Tragically Hip tickets sell out in minutes
There were some frustrated Tragically Hip fans in London today with scalpers jacking up ticket prices for the band's up-coming tour.
Hip tickets sold out in minutes at vendors across the country, including those in Winnipeg, Toronto, Hamilton and Kingston.
Fans now have to decide how much they're willing to pay for tickets that are already reaching thousands of dollars.
Was going to go see Tragically Hip in london, until the lowest priced ticket was $450 for nosebleeder seats. š£
—@baileeemckayDemand to see the farewell concerts has made national headlines after lead singer Gord Downie announced he has terminal brain cancer.
SomeĀ fans were lucky enough to get tickets by lining up at Budweiser Gardens.Ā
Eric Halls and daughter Rosalie near the front of the line for tickets to the Tragically Hip in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ldnont?src=hash">#ldnont</a> <a href="https://t.co/1v6MEXcGTF">pic.twitter.com/1v6MEXcGTF</a>
—@GaryEnnettBut getting to the front of the line took a whole lot of dedication with some people arriving Wednesday to ensure a spot.Ā
Chris Coombs has been waiting in line since 11 last night for tickets to the Tragically Hip in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ldnont?src=hash">#ldnont</a> <a href="https://t.co/wQcgcsrBrP">pic.twitter.com/wQcgcsrBrP</a>
—@GaryEnnettAlice Greenbird-ShorttĀ grabbed up eight tickets for her and herĀ friends, who spent two nights at the head of the line. Greenbird-Shortt subbed in to finish off the marathon camp out.
"We got her tickets," she screamed. "I don't even know [where]. I just said the first, best available seating."Ā
Alice Greenbird-Shortt at the very front of the line for tickets to the Tragically Hip in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ldnont?src=hash">#ldnont</a>. <a href="https://t.co/P9WRUshwUy">pic.twitter.com/P9WRUshwUy</a>
—@GaryEnnett