It was really humid and hot today and there were LOTS of people standing on the concourses set back under each tier.
Having said that, I think you're right.
We got club tickets and although we didn't pay face value they were priced at $161 each!
Two nights hotel, a meal out with friends on Saturday and 3 dogs in boarding for 2 nights and we're nudging $1k.
For us it's once every 2 or 3 years and worth it, it was great, but I get why people don't want to pay that.
There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.
