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Some Garth Brooks tickets still available
Leila Navidi
Garth Brooks speaks during a press conference on the debut night of his new show in Encore Theater at the Wynn on Dec. 11, 2009.
Published Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009 | 4:44 p.m.
Updated Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009 | 8:16 p.m.
Garth Brooks fans looking for tickets to the country star’s sold-out shows may get to see him perform after all.
Wynn Las Vegas released on its Twitter site this afternoon that, after canceling scalped Brooks tickets, some seats have been made available.
As of 8 p.m. Saturday, the Wynn box office said it had tickets available for tonight’s 10:30 show and Sunday's 8 p.m. performance.
Tickets are limited two per person and are $143 apiece, including taxes and fees.
Callers should ignore the voice prompt that says tickets are sold out and remain on the line until a representative answers.
Tickets for Brooks' first 20 performances sold out within hours of their release in October. Hours later, Wynn Resorts Chairman and Chief Executive Steve Wynn instituted an unusual anti-scalping procedure that has angered fans and ticket brokers alike. His resort not only demanded the name of every concertgoer for every ticket purchased but said tickets could be picked up only on the day of the show and photo IDs would be checked at the door.
Brooks began his first performances Friday night at the Encore Theater with two more shows tonight and one Sunday. Other confirmed dates include Jan. 1-3 and 22-24, Feb. 12-14 and 26-28.
Wynn has said the resort will be announcing additional shows soon.
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i thought they said he was sold out and he should be isn't nfr in town
It is sold out , they just canceled the scalped tickets and are reselling them
I wouldn't pay $143.00 to see GOD on stage ! What happened to Vegas. I wish to entertain you !! But Get ready to pay through the nose !1 People should stop going to these shows and maybe the price will go down if there is nobody in the audience !Bring back lounge shows where you have a 3 drink minimum and the show is free! Remember these !???
Looks like Wynn has another "Avenue Q" on his hands.
I would pay ALL of my worldly possession to see God on stage and I'm not particularly a religious person(it would probably be worth it though). I would also drive 3/4 across the country to see Garth for $143.00 and I not particularly a wealthy person, nor am I a Garth groupie with an overzealous obsession. I just really love his music. I wouldn't pay that much for anyone else I can think of, but the beauty of America is that you don't have to if you don't want to! Garth's been retired a few years...maybe he needs the cash. I'll help a brother out.
There will come a day when people stand up and say "No MORE" and quit paying the outragiously high prices that the Steve Wynn's of the world, are trying to rake from your wallets!!
Until then, and as long as idiots are willing to pay it out, Wynn will keep gouging the consumer. Don't blame him........blame the people who complain about it, and then reluctantly shell out the 143 to Wynn anyways!! They are the problem. He just capitalizes on their hypocracy.
Wynn is almost as scummy as Bob Arum, although I'm sure they are close friends.
I just went to see Willie Nelson, great seats, $60.00. The night before I saw Ray Price, good seats, $40.00, the night before that, I saw Buddy Alan Owens, same seat as the Ray Price show, $5. I saw Garth and Buck Owens and Merle Haggard for free about 5 years ago, all in one show.
Move that decimal point one notch to the left and Ill go and see this guy.
I'm assuming we are all americans here and believe in capitalism. Maybe not the BS crony system in the US, but at least that market forces should determine price....right?
So if $143 is too much a scalper market should not develop. How would that be profitable for them to pay $143 when they couldn't get more from other customers?
Now for a short time the tickets were available online from scalpers and going for anywhere from $500-$1,500.
Clearly the market price is above $143.
Different strokes for different folks I suppose, but I think the size and quality of the venue adds value to the show.
I'm no country music fan, and in fact generally hate shows and leave within 15 minutes for the tables. At this concert I didn't look at my watch once in 2 1/2 hrs. It was incredible.
Wynn and Garth made an enormous effort to keep the concert affordable and went to considerable expense to eliminate scalpers from creating a market price for the tickers. The ticket prices are in fact artifically low and if you go to the show you are being subsidized by Wynn taking a loss leader to get you in the casino.
Its understandable not to want to pay that amount, but you can't argue with that being a reasonable price for the market. And its only going to go up from here.
Hey, how much are all those circus acts charging for tickets nowadays..............
This is a simple issue of a free market in action; the ticket prices will be whatever the market is willing to pay. If you don't want to pay $145 to go, don't. If others are willing to pay that price, then good for them and good for the Wynn.
Stop worrying about what others are paying for the show and instead decide for yourself if it's worth it or not. If it "truly" is overpriced, then the shows will be empty and ticket prices will be forced to come down through promotions or permanent price reductions.
WOW, just saw the new pics of Garth.
Perhaps his new name should be Big Garth the Buffet King
I was at the Sunday nite performance. It was outstanding. You felt like you were in his front room, just hanging out with him. There were no empty seats. This truly was a moving experience. If you were ever a Garth fan, you will be so in awe. He played for over 2 1/2 hrs, and you never wanted it to end. My daughter and I had attended one of his concerts in Portland years ago. Hands down, this was over the top fabulous! I commend the Wynn for their efforts to stop the scalpers, and to give Garth back to us! Thank You Wynn Casino!!!