Barack Obama’s £1,790 London Meet-and-Greet Sparks Outrage: VIP Package Costs More Than Taylor Swift Tickets

https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/barack-obamas-1790-london-meet-greet-sparks-outrage-vip-package-costs-more-taylor-swift-1738167

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  1. However, **one** premium ticket package—priced at **£1,790**—has prompted a flurry of criticism online, with some likening the cost to that of concerts by global pop stars such as [Taylor Swift](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taylor_Swift).

    # What’s Included and Why It’s Sparked Criticism

    The **VIP package** includes a professionally taken photograph with Obama (subject to security clearance), front-row seating, a signed copy of his memoir [*A Promised Land*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Promised_Land), a commemorative ticket, and access to an exclusive post-show club featuring live music and an open bar.

    That’s not really bad value for money is it? Meanwhile the actual President of the USA is selling tat that would make Del Boy blush.

  2. What a bizarre thing to be outraged by. They can go for Farage on Cameo for £60 instead.

  4. I’d rather spend that on seeing Obama than Swift.

    I like Taylor Swift, but it’s a completely different level.

  7. That fact my initial response is not an immediate heck no I’d not pay that, tells me it’s probably not bad value.

  8. Why the outrage? He was literally president for eight years and honestly while I’m not big on American politics seemed pretty damn good. Taylor Swift, yeah she’s catchy but maybe the outrage should be pop star charges almost what it costs to see the president as a one time thing when she does tons of shows

  9. VIP packages are always pretty expensive. It’s the regular tickets that are outrageous.

    Was looking forward to this but the prices are outrageous. For the same seat I saw Paul McCartney a few months ago it’s 3x more than that already expensive ticket – and Paul plays for three hours and Obama will probably talk for one at the most.

    I’ll stick with fond memories of other political talks, including his wife, that were reasonably priced.

  10. Do Taylor Swift tickets come with an open bar too?

  11. But But Obama is the best president in history,.

  13. The first black president of the usa, a fairly influential person in human history, or a singer who makes generic, pop-garbage music?

  15. If only we had the power to not buy tickets

    Someone needs to rethink this capitalism thing, fast!

  16. No one is forced to buy it and he’s bit not being subsidised so why are people mad? Get over it. Basic capitalism. Same with concerts.

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