Of course a Tech N9ne/Paul Wall show gonna be llike $40...that's because of Paul's involvment, mainly. Just like Tech and E-40 together...I expect tickets to average $30+ because it's not just Tech with some low level openers.
Yea, ticket prices are based on promoters depending on the cities. Wu-Tang DOES charge 40-45 bux for tickets (they were here in Chicago last month). Some cities may have cheaper tix, but it depends on how big they are in that area.
Even with the ticket price, you're always gonna pay damn near $10 more after ticketmaster adds their charges.
A Tech show for $40 sounds ridiculous for some, but good thing he's not a mainstream artist. a Fat Joe/Dipset gig in NY one time went for $60. Lil Wayne was in suburban Chicago last month, charged like $75. Alot of mainstream rappers must have high guarantees because they almost always charge RIDICULOUS prices for tix. Alot of your fan base is the streets, the poor...you know this, yet you think they got 70 bux to see your wack ass in concert?? What I find funny: most these cats with high ticket prices dont put n a show nearly as dope as Tech's!