April 10, 2005

Who Needs Two?

he price of the average ticket for one of last year's 100 top-grossing concert tours, according to Pollstar: $52.39. That's already a lot to pay for eye strain and temporary hearing loss. But for really good seats at really big shows, people will pay a lot more. These were the top prices per ticket paid on eBay as of last week for some of this year's hottest tours.

$1,100

Bob Dylan, Beacon Theater, Manhattan, first row

$1,050

U2, HP Pavilion, San Jose, Calif., third row

$998

Jimmy Buffett, Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, first row

$950

Cher, Hollywood Bowl, third row

$821

Cream, Royal Albert Hall, London, section X3 (furthest from stage)