Royals DON'T buy WS tickets at current prices - Page 6

Strongside · 10-17-2014, 08:39 AM

I have a few friends that deal in the secondary market professionally here in KC. (Not scalpers, technically. These guys have offices and pay taxes.) I've been told by, literally, all of them not to buy until at least Monday. All three that I've called about tickets have told me they have them, but that no one is buying at current prices...even on StubHub. They say that by game day they expect prices to drop dramatically. One even saying he expects SRO to fall to around $250 and then for prices to increase incrementally from there. He basically said people are throwing shit against the wall to see what sticks at this point, and that nothing is sticking.

Again, I went to HS with 2 of these guys, so them not trying to stiff me isn't a surprise...even though it's basically what they do for a secondary income.

If you have the scratch to buy now, go ahead I guess. But if you're on a budget, I wouldn't rule out going to a game just yet.

**007** · 10-18-2014, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

I just saw 4 tickets in the Crown Club for right under 40k.

Will they sell?

The average fan is priced right out of this. Not like 85 when tickets were very reasonable even for the WS.

Sucks too because I would love to see one game in person. There is no way I can justify those prices.

Same with the Chiefs if they ever make it to a Superbowl. As much as I would want to witness it in person there is no way I will pay the ungodly prices they will be charging for that.

BWillie · 10-18-2014, 03:25 AM

Haha..u will be able to get SRO for 100 easy one hr before 1st pitch. 250 my ass

**Saulbadguy** · 10-18-2014, 07:25 AM

Ticket prices have gone down $200-$300 in one day. The amount of available tickets has gone up by around 1,500, too. (Stubhub)

KChiefs1 · 10-18-2014, 08:32 AM

http://www.kansascity.com/news/local...le2966610.html

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As of Friday, said SeatGeek’s Connor Gregoire, the average ticket price for Tuesday’s first game was $1,281 — up from $1,111 on Thursday and $1,078 on Wednesday. And for the most part, prices increase the deeper the teams get into the series. The average ticket to a potential Game 7, for instance, currently sits at $1,917.83, according to TiqIQ.

Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/news/local...#storylink=cpy

WilliamTheIrish · 10-18-2014, 08:36 AM

That article is pretty much bullshit.

I sat in sec 111 for game 3 of the ALCS. There aren't tickets available in sec 108 for 650$ on seat geek. That's down 700$ from Thursday.

CaliforniaChief · 10-18-2014, 08:50 AM

If I could get SRO in SF for $100 I'd do it. Problem is that I can't do it on short notice because I am a 6 hour drive from SF, and I'm car-inhibited right now so I might even have to take the train or find a lift.

Probably not happening, if the drop only happens right before the game.

Unless I just went up there, hung around the stadium, and waited.

Or I buy a kayak, paint Hootie's face on it, and wait for Aoki to splash one.

**alnorth** · 10-18-2014, 01:42 PM

The get-in price for game 2 is now below $400. Seats now start at $440

1/7 of all game 2 tickets are now on stubhub.

BigCatDaddy · 10-18-2014, 01:48 PM

It looks like prices are down about 50% or so from yesterday.

cosmo20002 · 10-18-2014, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

Going to Game 1... But I think my dad lied on what face value is. He told me Wednesday he'd reimburse two tickets if I bought them but I said $500+ is too expensive. Called me this morning and said if I wanted to go he could get two tickets for much less than that.

"Face value" is a somewhat meaningless term on these and many tickets nowadays.

On Royals tix, even the regular season tix, there is a season ticket holder face value. That is the lowest face value you will see. "Face value" for the lower part of the upper level between the bases (HyVee box) is $150.

But with single-game seats through the box office the "face value" is set by demand. They call it "Dynamic Pricing" and the price can change throughout the day. Those same $150 seats through the box office (if those seats were actually available) have a "face value" of $300+ I believe.

WilliamTheIrish · 10-18-2014, 03:16 PM

Tickets For Less, a local broker still has there tix waaaay above the stubhub rate.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 10-18-2014, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cosmo20002

"Face value" is a somewhat meaningless term on these and many tickets nowadays.

On Royals tix, even the regular season tix, there is a season ticket holder face value. That is the lowest face value you will see. "Face value" for the lower part of the upper level between the bases (HyVee box) is $150.

But with single-game seats through the box office the "face value" is set by demand. They call it "Dynamic Pricing" and the price can change throughout the day. Those same $150 seats through the box office (if those seats were actually available) have a "face value" of $300+ I believe.

I could be wrong, but I don't think clubs have the ability to price their own tickets during the WS. Pretty sure MLB sets the prices.

**alnorth** · 10-18-2014, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

I could be wrong, but I don't think clubs have the ability to price their own tickets during the WS. Pretty sure MLB sets the prices.

You are wrong. The teams consult with MLB to get an idea on what the market may bear, but they set their own prices. Last year people complained about the high price of playoff tickets, and this year the Royals basically apologized and set them at a lower price.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 10-18-2014, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by alnorth

You are wrong. The teams consult with MLB to get an idea on what the market may bear, but they set their own prices. Last year people complained about the high price of playoff tickets, and this year the Royals basically apologized and set them at a lower price.

Are they able to use the dynamic pricing model?

I know for a fact pricing in STL didn't change based on availability this postseason.

**alnorth** · 10-18-2014, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Are they able to use the dynamic pricing model?

I know for a fact pricing in STL didn't change based on availability this postseason.

You may have misunderstood me. Last year when it appeared the Royals may make the playoffs, the Royals consulted with MLB on how much they should charge, then they set the prices and mailed out playoff pricing rules to their season ticket holders. The season ticket holders complained about the prices very loudly.

This season, the Royals acknowledged that last year the prices were too high and they would lower them for the 2014 playoffs.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 10-18-2014, 03:34 PM

Is there any chance that they'll release more tickets? I'm probably going back to KC for games 1 and 2, and there is just no way I can buy them on the secondary market. Timing and circumstances make that impossible.

10-17-2014, 08:39 AM
Strongside Mahomes or GTFO Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: KC Casino cash: $5794282	DON'T buy WS tickets at current prices I have a few friends that deal in the secondary market professionally here in KC. (Not scalpers, technically. These guys have offices and pay taxes.) I've been told by, literally, all of them not to buy until at least Monday. All three that I've called about tickets have told me they have them, but that no one is buying at current prices...even on StubHub. They say that by game day they expect prices to drop dramatically. One even saying he expects SRO to fall to around $250 and then for prices to increase incrementally from there. He basically said people are throwing shit against the wall to see what sticks at this point, and that nothing is sticking. Again, I went to HS with 2 of these guys, so them not trying to stiff me isn't a surprise...even though it's basically what they do for a secondary income. If you have the scratch to buy now, go ahead I guess. But if you're on a budget, I wouldn't rule out going to a game just yet.
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10-18-2014, 07:25 AM	#78
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10-18-2014, 08:36 AM	#80
WilliamTheIrish Champion Golfer Of The Year Join Date: Aug 2001 Casino cash: $5730607	That article is pretty much bullshit. I sat in sec 111 for game 3 of the ALCS. There aren't tickets available in sec 108 for 650$ on seat geek. That's down 700$ from Thursday.
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10-18-2014, 08:50 AM	#81
CaliforniaChief #RIPAce Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Casino cash: $12292899	If I could get SRO in SF for $100 I'd do it. Problem is that I can't do it on short notice because I am a 6 hour drive from SF, and I'm car-inhibited right now so I might even have to take the train or find a lift. Probably not happening, if the drop only happens right before the game. Unless I just went up there, hung around the stadium, and waited. Or I buy a kayak, paint Hootie's face on it, and wait for Aoki to splash one.
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10-18-2014, 01:42 PM	#82
alnorth . Join Date: Dec 2002 Casino cash: $57166239	The get-in price for game 2 is now below $400. Seats now start at $440 1/7 of all game 2 tickets are now on stubhub. __________________ how many emo kids does it take to change a lightbulb? HOW MANY?! none they just sit in the dark and cry
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10-18-2014, 01:48 PM	#83
BigCatDaddy The Beast Inside Your Head Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Parts Unknown Casino cash: $1659122	It looks like prices are down about 50% or so from yesterday.
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10-18-2014, 03:16 PM	#85
WilliamTheIrish Champion Golfer Of The Year Join Date: Aug 2001 Casino cash: $5730607	Tickets For Less, a local broker still has there tix waaaay above the stubhub rate.
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