Getting Tickets for Arena Tour 2010 in Japan

[Misa-chan]

Hi all!! I've decided to create this thread as people have been asking me to help them get tickets for Arena Tour 2010.

For PayPal people: I've been having some trouble with those who have paid by PayPal recently. Do read the following:

When you pay by PayPal, do note that there will normally be a fee of 2.9% of the amount paid charged by PayPal. (Example: if you send me 100,000yen, PayPal will charge a fee of 2,900yen.) Please choose the option to bear the fee, and not pass it on to the recipient (me). If you don't do so, the amount that gets sent to me is actually only 97.1% of the paid amount (97,100yen in the example), and I'll count that as incomplete payment. I will still buy your tickets first, but I'll have to add this fee to misc charges later, and you'll have to pay more in the end. So yep. DO TAKE NOTE!!

HOW TO:

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Choose the option "Personal Payments", and "Payment Owed". Take note, please do not choose the "Online Purchases" option.



On the confirmation screen, please check the box which says that you will bear the fee. (red circle) And make sure that the amount sent to me (blue circle) is the correct amount that I should be receiving.

Members with orders:

Please PM me if you have contacted me but your name isn't on this list, or I have gotten information wrong.

Seifen
April 10 Saitama - 2 tickets DONE!

Keichan
April 10 Saitama - 1 ticket DONE!

crea_spain
April 10 Saitama - 1 ticket DONE!
April 11 Saitama - 1 ticket DONE!

schofield
April 10/11 Saitama - 1 ticket DONE!
NAMIE April 13/14 Aomori - 1 ticket DONE!

thatstacey
April 11 Saitama - 2 tickets DONE!

jaomaru
May 15 Yokohama - 1 ticket DONE!

LacusClyne
KODA KUMI May 15 Saitama - 2 tickets DONE!
May 16 Yokohama - 3 tickets DONE!

kinix
May 23 Osaka - 2 tickets DONE!

kcehiatnh
KODA KUMI June 11 Osaka - 2 tickets PAID - AWAITING DELIVERY

greggerz189
June 26/27 Nagoya / July 3/4 Fukuoka / July 10 Grundy / July 17/18 Kobe - 1 ticket CHECK PM PLEASE

borislee0414
June 26/27 Nagoya - 1 ticket CHECK PM PLEASE
NAMIE June 29/30 Chiba / July 3/4 Tokyo - 1 ticket CHECK PM PLEASE

|OvettO|
July 4 Fukuoka - 3 tickets

jkm444
July 24 Yoyogi - 1 ticket

CeReSu
July 24 Yoyogi - 2 tickets

gacki
July 24 Yoyogi - 6 tickets CHECK PM PLEASE

Akira059
July 24/25 Yoyogi - 2 tickets

inspire_rmx
July 24/25 Yoyogi - 2 tickets

shizukanaotoko
July 24/25 Yoyogi - 2 tickets

Do read through this thread too, it contains lots of information: http://www.ahsforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=70001

An introduction about why I'm helping out.

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Like most ayu fans, I'm not a Japanese. I come from Singapore. I fell in love with ayu way back in 2004, and since then, one of my biggest dreams was to attend an ayu concert live. But since I was only a high school student back then, I had no means to fulfill this dream. I saved up money, but without anyone in Japan as a friend and guide, I didn't dare to venture to Tokyo, alone and without knowing how to speak a word of Japanese.

In 2008, a couple of kind friends brought me along to see ayu's concert in Hong Kong, and that was when I fell in love. I thought listening to ayu for 4 long years would have prepared me to see her live, but it didn't. It was totally mind-blowing, there is nothing like seeing her perform live, and being there surrounded by fans. Since then, I've been addicted, and I HAD to attend another live again.

To summarize, I took Japanese lessons, and applied for an exchange programme with my university to come to Japan for study. The happy ending? I'm here in Tokyo now, living out a year-long exchange programme. I've joined TEAMAyu, and have since attended 2 more ayu concerts. Looking back to how I was 6 years ago, I totally understand how an overseas ayu fan feels. Thus, I'd like to provide anyone with a dream to watch an ayu concert with as much help as I can. =)

Alright, on to the main point. Getting concert tickets!

In Japan, there are many ways for me to get tickets for you. The best way to get tickets at their original prices is to order them through TEAMAyu. Other ways include: buying tickets from convenience stores, buying tickets from resale shops, and buying tickets from ticket.co.jp. I've included explanations for each of the methods, so do read through and choose the one which you'd prefer.

Method A: TEAMAyu - NO MORE

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TEAMAyu is the best way to get tickets at their original price (8500yen). However, one very important thing to note is that TEAMAyu ticketing is done on a balloting basis. Therefore:

1) The purpose of TEAMAyu is to ensure that fanclub members get a HIGHER chance of getting tickets. It does NOT guarantee that if I place an order for tickets through TEAMAyu, I will 100% get it.

2) As tickets are balloted for, there is no choosing of seats. All seats are priced the same, so while there is the possibility that you can get an A-Block Arena seat right in front of the stage, there is an equal chance that you will get a seat on the 2nd floor, right at the back.

3)There are specific times for preorders. The first has already begun, see schedule below. As of now, there is no news that there will be a 2nd round of preorders.

TEAMAyu preorders has already begun. Schedule:
18 Jan, 1pm --> 26 Jan, 6pm: Preorder
2 Feb, 1pm: Balloting result announcement
2 Feb, 1pm --> 8 Feb, 11pm: Payment

Method B: Buying Tickets from Convenience Stores - ONGOING

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Japan is extremely convenient, as there are ticket vending machines in convenience stores, from which you can buy all sorts of tickets.

1) Ayu's concert ticket-wise, this is another way to get them at original price.

2) This method is, however, extremely unreliable. There are many people who queue up at these ticketing machines, just to buy tickets and sell them to resale shops later for a profit. As such, tickets sold this way get sold out really quickly (within a matter of hours, even minutes for popular shows like those at Yoyogi). Therefore, this method is not recommended if you are dead-set on getting tickets.

3)Like TEAMAyu, there is no choosing of seats.

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The image in the spoiler shows the date when tickets will be on sale to the general public (view 4th column of your corresponding concert).

Method C: Buying Tickets from Resale Shops - ONGOING

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Resale shops are scattered all across Japan, but since I live in downtown Tokyo, the shop I frequent most is the one in Harajuku.

1) Good way to get tickets. Easiest if you wish to see shows in Tokyo and its vicinity, like in Saitama.

2) As the tickets are displayed openly in the shop, you get to see the seating. This is good if you are particular about seating, as you can gauge how far from the stage (and ayu) you will be.

3) Tickets are sold at higher than original prices. However, it is affordable, considering that you get to choose seats. Ticket prices will vary with location. For popular shows, like at Yoyogi, an average 1st floor Stand seat in the middle (Blocks E-H) cost about 15,000yen.

Method D: Buying Tickets from ticket.co.jp. - ONGOING

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http://www.ticket.co.jp

This is similar to buying tickets from resale shops, but done online.

1) If you wish to get tickets through this means, do browse through the website yourself first to pick your preferred tickets. Then let me know the code of the tickets you want to buy, example ""200Lv 234扉　18列　700～730番台Ｂ"".

As the site is in Japanese, I've included a screenshot to explain how to interpret the kanji.

Process of buying tickets

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Once you've decided which method you'd like to use. Do let me know the following details.

1) Which method you wish to get tickets through
2) The date and location of the concert you wish to attend
3) How many tickets you want to buy
3) If you're using Methods C or D, how much you are willing to pay, and which are your preferred seats (as much detail as possible)

After that, I'll get in touch with you through PM.

NOTE: While it is fine to PM me with questions, PLEASE DON'T PM me all these details mentioned above unless you are 100% confirmed that you are coming to Japan and going for ayu's concert. I don't want to buy tickets, then have the buyer pull out last minute and leave me with tickets on hand.

Payment methods

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I accept Paypal. If you wish to pay by other methods, do PM me.

NOTE: When you pay by PayPal, do note that there will normally be a fee of 2.9% of the amount paid charged by PayPal. (Example: if you send me 100,000yen, PayPal will charge a fee of 2,900yen.) Please choose the option to bear the fee, and not pass it on to the recipient (me). If you don't do so, the amount that gets sent to me is actually only 97.1% of the paid amount (97,100yen in the example), and I'll count that as incomplete payment. I will still buy your tickets first, but I'll have to add this fee to misc charges later, and you'll have to pay more in the end. So yep. DO TAKE NOTE!!

HOW TO:

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Choose the option "Personal Payments", and "Payment Owed". Take note, please do not choose the "Online Payments" option.



On the confirmation screen, please check the box which says that you will bear the fee. (red circle) And make sure that the amount sent to me (blue circle) is the correct amount that I should be receiving.

The payment procedure will go like this:
1. Once we settle on a specific ticket(s), you forward me the exact amount the tickets cost. When I receive this 1st payment, I'll purchase the tickets asap.
2. When I have the tickets delivered to me, I will take photos of them as proof.
3. Once you have checked the photo and made sure that the tickets are what you requested, then you forward me commission + any extra charges such as handling fees as 2nd payment.
3. When I receive this 2nd payment, I'll ship the tickets out to you. Or if you prefer to meet up personally when you get to Tokyo, it's also possible.

Commission

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While I wish to help out all fans, I'm doing so in my own time.

Therefore, there is a charge of commission: a flat rate of

USD$10: for Method A
USD$15: for Methods B-D

for every ticket bought.

How to get the tickets to you

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If you will be stopping in Tokyo anytime, I can meet up with you personally to pass you the tickets (and make friends! ^^).

If not, I'll ship the tickets out to you. The fee for shipping will be covered by the commission mentioned above. I do normal airmail shipping, but if you wish to register the mail or send it through express, you'll have to bear the extra charges yourself.

Rough Drawing of Yoyogi Gymnasium Seating Plan

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Other questions

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If you're having problems planning your trip out to Japan, I'll try my best to help you with recommendations like where to stay, how to get around, and stuff like that.

That's all!! I hope this will be useful in helping some of you achieve your dreams of coming to Japan and watching a live concert!! ^^

[Empry]

Great thread! I'll definitely contact you if I know for sure that I'll attend AT10 ^^

[crea_spain]

That's so nice from you, thanks for your help Misa-chan ^o^

[alternarist]

yay!! help me!! I am a singaporean too!! i will definitely got for AT2010!

[rookies]

Thanks for the info!

[jkm444]

If I do plan to go to ayu's concert this year how far in advance should I buy the ticket? Also thanks so much for helping! This is a good thread.

[polka-dot-jewel]

This is really nice of you!

I wish I were going to see Ayu again this year Is there any way you are willing to do this for CDL10-11 as well? As of now, I am planning to go to that...

[Misa-chan]

Originally Posted by alternarist

yay!! help me!! I am a singaporean too!! i will definitely got for AT2010!

No probs!! Do come!!

Originally Posted by jkm444

If I do plan to go to ayu's concert this year how far in advance should I buy the ticket? Also thanks so much for helping! This is a good thread.

If you already have a rough idea of which dates you wanna attend, there's never too early a time to let me know. So that once ticket sales start, I can preorder rightaway. ^^

Originally Posted by polka-dot-jewel

I wish I were going to see Ayu again this year Is there any way you are willing to do this for CDL10-11 as well? As of now, I am planning to go to that...

I can try, but by then, I won't be in Japan anymore. But I'll get my friend to help me continue my TEAMAyu membership, so hopefully I'll still be able to preorder tickets. ^^

[Mai82Go]

That really is nice of you. I'd love to go to a concert this year, so hopefully I'll find some free time and money. No definite plans yet, but I'll remember this thread.

[LacusClyne]

this is a great thread!

i'm thinking of going to japan if there isn't a concert in taiwan, but i want to ensure that i get tickets BEFORE going there...

as auctions in YAJ are normally within 2 weeks and my concern is that if i use a middleman, by the time it reach me..might be too late

i'll let you know if i need your help.

[Lee^ChaN]

Really nice of you misa-chan!
I'm still waiting of my student visa *really takes time *
and if it's out, i'm definitely going to Japan this April
And i plan to watch her concert in Saitama (since it's the closest from Kofu) & also Kuu's concert
If it's confirmed, i'll contact you for sure!!
Thanks!!

[Misa-chan]

Hi all!! TEAMAyu preorders for tickets has started!! XD First post updated!

You can preorder tickets for any of the 31 shows.

The preorder ends 26th January, 6pm Japan time. So anyone who wishes to order tickets through TEAMAyu, please contact me before then.

[Suteisi]

Originally Posted by LacusClyne

this is a great thread!

i'm thinking of going to japan if there isn't a concert in taiwan, but i want to ensure that i get tickets BEFORE going there...

as auctions in YAJ are normally within 2 weeks and my concern is that if i use a middleman, by the time it reach me..might be too late

i'll let you know if i need your help.

This is what I wanted to do for AT09, I wanted the tickets BEFORE I was in Japan, but YAJ and TeamAyu are not always reliable (especially TA if you want good seats, TA is totally random). Resellers shop are a very good option, this is how I did it and there were PLENTY of tickets to choose from and it's sometime WAY LESS EXPENSIVE then YAJ.

But it's up to you, really n___n I'm just saying from my own experience. Good luck!

[jaomaru]

you become my 2nd goddess!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jaomaru]

I REALLY NEEEED 2 TICKETTSS!!!!!!!!!

ToT

[LacusClyne]

hmm...i'm thinking of the 15th May concert, but i wanna catch kuu' concert on the 16th too.

15/16 Ayu (横浜アリーナ-キョードー東京)
15/16 Kuu (埼玉県-キョードー東京)

do you think if i ask you to buy from method C, can you help me search for a kuu's concert tickert too?

[Misa-chan]

Originally Posted by LacusClyne

hmm...i'm thinking of the 15th May concert, but i wanna catch kuu' concert on the 16th too.

15/16 Ayu (横浜アリーナ-キョードー東京)
15/16 Kuu (埼玉県-キョードー東京)

do you think if i ask you to buy from method C, can you help me search for a kuu's concert tickert too?

No problems!! I'm thinking of catching a Kuu concert too. But I'm going for ayu in April and thinking of Lady Gaga also!! Too many concerts to watch!! *o*

No problems!! Do PM me about your ticket budget and preferred seating if you have any. And yep, I can help with Kuu tickets also!

[LacusClyne]

^hmm, can i ask you a question? since you are in Japan right now, coz i'm noob when it comes to the locations there....and the average prices for tickets. (>_<) i had ONLY travel out of Singapore once, n tat was to Penang for my aunt's wedding, i didn't really get to see around....i feel like a 井底之蛙.

Q1: how near are these 2 areas? i'm scared that they are far apart, and i'll get lost going from one location to another. (T_T)

3th or 4th May - Ayu (長野ビッグハット-キョードー北陸チケットセンター)
1st or 2nd May- Kuu (愛知県- ｻﾝﾃﾞｰﾌｫｰｸﾌﾟﾛﾓｰｼｮ)

coz i'm planning to go with altenarist, and he can't make it for any dates after 10th May, so i'm checking these dates.

Q2: what is the average prices for seats on the ground level, like near the stage or catwalk path?

[hidekirby]

I'm not planning to go to any concert at the moment, yet I only wanted to let you know you're awesome Misa-chan!

[AyUta]

I wish I was planning a vacation in Japan this summer ;_;