[carlosjobim]

If you "can't make it", you just have to eat the loss. True fans will make it.

[dataflow]

True fans don't have any loved ones fall ill? Or get called to work against their will?

[carlosjobim]

If something happens to your family, maybe the last thing you should think about is grieving that you lost some juicy, juicy money on tickets which you couldn't use?

[ZeWaka]

I've missed concerts due to delayed/cancelled plane flights or other booked transportation.

Darn, guess I'm not a true fan or I would've booked a private jet.

[carlosjobim]

It's not your fault. But it's not their fault either. It's the same for events as for most other reservations: You don't get your money back if you miss it.