So I've been going to shows for a long time but for the past bit I've been missing out on shows. Not because of the sell out shows but more because it's become pricey to get tickets. I remember when $20-$25 not so long ago was the standard, and I was still fine when front was $35. But now it's almost what we would pay for the two day shows. That and aside from talent changing that's all that's pretty much has changed. So why the increase?
Trust me, no one understands more than I do about inflation but at the rate it's going, the increase is breaking the bank. I mean we go, pay tickets, sometimes tickets for more than one person, add drinks, merchandise, gas, some get hotel rooms, some fly. Add all that up and it's a pretty penny. $45 front row which is about a few feet from the ring and $35 is almost more than most other places I have been lately and this includes concerts, parties, other sporting events and even most dinners for two. Still not much has changed aside from new faces.
Now no one knows how much I do love this company, in fact it's pretty much no question that I do. But what worries me is it is beginning to reach further into pockets than most have today during tough times. I mean I've dropped probably literally thousands myself throughout the years but it wasn't as complicated as things are now. I just really want to know why so much and not have a larger place then. A better sound system that won't cut out, and other stuff. Then I could maybe see the reasoning but I have yet to see something like that. I used to go because it was affordable and it offered a great product all the time without stressing the old wallet. Now it's decisions, decisions.
As a fan it worries me because some of the diehards, we're all not made of money. Hell there were times all I had was enough for a ticket or a good friend would buy one for me. But as it goes up it makes it more difficult to enjoy the little things. If I had the money of course I'd gladly say hey I'd pay anything to go but I'm a realist. With tougher times coming ahead, it worries me that even more will begin to sort of see that and it will detour others and things will begin to drop or lack. I'd honestly hate to see that. I've loved PWG for a long time, I've introduced friends, family and even made new friends. So to me this is something a little close to the heart.