But are these “line leaders” really putting in the time? With the check-in system there’s really not much time put in at all. What, the first 20 people have to do a shift! Big deal, an hour or two a day.
If the venue allows it, put in the time! Camp out (I spent a cold night camped out for Vancouver’s 360). I guarantee that all these same faces wouldn’t be right at the front of the line for every show if they were expected to stay there, in line, overnight, day after day. Especially for back to back shows. But turn up for an hour or two a day, sure.
Obviously this can’t be done when the venue doesn’t allow camping. But the check-in system isn’t “putting your time in”. So why do these guys deserve to be at the front again? Get there as early as the venue will allow you. If this will create carnage with 100’s of people turning up at at 9AM, have a lottery at this time. Then stay in line!
ps. Joe’s an awesome guy. Always polite, helpful & never condescending
Others, not so much.