2nd Elton John show sells out

Tickets for the second Elton John concert in Summerside sold out in about 90 minutes Friday morning.

There were familiar complaints from ticket buyers who tried to buy online, similar to those who tried to purchase tickets for the Sept. 14 show.

The previous Friday, the system was overwhelmed by more than 20,000 people vying for 5,400 seats at once.

Officials from Credit Union Place expected issues again.

Many people didn't take any chances with the internet. They were already lined up last night. At least two sisters in the line-up had been camped out since Wednesday. About 140 of those in line did get tickets.

Some buyers said the website appeared so overwhelmed it would boot them off in the middle of their purchase.

Event manager J.P. Desrosiers said software experts worked all week to try to ensure the credit cards of unsuccessful buyers wouldn't be charged, but he could not make a personal guarantee. A third-party company manages the ticket system.