How to get Tokyo tickets? - Page 6

fragrant · 09-11-2006, 03:24 PM

Hmmm, good point.

Let me dig up my email from Pia concerning the venue size.

Who knows, maybe they changed things.

fragrant · 09-11-2006, 03:31 PM

I received this from Pia on Aug.23

Thank you for your email.
We apologize it took a while to respond to your email.
We understand your frustration of the fans and we are putting in our best
effort to sastisfy as many fans as
possible. Our main goal of this pre-sale is to relocate as many fans who
bought tickets to the previous show to the new shows.

We think there is a misunderstanding in the definition of the lottery
system.
There will not be a lottery unless there are more orders than the saleable
capacity.
The capacity for Yokohama was 60,000, the total capacity of the new shows
are 70,000.
All the previous purchasers would be able to attend at least one show.

Fans who have ordered though this pre-sale should not have any problems
obtaining tickets to the new show. Your order that was placed on 8/8, for
the 12/4 should go through fine and should not be a problem
unless we have difficulties obtaining authorization from your credit card.

We thank you for your great patience regarding this order.

Best Regards

fragrant · 09-11-2006, 03:34 PM

And this from them on Aug.8

2.The capacity has changed due to venue change.(60000 to 23000). For example, if all 60000customers wanted to attend the first day show, we would have to do a ballot and direct some of the customers to the other dates.
However, our main focus is to grant the previous purchasers requests as much as possible.

U2FanPeter · 09-11-2006, 03:36 PM

Is the photo, posted in the last day, of the Arena set-up?

fragrant · 09-11-2006, 03:47 PM

This image from the U2Japan site? I'm not sure what the photo is from U2fp, but I'm assuming that it is Saitama.

Here's the unofficial block map from that page too. If this is true I'm so psyched to see those headphones.

U2FanPeter · 09-11-2006, 03:58 PM

Yes.

On the right side of the image you can see where the top tier seperates. There's a divide line between the "300" and "500" numbers placed on the image.

I think the Stadium set-up also had boxsuites.

The Saitama website also has some picture on all japanese link.

Judging by the picture it looks about the same size as The Tacoma Dome and the Chicago DVD venue - which can both be classified as Arenas.

u2fp

fragrant · 09-12-2006, 04:29 PM

This map is being shown to the Japanese fans when they go to a Pia location to print out their tickets. So that's good news about the stadium stage set up, b stages/headphones, and getting your hands of A-block tickets.

On the tickets there are reference numbers in addition to the block name. It is being said, from the Japanese fans, that these reference numbers indicate your position in the GA line to get into the venue. First come, first serve in the GA line does not apply.

As of right now I don't know my block or my reference number because I'm in the States. I'm supposed to pick up on the day of the show, but I'm going to ask Pia for my ticket info via email.

fragrant · 09-12-2006, 05:08 PM

It says this on the tickets in Japanese:

"You should enter to arena by reference number that is written on the your ticket".

4U2Play · 09-12-2006, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by fragrant
It says this on the tickets in Japanese:

"You should enter to arena by reference number that is written on the your ticket".

That's a serious bummer.

As chaotic as the GA line situations in Mexico were, I'll take them anyday over this sort of over-organized bureaucracy.

Not only do we have to think about how to get GA tickets, we now have to try to get GA Block A tickets, and then GA Block A tickets with a high reference number.

It all sounds far too random, no reward for hardcore fans like us who are willing to line up for hours to secure a good spot on the floor. Will we have to resort to scalped tickets costing hundreds of dollars to get near the stage?

I always thought US concerts were far too restrictive and controlled compared to gigs in Europe and South America, but this takes the cake.

U2FanPeter · 09-12-2006, 08:23 PM

Maybe "reference number" means "enter gate 6" like the US?

It also doesn't account for latecomers - and is ripe for abuse by the priviledged that know the promoter.

u2fp

U2shanghai · 09-14-2006, 02:59 AM

No matter how hardcore fans we are, for us who have purchased our tickets as "residents outside Japan", we will only get them on the morning of the show, if we are lucky enough we may start queing at 10am...

Received a confirmation email, but still waiting for my access code to pick-up the tickets...

I guess it should be coming soon

Raoul Duke · 09-14-2006, 09:58 AM

Hi, I am in south korea and would like to get one ticket, is it too late? i saw an sept 24th sale date is that through the arena?

hell, maybe i will just fly over and try to scalp outside of the arena, i am only looking for one, so how hard can that be?

for the 12/4 show, and what is the conversion in dollars for a g.a. upper level seat?

i saw them in hotlanta in november of 05 and was sitting up in heaven but at a u2 show there is no bad seat!

fragrant · 09-18-2006, 07:08 AM

Hello Raoul. Nothing has been announced about that 9/24 presale yet. Ticket Pia u2-e@pia.co.jp should have info for you. Good luck.

I did receive a Pia email early this AM regarding my GA ticket block.

Thank you for your email.
We will let you know as soon as we finalize all seat locations.
We appreicate your patience.
Best Regards

*Sigh*
Shouldn't they have known my location already since I was in the first presale?

As for the reference numbers on the tickets u2fc, they do indicate how you are to line up to go into the venue. A friend in Japan let me know how these things work in general. Group A is 1-100, Group B is 101-200, and so on. If you are ref #220, you are directed to Grp B by a staff member. Within this line it is first come, first serve, so you could be waiting ahead of #200. Once the doors open, the lines enter in order
of the 100's, 200's, etc. This is how it is organized within each of the blocks.

Taken this is based on his experience, so things could be different for the U2 shows.

fragrant · 09-18-2006, 09:06 AM

Oops u2fp, not u2fc.

bratty_cat · 09-19-2006, 11:52 AM

I guess no updates re: an english language link for the public onsale this weekend? I know a bunch of us have emailed PIA but has anyone gotten an actual response?

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09-11-2006, 03:24 PM	#76
fragrant The Fly Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 123 Local Time: 05:52 PM	Hmmm, good point. Let me dig up my email from Pia concerning the venue size. Who knows, maybe they changed things.

09-11-2006, 03:31 PM	#77
fragrant The Fly Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 123 Local Time: 05:52 PM	I received this from Pia on Aug.23 Thank you for your email. We apologize it took a while to respond to your email. We understand your frustration of the fans and we are putting in our best effort to sastisfy as many fans as possible. Our main goal of this pre-sale is to relocate as many fans who bought tickets to the previous show to the new shows. We think there is a misunderstanding in the definition of the lottery system. There will not be a lottery unless there are more orders than the saleable capacity. The capacity for Yokohama was 60,000, the total capacity of the new shows are 70,000. All the previous purchasers would be able to attend at least one show. Fans who have ordered though this pre-sale should not have any problems obtaining tickets to the new show. Your order that was placed on 8/8, for the 12/4 should go through fine and should not be a problem unless we have difficulties obtaining authorization from your credit card. We thank you for your great patience regarding this order. Best Regards

09-11-2006, 03:34 PM	#78
fragrant The Fly Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 123 Local Time: 05:52 PM	And this from them on Aug.8 2.The capacity has changed due to venue change.(60000 to 23000). For example, if all 60000customers wanted to attend the first day show, we would have to do a ballot and direct some of the customers to the other dates. However, our main focus is to grant the previous purchasers requests as much as possible.

09-11-2006, 03:36 PM	#79
U2FanPeter New Yorker Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 3,033 Local Time: 05:52 PM	Is the photo, posted in the last day, of the Arena set-up?

09-11-2006, 03:47 PM	#80
fragrant The Fly Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 123 Local Time: 05:52 PM	This image from the U2Japan site? I'm not sure what the photo is from U2fp, but I'm assuming that it is Saitama. Here's the unofficial block map from that page too. If this is true I'm so psyched to see those headphones.

09-11-2006, 03:58 PM	#81
U2FanPeter New Yorker Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 3,033 Local Time: 05:52 PM	Yes. On the right side of the image you can see where the top tier seperates. There's a divide line between the "300" and "500" numbers placed on the image. I think the Stadium set-up also had boxsuites. The Saitama website also has some picture on all japanese link. Judging by the picture it looks about the same size as The Tacoma Dome and the Chicago DVD venue - which can both be classified as Arenas. u2fp

09-12-2006, 04:29 PM	#82
fragrant The Fly Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 123 Local Time: 05:52 PM	This map is being shown to the Japanese fans when they go to a Pia location to print out their tickets. So that's good news about the stadium stage set up, b stages/headphones, and getting your hands of A-block tickets. On the tickets there are reference numbers in addition to the block name. It is being said, from the Japanese fans, that these reference numbers indicate your position in the GA line to get into the venue. First come, first serve in the GA line does not apply. As of right now I don't know my block or my reference number because I'm in the States. I'm supposed to pick up on the day of the show, but I'm going to ask Pia for my ticket info via email.

09-12-2006, 05:08 PM	#83
fragrant The Fly Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 123 Local Time: 05:52 PM	It says this on the tickets in Japanese: "You should enter to arena by reference number that is written on the your ticket".

09-12-2006, 08:23 PM	#85
U2FanPeter New Yorker Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 3,033 Local Time: 05:52 PM	Maybe "reference number" means "enter gate 6" like the US? It also doesn't account for latecomers - and is ripe for abuse by the priviledged that know the promoter. u2fp

09-14-2006, 02:59 AM	#86
U2shanghai The Fly Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Shanghai Posts: 40 Local Time: 05:52 PM	No matter how hardcore fans we are, for us who have purchased our tickets as "residents outside Japan", we will only get them on the morning of the show, if we are lucky enough we may start queing at 10am... Received a confirmation email, but still waiting for my access code to pick-up the tickets... I guess it should be coming soon

09-14-2006, 09:58 AM	#87
Raoul Duke Babyface Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hangshindong, South Korea Posts: 1 Local Time: 05:52 PM	Hi, I am in south korea and would like to get one ticket, is it too late? i saw an sept 24th sale date is that through the arena? hell, maybe i will just fly over and try to scalp outside of the arena, i am only looking for one, so how hard can that be? for the 12/4 show, and what is the conversion in dollars for a g.a. upper level seat? i saw them in hotlanta in november of 05 and was sitting up in heaven but at a u2 show there is no bad seat!

09-18-2006, 07:08 AM	#88
fragrant The Fly Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 123 Local Time: 05:52 PM	Hello Raoul. Nothing has been announced about that 9/24 presale yet. Ticket Pia u2-e@pia.co.jp should have info for you. Good luck. I did receive a Pia email early this AM regarding my GA ticket block. Thank you for your email. We will let you know as soon as we finalize all seat locations. We appreicate your patience. Best Regards Sigh Shouldn't they have known my location already since I was in the first presale? As for the reference numbers on the tickets u2fc, they do indicate how you are to line up to go into the venue. A friend in Japan let me know how these things work in general. Group A is 1-100, Group B is 101-200, and so on. If you are ref #220, you are directed to Grp B by a staff member. Within this line it is first come, first serve, so you could be waiting ahead of #200. Once the doors open, the lines enter in order of the 100's, 200's, etc. This is how it is organized within each of the blocks. Taken this is based on his experience, so things could be different for the U2 shows.

09-18-2006, 09:06 AM	#89
fragrant The Fly Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 123 Local Time: 05:52 PM	Oops u2fp, not u2fc.

09-19-2006, 11:52 AM	#90
bratty_cat War Child Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: san francisco Posts: 660 Local Time: 05:52 PM	I guess no updates re: an english language link for the public onsale this weekend? I know a bunch of us have emailed PIA but has anyone gotten an actual response?