VIP Pass

[landshark]

Heck yeah, I remember green stamps. My mother used to collect them from everywhere, the supermarket, department store, gas station, etc... They were part of pop culture in the 60's, you could redeem them for all sorts of stuff from their catalogue, which you could browse through just like the Sears catalog. What killed them was the recession in the 1970's. Greenstamps made their money by selling the stamps to merchants, and it helped the merchants to supposedly retain loyal customers. However, during the recession the merchants came up with other, more cost effective programs, or dropped the stamps altogether. So with your idea, which I like, instead of licking stamps into a book, maybe we can collect and paste wristbands? That would be one way to recycle them.
Greenstamps actually led to a very interesting Supreme Court decision, one that still has an impact today. It is called the "unfairness doctrine", which allows the federal government to step in and regulate anything that they consider to be an "unfair" business practice, even if it does not violate anti-trust laws or is "deceptive". It stemmed from the attempt by S&H to prevent users from buying, selling, or trading the stamps. Not that they would ever do it, but imagine if PB could actually sue you if you traded a Saturday pass for a Sunday pass?

My apologies, that's probably much more than anyone needed to know about Greenstamps and has nothing to do with T-Ride.
Foot rub still on. 

I love that you know that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now how can I confirm that

[BuckeyeDog]

In the immortal words of John Hiatt
Have a little faith.....

[landshark]

In the immortal words of John Hiatt
Have a little faith.....

My strong point. Thank you for that great info.

[FaceOnMars]

I'm sure I'll get smited by the sanctimonious

bumped you into positive territory last evening, only to see you back in the negative this morning ... the tuchus liquor must be too strong for someone

[MrEdyoulis]

I think TBF and RG are some of the very few that don't offer VIP and I think its great that they stick to it.  VIP packages are pretty recent and its not a great development in my opinion.

At least the VIPs should have to wear stars on their bellies!

[FaceOnMars]

I think TBF and RG are some of the very few that don't offer VIP and I think its great that they stick to it.  VIP packages are pretty recent and its not a great development in my opinion.

I agree, and applaud TBF for not caving in to the trend.  Perhaps I'm overly critical on other topics, but would like to give credit where credit is due.

Perhaps all festivals which don't create a class system could embrace an "open source network" or affiliation of events which do not divide us.   As the VIP trend continues to figuratively "cause the person who's reclining in front of you to jam into your knees", maybe those events without such a class system could leverage it to an advantage.  A "VIP Free Zone" emblem would catch my eye if I were considering a festival or event.

After having attending the SCI run @ the Las Vegas Brooklyn Bowl this past Feb, and feeling what it's like to be packed into a sweaty sardine can in the worst possible way ... only to see those who sprang for the VIP bowling lane or box to be twirling free with tons of space, I've made a mental note never to attend an event at that venue which has the possibility of selling out.

[Telluridin]

What about a pair of pit passes for the campsite that wins the eco challenge?  Only 2, not for sale, non-transferable.  Earn it!

[landshark]

  I think I am creative enough to figure something out and as far as a division of class, that is silly. I think that people are willing from all divisions of life to pay the most for what matters most to them. Be it a Fly Rod, a Mandolin or a seat at a musical event.

I know a few that eat peanut butter and jelly so they can climb a faraway mountain. We all have a budget and we all have to manage. Choice is a good thing and American

[Hot Sugar]

as far as a division of class, that is silly. I think that people are willing from all divisions of life to pay the most for what matters most to them. Be it a Fly Rod, a Mandolin or a seat at a musical event.

I know a few that eat peanut butter and jelly so they can climb a faraway mountain. We all have a budget and we all have to manage. Choice is a good thing and American

Many of us are already eating peanut butter and jelly just to get to the festival in the first place. As Skubes and Billy pointed out, having a VIP ticket available will only serve to price many of the festival attendees out.

[dayton]

just a thought...having a town park ticket is like having a vip pass.  except instead of paying more for a ticket, it takes either dedication in securing your ticket or luck of the lottery.  i personally like this system...

 Listening to: npr

[landshark]

just a thought...having a town park ticket is like having a vip pass.  except instead of paying more for a ticket, it takes either dedication in securing your ticket or luck of the lottery.  i personally like this system...

I already have it figured out and I thank you all for your suggestions and I would never intentionally try to rearrange the system. I was just being creative and looking for alternatives as I age. I think the big draws are the old dudes and the fans are the same and sooner rather then later this age thing will be an attendance tipper.

Love you guys. Hugs.

[completejohn]

Actually there are quite a few ways to get into the Poser Pit.  Here are just a few:

1.  Win the PowerBall lottery, start a guitar company and advertise it with several full-page program ads.

2.  Marry (or gay-marry) Dustin, although the current Mrs. Dustin might have something to say about that.

3.  Rent a vendor tent and have some Mexican druglord diggers build you a tunnel from your vendor tent to the Pit.  But beware that they go the correct way - you'd not be happy to poke your head out into the basement of a PortaPotty.

4.  Ask Captain James T. Kirk to beam you there.

5.  Show up to the back gate as "Craig Ferguson's long lost, and previously unknown, twin".  Tell Security that, while they get the DNA tests running, you'll be waiting in the Pit.

6.  Become the Festival's sole supplier of fencing, then at the last minute tell them that you forgot to bring the one that holds us normal folk back.

7.  Tell Security that you're Sam Bush's new tuba player and that it should be arriving any minute by FedEx.

8.  Become a professional celebrity marshmallow collector and explain to Craig that your life's work just won't be complete without one that has the sweet sweat of each of the members of Yonder Mountain.

And that's just a few of the ways to get in.  I'm sure other Festivarians would have other ideas and would be willing to part with them in exchange for a beer or two!

[landshark]

Actually there are quite a few ways to get into the Poser Pit.  Here are just a few:

1.  Win the PowerBall lottery, start a guitar company and advertise it with several full-page program ads.

2.  Marry (or gay-marry) Dustin, although the current Mrs. Dustin might have something to say about that.

3.  Rent a vendor tent and have some Mexican druglord diggers build you a tunnel from your vendor tent to the Pit.  But beware that they go the correct way - you'd not be happy to poke your head out into the basement of a PortaPotty.

4.  Ask Captain James T. Kirk to beam you there.

5.  Show up to the back gate as "Craig Ferguson's long lost, and previously unknown, twin".  Tell Security that, while they get the DNA tests running, you'll be waiting in the Pit.

6.  Become the Festival's sole supplier of fencing, then at the last minute tell them that you forgot to bring the one that holds us normal folk back.

7.  Tell Security that you're Sam Bush's new tuba player and that it should be arriving any minute by FedEx.

8.  Become a professional celebrity marshmallow collector and explain to Craig that your life's work just won't be complete without one that has the sweet sweat of each of the members of Yonder Mountain.

And that's just a few of the ways to get in.  I'm sure other Festivarians would have other ideas and would be willing to part with them in exchange for a beer or two!

  #5!

I just have the best time when I check in here. John love your solution I will let you know how it goes.

[Pirate Looks at --]

as far as a division of class, that is silly. I think that people are willing from all divisions of life to pay the most for what matters most to them. Be it a Fly Rod, a Mandolin or a seat at a musical event.

I know a few that eat peanut butter and jelly so they can climb a faraway mountain. We all have a budget and we all have to manage. Choice is a good thing and American

Many of us are already eating peanut butter and jelly just to get to the festival in the first place. As Skubes and Billy pointed out, having a VIP ticket available will only serve to price many of the festival attendees out.

To be really honest with you camping at Run-A-Muck is the VIP pass!

[BluegrassDustin]

John.