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OldTimerU2Fan
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editorinchief said:
Is anybody else feeling like we're living Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory?
LOVE the quote about "my ticket says SUCK IT"
Mine says U R 1 HOSED FAN (just kidding, I'm happy I'm going)
Queen Bee
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nurse chrissi
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@U2's staff is in San Diego and on its way to the iPayOne Center this morning where we're hearing additional information about how the GA lineup is being handled. It appears the "random generator" method explained by a U2 staffer in Los Angeles Saturday is not in place, or perhaps wasn't explained correctly.
What seems to be happening is that fans' tickets are being scanned by security on arrival, and based on that scan, fans are being sent to one of two lines. Perhaps it'll be U2.com members getting into the egg? That's how most bands do it -- fan club members get the best "seats".
More to come throughout the day - please keep an eye on our blog for the latest.
@U2's staff is in San Diego and on its way to the iPayOne Center this morning where we're hearing additional information about how the GA lineup is being handled. It appears the "random generator" method explained by a U2 staffer in Los Angeles Saturday is not in place, or perhaps wasn't explained correctly.
What seems to be happening is that fans' tickets are being scanned by security on arrival, and based on that scan, fans are being sent to one of two lines. Perhaps it'll be U2.com members getting into the egg? That's how most bands do it -- fan club members get the best "seats".
More to come throughout the day - please keep an eye on our blog for the latest.
starsgoblue
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it sounds like standing there is line doesn't mean anything? That the lottery itself is based on the ticket you have when they scan it at a certain time, probably when the doors open. That is a very good way to do the lottery, having it be your ticket rather than having to put wrist bands on and people having to arrive at 9 am to get the wrist band etc.
It's almost 11 am here
It's almost 11 am here
I want to know about the camera situation.
trojanchick99
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Ok now, this just sounds silly. I don't care if it's first come first served or lottery. But, if you are going to do a lottery don't make people wait for 12 hours, then tell them you have to go to the back of the line.
The system that was mentioned earlier, with the random number generator seems like a fair lottery, if you are going to have one.
Hmmm.... I'm confused.
but still crazy excited 
my first u2 floor show 
Erin go bragh
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Now would be a good time for those in line to start shitting said lemons.
Of course rain in So Cal is equivalent to a foggy mist, so maybe they shouldn't be too worried.
*Ally*
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KentK said:
nope- you only find out once your ticket is scanned for the second time. it is pouring now- i am back at the hotel taking a quick shower, then heading back to the GA line... will report after the show!
starsgoblue
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I'm concerned bout the system....I am taking a family member with me to one of the shows and I really do not want to be separated.
LarryMullen's POPAngel
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What about people who got to exchange their crap presale tickets for new ones? Sicy got her GA's after the presale debacle in January, and we really don't want to be separated.
KentK
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Hopefully they will at least allow people to pair up and see if one of their 2 tickets is oval-designated. Otherwise, it will be messy seperating up people/family members.
*k_i_t_e_86*
War Child
Maybe it's the same way as the lottery system was meant to be- you're taking one person with you...?
trojanchick99
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You've obviously not been in SoCal this winter. More rain than Seattle. WooHoo!
Queen Bee
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So there's still no confirmation as to whether or not this system will be used for the rest of the dates on the tour, right?
starsgoblue
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angel_28 said:
I agree i'm taking my mom i don't want us to be seperated ....
I'm taking my mom too. If I can't see the look on her face as she sees her first U2 concert I'll be very upset.....
If your ticket does NOT get you into the Egg surley if your the first person in the line you wil lstill get to go right to the front
So If I am #1 and I aint in the egg surley they will let me stay in line and still be the first into the arena to get outside of the egg?
So If I am #1 and I aint in the egg surley they will let me stay in line and still be the first into the arena to get outside of the egg?
oceane
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This is really a weird system. The point of doing a lottery is (partly) to prevent people from lining up too early. Now people will line-up early anyways since it will determine whether or not they will have a good spot, inside or outside the egg/ellipse. Even then, some people will show up at the very last minute and still get in the ellipse because they will have a lucky number.
If you're going to do a lottery, why not do it the simple way? Like, every one is given a wristband or number, then one number is picked up later in the afternoon, and it becomes the first number. Then everyone can go in order and choose to go in the ellipse or not if there are in the first 400.
This system seems to be the most complicated they could think of, and not necessarily fair...
That being said, whatever system they have I'm still pumped about having GA tickets!
It's going to be awesome no matter what.
(but I'm quite happy I won't see the show until much later and things will have settled down hopefully...)
If you're going to do a lottery, why not do it the simple way? Like, every one is given a wristband or number, then one number is picked up later in the afternoon, and it becomes the first number. Then everyone can go in order and choose to go in the ellipse or not if there are in the first 400.
This system seems to be the most complicated they could think of, and not necessarily fair...
That being said, whatever system they have I'm still pumped about having GA tickets!
It's going to be awesome no matter what.(but I'm quite happy I won't see the show until much later and things will have settled down hopefully...)
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starsgoblue said:
Here what I can guess/assume
1. There are 200 lottery winners, each gets to bring one other person with them into the Egg. 400 GA's in the Egg. So if you are with someone else should be no problem.
My question is: Do you find out when you get there if you are in the "Egg"? or do you have to wait until you get inside the arena. It would be nice if they told you if you "won" the lottery so you didn't have to spend all day on line. However, it would also be nice to know if you lost, since you could concentrate on getting a good spot on the outside of the Egg.
This whole think is just one big omelet.
starsgoblue
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At this point I don't care where I end up, I just want to be with whoever I came with.
Erin go bragh
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trojanchick99 said:
I live in So Cal, so yes, I know what you speak of. Let's not take this sign of the Apocalypse as the standard rule of thumb for So Cal. Those who live here know that typically when it drizzles, people freak.
WAR Storm Watch U2005!! hahahaha!!!
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