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[bxdiiz]

Just told I can have the day off of work, therefore I will be there .

[usagi_no_kami]

Morning Musume message to fans:

[beyooooonk]

Interesting interview by MTV81 for the NYC show is here:
http://www.mtv81.com...new-beginnings/

Newsflash: ONLY 36 DAYS AWAY!!!

[minaeshi]

Honestly, If you're in a dilema over going to the goods section yet wanting a good view at the concert, your best bet is to do the following; 

 

Take a friend with you. 

Go to the venue as early as you can, so that you can get in first.

Once you're in the venue, one friend go to secure the standing area while the other quickly buy the goods. 

The person buying the goods should call there friend and quickly make their way towards them before it gets crowded. 

 

If you don't have a friend with you... RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN TO THE GOODS THEN TO THE FRONT OF THE STAGE HAHA 

[beyooooonk]

^
Thanks for your advice! I don't go to many concerts, so I just wanted to be sure. The concert date is so close... Where did the time go? Not that I'm complaining.

[minaeshi]

No problem! I go to concerts a lot, I think KPOP concerts are really horrifying intense when It comes to trying to get merch and be front row, so I've kind of gotten pro at going to concerts ^^ JPOP concerts are a bit more mild but still a little crazy ^^

I'm not attending this concert (I'm a 16 year old who cant afford to take a bus across London, let alone a plane to NY  ), so I hope you guys have fun for me~ 

[rattrap316]

Hello.

 

Please PM me if you are interested in a VIP ticket.  We can discuss about the "exchange."  Thanks!

[wahodes]

Honestly, If you're in a dilema over going to the goods section yet wanting a good view at the concert, your best bet is to do the following; 

 

Take a friend with you. 

Go to the venue as early as you can, so that you can get in first.

Once you're in the venue, one friend go to secure the standing area while the other quickly buy the goods. 

The person buying the goods should call there friend and quickly make their way towards them before it gets crowded. 

 

If you don't have a friend with you... RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN TO THE GOODS THEN TO THE FRONT OF THE STAGE HAHA 

 

See this would be a great plan except i am going all alone OTL

 

If i'm GA i'm wondering if It just makes more sense to go for the goods because I really want a CD and a handshake event ticket and i'm already going to be stuck behind 200 VIP people so I feel like it doesn't matter how soon or late I find a spot to stand because I wont have a front row view either way lol. 

 

Either way I'm assuming the sooner you line up outside the theater the sooner you get inside and have access to the goods stand. I'm trying to decide how early to get there...

[pige]

Was just looking at the ticket page(can't go myself unfortunately). A Morning Musume show is really 16+? I hope that doesn't cause problems for anyone going.

[beyooooonk]

^
I don't think they're going to be checking IDs. Other shows don't seem to have the 16+ label on them, and they are more risqué than MM... I don't think it matters.

[spotkatt]

That's funny since some of the performers are under 16yo.

[beyooooonk]

^ Exactly. And normally MM concerts in Japan have fans of all ages.

[dokidokidoll]

I can't make it. I have a VIP ticket for sale, but it's on ebay. I listed it before I had remembered about this thread haha. If anyone is interested, PM me. Or just look it up on ebay, I guess. Lol.

I really hope anyone who goes writes up reports of what happens. I always love reading them. :-)

[beyooooonk]

There are some VIP tickets going for 500 bucks a pop on online auction sites... Or at least there was a few weeks ago.

Isn't it illegal to put up a concert ticket for auction for over $100? We were talking about it in the NYC group a while ago... Is that true?

[spotkatt]

If it's like sports tickets, it's called scalping.

[Juriken'14(狩)]

not sure about other states, but in NY (according to online search)
 

New York

Regulates (strong)

NYACA § 25.01 – 25.35

Requires ticket resellers to be licensed by locality in which it operates and to post a bond conditioned that the reseller will not be guilty of fraud, extortion, or violation of the ticket broker law

Sets maximum reselling price of the face value of the ticket plus 45% if the venue seats more than 6,000 or the face value plus 20% if the venue is smaller

Allows resellers to add a reasonable service charge to ticket sales

Allows operators of venues to manage Internet websites to resell tickets within the maximum reselling price

Requires resellers, or anyone that facilitates reselling, to guarantee that it will refund the amount paid by a purchaser if the event is cancelled, the purchaser is denied admission through no fault of his own, or the ticket does not conform to its advertised description

Requires resellers to post a $25,000 bond conditioned on the promise that the agency will not be guilty of fraud, extortion, or violation of the ticket reselling law

Prohibits reselling tickets within 1500 feet of a venue seating more than 5,000, but allows operators to designate reselling areas within that zone

Prohibits anyone from paying a venue employee a commission, gratuity, or bonus in connection with the sale of tickets

 

Exempts charities that use the profits wholly for their charitable purposes
 

 
so $500 might be illegal

 

I think it's safe to set it between $100 - $300 lol

 

EDIT : yep I still want VIP ticket. I live in NY so my budget is "good" considering I don't need to pay hotel or transport lol

[l33t4rtist]

I would love to upgrade to VIP but I dont have lot of money and I want to make sure the tickets are 100% real, I don't want a fake ticket.

[rattrap316]

I planning on selling mine.... And I've taken a picture just in case people doubt me.

[J-Triumf]

So...anyone else here staying in Long Island City? I couldn't afford Manhattan for the time I'm trying to stay out there.

 

It's been a while since I've posted here, but yeah, I'm all set for this! Got my flight and hotel booked, found a decent place near a subway line that goes straight to Times Square...I'm also one of those lucky bastards who snagged a VIP ticket during that hectic Day 1 sale! I'm likely gonna be hanging out with the JPH!P crew for most of my time, but I'm down for whatever H!P-fan-related shenanigans that may come our way. Hey, maybe we can even have a "Berryz Avengers" reunion if anyone else from that little Newark Airport group is coming for this (though it's very unlikely I'll be willing to spend another 9 hours at EWR waiting for idols to show up again).  But yeah, if anyone is arriving at Newark on the morning of Thursday (10/2) and wants to meet up let me know.

 

Speaking of fan-related shenanigans, Hello! Party 4 is set for October 4 (night before the concert) at 7 PM at the TimesCenter, just a few blocks away from the concert venue:

http://party.hello-base.com/2014/

Looks like they got some interesting games set up. Anyone else here contributed to the kickstarter?

 

My last visit to NYC was two years ago but still feels like yesterday; really looking forward to heading out there again and properly exploring the city this time. And of course seeing Sayu in person after missing out on Anime Expo--I became a H!P fan two months after their LA appearance, so I'm ready to continue my quest to exorcise that demon!

 

And I know this part of the convo was a long time ago already, but I just wanna say for the record: I don't think anyone deserves to be shamed or guilt-tripped for simply exploring options in how to get there. This event is a pretty big deal for us western peeps who can't make it to Japan, so as long as nothing illegal or shady is going on I don't think there's anything wrong with fans doing what they can to make it to New York. This is a time for celebration, yo!

[rayned_kei]

I have a question about having an item signed.

If you have the VIP ticket can I choose what I want signed or even if we can get something signed?

Like I don't mind if the girls with the exception of Sayumi signed the cd. I would just want Sayu to sign a H!P concert book from a few years ago. Does anyone know if that is possible?