I guess Motley Crue just did a similar thing where if you pay for a "fan" membership, you could do a presale. Some of the presale tickets were $400 each and you got to meet the band. Paying to meet the band is one thing, but I feel funny about having to "pay" to be a fan. Do you feel a bit ripped of for having to pay 40 bucks?

(Sorry I can't help any, I just see why you'd be frustrated.)