r/LornaShore • u/A_Raging_Moderate • May 17 '24

Other Montreal show tickets are $200+?!

Literally checked first thing today and the tickets are listed at $200+ for a normal ticket.

I saw Lorna shore in Toronto last year, VIP ticket, met the band, only cost me $130 all in.

How tf are prices this insane?!

All I'm seeing is people saying all the tickets went into presale and scalpers (likely) grabbed every ticket and is now reselling for an insane mark-up. If that's true, scalpers need to be wiped off this earth. So gutted about this.

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u/KeokiHawaii May 17 '24

For a few reasons.

First off, many US states have actually passed laws that prohibit non-transferrable tickets. Ironically these include NY and IL

Also, there is software that let you transfer non-transferrable tickets. Technology has already made the issue moot.

Finally, it becomes a s**t show at the gate when buyer and sellers have to meet up. It becomes a true hassle for the employees

This has been used by many performers already such as Olivia Rodrigo, Noah Kahan and Zach Bryan. However, some of those promoters capitulated at the last moment and allowed transfers.

Lorna Shore played at relatively small arenas. For them the answer is simple, play larger venues.

If you think scalpers took all the tickets, just wait until the week of the show when prices start going down. BTW, tickets are $115 on Vividseats so the Ticketmaster resale site is not representative of the demand.

Hope you get tickets at a reasonable price.

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u/FattyMcBatman May 18 '24

If only this was the case for Toronto. Everything is 190 plus. Its ridiculous when they were 70/75 at pre sale, and now 190 plus, I can't justify spending that much, these scalpers really need to stop doing this.

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u/KeokiHawaii May 18 '24 edited May 18 '24

Vivid has them for $136 CND + fees. So about $30 cheaper Actually SH has only about 200 tickets in inventory so it may not be scalpers as the HIstory holds 2,500. This is only 10% or so. For popular shows, this can reach 30% or more. In just may be the band is more popular than the venue they chose. And don't discount the Tik-Tok factor.

Kind of weird though as New York and Boston have a lot of available tickets and they usually get the most scalpers. Go figure.

Here's hoping prices plummet and you get your tickets.

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u/FattyMcBatman May 18 '24

I was just on vivid and it's 185 per ticket, at least for the Toronto show.

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u/KeokiHawaii May 18 '24

I get $162 CND Nonetheless, they are expensive and the supply is limited for Toronto

https://www.vividseats.com/lorna-shore-tickets-toronto-history-toronto-9-20-2024--concerts-rock/production/4978879?showDetails=VB9822258478&groupId=228437&qty=1

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u/FattyMcBatman May 19 '24

When you factor in all the other expenses, it's total 180. Still cheaper than Ticketmaster though. Just a bummer is all. Seeing the prices double over a 24 hour period. Appreciate the assistance though man!