Penky26 2 Report post Posted October 3, 2008 I remember reading an article around the time that single tickets went on sale and remember seeing that the reason for the increased cost of the season opener is that they are giving out a gift at the game. Anyone else read this? And if so does anyone know what it is? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IrishWing19 6 Report post Posted October 3, 2008 I remember hearing that everyone at the game will be given a mini replica of the banner that will go to the rafters that night. I hope so, I'm flying over for the game from Ireland and it'd be a very nice touch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Penky26 2 Report post Posted October 3, 2008 I remember hearing that everyone at the game will be given a mini replica of the banner that will go to the rafters that night. I hope so, I'm flying over for the game from Ireland and it'd be a very nice touch. wow thats a long way to go. Hope you enjoy your stay here and the game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan75 2 Report post Posted October 3, 2008 Now I can't wait for sure. I just scored two tickets for opening night too!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest nutz2u Report post Posted October 3, 2008 Can't fill the Joe, so what's the solution, raise the ticket prices. Makes perfect sense to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted October 3, 2008 Can't fill the Joe, so what's the solution, raise the ticket prices. Makes perfect sense to me. Yeah, because lowering the ticket price guarantees that those seats will be sold. [/sarcasm] It's not as simple as just lowering the cost. The fact of the matter is its conceivable that Illitch could raise the cost, miss out on a sellout and make more money then lowering the costs and having all the seats sold. It's easy for us to say "lower the costs Illitch" when its not our money to be made. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lfd250 1 Report post Posted October 3, 2008 As much as I hate it too, it is a business. He does have to pay the team, workers, and others, then pay himself. You get a raise every once in a while so why not the beer guy. Plus the stuff to sell isn't getting cheaper. I'm sure the price to run the arena hasn't gotten any cheaper. (you want ice right) Plus it is an old building so it's more. He is trying. He has brought in a Buffalo Wild Wings stand and they were working on some other things. Hopefully there will be more give-aways this year. It seems like a group bought out the boxes between the miller lite party deck and the legends club, so that's not for us, but still improving. Also, I believe he's playing the Phoenix card and charging more for bigger games due to out of towners buying tickets. Season ticket holders got last years prices for ALL games. We weren't charged the up charge for big games. So if you remember that it doesn't all go into his pocket and the beer guy deserves a raise, may be it won't be so bad. Yea we can *****, and it will make us feel better, but I can see why. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdwngnut 0 Report post Posted October 3, 2008 Isn't the opener sold out? Higher ticket cost or not. People want to see it and will pay it. Yeah, because lowering the ticket price guarantees that those seats will be sold. [/sarcasm] It's not as simple as just lowering the cost. The fact of the matter is its conceivable that Illitch could raise the cost, miss out on a sellout and make more money then lowering the costs and having all the seats sold. It's easy for us to say "lower the costs Illitch" when its not our money to be made. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted October 3, 2008 Isn't the opener sold out? Higher ticket cost or not. People want to see it and will pay it. Probably, and that reinforces my point. Whether people like it or not its a business and god forbid Illitch would raise the prices. How many things out there that we all buy on a daily basis are the same price as they were last year? The answer is not many. Why should ticket prices be any different? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan75 2 Report post Posted October 3, 2008 There were standing room only tickets left this morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IrishWing19 6 Report post Posted October 3, 2008 wow thats a long way to go. Hope you enjoy your stay here and the game I hope so too, can't wait at this stage, less than a week to go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingfan19 293 Report post Posted October 3, 2008 I hope so too, can't wait at this stage, less than a week to go! hey man it's bigred from the sim league. We going to meet up for a beer or what? So pumped for this, it is also awesome i will get a little banner, thanks for the heads up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdwngnut 0 Report post Posted October 3, 2008 Probably, and that reinforces my point. Whether people like it or not its a business and god forbid Illitch would raise the prices. How many things out there that we all buy on a daily basis are the same price as they were last year? The answer is not many. Why should ticket prices be any different? Sorry I misunderstood your post.....Chances are they know the higher priced games will sell out because of what they are doing that day or who they are playing so why not try to make a buck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IrishWing19 6 Report post Posted October 4, 2008 hey man it's bigred from the sim league. We going to meet up for a beer or what? So pumped for this, it is also awesome i will get a little banner, thanks for the heads up Hey sorry I haven't been on in an age, up to my eyes in work, beer sounds like a good idea though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Penky26 2 Report post Posted October 4, 2008 Sorry didnt mean to spark up a convo on ticket prices. So are they giving out the mini banners? Anyone heard anything different? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pavyaz19 1 Report post Posted October 4, 2008 Yeah, because lowering the ticket price guarantees that those seats will be sold. [/sarcasm] It's not as simple as just lowering the cost. The fact of the matter is its conceivable that Illitch could raise the cost, miss out on a sellout and make more money then lowering the costs and having all the seats sold. It's easy for us to say "lower the costs Illitch" when its not our money to be made. I understand your faith and support in the Red Wings organization... but yes, lowering prices would make tickets more affordable to a lot more people. Maybe you have a lot of money and therefore will never understand what it's like to not be able to go to a game because it's too expensive. There is a big difference if a seat is ten dollars cheaper for working-class people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pavyaz19 1 Report post Posted October 4, 2008 (edited) As much as I hate it too, it is a business. He does have to pay the team, workers, and others, then pay himself. You get a raise every once in a while so why not the beer guy. Plus the stuff to sell isn't getting cheaper. I'm sure the price to run the arena hasn't gotten any cheaper. (you want ice right) Plus it is an old building so it's more. He is trying. He has brought in a Buffalo Wild Wings stand and they were working on some other things. Hopefully there will be more give-aways this year. It seems like a group bought out the boxes between the miller lite party deck and the legends club, so that's not for us, but still improving. Also, I believe he's playing the Phoenix card and charging more for bigger games due to out of towners buying tickets. Season ticket holders got last years prices for ALL games. We weren't charged the up charge for big games. So if you remember that it doesn't all go into his pocket and the beer guy deserves a raise, may be it won't be so bad. Yea we can *****, and it will make us feel better, but I can see why. don't you realize how much money this guy makes on the Wings? plus, they just won the Cup and therefore brought in plenty of extra (high-priced) play off games, and all the merchandise, etc. I will never understand big-business backing when it comes from the people who are the ones feeding it and fighting for higher prices. never. Will you bite the hand that feeds you? -nin edit: oh and, who wants to join my online petition for McDonalds? I'm fighting to have them raise their dollar menu prices by 10% because they've had everything at $.99 for a decade and gee whiz, those burger flippers need a raise! Who's with me? I want to pay more!!!! Edited October 4, 2008 by pavyaz19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakChamber 8 Report post Posted October 4, 2008 It's easy for us to say "lower the costs Illitch" when its not our money to be made. Same with players signing contracts. It's amazing how easy it is to take a pay cut when it's not your money. Hopefully they do something for opening night, and more promotions during the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lfd250 1 Report post Posted October 4, 2008 don't you realize how much money this guy makes on the Wings? plus, they just won the Cup and therefore brought in plenty of extra (high-priced) play off games, and all the merchandise, etc. I will never understand big-business backing when it comes from the people who are the ones feeding it and fighting for higher prices. never. Will you bite the hand that feeds you? -nin edit: oh and, who wants to join my online petition for McDonalds? I'm fighting to have them raise their dollar menu prices by 10% because they've had everything at $.99 for a decade and gee whiz, those burger flippers need a raise! Who's with me? I want to pay more!!!! Really. So you won't mind me telling your boss you don't need a raise. Oh and if it has Stanley Cup something or other, the money first goes to the NHL. I guess he doesn't care about detroit. Recent grants from Ilitch Charities for Children include: Mosaic Youth Theatre - $25,000 to support the student matinee performances of City in a Strait during the month of May. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coalition on Temporary Shelter (C.O.T.S.) - $150,000 to support the construction of an infant care center for children under the age of two at C.O.T.S. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Junior Achievement Finance Park - $25,000 a year for ten years to support a Little Caesars learning booth at the Junior Achievement Finance Park. The JA Finance Park is a new state-of-the-are, hands-on learning center located in the heart of downtown Detroit. By participating in JA’s custom-designed curriculum, middle and high school students learn “real-life” lessons about personal finance. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Little Caesars AAA and Amateur Hockey Scholarships – $20,000 yearly - Provide two $5,000 scholarships to college bound Little Caesars AAA hockey players. A total of five $2,000 scholarships are awarded to college bound Little Caesars Amateur Hockey League players. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Past Grant Recipients include: Alternatives for Girls Arts & Technology Academy of Pontiac Bill Scruggs Memorial Fund Brendan Filzek Childhood Cancer Assistance Fund Bridging Communities Camp Mak-a-Dream of Michigan Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History Children's Charities Coalition Children First Children's Home of Detroit/Foundation for Exceptional Children Common Ground Sanctuary Curtains & Comfort Dispute Resolution Education Resources, Inc. Fallen Heroes Fund of Oakland County For the Kids Foundation Kids Kicking Cancer/Sickle Cell Kids Like Us Math Corps at Wayne State University Mentoring Solutions The Mission: Prevention Education for Children, Youth and Young Adults Mentoring Solutions MI-COPS Niles Baseball Field Renovation - Niles Community Schools Old Newsboy Goodfellow Fund Pontiac Police Memorial Fund Reaching Higher, Inc. Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic Special Olympics of Michigan Starfish Family Services Think Detroit PAL Turning Point, Inc. Wigs for Kids 1/06 Ilitch Holdings, Inc. “Doing Business in Detroit” - Fact Sheet • Ilitch Holdings was established in 1999 to provide technical and professional services to businesses owned by Michael and/or Marian Ilitch. o Businesses include: Little Caesars Enterprises, Blue Line Foodservice Distribution, Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraising Program, Champion Foods, Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers, Olympia Entertainment, Olympia Development, and Uptown Entertainment • Ilitch Holdings has its headquarters in the Fox Office Centre in Detroit. The Ilitch Family purchased the Fox Theatre site in 1987 and completely renovated and restored the theater and office complex. Today, the Fox Theater is one of the most successful and highest grossing live theaters in the United States. Completion of the restoration was capped off in early 2006 with the “crowning” of the landmark building with a star and FOX letter signage atop the building. • Ilitch Holdings has invested over $356 million into Detroit since 1982 • Ilitch Holdings’ family of companies employs over 11,000 full, part-time and seasonal colleagues, over 3,600 of who live in the City of Detroit. • Ilitch Holdings’ pays almost $70 million in taxes annually to the City of Detroit. o Ilitch Holdings has paid over $282 million in taxes to the City of Detroit since 1982. • Ilitch Holdings, through its business units and its designated charity – Ilitch Charities for Children – has donated more than $3.2 million annually to Detroit-based organizations and more than $37 million since 1982. • Little Caesars operates 31 stores in the Detroit city limits making it one of the highest penetration Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) in the market. The first Little Caesars in the Detroit city limits opened in 1967 on West Seven Mile Road. • Each year, Ilitch Holdings’ businesses and venues attract more than 9.5 million visitors to downtown Detroit – totaling more than 63.5 million since 1982. Comerica Park attracted 2 million visitors in 2005. • Comerica Park played host to the 2005 MLB All-Star Game. The All-Star Week festivities were the highest-grossing revenue of any All-Star Game in history. But you're right I'm sure all he does is pocket the money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayUp88 1 Report post Posted October 7, 2008 http://redwings.nhl.com/team/app/?service=...rticleid=385174 All fans in attendance on Opening Night will receive an 8x14 replica championship banner, courtesy of Bank of America. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jwo 7 Report post Posted October 8, 2008 There were standing room only tickets left this morning. And lower bowl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hankzet40 233 Report post Posted October 8, 2008 (edited) Speaking of the banner, anyone know where to get a replica of the '08 version? I have the one that covers the previous ten championships but I would love to get one to commemorate this year's. Edited October 8, 2008 by hankzet40 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
