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February 24, 2005

$110 SXSW Wristbands Sell Out On First Day

I just got back from a mad dash to Waterloo Records to purchase my SXSW wristband after seeing on the unofficial SXSW mailing list that 1,000 of the 2,000 at the $110 price were sold by lunchtime. From the list:

The guy who bought my wristband today tells me he snagged #950 and #972 at lunchtime, after waiting approximately 40 minutes. So, if anybody thought they could get a $110 band tomorrow, they're sadly mistaken.

Unlike in previous years, SXSW only put 2,000 instead of 4,000 wristbands up at the cheaper price (I will have more to write about this tomorrow).

Shortly after I got to Waterloo (through rush hour traffic) at 5:45, the last $110 wristband sold out around 6 p.m. From a girl in line with me, I learned that lines had snaked around the Waterloo building all day, with a brief lull between 3 and 4 p.m (some video from the Austin American-Statesman here).

After today, 2,000 more will be on sale for $130 (the price I got mine at). When the second 2,000 sell out (probably by tomorrow or Saturday), the cost will increase to $150 (maximum four per person, cash or credit card only).

According to someone on the list, people with a badge can buy one for the $110 price (one per badge) at the Austin Convention Center.

Update: Wristbands at Waterloo are now going for the $150 price. Anyone in Austin needing one should call Encore Music and Video (8820 Burnet Rd, Austin, 78757 - (512) 451-8111) to see if they have any more of the $130 wristbands available.

Posted by timothompson at February 24, 2005 06:41 PM