So, I always got to kind of go wherever I wanted.. and speaking of Ticketmaster, back in the 80's I had an "in" with Ticketmaster in Dallas and could, up to the day before a show, get 5th row center section tickets to any show in Dallas that Ticketmaster worked.. So, you name the major band, and I got 5th row easily.. which tells me they TELL you they're sold out, but they're not sold out.. They just hold the tickets, cuz selling close tickets are easy at ANY TIME up until showtime.. and nowadays for ANY amount.. back then I never paid over face value..
We've been pretty lucky the last few years and have gotten second row, center to every show we've gone to, with the exception of Elton John - they just wanted too much.. Front row tix were $8K!
Friendship is like peeing your pants.. Everybody can see it, but only you can feel the warmth..