Corporate Suite Dilemma

[14 Yrs Of Silence]

So here's my dilemma.  I work for a very large global corporation with HQ in NYC.  My company does an annual charitable online auction.  Today I noticed that 2 GN'R corporate suite tickets for MSG are up for bid.  Current bid price is $260 for the pair.  Alcohol and food will be included in the suite of course, however here's my dilemma.  If I win the auction I will be representing my company.  This means it would be a bad idea to get drunk.  It would probably not be a good idea to even sing along, "why don't you just, fuck off!".  As a matter of fact, I might feel consious about singign along at all depending who else is there.  Apparently there are 16 seats in the suite, and the other tickets go to employees and clients, however I'm not sure how the allocation is determined.  Now I already have seen GN'R twice this year at Hammerstein, which is why I didn't purchase tickets for this tour (my intentions were to wait til the next leg when the set list is more heavy towards CD material).  But when I saw this opportunity to have the luxury of a suite box including booze and food, I got excited. 

Think I should just go for it anyway or not worth it?

[Edrose]

So here's my dilemma.? I work for a very large global corporation with HQ in NYC.? My company does an annual charitable online auction.? Today I noticed that 2 GN'R corporate suite tickets for MSG are up for bid.? Current bid price is $260 for the pair.? Alcohol and food will be included in the suite of course, however here's my dilemma.? If I win the auction I will be representing my company.? This means it would be a bad idea to get drunk.? It would probably not be a good idea to even sing along, "why don't you just, fuck off!".? As a matter of fact, I might feel consious about singign along at all depending who else is there.? Apparently there are 16 seats in the suite, and the other tickets go to employees and clients, however I'm not sure how the allocation is determined.? Now I already have seen GN'R twice this year at Hammerstein, which is why I didn't purchase tickets for this tour (my intentions were to wait til the next leg when the set list is more heavy towards CD material).? But when I saw this opportunity to have the luxury of a suite box including booze and food, I got excited.?

Think I should just go for it anyway or not worth it?

go for it dude

maybe your boss will turn out to be a huge gn'r fan and youll get a promotion

[Cjc1706]

lol yeh,

Go for it dude, see the greatest band in rock and roll with free food and eats :p lol

CJ

[Dr. Blutarsky]

How oftten does this opportunity present itself? Go for it.

[Alina]

go for it !!
maybe you will meet the band

[Bandita]

Aren't the suites on the upper level though and enclosed in?

I guess I could see if this was a basketball game or something I just personally wouldn't want to spend a GNR concert with a bunch of people in suits sipping on champagne. ?

I would rather be partying with the fans paying $8.00 a beer and $5.00 for a stale pretzel!

[pasnow]

People in Sales can surprise you, as can some clients... Put it this way, whatever industry you're in, the clients aren't going to go because they have to, they'll have somewhat of an interest in the performance. I could see a Knicks game, or Rangers or Yankees game. But for a GnR show, it's not going to be a couple 60 year olds in suits. ?There should be some fans in there, so go ahead & live it up.. free booze. ?

[14 Yrs Of Silence]

Aren't the suites on the upper level though and enclosed in?

I guess I could see if this was a basketball game or something I just personally wouldn't want to spend a GNR concert with a bunch of people in suits sipping on champagne. ?

I would rather be partying with the fans paying $8.00 a beer and $5.00 for a stale pretzel!

The suites are in the middle, and yes they're enclosed but have windows which you can open all the way.  While I don't think anyone will be wearing suits (I hope not!), I know what you mean. 

[Bandita]

Aren't the suites on the upper level though and enclosed in?

I guess I could see if this was a basketball game or something I just personally wouldn't want to spend a GNR concert with a bunch of people in suits sipping on champagne. ?

I would rather be partying with the fans paying $8.00 a beer and $5.00 for a stale pretzel!

The suites are in the middle, and yes they're enclosed but have windows which you can open all the way.? While I don't think anyone will be wearing suits (I hope not!), I know what you mean.?

Well, if you weren't gonna go and this is your chance I don't see why not then.

And it IS charitable and I am all for that

[GNRSANDMAN]

Yes absolutly go for it! My company has a luxury suite here at the ballpark and I know what you're saying in some ways it would be funner to be on the floor or in the seets but if it's all you can eat and drink that's a no brainer. ? ?

[1badapple]

People in Sales can surprise you, as can some clients... Put it this way, whatever industry you're in, the clients aren't going to go because they have to, they'll have somewhat of an interest in the performance. I could see a Knicks game, or Rangers or Yankees game. But for a GnR show, it's not going to be a couple 60 year olds in suits. ?There should be some fans in there, so go ahead & live it up.. free booze. ?

Yeah, what he said!

[fieldsy]

As has been said already its unlikely that some old guy in a suit is gonna turn up to the concert unless he is a fan.  More likely they will give the tickets to a friend, fellow worker or family member who is into the band.  So dont worry, go there and enjoy yourself.  And have a drink for me.

[IFINGLOVEGNR]

At first my thought was that it should be worth it for you to get fired for that oppurtunity, make a complete fool of yourself getting drunk and singing along.

but the truth is, it'll be alot more fun in the GA Floor section, with all the real fans. in the suite you'll be with a bunch of people who will ruin the fun by going "oh Sweet Child Of Mine, I know that song"

[newgnr]

I wouldn't do it.  for the reasons that it is too much money, and you are seperate from the rest of the crowd.

normal tickets: $100 AT MOST

Food: $15-20

Booze: $20

$140 if you got normal tix, plus you'd be part of the crowd.

[jbenzz]

I wouldn't do it.? for the reasons that it is too much money, and you are seperate from the rest of the crowd.

normal tickets: $100 AT MOST

Food: $15-20

Booze: $20

$140 if you got normal tix, plus you'd be part of the crowd.

The price is for a pair so it's gonna be cheaper if he does it that way.  $20 for booze at a concert is like 2 pints.  Given that he'd have an open bar up there....

I wouldn't do it cause I  can't stand seeing a band in seated areas, but a booth might be different.

[Dr. Blutarsky]

you'd be surprised by the music square looking people listen to when they're off the clock.   

[newgnr]

you'd be surprised by the music square looking people listen to when they're off the clock.? ?

damn dude, use punctuation.  It took me like 5 tries to understand what you wrote.

[Dr. Blutarsky]

you'd be surprised by the music square looking people listen to when they're off the clock.   

damn dude, use punctuation.  It took me like 5 tries to understand what you wrote.

Ok.
You'd be surprised by the music that square looking people listen to when they are off the clock. ( reader's digest version)

[PrettyTiedUp763]

I would go. But its true that you are seperate from the crowd and everything. I would not want to be boxed in, but I would take what I can get.

[newgnr]

you'd be surprised by the music square looking people listen to when they're off the clock.? ?

damn dude, use punctuation.? It took me like 5 tries to understand what you wrote.

Ok.
You'd be surprised by the music that square looking people listen to when they are off the clock. ( reader's digest version)

haha thanks.  The added "that" really helps. 

[Journeyman]

go for it!!

Maybe they'll be drunk way before you are...sometimes the suits can surprise you

[HamsterDemocracy]

Do it.

Do it.

Just do it, 'kay? Do it.

[/Ben Stiller impersonation.]

[The Dog]

Go for it, its a unique opportunity.  You can always go GA or good seats next time.  I'm all in favor of different perspectives.

it all depends on you I suppose.  I like to sing a long at the top of my lungs and feed off the crowds energy, but don't like dealing with crowd surfers and pushing people (i'm old haha).  I like to go for good seats.

[smeagol2124]

I say go for it, and I can testify that HannaHat does indeed like to sing at the top of his lungs 

[Cleopatra2U]

I've been in similar scenarios with sporting events, approached them with trepidation, but always ended up having a great time.  I say, "Definitely go for it."  If you win, go; have a drink or two but don't get hammered; and sing along if you feel like it.

 

[Ineverlearn000022]

Where a fake mustache...that should fool them. 

[JimMorrison4]

I just don't see how it would be much fun to sit down at a concert

[BangoSkank]

I have not yet any post besides the first one so this could be way off topic by now...

but anyway, DO IT YOU FOOL!

[damnthehaters]

Just remember this...It's a rock n roll concert, and, everyone likes to party every once in a while. ?You act proffessional at work, but you be yourself afterwards. ?