Jackson Ticket Odds Are Bad -- Very Bad

46. To those who are making disparaging comments about the recently deceased, shame on you. This man deserves a modicum of respect.

Posted at 2:45PM on Jul 4th 2009 by R.I.P KOP

47. I live in South Florida and would love to attend MJ's memorial service with my son. I don't know how this is going to work out for the fans who lives out of state/out of the country. I looked up ticket prices online yesterday from miami/ft lauderdale to LAX, the tix are very expensive..I think a few lucky people who get tix may not be able to attend cause those damn airlines are going over the top with their prices to LAX next week..MJ i love you, why you had to leave us so soon?? I read a story about how Michael wanted this to be his best show. His kids have never seen him perform live, so he was so looking forward to this..what a shame..it just aint' fair.
and for all the MJ haters, stay out of this site..we don't care about you..go away assholes

Posted at 2:51PM on Jul 4th 2009 by fran

48. ok well you gotta remember cal fans of anykind im talking sports or anything alot of the younger generation all they know how to do is riot kill people destroy property and the stuff aint even theres and they cant say they dont we see it all the time when there team wins championships its insane how people plan to go out there and see absolutely nothing theres no reason for the state to put in all that money to hire security and the military all you people are gonna see is nothing its ansane why is there so much emotion i understand hes an icon i loved him to back in the day do you people remember when he put his own child over the balcony my goodness people why does it have to be a violent scene its stupid and childish

Posted at 2:55PM on Jul 4th 2009 by leilani

49. I read somewhere originally that they would have a glass coffin for Michael. I thought that would be so appropriate an idea because people from around the world would wish to have this last chance to see him and say goodbye. I wonder if the Jackson family has thought about holding a viewing at Neverland in a glass casket where people could view him for the coming week. It seems that it would make more sense! A tribute is nice, but it could be viewed from the comfort of home just as easily. RIP Michael! Condolences to all who love and miss Michael!

Posted at 3:12PM on Jul 4th 2009 by Tinkerbell

50. They should push it back till Wednesday or Thursday. If they are opening it worldwide how do they expect people to get from overseas to LA in a day. It is going to be a circus down there. Even if I won tickets I don't think I would want to be around for all the chaos. Just look at the hundreds that have been showing up at Neverland. Get ready LA this is going to be crazy.

Posted at 4:07PM on Jul 4th 2009 by Mels

51. FEED THE KIDS thye are way underweight LOOK like POWs MJ was the weakest LINK in his DNA CHAIN a runt=DOA first should have could have LIFTED and eaten some REAL FOOD 6ft 0 pounds AN`T a GOOD THING

Posted at 4:01PM on Jul 4th 2009 by FEED THE KIDS by CATTLE BREEDER

52. Damn, I really want to go. The memorial should've been at the LA Coliseum, then alot of people would be able to go, including non U.S residents. I always wanted to see Michael live in person, thats one thing that might not happened on my to do list!!!

Posted at 4:05PM on Jul 4th 2009 by John P.

53. I agree with previous posters that AEG just messed up the whole thing by opening up the lottery to the WORLD. It was difficult enough just for local fans to register, now it's another damn circus with ridiculous odds. Most of the people that register from out of the country will not be attending. An immediate plane ticket would cost thousands of dollars. Realistically, most people will not be in a position to travel like that no matter how much they want to. This event should have been kept local.

Posted at 4:40PM on Jul 4th 2009 by Lysette

54. With the circus happening just hours after the memorial, how will they set up so fast? OR...if they are set up already, will MJ's service be in the midst of circus nets, etc.?

Posted at 4:18PM on Jul 4th 2009 by Just Wondering

55. How many MJ fans watch American Idol and believe a number of entries with various email addresses will increase their odds? How many scalpers are busy at their computers? How much money has been paid to The Staples Center and to the Jackson family to televise the event? MJ is a franchise and in death, he is a moneymaker.

Posted at 4:42PM on Jul 4th 2009 by Beth

56. I would say half the tickets will be give outside of California with 20% going to other countries so this means Staples Center will NOT be filled up at all. Probably just the way they wanted it anyways.

Posted at 4:44PM on Jul 4th 2009 by HB GIRL

57. I hope I can get one...

And David L.,

You are a sad little man. You get a kick out of hurting people who have done nothing to you. They loved and want to remember a legendary performer who changed music forever. May you rot in hell for your incredible cruelty and may other people have mercy on you becuase of your stupidity. Go back to your porn sites and blow up dolls and leave these poor people alone.

Posted at 4:49PM on Jul 4th 2009 by Michael K

58.

There is so little time to turn those tickets around for sale, maybe they just want souvenirs. I think the press conference said
it would be wrist bands.

I think the lottery idea created more interest...people are competitive

It's not like you couldn't see it a lot better at home

Posted at 4:53PM on Jul 4th 2009 by cactus

59. I am a British citizen and have just registerd for tickets for MJ's memorial. It's a long shot but hey - it's worth a go. I have since started to research flight info - BUT there is a HUGE mistake. This event may well have been opended up worldwide, but has someone forgotten that everyone who enters the US MUST have either a VISA or qualify under the Visa Waiver Program. Having done that - they need to register under the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) ATLEAST 72 HRS before departure!!! I AM GUTTED - There was I all excited at the possibility of actually witnessing something historical - but the organisers are overlooking the US LEGAL PROCESS.........It's turning into a sham......RIP Michael xx

Posted at 5:10PM on Jul 4th 2009 by PamUK

60.

IT IS WAAAAYYYYY TOO LATE FOR AN OPEN COFFIN VIEWING !!!! Michael is not going to be at Staples in any form.

Michael is at Forest Lawn Cemetery

Posted at 5:00PM on Jul 4th 2009 by Fritzy