I want to go! I want to go! I want to go!

killinj | May 24, 00:08 CET

Good Lord, those prices are crazy!

Inanis | May 24, 00:35 CET

Latest word from Mr. Himber (Marsters' manager) is that the VIP ticket covers all events all weekend...

rockgoddes | May 24, 01:03 CET

They are crazy. And clearly it is believed that 1200 people want to see him that badly.
But it looks as though we might not be getting any of the Serenity cast as previously promised so I'm betting that some people will just go for broke. (Quite literally!)
Full disclaimer. I've never seen JM. I may well be one of these people.

[ edited by Lioness on 2005-05-23 23:16 ]

Lioness | May 24, 01:05 CET

I don't see much crazy about the pricing for the silver and gold tickets personally and the VIP one is pretty much on par with other " all in" tickets ( and by the way it does include the SFX pass)


But everyone will make their own choices

In * real money* ( sorry I have to think in my own currency) it's £35,£80 or £290 which since an autograph at Collectormania was £20 and a Q and A £15 seems pretty reasonable to me.

I'm sure some people will want to go for the full kaboodle but I like the fact that there are more affordable options available

sadly the whole "getting to Canada" thing rules it out for me but if it were possible I'd be in line for a silver or a gold.

debw | May 24, 01:16 CET

Mind you this is only to see James, if you want to see Elijah Wood he has a different ticket you have to buy...


Just posted at jamesmarsters.com


[ edited by RavenU on 2005-05-23 23:39 ]

RavenU | May 24, 01:28 CET

When I think 'private', 200 of my closest strangers does not really fit that bill, hehe.

Ah, if I had the money and lived in Canada...maybe a gold one. Mainly because I'm really curious about the new acoustic stuff. But as it is, I'll sit on my hands and wait for him to do an LA gig. I know it's coming. Someday... Maybe... James?? You do remember you live here, right??

Rogue Slayer | May 24, 02:27 CET

I've seen people pay a lot more just to see this one man, as usual the prices are subjective, too much for me isn't too much for someone else. I myself, did once pay more than the Gold price to see him, to basically get the same stuff only I had to pay MORE for the concert ticket and it was GOTR. Not him solo, which is what I WOULD really like to see. For me, it's worth the price for a once or twice deal, but not something I'd do repeatedly, as many do. It all depends on your own tastes and pocket book! Since I've already done my "once or twice" AND I'll be in Toronto two weeks PRIOR to this I won't be doing this one. From here on out, I think the only time you'll see me at a Con he's at is if, by some miracle, D.C./Baltimore ever puts anything decent on.

A tidbit for those looking to go to Toronto, what we're doing when we go to TO is flying Independence Air - you may want to check them out, they fly the continental US - but flying only to Buffalo and driving the rest of the way. Who'd of thought 2 hours distance would make such a HUGE difference in airfare?! I lived in Buffalo for years and we used to go up to TO all the time, so it makes sense for us to do it this way since we know where we're going...

I think it's pretty cool it IS in Canada, gives some different folks a chance to see him. I also like how they've posted some FAQs right on his own site, I'd already seen most of those questions floating around the boards - so I'm glad they're being answered straight from the horse's (Himber's) mouth! I've no doubt they'll sell all the tickets, especially as it's being coordinated by 'themselves' (James and Steve Himber), the hands on approach seems to work fairly well. I know he's doing less cons than he has in the past and it looks like they're being a little more particular, or at least trying some he hasn't done in the past (or at least not recently).

I think it's an interesting concept, pay for the ticket that gets you the guest you want, IF I was going I wouldn't necessarily be going to see both Marsters & Wood so that idea works for me.

[ edited by Grace on 2005-05-24 00:44 ]

Grace | May 24, 02:27 CET

Here is a quote from an email someone received from Steve Himber before the prices where posted.

RavenU | May 24, 04:20 CET

I just received an email from Himber to clarify a few points;

RavenU | May 24, 05:56 CET

HOLY CRAP! James Marsters is coming to Canada! Personally, I think it's all pretty steep. I'm freaking still in high school!!! *sigh* At least I live in Toronto... small mercy. Who does he think he is anyway? The King of England! I can't believe that he's asking for that much, and I can't believe that I'll be paying it!

I LOVE YOU JAMES! Wouldn't miss seeing you for the world! (but that doesn't mean that I can't be bitter about it... LOL)

mustbebunnies | May 24, 07:11 CET

He may not be the future King of England but then, I hear James gives better hug ;~)

roadrunner | May 24, 11:49 CET

If you start adding up what each individual item usually costs, the VIP tickets are not a bad deal. Of course, that doesn't mean it isn't a hell of a lot of money.

As far as who he thinks he is, I think he thinks he is an actor who has to make the most of what he currently has before it disappears, while trying to keep his fans happy, getting a fair price for his time and talents, and promoting his career. Tough line to walk, but he seems to be doing a pretty good job. ;-)

newcj | May 24, 16:04 CET

I had ask for some more clarification on some points.

RavenU | May 24, 19:54 CET

Thanks for all the additional info, folks. Guess I'm staying up late tonight....
And eating mac and cheese for the next 2 months. (AKA "Kraft dinner")

Lioness | May 25, 01:03 CET