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Originally Posted by Peger

Wasn't it the only concert that didn't sell out though? I'd imagine there's a greater demand in HK and Taipei since those venues sold out so quickly.

Fans squeeze into the Grand Stage

Due to the sponsor�s promotion, the concert tickets were sold out within a mere 10 hours, breaking the record for shortest time for ticket sales in Shanghai. Even though the weather was bad yesterday, with freezing temperatures, rain and strong winds, passionate fans came to the Grand Stage early to show support for ayumi�s first concert in China. Even before 7pm, the entire area outside the venue was already packed. This concert was similar to her Japan ones, where concert souvenirs were sold outside the venue. Such included a memorial booklet (240 yuan), towel (200 yuan), ayupan (35 and 50 yuan), and CDs. Due to the fact that these Japanese goods were limited, about 1000 people queued up for them, making an impressive sight. However, as many fans wished to buy all these goods, the scene became very chaotic. In the end, security had to be employed and the sale of goods was stopped. Stall holders apologized and said �If we continue this, someone is bound to die�, disappointing fans who had been queuing for hours. Before 7.30pm, the whole arena was packed with ayumi fans, many of them wearing some sort of uniform attire. They held placards with supportive messages written in Japanese, �Hamasaki Ayumi, you will forever be the darling in our hearts�.

Looks like it takes a while in Shanghai regardless.