Exactly. They would lose most of their season ticket base, probably over 75%. They wouldn't be able to sell individually and would wind up putting them up on StubHub themselves for considerably less. Then, the 25% of their base they actually kept would be annoyed and then would start canceling as well.
Exactly. They would lose most of their season ticket base, probably over 75%. They wouldn't be able to sell individually and would wind up putting them up on StubHub themselves for considerably less. Then, the 25% of their base they actually kept would be annoyed and then would start canceling as well.
No doubt, you are absolutely right. I was speaking specifically of the playoff seats (that is what this thread was discussing).
The 400 level seats (not counting obstructed view) are going for $122 on TM. Since they are all gone, and we are blaming Brokers, then Brokers (who know the market) obviously feel they can easily get $160+ for these seats and I agree.
I have 4 Season tickets , and already Sold 2 to Game 1 & 2 on stubhub for $160 (minus the SH vig I net $136 a ticket).
I think the one thing we can all agree on is that the Market for tickets (secondary or otherwise) has changed dramatically in the past 5-10 years.
Parts of it I like (met tickets in upper deck for $1), parts of it I don't.
Anyone have an idea when game 1 of the first round will be? April 10 or 11 perhaps?
Playoffs start on 4/11. Whether Rangers start on 4/11 or 4/12 depends on who's home and who shares buildings with other teams who may have games that night (Knicks are on road, so if Rangers are # 1 seed, they may play on 4/11). Bruins, on other hand can't start on 4/11 because Celtics have a home game that night. You probably won't know until a couple days before.
Anyone have an idea when game 1 of the first round will be? April 10 or 11 perhaps?
Playoffs usually start on the Wednesday after the season ends so probably the 11th or 12th. Important to keep in mind that the Knicks are home that Friday and Sunday so I'd say it's more likely the Rangers start that Thursday so games 1 and 2 are Thursday/Saturday.
Playoffs start on 4/11. Whether Rangers start on 4/11 or 4/12 depends on who's home and who shares buildings with other teams who may have games that night (Knicks are on road, so if Rangers are # 1 seed, they may play on 4/11). Bruins, on other hand can't start on 4/11 because Celtics have a home game that night. You probably won't know until a couple days before.
Thanks. Good to know it won't be before the 11th...just had to accept an evening meeting on the 10th. I hate when business interferes with hockey. lol
No doubt, you are absolutely right. I was speaking specifically of the playoff seats (that is what this thread was discussing).
The 400 level seats (not counting obstructed view) are going for $122 on TM. Since they are all gone, and we are blaming Brokers, then Brokers (who know the market) obviously feel they can easily get $160+ for these seats and I agree.
I have 4 Season tickets , and already Sold 2 to Game 1 & 2 on stubhub for $160 (minus the SH vig I net $136 a ticket).
I think the one thing we can all agree on is that the Market for tickets (secondary or otherwise) has changed dramatically in the past 5-10 years.
Parts of it I like (met tickets in upper deck for $1), parts of it I don't.
First off, I am not blaming the brokers. I would be willing to bet my winning mega millions ticket for tonight that the brokers didnt get the majority of the tickets. It is just the easy scapegoat for the whiny brat who didnt get anything. Must be the brokers and their special secret programs to get into the system and steal their tickets.
Yes, YOU may have sold them for that money. However, if EVERY ticket in the 400's was put up for $160 and up, there is no chance they would all sell for the first round. People would start slowly lowering their prices, $5 here, $5 there. Then, the buyers would have a price in mind and as soon as someone lowers to their price, they start selling. You were able to take advantage (not purposely, or not your fault) of the person who isn't patient enough or aware enough to know the prices will come down.
Playoffs usually start on the Wednesday after the season ends so probably the 11th or 12th. Important to keep in mind that the Knicks are home that Friday and Sunday so I'd say it's more likely the Rangers start that Thursday so games 1 and 2 are Thursday/Saturday.
If the Knicks are sunday night, the Rangers could easily be Sunday afternoon for NBC. If the Knicks are sunday afternoon, Rangers could be sunday night for VS or whatever the heck it is called now.
The match-up will also come into play. If they get Ottawa, good chance they have a Saturday night game as CBC will want them for HNIC and they are the only Canadian team in the East. On the otherhand, CBC might also want Pitt for HNIC as Crosby gets interest from all over Canada.
Playoffs usually start on the Wednesday after the season ends so probably the 11th or 12th. Important to keep in mind that the Knicks are home that Friday and Sunday so I'd say it's more likely the Rangers start that Thursday so games 1 and 2 are Thursday/Saturday.
If you look at the Garden website there is a MANA Concert on the 10th and 11th at 8PM. So I think it is safe to assume that game 1 will be Thursday the 12th.
The Knicks play Sunday afternoon 4/15 and while they could get the arena ready for a sunday night Rangers game, it seems like it would make more sense to play it on Saturday.
If the Knicks are sunday night, the Rangers could easily be Sunday afternoon for NBC. If the Knicks are sunday afternoon, Rangers could be sunday night for VS or whatever the heck it is called now.
The match-up will also come into play. If they get Ottawa, good chance they have a Saturday night game as CBC will want them for HNIC and they are the only Canadian team in the East. On the otherhand, CBC might also want Pitt for HNIC as Crosby gets interest from all over Canada.
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If you look at the Garden website there is a MANA Concert on the 10th and 11th at 8PM. So I think it is safe to assume that game 1 will be Thursday the 12th.
The Knicks play Sunday afternoon 4/15 and while they could get the arena ready for a sunday night Rangers game, it seems like it would make more sense to play it on Saturday.
Yep, all good points. So right now the dead dates at the Garden include...
4/10 - Mana
4/11 - Mana
4/13 - Knicks
4/15 Knicks (1 PM start though, could have a 7:30 Rangers game)
4/17 - Knicks
4/19 - Nickelback (Good God)
4/25 - Knicks
I think it's safe to say the Rangers will open up Thursday/Saturday. Because of that, the Nickelback concert shouldn't interfere either as if they follow the every other day routine, game 5 should be at MSG the day after on the 20th.
Are Mana and Nickelback in the arena or theater? I do not know anything about either so have no idea if they have the following to warrant having in the arena.
Are Mana and Nickelback in the arena or theater? I do not know anything about either so have no idea if they have the following to warrant having in the arena.
I've never heard of Mana but the website says it's in the arena not the theatre.
Are Mana and Nickelback in the arena or theater? I do not know anything about either so have no idea if they have the following to warrant having in the arena.
Says both are in the arena according to their site. I sorted the event schedule by MSG events only.
Admittedly I only skimmed this thread so I might have missed it.
I have a Chase checking account and they sent me a link for presale playoff tix. However I searched (ROund 1, Home Games 1 through 4 and Round 2, Home Games 1-4 and nothing came up. Can they be gone already?
Admittedly I only skimmed this thread so I might have missed it.
I have a Chase checking account and they sent me a link for presale playoff tix. However I searched (ROund 1, Home Games 1 through 4 and Round 2, Home Games 1-4 and nothing came up. Can they be gone already?
Even though the Chase one started two hours later, I think they released all the tickets they had planned for this presale when the STH presale started. And those were scooped up quickly. More will be released when they run the next presale I assume.
Even though the Chase one started two hours later, I think they released all the tickets they had planned for this presale when the STH presale started. And those were scooped up quickly. More will be released when they run the next presale I assume.
The presale for STH,s was over in less than 5 minutes. I logged on at exactly 10am and was fortunate to snag 4 for game 2. After negotiating the site I tried for another game but none was available.In years past they never sold this fast.
I'm not sure why anyone is upset with brokers? Everyone can approach the garden, put in for a season ticket and therefore are entitled to every game for face value.
I have been a season ticket holder for over 20 years. Some years tickets were difficult to move. I took losses on many games I failed to attend (resold tix) and moved on. During the lean years who was complaining that tickets were hard to come by? If the Rangers were knocked from a playoff birth with a couple weeks to go before season's end, how much was the resale market offering tickets for?
As I ponder my own situation, with sharply higher prices starting next season, I am wondering whether buying a ST is worthwhile? Without the tickets, I would not have to work on resales. I wouldn't have to worry about ticket prices collapsing based on the teams performance. I could relax and buy many games at prices below face. Premium games deserve premium prices. I would pay up should I choose to attend those games. I certainly wouldn't renew if Playoff tickets weren't included in the package. I would simply buy tickets from those who wanted to sustain losses during the lean years. In those years, Ticket brokers are badly needed especially since many of today's ticket buyers disappear.
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Ouch. I thought we got hit hard this year for playoffs.
For us, if you wanted the cheapest price, you had to renew by March 21st. After they went up a bit.
We have the option to pay it all up front or Pay As We Play.
If I paid upfront it would be $1,624 per seat before 3/21. After: 1,936 .
For Pay As We Play, once we're in (we are), we pay for the first 2 playoff games. If we have to play another game in that series, we then pay per game.
It resets every series.
I sit in 310 row 2, Bruins shoot 2x. I renewed before March 21 so mine break down to:
I'm not sure why anyone is upset with brokers? Everyone can approach the garden, put in for a season ticket and therefore are entitled to every game for face value.
I have been a season ticket holder for over 20 years. Some years tickets were difficult to move. I took losses on many games I failed to attend (resold tix) and moved on. During the lean years who was complaining that tickets were hard to come by? If the Rangers were knocked from a playoff birth with a couple weeks to go before season's end, how much was the resale market offering tickets for?
As I ponder my own situation, with sharply higher prices starting next season, I am wondering whether buying a ST is worthwhile? Without the tickets, I would not have to work on resales. I wouldn't have to worry about ticket prices collapsing based on the teams performance. I could relax and buy many games at prices below face. Premium games deserve premium prices. I would pay up should I choose to attend those games. I certainly wouldn't renew if Playoff tickets weren't included in the package. I would simply buy tickets from those who wanted to sustain losses during the lean years. In those years, Ticket brokers are badly needed especially since many of today's ticket buyers disappear.
It is simple. The Broker has what they want and wants more money than they paid. It is basically an adult being a brat.
Ouch. I thought we got hit hard this year for playoffs.
New York will always charge a premium especially for playoffs. With the stock market having the best quarter in 14 years many fans are looking to spend money as is evident by the rise in the secondary ticket market price. New Yorkers tend to flock to the big events and if the Rangers go on a run into June I would expect them to be a tough ticket. Just look at the pre-sale that was over in 5 minutes
Ouch. I thought we got hit hard this year for playoffs.
New York will always charge a premium especially for playoffs. With the stock market having the best quarter in 14 years many fans are looking to spend money as is evident by the rise in the secondary ticket market price. New Yorkers tend to flock to the big events and if the Rangers go on a run into June I would expect them to be a tough ticket. Just look at the pre-sale that was over in 5 minutes
I'd imagine it will be even crazier than Boston was last year as you are much larger.
Our pre-sale was sold out in 5 minutes as well and box office for nosebleeds was over $100 per ticket.
Stubhub/Ace will be getting a huge boost here depending on who we play.
We had a lot of scamers because of our long run so be very careful on the secondary market.
This year, the Bruins included our playoff tickets with our regular season ticket booklet.
