The last time I had fan club tix was in 2000 for the 'San Francisco' show. It was show 68 of 72 on the Binaural tour and it was on Halloween night at Shoreline which is in Mountain View, not SF. Anyways, I could have picked up the tix anytime after noon, but I got sick and didn't even want to go. My friend wanted them so I picked them up for her around five o'clock. The seats ended up being second row, center stage and she and her date had a blast. The fan club is the only way to go. They even send you a newsletter and single during the holidays.
I love their music, but I resent everything they stand for.