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U2Carolina
Babyface
Hey! I just landed tickets for Charlotte this morning. I have premium club seats for the Bobcats and b/c of this we get first priority to other events in the new arena. I called the fan relations department this morning, gave them my account info, and in 5 minutes I got Golden Circle tix (section 106, row G, right beside Edge!) I'm going to Boston 5/28 (GA) and Atlanta as well, but there is nothing like seeing U2 in your hometown! 
Ody
Refugee
aldamon said:
Just so everyone knows. For the Oakland show, TM only handled the presale, with the general sale going to tickets.com, because the arena doesn't use TM. The general sale for the NC show might be the same type of deal.
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BluRmGrl
Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS
As for where to buy tix, I'm not taking any chances! I'll be online with the Arena & Ticketbastard Saturday morning, Mr. Blu will be on our house phone with them & I'll be on my cell phone with the box office!!
PLUS, my best friend's husband will be in line at a Ticketbastard outlet in Raleigh to try & buy them in person!!
This plan CAN'T fail me... it just can't...I REFUSE TO BE DEFEATED AGAIN.
Looking forward to actually meeting some of you guys in person!!!!! 
PLUS, my best friend's husband will be in line at a Ticketbastard outlet in Raleigh to try & buy them in person!!
This plan CAN'T fail me... it just can't...I REFUSE TO BE DEFEATED AGAIN.
Looking forward to actually meeting some of you guys in person!!!!!
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U2dork
Rock n' Roll Doggie
Ody said:
Wouldn't it be nice if U2.com would have some of this information posted before Saturday?
One Kitty Kat
The Fly
Thanks for that info, Ody. It makes sense re: Charlotte now.
I think we'll probably have my husband in person at the Blumenthal Box office, my son on the phone and me on the internet. Maybe it'll work.
U2 Carolina, good deal for you Bobcats bigwigs.
Hope all you guys leave us some seats! 
I think we'll probably have my husband in person at the Blumenthal Box office, my son on the phone and me on the internet. Maybe it'll work.
U2 Carolina, good deal for you Bobcats bigwigs.
Hope all you guys leave us some seats! popmuzik99
The Fly
I just got 2 GA's !!! I'm a Propaganda member and had never used my code for the 2nd leg. I have GA's for 5/14 Philly too, but at least this will only be a 90 mile drive as opposed to hundreds of miles. I got the tickets on ticketmaster, so they are defnintely doing the pre-sale; don't know about the general sale. Good luck everyone!
thetitans2k
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too bad its not driving distance from winnipeg.
MandyMarie
Acrobat
Ticketmaster will be doing the general sale as well, I called and asked.
Guys, I am so new to all this stuff, never bought tickets to a concert and I desperately want to see U2 in Charlotte. Can someone PLEASE give me some advice? Am I better off calling or ordering online with dial-up? There are no TM locations in my area of NC. Should I get seats or GA?? I have so much to learn.
Guys, I am so new to all this stuff, never bought tickets to a concert and I desperately want to see U2 in Charlotte. Can someone PLEASE give me some advice? Am I better off calling or ordering online with dial-up? There are no TM locations in my area of NC. Should I get seats or GA?? I have so much to learn.
popmuzik99
The Fly
Most people like GA better because you have the chance to get real close to the stage; they are also cheaper. If you get seats you don't have to worry about getting there early to line up for good floor spots, but again, they cost a lot more. I personally like ordering online because I can never seem to get through on the phone. I don't know if it'll work as well in your case since you have dial-up. If you have a cell phone, try doing both at the same time.
U2dork
Rock n' Roll Doggie
dandman said:
The arena's website has these numbers listed:
NBA/WNBA Basketball: 18,500
College Basketball: 20,200
Hockey: 14,100
End Stage Concert: 16,700
aldamon
The Fly
MandyMarie said:
Thank you.
MandyMarie
Acrobat
popmuzik99 said:
Thank you Pop!
I'm glad people have been able to get tickets in the presale; i'm hoping that there aren't that many unused codes left out there and there will still be GAs available in the general sale. Good lucky, everyone. After the sale we should plan a meet-up before the show.
Kilikina778
The Fly
nc meet-up!
Yeah!
That would rock to have a meet-up before the show! I can only afford one ticket to Charlotte so I'll be heading there alone and I need to be with "my people" or...ha ha...other die-hard fans like me.
My fiance, who isn't a big U2 fan, offered to take me and I was like...no way...I don't want you bitching about my love of U2 the whole time.
And I know that I most likely won't be getting GA tickets since I already used my codes...so it will be much more affordable to get one GA ticket as opposed to two...since I'll probably be at the mercy of sellers on ebay.
Yay! I'm so happy they're coming to NC! Good luck everyone! See you there!
-Christine
Yeah!
That would rock to have a meet-up before the show! I can only afford one ticket to Charlotte so I'll be heading there alone and I need to be with "my people" or...ha ha...other die-hard fans like me.
My fiance, who isn't a big U2 fan, offered to take me and I was like...no way...I don't want you bitching about my love of U2 the whole time.
And I know that I most likely won't be getting GA tickets since I already used my codes...so it will be much more affordable to get one GA ticket as opposed to two...since I'll probably be at the mercy of sellers on ebay.
Yay! I'm so happy they're coming to NC! Good luck everyone! See you there!
-Christine
bollox
Refugee
sweet!! i might hit up this show. it's good to see nc finally get some love
Kilikina778
The Fly
meltdown
Man...
Whoever controls the website for the new arena in Charlotte is going to freak out on Saturday morning when the tickets go on sale? I wonder if it will crash.
-Christine
Man...
Whoever controls the website for the new arena in Charlotte is going to freak out on Saturday morning when the tickets go on sale? I wonder if it will crash.
-Christine
U2Carolina
Babyface
Kilikina778, you're right about the website probably crashing. When I ordered my tickets through the Bobcats this morning, their phones were ringing off the hook. Sounded like NASA command in the background!
I cant tell ya'll how jacked I am about U2 opening the new charlotte arena! Every time I go to the Bobcats game I see that huge photo of Bono at the entrance to the Crown Club that was taken during their visit on the Elevation tour and I think to myself "Man, it would be sweet for U2 to play the new arena!" I bet my wife has heard that 1000 times. Damn, now its true. I always thought it would probably be some rap show (Nelly is part owner of the team). Damn, December is a long time!
I cant tell ya'll how jacked I am about U2 opening the new charlotte arena! Every time I go to the Bobcats game I see that huge photo of Bono at the entrance to the Crown Club that was taken during their visit on the Elevation tour and I think to myself "Man, it would be sweet for U2 to play the new arena!" I bet my wife has heard that 1000 times. Damn, now its true. I always thought it would probably be some rap show (Nelly is part owner of the team). Damn, December is a long time!
U2jer
The Fly
Charlotte (ticketmaster is working!!!)
YAY!!! Just bought 2 presale GA floor spots for the Dec 12 Charlotte show for $49/each, via Ticketmaster; there were still presale tickets avail in all sections, now 5 hours after they went on sale... I was shocked and delighted!!! Much better than the first time around, going to Boston May 28, but only via a rediculous upcharge via eBay.
YAY!!! Just bought 2 presale GA floor spots for the Dec 12 Charlotte show for $49/each, via Ticketmaster; there were still presale tickets avail in all sections, now 5 hours after they went on sale... I was shocked and delighted!!!
Much better than the first time around, going to Boston May 28, but only via a rediculous upcharge via eBay.AyersWCU
Babyface
CHARLOTTE SHOW
Dude pllease get in contact with me on AIM. My IM name is BigPoppaAyers. I am trying to come across the preale password to order tickets. Me and my friend missed the Atlanta show BOTH times because of inability to get tickets. Please help me out.
Dude pllease get in contact with me on AIM. My IM name is BigPoppaAyers. I am trying to come across the preale password to order tickets. Me and my friend missed the Atlanta show BOTH times because of inability to get tickets. Please help me out.
The OOTS
Refugee
^ obviously knows nothing about the presale codes.
Nice first post!
Nice first post!
AyersWCU
Babyface
i'll admit i don't. i'm totally new to this. i'm trying everything i can to help my friend out. don't be a dick dude
The OOTS
Refugee
try the general onsale
dsmith2904
ONE love, blood, life
AyersWCU said:
Yes, please everyone, be nice to one another.
To better explain, presale codes are personal to each U2.com member and can only be used twice for former Propaganda members and once for all other U2.com members. Unless you are a paid U2.com members, you cannot take part in any of the presales. Good luck with the regular on sale.
HappyFatBono
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Looks like tickets will not be onsale via TM for the general sale.
Article from the Charlotte Observer - http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/
Who's selling U2 concert tickets?
Citizen Watchdog is on the case
THE ISSUE
Ticketmaster is not handling ticket sales to the general public for the Dec. 12 concert by rock superstars U2 at the new uptown Charlotte arena. What gives?
WE INVESTIGATE
The Charlotte Bobcats organization is handling ticket sales for all events at the new arena, which is scheduled to open in time for the start of the pro basketball season in the fall. Other area venues including the Charlotte Coliseum and Cricket Arena sell tickets through Ticketmaster, the nation's largest ticketing company.
The Bobcats were allowed to pursue their own ticket-selling arrangements as part of the agreement to run the new publicly funded arena, said Chris Weiller, the organization's executive vice president for marketing and communications.
The Bobcats are working with Paciolan, a California company that provides ticket services and software to dozens of colleges, theaters and pro teams. Paciolan's clients include UNC Chapel Hill, N.C. State University, Duke University and the North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center.
U2 tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday. Fans can get tickets on the Web at www.newcharlottearena.com, over the phone at (800) 495-2295 or at the Blumenthal box office at Tryon and Fifth streets. Tickets cost $49.50-$160.
(A limited number of tickets went on sale this week to members of U2's fan club who paid a $40 annual fee. Those tickets were sold through a pre-existing deal with Ticketmaster.)
The Bobcats will charge an added fee on each ticket. "We have the same back-end costs as Ticketmaster," Weiller said. But he promised the fees, which differ depending on ticket price and how they are purchased, should be less than Ticketmaster.
The Bobcats' online fee to buy U2's mid-priced tickets at $95 (yes, that's mid-priced) is $8.
Ticketmaster is charging an $8.25 online fee on the same ticket for the Seattle show, $9.05 in St. Louis and $12.25 in Denver. Ticketmaster is adding a $9.45 fee on $63.25 tickets to see Alan Jackson next month at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Charlotte.
Ticketmaster also sometimes charges an additional processing fee, such as $4.35 for Alan Jackson in Charlotte and $3.50 for U2 in St. Louis. The Bobcats aren't charging a second additional fee.
The Bobcats are using Blumenthal because the new arena box office is not open, Weiller said. The organization plans on selling tickets to future arena events at other undisclosed locations around Charlotte. -- ANDREW SHAIN
-- HAVE A PROBLEM? CALL (704) 358-5151 OR E-MAIL WATCHDOG@CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM Krt photo
Article from the Charlotte Observer - http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/
Who's selling U2 concert tickets?
Citizen Watchdog is on the case
THE ISSUE
Ticketmaster is not handling ticket sales to the general public for the Dec. 12 concert by rock superstars U2 at the new uptown Charlotte arena. What gives?
WE INVESTIGATE
The Charlotte Bobcats organization is handling ticket sales for all events at the new arena, which is scheduled to open in time for the start of the pro basketball season in the fall. Other area venues including the Charlotte Coliseum and Cricket Arena sell tickets through Ticketmaster, the nation's largest ticketing company.
The Bobcats were allowed to pursue their own ticket-selling arrangements as part of the agreement to run the new publicly funded arena, said Chris Weiller, the organization's executive vice president for marketing and communications.
The Bobcats are working with Paciolan, a California company that provides ticket services and software to dozens of colleges, theaters and pro teams. Paciolan's clients include UNC Chapel Hill, N.C. State University, Duke University and the North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center.
U2 tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday. Fans can get tickets on the Web at www.newcharlottearena.com, over the phone at (800) 495-2295 or at the Blumenthal box office at Tryon and Fifth streets. Tickets cost $49.50-$160.
(A limited number of tickets went on sale this week to members of U2's fan club who paid a $40 annual fee. Those tickets were sold through a pre-existing deal with Ticketmaster.)
The Bobcats will charge an added fee on each ticket. "We have the same back-end costs as Ticketmaster," Weiller said. But he promised the fees, which differ depending on ticket price and how they are purchased, should be less than Ticketmaster.
The Bobcats' online fee to buy U2's mid-priced tickets at $95 (yes, that's mid-priced) is $8.
Ticketmaster is charging an $8.25 online fee on the same ticket for the Seattle show, $9.05 in St. Louis and $12.25 in Denver. Ticketmaster is adding a $9.45 fee on $63.25 tickets to see Alan Jackson next month at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Charlotte.
Ticketmaster also sometimes charges an additional processing fee, such as $4.35 for Alan Jackson in Charlotte and $3.50 for U2 in St. Louis. The Bobcats aren't charging a second additional fee.
The Bobcats are using Blumenthal because the new arena box office is not open, Weiller said. The organization plans on selling tickets to future arena events at other undisclosed locations around Charlotte. -- ANDREW SHAIN
-- HAVE A PROBLEM? CALL (704) 358-5151 OR E-MAIL WATCHDOG@CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM Krt photo
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dsmith2904
ONE love, blood, life
Information about the general onsale available here.
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