I don't get the whole thing about shows being greedy. You do all know that each show is nothing more than a business don't you? I know it's nice to think they're part of the "scene",and they certainly play that card very well, but they're not; each show is a business. Of course they're going to want to maximise profit. Either accept it and pay (like you do with every other purchase you make) or don't go. Quimming about prices seems daft to me.