It is basic supply and demand. Since the demand has grown, the price is raised to limit the supply of tickets. Having said that, I doubt that even $1,000 is a financial hardship for most, if any, of the members of the club. Non-story.
Yep. They’re just being snotty, LOL!
Back when I was a ‘Mover & A Shaker’ in Capital City, I used to attend annual events that were $500-$1K a head; pretty party dresses, fur coats, the ‘good’ jewels, high heals, etc.
They were pretty spectacular, though I’m glad that was only a small *Blip* in my life. ;)