Welcome.
Whilst I can't say what happens for the US shows, it is definitely not the case that you need to join the fan club to get the best seats. It certainly isn't the cheapest, especially as you have to factor in the cost of joining, plus sometimes they charge more fees and a slighter higher face value price. I think, but not 100% sure, that you can buy max 2 per member, so for 4 youll be adding $100 odd to the cost straight away
You are probably best to take your chances with Ticketmaster and the like, or if the concert is not sold out buy some tickets nearer the time, but if you are buying on a budget, the fan club will not be the option for you. I'm sure a US based forummer can help more.
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