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by Sham » Sat Feb 23, 2019 7:23 am
Let's put this into perspective, shall we?
Foolish rich people spend as much as $100,000 per person to attend Burning Man. (that comes with luxury accommodations, fancy, pre-chewed food, maid service with turn down sheets, and open bar) Money means nothing to them, but getting to Burning Man is that amazing.
If you have never gone, think of it as a once in a lifetime event. You may hate it and never go back--but at least you'll know and you attended once. Something to tell your great grandchildren.
Gone are the days when there was more openness and craziness on the playa. No speed limits, guns were allowed and used, tickets were cheap and plentiful. You could buy them at the gate. When tickets went on sale, they were lower priced to raise cash and encourage sales. When each tier sold out, the price went up $20 for the next level. Then word got out that this was the most wild event on the planet.
I have found in life that if you want to do something bad enough, you can do it. If it's just a whim and you hit a roadblock, then try to get a ticket the next year.
As others have mentioned, buying from a third party seller is extremely risky. There are thousands of stories of scams selling tickets. The legit ticket sellers need to find tickets after they're paid for. You can think you've secured a ticket only to have them refund money as the event gets closer if they don't find one. They can also unknowingly sell you a voided ticket provided to them. You'll be turned away at the gate, but a legit company will at least refund your money---but you'll be going home missing out.
Join your local regional group and make some friends and connections. Again, if you REALLY want to attend, you can do it.
but long story short I'm quite anxious to miss a ticket, so I'm trying to do everything reasonable to secure one.
