stupid questions

an example of my life at the state theatre:

Me: thanks for calling the state, how may i help you?
Typical (middle-aged) Idiot: oh hey! how are ya???
M: great.
TI: good to hear! i have a couple questions about the show tonight!!
M: Uh-huh.
TI: Um, yeah okay, well uh, are there any tickets left?
M: Yep, plenty available.
TI: Oh, really? great! i'm planning on coming. when do you think it will sell out?
M: We really have no way to say for sure.
TI: Well, I mean, if i get there at 8pm will it be sold out?
M: We really have no way to say for sure. If you're that worried, why not buy your tickets now?
TI: Well I don't want to pay ticketmaster service fees, so you think if i get there by 8 then i'll be able to get a ticket at the door?
M: We really have no way to say for sure.
TI: I would just hate to get down there and find out it's sold out.
M:.... well let me consult my crystal ball.... ahh, yes... 8pm?... you're fine. but if you wait til 8:03, you're screwed.