Jacko: Ticket Or Refund?
Posted Tue 30 Jun 2009 11:47AM BST by Dave Rumour in Snap, Crackle and Pop
As millions continue to mourn the death of Michael Jackson across the globe, many fans who bought tickets for the pop superstar's ill-fated "This Is It" dates have also been wondering when or if they will get their money back. Around 800,000 reportedly paid considerable sums to see his much-anticipated but unlikely comeback, which was scheduled to stretch across 50 dates at London's O2 Arena. Today news emerged that the promoters have come up with a novel idea to commemorate his passing.All fans will be eligible to a refund or can instead sacrifice the money to receive their exclusive ticket, which features a holographic, 3D image of Jackson in one of his iconic, dancing poses. Eight different versions are understood to have been printed and AEG Live say they have been inundated with requests from fans who are eager to keep what are sure to become collector's items and a highly-sought after piece of music memorabilia.
Company president Randy Phillips explained they were keen to make sure people were treated fairly after missing out on the chance to see Michael. "The world lost a kind soul who just happened to be the greatest entertainer the world has ever known", he explained. "Since he loved his fans in life, it is incumbent upon us to treat them with the same reverence and respect after his death." For more information on the refund policy and to view what are said to be the final live shots of Jackson, taken just two days before his death, view the video clip below:
What do you think of AEG's plan? Is it a cheap gimmick or a fitting tribute to Jackson? Will you be seeking a refund or a commemorative ticket? Have your say here...
I wonder who gets to keep all the money if people don't claim a refund. MJ's kids?? obviously not!! these crooks!!
I WANT A REFUND!!
Unless the money went to his children, I think this is a nasty and tacky thing to do.
If 1% of the people get a ticket instead of there money back what do you think the promoter is going to do with the other 99%. wake up smell the coffee and dont be a donught, get your dough back,
God took him maybe because he is working so hard all of his life imagine from young kid up to now...(he push himself to the limit just to make us entertained, our body has its limits and michael pushes more beyond the limits)
to you MICHAEL JACKSON, the world will not know thriller, billie jeans, man in the mirror, bad and many more especially the moonwalk without you... some of the famous artist such as usher and justine timberlake will be nothing without you...
for 3 generations of my family and maybe the others too...(parents,i myself and my children knows your name) no one has done that before...
you deserve what you deserve my MICHAEL JACKSON our MICHAEL JACKSON...(the greatest man in the mirror)
There will be copies and forgeries made of the holographic tickets anyway making the genuine ones worthless.