Long time lurker here. I moved to Orange County a number of years back. I know people out here that have paid 1000 for VIP tickets. I am expecting about 10-15 friends to come out, so I've been working every angle possible. I managed to secure my first four tickets this morning, which is comforting as I know I'll be sitting in the stadium and for face value. It's my strategy to keep buying as many tickets as I can out her to outfit my friends in seats. Whatever I end up with I am confident I can sell for some profit which will cover all of the beer and food I'll be supplying to host the tailgate.
On the topic of what people have actually paid, I had secured a right of first refusal on a 20 person suite, but I rejected it this morning. Seller had another offer for $70K. That's $3500 a ticket, which I can now confirm that someone actually paid.