I think it's actual seats in the pit. You are right though anything in the first ten is great! Have you ever been to a show at the State Theatre? I have only seen Wilco at Roy Wilkins and in Duluth, which I am making the drive from.
I was able to get two for Minneapolis (first night). I really like the two ticket limit for the pre-sale. It gives more people a first chance at tickets, and the general sale still offers more than two seats to be purchased.