Need obscure Ticketmaster location

[Bags]

Okay, I'm getting some tickets tomorrow, and as I'm home, I only have dial up -- not sure I should rely on that for Ticketmaster online.
 
 So I should go to a location.  Suggestions for the least crowded/annoying location?

[Shadrach]

First of all are you buying tix for a 9:30 show? If so we don't use Ticketmaster anymore, we use Tickets.com.
 
 Second, where do you live? How far are you willing to drive?

[Bags]

Nope, an MCI Center show.  I live in Woodley Park, so anywhere in the city or nearby is good.
 
 I get ALL my 9:30 club tickets right from the box office!  Has made me very, very averse to using the online vendors.

[redsock]

Originally posted by bags:
  Nope, an MCI Center show.  I live in Woodley Park, so anywhere in the city or nearby is good.
 
 I get ALL my 9:30 club tickets right from the box office!  Has made me very, very averse to using the online vendors.

You're goin to see Simon and Garfunkel aren't you? Why are you afraid to say it? I'd see them if their tickets weren't insane. Perhaps the greatest singer/songwriter duo ever, totally worth a reunion tour.

[markie]

Originally posted by bags:
  Nope, an MCI Center show.  I live in Woodley Park, so anywhere in the city or nearby is good.
 
 I get ALL my 9:30 club tickets right from the box office!  Has made me very, very averse to using the online vendors.

The weird Mexican music store near the Safeway just by 18th and Columbia is, I believe, a ticket master outlet.

[Bags]

Yes I'm going to see Simon & Garfunkel.  And I'm actually willing to spend up to $128 (though they have an $83 ticket range I want to check out).

[thirsty moore]

It's good that you posted that one on a public message board Pariah.  
 
 It's somewhat akin to traffic announcers who announce alternate routes over the radio.  It all just ends up creating a jam somewhere else.
 
   

[redsock]

Originally posted by bags:
  Yes I'm going to see Simon & Garfunkel.  And I'm actually willing to spend up to $128 (though they have an $83 ticket range I want to check out).

Alright then, good for you. Now, don't you feel better?

[markie]

Originally posted by thirsty moore:
  It's good that you posted that one on a public message board Pariah.  
 
 It's somewhat akin to traffic announcers who announce alternate routes over the radio.  It all just ends up creating a jam somewhere else.
 
       

Um I have never been inside, I am scared of what I might purchase if I did.

[Bags]

Well, I've printed the list of outlets in the city, and most aren't opened.  And the mexican place only has spanish speakers answer the phone (so I'm not sure they'll be open before 10).
 
 Maybe my best bet is to just come into my office and do it online?
 
 PM me if you have some special information.
 
   

[Bags]

I know what you're saying, thirsty.  Though, this is a small group on the boards.  I hate it when folks find it necessary to mention great new dives or places during the Washington Post "Got Plans" chat!
 
 

Originally posted by thirsty moore:
  It's good that you posted that one on a public message board Pariah.  
 
 It's somewhat akin to traffic announcers who announce alternate routes over the radio.  It all just ends up creating a jam somewhere else.
 
     

[thirsty moore]

All I know is that I can hear the music down the block.  I like the dot matrix sign out front.
 
 

Originally posted by The Pariah:
 Um I have never been inside, I am scared of what I might purchase if I did.

[tooms]

i've bought tix at that store and have almost always been sucessful.  sorry to add to the traffic jam...

[purple]

I'm also buying tickets for Simon & Garfunkel.  Where did you view the ticket prices?
 Whenever I click on price or seating chart on the ticketmaster website, nothing happens.  I'd like to know ahead of time so I can choose my seats and save time.
 
 Appreciate it.

[eros]

If you're referring to Zodiac records, I tried going to the one in Falls Church off Rte 50 to buy for Radiohead last time and the lady said they no longer did Ticketmaster.
 
 Of course, she told me this when she showed up for work at 9:45 am (tickets on sale at 10).  I broke numerous traffic laws driving to my office to get online.
 
 Moral of the story - always have a backup.