Citi Field

[Saltzy23]

If this information is accurate the mets sales dept are once again dropping the ball.
They had two years to plan for citi field and they still can finalize partial plans.
my guess is they have an overload of fans who purchase the 15 game packs and they know the EL seats are too pricy
If the mets discount EL by $25 to say $50 for partial plan
Would that anger Full Season Ticket Holders since they are paying $75?
Paying $6075 for every game when people buying 15 pay the equilvalant of $4050...

nah...Im sure theyll be fine with that...

[metsfan123]

So, what are the ranges going to be for people who order single game tickets?

- A

[peterrod16]

So, what are the ranges going to be for people who order single game tickets?

- A


these are saltzy numbers

http://www.baseball-fever.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=55133&d=1226676853

[LI METS FAN]

Well I think he said they are working on seating assignments for new STH's and I would be contacted "probably" in a week. He said the Partial Plans would open up to the general public around the same time which I thought was weird. That must mean the areas for STH and PP are defined and separate. Have existing PP been assigned already? I also got the impression that the 15 game plans won't be traditional because he said they were still trying to put the games together for those plans. Somebody call up and try to confirm this info. :)

I am an existing PP holder (23 yrs) and have not been contacted yet. If they go by seniority I'll be among the first contacted. So the existing PP have not only not been assigned yet, they haven't been contacted at all. I will post as soon as I hear anything from the Mets either by them calling me, mailing me or emailing me. I'll ask about all seating options for both the 15 and 40 game plans to let everyone know. Hope they still have some decent seats left.

[BelTelMel]

***UPDATE***

There are only 5 Orange Framed seatbacks remaining for purchase... Just an FYI for any of you who may have been thinking about one...


297 now left.

This is the way the Mets also handled ticket sales for CF. They told everyone two years ago to buy full STs at Shea in order to get priority at CitiField. They said this again one year later. Then they did so again and again several times up to and including the 10 game prp. You are led to believe that you are getting in at the last possible moment and then BAM all of a sudden a new offering appears. You just don't know what to believe anymore.

[GordonGecko]

297 now left.

This is the way the Mets also handled ticket sales for CF. They told everyone two years ago to buy full STs at Shea in order to get priority at CitiField. They said this again one year later. Then they did so again and again several times up to and including the 10 game prp. You are led to believe that you are getting in at the last possible moment and then BAM all of a sudden a new offering appears. You just don't know what to believe anymore.

haha, yeah what a bunch of a-holes. Limited time offer, if you don't buy one of the 50 available in the whole wide world, you'll miss out and have to buy it from the lot of 5000 we mysteriously will find one week later!!!

They do the same with tickets. I remember several times checking out prorated partial plans with only crappy locations available, then mysteriously a few weeks later they have a big inventory of better seats

[metsfan123]

So, a price increase of 6 dollars. Lame. Thankfully the upper deck at citi isn't vertigo inducing from what i've seen of its construction plans. Might be able to go to 4 games next season vs 6 last season. :dismay::ughh

- A

[metsfan123]

haha, yeah what a bunch of a-holes. Limited time offer, if you don't buy one of the 50 available in the whole wide world, you'll miss out and have to buy it from the lot of 5000 we mysteriously will find one week later!!!

:rofl::rofl::highfive::bowdown::thumbsup::laugh

- A

[Mister B.]

I'm quite sure that after the team's relatively successful performance in 2006, and given the lower CF capacity, the original intent was to virtually fill the place with full STH, and hype it for two years that this would be the only way to get in.

After a downturn in team performance and economic conditions caused this plan to fail, they find themselves scrambling to organize a "partial plan" system after all. This all feels so disorganized because it is; they didn't expect to have to do this and they're winging it.

That's my take on it, anyway, FWIW.

[BelTelMel]

I'm quite sure that after the team's relatively successful performance in 2006, and given the lower CF capacity, the original intent was to virtually fill the place with full STH, and hype it for two years that this would be the only way to get in.

After a downturn in team performance and economic conditions caused this plan to fail, they find themselves scrambling to organize a "partial plan" system after all. This all feels so disorganized because it is; they didn't expect to have to do this and they're winging it.

That's my take on it, anyway, FWIW.


I think your take is spot on.
I'm curious to see what the partial plan offerings will be. If they are similar to the ones the Fillies offer I'm not so sure I will buy in. The only partial plan they offer that would be convenient for me is the Sunday plan. I have had the Saturday plan for twenty five years and am holding out hope that it, or at the very minimum a Sunday plan, will continue. We live in central NJ and, between my work hours and our son's school schedule, going to multiple weeknight games is just not practical. Can't say I'm feeling very optimistic.

[Reyes07HOF]

I got a Quick question For you Guys

What do you see the resale value at of Promenade Seats for

4/13 game
and Yankee series

First regular season Game is a once in a lifetime event in my opinion .

I cannot see the true resale on stub hub right now / many on stub hub are crap and is rediculas because to say Sect 538 row 17 and have 20 available for sale is a bit much and I feel its a gamble for seller if he can get seats he sells them if not no lose to him he refunds the buyer and the buyer


Loses

[Perseus71]

I have to agree and that is why I got my playoff refund back last week. The Mets ticket office deserves to lose business with their neglect of the partial plan holders. I've considered not re-upping on the partial plans for next year and just using stubhub when I feel like it.

[Reyes07HOF]

a first
Left field landing Row 3 Section 335


What do you Guys Think

[Saltzy23]

a first
Left field landing Row 3 Section 335


What do you Guys Think
Not bad at all, especialy considering that it LOOKS like all decent RF Porch seats are gone(except for the $60 Rows 1-2 ones)...

You have no blind spots at all....and you know that eventually you're gonna catch a HR if you go a lot...and if if youre there for BP a lot youre gonna get a ton of em...

The only downside(as has been discussed here) is the fact that youre so far from the plate....as long as that doesnt bother you I think you did pretty good...

[Reyes07HOF]

aisle seat

[GordonGecko]

aisle seat

Where you a PRP, deposit, or partial-plan holder? Which section at Shea?

[Reyes07HOF]

new account put deposit down in sept


it was either right field porch row 9 seats 1/2 or high rows of promenade infield

[Saltzy23]

new account put deposit down in sept


it was either right field porch row 9 seats 1/2 or high rows of promenade infield
So long as you dont mind the extra $15/ticket vs the IF PL I think you absolutley made the right move...

Row 9 in the RF Porch would have prevented you from ever seeing a play in deep RF(not to mention the scoreboard) ever again...

[GordonGecko]

new account put deposit down in sept


it was either right field porch row 9 seats 1/2 or high rows of promenade infield

Wow, the Mets have officially jumped ten levels higher on the douche-bag scale. Thanks for offering season tickets to new business before offering a single ticket to partial plan holders. Congratulations, thanks for nothing Fred. :rant:

[Flushing Roots]

Anyone use the Mets Ticket Transfer option last year?
I have some business associates that want to buy some 2009 games from me and have to expense them via the company credit card. Is this pretty seamless?:confused:

[Saltzy23]

Wow, the Mets have officially jumped ten levels higher on the douche-bag scale. Thanks for offering season tickets to new business before offering a single ticket to partial plan holders. Congratulations, thanks for nothing Fred. :rant:
Why does this suprize you?...

Its been a 3 year barrage of 'Season Tickets Only'...

Why would partials get the abiliity to have their choice of seats now?

When every....single....Full STH gets reassigned....THEN they will start with the partials...and not one second before....

[Reyes07HOF]

Partial Plans will be in different Sections then seasons

[Mary Ellen]

Flusing Roots-

I used it. It is very easy. There is a $4. fee which either you can pay or the ticket recipients.

[GordonGecko]

Anyone use the Mets Ticket Transfer option last year?
I have some business associates that want to buy some 2009 games from me and have to expense them via the company credit card. Is this pretty seamless?:confused:

The Mets don't collect money for you, they just charge you a couple bucks for every ticket you transfer. If your asociates must pay by credit card, use paypal. You'll have to eat a 3% fee

[Astros]

Wow, the Mets have officially jumped ten levels higher on the douche-bag scale. Thanks for offering season tickets to new business before offering a single ticket to partial plan holders. Congratulations, thanks for nothing Fred. :rant:

Not defending anyone here, but I do know that teams usually hold different inventories for full season and mini plans. They have a number of seats on hold for the relocation process then outside of those are the seats in specific sections that they know they can sell for new full season plans. Then they have a totally different inventory, usually down the baselines for mini season. They'll probably see if some of the mini plan holders would want to upgrade to full season in order to get a better seat first. I'm sure they have those mini plan seating areas protected. The rest of the inventory would go to public sale.

[GordonGecko]

Why does this suprize you?...

Its been a 3 year barrage of 'Season Tickets Only'...

Why would partials get the abiliity to have their choice of seats now?

When every....single....Full STH gets reassigned....THEN they will start with the partials...and not one second before....

Why? Because partials have been around longer. Many partials have account credits from the playoffs for more than the deposit the new people put down. That's just lousy and unethical, first dibs should always go to your existing customer base to reward loyalty. If you don't value loyalty, your customers will not be loyal.

[Flushing Roots]

Why? Because partials have been around longer. Many partials have account credits from the playoffs for more than the deposit the new people put down. That's just lousy and unethical, first dibs should always go to your existing customer base to reward loyalty. If you don't value loyalty, your customers will not be loyal. 10-4!:thumbsup:

[BelTelMel]

The Mets have been very closed mouth about partial plan seats. If in fact they have separate sections designated for partial plans why not release some details? After all, it's a separate section with no bearing on what the full STHs do, right?. This whole process is becoming a joke.

[tomzpc]

new account put deposit down in sept


it was either right field porch row 9 seats 1/2 or high rows of promenade infield

Did they offer you a specific section and row in promenade infield? It would nice to know just "how much" of the prom infield is filled with STH.

[Reyes07HOF]

519 row 12

505 row 1

[EM0909153]

519 row 12

505 row 1

Wow they offered you 505 row 1. Wow, I would grab that in a heartbeat.

[GordonGecko]

Wow they offered you 505 row 1. Wow, I would grab that in a heartbeat.

Not so fast, those are probably the "leftovers" with a lovely view of the stairwells

[Dishy24]

Wow they offered you 505 row 1. Wow, I would grab that in a heartbeat.

OK, I was thinking the same thing!!!

[PA_Mets_Fan]

519 row 12

505 row 1

Is that all they really offered you?? Were they open to what you wanted or was it take it or leave it policy? Hopefully I get my call soon.

[citifaithful]

sec 526
row 2

Had the choice between that and 504 row 10. I probably could've had other choices but settled on that one. Hopefully I did the right thing.

i don't really care. April can't come soon enough...

[Reyes07HOF]

This Place is a unknown price wise and seating wise til a game is played . I hope its true to there word that most seats are good . Next year there will be lots of upgrades available also . I feel the people sitting one row in front of me will be spending 4800 a season . 1600 more then me .

[GordonGecko]

This Place is a unknown price wise and seating wise til a game is played . I hope its true to there word that most seats are good . Next year there will be lots of upgrades available also . I feel the people sitting one row in front of me will be spending 4800 a season . 1600 more then me .

I think there is a legitimate premium to be paid for the first row of any section, but charging that premium for the second row is ridiculous. Row 2 is the same as row 3 or 4, it's nothing special.

[PA_Mets_Fan]

Do we think that since there are so many Prom seats on stubhub, that reyes made a smart move in getting left field landing seats because there will probably be alot less to choose from on stubhub? Any thoughts?

[CoreyNYC]

Not so fast, those are probably the "leftovers" with a lovely view of the stairwells


They aren't offering obstructed to STH.

[tomzpc]

Updated for Reyes07HOF's & citifaithful's location. Thanks as always go to Ralf for the main compilation.

Baseline Box
Aplineinc: Sec. 106, Row 15

Excelsior Club
Wburgmetsfan: Sec. 308, Row 4

Right Field Porch
JP1968: Sec 302, Row 7

Left Field Landing
Reyes07HOF: Sec. 335, Row 3

Promenade Club
LIMets "friend": Sec. 407, Row 3
MezzBox7: Sec. 412, Row ?
UpperEastSide: Sec. 414, Row 1
Johnql: Sec. 415, Row 1
LI Mets: Sec 422, Row 3

Promenade Box
Sublime9: Sec. 402, Row 4
Aramism: Sec. 402, Row 5
Mister B: Sec. 424, Row 2
Ralf: Sec. 424, Row 3
Oldefarms: Sec. 426, Row 4
EM0909153: Sec 428, Row 2
nym86: Sec. 429, Row 1

Promenade Reserve Infield
Rjsallstars: Sec. 507, Row 5
Ocdbuzz311: Sec. 508, Row 5
Flushing Roots: Sec. 508, Row 10
Amaysn24: Sec. 509, Row 3
Bklyn8: Sec. 512, Row 2
CoreyNYC: Sec. 514, Row 2
MetsfanfromBrick: Sec. 515, Row 1
No1mtsfan: Sec. 516, Row 4
Nptenvoyed: Sec. 517, Row 2
MetsWrightNow: Sec 517, Row 12
Mets20102005: Sec. 518, Row 1
J4minard: Sec. 518, Row 8
Dan7: Sec. 518, Row 11
Mschvatz44: Sec. 519, Row 1
Headshoes: Sec. 520, Row 6
tfc3rid: Sec 521, Row 8
Dishy24: Sec. 522, Row 1
Shea1012: Sec. 522, Row 2
Pcc499: Sec. 523, Row 2

Promenade Reserve
headshoes: Sec 503, Row 10
Tomzpc: Sec. 524, Row 1
Saltzy23: Sec. 524, Row 1
Koos: Sec. 524, Row 3
dkny330: Sec. 524, Row 4
citifaithful: Sec. 526, Row 2

[Shea1012]

They aren't offering obstructed to STH.

Exactly, a bunch of people who probably have neven even taken a basic archtecture course, let alone build a stadium all have these etched in stone opinions on what the good and bad seats will be. lets at least wait until we are inside the darn thing!

[tomzpc]

Stubhub added the April 3 and April 4 exhibition games against the Bosox and there are already a page of listings available for the 4/4 game.

Be interesting to see what people pay for the 4/3 game considering it's the "Christening" game, so to speak.

[rewindda59]

Hey everyone... New here but I've been reading for awhile.

STH - Very close to you Reyes... LF Landing sec. 335 row 2. Where were your ST last year?

[GordonGecko]

They aren't offering obstructed to STH.

That makes sense, so if that's the case then 509 row 1 would be very good valued seats


Exactly, a bunch of people who probably have neven even taken a basic archtecture course, let alone build a stadium all have these etched in stone opinions on what the good and bad seats will be. lets at least wait until we are inside the darn thing!

I don't need to take an architecture course to know that a giant glass box in my face with people moving in and out all game long is bad seat


_____________________________________
"It's a T-Square!!!" - George Costanza

[GordonGecko]

Hey everyone... New here but I've been reading for awhile.

STH - Very close to you Reyes... LF Landing sec. 335 row 2. Where were your ST last year?

Was row 2 $40 or $60? Did you have the option of row 3?

[rewindda59]

row 2 was $60. I'm paying the rest this weekend and then will talk to my guy about moving up to row 1. I haven't really asked about moving back, but ideally I would love to move to the first row.

[GordonGecko]

row 2 was $60. I'm paying the rest this weekend and then will talk to my guy about moving up to row 1. I haven't really asked about moving back, but ideally I would love to move to the first row.

Yeah you really should, I don't see the value in paying 50% more for row 2. If row 2 was the best they could do, I'd definitely take row 3 at $40

[rewindda59]

Yeah I didn't even know about the price difference between the 2 rows. That's ridiculous.

[Shea 4 Life]

Anyone know how much the cheapest single admission seat is going to cost and in what section of the stadium will it be located? Also any chance of the 7 game packs and $5 value seats returning in 09.

In 2008 I was lucky to have bought the opening day pack, most of the $5 dollar UR games and was lucky enough to secure seats to the final subway series game (UR SEC. 1), final Phillie game (UR SEC. 1), the David Wright runner on 3rd choke job Cubs game and the last game ever at Shea (UB GREAT SEATS) . I attended AT LEAST 20 games in 08 all for under 400, I am sure that will never happen again. :sigh:

[Saltzy23]

Exactly, a bunch of people who probably have neven even taken a basic archtecture course, let alone build a stadium all have these etched in stone opinions on what the good and bad seats will be. lets at least wait until we are inside the darn thing!
I have no clue what the coorelation is between Corey's post and your reply...

Anyone with half a brain can view the many pics we have and see how some seats will have obstructions....all he was saying was that none of these seats are going to STH's....

[peterrod16]

Yeah I didn't even know about the price difference between the 2 rows. That's ridiculous.

That's why this forum helps out so much for STH who dont know.
You will save $1,620 if you take row 3.
Remember if your in row 1 your will be starring at a railling.

[mandrake]

Anyone know how much the cheapest single admission seat is going to cost and in what section of the stadium will it be located? Also any chance of the 7 game packs and $5 value seats returning in 09.

In 2008 I was lucky to have bought the opening day pack, most of the $5 dollar UR games and was lucky enough to secure seats to the final subway series game (UR SEC. 1), final Phillie game (UR SEC. 1), the David Wright runner on 3rd choke job Cubs games and the last game ever at Shea (UB GREAT SEATS) . I attended AT LEAST 20 games in 08 all for under 400, I am sure that will never happen again. :sigh:

All I can say is that there will be value games for as low 11 bucks. Also, if the econmy keeps on tanking, the cost of sporting events will go down. I think you will be able to attend 20 games for less than $400 no matter what the economy does; but it will not include the Yankees or opening day. My prediction is not worth a lick of course, but if the Citi mess spreads to JPMChase, BNY/Mellon, and the rest, all bets are off.

[Saltzy23]

Anyone know how much the cheapest single admission seat is going to cost and in what section of the stadium will it be located? Also any chance of the 7 game packs and $5 value seats returning in 09.

In 2008 I was lucky to have bought the opening day pack, most of the $5 dollar UR games and was lucky enough to secure seats to the final subway series game (UR SEC. 1), final Phillie game (UR SEC. 1), the David Wright runner on 3rd choke job Cubs game and the last game ever at Shea (UB GREAT SEATS) . I attended AT LEAST 20 games in 08 all for under 400, I am sure that will never happen again. :sigh:
Well....SRO will be the cheapest...no one knows what the deal with those are yet...

Zero.0% chance there will be a 7 Game or $5 seats again..(unless you include the $5.50 IF PL Red Sox Expo games)...

and no offense....but you being able to go to 20 games for $400 is PRESICELY the reason why I thank GOD they built a reduced seating stadium...the supply will FINALLY mirror demand...

[rewindda59]

Definitely just called my ticket guy and moved to Row 3. I'm closer to the aisle and I get to save about $3000 on 2 seats. Thanks a ton guys. Gecko I owe you a drink haha.

[Saltzy23]

Definitely just called my ticket guy and moved to Row 3. I'm closer to the aisle and I get to save about $3000 on 2 seats. Thanks a ton guys. Gecko I owe you a drink haha.
time to update the avitar....

[mandrake]

Well....SRO will be the cheapest...no one knows what the deal with those are yet...

Zero.0% chance there will be a 7 Game or $5 seats again..(unless you include the $5.50 IF PL Red Sox Expo games)...

and no offense....but you being able to go to 20 games for $400 is PRESICELY the reason why I thank GOD they built a reduced seating stadium...the supply will FINALLY mirror demand...

Twenty games at an average of $19 equals $380.00. I still think baseball tickets will be affordable. If he buys all of the value and bronze games, he can go to more than twenty and still be under $400.

[Shea 4 Life]

Well....SRO will be the cheapest...no one knows what the deal with those are yet...

Zero.0% chance there will be a 7 Game or $5 seats again..(unless you include the $5.50 IF PL Red Sox Expo games)...

and no offense....but you being able to go to 20 games for $400 is PRESICELY the reason why I thank GOD they built a reduced seating stadium...the supply will FINALLY mirror demand...

No offense taken.... Kinda. I don't understand why you would want to alienate die hard fans that just love being at the stadium but that can't afford season tickets? I know we are not in Minnesota but there you can get a 1/2 season ticket plan @ brand spanking new Target Field for $400 bucks.

[rewindda59]

yeah but most people buy 2 tickets right? are you talking about $400 with 2 seats?

[rewindda59]

No offense taken.... Kinda. I don't understand why you would want to alienate die hard fans that just love being at the stadium but that can't afford season tickets? I know we are not in Minnesota but there you can get a 1/2 season ticket plan @ brand spanking new Target Field for $400 bucks.


But like you said, its Minnesota. 8 million people live in NYC alone, if you made it that easy for people to buy Season tickets, there would be a 15 year wait for tickets.

[Shea 4 Life]

yeah but most people buy 2 tickets right? are you talking about $400 with 2 seats?

No $ 400 for 1 Seat. I prefer to go to games alone, but if i had to buy 2 seats I would split them with someone else.

[mandrake]

No offense taken.... Kinda. I don't understand why you would want to alienate die hard fans that just love being at the stadium but that can't afford season tickets?

Well, two seats for twenty games under $400 might be tough; if there are 13 value games at $11, comes to $143 each. Then you can you can buy 4 bronze games @ $15 for $60 each. 17 games for $203 each. Not really a bad deal.
And, this does not include any below face stubhub/ebay deals.

I don't see fans being priced out. I do not see STH's making a killing.
Casual fans could be priced out of a handful of games;STH's may break even or finish slightly ahead.

Either way, I think baseball in Queens will be affordable.

[GordonGecko]

Definitely just called my ticket guy and moved to Row 3. I'm closer to the aisle and I get to save about $3000 on 2 seats. Thanks a ton guys. Gecko I owe you a drink haha.

It's no problem, glad I could save you a couple bucks. If you can get the first row and it's worth $60 to you, I wouldn't worry at all about any railing. IT just comes down to what's the seat worth to you

[Saltzy23]

No offense taken.... Kinda. I don't understand why you would want to alienate die hard fans that just love being at the stadium but that can't afford season tickets? I know we are not in Minnesota but there you can get a 1/2 season ticket plan @ brand spanking new Target Field for $400 bucks.
Not to get into the whole thing again...but think about it...outside of the $5 face games, all the other games you got for $5-$10 cost someone else face value. They had to buy those games cause theres no other way to ensure tickets to the big games, and certainly the playoff games...

I dont 'wanna' alienate the die hards....but its whats needed to restore some semblance of a balance between supply and demand....I feel bad for 'you guys'(and Gary for sure)...the problem is that there just arent enough of 'you guys' around that, like you, come out for a lot of regular games. Because of them, you are getting 'screwed', not us....If we had 50,000 ACTUAL fans in attendance every night(and could rely on that) then reducing the seating wouldnt have been necessary. The problem is, unlike you and I most people dont want 20 games...they want 3....and they want them to be Opening Day, a Sun Phils game, and a Yankees game....well, who the hell is taking those seats for the other 79 games....cause if its no one(which it is)...then my unused tickets become worthless because they are lost in a sea of empty seats, and ridiculous oversupply of available tickets....driving the prices down to practically zero for almost every 'regular' game, and really for any game thats not 'BIG', as seen by empty seats for the final Phils/Cubs games....

[Shea 4 Life]

But like you said, its Minnesota. 8 million people live in NYC alone, if you made it that easy for people to buy Season tickets, there would be a 15 year wait for tickets.

They could have built a 75,000 seat Citi Field, but I understand that ownership can't maximize profit that way and thats all that really matters at the end of the day. :shrug:

[Kooos]

Exactly, a bunch of people who probably have neven even taken a basic archtecture course, let alone build a stadium all have these etched in stone opinions on what the good and bad seats will be. lets at least wait until we are inside the darn thing!


Aside from the points others have made (it's pretty easy to look at pictures and see an obstruction).....we don't have the luxury of getting "inside the darn thing" before choosing our seat placements.

Everyone here wishes they could get inside and walk around before choosing their seats, but pictures and the 3d viewer (along with the opinions of others) is the only info we have at our disposal before making a decision.

[rewindda59]

yeah at first they said they didnt have any row 1's available. Then i said I wanted row 3, so they called me back with all these row 1's available. MIRACULOUSLY!
As much as I'd love to have row 1 seats, it just isn't worth $3200.

[Saltzy23]

They could have built a 75,000 seat Citi Field, but I understand that ownership can't maximize profit that way and thats all that really matters at the end of the day. :shrug:
Theres a fine line between maximizing profits....and pissing money away on the most expensive seats to build that are gonna get used 5-8 times a year...

[GordonGecko]

yeah at first they said they didnt have any row 1's available. Then i said I wanted row 3, so they called me back with all these row 1's available. MIRACULOUSLY!
As much as I'd love to have row 1 seats, it just isn't worth $3200.

I'm speechless....

Not surprised though, that's REALLY REALLY slimy and unethical of them, but very consistent with how they've been selling tickets over the years

[Shea 4 Life]

Im curious how much were upper reserve season tickets at Shea in 08 (per seat) ? Also could you buy just one seat season tix?

[mandrake]

I'm speechless....

Not surprised though, that's REALLY REALLY slimy and unethical of them, but very consistent with how they've been selling tickets over the years

Gordon
You're a fan who buys both Yankee and Mets ticket packages, I would like to hear about the differences between the organization's approaches to business. As a Mets fan who does attend Yankees games, I have felt for years that the Yanks treat fans better. Have an opinion?

[Saltzy23]

Im curious how much were upper reserve season tickets at Shea in 08 (per seat) ? Also could you buy just one seat on season tix?
$1440...got me UD Sec 3 Row G last year...

$1539 gets me Sec 524 Row 1 next year...

done and done...

and of course you can buy one seat...

Wait...have we converted another person to the side of reality?....

[Shea 4 Life]

$1440...got me UD Sec 3 Row G last year...

$1539 gets me Sec 524 Row 1 next year...

done and done...

and of course you can buy one seat...

Wait...have we converted another person to the side of reality?....

Don't get ahead of yourself . Im still not going to throw down 1539 and have to troop out to Citi 81 times, I would how ever pay 400 for a 1/4 season plan.

[rewindda59]

I think its crazy...

$4290 - got me Loge Box 474 Row A last year
$3264 - gets me LF Landing Sec 337 Row 3 this year.

I'm definitely happy with that.

[Saltzy23]

Don't get ahead of yourself . Im still not going to throw down 1539 and have to troop out to Citi 81 times, I would how ever pay 400 for a 1/4 season plan.
Um...have you seen Tom's signature?...why not PM the man...$19, and youll have Row 1...

There are plenty of people willing to 'create' plans for people....just know that playoff games are a roll of the dice...thats the downside, and outside of that fact that I WANNA go to 45-50 games a year its why that would be unnacceptable to me...I need to be at every playoff game forever....and sharing an account wont allow that...

[31Mike]

I don't know if this has been brought up already but does anyone know if there will be any sort of club option for STH not paying $300 a game?

[tomzpc]

I don't see fans being priced out. I do not see STH's making a killing.
Casual fans could be priced out of a handful of games;STH's may break even or finish slightly ahead.

Either way, I think baseball in Queens will be affordable.

Absolutely agree Kevin.

The way this economy is going right now I think it might even be hard to break even selling games. Hard to say for sure though. Come April things might be showing signs of getter better or things could be continuing on this downward spiral in which case getting face value for tickets sold will be the least of my worries. :hp

[Saltzy23]

I don't know if this has been brought up already but does anyone know if there will be any sort of club option for STH not paying $300 a game?
Cheapest Club seat will be PL Club.... for $60 each...

[Shea1012]

I have no clue what the coorelation is between Corey's post and your reply...

Anyone with half a brain can view the many pics we have and see how some seats will have obstructions....all he was saying was that none of these seats are going to STH's....

I just think we may be jumping to conclusions as to what constitutes bad seats. We need to be in the stadium to really have a feel for it IMO. A lot of posts seem to be insisting some seats are going to be bad, and I just think it is premature. Obviously, like Gordon said, paying $60 for row 2 versus $40 for row 3 is likely a bad call, but it is tough to understand the obstructions or lack of obstrucitons until we get inside...Which can't happen soon enough - it was already snowing in Bergen county this morning - so I guess winter is officially here.

[AMAYSN 24]

50 bucks for 2 seats to a nice night in July will be a bargain!!!!!!

[GordonGecko]

Gordon
You're a fan who buys both Yankee and Mets ticket packages, I would like to hear about the differences between the organization's approaches to business. As a Mets fan who does attend Yankees games, I have felt for years that the Yanks treat fans better. Have an opinion?

You can divide this up into two parts, customer relations and ticket policy. The Mets are better at the first, the Yankees at the second.

The Yankees ticket reps and customer relations department treat their average fans like dirt. You can never a straight answer, and they're always short and curt and usually COMPLETELY useless. The Mets on the other hand, are always courteous and outgoing whenever I've spoken to them. I think this has everything to do with the Yankees knowing that there's 10 fans waiting in line to buy any 1 pissed off fan's tickets, whereas the Mets have to really work at selling every seat.

As for ticket policy, the Mets are by far the worst. That mainly has to do again with the Yankees ticket demand so they don't have to pull these kinds of shenanigans to con you into paying more since so many people want tickets. The best part of the Yankees vs. the Mets, is that the Yankees give individual game presale rights to ALL their licensees. So even if you're some poor shmuck with an 8-game plan, you get first dibs on buying all the Red Sox games, Subway Series, Home Opener (maybe not this year), Old Timer's Game, etc... It's AWESOME. Compare that to the Mets who hold presales for licensees to all individual games "EXCEPT platinum games". Well gee, thanks Fred for offering me tickets I can get the day of game.

Also, the Yankees don't pro-rate their plans, you either buy them at the beginning of the year or you miss out on any kind of playoff rights. The Mets keep selling their plans throughout the year, which is really lousy for the guy who bought the week before who didn't know he could have paid less by waiting, and possibly have gotten even better seats.

[AMAYSN 24]

and the Yankees tix are less than face if bought early or in a plan....Wilpon gets you for every nickel...

[tomzpc]

and the Yankees tix are less than face if bought early or in a plan....Wilpon gets you for every nickel...


That's a nice bonus. I noticed that the Phillies do that as well.

[GordonGecko]

and the Yankees tix are less than face if bought early or in a plan....Wilpon gets you for every nickel...

Yeah very true, forgot about that. The Yankees have a price for season ticket holders, plan holders, individual advanced, and individual day of game. So if you have season tickets and need to sell a game, you have a big price advantage over someone selling with lower plans or box office tickets. That's the best way to reward your licensees IMO

Phillies do it too, but not anywhere near by as much as the Yankees

[mandrake]

Yeah very true, forgot about that. The Yankees have a price for season ticket holders, plan holders, individual advanced, and individual day of game. So if you have season tickets and need to sell a game, you have a big price advantage over someone selling with lower plans or box office tickets. That's the best way to reward your licensees IMO

Phillies do it too, but not anywhere near by as much as the Yankees

Yeah, I used to buy some of my friends tickets at YS. I would take my son to bat day (as recently as 2004/5), sit upstairs behind home plate-low rows, and all he wanted was $15. He said he paid 1/3 less than face because he had ST's, and he said some of the people around him had Sun partials and they got the same discount as he did. They don't play that game in Queens!

[tomzpc]

Yeah, I used to buy some of my friends tickets at YS. I would take my son to bat day (as recently as 2004/5), sit upstairs behind home plate-low rows, and all he wanted was $15. He said he paid 1/3 less than face because he had ST's, and he said some of the people around him had Sun partials and they got the same discount as he did. They don't play that game in Queens!


It's actually very cool of the Yankees to do that, especially considering that they would likely sell close to the same number of tickets even without a discount.

[CoreyNYC]

and the Yankees tix are less than face if bought early or in a plan....Wilpon gets you for every nickel...

It depends on how you spin this.

You can make the argument that the Yankees price gouge single game holders and the Mets are fairer because they charge everyone the same price.

[Saltzy23]

I dont root against peoples health 'per se'...

But heres to Chase Utley being out till maybe June...

Hallejulah!!!

[rewindda59]

Yup I just saw that! Definitely happy with that.

[tomzpc]

I dont root against peoples health 'per se'...

But heres to Chase Utley being out till maybe June...

Hallejulah!!!

A hip injury could set him back for a looooong time. Maybe we can pawn Castillo off on them.

[tomzpc]

It depends on how you spin this.

You can make the argument that the Yankees price gouge single game holders and the Mets are fairer because they charge everyone the same price.

You know what, that's a REAL good point Corey. Can't believe I didn't consider that. :think:

[GordonGecko]

You know what, that's a REAL good point Corey. Can't believe I didn't consider that. :think:

Again this goes back to loyalty, who do you value more? The loyal customer who commits to buying your product in advance, or the guy who walks up to your window every once in a while. Shouldn't the repeat customer get some benefit for that? It also makes sense from the team's perspective as an incentive for fans to commit to more tickets and not have to worry about selling tickets one by one

[graymets]

I'm not sure if this has been previously posted, but if it was I haven't seen it. I just spoke with my Mets rep and confirmed the number of games at each tier. It is:

10 value
18 bronze
19 silver
30 gold
4 platinum

This seems to work with the spreadsheet as well. The rep said the only 4 platinum games are Opening Day and the Subway Series.

[rewindda59]

I'm not sure if this has been previously posted, but if it was I haven't seen it. I just spoke with my Mets rep and confirmed the number of games at each tier. It is:

10 value
18 bronze
19 silver
30 gold
4 platinum

This seems to work with the spreadsheet as well. The rep said the only 4 platinum games are Opening Day and the Subway Series.

That's a ton of Gold games.

[peterrod16]

I'm not sure if this has been previously posted, but if it was I haven't seen it. I just spoke with my Mets rep and confirmed the number of games at each tier. It is:

10 value
18 bronze
19 silver
30 gold
4 platinum

This seems to work with the spreadsheet as well. The rep said the only 4 platinum games are Opening Day and the Subway Series.

Thank you for the information.
30 Gold games wow

[GordonGecko]

I'm not sure if this has been previously posted, but if it was I haven't seen it. I just spoke with my Mets rep and confirmed the number of games at each tier. It is:

10 value
18 bronze
19 silver
30 gold
4 platinum

This seems to work with the spreadsheet as well. The rep said the only 4 platinum games are Opening Day and the Subway Series.

Great scoop! That's exactly what I was expecting for the high and low end. Not too many cheap games (10), and only 4 platinums (HO + 3x Subway Series). There are a ton of Gold games, but that shouldn't be too surprising if you consider that most weekend games in this new park will be in extremely high demand. Maybe someone can have their rep fax them the schedule of games and what category they fall under?

I'm going to take a stab at filling in the calendar with the game types

[Saltzy23]

I'm not sure if this has been previously posted, but if it was I haven't seen it. I just spoke with my Mets rep and confirmed the number of games at each tier. It is:

10 value
18 bronze
19 silver
30 gold
4 platinum

This seems to work with the spreadsheet as well. The rep said the only 4 platinum games are Opening Day and the Subway Series.
Big News(and Im assuming legit being that this is your 1st post....)

So only Yanks and OD are Platinum....and there are a TON of Gold games...

Heres the 'Quasi-Final Version of the 2009 Citi Field Ticket Structure'...

I cleaned up a few things I noticed and updated the games per tier...We HAVE to be right...(right?)

[tfc3rid]

That's a nice bonus. I noticed that the Phillies do that as well.

Every team gives a nice idcount for buying ST's early... Some teams have buy one seat get a second free...

[graymets]

Big News(and Im assuming legit being that this is your 1st post....)

So only Yanks and OD are Platinum....and there are a TON of Gold games...

Heres the 'Quasi-Final Version of the 2009 Citi Field Ticket Structure'...

I cleaned up a few things I noticed and updated the games per tier...We HAVE to be right...(right?)

My rep seemed a little unsure of the exact numbers (it seemed that maybe he had a spreadsheet and was counting the number as we were on the phone). He was sure that there were 4 platinum, 30 gold, and 10 value, and said there were approximately the same number of bronze as silver. I then just used your spreadsheet to figure out the exact number of bronze and silver to make it work.

[peterrod16]

My rep seemed a little unsure of the exact numbers (it seemed that maybe he had a spreadsheet and was counting the number as we were on the phone). He was sure that there were 4 platinum, 30 gold, and 10 value, and said there were approximately the same number of bronze as silver. I then just used your spreadsheet to figure out the exact number of bronze and silver to make it work.

good here is my guess on value games
April 15 & 16 padres(wed & Thurs night)
April 24th Nats Friday night
April 27-29 marlins Monday-wed night
May 8th Pirates friday night
May 26-27 nats tuesday & wed night
Sept 18 Nats Friday night
Total 10 games

Weekend games should not be a value game

[Saltzy23]

Ive got another number for you....

-350...as in what the goddamn DOW is down...AGAIN....(late day 'climb')...but still...

Start grabbin your ankles ladies and gents...were in for a bumpy ride...

7600/7700???....WOW....

[rewindda59]

I was guessing this...

April 15 and 16 padres (wed and thurs)
April 27-29 marlins (mon - wed (day))
May 11-13 braves (mon - wed (day))
May 26 and 27 Nats (tues and wed)

10 games

[GordonGecko]

good here is my guess on value games
April 15 & 16 padres(wed & Thurs night)
April 24th Nats Friday night
April 27-29 marlins Monday-wed night
May 8th Pirates friday night
May 26-27 nats tuesday & wed night
Sept 18 Nats Friday night
Total 10 games

Weekend games should not be a value game

There's no way game 2 & 3 will be value, zero chance. First week will be in very high demand

[peterrod16]

Ive got another number for you....

-350...as in what the goddamn DOW is down...AGAIN....(late day 'climb')...but still...

Start grabbin your ankles ladies and gents...were in for a bumpy ride...

7600/7700???....WOW....

its now at -423
citi stock is now at $4.50

[GordonGecko]

Ive got another number for you....

-350...as in what the goddamn DOW is down...AGAIN....(late day 'climb')...but still...

Start grabbin your ankles ladies and gents...were in for a bumpy ride...

7600/7700???....WOW....

The crash is coming. It's been days and days of steady deep wounded bleeding, 200, 300, 400 points here and there, and it just keeps on coming. The day is coming soon where you'll see full out panic and people completely liquidate at any cost. Dow 5000 could happen

[tfc3rid]

The crash is coming. It's been days and days of steady deep wounded bleeding, 200, 300, 400 points here and there, and it just keeps on coming. The day is coming soon where you'll see full out panic and people completely liquidate at any cost. Dow 5000 could happen

Hmmm... I wonder why people might be pulling their money out of stocks?

Anyway, my Rep keeps telling me there are no potentials for me to get lcoser to home plate than where I am right now...

[Saltzy23]

The crash is coming. It's been days and days of steady deep wounded bleeding, 200, 300, 400 points here and there, and it just keeps on coming. The day is coming soon where you'll see full out panic and people completely liquidate at any cost. Dow 5000 could happen
-476....

anyone else physically quivering right now...

Its almost 2009 and the DJIA is going to close at 7,5 0 0...

Anyone else still think 'were gonne be fine?'

[GordonGecko]

-476....

anyone else physically quivering right now...

Its almost 2009 and the DJIA is going to close at 7,5 0 0...

Anyone else still think 'were gonne be fine?'

Yeah it's panic mode right now, have you seen Citibank's stock, the last quote on my streamer is $4.68!!! Obviously you should never take financial advice from anonymous internet posters, but when the tank happens with like -1000 intraday, load the boat with Citibank call options. When the market bounces, and it will like a rocketship, you'll make several times your call premium. Then again you could lose it all. Bah, stocks.

[MetsWrightNow]

-476....

anyone else physically quivering right now...
Its almost 2009 and the DJIA is going to close at 7,5 0 0...
Anyone else still think 'were gonne be fine?'

My IRA and 401K are a JOKE right now.
By the way, I bought a decent amount of Sirius stock when it was at 7.14/share. This is the least of my problems, but check out "SIRI" if you want to have a good laugh at my expense (literally).

[peterrod16]

Well its time for the mets to save face and leave Citi corp
go back to the old rendering and name it mets ballpark

[rewindda59]

stocks schmocks...

[Saltzy23]

My IRA and 401K are a JOKE right now.
By the way, I bought a decent amount of Sirius stock when it was at 7.14/share. This is the least of my problems, but check out "SIRI" if you want to have a good laugh at my expense (literally).
My 401(k) is worth about $1500 right now...

My season tickets(on the secondary market) probably $5-$6k...

Anyone else see a problem here?

BTW...Im exaggerating...but not by much...

[tomzpc]

good here is my guess on value games
April 15 & 16 padres(wed & Thurs night)
April 24th Nats Friday night
April 27-29 marlins Monday-wed night
May 8th Pirates friday night
May 26-27 nats tuesday & wed night
Sept 18 Nats Friday night
Total 10 games

Weekend games should not be a value game

Friday night games won't be value, regardless of the opponent.

[tomzpc]

-476....

anyone else physically quivering right now...

Its almost 2009 and the DJIA is going to close at 7,5 0 0...

Anyone else still think 'were gonne be fine?'

I'm drinking heavily, really really heavily. Besides the retirement accounts, I'm soooooo happy that I fully funded a pair of 529's for my kids last year. :sorry: Man, this sucks.

[peterrod16]

Friday night games won't be value, regardless of the opponent.

remember weekend games are in a higher demand than a friday game in april may or september.
Tomzpc give me a list of your ten value games and i will review it.
I studied the mets schedule from 08 and made my choices that way.

[tomzpc]

remember weekend games are in a higher demand than a friday game in april may or september.
Tomzpc give me a list of your ten value games and i will review it.
I studied the mets schedule from 08 and made my choices that way.

All 12 value games in 2008 were on M-T-W-TH and 10 of those came in April and May so I would use that as a guide.

[tugger]

Anyone here reconsidering purchasing season tickets, in light of the economy? Maybe downgrading? If it weren't for the new park, would your thinking be different?

Just wondering.

[Saltzy23]

I'm drinking heavily, really really heavily. Besides the retirement accounts, I'm soooooo happy that I fully funded a pair of 529's for my kids last year. :sorry: Man, this sucks.
Man...I really feel for you(pardon me here) older guys...what a kick in a nuts to work your whole life, just to see everything go down the drain in only a few months...

In all sincerety(and not even cause I kinda feel like we all know each other here at this point)...my heart goes out to you. This whole thing is freaking nuts...

BTW, I wanna point out that without my knowledge my dad went back and read many of my posts(I have no idea why...but if hes reading...hi dad)...anyway I guess he was a tad miffed that I referred to him as 'almost 70' a while ago...when he is in fact only going to be 63 next month...so I just wanna clear that up once and for all(ya happy now old man?)

[GordonGecko]

Anyone here reconsidering purchasing season tickets, in light of the economy? Maybe downgrading? If it weren't for the new park, would your thinking be different?

Just wondering.

Nah, I'm still buying. But then again I'm not looking for the $495 seats, I'm looking to lock up some promenade seats that will always be affordable so they get me in the park/playoffs and I don't risk much except a couple grand

[tomzpc]

Anyone here reconsidering purchasing season tickets, in light of the economy? Maybe downgrading? If it weren't for the new park, would your thinking be different?

Just wondering.

Not me. I'm glad that I have baseball in a brand new stadium to look forward to amidst all of this mess. If I was laying out 15-20k I'm sure that I would be but I only have a 6k, soon to be 3k(partners), investment. Since I sell a lot more games than I go to I expect my investment to be relatively minimal by the end of the season.

[Saltzy23]

Nah, I'm still buying. But then again I'm not looking for the $495 seats, I'm looking to lock up some promenade seats that will always be affordable so they get me in the park/playoffs and I don't risk much except a couple grand
Same here...these things are my most prized possession right now...yea the economy is f'd....which means that Im gonna NEED these games to use as an escape/keep my sanity....

If anything I'm thanking God that I have what I have knowing that A. They are still a fantastic 'investment' in a world full of plummeting values on basically everything and B. knowing in 5 months I have an escape from reality(and that theyre paid in full)

[tomzpc]

Man...I really feel for you(pardon me here) older guys...what a kick in a nuts to work your whole life, just to see everything go down the drain in only a few months...

In all sincerety(and not even cause I kinda feel like we all know each other here at this point)...my heart goes out to you. This whole thing is freaking nuts...

BTW, I wanna point out that without my knowledge my dad went back and read many of my posts(I have no idea why...but if hes reading...hi dad)...anyway I guess he was a tad miffed that I referred to him as 'almost 70' a while ago...when he is in fact only going to be 63 next month...so I just wanna clear that up once and for all(ya happy now old man?)

I'm only 44 and my kids are only 8 and 5 so I have time to recover from this. Feel sorry for the people in there 50's+ who are still heavily vested in the market. It sucks but a lot of people are much worse off than I am. I just like to complain.

BTW, I forgot to mention that EVERYONE in my company, except for me, has now been laid off. We've gone from 8 to 2 (me and my boss) since the end of the summer. At least there's Hot Stove to follow. LOL

[Reyes07HOF]

Hello I sent you a private message

[alpineinc]

Anyone here reconsidering purchasing season tickets, in light of the economy? Maybe downgrading? If it weren't for the new park, would your thinking be different?

Just wondering.

If it were still Shea it would be a lot more affordable!

I gave some thought to looking at a partial plan, from having full tix since 2002, but my rep stopped me cold by reminding me my playoff/down payment would be forfeited. Yup, gone like that, can't apply that to a partial plan. So full it is - about a 30% jump from '08, though. And I'm with others here - I need them to keep my sanity.

P.S. Rep told me partial plans won't even be addressed for several weeks, probably January sometime.

[Kooos]

Anyone here reconsidering purchasing season tickets, in light of the economy? Maybe downgrading? If it weren't for the new park, would your thinking be different?

Just wondering.


I paid my invoice balance the other day, and I kept saying to myself....."Whatever crap hits the fan next year, at least I'll have Met games!'.

[rewindda59]

I'm only 23 and am a die hard met fan since I was born. ( I was 16 months when we won in 86). I became a season ticket holder last year 3 days before we signed Johan, which was good time in my opinion haha. But I actually have fun with the whole process. Being able to go to any game I want is worth it right there. Since I'm so young, I have a lot going on so I sold about 55 games last year and went to the rest and broke even basically. But the entire experience has been amazing and I'm looking forward to being able to say "I was at the first ever game at Citifield."

[tfc3rid]

I have not paid my invoice in full... I am figuring I will do it because since I can't get back the money I already have in, will I make the extra $1K back? Not sure... I really don't think people are going to pay face value for baseball in 2009... I'm starting to think we might all be sunk...

[Henderson24]

P.S. Rep told me partial plans won't even be addressed for several weeks, probably January sometime.

It's amazing how disorganized the ticket office is that they cannot give partial planholders a consistent message. I was told on Monday that we wouldn't receive detailed information about partial plans until some time in December but that the info would be out before Christmas. Another partial planholder was told on Tuesday that they would be sending information out at the end of this week or the beginning of next week. finally, you were told that partial plans wouldn't be addressed for several weeks and possibly not until January. You would think that a multimillion dollar enterprise would give their ticket office representatives a script that they could read verbatim to partial planholders so that everyone received the same message.

[tfc3rid]

I guess since the Mets are not going to answer regarding partial plans, it seems like they will not have select games avaialble on sale for holiday purchases...

[rewindda59]

I guess since the Mets are not going to answer regarding partial plans, it seems like they will not have select games avaialble on sale for holiday purchases...

I doubt it. I don't see how they can with everything regarding partials up in the air right now. Unless they get the season tickets squared away by december 5th and then they don't offer any partials, they could put some single games up for holiday purchases.

[GordonGecko]

I have not paid my invoice in full... I am figuring I will do it because since I can't get back the money I already have in, will I make the extra $1K back? Not sure... I really don't think people are going to pay face value for baseball in 2009... I'm starting to think we might all be sunk...

I'd say with those $25 seats you have nothing to worry about. People will pay face value and more for all but a handful of games in the promenade for the new park. Your downside risk is low both percentage wise and in absolute dollar amounts


I guess since the Mets are not going to answer regarding partial plans, it seems like they will not have select games avaialble on sale for holiday purchases...

How stupid would that be, Christmas season is the biggest time of the year for retailers, and if teams can't capitalize on that they're idiots

[PA_Mets_Fan]

what does anyone think about 513 row 10?? Any thoughts?

[mandrake]

I'd say with those $25 seats you have nothing to worry about. People will pay face value and more for all but a handful of games in the promenade for the new park. Your downside risk is low both percentage wise and in absolute dollar amounts



How stupid would that be, Christmas season is the biggest time of the year for retailers, and if teams can't capitalize on that they're idiots

George Steinbrenner, years ago, said "When you are the lead dog, your view never changes" I don't know if he invented that quote, but when it comes to running a business, I love their business model.

[GordonGecko]

what does anyone think about 513 row 10?? I am on the phone now. Any thoughts?

I'd say go for it, behind the plate and maybe half way up in rows. Very worth it

[31Mike]

I found out where my seats would be yesterday and I asked my rep about partial plans because my uncle is interested in them. She said they could start selling them by late December (but before x-mas) once they get all the STH settled in there new seats.

[tomzpc]

what does anyone think about 513 row 10?? Any thoughts?

Sounds pretty damn good to me but I'd always want to hear options, like how far out to get into a lower row for instance. 513 is a sweet section though.

[tfc3rid]

what does anyone think about 513 row 10?? Any thoughts?

New STH??? Those seats are better than mine and I've called a few times asking for a spot closer to home plate...

Damn...

[j4minard]

New STH??? Those seats are better than mine and I've called a few times asking for a spot closer to home plate...

Damn...

I agree. I am in 518 Row 8 and I think 513 Row 10 is at least as good - probably better. Maybe from a resale perspective there might be a psychological barrier against a double-digit row (maybe not), but from a viewing standpoint I think those are great.

[tfc3rid]

I agree. I am in 518 Row 8 and I think 513 Row 10 is at least as good - probably better. Maybe from a resale perspective there might be a psychological barrier against a double-digit row (maybe not), but from a viewing standpoint I think those are great.

I agree... I am just trying to move maybe to Sec 519... Man... I call my Rep. and he says that nothing is avaialble closer...

[PA_Mets_Fan]

I agree. I am in 518 Row 8 and I think 513 Row 10 is at least as good - probably better. Maybe from a resale perspective there might be a psychological barrier against a double-digit row (maybe not), but from a viewing standpoint I think those are great.

Yeah I think that is my best option but I do wonder about resale value. Would it affect it in a negative way?

[PA_Mets_Fan]

what about 526 low row?

[tomzpc]

what about 526 low row?

I'd take 526 low row if the $ difference is a big deal to you. It's really a personal question. It also depends on how low the row is.

The only thing that I can think of is that rows 10 and up were not available in the system until now, just like 525 is not available in the system for the reps to even see.

[tomzpc]

I agree... I am just trying to move maybe to Sec 519... Man... I call my Rep. and he says that nothing is avaialble closer...

Did you suggest that you would be willing to move a few rows higher? I'd try him again.

[j4minard]

what about 526 low row?

It really is a personal preference. I'd be thrilled to be in 513 and nowhere near any stairwells. I can't imagine there will be a huge difference either way in resale value.

[LI METS FAN]

It's amazing how disorganized the ticket office is that they cannot give partial planholders a consistent message. I was told on Monday that we wouldn't receive detailed information about partial plans until some time in December but that the info would be out before Christmas. Another partial planholder was told on Tuesday that they would be sending information out at the end of this week or the beginning of next week. finally, you were told that partial plans wouldn't be addressed for several weeks and possibly not until January. You would think that a multimillion dollar enterprise would give their ticket office representatives a script that they could read verbatim to partial planholders so that everyone received the same message.

Could the difference be that totally new partial plan sales will be sometime in December and renewal partial plan sales info will be out by the end of this week/beginning of next week?

[Dishy24]

Phillies pertial plans went on sale today. I was debating on getting the Suday package totally for resale/ post season options. I am able to get section 421 (highest level--directly behind home) row 12 for $301 per seat. Highlights in the schedule include 3 Sunday games against the Mets & 1 against Boston. What do you guys think about section/ resale potential?

[GordonGecko]

Phillies pertial plans went on sale today. I was debating on getting the Suday package totally for resale/ post season options. I am able to get section 421 (highest level--directly behind home) row 12 for $301 per seat. Highlights in the schedule include 3 Sunday games against the Mets & 1 against Boston. What do you guys think about section/ resale potential?

I saw those. I think row 12 is too high. You probably won't make much money on them and might lose a bit, and the thing about the seats being in Philly is you probably can't use them if you can't find a buyer. On the plus side, the Phillies are adding StubHub integration this year like the Mets have. So buyers only pay $5 for E-ticket shipping and you don't have to lift a finger. You still have to eat the 15% fee which sucks. But the line up of games is pretty solid: 3 Mets games, 1 Red Sox game, 1 Rays exhibition game included, and the final Sunday which is usually fan appreciation day (resale much higher). Also partials get some collector's glass set, media guide, and a calendar. Should be able to eBay that stuff for a couple extra bucks too.

[Dishy24]

I saw those. I think row 12 is too high. You probably won't make much money on them and might lose a bit, and the thing about the seats being in Philly is you probably can't use them if you can't find a buyer. On the plus side, the Phillies are adding StubHub integration this year like the Mets have. So buyers only pay $5 for E-ticket shipping and you don't have to lift a finger. You still have to eat the 15% fee which sucks. But the line up of games is pretty solid: 3 Mets games, 1 Red Sox game, 1 Rays exhibition game included, and the final Sunday which is usually fan appreciation day (resale much higher). Also partials get some collector's glass set, media guide, and a calendar. Should be able to eBay that stuff for a couple extra bucks too.

Thanks for the imput-- I bought them. seats 23-24 (which I believe are aisle seats)-- I figured if I can come close to breaking even during the regular season- it is worth it for the potential playoff option. EWWW-- I can't believe I OWN PHILLIES SEASON TICKETS!

[PA_Mets_Fan]

Thanks for the imput-- I bought them. seats 23-24 (which I believe are aisle seats)-- I figured if I can come close to breaking even during the regular season- it is worth it for the potential playoff option. EWWW-- I can't believe I OWN PHILLIES SEASON TICKETS!

Are CBP seats supposed to be comparable to CF seats?

[GordonGecko]

Thanks for the imput-- I bought them. seats 23-24 (which I believe are aisle seats)-- I figured if I can come close to breaking even during the regular season- it is worth it for the potential playoff option. EWWW-- I can't believe I OWN PHILLIES SEASON TICKETS!

You should stamp all your tickets with a Mets logo before you mail them out :P

[Dishy24]

You should stamp all your tickets with a Mets logo before you mail them out :P

Gorgon- For the hell of it, I just called the Phillies ticket office & gave them my confirmation number. I got the nicest lady-- she upgraded me to sect 422 (still behind home) row 7! That's a 5 row difference! Ha- if she only knew I was a METS fan!!

PS-- I will be leaving "LET'S GO METS!!!" in any eBay feedback I write!

[graymets]

By the way, Dishy24, I'm pretty sure I know you.. I THINK you're the same person who purchased an extra set of 2008 Mets Playoff tickets from me before they finished their choke job.

[Mary Ellen]

It seems that - as usual, conflicting stories abound about partial plans. I spoke with a ticket rep today that told me the partial plan details will be mailed starting today.

The 15 game plans will include a "weekend plan" that will not necessarily be all Sat or Sun games but a mixture.

It will be nice to know the details but I am not holding my breath.

[Dishy24]

By the way, Dishy24, I'm pretty sure I know you.. I THINK you're the same person who purchased an extra set of 2008 Mets Playoff tickets from me before they finished their choke job.

Hey Grayson! Yup, it's me, Tricia!! Welcome to BF!! :waving

[graymets]

Hey Grayson! Yup, it's me, Tricia!! Welcome to BF!! :waving

Thanks! It's nice to be here! :)

[tomzpc]

Thanks for the imput-- I bought them. seats 23-24 (which I believe are aisle seats)-- I figured if I can come close to breaking even during the regular season- it is worth it for the potential playoff option. EWWW-- I can't believe I OWN PHILLIES SEASON TICKETS!

Ewwww, you're paying a part of J. Ro's salary!

[Dishy24]

Ewwww, you're paying a part of J. Ro's salary!

Don't think of it like that-- Think of it as I'm going to screw Philly fans on ticket prices!!:silent:

[tomzpc]

Don't think of it like that-- Think of it as I'm going to screw Philly fans on ticket prices!!:silent:

Nah, cause they won't be making the playoffs in 2009, right????!!!!

[Dishy24]

Nah, cause they won't be making the playoffs in 2009, right????!!!!

They can be the Wild Card!

[alpineinc]

Okay, I have a decision to make.

We had asked about the availability of 2 aisle seats - and our rep e-mailed me today saying that they now have 2 available in our section, but in Row 24. We are now in Row 15 (10th row in the section), but dead in the middle, seats 9-10. The aisle seats are 9 rows back from the field, but physically a little closer to the infield, and obviously closer to the concourse (I believe it's 34 rows total in Section 106). My long time girlfriend who goes to many games didn't want to be stuck in the middle of a row, which is why I asked about aisle availability, but now she's not sure about being 9 rows back. I'm not sure either - I like the idea of jumping out of my seat and up the aisle and in the concourse in no time, like my Shea seats, and not miss a pitch, but now we're really getting back a ways from grass. I have to pore over all the photos and figure it out.

Whaddya think?

EDIT: Here's some photos.

Highlighted in blue (little hard to see)

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj90/alpineinc/citinov2.jpg?t=1227321545


Row 24's not even in this pic.

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj90/alpineinc/Citi106latenov.jpg?t=1227321651

[tomzpc]

Okay, I have a decision to make.

We had asked about the availability of 2 aisle seats - and our rep e-mailed me today saying that they now have 2 available in our section, but in Row 24. We are now in Row 15 (10th row in the section), but dead in the middle, seats 9-10. The aisle seats are 9 rows back from the field, but physically a little closer to the infield, and obviously closer to the concourse (I believe it's 34 rows total in Section 106). My long time girlfriend who goes to many games didn't want to be stuck in the middle of a row, which is why I asked about aisle availability, but now she's not sure about being 9 rows back. I'm not sure either - I like the idea of jumping out of my seat and up the aisle and in the concourse in no time, like my Shea seats, and not miss a pitch, but now we're really getting back a ways from grass. I have to pore over all the photos and figure it out.

Whaddya think?

I'd stay where you are. Aisle seats are okay but not worth moving back IMO. While it's great to be able to "jump up" and head for the beer line or bathroom without climbing over people it's also great to NOT have people jumping up and climbing past you all game which you will have on the aisle. You're used to being in a box. Being at the end of a row is a whole different ballgame. Keep in mind too that there will be greater legroom in your seats than there were at at Shea so moving in front of people shouldn't be as big of a deal. If I were you I'd stay where you are unless you can get a closer row. BTW, I have aisle seats now in 524, but not by choice. :D

[Dishy24]

I love theaisle seats as well-- but with that being said, I wouldn't move 9 rows back to be on the aisle.

[GordonGecko]

Okay, I have a decision to make
....
Whaddya think?

I think that the Mets are obviously at the stage where they're letting people move around to what's available. So you should get on the phone with your rep and start asking about what they have. Yes, the closest Aisle seat may be row 24, BUT... they may have seats 3&4, or 5&6, which are almost just as good, and may be available in a lower row, maybe even lower than row 15. You just need to call and ask

[PA_Mets_Fan]

I think that the Mets are obviously at the stage where they're letting people move around to what's available. So you should get on the phone with your rep and start asking about what they have. Yes, the closest Aisle seat may be row 24, BUT... they may have seats 3&4, or 5&6, which are almost just as good, and may be available in a lower row, maybe even lower than row 15. You just need to call and ask

Now if you have already paid are they allowing you to move to a cheaper section?

[Dishy24]

I think that the Mets are obviously at the stage where they're letting people move around to what's available. So you should get on the phone with your rep and start asking about what they have. Yes, the closest Aisle seat may be row 24, BUT... they may have seats 3&4, or 5&6, which are almost just as good, and may be available in a lower row, maybe even lower than row 15. You just need to call and ask

Oooohhh-- good call, Mr. Gecko!

[alpineinc]

I think that the Mets are obviously at the stage where they're letting people move around to what's available. So you should get on the phone with your rep and start asking about what they have. Yes, the closest Aisle seat may be row 24, BUT... they may have seats 3&4, or 5&6, which are almost just as good, and may be available in a lower row, maybe even lower than row 15. You just need to call and ask

Has anyone moved up here in this way? I'm guessing Baseline Box would be pretty popular being the cheapest field level seat, but I'll give it a shot. I know my rep kept telling me no aisles were available, until the other day.

[peterrod16]

Okay, I have a decision to make.

We had asked about the availability of 2 aisle seats - and our rep e-mailed me today saying that they now have 2 available in our section, but in Row 24. We are now in Row 15 (10th row in the section), but dead in the middle, seats 9-10. The aisle seats are 9 rows back from the field, but physically a little closer to the infield, and obviously closer to the concourse (I believe it's 34 rows total in Section 106). My long time girlfriend who goes to many games didn't want to be stuck in the middle of a row, which is why I asked about aisle availability, but now she's not sure about being 9 rows back. I'm not sure either - I like the idea of jumping out of my seat and up the aisle and in the concourse in no time, like my Shea seats, and not miss a pitch, but now we're really getting back a ways from grass. I have to pore over all the photos and figure it out.

Whaddya think?

EDIT: Here's some photos.

Highlighted in blue (little hard to see)

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj90/alpineinc/citinov2.jpg?t=1227321545


Row 24's not even in this pic.

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj90/alpineinc/Citi106latenov.jpg?t=1227321651

alpineinc if you move to row 24 i think the railing will be in your line of sight.
please double check that.
Personally i would take an aisle seat

[alpineinc]

alpineinc if you move to row 24 i think the railing will be in your line of sight.

I think you're right - those railings are pretty high, aren't they?

Also moving back may restrict my views of the CF scoreboard and maybe the cut in area in RF, and may put me in a wind tunnel with the gap behind me. On top of that, I'll be looking over 30 or so rows watching the batter instead of maybe 10 rows.

[Ralf]

Okay, I have a decision to make.

We had asked about the availability of 2 aisle seats - and our rep e-mailed me today saying that they now have 2 available in our section, but in Row 24. We are now in Row 15 (10th row in the section), but dead in the middle, seats 9-10. The aisle seats are 9 rows back from the field, but physically a little closer to the infield, and obviously closer to the concourse (I believe it's 34 rows total in Section 106). My long time girlfriend who goes to many games didn't want to be stuck in the middle of a row, which is why I asked about aisle availability, but now she's not sure about being 9 rows back. I'm not sure either - I like the idea of jumping out of my seat and up the aisle and in the concourse in no time, like my Shea seats, and not miss a pitch, but now we're really getting back a ways from grass. I have to pore over all the photos and figure it out.

Whaddya think?

I've sat in the middle of a row for the baseline seats at CBP, about 10 rows back, and it was fine. I know what you're saying about the aisle but I think those seats may be slightly obstructed by the railing. I'd stick with what you have an tell your rep to keep you informed if anything else opens up.

[alpineinc]

Here's that area in CBP. Much better with no railings! I think the CF railings are very obtrusive and unnecessary, now that I'm thinking about it. I mean, now we're talking about field level obstructions - how many obstructions can a new park have?

http://www.seatdata.com/images/mlb_phillies/1024x768/108.jpg

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj90/alpineinc/citisec106.jpg?t=1227365984

[tomzpc]

I guess the handrails are a NYC code thing? Shame that they have to be there. I bet for lot of people the railings will be right in the view of the batters box.

[Flushing Roots]

Citigroup stock now costs less than a hot dog at Shea... 5 years ago! Can anyone say Goldman Sachs Park?:sorry:

[mandrake]

Citigroup stock now costs less than a hot dog at Shea... 5 years ago! Can anyone say Goldman Sachs Park?:sorry:

You can take a $10 bill and it might get you a hot dog and a large coke at Shea (can't get even a small beer).....or it can buy you a share of Citi, ..and a share of GM,....and a share of Ford....and a share of AIG.....

[31Mike]

I guess the handrails are a NYC code thing? Shame that they have to be there. I bet for lot of people the railings will be right in the view of the batters box.
I went down to see the Mets play at the Nat's new ballpark and they have the same railings (see pic). I had the aisle seats and they did not obstruct my view at all. So if the railings in CF are like the ones in Nat's Ballpark, and they look like the same railings, then there should be no problem.

[peterrod16]

Alpineinc,
Did you know from stadiumpage another railling you would stare at during plays in the outifield(its down the RF corner)
View pic
I know you said you prefer field seating
would you ever consider moving from baseline box to Excesior Club?

[Flushing Roots]

Here's that area in CBP. Much better with no railings! I think the CF railings are very obtrusive and unnecessary, now that I'm thinking about it. I mean, now we're talking about field level obstructions - how many obstructions can a new park have?

http://www.seatdata.com/images/mlb_phillies/1024x768/108.jpg

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj90/alpineinc/citisec106.jpg?t=1227365984
Good photo of CF infield! Do you have one showing 508 as it sits versus the infield?:confused:

[Ralf]

They really couldn't have picked a worst first week for the new grass, it has been absolutely freezing here all week - 20 below the normal temp for this time of year.

[alpineinc]

Good photo of CF infield! Do you have one showing 508 as it sits versus the infield?:confused:

It's through the courtesy of Island Extreme's great work inside CF:

http://community.webshots.com/user/islandxtreme26

[alpineinc]

Alpineinc,
Did you know from stadiumpage another railling you would stare at during plays in the outifield(its down the RF corner)
View pic
I know you said you prefer field seating
would you ever consider moving from baseline box to Excesior Club?


Excelsior Club? Same price, but one level up? No way.

[Flushing Roots]

It's through the courtesy of Island Extreme's great work inside CF:

http://community.webshots.com/user/islandxtreme26Thanks Al! Good stuff!!!:clapping

[peterrod16]

Excelsior Club? Same price, but one level up? No way.

The one thing i like about baseline box is the seats are angled towards home plate.
I hated in PNC siting floor level in between first base and rf
I had to shift my entire body to the left since my seats where position towards center field instead of home plate.
The only plus was the tickets were $27
I think NYS has that same problem with field level seats beyond the infield not being angled towards home play. Good job Jeff Wilpon.

[Dishy24]

When I see how much my 8 year old lives and dies with the Mets I start to feel bad that I may have sentenced her to a life of anxiety, being a Mets fan and all. LOL. It amazes me though. An 8 year old girl who is very much into Disney Princesses and Hannah Montana yet she will happily sit still (home or at Shea) and watch 9 innings of Mets baseball.

Tom,
I am sitting here reading through old posts (exciting Saturday night for me) anyway-- your 8 yr. old daughter sounds exactly like my 8 yr. old son-- we need to introduce them! Gavin went to 25 games with me last season!

[nymdan]

Partial plan info! Sort of...


Letter arrived from the Mets today.

Partial Plan info to be made available on-line 11/26. (Dates, playoffs, etc.) All that is written now is there will be 2 40-gamers, 5 15-gamers.

Sale to begin 12/3 via mets dot com in a two-stage process.

Offerings to be based upon type of plan held in 2008. (No word about seniority). You will be permitted to buy the same number of seats, plus 2, across up to two plans. You can spread those seats over those plans.

Once you pick the plans and seat categories, you will get an invoice 2 days later, with full payment 5 days after that.

Wa-HOO!!!

Looking forward to much reading next week.

Cheers!
-Doug
http://www.loge13.com/2008/11/citi_fi.php

[Ralf]

For anyone that has RF "porch" seats, I'm interested in trading my 2 tickets (424, Row 3) to the Saturday exhibition game against the Red Sox for 2 seats in the "porch" for that same game.

[alpineinc]

Partial plan info! Sort of...


And my rep said no info released until January - do the reps really know what's going on over there?

[alpineinc]

The one thing i like about baseline box is the seats are angled towards home plate.
I hated in PNC siting floor level in between first base and rf
I had to shift my entire body to the left since my seats where position towards center field instead of home plate.
The only plus was the tickets were $27
I think NYS has that same problem with field level seats beyond the infield not being angled towards home play. Good job Jeff Wilpon.

That's the one thing I cannot wait for.

My girlfriend bought season tickets for me as a present in 2002 (so I kept her, lol), and the two best choices were Loge past first base towards home (I know, good seats), or Field Level out at the corner (Sec 163). She chose the field, and I'm glad she did - we moved closer to home every year except last year due to demand, but our last spot was Sec 129, which put us in line for Baseline Box in '09 instead of the outfield, for one - but the only big drawback was our angle to the field. I'm sure the left and right fielders had complexes at Shea, because every one was facing them directly all game. Can't wait to stop craning my neck and having everyone tell everyone else in our line of sight to sit down (did that every game, all game)!

http://inlinethumb03.webshots.com/43138/1104104332039674882S600x600Q85.jpg

First Piazza game at first, btw.

[Ralf]

Better idea, I'm interested in going in with 2 other people on a 15 game plan (5 each) for the RF porch if anyone is interested.

[Reyes07HOF]

I sent private message

[PA_Mets_Fan]

I am really thinking about try to get prom box seats, but I can't decide. Any thoughts and help anybody can give would be greatly appreciated. My thought was that the demand may be higher because there will be alot less seats listed on stubhub for prom boxes and the cost would only be slightly higher.

[Reyes07HOF]

What Promenade box did they offer you

[Reyes07HOF]

If you look at newer stadiums its different in Of seats . The second tiers right field porch and left field even the promenade seats will be close to the field . Its more enclosed then other parks . The new yankee staduim there seats on the 2tier are 20 rows back 3 tier is more . Where Citi its maybe 8 rows to promenade box ?? anyone else see this

[peterrod16]

I am looking for two tickets exhibton mets vs redsox for saturday april 4th.
My goal is to take my cousin to both NYS at 1PM and IRS field at 7PM.
Please send me a PM if you are interested in selling. Thanks

[nymdan]

I am looking for two tickets exhibton mets vs redsox for saturday april 4th.
My goal is to take my cousin to both NYS at 1PM and IRS field at 7PM.
Please send me a PM if you are interested in selling. Thanks
The listings on Stubhub are pretty affordable. But at this point I don't think we know for sure that those games are going to be at different times...

[peterrod16]

The listings on Stubhub are pretty affordable. But at this point I don't think we know for sure that those games are going to be at different times...

Thanks. I just checked stubhub and the prices are fair.
The NYS prices are insane but what are you going to do.
Stubhub seating chart is a mess they should used alpineinc chart.

[Shea1012]

I am looking for two tickets exhibton mets vs redsox for saturday april 4th.
My goal is to take my cousin to both NYS at 1PM and IRS field at 7PM.
Please send me a PM if you are interested in selling. Thanks

IRS Field. Nicely done

[peterrod16]

IRS Field. Nicely done

Thanks. I thought of that one from simpsons when the IRS took over Krusty's the clown assets and renamed krusty burger

Well at least on the bright side i could tell my children my taxpayer dollars help name this ballpark

[Macker]

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[Captain Cold Nose]

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[Dishy24]

I can't wait to Opening Day in Citi Field & Have a Saltzy pretzel... I wonder if they will play any Gecko commercials on the scoreboard?

[Shea1012]

Any additional news on partials? I saw a brief post that they might be releasing info Wednesday, but I didn't know if the almighty and powerful moderators left that post up or deemed it too controversial?

[Captain Cold Nose]

If this continues the thread will be shut down entirely. Let it go, stick to the thread topic.

[peterrod16]

We only know two 40 game plans and five 15 game plans.
I hope the mets discount the EL seats from $75 to $60 to increase demand.

[Reyes07HOF]

They will only increase the prices for partial plans

[Shea1012]

They will only increase the prices for partial plans

No way they reduce prices - I saw a posting that noted that the mets would be posting something on Wednesday aboout partials and assignments, etc. Wasn't sure if we had any follow up?

[peterrod16]

They will only increase the prices for partial plans

i hope the mets wont do that.
I would hate to see empty seats in a brand new ballpark similar to nats park.
its just really hard in this economy for someone to put down maybe $80 for 15games.
I guess the only discount tixs will be mets vs nats or mets vs pirates

[Dishy24]

I just spoke to my Rep concerning the Partial plans-- he gave me a lot of new information.

The five 15 game plans will be as follows:

Weekend plan: 3 Fri. games, 3 Sat. games, 3 Sun. games & 6 weekday games

Friday Plan: 10 Friday games + 5 weekday games

Saturday Plan: 10 Saturday games + 5 weekday games

Sunday Plan: 10 Sunday games + 5 weekday games

WeeKday plan: 15 weekday games (only plan that includes Opening Day)

Seats for all of these plans will either be in LF Landing, Prom Box (section 427 and out) high rows of Prom Infield (10+) or Prom outfield.

Sale dates vary depending on what plan you had. On 12/1 people who had Full Season tickets in 2007 and DID NOT renew will be able to purchase first. Then weekday plan holders, then Saturday plan holders, and Finally Sunday plan holders-- so I (as a Sunday plan holder) would not be able to purchase a partial plan until 12/10!

Oh & as far as playoff options, they will be offereing them to partial plan holders but not like this year. It will be a code/password issued for a 1st come/ 1st serve sale online. (Kind of like what they did for the 7 packs)

I think that is everything-- I was writing as fast as I could!!!

[peterrod16]

great info dishy.
I would take the weekday 15 game plan in a heart beat.
If you get opening night that ticket could be sold for $150 prom infield.
Is this a fair guess prom infield upper rows will be $30* 15 games = $450

[PA_Mets_Fan]

Alright add me to the list
Sec 526
Row 2

[tfc3rid]

Just got a call back from my rep who said that here is nothing he can move me to in the PR Infield to put me closer to home plate...

Arrrrgh.

[Ralf]

Does anyone know the cadence for the Mets ticket office emails? I want to email my rep but I lost his address.

[Flushing Roots]

Does anyone know the cadence for the Mets ticket office emails? I want to email my rep but I lost his address. First name initial and then last name (but not total last name in my case) then @nymets.com

[Flushing Roots]

I just spoke to my Rep concerning the Partial plans-- he gave me a lot of new information.

The five 15 game plans will be as follows:

Weekend plan: 3 Fri. games, 3 Sat. games, 3 Sun. games & 6 weekday games

Friday Plan: 10 Friday games + 5 weekday games

Saturday Plan: 10 Saturday games + 5 weekday games

Sunday Plan: 10 Sunday games + 5 weekday games

WeeKday plan: 15 weekday games (only plan that includes Opening Day)

Seats for all of these plans will either be in LF Landing, Prom Box (section 427 and out) high rows of Prom Infield (10+) or Prom outfield.

Sale dates vary depending on what plan you had. On 12/1 people who had Full Season tickets in 2007 and DID NOT renew will be able to purchase first. Then weekday plan holders, then Saturday plan holders, and Finally Sunday plan holders-- so I (as a Sunday plan holder) would not be able to purchase a partial plan until 12/10!

Oh & as far as playoff options, they will be offereing them to partial plan holders but not like this year. It will be a code/password issued for a 1st come/ 1st serve sale online. (Kind of like what they did for the 7 packs)

I think that is everything-- I was writing as fast as I could!!! Nice work!:clapping

[Shea1012]

Nice work!:clapping

Well done. Anyone who had the 7 pack recall how they did the lottery for playoffs?

[StadiumPage]

Well done. Anyone who had the 7 pack recall how they did the lottery for playoffs?

It wasn't a lottery. They sent you a letter with a password. Tickets went on sale before the lottery, first come first served to those with an account and the password. Could only buy tickets to 1 game. max of 4.

I did very well in 2007 and 2008 and got very good Mezz reserved tickets. Too bad I didn't get to use them.

[LI METS FAN]

Sale dates vary depending on what plan you had. On 12/1 people who had Full Season tickets in 2007 and DID NOT renew will be able to purchase first. Then weekday plan holders, then Saturday plan holders, and Finally Sunday plan holders-- so I (as a Sunday plan holder) would not be able to purchase a partial plan until 12/10!

Thats full season tickets in 2007 or full season tickets in 2008?

[BelTelMel]

Nice work!:clapping


DITTO ! :applaud:
Thanks Dishy.

[PartnerInGrime]

Hey guys, Saturday Plan holder for 8 years here...

What's the pricing for Prom Box sections 427 and out?

[Henderson24]

Hey guys, Saturday Plan holder for 8 years here...

What's the pricing for Prom Box sections 427 and out?

I believe that the average price for Promenade Box is $35 per seat but it might be slightly higher if the partial plan in question has a high ratio of weekend games to weekday games.

[peterrod16]

I believe that the average price for Promenade Box is $35 per seat but it might be slightly higher if the partial plan in question has a high ratio of weekend games to weekday games.

$35 is for full STH
maybe its $40 for partial planners. just a guess

[WillMissShea]

DITTO ! :applaud:
Thanks Dishy.

Great job Dishy! Thanks so much.

[tomzpc]

Just got a call back from my rep who said that here is nothing he can move me to in the PR Infield to put me closer to home plate...

Arrrrgh.

Did you ask him if say row 17 was available for arguments sake? I mean, there are definitely seats available. The question is what seats are they refusing to make available to you?

[tomzpc]

I just spoke to my Rep concerning the Partial plans-- he gave me a lot of new information.

The five 15 game plans will be as follows:

Weekend plan: 3 Fri. games, 3 Sat. games, 3 Sun. games & 6 weekday games

Friday Plan: 10 Friday games + 5 weekday games

Saturday Plan: 10 Saturday games + 5 weekday games

Sunday Plan: 10 Sunday games + 5 weekday games

WeeKday plan: 15 weekday games (only plan that includes Opening Day)

Seats for all of these plans will either be in LF Landing, Prom Box (section 427 and out) high rows of Prom Infield (10+) or Prom outfield.

Sale dates vary depending on what plan you had. On 12/1 people who had Full Season tickets in 2007 and DID NOT renew will be able to purchase first. Then weekday plan holders, then Saturday plan holders, and Finally Sunday plan holders-- so I (as a Sunday plan holder) would not be able to purchase a partial plan until 12/10!

Oh & as far as playoff options, they will be offereing them to partial plan holders but not like this year. It will be a code/password issued for a 1st come/ 1st serve sale online. (Kind of like what they did for the 7 packs)

I think that is everything-- I was writing as fast as I could!!!

Great info Dishy!

[TheMaxRebo]

I just spoke to my Rep concerning the Partial plans-- he gave me a lot of new information.

The five 15 game plans will be as follows:

Weekend plan: 3 Fri. games, 3 Sat. games, 3 Sun. games & 6 weekday games

Friday Plan: 10 Friday games + 5 weekday games

Saturday Plan: 10 Saturday games + 5 weekday games

Sunday Plan: 10 Sunday games + 5 weekday games

WeeKday plan: 15 weekday games (only plan that includes Opening Day)

Seats for all of these plans will either be in LF Landing, Prom Box (section 427 and out) high rows of Prom Infield (10+) or Prom outfield.

Sale dates vary depending on what plan you had. On 12/1 people who had Full Season tickets in 2007 and DID NOT renew will be able to purchase first. Then weekday plan holders, then Saturday plan holders, and Finally Sunday plan holders-- so I (as a Sunday plan holder) would not be able to purchase a partial plan until 12/10!

Oh & as far as playoff options, they will be offereing them to partial plan holders but not like this year. It will be a code/password issued for a 1st come/ 1st serve sale online. (Kind of like what they did for the 7 packs)

I think that is everything-- I was writing as fast as I could!!!


Hi, I finally got my account working to post. Just wanted to say thanks for the info. I am a partial plan holder from last year (Sunday plan) and have been anxious to get the info for next year and it seems like there is a lot of conflicting information out there.

Sorry to see that they right field porch is not available and it seems like there were opening in the first 2 more expensive rows.

Did they mention if any partial plans would have the opportunity for access to any of the clubs?

[Kooos]

I would imagine they're using a pre-sale code for playoff tix because they can't guarantee availability for everyone?

I wonder if the 40-gamers will get guaranteed postseason?

[Dishy24]

Sale dates vary depending on what plan you had. On 12/1 people who had Full Season tickets in 2007 and DID NOT renew will be able to purchase first. Then weekday plan holders, then Saturday plan holders, and Finally Sunday plan holders-- so I (as a Sunday plan holder) would not be able to purchase a partial plan until 12/10!

Thats full season tickets in 2007 or full season tickets in 2008?

I meant 2008

[tomzpc]

Alright add me to the list
Sec 526
Row 2


Baseline Box
Aplineinc: Sec. 106, Row 15

Excelsior Club
Wburgmetsfan: Sec. 308, Row 4

Right Field Porch
JP1968: Sec 302, Row 7

Left Field Landing
Reyes07HOF: Sec. 335, Row 3
rewindda59: Sec. 337, Row 3

Promenade Club
LIMets "friend": Sec. 407, Row 3
MezzBox7: Sec. 412, Row ?
UpperEastSide: Sec. 414, Row 1
Johnql: Sec. 415, Row 1
LI Mets: Sec 422, Row 3

Promenade Box
Sublime9: Sec. 402, Row 4
Aramism: Sec. 402, Row 5
Mister B: Sec. 424, Row 2
Ralf: Sec. 424, Row 3
Oldefarms: Sec. 426, Row 4
EM0909153: Sec 428, Row 2
nym86: Sec. 429, Row 1

Promenade Reserve Infield
Rjsallstars: Sec. 507, Row 5
Ocdbuzz311: Sec. 508, Row 5
Flushing Roots: Sec. 508, Row 10
Amaysn24: Sec. 509, Row 3
Bklyn8: Sec. 512, Row 2
CoreyNYC: Sec. 514, Row 2
MetsfanfromBrick: Sec. 515, Row 1
No1mtsfan: Sec. 516, Row 4
Nptenvoyed: Sec. 517, Row 2
MetsWrightNow: Sec 517, Row 12
Mets20102005: Sec. 518, Row 1
J4minard: Sec. 518, Row 8
Dan7: Sec. 518, Row 11
Mschvatz44: Sec. 519, Row 1
Headshoes: Sec. 520, Row 6
tfc3rid: Sec 521, Row 8
Dishy24: Sec. 522, Row 1
Shea1012: Sec. 522, Row 2
Pcc499: Sec. 523, Row 2

Promenade Reserve
headshoes: Sec 503, Row 10
Tomzpc: Sec. 524, Row 1
Saltzy23: Sec. 524, Row 1
Koos: Sec. 524, Row 3
dkny330: Sec. 524, Row 4
citifaithful: Sec. 526, Row 2
PA_Mets_Fan: Sec. 526, Row 2

[rewindda59]

Forgot me...

Sec 337 row 3

[tomzpc]

Forgot me...

Sec 337 row 3

I'll go back and add ya now. :nod:

[dengal]

DITTO ! :applaud:
Thanks Dishy.

Nice Job Dishy!

I had a 7-pack last year. Will I get offered an opportunity to purchase a 15-pack?

[Dishy24]

Nice Job Dishy!

I had a 7-pack last year. Will I get offered an opportunity to purchase a 15-pack?

He didn't mention if previous 7 pack holders will get priority--

[tomzpc]

Nice Job Dishy!

I had a 7-pack last year. Will I get offered an opportunity to purchase a 15-pack?

You'll get the option but not until all of the folks with partial plans (not 7 packs) got first dibs.

[nymdan]

I just spoke to my Rep concerning the Partial plans-- he gave me a lot of new information.

The five 15 game plans will be as follows:

Weekend plan: 3 Fri. games, 3 Sat. games, 3 Sun. games & 6 weekday games

Friday Plan: 10 Friday games + 5 weekday games

Saturday Plan: 10 Saturday games + 5 weekday games

Sunday Plan: 10 Sunday games + 5 weekday games

WeeKday plan: 15 weekday games (only plan that includes Opening Day)

Seats for all of these plans will either be in LF Landing, Prom Box (section 427 and out) high rows of Prom Infield (10+) or Prom outfield.

Sale dates vary depending on what plan you had. On 12/1 people who had Full Season tickets in 2007 and DID NOT renew will be able to purchase first. Then weekday plan holders, then Saturday plan holders, and Finally Sunday plan holders-- so I (as a Sunday plan holder) would not be able to purchase a partial plan until 12/10!

Oh & as far as playoff options, they will be offereing them to partial plan holders but not like this year. It will be a code/password issued for a 1st come/ 1st serve sale online. (Kind of like what they did for the 7 packs)

I think that is everything-- I was writing as fast as I could!!!
Don't know how I missed this yesterday--good work.

I wonder what weekend games are missing from the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday plans. My guess is it won't include a Yankee game.

[Dishy24]

Don't know how I missed this yesterday--good work.

I wonder what weekend games are missing from the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday plans. My guess is it won't include a Yankee game.

Actually, I believe all of those plans (Fri, Sat, Sun & weekend plan) all include 1 Yankee game- if I am remembering correctly.

[peterrod16]

In my opinion the weekend games this year are bad.
Friday-sunday games here is the list
4/18-4/20 Brewers
4/24-4/26 Nats
5/8-5/10 Pirates
5/29-5/31 Marlins
6/19-6/21 Rays
6/26-6/28 Yankees
7/10-7/12 Reds
7/31-8/2 D-backs
8/14-8/16 Giants
8/21-8/23 Phillies
9/4-9/6 Cubs
9/18-9/20 Nats
10/2-10/4 Astros

So out of the 13 weekend games maybe 5 are good games.
The plan gives you 10 weekend games; one example
Friday plan; Brewers Nats Pirates Marlins yanks Reds D-Backs Giants Cubs Astros
Then five weekday games.

[tfc3rid]

Did you ask him if say row 17 was available for arguments sake? I mean, there are definitely seats available. The question is what seats are they refusing to make available to you?

I mentioned that I would be interested in Row 10 if it meant movning closer to home... No deal... Nothing...

I am wondering if it is because I haven't paid in full yet...

[MetsWrightNow]

I mentioned that I would be interested in Row 10 if it meant movning closer to home... No deal... Nothing...

I am wondering if it is because I haven't paid in full yet...

I'm not sure if they'd open anything up, but do you not want to sit any higher than row 10?

[Stormwatch]

Anyone know if they plan on bringing back the 7 packs? 15 games is just a bit too much for me.

[tfc3rid]

I'm not sure if they'd open anything up, but do you not want to sit any higher than row 10?

I would consider it...

[MetsWrightNow]

I would consider it...

I think your seats are really good. The view seems to be virtually identical to what we had with our PRP at Shea, except you're closer to the field.

[Kooos]

Anyone know if they plan on bringing back the 7 packs? 15 games is just a bit too much for me.

My theory all along has been they'd offer either partial plans or smaller (4-5 game) packs.....not both.

But that was before the 2nd Great Depression hit, I guess all bets are off at this point (regarding ticket demand). But, assuming they want to make some individual game tix available for every game, I'm still not sure they'll have the supply to offer 7-packs?

And if the partials are only getting a postseason presale code (not guaranteed tix)....I don't see any way they'd give the "pack-people" a postseason opportunity?

[tfc3rid]

I think your seats are really good. The view seems to be virtually identical to what we had with our PRP at Shea, except you're closer to the field.

I agree... I was just generally curious if I could end up movning closer to home... But I will take my spot if need be...

[Flushing Roots]

I agree... I was just generally curious if I could end up movning closer to home... But I will take my spot if need be...Just called my rep looking for a possible upgrade. Was told there were none in Prom Inf Res and all seats are locked up.:nod:

[tfc3rid]

Just called my rep looking for a possible upgrade. Was told there were none in Prom Inf Res and all seats are locked up.:nod:

Same as what I got when I spoke to mine yesterday...

[Kooos]

Just called my rep looking for a possible upgrade. Was told there were none in Prom Inf Res and all seats are locked up.:nod:


I wonder if they're holding the very high rows for individual game tix?

[tomzpc]

I wonder if they're holding the very high rows for individual game tix?

..and/or partials.

[tfc3rid]

It is possible... Eh, well, I bought the PRP and did not expect great shakes... I'll take what I've got...

[LI METS FAN]

Got the partial plan letter today. Saturday plans can begin purchasing a plan on Monday Dec 10 at 10AM. Looks like all plan purchases are to end on Dec 17.

[PA_Mets_Fan]

I wonder how many Partial Plans there were at Shea? Would there be anything good left for the general public?

[tfc3rid]

I wonder how many PRP there were at Shea? Would there be anything good left for the general public?

I think a large number of brokers bought the PRP's... Simply to get their feet in the door at Citi...

[BelTelMel]

Got the partial plan letter today. Saturday plans can begin purchasing a plan on Monday Dec 10 at 10AM. Looks like all plan purchases are to end on Dec 17.

December 10 is a Wednesday.

[LI METS FAN]

December 10 is a Wednesday.

oops, sorry about that- Monday December 8th.