Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/playoffs2007...&id=2862617 Burnny's really going to bat for this club now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 (edited) And another thing he doesn't mention... Tickets prices are right now 200% marked up from the regular season prices... Going to go to 291% next round and 500% for the 4th round. As it stands right now, they would need to only be able to sell 10,000 tickets to games this round for the "NON-SELL OUT" to really affect their pocket books. Even with the 2,000 or so seats open, they are still racking in the money each game... More money than SOLD OUT regular season games, I might add. Edited May 8, 2007 by OsGOD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingsFANstuckintheSOUTH 10 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 He couldnt have said it better. The excitement of just making the playoffs is gone...the first 2 rounds to some fans are no more then some extra regular season games. They beat San Jose tonight and people will be willing to pay for 100 a ticket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chase 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 I agree with Burnside... Its what Ive been saying all along Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingNut199 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 And another thing he doesn't mention... Tickets prices are right now 200% marked up from the regular season prices... Going to go to 291% next round and 500% for the 4th round. As it stands right now, they would need to only be able to sell 10,000 tickets to games this round for the "NON-SELL OUT" to really affect their pocket books. Even with the 2,000 or so seats open, they are still racking in the money each game... More money than SOLD OUT regular season games, I might add. Still, is this really a good thing? Is it really a positive that ticket prices are being marked up so ridicuously that we are leaving thousands of seats empy IN THE PLAYOFFS? Because I don't see how that is a positive for the fans... Detroit is hockeytown but can't fill their 20,000 seater arena? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 Still, is this really a good thing? Is it really a positive that ticket prices are being marked up so ridicuously that we are leaving thousands of seats empy IN THE PLAYOFFS? Because I don't see how that is a positive for the fans... Detroit is hockeytown but can't fill their 20,000 seater arena? Oh I am not saying I am for it at all.... I am just pointing out reasons as to why i wouldn't be shocked the prices rose yet again next post season. From a business perspective, they are still making a huge profit with all these "extra" games above and beyond the normal payroll type games. Sure Hockeytown termonology could be stripped from us (I remember the days pre-hockeytown logos on the ice ), but Mr. Illitch will be still sleeping under is comforter stuffed with 100's. I would love for the prices to go down... I could have been to 6 games for the price I paid for 3 post season games so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ColdWarrior 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 The prices are a bit out of hand... the optimum price model is typically max price per seat while still selling out the place. Looks like they're priced a tad high. Although, I hope to grab a round 3 seat (knock on wood) regardless of the price. On another note... does anyone find anything odd about his opening sentence? Over a 30-hour period this weekend, the New York tristate area lost its two remaining NHL playoff teams. Did Buffalo secede from the union? Maybe they're leaving New York to join Quebec in a new independent socialist nation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 Just is what it is unforutnately. A bad economy and high ticket prices are going to keep people back. And Wings fans can make fun of our own fan base all we want about how Wings fans might not be the loudest/roudiest consistently throughout the year, but even though none of the playoff games have sold out, from what I have seen (minus game 1 of this series) the crowd has been into the games for nearly the entire time, making noise, etc. So even though JLA isn't getting sold out, doesn't mean that there is less interest. Wings fans that are able to go to the games are still showing their support, as well as fans just watching from the tele, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown Red Wings 245 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 On another note... does anyone find anything odd about his opening sentence? Did Buffalo secede from the union? Maybe they're leaving New York to join Quebec in a new independent socialist nation? The New York Tri-State area refers to the area where New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania meet around NYC. Buffalo is not part of this region. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FUUFNF 1 Report post Posted May 8, 2007 The New York Tri-State area refers to the area where New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania meet around NYC. Buffalo is not part of this region. ya beat me to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
