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Response from Tina... :(
by Jason Sheldon 28 Aug '03

28 Aug '03

Here's the response I had from Tina, after telling her that people here were upset at having to pay more for tickets through 'official channels', only to find them being sold for less on Ebay.... Following her response, I'm watching the auctions, so we'll see if they actually sell for more than $224... (Cost of membership + price of 2 tickets through the club). Interesting to note that currently, there are no bids on any of 9 pairs they've got. Perhaps raising the profile of the club actually relies on people looking for "sting" stuff, and I'm sure if people are browsing Ebay for Sting stuff, they'd already be aware of Sting.com..... Tina's Response: Thanks for your note. It would appear that whatever news has been 'broken' on the police mailing list does not give you the full picture. A full description of the terms of the auction is available to read on the ebay site. Sting and the Fan Club are making available some charity auctions which comprise a pair of tickets for the Paris show bundled together a premium membership. The starting price for these auctions is $160 or equivalent in sterling or euros. The packages are for AUCTION and not available as 'buy it now' options. The intention is three fold: to publicise the website and fan club; to publicise the special concert; and to raise money for a charity of Sting's choice. Cheers! Tina J. Plexus Digital Solutions CD-ROM & DVD Replication & Duplication, Multimedia CD & DVD content Authoring, Custom Printed Recordable Media. <http://www.digital-solutions.co.uk/> http://www.digital-solutions.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)1902 366221 Fax: +44 (0)1902 366236 Mobile: +44 (0)7811 448679 ================================================================ This message has been sent via Norton Antivirus 2003 using virus definitions updated daily ================================================================

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Re: [Police] Fan club and e-pay
by your sequin baby! 27 Aug '03

27 Aug '03

on 8/27/03 2:27 PM, Teri Kronberg at burgaus(a)juno.com wrote: > I do have to say that I think that answer from the club > was a bit curt sounding, and not a little patronizing. I agree. > But oh, well, we can't all be in the click. And that's the main reason I'm not a member. As Sting would say (paraphrasing Groucho Marx), "Never join any club that would have you as a member." Personally, I think there are any number of fan-run Sting sites that are MUCH better than the "official" site. They are faster, more informative, and more fun.

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Re: [Police] sting tickets again
by Stingfan222＠aol.com 27 Aug '03

27 Aug '03

I think the tickets are fairly priced. I just want one or two and I want them to be GOOD!!! Michelle In a message dated 8/27/03 4:05:46 PM, cillae(a)wanadoo.fr writes: << Here is the answer Sorry to hear that you think the show is poor value. We happen to think that the tickets are excellent value! Tina, Dave & Wendy What do you think of it .... a bit narrow ... no ?? >>

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Trade for DVD-Rs
by werner.burkhart＠web.de 27 Aug '03

27 Aug '03

Hello, I am looking to trade for the following DVD-Rs (or also DVD+Rs): - The Hall Of Fame show 2003 (from VH-1 screening, as done by one of the list members here) - Sting live at the Hollywood Bowl for his 40th birthday (transferred from laser disc release) - Live Ghost In The Machine (from deleted Japanese DVD release) - The Police live in New Jersey 1986 (this has been offered a few years ago on a newsgroup when someone did a DVD-R from his own VHS master tape recording made off tv in 1986) I can trade for Police & Sting Bootleg CDs (trade ratio CD-R:DVD-R -> 4:1) or for B&P. I have no DVD burner yet so I can't trade directly DVD-R for DVD-R. Please reply off list. Thanks, Werner

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Re: [Police] sting tickets again
by amaryll 27 Aug '03

27 Aug '03

trust me, you would have loved this show. on 8/27/03 5:42 PM, Teri Kronberg at burgaus(a)juno.com wrote: > > The best show, really? I'm glad you enjoyed it. :) I'm not > that much of a fan of Sir Paul. Lennon was my favorite Beatle. > > Teri

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Re: [Police] sting tickets again
by Teri Kronberg 27 Aug '03

27 Aug '03

True, they don't have to go into great detail, but they could at least be more careful how they word such responses. I mean, the wording suggests (though I'm certain it wasn't intended) that the person believes the concert to be of little value, when obviously they would hold the concert experience highly. It suggests that someone wants to use money as a determination of worth, when want or worth has nothing to do with it. Teri --- amaryll <amaryll(a)norwoodlight.com> wrote: i can understand that, but they aren't running a charity. it's not up to them to hear how difficult it is for everyone to figure out how to afford tix, travel, babysitters, parking etc. on 8/27/03 5:31 PM, Michel Alvino at cillae(a)wanadoo.fr wrote: > Perhaps you're right ... but I was angry about the answer .... ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

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Re: [Police] sting tickets again
by amaryll 27 Aug '03

27 Aug '03

i can understand that, but they aren't running a charity. it's not up to them to hear how difficult it is for everyone to figure out how to afford tix, travel, babysitters, parking etc. bottom line is, if you really want to go, you cut back on other things and find a way. and if you can't, i guess there's always the dvd. on 8/27/03 5:31 PM, Michel Alvino at cillae(a)wanadoo.fr wrote: > Perhaps you're right ... but I was angry about the answer ....

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Re: [Police] sting tickets again
by Teri Kronberg 27 Aug '03

27 Aug '03

I wouldn't pay $25 to see McCartney. Sting's stature is considerable, but some things are just ridiculous. I do have to say that I think that answer from the club was a bit curt sounding, and not a little patronizing. But oh, well, we can't all be in the click. Teri --- amaryll <amaryll(a)norwoodlight.com> wrote: i thinkthe ticket prices are pretty low considering sting's stature. mccartney tix were going for $250 plus all the TM charges for his recent tour. on 8/27/03 5:02 PM, Michel Alvino at cillae(a)wanadoo.fr wrote: > Look what the fan club answer me after I posted this message > Here is my message >> Hello >> As a Sting and The Police fan since more than 20 years (!!!) I rushed to sign >> up to obtain Sting's seats for the Paris Olympia concert on September 22 .As >> I filled the form what was the surprise to see the final price 85 $. It seems >> to be exagerated !! I never missed a single tour of The Police and Sting , >> even saw him at Mogador on 1985 ( announcing the release of The Dream Tour - >> sounds a bit like this show !! ) and much more events... >> But I cannot understand how fans can do to pay the ticket + the travel. I am >> at the moment without work , I have the charge of my son ... How can I do to >> pay for this concert and the travel ( approximately 140 Euros !!). >> I think I am not the only person in that case , and I am writing to show my >> disappointment. How can Sting let this thing happens. Is this show only >> allowed for well eased people !!! Sorry to be angry but I had to tell my >> point. >> Thanks for your attention. >> Michel > Here is the answer > > Sorry to hear that you think the show is poor value. We happen to think that > the tickets are excellent value! > > Tina, Dave & Wendy > > > What do you think of it .... ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

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sting tickets again
by Michel Alvino 27 Aug '03

27 Aug '03

Look what the fan club answer me after I posted this message Here is my message > Hello > As a Sting and The Police fan since more than 20 years (!!!) I rushed to sign up to obtain Sting's seats for the Paris Olympia concert on September 22 .As I filled the form what was the surprise to see the final price 85 $. It seems to be exagerated !! I never missed a single tour of The Police and Sting , even saw him at Mogador on 1985 ( announcing the release of The Dream Tour - sounds a bit like this show !! ) and much more events... > But I cannot understand how fans can do to pay the ticket + the travel. I am at the moment without work , I have the charge of my son ... How can I do to pay for this concert and the travel ( approximately 140 Euros !!). > I think I am not the only person in that case , and I am writing to show my disappointment. How can Sting let this thing happens. Is this show only allowed for well eased people !!! Sorry to be angry but I had to tell my point. > Thanks for your attention. > Michel Here is the answer Sorry to hear that you think the show is poor value. We happen to think that the tickets are excellent value! Tina, Dave & Wendy What do you think of it .... a bit narrow ... no ??

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Fan club and e-bay
by EndoxArts! 27 Aug '03

27 Aug '03

Hello list, This whole deal with the ebay auction sucks. No bids have been placed on any of them when I checked. I guess the show hasn't sold out. What about those of us who paid a subscription to outlandos? What will happen to that? Anyway maybe we can use our premier memberships to ask Sting this question..."Where do you get off screwing the fans" :) Ed

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