed that either side will be great! As far as who comes by your catwalk and gives you a bit of extra love that's all going to change on any given night. However I still gotta admit I loved my stage view being the Edge fan I am. It was awesome his side being able to watch him (and Dallas) all night. I would imagine Adam fans would say the same on his side too.
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It was awesome his side being able to watch him (and Dallas) all night. I would imagine Adam fans would say the same on his side too.
Yes.
Adam side in Raleigh, could see Adam pretty well all night and he came out and played right in front of me during Crazy. Had Edge side in ATL, it was great and all but I could barely see Adam. 
We did get both Bono and Edge on the bridge a lot on the Edge side though.ntalwar
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Miami has a sideways Claw layout (see TM). So the "good seats" will be farther away from the stage than usual. Another reason to do Red Zone.
daygloeyes2
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Red Zone is serious bizness.
steveskg
The Fly
OK, so maybe I'll buy the presale tickets... then try for the RZ as well.
Anyone have any clue how much RZ tickets go for in Miami?
hibricc
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So far, Leg3 RZ's have opened at $130 or $135. There's really no telling how high they will go, but with only one announced show, expect north of $200.
beershack
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The lower bids get RZ2, those higher than the closing bid usually end up with RZ 1.
This is based on my purchases (8 Red Zone shows, and they were all allocated like that) i.e, shows where I bid +/- $5 of the closing amount, I always got RZ2, whereas shows where I put in an early bid that wound up being $50 or so more than the winning bid, I got RZ1
beershack
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Took these last night in Vancouver from RZ2 (and the pit) with a little shit $99 digital joint
Took these last night in Vancouver from RZ2 (and the pit) with a little shit $99 digital joint
Holy shit, 5 minutes into the Oakland auction and the Backstage package is up to $510.
$2005 for Oakland!!!!!!!!!!!
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tumblingdice54
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RZ bids for Leg 2 in North America
It seems that the word has gotten out about how good the RZ is. Toronto is up to $595 as of this morning with 4 more days to go!
It seems that the word has gotten out about how good the RZ is. Toronto is up to $595 as of this morning with 4 more days to go!
hibricc
Refugee
That price is for the Red Zone Backstage Tour. Those auctions have always closed much higher than the Red Zone Experience (tickets only). In fact, although the Backstage Tour prices have reached the stratosphere, all three RZ TICKET-ONLY auctions currently underway (Oakland, Edmonton, & Toronto) are still barely above the opening bid.
hibricc
Refugee
Very interesting, haven't heard that before! It's probably true (your experience has me convinced), and makes sense from a sociological standpoint. LiveNation probably thinks that 'high rollers' who pay $500 or more for their ticket would likely prefer not to be corralled with 'regular folk' who only paid $150 apiece.
ntalwar
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It depends on U2 ticket demand and supply in general in Miami, which you're probably more familiar with than non-residents. Regarding presales, I think I'm done with those because over 90% of venues (I think) had ticket drops before shows. In many cases the tickets were as good or better than the presale ones. I think I'll stick with ticket drops in the future in most cases.
Wow - 8 times. They should give you a free RZ wristband to a future show or something
. I guess I was fortunate to end up in RZ1 at Fedex with my low bid ($5 over).Oakland probably has people like Sergey Brin bidding
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Re the RZ 2 barely being above the opening bid, it's my understanding that all the bidders for RZ 1 that don't get the tickets automatically slide into the other area as long as their bid is above the minimum.
Therefore, say for evaluation sake, that the backstage tour bid goes for a min of $1300. (That's what it did in Toronto in Sept). All those that bid between the min of $130 and $1295 would automatically be given the other zone at their bid price. If there were more than 300 of them, then anyone expecting to get the cheaper zone for $130 is snookered at the end without even being given an opportunity to re-bid by the system. You are just told that you were not successful.
I did a quick, unscientific survey of those around me at Toronto Night 1 in the non-backstage tour RZ area and everyone paid well over $500.
Therefore, say for evaluation sake, that the backstage tour bid goes for a min of $1300. (That's what it did in Toronto in Sept). All those that bid between the min of $130 and $1295 would automatically be given the other zone at their bid price. If there were more than 300 of them, then anyone expecting to get the cheaper zone for $130 is snookered at the end without even being given an opportunity to re-bid by the system. You are just told that you were not successful.
I did a quick, unscientific survey of those around me at Toronto Night 1 in the non-backstage tour RZ area and everyone paid well over $500.
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