For a standard ticket in a mid-sized venue, you’re usually looking at $40 to $80. That’s about the same as a nice pair of jeans you’ll wear exactly three times. If he’s playing a festival, you’re paying for the whole day, which is like buying the entire grocery store when you only wanted the ice cream.
But here’s the kicker: platinum tickets and VIP packages. Oh, those are a whole different beast. You might suddenly see prices jumping to $200, $300, or more. That’s the price of a small vacation to a beach town where you almost get sunburned.
I once saw a resale ticket for his show listed at $600. I almost choked on my tea. That’s enough money to buy a used lawnmower, a case of your favorite soda, and a heartfelt apology note to your savings account.
