Citi Field

[GordonGecko]

Unfortunately, I'm no Donald Trump, although I've seen him on the television and I've visited his casinos - but the way I see it, since a lot of you Baseball Fever season ticket holders have posted your seat locations, I'll just pay you all a visit... if you see a big fat guy with a camera who looks like he lives in the Homeless shelter, don't be afraid... that's just me... :eek:

Holy crap, Gary is really Michael Moore!

it all makes sense now...

[dimswits]

I'm in too guys, Friday plan, Sec 501 row 4 seats 11-12. A little nervous about being close to the aisle/stairs...

[Saltzy23]

Holy crap, Gary is really Michael Moore!

it all makes sense now...
Well...speaking of homeless shelters the other shoe that I had a sneaky suspecion was coming dropped today...

Add my name to the OTHER growing list we have on this board too now...

The list of people that have been laid off...

Ahh...the freaking joys of busting you ass to get your job done for years, and working hard day in/day out all to be told in 5 words by a woman that a week ago you contributed $50 towards a Xmas gift towards..."Your job has been eliminated"...

I am officially a Mets scalper by trade now....thats just great...

OH....Im going to Vegas on the 16th....should be a blast not spending any money while I'm there...and say good bye to Spring Training too...

Wow...I'm unemployed....thats crazy...

[ribant]

Sorry man. That really s*cks

[tomzpc]

Well...speaking of homeless shelters the other shoe that I had a sneaky suspecion was coming dropped today...

Add my name to the OTHER growing list we have on this board too now...

The list of people that have been laid off...

Ahh...the freaking joys of busting you ass to get your job done for years, and working hard day in/day out all to be told in 5 words by a woman that a week ago you contributed $50 towards a Xmas gift towards..."Your job has been eliminated"...

I am officially a Mets scalper by trade now....thats just great...

OH....Im going to Vegas on the 16th....should be a blast not spending any money while I'm there...and say good bye to Spring Training too...

Wow...I'm unemployed....thats crazy...

Oh man, that bites Saltzy. Sorry man. I think I mentioned it before but everyone in my office (6 of them) except for myself and the boss have been laid off. I'm safe as long as he keeps the business running since he probably can't do it without me but if the new jobs start coming in any slower than they are right now then it may just come to the point where he has to shut the doors and look for a job himself. Being a Licensed Land Surveyor I can always work for myself but if there's no jobs to be had then that doesn't mean all that much.

This economy is brutal and it may get worse since there are still tons of sub-primes heading towards foreclosure.

Hang in there my friend. Hope you can stay afloat in the meantime. We still have the new sseason and the new stadium to look forward to.

[MetsWrightNow]

Add my name to the OTHER growing list we have on this board too now...
The list of people that have been laid off...
...
Wow...I'm unemployed....thats crazy...

I'm really sorry to hear that Saltzy. I can't believe it. I'm not sure how many others I can speak for on this board, but I feel as if most of us have good rapport here, and hearing something like this is quite sobering. I always got the impression you were a hard working individual and hearing that you've lost your job makes me worry that much more about my own.

I hope you bounce back quickly.

[Dishy24]

Awww, Saltzy-- so sorry-- that really does s*ck!

[GordonGecko]

Wow...I'm unemployed....thats crazy...

Make sure you tell your lawyer that your boss touched your ass and when you complained you lost your job. That should get you an extra 100K to play with :D

[Saltzy23]

I'm really sorry to hear that Saltzy. I can't believe it. I'm not sure how many others I can speak for on this board, but I feel as if most of us have good rapport here, and hearing something like this is quite sobering. I always got the impression you were a hard working individual and hearing that you've lost your job makes me worry that much more about my own.

I hope you bounce back quickly.
Yeah...its kinda hitting me now...I cant believe I dont work at my company anymore...

I loved my job goddam it...(and I was good at it)

The good thing is that I have a TON of contacts(I actually set up an interview with someone that may have something available at my company as I was walking out and worst case may know of other openings avaikable in and out of my company... and I got another one in the hopper that my recruiter called me about a few weeks ago that I just called in about and is still available)....what can I say, Im proactive and I HATE the thought of not working.

Its a crazy thing having a bunch of people say they want you somewhere, have them say they know you work hard and do a good job(and I stand by the fact that I do a good job. Im telling prospective employers to PLEASE call my old company for references)...and yet be told you're not wanted anymore....(actually, its kinda like what happened here last month)

Anyway, no one should feel safe right now. I was still being put on projects and being given work literally up until they decided they were laying me off. Apprarenty the brainacs that have ran my division into the ground decided that they were combining and expanding my role, and that would require certain skills(that I actually do have), but they dont feel I currently have. And that...as they say....was that... Instead of giving me a chance to grow into "Super-Me" they forgo everything Ive did for them and all the knowledge I have to go out and 'find' "Super-me" amongst the crowd....at only a slightly greater cost than I was costing...how nice...

Oh, the best part was giving myself 3 REALLY nice cuts on the plexi glass for my brick as I threw it in my bag and left....Ive been bleeding for 2 hours...

What a day...

[Mister B.]

Add my name to the OTHER growing list we have on this board too now...

The list of people that have been laid off...



I was just checking in during another less-than-glamorous lunch at my desk, and saw your news. Guess I should be glad to even have a desk.

"Sorry to hear it" doesn't do justice to the situation, of course. Another kick in the butt from Life. I hope you got a fair package. Here's where your resilience, tenacity and (legendary) passion about everything that comes your way, will serve you well. My money's on you...

[mandrake]

Yeah...its kinda hitting me now...I cant believe I dont work at my company anymore...

f*ck... I mean..for real F*CK....I loved my job goddam it...(and I was good at it)

The good thing is that I have a TON of contacts(I actually set up an interview with someone that may have something available at my company as I was walking out and worst case may know of other openings avaikable in and out of my company... and I got another one in the hopper that my recruiter called me about a few weeks ago that I just called in about and is still available)....what can I say, Im proactive and I HATE the thought of not working.

Its a crazy thing having a bunch of people say they want you somewhere, have them say they know you work hard and do a good job(and I stand by the fact that I do a good job. Im telling prospective employers to PLEASE call my old company for references)...and yet be told you're not wanted anymore....(actually, its kinda like what happened here last month)

Anyway, no one should feel safe right now. I was still being put on projects and being given work literally up until they decided they were laying me off. Apprarenty the brainacs that have ran my division into the ground decided that they were combining and expanding my role, and that would require certain skills(that I actually do have), but they dont feel I currently have. And that...as they say....was that... Instead of giving me a chance to grow into "Super-Me" they forgo everything Ive did for them and all the knowledge I have to go out and 'find' "Super-me" amongst the crowd....at only a slightly greater cost than I was costing...how nice...

Oh, the best part was giving myself 3 REALLY nice cuts on the plexi glass for my brick as I threw it in my bag and left....Ive been bleeding for 2 hours...

What a day...

Saltzy, it may not help you today, but take it from someone who has been there; you will survive and thrive. It happened to me a few years ago. After 9/11, I was a company hero for running a dept at an emergency shelter for 9/12 thru 9/14. I walked on water, bonuses, awards, everyone blowing smoke up my a$$. Just over 2 1/2 years later, the dept found out they had made a $15 million dollar error (nothing to do with me). Seems some honcho allowed a $15million GNMA to be placed as collateral in place of a US T Bond. When a fly by nite company went under, the bank thought it had collateral: but GNMA's pay down so we had zero dollars. And even though I had nothing to do with it, the axes were out and blood had to be given. And yours truly, the hero of 9/11 at my company, was soon sitting on a train eating a PB&J wondering what I was going to tell my wife and kids. To make a long story short, it ended up being the best thing that ever happened to me as I changed careers, changed my lifestyle, and changed my life.

It's a cliche, buddy, but it is always darkest right before dawn.

[Saltzy23]

I was just checking in during another less-than-glamorous lunch at my desk, and saw your news. Guess I should be glad to even have a desk.

"Sorry to hear it" doesn't do justice to the situation, of course. Another kick in the butt from Life. I hope you got a fair package. Here's where your resilience, tenacity and (legendary) passion about everything that comes your way, will serve you well. My money's on you...
Thanks to you all...

Im fine. Like I said, I kinda had an odd feeling for a while something was up. Bottom line is my division has all sorts of issues. The big shots arent gonna fire(or take 1% of the blame) themselves...its the peoples fault we dont have any firm policies or procedures in place, not their bosses...rrrrrright....(with a heavy dose of sh*tty economy thrown in)...and wallah...."We need to revamp"...Im not the only one, and thats why Im not "upset", Im just pissed that all my leverage at a company I had a great name at is in the sh*tter...

Eh, what the hell...maybe someone here needs someone. If so please feel free to call anyone in IT/Finance/HR at Marsh McLennan(specifically Marsh)...Im confident theyll back me up...

...crapCrapCRAP!!!...Im a drudge to society!!!....a non-contributer!!!...everything I hate in the world!!!

(I realize Ill be OK...but Im not big on patience IF ya cant tell)

[tfc3rid]

Sorry to hear it Saltzy... You're a tenacious SOB and I know you'll get things back as soon as you can... Those contacts are a wonderful thing to have!

My heart goes out to everyone here who is searching for a job. Sorry I can't help, I'm an engineer.

[Captain Cold Nose]

Sorry to hear about this, Saltzy. something tells me it won't be long on the outside for you, though.

I've always liked it when members of this board rally around one of their own.

[Saltzy23]

Sorry to hear about this, Saltzy. something tells me it won't be long on the outside for you, though.

I've always liked it when members of this board rally around one of their own.
Wow...empathy from "The Man" on a day where The Man shat all over me...I must have really gotten through to some people here, huh...

I just wanna say again, and with 100% sincerity Thank You Guys, from the bottom of my heart...I'll be honest, hearing this stuff from collegues, friends and my family the last few hours is one thing, but hearing it from people that only know me by my insane ramblings on this board is actually better. Its objective. Its not just people kissing my ass cause they "know me"...hearing people tell me over and over that they know Im a survivor(both here and on my way out this morning) and they know Ill be OK puts me at ease(at least a little)...

FYI to all you employers out there, I was fired 4 hours ago(and told I can work till the end of the week or leave whenever I want before that if I want to, LOL!!!....I mean COME ON!!!...I think I almost laughed at my now ex-bosses face) and Im already updating and posting my resume on the job boards. Everyone keeps telling me to take it slow. F that. I WANNA work. I cant believe my alarm clock wont go off tomorrow...Im a creature of routine. No Mets. No Job. No Sun? Bad news for Saltzy..

Anyway, in an odd way this validates my crazy bananas fandom. All I ever tell people that say I take it too seriously or its "just a game" and whatnot is what you DONT get is that The Mets dont ever lay me off, break up with me, or not show up. The ticket says 4/13 @7 pm, there will be a game 4/13 @ 7 pm, and if there isnt it wasnt their fault(usually). 162 games. April-October. Every year. A community of people that share my passion(and try to pick me up when Im down) even without ever "meeting me", all cause were part of the same army, all cause we want to share the same thing together...

Awesome...especially taking into account the state of the world right now...simply awesome...

People can say whatever they want to me for the rest of my natural life. I NEED baseball and the Mets. I need them to show me that theres something in this completely f'd up world that makes sense to me....and that Im a part of forever....and that wont abandon me when I need it the most....basically baseball, the Mets and...YOU GUYS!!!

[peterrod16]

hang in there saltzy.

Sounds like we should do a baseball Fever BBQ at Citi field Parking lot.

[Flushing Roots]

Wow...empathy from "The Man" on a day where The Man shat all over me...I must have really gotten through to some people here, huh...

I just wanna say again, and with 100% sincerity Thank You Guys, from the bottom of my heart...I'll be honest, hearing this stuff from collegues, friends and my family the last few hours is one thing, but hearing it from people that only know me by my insane ramblings on this board is actually better. Its objective. Its not just people kissing my ass cause they "know me"...hearing people tell me over and over that they know Im a survivor(both here and on my way out this morning) and they know Ill be OK puts me at ease(at least a little)...

FYI to all you employers out there, I was fired 4 hours ago(and told I can work till the end of the week or leave whenever I want before that if I want to, LOL!!!....I mean COME ON!!!...I think I almost laughed at my now ex-bosses face) and Im already updating and posting my resume on the job boards. Everyone keeps telling me to take it slow. F that. I WANNA work. I cant believe my alarm clock wont go off tomorrow...Im a creature of routine. No Mets. No Job. No Sun? Bad news for Saltzy..

Anyway, in an odd way this validates my crazy bananas fandom. All I ever tell people that say I take it too seriously or its "just a game" and whatnot is what you DONT get is that The Mets dont ever lay me off, break up with me, or not show up. The ticket says 4/13 @7 pm, there will be a game 4/13 @ 7 pm, and if there isnt it wasnt their fault(usually). 162 games. April-October. Every year. A community of people that share my passion(and try to pick me up when Im down) even without ever "meeting me", all cause were part of the same army, all cause we want to share the same thing together...

Awesome...especially taking into account the state of the world right now...simply awesome...

People can say whatever they want to me for the rest of my natural life. I NEED baseball and the Mets. I need them to show me that theres something in this completely f'd up world that makes sense to me....and that Im a part of forever....and that wont abandon me when I need it the most....basically baseball, the Mets and...YOU GUYS!!! You'll be okay Saltzy! It s*cks right now but you seem like a bright, tenacious guy and you'll find something. Mandrake is right, "it's always darkest before the dawn." I've been there and done that. Just don't get down on yourself - counterproductive. Keep us posted, bro... :thumbsup:

[Saltzy23]

hang in there saltzy.

Sounds like we should do a baseball Fever BBQ at Citi field Parking lot.
Im in for the straws!!!(maybe the napkins too if my new scratch-off ticket career Im starting with the bums at the bodega downstairs takes off like I think it will)...

AAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

[Shea1012]

Hey Saltzy - I was laid off December 2nd so I know exactly how you feel - the even better news is - my wife is due with our first child in April and I'm unemployed...Awesome.

My only advice is to be patient - almost nobody is hiring right now and in fact, recruiters aren't even calling or emailing back for the most part. (If anyone has any recruiters who do call back, please PM me - NYU Stern MBA with 8+years in financial services - looking to continue financial services or get into corporate finance).

Like I said - you're going to be patient most likely because it is pretty bleak out there. If yo uwere consulting you might have an edge - tons of comapny's have been forced to hire financial advisers who definitely could not have been staffed for the amount of work they now have.

[nymdan]

Sorry to hear about your job, Saltzy.

[Wall-E]

Saltz..just think..

K-Rod...Putz...no more comeback from behind losses in 2009!

[Saltzy23]

Hey Saltzy - I was laid off December 2nd so I know exactly how you feel - the even better news is - my wife is due with our first child in April and I'm unemployed...Awesome.

My only advice is to be patient - almost nobody is hiring right now and in fact, recruiters aren't even calling or emailing back for the most part. (If anyone has any recruiters who do call back, please PM me - NYU Stern MBA with 8+years in financial services - looking to continue financial services or get into corporate finance).

Like I said - you're going to be patient most likely because it is pretty bleak out there. If yo uwere consulting you might have an edge - tons of comapny's have been forced to hire financial advisers who definitely could not have been staffed for the amount of work they now have.

Wow...that puts things into perspective...

I'm an adapter, so ill just learn to throttle things back a little for a while...

I was a consultant in my previous life(and don't wanna go back) but Ill see how it goes. Like I said, I know a lot of people both in my field(HRIS/SQL/Comp) and at my old company. I have 2 "leads" but I certainly know this may not be easy...

[Reyes07HOF]

I talked to my sales agent about getting a Partial Plan yesterday . One Day Made A huge difference Massive Ticket Sales Today Everything seems to be on the verge of selling out .

Great For Season Ticket Holders Just hoping not to lose money if they need to dump a few games

Weekday Plan Got hit the hardest .

If you can sell First game for $200 you got 14 tickets for $63 Bucks

[GordonGecko]

I talked to my sales agent about getting a Partial Plan yesterday . One Day Made A huge difference Massive Ticket Sales Today Everything seems to be on the verge of selling out .

Great For Season Ticket Holders Just hoping not to lose money if they need to dump a few games

Weekday Plan Got hit the hardest .

If you can sell First game for $200 you got 14 tickets for $63 Bucks

Yeah but who wants to sell the first ever game at a ballpark. StubHub prices are very cheap for opening day, I'm expecting prices to go through the roof in March

[Saltzy23]

In all my lunacy today I forgot to mention that my buddy that had a 7 game plan last year decided to upgrade to Full seasons and was offered Sec 524, Row 3...4 off the aisle...

Even if those are in those quasi-obstructed areas I cant believe he was able to get those this far into the game. Either way, it'll be cool to have a friend 2 rows back...

[dengal]

I got the Weekday Plan - Section 507, Row 13. I was on the web site at exactly 10:00 this morning.

[nymdan]

I just got an e-mail about a ticket plan presale for "Flushing Flash" newsletter subscribers.

Geez, are there going to be any single game tickets available for the general public?

[Dishy24]

I just got an e-mail about a ticket plan presale for "Flushing Flash" newsletter subscribers.

Geez, are there going to be any single game tickets available for the general public?

I got the same email, plus another one for "CLUB METS" members-- I guess Club Mets isn't so "exclusive"! So much for $19.99 getting club members "exclusive" pre-sales, when FREE subscribers to the "Fluching Flash" received the same offer!! Oh, different passwords though-- one is KROD, while the other is CLUBMETS!

[peterrod16]

I just got an e-mail about a ticket plan presale for "Flushing Flash" newsletter subscribers.

Geez, are there going to be any single game tickets available for the general public?

i am seriously debating whether to get a weekday or friday plan.
I think the mets will hold under 5,000 tickets for every home game.
I just wish i could sit in a seat at CF before i make the purchase.

[mandrake]

I just got an e-mail about a ticket plan presale for "Flushing Flash" newsletter subscribers.

Geez, are there going to be any single game tickets available for the general public?

"KROD" is the special password. Like the entire metro area will keep this a secret? I think that the Mets, as discussed before, were hoping to have 40,000 full STH's. When that failed, they would like to have 40,000 full/partial STH's.
I'll venture a guess that they will have 35,000 seats sold for every game (full and partials) before they have any singles . Not bad for the owners, and really not that bad for fans.
After all, those are much better odds than trying to get Giants, Jets, or Rangers tickets. (not to mention that other team up in the Bronx).

[jfvmets]

In all my lunacy today I forgot to mention that my buddy that had a 7 game plan last year decided to upgrade to Full seasons and was offered Sec 524, Row 3...4 off the aisle...

Even if those are in those quasi-obstructed areas I cant believe he was able to get those this far into the game. Either way, it'll be cool to have a friend 2 rows back...

Hey, make sure those seats are not obstructud i was in section 510 row 2 aisle and they call me back 3 week after and let me know that my seats were going to be obstucted view due to stairways, and they had to change me to the middle of the row, i will prefer aisle but no obsturcted view seats are much better.

[tomzpc]

In all my lunacy today I forgot to mention that my buddy that had a 7 game plan last year decided to upgrade to Full seasons and was offered Sec 524, Row 3...4 off the aisle...

Even if those are in those quasi-obstructed areas I cant believe he was able to get those this far into the game. Either way, it'll be cool to have a friend 2 rows back...

Nice catch on his part. My guess is that they aren't obstructed at all, at least by the Mets definition of obstructed. Isn't Kooos in row 3?

[tomzpc]

I got the same email, plus another one for "CLUB METS" members-- I guess Club Mets isn't so "exclusive"! So much for $19.99 getting club members "exclusive" pre-sales, when FREE subscribers to the "Fluching Flash" received the same offer!! Oh, different passwords though-- one is KROD, while the other is CLUBMETS!

Tricia, Club Mets membership is free for Season ticket holders. Saltzy was the one who told me after he also laid out the $19 that he shouldn't have.
Although it said somewhere that we wouldn't get anything until mid/late January so you at least got the pre-sale announcement!

[Saltzy23]

Tricia, Club Mets membership is free for Season ticket holders. Saltzy was the one who told me after he also laid out the $19 that he shouldn't have.
Although it said somewhere that we wouldn't get anything until mid/late January so you at least got the pre-sale announcement!
Yea...that $19 probably wasnt the smartest idea, nor were the 3 jerseys I bought, nor the new camera I bought...nor the Vegas trip I booked...

I emailed them 3 times asking about a refund and still havent heard back. Lets just say now Ive got some time to ensure I get my money back...

(anyone have any spare change?)

[Dishy24]

Tricia, Club Mets membership is free for Season ticket holders. Saltzy was the one who told me after he also laid out the $19 that he shouldn't have.
Although it said somewhere that we wouldn't get anything until mid/late January so you at least got the pre-sale announcement!

CRAP! Really?? Free for STH's??? Well Saltzy- if you have any luck in getting a refund on your Club Mets membership-- please let me know how!

[Ralf]

Yea...that $19 probably wasnt the smartest idea, nor were the 3 jerseys I bought, nor the new camera I bought...nor the Vegas trip I booked...

I emailed them 3 times asking about a refund and still havent heard back. Lets just say now Ive got some time to ensure I get my money back...

(anyone have any spare change?)

Did you at least get a severance? Do you qualify under the Warn Act for the 60 day notice?

[Saltzy23]

Did you at least get a severance? Do you qualify under the Warn Act for the 60 day notice?
I dont wanna take over the whole thread with my lifes problems, but no...I got the rest of the week paid, and the option of working the rest of the day...and my notice was 'your job has been eliminated, get out'

Ive already explained this to Mr. B, but I really got screwed. Nutshell, I've worked at the company for roughly 2 years. 8 months ago applied for a FT job I really wanted in another area. Was told they werent sure I would be able to do the job, but theyd be willing to offer it to me in what they call a 'Look/See' period. Id have to be termed as a FT ee, and rehired as a contingent for roughly 3-6 months, then Id be a FT ee again. I WILLINGLY gave up my benefits thinking long term its a good move. 3 months ago I ask my new boss if we're still on schedule and she looks up and says, "I dont see why not"...I relaxed a little. Last month I asked again, cause we were past the 6 month period, "We know about you. Its just the way things are right now"...I understood...

Yesterday I got fired...

Bottom line is that somewhere in there they KNEW the job was gonna be in a larger capacity than previously thought, decided to not tell me the whole situation had changed and essentilly I was now auditioning for a TOTALLY different job, let me come in every day knowing I thought it was just a matter of time, all while I basically was a dead man walking....the rage I have over the time they cost me to look elsewhere while the economy collapsed I dont think will ever totally subside in me. ALL they needed to do was say, "Look we realize we told you one thing, but even youd admit that the job as structured is ineffective. We're gonna be restructuring the dept, and to be honest you may or may not be a part of that"....I would have been FINE with that...

Lesson to all you teenagers out there. Trust you mom. Trust yourself. Trust no one else...EVER..These people treated me like family, to toss me on the street with no notice whatsoever so they could save probably $20-$30k/yr...learn from that...the world is not a nice place...

[Flushing Roots]

Tricia, Club Mets membership is free for Season ticket holders. Saltzy was the one who told me after he also laid out the $19 that he shouldn't have.
Although it said somewhere that we wouldn't get anything until mid/late January so you at least got the pre-sale announcement!What do Club Mets members get?

[Ralf]

What do Club Mets members get?

http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/nym/fan_forum/club_mets.jsp

[Gary Dunaier]

What do Club Mets members get?

The basics, from the Mets' website...

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Club Mets Members-Only Section

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Team Store Discount

Take 10% off at the Mets Team Store (will be located off the Rotunda at Citi Field) on non-game days. Club Mets members must show their 2009 Club Mets Membership ID Card at the time of purchase to redeem the 10% discount. Starting in April 2009, the store will be open at Citi Field from 10am-5pm, 7 days a week, on non-game days.


Club Mets Ticket Offer

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[GordonGecko]

Club Mets Members-Only Section

Members of Club Mets that purchase a 2009 Club Mets membership will have access to special offers and content on the members-only section of the site. You must have a valid mets.com username and password to enter, and must have purchased a 2009 Club Mets membership. The e-mail used upon sign-up will be your Club Mets membership e-mail. To ensure that each member can access their online benefits, please use a unique e-mail and password for each membership purchased.
For a nano-second there I thought I would have access to a special area at Citi Field. NOPE, just the website. The Mets club is a marketing gimmick and doesn't give you much of any value except for some cheap souvenirs.

• Official 2009 Membership ID Card & Welcome Letter from the Mets
- makes a good meorabillia souvenir but otherwise who cares

• Complimentary 2009 MLB.com Gameday Audio subscription
- Gameday audio is a rerun of out of market games 45 minutes after they've finished, who will listen to that?

• 15% discount at Mets Clubhouse Shops
- can't you get this discount elswehere? aren't the shops way overpriced anyways?

• Special online mets.com Shop discounts throughout the season
- see above

• Access to a members-only page on mets.com and opportunity to receive special Club Mets e-mails
- flushing flash is free, emails are worth the electrons they're printed on

• Potential pre-sale ticket opportunities
- will wait and see, I doubt you'll get more than a shot at Monday Nationals tickets

• Complimentary Official Game Notes at Citi Field
- This could be kind of neat, is this a print out you get a game or some worthless mass email?

[ribant]

• Complimentary 2009 MLB.com Gameday Audio subscription
- Gameday audio is a rerun of out of market games 45 minutes after they've finished, who will listen to that?


• Complimentary Official Game Notes at Citi Field
- This could be kind of neat, is this a print out you get a game or some worthless mass email?

Damn, I thought Gamesday Audio was real time. I was looking forward to picking up the Red Sox games

The game notes are fun, I used to get them at Knicks games.

[StadiumPage]

GameDay Audio is actually live games. I've had it for years. Definetly worth it if you don't get AM reception in your office for day Met games.

That in itself goes for $15/year I think...

[Dishy24]

GameDay Audio is actually live games. I've had it for years. Definetly worth it if you don't get AM reception in your office for day Met games.

That in itself goes for $15/year I think...

It is in 'real time'-- I always subscribe to it so I can at least listen to Mets games on my laptop when we travel. This was the main reason I didn't mind the $20 Club Mets fee, I figured i'd be paying $15 for GDA anyway...

[GordonGecko]

It is in 'real time'-- I always subscribe to it so I can at least listen to Mets games on my laptop when we travel. This was the main reason I didn't mind the $20 Club Mets fee, I figured i'd be paying $15 for GDA anyway...

Hmm, ok I guess you guys know better than me. I must have misread:

Regular Season Weekend U.S. National Live Blackout: Due to Major League Baseball exclusivities, live games occurring each Saturday with a scheduled start time after 1:10 PM ET or before 7:05 PM ET and each Sunday with a scheduled start time after 5:00 PM ET, will be blacked out in the United States (including the territories of Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands). Live Audio of such games is available as part of any MLB.TV subscription or as part of the MLB.com Gameday Audio Package. Each game will be available 45 minutes after the conclusion of the game as an archived game (archived games are blackout free).

Postseason Live Blackout: Due to Major League Baseball exclusivities, during the MLB Postseason, all live games will be blacked out in the United States (including the territories of Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands) and Canada. Live Audio of MLB Postseason games is available as part of any MLB.TV subscription or as part of the MLB.com Gameday Audio Package. Each game will be available 45 minutes after the conclusion of the game as an archived game (archived games are blackout free).

http://www.mlb.com/mlb/subscriptions/index.jsp

The audio would make the membership worth something if it's live. I'm not complaining about getting it for free though :)

[tomzpc]

What exactly are the "game notes"?

[Gary Dunaier]

"Game Notes" are supposedly the same information given to the media... which, by the way, you can get for free, for all clubs, at their websites. Go to "News," click on "Press Pass," then click "View Game Notes," and you can select either the latest notes from each team or click on "Press Pass Archives" to see older media notes for each team.

[GordonGecko]

"Game Notes" are supposedly the same information given to the media... which, by the way, you can get for free, for all clubs, at their websites. Go to "News," click on "Press Pass," then click "View Game Notes," and you can select either the latest notes from each team or click on "Press Pass Archives" to see older media notes for each team.
Yeah that's what I thought, they're repackaging free material to charge for it. Good info there

[tomzpc]

"Game Notes" are supposedly the same information given to the media... which, by the way, you can get for free, for all clubs, at their websites. Go to "News," click on "Press Pass," then click "View Game Notes," and you can select either the latest notes from each team or click on "Press Pass Archives" to see older media notes for each team.

Ah, but do they create a new set of game notes for distribution for every game? If so, then I could see it being a cool perk, albeit a small one, since very few people will go online to try and access that day's game notes and have them printed before leaving for the ballpark.

edit....found em online right where Gary said. http://presspass.mlb.com/pp_viewer.asp?d=42969 Thanks Gary.

[CoreyNYC]

I thought the audio and video was blacked out if you live within the team's (SNY & WFAN) designated broadcast region.

[GordonGecko]

I thought the audio and video was blacked out if you live within the team's (SNY & WFAN) designated broadcast region.
Yeah, so you can't hear/see Mets and Yankee games but you can for every other team

[nymdan]

"KROD" is the special password. Like the entire metro area will keep this a secret? I think that the Mets, as discussed before, were hoping to have 40,000 full STH's. When that failed, they would like to have 40,000 full/partial STH's.
I'll venture a guess that they will have 35,000 seats sold for every game (full and partials) before they have any singles . Not bad for the owners, and really not that bad for fans.
After all, those are much better odds than trying to get Giants, Jets, or Rangers tickets. (not to mention that other team up in the Bronx).
Anybody know the number of single game tickets they're required to hold back?

If it's only 5,000, that could end up being a nightmare, the same way they announced crowds of 55,000 at Shea and probably only had 45,000, since people with these packs and season tickets won't go to every game.

It won't be as dramatic as it was at Shea since there will be a lot of people buying and selling on eBay and Stubhub, but if they were to do that, there still would be a ton of empty seats.

[The Fonz]

Yeah, so you can't hear/see Mets and Yankee games but you can for every other team

you wouldnt need it for mets anyway, because you can always go to www.wfan.com and listen live...i do it every morning for boomer and carton while i get ready for work, check email, etc. (better reception then actual radio)

[Reyes07HOF]

Looks Like Most Partial Plans are sold out On the Mets website they Updated it .

[GordonGecko]

Looks Like Most Partial Plans are sold out On the Mets website they Updated it .
Weekend and Friday plans don't seem to be selling very well
http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/nym/ticketing/season_plans.jsp

[The Fonz]

Weekend and Friday plans don't seem to be selling very well
http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/nym/ticketing/season_plans.jsp

friday was my backup if i couldn't get seats for saturday plan.

[Reyes07HOF]

From the Looks of it . There will be no Opening day for public sales .

[GordonGecko]

From the Looks of it . There will be no Opening day for public sales .

The five seats left will be available via lottery for the 1,023,892 fans who apply for the drawing

[GordonGecko]

Anyone have a code for the '08 mets 7-pack holder presale? I want to check out what inventory is actually left on their system

[Dishy24]

Anyone have a code for the '08 mets 7-pack holder presale? I want to check out what inventory is actually left on their system

You can use either KROD or CLUBMETS

[GordonGecko]

You can use either KROD or CLUBMETS
Thanks Dishy, but those are the flushing flash presale codes that begin tomorrow morning. I'm pretty sure the 7-pack presale is still ongoing but I could be wrong

[Petemc1969]

The presale code for 7-pack holders is PLANS.

[GordonGecko]

The presale code for 7-pack holders is PLANS.

Works, thanks!

Weekday plans only Promenade outfield left, best I'm finding is 528 row 15 or 501 row 17

[Dishy24]

Thanks Dishy, but those are the flushing flash presale codes that begin tomorrow morning. I'm pretty sure the 7-pack presale is still ongoing but I could be wrong

Ooops... sorry, Gordon!

[GordonGecko]

Anyone know what this "box only" business is all about?

[Reyes07HOF]

Looks like 40 games plan pricing

[StadiumPage]

you wouldnt need it for mets anyway, because you can always go to www.wfan.com and listen live...i do it every morning for boomer and carton while i get ready for work, check email, etc. (better reception then actual radio)

Not true, you can't get Mets games on WFAN.com's audio feed. There are no local restrictions on gameday audio through mlb.com. I work in Manhattan and listen to the Mets day games in my office all the time through gameday audio.

MLB.tv (video) has local blackout restrictions, but not the audio.

[peterrod16]

As of now Saturday,Sunday & Weekday 15 game packs
LF Landing, Prom Box & Prom Infield are sold out.
It will be very tough for me to get opening day tickets via weekday plan but i will hope for the best.

[The Fonz]

Not true, you can't get Mets games on WFAN.com's audio feed. There are no local restrictions on gameday audio through mlb.com. I work in Manhattan and listen to the Mets day games in my office all the time through gameday audio.

MLB.tv (video) has local blackout restrictions, but not the audio.

Really? I didn't know you don't get it for games.. I only used the website feed for boomer and carton until i get to my car...now i Know.

[GordonGecko]

As of now Saturday,Sunday & Weekday 15 game packs
LF Landing, Prom Box & Prom Infield are sold out.
It will be very tough for me to get opening day tickets via weekday plan but i will hope for the best.
Well they aren't available right now but that doesn't mean they're sold out. I bet there will be plenty of PL outfield available for tomorrow's sale to email subscribers

[CoreyNYC]

you wouldnt need it for mets anyway, because you can always go to www.wfan.com and listen live...i do it every morning for boomer and carton while i get ready for work, check email, etc. (better reception then actual radio)

They blackout game broadcasts on WFAN but sometimes you can get them on
http://www.foxsports980.com/main.html, sometimes this Albany station forgets to shut off the online stream when they broadcast the game locally on AM.

[Reyes07HOF]

Try 3 Seats

[tfc3rid]

I know this doesn't belong in this thread but I thought MLB was going to change the TV blackout restrictions for 2009....

[peterrod16]

this is what i found at 10AM
Section 528 Row 16 seat 3
$269.00 plus $25 service fee
But there is a $40 order charge
total is $334
If i call up the tickets office can i get this $40 order fee waived?

[Saltzy23]

this is what i found at 10AM
Section 528 Row 16 seat 3
$269.00 plus $25 service fee
But there is a $40 order charge
total is $334
If i call up the tickets office can i get this $40 order fee waived?
Negatory good buddy...

[peterrod16]

Negatory good buddy...

well then i will not buy a 15 game pack.
I will search on stubhub for one ticket two opening day or
Get a ticket to yanks vs tribe 4/17 1PM then travel to queens to see mets vs brewers 7pm
If i do that saltzy i will buy you a beer

[Saltzy23]

Ha, thanks...

Im doing some pre-sale messing around. WHEW. Welcome to a new day of Mets BO ticket availability...

Im starting to think again, and even in this economy, that they will sell every single seat to every single game. Not sure whats going on with the EL, but every plan right now basically only has seats on the far fringes of each section...

God, its so close I can taste it...

[GordonGecko]

this is what i found at 10AM
Section 528 Row 16 seat 3
$269.00 plus $25 service fee
But there is a $40 order charge
total is $334
If i call up the tickets office can i get this $40 order fee waived?

I've always been able to waive the order charge by calling a rep, but they always charge you a service fee (for printing + DHL/UPS delivery)

[tfc3rid]

Friend of mine bought a 15 game Friday pack yesterday and got 517 Row 17...

I don't think I will be moving close than my 521 Row 8 for my seasons... That's ok...

I think the number of Seasons and Plans being sold is staggering... I figured they would seel the EQ of about 28K tix but it's feeling like it is going to be a lot more.

[Saltzy23]

I've always been able to waive the order charge by calling a rep, but they always charge you a service fee (for printing + DHL/UPS delivery)
Ah crap...Im sorry pete.

They waive the fee if you do it over the phone? So why have I paid $60 per ticket the last 2 years, or is that something different...

[peterrod16]

Ah crap...Im sorry pete.

They waive the fee if you do it over the phone? So why have I paid $60 per ticket the last 2 years, or is that something different...

I have a rep contact number which i will call at lunch time.
My bday is next friday and i will like to get myself a present.
Since i got a wedding and honeymoon two months and one week from now.
Any advice weekday plan vs friday plan on which plan is better

[Saltzy23]

I have a rep contact number which i will call at lunch time.
My bday is next friday and i will like to get myself a present.
Since i got a wedding and honeymoon two months and one week from now.
Any advice weekday plan vs friday plan on which plan is better
C'mon bud, you know what it boils down to...

Opening day vs. no Opening Day...

Personally(and having a rough feel for your finances) I think you should go for the plan with Opening Day in it. I really dont think you're gonna get in otherwise...

[Dishy24]

Ah crap...Im sorry pete.

They waive the fee if you do it over the phone? So why have I paid $60 per ticket the last 2 years, or is that something different...

Saltzy,
If you are a currently a STH & you call to order tickets by phone, they will waive the fees.

[ribant]

this is what i found at 10AM
Section 528 Row 16 seat 3
$269.00 plus $25 service fee
But there is a $40 order charge
total is $334
If i call up the tickets office can i get this $40 order fee waived?


Yes, you will get the order fee waived if you buy from the ticket office, but seats are going fast. All they have left are in fair territory

[ribant]

I impulse purchased a pair of Weekday plans in sec. 501 row 13. Even though the plan is a beat, I just could'nt miss the opener. So now in addition to my Friday and Sunday plans I now have tix to one great game, three good ones, and eleven bad ones.

That much said does any one want to swap a pair of seats in sect 501/13 for similar seats in the mid to high 520's for one of the Atlanta or Florida games. All my plans are on the 1B side and I wouldn't mind sitting on the other side for a game or two

[ribant]

And does any one know if you get a plan holder gift for each plan you buy, or just one per account. I bought my plans in two separate orders if that makes a difference.

[GordonGecko]

And does any one know if you get a plan holder gift for each plan you buy, or just one per account. I bought my plans in two separate orders if that makes a difference.
I think you get screwed when you only have one account. I don't always follow this advice but you should have separate accounts with separate mailing addresses and credit card info for separate seat locations so you get double the perks. I had one account with 8 sunday plan seats at Citizen's last year and they only offered me special presales for a max of either TWO or FOUR tickets for extra post season games (on top of the standard 1/2/1 NLDS/NLCS/WS) and a max of TWO parade tickets and one gift of whatever it is they were giving. I would have figured I was entitled to 8, but NOPE, they limit the goodies to PER ACCOUNT, not per seat. I figure this is what most teams do including the Mets, but retarded me I only have one Mets account and one Yankees account

[Saltzy23]

I think you get screwed when you only have one account. I don't always follow this advice but you should have separate accounts with separate mailing addresses and credit card info for separate seat locations so you get double the perks. I had one account with 8 sunday plan seats at Citizen's last year and they only offered me special presales for a max of either TWO or FOUR tickets for extra post season games (on top of the standard 1/2/1 NLDS/NLCS/WS) and a max of TWO parade tickets and one gift of whatever it is they were giving. I would have figured I was entitled to 8, but NOPE, they limit the goodies to PER ACCOUNT, not per seat. I figure this is what most teams do including the Mets, but retarded me I only have one Mets account and one Yankees account
GG, can you repost the tier game breakdown...

Ive lost basically everything I had cause like a fool I had it all on my work laptop...and no where else...

[GordonGecko]

GG, can you repost the tier game breakdown...

Ive lost basically everything I had cause like a fool I had it all on my work laptop...and no where else...
What?? You lost access to all your data?? Wow that sucks, can't you ask to download your stuff? I'll find what I have and repost this afternoon

[Saltzy23]

What?? You lost access to all your data?? Wow that sucks, can't you ask to download your stuff? I'll find what I have and repost this afternoon
(not trying to be cynical), but it wasnt exactly my top priority at the time. Frankly I was nauseus and just wanted to get the f out as quickly as possible...

I cut the hell out of my finger and chipped my brick as well...(deep breath)...

Its all good. Life moves on....baseball is right around the corner, and I have to be honest. If I dont get a gig by April the intensity that I will follow the 2009 season with will be LEGENDARY...I just told my roommate. I may not miss a pitch from 2/25 through the final out...

[Dishy24]

I just told my roommate. I may not miss a pitch from 2/25 through the final out...

And that is different from last season, how? :D

[PA_Mets_Fan]

Did anyone contact their rep about getting a plan? Were you able to get better sets than available on the web?

[Reyes07HOF]

Yes They they see all the seat you just see What a computer Picks

I got Sect 537 Row 8 aisle For Weekday

[peterrod16]

sales rep Dan 718-559-3013
I got Prom Infield Reserve Section 505 Row 17 Seat 7
$355 plus $25 fee $380

He said tickets are flying like crazy.
He said SRO will be behind RF Porch and other areas.

Im going to opening day.
I could have gotten 432 row 12 but i rather see the whole field.
He single game tickets should go on sale in March

[Saltzy23]

sales rep Dan 718-559-3013
I got Prom Infield Reserve Section 505 Row 17 Seat 7
$355 plus $25 fee $380

He said tickets are flying like crazy.
He said SRO will be behind RF Porch and other areas.

Im going to opening day.
I could have gotten 432 row 12 but i rather see the whole field.
He single game tickets should go on sale in March
College students(I think) are getting tickets to Opening Day...eeeeyup the avg fan is being priced out....along with 14 other games for $400

People need to shut up already....

Welcome in Pete...must feel good to know after all your posts that you are gonna be there with us...congrats!

[peterrod16]

College students(I think) are getting tickets to Opening Day...eeeeyup the avg fan is being priced out....along with 14 other games for $400

People need to shut up already....

Welcome in Pete...must feel good to know after all your posts that you are gonna be there with us...congrats!

saltzy you were dead on about demand.
The ticket rep said ticket plans are flying fast.
So if you want to see a bunch of games by them now.
He said once the single games come out its first come first serve.
I wish i would have asked him about SRO pricing

[Reyes07HOF]

My rep told me There are about 1000 Seats left for weekday Plan

[PA_Mets_Fan]

Yes They they see all the seat you just see What a computer Picks

I got Sect 537 Row 8 aisle For Weekday

Wow...those don't seem that great.

[Reyes07HOF]

to me they are compared to 533 row 17

[rewindda59]

I talked to my sales agent about getting a Partial Plan yesterday . One Day Made A huge difference Massive Ticket Sales Today Everything seems to be on the verge of selling out .

Great For Season Ticket Holders Just hoping not to lose money if they need to dump a few games

Weekday Plan Got hit the hardest .

If you can sell First game for $200 you got 14 tickets for $63 Bucks

Hey Reyes...I've actually had a lot of success with my tickets this year.

I've sold 26 games for a total of $3068 (which includes selling the sunday yankee game for 300 a ticket).

I'm keeping 22 games (including a yankee game AND opening day).

Which leaves me with 35 games left to sell.

I paid a total of 6528 for my tickets (40/tix) and now I have to sell 35 games for a total of $3460 or for (49/tix) to break ever. However, I still have 1 yankee game to sell, I will hold onto it and sell it closer to the date. Lets just say I sell it for 300 a ticket, then that leaves me with 34 games left to sell and $2860 to break even (42/tix).

I'm selling my tix for way more than 42 a piece, so I plan on going to Opening day, yankee game, plus 20 other games AND make a profit.

It's definitely the way to go. Sell 2 yankee games.

[Reyes07HOF]

I sold 43 Games already Plus I sold the Redsox games I will keep Opening day ..
Im glad I went with the Porch Or Left field Landing .

If Mets Sign Manny Very Unlikely But tickets in left field landing will jump $20 Bucks

I am averaging 55 bucks a ticket after Fees Ect

[rewindda59]

Nice nice, have you done most of your selling on CL or stubhub?

[Reyes07HOF]

Most on stubhubb a few on craigslist . Few for face value to friends Ect .

Its working out so great I was thinking of buying more lol

[Reyes07HOF]

If you would like to switch out seats I would like to sit in lf landing a couple of times

[ribant]

sales rep Dan 718-559-3013
I got Prom Infield Reserve Section 505 Row 17 Seat 7
$355 plus $25 fee $380

He said tickets are flying like crazy.
He said SRO will be behind RF Porch and other areas.

Im going to opening day.
I could have gotten 432 row 12 but i rather see the whole field.
He single game tickets should go on sale in March

Wow, nice score. I was darn happy to get 2 in Section 501 row 13 this morning.

And all the other guys are right. You do get better seats from the box office

[ribant]

College students(I think) are getting tickets to Opening Day...eeeeyup the avg fan is being priced out....along with 14 other games for $400

People need to shut up already....

Welcome in Pete...must feel good to know after all your posts that you are gonna be there with us...congrats!

Where did you hear college students are getting the tix. I never heard that

[EM0909153]

Some of these people will be paying more for opening night then they will the whole weekday plan, and complain how they are being priced out. Should be interesting for all these people who expect to get in whenever they want and how they react to it.

[ribant]

Hey Reyes...I've actually had a lot of success with my tickets this year.

I've sold 26 games for a total of $3068 (which includes selling the sunday yankee game for 300 a ticket).

I'm keeping 22 games (including a yankee game AND opening day).

Which leaves me with 35 games left to sell.

I paid a total of 6528 for my tickets (40/tix) and now I have to sell 35 games for a total of $3460 or for (49/tix) to break ever. However, I still have 1 yankee game to sell, I will hold onto it and sell it closer to the date. Lets just say I sell it for 300 a ticket, then that leaves me with 34 games left to sell and $2860 to break even (42/tix).


I'm selling my tix for way more than 42 a piece, so I plan on going to Opening day, yankee game, plus 20 other games AND make a profit.

It's definitely the way to go. Sell 2 yankee games.

I'm nowhere near seller you are, but I sold the six worst games in my Friday plan plus the Brewers and Tuesday Phillies games for anywhere from face to not quite twice face, and I still have the Yankees, Rays, and Dodgers.

I'm holding onto my Sunday plan for a while.

I'm going to give away some of the 11 "dog" games in the weekday plan. The rest go to a charity auction for the tax write off.

[EM0909153]

Curiously guys for you guys selling alot already, where are you making the bulk of your sales Stubhub, Craigslist or friends, and how active are you in selling them 3-4 months before the season actually starts.

[ribant]

Some of these people will be paying more for opening night then they will the whole weekday plan, and complain how they are being priced out. Should be interesting for all these people who expect to get in whenever they want and how they react to it.

You are right about that.

I bought the weekday plan when I realized tickets were going for $200 min. I figured I was better off buying the plan and getting rid of the rest of the games than hitting the aftermarket.

I predict there will be a short term drop in price, and maybe some seats in the 531-538 area going for $150 until they are gone.

After that watch out.

[Reyes07HOF]

Curiously guys for you guys selling alot already, where are you making the bulk of your sales Stubhub, Craigslist or friends, and how active are you in selling them 3-4 months before the season actually starts.

I sold 25 games On stubhub . 5 on craigslist . rest friends

[EM0909153]

I sold 25 games On stubhub . 5 on craigslist . rest friends

Wow how are you pricing your games on stubhub with respect to the face value to have 25 games to be sold already?

[thebeezer]

I just picked up sec. 501 row 13 on the weekday plan. Seemed to jump out considering I was pulling seats in the 530's all day.

[EM0909153]

You are right about that.

I bought the weekday plan when I realized tickets were going for $200 min. I figured I was better off buying the plan and getting rid of the rest of the games than hitting the aftermarket.

I predict there will be a short term drop in price, and maybe some seats in the 531-538 area going for $150 until they are gone.

After that watch out.

I think you're dead on, that will happen. I remember the last game at Shea prices were high until like 2-3 weeks before the game when panic set in among the brokers who sent their prices steep downhill then 2-3 days before the last game they shot up again.

[jfvmets]

I impulse purchased a pair of Weekday plans in sec. 501 row 13. Even though the plan is a beat, I just could'nt miss the opener. So now in addition to my Friday and Sunday plans I now have tix to one great game, three good ones, and eleven bad ones.

That much said does any one want to swap a pair of seats in sect 501/13 for similar seats in the mid to high 520's for one of the Atlanta or Florida games. All my plans are on the 1B side and I wouldn't mind sitting on the other side for a game or two

well is nice to get 3 plans but if you are going on sunday and friday and have weeday plan, you should upgrade and buy 2 season tickets, you will get better seats low row and all games. and you can sell easily saturday games. and keep your friday sunday ans weekday plan games..
i sold all sunday ticket plan for almost double price a couple of weekday games and already made back 1/3 of my money. still have all my friday, sat and oppening day games (easy to sell) don't what to make a big profit from my ticket but atleast go free to some games..
you can talk to a rep and they can up grade you with no charge and not loose money for the games you already bought..
think about it.

[rewindda59]

If you would like to switch out seats I would like to sit in lf landing a couple of times

yeah I know I never got back to you about that but i'm definitely interested. As soon as I figure out which games I will DEFINITELY take this year, I'll switch with you. Its the same value right?

[rewindda59]

I'm nowhere near seller you are, but I sold the six worst games in my Friday plan plus the Brewers and Tuesday Phillies games for anywhere from face to not quite twice face, and I still have the Yankees, Rays, and Dodgers.

I'm holding onto my Sunday plan for a while.

I'm going to give away some of the 11 "dog" games in the weekday plan. The rest go to a charity auction for the tax write off.


Nice that sounds like a good deal. I need to figure out all of the tax write offs. I'm a 23 year old staff accountant 1.5 years out of college, so I figure I need to start researching more on this haha

[rewindda59]

Curiously guys for you guys selling alot already, where are you making the bulk of your sales Stubhub, Craigslist or friends, and how active are you in selling them 3-4 months before the season actually starts.


I sold 10 on CL, 3 on Stubhub and 15 to friends/word of mouth...

I kept a good relationship with alot of people that bought tickets last year from craigslist that still buy from me.


On Stubhub....
I sold the Phillies 6/10 game and made a $22/ticket profit after all fees.
I sold the Pirates 5/9 game and made a $15/ticket profit after all fees.


I'm not really looking to make money, that's not my #1 priority, but obviously it'd be nice. i just want to break even and be able to go to 20 or so games.

I'd rather have most of my tickets accounted for before the season starts so its less of a hassel to try to find a buyer for unwanted games.

Last year I went into the season with 14 games left to sell and ended up eating 3 of them because I couldn't find a buyer (and i couldnt go).

But I'm guessing as soon as football is over and spring training start, ticket sales will boost big time.

[EM0909153]

Nice that sounds like a good deal. I need to figure out all of the tax write offs. I'm a 23 year old staff accountant 1.5 years out of college, so I figure I need to start researching more on this haha

Haha, I'm 22, and an accountant too, just finished college last month

[citimouse]

Did anyone contact their rep about getting a plan? Were you able to get better sets than available on the web?

It's not quite the same thing, but early on I called my rep to see if it was possible to upgrade the seats for one of my plans (I have Sat and Fri plans). He said that I should just keep searching the online system to if better seats popped up. (This was back when partial plans first went on sale.)

I was suspicious, but he said that the reps and the online system access the same seat database.

[Ralf]

To jump in this convo:
I've sold 1/3 of my tickets (27 games) all in one shot; $2000 total. The rest I'll sell sporadically throughout the year. I like to keep my options open. Breaking even on unused games is all I care about next year.

[tfc3rid]

To jump in this convo:
I've sold 1/3 of my tickets (27 games) all in one shot; $2000 total. The rest I'll sell sporadically throughout the year. I like to keep my options open. Breaking even on unused games is all I care about next year.

I'm planning on floating a trial balloon right now... I am going to list one or two April 2009 games on StubHub. Most likely the thursday game of the opening week and one of the Milwaukee games. I'm looking at the SH prices and am very shocked. I see people selling PRI for 25 bucks... I was going to charge more like 60.

[Ralf]

I'm planning on floating a trial balloon right now... I am going to list one or two April 2009 games on StubHub. Most likely the thursday game of the opening week and one of the Milwaukee games. I'm looking at the SH prices and am very shocked. I see people selling PRI for 25 bucks... I was going to charge more like 60.

Yea, there are a lot of Prom Res seats on there right now. I was lucky enough to sell what I did to one guy who I know.

[tfc3rid]

Yea, there are a lot of Prom Res seats on there right now. I was lucky enough to sell what I did to one guy who I know.

This is what gets me nervous now... The glut of Promenade seats out there and the realatively cheap resale prices right now...

[ribant]

Nice that sounds like a good deal. I need to figure out all of the tax write offs. I'm a 23 year old staff accountant 1.5 years out of college, so I figure I need to start researching more on this haha

Giving tickets to charity is a great thing to do with unwanted/low value tickets.

The charity will give you a letter crediting the full face value of the ticket for tax your tax write off. The tickets either wind up going to some kid who really appreciates it. Or if it is an auction some guy who will give the charity or school more than they are worth and be happy about it.

Everybody wins.

[ribant]

well is nice to get 3 plans but if you are going on sunday and friday and have weeday plan, you should upgrade and buy 2 season tickets, you will get better seats low row and all games. and you can sell easily saturday games. and keep your friday sunday ans weekday plan games..
i sold all sunday ticket plan for almost double price a couple of weekday games and already made back 1/3 of my money. still have all my friday, sat and oppening day games (easy to sell) don't what to make a big profit from my ticket but atleast go free to some games..
you can talk to a rep and they can up grade you with no charge and not loose money for the games you already bought..
think about it.

Actually three plans was not what i set out to do.

I really only wanted to buy the Friday plan, but I had the rep check Sunday on a whim and got Sec 504 on the aisle with 505. Too good a value to pass up.

The weekday plan I picked up today 'cause I figured it was a better idea to get the plan and unload the rest of the tix, than hit the aftermarket later. Plus the 501/13 I got is alot better than 528 on out if the seat selector gives an accurate view.

Any way I did call my rep and what is left in Prom and IF Prom is not much better then what I already have. No IF Prom left below row 8, the lowest aisle seats were 522/9. You need to go pretty deep into the OF to get low row Prom.

I'm happy with what I have

[ribant]

It's not quite the same thing, but early on I called my rep to see if it was possible to upgrade the seats for one of my plans (I have Sat and Fri plans). He said that I should just keep searching the online system to if better seats popped up. (This was back when partial plans first went on sale.)

I was suspicious, but he said that the reps and the online system access the same seat database.

The reps have the same database, but seem to have better search capabiliy

[jfvmets]

Actually three plans was not what i set out to do.

I really only wanted to buy the Friday plan, but I had the rep check Sunday on a whim and got Sec 504 on the aisle with 505. Too good a value to pass up.

The weekday plan I picked up today 'cause I figured it was a better idea to get the plan and unload the rest of the tix, than hit the aftermarket later. Plus the 501/13 I got is alot better than 528 on out if the seat selector gives an accurate view.

Any way I did call my rep and what is left in Prom and IF Prom is not much better then what I already have. No IF Prom left below row 8, the lowest aisle seats were 522/9. You need to go pretty deep into the OF to get low row Prom.

I'm happy with what I have

well if there is nothing low, well keep the plans.. also having 6 ticket for playoff games per series is nice. playoff tickets will be high demanding

[jfvmets]

mets web site say that prominade IF for sat, sun and weekday is sold out, so how their logistic will work in terms of playoff tickets???. you always will get the same amount of ticket for one playoff games/series and STH get all games so those seats are taken... but if sat, sun and weekday plan are sold means that (for example) games 1 for sat plan and game 2 for sun plan and games 3 for weekday plan so want will happen for people that have friday or weekend plan? will they have to get other section??

[rewindda59]

Actually three plans was not what i set out to do.

I really only wanted to buy the Friday plan, but I had the rep check Sunday on a whim and got Sec 504 on the aisle with 505. Too good a value to pass up.

The weekday plan I picked up today 'cause I figured it was a better idea to get the plan and unload the rest of the tix, than hit the aftermarket later. Plus the 501/13 I got is alot better than 528 on out if the seat selector gives an accurate view.

Any way I did call my rep and what is left in Prom and IF Prom is not much better then what I already have. No IF Prom left below row 8, the lowest aisle seats were 522/9. You need to go pretty deep into the OF to get low row Prom.

I'm happy with what I have

I've found that on SH, the LF Landing is being overpriced by alot too.. Theres only maybe 3-5 listings on SH from teh LF Landing which is good for me, and where I'm selling for 60, or 65 other listings are selling for 90-95 so I'm assuming I will get the bulk of the selling for this section.

[mandrake]

well if there is nothing low, well keep the plans.. also having 6 ticket for playoff games per series is nice. playoff tickets will be high demanding

Nothing against buying full or partial plans; but IMHO I would never purchase them with the reason being to get post season tickets. I think they have only been in the post season in 7 of 47 seasons; roughly a 1 in 7 or approx 15% chance that they are in the postseason for any given year. Not very good odds.

[GordonGecko]

mets web site say that prominade IF for sat, sun and weekday is sold out, so how their logistic will work in terms of playoff tickets???. you always will get the same amount of ticket for one playoff games/series and STH get all games so those seats are taken... but if sat, sun and weekday plan are sold means that (for example) games 1 for sat plan and game 2 for sun plan and games 3 for weekday plan so want will happen for people that have friday or weekend plan? will they have to get other section??

Look again, 15-game plans give NO GUARANTEED PLAYOFF RIGHTS. All you get is a presale opportunity where you battle it out with all the plan holders before the playoff ticket inventory sells out

[ribant]

I just picked up sec. 501 row 13 on the weekday plan. Seemed to jump out considering I was pulling seats in the 530's all day.

I got 501/13 also.

FWIW the PLANS code worked up until 10 this AM. Last night there was some 502/16, 528/14, and 529/12 available. I waited until this morning to buy hoping something really good would open up and save $40 as well

My pet theory is some ones CC got dinged and his tix went back into the pool. We got lucky.

[ribant]

Look again, 15-game plans give NO GUARANTEED PLAYOFF RIGHTS. All you get is a presale opportunity where you battle it out with all the plan holders before the playoff ticket inventory sells out

The Mets have a long history of promising nothing, and coming through. How many years in a row did they make playoff tix available to 7 pack holders after explicitly saying playoff guarantee was not part of the package.

[PA_Mets_Fan]

I got 501/13 also.

FWIW the PLANS code worked up until 10 this AM. Last night there was some 502/16, 528/14, and 529/12 available. I waited until this morning to buy hoping something really good would open up and save $40 as well

My pet theory is some ones CC got dinged and his tix went back into the pool. We got lucky.

Edit ...

[GordonGecko]

The Mets have a long history of promising nothing, and coming through. How many years in a row did they make playoff tix available to 7 pack holders after explicitly saying playoff guarantee was not part of the package.

This time I think it's for real. You'll have a decent shot at landing tickets to a postseason game in each series but not everyone will. Let's play with some numbers. Assume:

20,000 Full-STH (seats taken for all playoff games)
5,000 40/40-Plans (seats taken for all playoff games)
10,000 15-game plan seats
------
35,000

The remainig 6,000 seats are individual tickets, and most of those would be reserved by major league baseball for the World Series. So let's say those 10k seats are the only ones available in the presales. There are 5 types of plans, which means there are 50,000 tickets needed to guarantee at least one game per playoff series and lets assume 3 games per playoff series. That means there will be 30,000 tickets available for a presale subscription of 50,000. That would put your odds of landing seats at 60%. Good but not guaranteed by any means.

And this is before we even talk about playoff tickets for 2009 7-pack's (if they offer them). The odds are a little better if you throw in availability of SRO tix and unsold plan locations. I'd put your chances at 75% at best to get a game for any given series

[The Fonz]

This time I think it's for real. You'll have a decent shot at landing tickets to a postseason game in each series but not everyone will. Let's play with some numbers. Assume:

20,000 Full-STH (seats taken for all playoff games)
5,000 40/40-Plans (seats taken for all playoff games)
10,000 15-game plan seats
------
35,000

The remainig 6,000 seats are individual tickets, and most of those would be reserved by major league baseball for the World Series. So let's say those 10k seats are the only ones available in the presales. There are 5 types of plans, which means there are 50,000 tickets needed to guarantee at least one game per playoff series and lets assume 3 games per playoff series. That means there will be 30,000 tickets available for a presale subscription of 50,000. That would put your odds of landing seats at 60%. Good but not guaranteed by any means.

And this is before we even talk about playoff tickets for 2009 7-pack's (if they offer them). The odds are a little better if you throw in availability of SRO tix and unsold plan locations. I'd put your chances at 75% at best to get a game for any given series

That still sounds pretty good! But let's not talk about playoffs now, for the past two seasons i had my playoff tickets for the NLDS mailed to me...and then they collapse/choke

[gradeck]

Let's play with some numbers. Assume:
20,000 Full-STH (seats taken for all playoff games)
5,000 40/40-Plans (seats taken for all playoff games)
10,000 15-game plan seats
------
35,000

The remainig 6,000 seats are individual tickets, and most of those would be reserved by major league baseball for the World Series. So let's say those 10k seats are the only ones available in the presales.

I think you are overestimating the number of Full-season and 40/40 tickets, and underestimating the number of tickets held by MLB (for the WS at least).

Additionally, the MLB hold goes up proportionally as playoff rounds progress. Odds of obtaining tickets in a pre-sale will be much higher for a DS game than a WS game.

[tomzpc]

I'm planning on floating a trial balloon right now... I am going to list one or two April 2009 games on StubHub. Most likely the thursday game of the opening week and one of the Milwaukee games. I'm looking at the SH prices and am very shocked. I see people selling PRI for 25 bucks... I was going to charge more like 60.

That is the case for a lot of the games, very much a result of ticket brokers just looking to move their secondary games. Keep in mind too that most people outside of this forum don't know the tier/schedule information and likely aren't expecting those games to be gold. In 2008, every game aside from opening day, through May 29th was bronze or value. Not a single gold or silver game for almost 2 months. I could be wrong but I think that this is another reason why those early games are so low.

[Dishy24]

OK, I hope you guys could appreciate this one...

I live in CT & had to pick up my Mom's friend from JFK. So I'm driving (alone) with my iPod connected to my car's stereo-- blasting away --which in itself is odd for me because I usually ONLY listen to WFAN (but I couldn't take any more Football talk). Anyway- it's set to shuffle songs-- now mind you, I have THOUSANDS of sonds on my iPod. So, I'm throught the Whitestone bridge toll and am heading over the bridge (thinking about the last time I took that drive on Sept. 28th) and what song comes on??? That Lucas Prada "And We Say... Let's Go Mets" from the 2006 season!!! I got goosebumps!!! (Ok, honestly, more like a lump in my throat & tears in my eyes.) It was still playing as I passed Shea/ Citi... it was too weird!

I'm taking that as my own personal little sign from God that this WILL BE OUR YEAR!!!

"And We say- yeah, yeah, yeah...let's gooooo....LET'S GO METS!!!!" :pray:

[tomzpc]

That still sounds pretty good! But let's not talk about playoffs now, for the past two seasons i had my playoff tickets for the NLDS mailed to me...and then they collapse/choke

Especially since we still need a #2 and a #5 starter and we have a lineup loaded with question marks. As much as I hate to say it I don't the think the Mets are in the Phillies class right now. Adding Lowe and Manny (which won't happen unfortunately) would fix that.

[Gary Dunaier]

The reps have the same database, but seem to have better search capabiliy

I ordered my 15-game plan through the phone. I was able to request specific rows and seats.

[piazza3142]

This has probably been answered and I could probably find out the answer on the net, but how many seats are in a row?

[tomzpc]

This has probably been answered and I could probably find out the answer on the net, but how many seats are in a row?

It varies by quite a bit depending on the section, and the row.

[dan7]

This has probably been answered and I could probably find out the answer on the net, but how many seats are in a row?

The number of seats in a row depends on the section as well as the row. Most of the promenade infield reserved sections have increasing number of seats in each row the higher the row number.

[piazza3142]

The number of seats in a row depends on the section as well as the row. Most of the promenade infield reserved sections have increasing number of seats in each row the higher the row number.

Much appreciated, any idea for sec. 534? (i got seats 15 & 16, I think those are the aisle) I had to get the 15 game weekday plan to save me money on opening day tix.

[mrnecio3]

The number of seats in a row depends on the section as well as the row. Most of the promenade infield reserved sections have increasing number of seats in each row the higher the row number.

Hey Everyone! Been reading the thread for months but just now got the ability to post. Any idea how many seats are in a Prom Box row?

Great work compiling all the info on the seating. Its amazing how much folks in here have been able to piece information together given the Mets disdain for transparency.

[Saltzy23]

Hey Everyone! Been reading the thread for months but just now got the ability to post. Any idea how many seats are in a Prom Box row?

Great work compiling all the info on the seating. Its amazing how much folks in here have been able to piece information together given the Mets disdain for transparency.
Ive found the best way is to just find the best pic 'of' your section, zoom way the hell in and just count...I've lost my pics, but there are a few good HD pics of your section out there...someone hook a brother up...

BTW, have you met Ralf?...you guys are gonna be neighbors...

...and of course, welcome....Full STH's are always a welcome addition to our crew...

[mrnecio3]

Ive found the best way is to just find the best pic 'of' your section, zoom way the hell in and just count...I've lost my pics, but there are a few good HD pics of your section out there...someone hook a brother up...

BTW, have you met Ralf?...you guys are gonna be neighbors...

...and of course, welcome....Full STH's are always a welcome addition to our crew...

Saltzy! I gotta tell you, I have quoted your rants like scripture several times in order to explain the extent of my fandom. It broke my heart to read of your job situation a few days ago. That really stinks man. From reading for a few months, I am sure you will land on your feet. You come across as a pretty resourceful dude.

Yes I noticed that Ralf is also in 424 Sec 3. I believe seats 3 & 4. I am in 17 & 18 and am trying to figure out how many off the aisle I am. I was originally placed in Excelsior Bronze 309 Row 6, downgraded to Excelsior 308 Row 7, and then continued to hound my rep until I was placed in Prom Box 424. I emailed my rep one day complaining about the economy and about how I would probably have to forfeit my deposit (I had already paid the 10% for Excelsior) if I did not get moved to more affordable seats.

I have been a season ticket holder since 2005, Loge Sec 17 Row D, even though I moved to Chicago at the end of that year. I make it to 25-30 games a year. I am hoping your theories on ticket resale value at Citifield come to fruition since I always end up eating about 15 games per season.

[Petemc1969]

Ive found the best way is to just find the best pic 'of' your section, zoom way the hell in and just count...I've lost my pics, but there are a few good HD pics of your section out there...someone hook a brother up...

BTW, have you met Ralf?...you guys are gonna be neighbors...

...and of course, welcome....Full STH's are always a welcome addition to our crew...

Anyone have a high resolution photo of Section 528? Much appreciated....

[peterrod16]

section 434
I guess 20 seats per row

[Ralf]

Yes I noticed that Ralf is also in 424 Sec 3. I believe seats 3 & 4. I am in 17 & 18 and am trying to figure out how many off the aisle I am. I was originally placed in Excelsior Bronze 309 Row 6, downgraded to Excelsior 308 Row 7, and then continued to hound my rep until I was placed in Prom Box 424. I emailed my rep one day complaining about the economy and about how I would probably have to forfeit my deposit (I had already paid the 10% for Excelsior) if I did not get moved to more affordable seats.

Are you the guy selling on StubHub already? :waving
Have you sold any if so?

Our section is kind of unique. If you notice, it "bends" towards the middle creating a very wide "V." I think you're right at the "bend", which may mean extra leg room. I tried to count one time and came up with 22 seats iirc. Also, the lower the number, the closer to HP.

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg145/RalfSchu/3542416.jpg

[Saltzy23]

Saltzy! I gotta tell you, I have quoted your rants like scripture several times in order to explain the extent of my fandom. It broke my heart to read of your job situation a few days ago. That really stinks man. From reading for a few months, I am sure you will land on your feet. You come across as a pretty resourceful dude.

Yes I noticed that Ralf is also in 424 Sec 3. I believe seats 3 & 4. I am in 17 & 18 and am trying to figure out how many off the aisle I am. I was originally placed in Excelsior Bronze 309 Row 6, downgraded to Excelsior 308 Row 7, and then continued to hound my rep until I was placed in Prom Box 424. I emailed my rep one day complaining about the economy and about how I would probably have to forfeit my deposit (I had already paid the 10% for Excelsior) if I did not get moved to more affordable seats.

I have been a season ticket holder since 2005, Loge Sec 17 Row D, even though I moved to Chicago at the end of that year. I make it to 25-30 games a year. I am hoping your theories on ticket resale value at Citifield come to fruition since I always end up eating about 15 games per season.
Wow, thanks man. I seriously cannot believe how many people read my rants. I started babbling on Metsblog a few years ago, got banned because of my views, and since I strictly started posting here I cannot get over how many people seem to enjoy, not-enjoy, reply, discuss or argue my posts...I mean I have a 'following'...haha. Thats great....one way or another I guess Im one of those 'ya gotta have an opinion one way or another' people. All I ever do is speak from my heart, and I wear that on my sleeve. Thats it. I really dont know how else you CAN do it....honestly...

In all seriousness Im thinking maybe I should just start my own 'MetsBlog' at this point. One thats not a corporate whore to SNY and the team itself. I love nothing more than ranting and raving, and if people actually enjoy trudging through my non-sense I should have my own place where we can discuss issues greater than strictly the stadium we have coming next year.

Anyway, hope it works out for you. I think if you look at stubhub, and a the sheer amount of tickets already sold(not to mention the intelligent, objective people here agreeing), you made the right move...

[mrnecio3]

Are you the guy selling on StubHub already? :waving
Have you sold any if so?

Our section is kind of unique. If you notice, it "bends" towards the middle creating a very wide "V." I think you're right at the "bend", which may mean extra leg room. I tried to count one time and came up with 22 seats iirc. Also, the lower the number, the closer to HP.

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg145/RalfSchu/3542416.jpg

Hi Ralf!

I noticed "the guy" in our section selling a couple of weeks ago and threw up 5 games for a test run. The ones I listed are all weekday games in April or May. So far no sales. I used the prices "the guy" listed in order to not disturb the market.

[Ralf]

Hi Ralf!

I noticed "the guy" in our section selling a couple of weeks ago and threw up 5 games for a test run. The ones I listed are all weekday games in April or May. So far no sales. I used the prices "the guy" listed in order to not disturb the market.

I'll be sure to follow suit when I list. Collusion! :clapping

[GordonGecko]

You know some times it makes me wonder. If it's true as the guy posted this week that MLB teams now get the majority of StubHub fees, wouldn't that give an incentive to teams to withhold public sales and sell them on StubHub instead? They could charge whatever they want without taking a PR hit since there's no way to know where the tickets come from.

[Ralf]

You know some times it makes me wonder. If it's true as the guy posted this week that MLB teams now get the majority of StubHub fees, wouldn't that give an incentive to teams to withhold public sales and sell them on StubHub instead? They could charge whatever they want without taking a PR hit since there's no way to know where the tickets come from.

I wonder if they sometimes do do that with extra tickets.......?

[GordonGecko]

I wonder if they sometimes do do that with extra tickets.......?

That would really suck because they could undersell everyone for the weaker games when they don't sell out at the BO. I'm sure they'd rather sell seats at 50% instead of getting nothing for them and at the same time take sales away from the secondary market which they make very little on

[CoreyNYC]

Did you guys see that the Giants are going to dynamc pricing, straight from the box office, for their worst seats in the upper deck?

Prices will fluctuate based on good ole supply & demand.

Then there's the Cubs who own a ticket broker company and have booth right in front of Wrigley.

[tomzpc]

Did you guys see that the Giants are going to dynamc pricing, straight from the box office, for their worst seats in the upper deck?

Prices will fluctuate based on good ole supply & demand.

Interesting. I hadn't heard that.

Here's one link of many: http://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/article/60741

[Bob_Welch]

sales rep Dan 718-559-3013
I got Prom Infield Reserve Section 505 Row 17 Seat 7
$355 plus $25 fee $380

He said tickets are flying like crazy.
He said SRO will be behind RF Porch and other areas.

Im going to opening day.
I could have gotten 432 row 12 but i rather see the whole field.
He single game tickets should go on sale in March

Because of the info I was able to purchase a weekday plan! Thanks so much! My dads 50 birthday is going to be sweet! Opening day! Anyone sitting in section 537 with me?

[Bob_Welch]

Anyone have a good pic from the Left Field Promenade? Section 537 perhaps? I'm trying to get a real view of my sightlines.

Thanks,

BW

[peterrod16]

Anyone have a good pic from the Left Field Promenade? Section 537 perhaps? I'm trying to get a real view of my sightlines.

Thanks,

BW

congrats on your purchase.
I'm glad my info helped you.
Give me an hour and i will post a pic

[peterrod16]

http://picasaweb.google.com/nsnsignco001/Citifield_073008#5228888921360202338
section 537 is on the left

[JustinBerl]

First Time Poster Here,

I was able to pick up Three Plans this week (2 are the same though). I got 2 Weekday Plans, One in Section 532 Row 12 Seats 1 & 2 and the other in 536 Row 12 Seats 7 & 8. Also got the Friday Plan in Section 532 Row 5 Seats 1 & 2.

The 532's I did over the phone with the Mets after looking online and only being given seats in 501 all the way over in the Right Field Corner. The 536 plan I picked up online last night.

I'm very excited about my 1st season as a plan holder for the Mets

[Shea1012]

Just wondering if we have any clue when the mets will finalize the pricing tiers? I know we think we have it nailed, but we also thought the Excelcisor level would either go unsold or be dumped on plan holders - and neither was the case. I am beginning to list tickets but would really like to know prices first.

Also - does anyone here have Big East Tourney Tickets? As I am now unemployed, I would love to go to the first day or two, both afternoon and night sessions. I would trade a regular season game or one of the Sox games if that helps.

In terms of charity - for the past few seasons I have used Big Brother Big Sister to give tickets to for games I can't attend - great organization and you know a kid will be getting a nice thrill.

Still waiting for my Shea seats to get here - though whoever gave me the memoribilia number was a big help - at least I know they have my order.

And lastly, I know this is a Mets/Baseball board - but since we all hate the Phills (and Philly in general - after all, when your biggest attraction is a bell that is broken - I mean come on): GOOOOOOOOOO GIANTSSSSSSSSSS!!!

[ribant]

(snip)

In terms of charity - for the past few seasons I have used Big Brother Big Sister to give tickets to for games I can't attend - great organization and you know a kid will be getting a nice thrill.

(snip)


Same here,

I wish the Mets would put a direct link into thier ticket management system likes the Yanks have. One click and a bunch of kids are happy.

When the Yanks had the $5 game packages I used to buy a couple every year and donate them. I think it made a difference.

[thebeezer]

Just went to the Mets website to see what was still available for the weekday plan. When you go onto the presale page, the weekday plan is no longer listed. I'm guessing they're all gone.

[tomzpc]

First Time Poster Here,

I was able to pick up Three Plans this week (2 are the same though). I got 2 Weekday Plans, One in Section 532 Row 12 Seats 1 & 2 and the other in 536 Row 12 Seats 7 & 8. Also got the Friday Plan in Section 532 Row 5 Seats 1 & 2.

The 532's I did over the phone with the Mets after looking online and only being given seats in 501 all the way over in the Right Field Corner. The 536 plan I picked up online last night.

I'm very excited about my 1st season as a plan holder for the Mets

Welcome to the club!

[tomzpc]

Just went to the Mets website to see what was still available for the weekday plan. When you go onto the presale page, the weekday plan is no longer listed. I'm guessing they're all gone.

Wow, you're right. And I had just checked it about a half hour ago out of curiousity and was getting offered high rows in 536 and 501.

[Gary Dunaier]

The weekday plans are still listed on the website with all sections except promenade reserve being sold out, but when you click on the link and enter your pre-sale password that's where you'll note the weekday plans are not available.

[GordonGecko]

The weekday plans are still listed on the website with all sections except promenade reserve being sold out, but when you click on the link and enter your pre-sale password that's where you'll note the weekday plans are not available.

Yeah, and we're only at the PRESALE for plans. Imagine what will be left when the plans are opened to the general public. I don't feel so bad about being stuck in 512 row 17 anymore for my 4 weekday plans

[ribant]

Just went to the Mets website to see what was still available for the weekday plan. When you go onto the presale page, the weekday plan is no longer listed. I'm guessing they're all gone.

Man, I am so glad I jumped and got a weekday plan yesterday. I really thought I could hold off and wait until they released what ever seats they are holding back for favors. I still think at some unannounced date very close to opening day some great seats will come available.

Now I wonder when and how they are going to release the exhibition games.

[piazza3142]

Man, I am so glad I jumped and got a weekday plan yesterday. I really thought I could hold off and wait until they released what ever seats they are holding back for favors. I still think at some unannounced date very close to opening day some great seats will come available.

Now I wonder when and how they are going to release the exhibition games.

I'm with you man. I bought a Saturday plan weeks ago and yesterday I decided to buy a weekday plan, basically to save money on Opening Day tickets. With this demand, selling tickets should be cake.

[GordonGecko]

I'm with you man. I bought a Saturday plan weeks ago and yesterday I decided to buy a weekday plan, basically to save money on Opening Day tickets. With this demand, selling tickets should be cake.

Normally it wouldn't be cake, it would be a bloodbath because everyone and their mother including you and me would have bought weekday plans just for the home opener and dumped the rest of our tickets at whatever price we could get. But I think demand will be strong, and with the new parks I'm going to be attending a lot more weekday games myself (both Mets & Yankees). I think plan holders will make out very well this year, even better when the Mets make the playoffs.

[ribant]

Yeah, and we're only at the PRESALE for plans. Imagine what will be left when the plans are opened to the general public. I don't feel so bad about being stuck in 512 row 17 anymore for my 4 weekday plans

Usually I really care about getting the best seats I can with in a ticket class, and only buy aisle seats for the extra resale value. But for this package I didn't really care. I'm only using the seats for 1-3 games besides the opener. And the resale value of most of these games is practically nil.

If someone out there wants to pay face for a Monday night Giants game I have a pair

[ribant]

Normally it wouldn't be cake, it would be a bloodbath because everyone and their mother including you and me would have bought weekday plans just for the home opener and dumped the rest of our tickets at whatever price we could get. But I think demand will be strong, and with the new parks I'm going to be attending a lot more weekday games myself (both Mets & Yankees). I think plan holders will make out very well this year, even better when the Mets make the playoffs.

Not for all games. I have a hunch many ppl bought extras to scalp. Yankee tix will go through the roof, Rays and Phillies, especially weekend Phillies will get a big premium.

Midweek against Atlanta, Colorado, the Monday Arizona and SF games will go under face.

[Reyes07HOF]

WeekDay Plan Sold Out

[dengal]

Even though I purchased a 15-pack (weekday to get opening day seats), I just got this e-mail:

Dear Mets Fan:

Due to an overwhelming response, the Ticket Plan purchase opportunity has been extended.

As a Mets Ticket Pack purchaser, you will have until Tuesday, January 13 to select a Ticket Plan before we open Plan sales to the general public.

For exclusive access, visit the 2009 Ticket Plans page on and use the special password, "PLANS", for access. This special "presale" opportunity will continue through this Tuesday night, January 13, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

* Please note: Mets Seven Packs will not be available at Citi Field in 2009.

[Saltzy23]

Even though I purchased a 15-pack (weekend), I just got this e-mail:

Dear Mets Fan:

Due to an overwhelming response, the Ticket Plan purchase opportunity has been extended.

As a Mets Ticket Pack purchaser, you will have until Tuesday, January 13 to select a Ticket Plan before we open Plan sales to the general public.

For exclusive access, visit the 2009 Ticket Plans page on and use the special password, "PLANS", for access. This special "presale" opportunity will continue through this Tuesday night, January 13, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

* Please note: Mets Seven Packs will not be available at Citi Field in 2009.
I really dont think they want one more person that didnt have an account last year to be able to get one next year...unless its a season ticket.

Fine by me...why should they be able to? Let em fight over the scraps...

[peterrod16]

I really dont think they want one more person that didnt have an account last year to be able to get one next year...unless its a season ticket.

Fine by me...why should they be able to? Let em fight over the scraps...

Did the mets sign an agreement with caesars casino?
Cause the Excelsior Club has been renamed Caesars club
Enter the prom code to purchase tickets
then on the top left of the screen click on tickets
Click on full season and then you see the name change
Also RF porch is now Pespi porch

[nymdan]

Did the mets sign an agreement with caesars casino?
Cause the Excelsior Club has been renamed Caesars club
Enter the prom code to purchase tickets
then on the top left of the screen click on tickets
Click on full season and then you see the name change
Also RF porch is now Pespi porch
Pepsi Porch has name has been floating around for a while. That's news though, about the "Caesars Club"

[Citi_Field]

Dont know if this has been mentioned already, but the Exclsior level has been changed to "Caesears Level". Also the official name for the porch in right field is the "pepsi porch" and the left field restaraunt is known as "acela grill".

[nymdan]

I see the mention of Caesars on the site, but where do you guys see Acela and Pepsi there?

Edit: Nevermind, see it on the 3D seating chart.

[Saltzy23]

Dont know if this has been mentioned already, but the Exclsior level has been changed to "Caesears Level". Also the official name for the porch in right field is the "pepsi porch" and the left field restaraunt is known as "acela grill".
Good Lord....I dont mind the Pepsi Porch, nor even the Acela Grill...

But the Caesears Level?!?...Urgh, so cheap and 'Vegas-ey'...Im picturing the Club lined with one armed bandits...with repeating rugs all over...

And may I ask, where the HELL these companies are getting the the money for this right now?...maybe to get some extra cash Freddie sold the rights to the highest bidder, no matter WHAT the final bid was...

[Citi_Field]

Good Lord....I dont mind the Pepsi Porch, nor even the Acela Grill...

But the Caesears Level?!?...Urgh, so cheap and 'Vegas-ey'...Im picturing the Club lined with one armed bandits...with repeating rugs all over...

And may I ask, where the HELL these companies are getting the the money for this right now?...maybe to get some extra cash Freddie sold the rights to the highest bidder, no matter WHAT the final bid was...

Hey.. I'm in the same section as you:clapping

Edit: And the same row! Thats funny..

[Saltzy23]

Hey.. I'm in the same section as you:clapping

Edit: And the same row! Thats funny..
Really? Where ya been man?...what are your seats?

Im seats 9 & 10 and Tomzpc has 17-20...thats AMAZING. We have almost the whole row here...

When were you resassigned? Where where you last year? How long have ya been a season ticket holder?...

and of course, nice to meet ya. You'll get to know me(snicker, snicker)...

[OffTheTable65]

Good Lord....I dont mind the Pepsi Porch, nor even the Acela Grill...

But the Caesears Level?!?...Urgh, so cheap and 'Vegas-ey'...Im picturing the Club lined with one armed bandits...with repeating rugs all over...

And may I ask, where the HELL these companies are getting the the money for this right now?...maybe to get some extra cash Freddie sold the rights to the highest bidder, no matter WHAT the final bid was...

I can't wait for the inevitable "Toga Night" promotion... :)

And I agree with you Saltzy...at a time like this, it's amazing that companies are lining up for corporate sponsorships, especially for something that I would consider "in-house."

It's one thing to plaster your name on the ballpark itself. You get local, national, and even worldwide attention sent your company's way...because people and broadcasters are almost obligated to mention it.

But who will talk about the Caesar's Level, Acela Grill and Pepsi Porch...aside from ticket holders (and even those will be sketchy mentions; usually people use location-in-the-ballpark above the actual name), or the Mets themselves ("buy one ticket for the Pepsi Porch, and get another half off!")?

Just doesn't seem to be worth the effort, in my opinion.

[Saltzy23]

I can't wait for the inevitable "Toga Night" promotion... :)

And I agree with you Saltzy...at a time like this, it's amazing that companies are lining up for corporate sponsorships, especially for something that I would consider "in-house."

It's one thing to plaster your name on the ballpark itself. You get local, national, and even worldwide attention sent your company's way...because people and broadcasters are almost obligated to mention it.

But who will talk about the Caesar's Level, Acela Grill and Pepsi Porch...aside from ticket holders (and even those will be sketchy mentions; usually people use location-in-the-ballpark above the actual name), or the Mets themselves ("buy one ticket for the Pepsi Porch, and get another half off!")?

Just doesn't seem to be worth the effort, in my opinion.
100% agree...

I guarantee for all the money 90% of the people will call them Field Level, "Mezzenane", and Upper Deck, along with the RF Porch and simply 'the grill'..

Who the F is saying to their buddy "Hey, I've got some great seats on the Ceasears Level at Citi Field. We can grab a dog at the Acela Grill and swing by the Pepsi Porch"

...whatever...

(I expect my royalty check to be in the mail BTW)...

[CoreyNYC]

I wanna sit in sponsored seats too!!

I think the upper deck should be the Filene's Basement Promenade. Let's make things as confusing as possible!

[Citi_Field]

Really? Where ya been man?...what are your seats?

Im seats 9 & 10 and Tomzpc has 17-20...thats AMAZING. We have almost the whole row here...

When were you resassigned? Where where you last year? How long have ya been a season ticket holder?...

and of course, nice to meet ya. You'll get to know me(snicker, snicker)...

Woah there slow down buddy! :laugh

I didn't realize, I had bought Tomzpc's seats. I have 15 games or so throughout the year, not season tickets. I guess I didn't put 2 and 2 together and realize that you know Tom through this board..haha. But yea, I have 524 Row 1, the last 4 on the aisle so I'm sure we will meet up.

Last year me and 3 of my buddies had a Mets 7-pack in UR 41 Row C. Since I wasn't sure if the Mets would be offering partial plans, I quickly took Tom's offer here to ensure we would get to some games. Now that I see partial plans are offered, I'm still glad I went with Tom b/c all thats being offered is 536 Row 11, 501 Row 17, ect... So all in all I got the best deal.

Lets Go Mets! (and NY Rangers! STH in Sec 349:applaud:)

[tomzpc]

Woah there slow down buddy! :laugh

I didn't realize, I had bought Tomzpc's seats. I have 15 games or so throughout the year, not season tickets. I guess I didn't put 2 and 2 together and realize that you know Tom through this board..haha. But yea, I have 524 Row 1, the last 4 on the aisle so I'm sure we will meet up.

Last year me and 3 of my buddies had a Mets 7-pack in UR 41 Row C. Since I wasn't sure if the Mets would be offering partial plans, I quickly took Tom's offer here to ensure we would get to some games. Now that I see partial plans are offered, I'm still glad I went with Tom b/c all thats being offered is 536 Row 11, 501 Row 17, ect... So all in all I got the best deal.

Lets Go Mets! (and NY Rangers! STH in Sec 349:applaud:)

Hey Ed. How'd you ever come up with that screenname btw? Very imaginative of you. =P Mandrake/Kevin is a regular in this forum also and he's also got a bunch of my games. I haven't seen the other guy(Tim) i sold a package to post here yet.

Saltzy, I noticed on stubhub that someone has seats 5,6,7 & 8 in rows 1 AND 2. They list their ads as sec 524 row 1/2 and they give th seat info in the "details" link.

[JustinBerl]

Really? Where ya been man?...what are your seats?

Im seats 9 & 10 and Tomzpc has 17-20...thats AMAZING. We have almost the whole row here...

When were you resassigned? Where where you last year? How long have ya been a season ticket holder?...

and of course, nice to meet ya. You'll get to know me(snicker, snicker)...

Speaking of taking up a whole row, has anyone seen the guy on eBay who has 14 seats in PR 531, Row 1 up for sale in 4 different auctions? How is that even possible???

[jfvmets]

Speaking of taking up a whole row, has anyone seen the guy on eBay who has 14 seats in PR 531, Row 1 up for sale in 4 different auctions? How is that even possible???

i saw his tickets on stubhub.. selling those for opening game.. and he had sold some games already, 250/each.. so he is making the money back. but 14 tickets that alot. he may have the whole row for himself...

[ribant]

I wanna sit in sponsored seats too!!

I think the upper deck should be the Filene's Basement Promenade. Let's make things as confusing as possible!

Good one!!!

[alpineinc]

The "Caesar's" Level is even more ridiculous a name than the Excelsior Level. Congrats to the Mets for selecting a name that NO ONE will use. Everyone from this point will call it the "middle" level. And with corporate names added to sections of the park, it doesn't bode well for the level of advertising we can expect. Sounds like CF could be more flashy than Shea ever was.

[CoreyNYC]

The "Caesar's" Level is even more ridiculous a name than the Excelsior Level. Congrats to the Mets for selecting a name that NO ONE will use. Everyone from this point will call it the "middle" level. And with corporate names added to sections of the park, it doesn't bode well for the level of advertising we can expect. Sounds like CF could be more flashy than Shea ever was.


The club level in SD is named Toyota, in SF it is named AAA of California. The Mets aren't doing anything worse than anyone else and if anything, the Giants have it even weirder being named after a non-profit business.

[Mary Ellen]

I agree Alpineinc. When I visited Nationals Park in August I found the level of advertising annoying. Some guy runs around on a corporate give-away between innings quizzing fans so they can win things. The whole scene is up on the scoreboard. That, coupled with the other scoreboard videos and sound volume was something I did not expect or enjoy.

I am sure it is the way of probably most new parks.

[Ralf]

The "Caesar's" Level is even more ridiculous a name than the Excelsior Level. Congrats to the Mets for selecting a name that NO ONE will use. Everyone from this point will call it the "middle" level. And with corporate names added to sections of the park, it doesn't bode well for the level of advertising we can expect. Sounds like CF could be more flashy than Shea ever was.

If it brings in added revenue that will ultimately help bring in star players (Manny), I could care less what they call it.

[tomzpc]

Hmm....I wonder if I could sell naming rights to my seats.....:lightbulb:

[Gary Dunaier]

The club level in SD is named Toyota, in SF it is named AAA of California. The Mets aren't doing anything worse than anyone else and if anything, the Giants have it even weirder being named after a non-profit business.

Even the original Yankee Stadium had an Acela club level.

[rewindda59]

i saw his tickets on stubhub.. selling those for opening game.. and he had sold some games already, 250/each.. so he is making the money back. but 14 tickets that alot. he may have the whole row for himself...

thats crazy.. but if you got the money its a great way of making even more money. Especially this year.

[JustinBerl]

thats crazy.. but if you got the money its a great way of making even more money. Especially this year.

That is crazy, I'm just wondering how he was able to land 14 seats. Isn't there a limit on how many you are able to purchase?

[Reyes07HOF]

I been Looking around and find it really odd how everyone is trying to dump tickets below Face Value

Are People waiting to buy tickets like last year under face ?
Are season Ticket holders thinking it will be Like last year ?

There are Yes 43,000 Seats in Citi Field But If you look at it this way 1/2 will be out of range for the regular Fan . so if you do the math 21000 seats under $50 Yes My numbers are not exact But its Just to prove a Point

If someone buys a seat for shea Last year the Fees were like $7 a seat

$19 Promenade will be A great Deal You will have lines of people buying these Seats

Promenade is Almost Sold Out and will be

[GordonGecko]

I don't expect too many below face tickets once the BO opens to the general public and people get a taste of the new park

[peterrod16]

We saw the demand on the 15 game partial plans opening day, saturday and sunday packs.
I still think the demand will be average for weeknight games but i expect sellouts for most saturday and sunday games.
The mets should do more promos on weeknight games like $1 hot dogs(I wish), t-shirts to increase demand for weeknight games

[ribant]

We saw the demand on the 15 game partial plans opening day, saturday and sunday packs.
I still think the demand will be average for weeknight games but i expect sellouts for most saturday and sunday games.
The mets should do more promos on weeknight games like $1 hot dogs(I wish), t-shirts to increase demand for weeknight games

Why should they, The Mets have already sold those seats already, to us. But if I were an advertiser I sure would want to sponser a SGA or something.

[WASLOGE8]

Here are excerpts from yet another presale op; this one was received by people who work for citi group..In the words of Elvis 'I used to be disgusted, now I try to be amused!'

Original Message-----
From: citicommunications@citi.com [mailto:citicommunications@citi.com]
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 10:13 AM
To: citicommunications@citi.com
Subject: Corrected: 2009 Mets Ticket Plan Presale Today - January 12

Please accept our apologies, as some colleagues were unable to open the
attachment in our last email. Please find a corrected version attached.

-----
As part of our partnership with the New York Mets, we are pleased to offer
you a special Mets Ticket Plan purchase opportunity starting at 10 a.m.
today, January 12, and continuing through 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, January 13.

For details, please see the attached memo from William Ianniciello, the
Mets' Vice President for Ticket Sales and Services.

The available locations are really bad now. In the words of another 80's Icon 'STOP THE INSANITY!'

[tomzpc]

We saw the demand on the 15 game partial plans opening day, saturday and sunday packs.
I still think the demand will be average for weeknight games but i expect sellouts for most saturday and sunday games.
The mets should do more promos on weeknight games like $1 hot dogs(I wish), t-shirts to increase demand for weeknight games

I disagree. I think every game this year will be a sellout, unless of course the economy tanks even further in which case all bets are off.

[peterrod16]

I disagree. I think every game this year will be a sellout, unless of course the economy tanks even further in which case all bets are off.

Would you like to bet a hot dog on that?
The game after opening day is usually the worst attendance
However since thatdate is Jackie Robinson day that might be a sellout
So thursday april 16th if there is no promotion that game wont sell out.

[nymdan]

Would you like to bet a hot dog on that?
The game after opening day is usually the worst attendance
However since thatdate is Jackie Robinson day that might be a sellout
So thursday april 16th if there is no promotion that game wont sell out.
You think people are going to be at that game because it's Jackie Robinson Day?

Not because... you know... it's going to be the SECOND GAME EVER (regular season) at the ballpark?

[peterrod16]

You think people are going to be at that game because it's Jackie Robinson Day?

Not because... you know... it's going to be the SECOND GAME EVER (regular season) at the ballpark?

dan the stats show the second game of season usually has bad attendance.
However if there is a promotion/giveaway the attendance might be high.
Chances are slim for a sellout but you never know.
In this market there is no way the mets are selling out every game.
Two words Washington Nationals.

[tomzpc]

Would you like to bet a hot dog on that?
The game after opening day is usually the worst attendance
However since thatdate is Jackie Robinson day that might be a sellout
So thursday april 16th if there is no promotion that game wont sell out.

You don't think that the second game ever in a brand new stadium in NYC will be sold out? You're kidding right? It could be Bobby Bonilla day and that game would still be sold out.

[LI METS FAN]

You don't think that the second game ever in a brand new stadium in NYC will be sold out? You're kidding right? It could be Bobby Bonilla day and that game would still be sold out.

Bobby Bonilla day. That is the funniest thing I have read on this thread ever.

[GordonGecko]

Would you like to bet a hot dog on that?
The game after opening day is usually the worst attendance
I'll call your hot dog and raise you a pretzel

This is the attendance at SHEA stadium last year for the opening April homestand.
Every game was over Citi Field's capacity:

56,350
47,127
49,045
46,214
54,701
52,794
46,567
46,106
47,785

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/teams/schedule?team=nym&season=2008&half=1

I think the Mets may have issues filling the expensive seats but I'm thinking the promenade will be essentially sold out all year long

[tomzpc]

I'll call your hot dog and raise you a pretzel

This is the attendance at SHEA stadium last year for the opening April homestand.
Every game was over Citi Field's capacity:

56,350
47,127
49,045
46,214
54,701
52,794
46,567
46,106
47,785

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/teams/schedule?team=nym&season=2008&half=1

I think the Mets may have issues filling the expensive seats but I'm thinking the promenade will be essentially sold out all year long

On top of that, there was not a single game last year to draw less than 45K, which is also higher than CF's capacity.

[GordonGecko]

Season Tickets now available online . go to ticket plans sales put in presale code plans after you do that hit continue on top right it says tickets

click that Look up you seats looks like promenade is slim pickings
You're right, they're selling season tickets in my Mets account if I want them. I see those name changes people were talking about "Caesar's Club" and "Pepsi Porch". Best I could find for a pair in prom IF is 521 row 10, but prom OF has 504 row 10 available.

[ribant]

I'll call your hot dog and raise you a pretzel

This is the attendance at SHEA stadium last year for the opening April homestand.
Every game was over Citi Field's capacity:

56,350
47,127
49,045
46,214
54,701
52,794
46,567
46,106
47,785

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/teams/schedule?team=nym&season=2008&half=1

I think the Mets may have issues filling the expensive seats but I'm thinking the promenade will be essentially sold out all year long

National league attendance is tickets sold, not fans through the turnstiles. I was at plenty of games last year where 50k+ was announced and the park had nowhere near that many in.

But you have a point, demand for expensive seats may be way down.

[tfc3rid]

Bobby Bonilla day. That is the funniest thing I have read on this thread ever.

They will have Bobby Bonilla Day when his deferred payments finally end in 2030...

That said, I think Week 1 will draw large crowds. I think the interesting time will be the next homestand with the Nats and Fish.

[Dishy24]

You're kidding right? It could be Bobby Bonilla day and that game would still be sold out.

Haha!! How about Mo Vaughn day???:rofl:

[tfc3rid]

Doug Sisk Appreciation Night! Sell out?

[tomzpc]

The Mets have announced two new giveaway nights for 2009 as well to help attendance for those Nats and Fish games.

Tuesday 5/26 v. Washington = Vince Coleman Fireworks Night. The first 10,000 fans aged 18 and over will receive a pack a fireworks and a book of matches.

Wednesday 9/9 v. Florida = Bret Saberhagen Spray Bottle Night. The first 10,000 children aged 18 or younger shall receive a Mets spray bottle. I think this one is sponsored by Clorox.

[tfc3rid]

I'm actually curious as to when the Mets will be putting out information on Promotions for 2009...

[EM0909153]

I wonder when the Mets will actually release the tiered pricing that seems to be only us on baseball fever actually know about and how when it gets released how the stubhub prices fluctuate.

[LI METS FAN]

National league attendance is tickets sold, not fans through the turnstiles. I was at plenty of games last year where 50k+ was announced and the park had nowhere near that many in.

But you have a point, demand for expensive seats may be way down.

The American League has always used tickets sold for their attendance figures. The National League used to use the turnstile count for their attendance figures, only counting actual "fannies in the seats". About 10 years ago the NL switched to tickets sold for whatever reason. So now both leagues count attendance in the same way. That is why the 1987 Mets attendance figure of over 3million fans in the ballpark is actual-there were literally over 3million people that passed thru the turnstiles that year. The attendance figures today just aren't accurate.

[ribant]

The American League has always used tickets sold for their attendance figures. The National League used to use the turnstile count for their attendance figures, only counting actual "fannies in the seats". About 10 years ago the NL switched to tickets sold for whatever reason. So now both leagues count attendance in the same way. That is why the 1987 Mets attendance figure of over 3million fans in the ballpark is actual-there were literally over 3million people that passed thru the turnstiles that year. The attendance figures today just aren't accurate.

Which can create the scenario of a sold out game with tickets going for less than face in the aftermarket.

Weeknight games in late April or early May when it is stil cold, Monday nights in general especially the ones in the weekday plan. For that matter any game in the weekday plan not against Philly are good candidates.

[Gary Dunaier]

Would you like to bet a hot dog on that?
The game after opening day is usually the worst attendance
However since thatdate is Jackie Robinson day that might be a sellout
So thursday april 16th if there is no promotion that game wont sell out.

April 15 - not 16 - is the second game at Citi Field.

April 16 is also the Yankees' home opener. That might have an effect on demand for the Mets' game that night.


On top of that, there was not a single game [at Shea Stadium] last year to draw less than 45K, which is also higher than CF's capacity.

Wonder how much of that was because it was Shea's final season.

[peterrod16]

I'll call your hot dog and raise you a pretzel

This is the attendance at SHEA stadium last year for the opening April homestand.
Every game was over Citi Field's capacity:

56,350
47,127
49,045
46,214
54,701
52,794
46,567
46,106
47,785

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/teams/schedule?team=nym&season=2008&half=1

I think the Mets may have issues filling the expensive seats but I'm thinking the promenade will be essentially sold out all year long

Gordon are you predicting a sell out for the first week at citi field?
If so you have a bet for a hot dog & pretzel.

[BelTelMel]

Would you like to bet a hot dog on that?
The game after opening day is usually the worst attendance
However since thatdate is Jackie Robinson day that might be a sellout
So thursday april 16th if there is no promotion that game wont sell out.


I think you might be about to lose out on a $20.00 CitiField hot dog. Tom is saying that the games will be sold out. Sold out means all tickets have been sold, not that all seats have a body in them.

[cmoreeo]

While we're on the topic of attendance...

The Phillies sold out something like 50+ of their home games in 2008. No reason the Mets shouldn't be able to do the same.

Promotions or not..it's a brand new ballpark..if the Mets keep the division competitive it's going to sell itself.

[tfc3rid]

While we're on the topic of attendance...

The Phillies sold out something like 50+ of their home games in 2008. No reason the Mets shouldn't be able to do the same.

Promotions or not..it's a brand new ballpark..if the Mets keep the division competitive it's going to sell itself.

Well, we won't be seeing Derek Lowe pitching for the Mets at Citi Field. Too bad...

[tomzpc]

Gordon are you predicting a sell out for the first week at citi field?
If so you have a bet for a hot dog & pretzel.

I'll take that bet but can we make it a $9 beer instead? :nod:

[tomzpc]

Well, we won't be seeing Derek Lowe pitching for the Mets at Citi Field. Too bad...

He was a PERFECT fit for this team, but not at that price. Let's hope now that we don't have to overpay big-time to bring Ollie back. I'd love to see the Mets make Sheets a 2 year offer right now.

[tomzpc]

Wonder how much of that was because it was Shea's final season.

Does it matter? The first season at a new stadium will have a bigger draw effect than the last season at Shea IMO. The state of the economy and the prices for field and second levels will depress demand somewhat of course though.

[tfc3rid]

He was a PERFECT fit for this team, but not at that price. Let's hope now that we don't have to overpay big-time to bring Ollie back. I'd love to see the Mets make Sheets a 2 year offer right now.

I've heard bad things about Sheet's shoulder... I figure Boaras has the Mets by the jock now... 4 years/$50 Mil for Ollie...

I'd give Sheets an incentive laden deal... 2 years max...

[Bob_Welch]

Everyone realizes without these corporate sponsorships EVERYTHING at CF would cost more than what they will be. These sponsorships help defer some costs. I know the Mets are out to make money but in the end it doesn't matter what the patch, stadium, etc. look like as long as they win.

[tfc3rid]

Everyone realizes without these corporate sponsorships EVERYTHING would cost more at CF.

Of course... That's why we now have the Caesar's Level!

[TheMaxRebo]

Of course... That's why we now have the Caesar's Level!

by the way, do we know if the "ceasar's" level is paid for by the casino of the dog food:

http://www.cesar.com

(I know the dog food is spelled differently, but it would be kinda funny)

[tfc3rid]

by the way, do we know if the "ceasar's" level is paid for by the casino of the dog food:

http://www.cesar.com

(I know the dog food is spelled differently, but it would be kinda funny)

I had read somewhere it is Caesar's Resorts...

[GordonGecko]

Everyone realizes without these corporate sponsorships EVERYTHING at CF would cost more than what they will be. ...
I don't think so, I think teams charge the maximum that people will pay. Without the corporate sponsorships the money would come out of payroll IMO

[Gary Dunaier]

by the way, do we know if the "ceasar's" level is paid for by the casino of the dog food:

http://www.cesar.com

(I know the dog food is spelled differently, but it would be kinda funny)

Shibe Park used to have an advertisement for ALPO in the outfield.

[GordonGecko]

Sweet! I'm in row 17 also... when I spoke to the phone rep about what was available, I specifically asked for the last row. Did you guys ask for the last row, or did you "settle?"

I've got section 523 on the 15-day weekday plan. What sections are you guys in? (It would be so crazy if Dan wound up having the same section and seats for Sundays that I have...)

I took 17 because it was what was available closest to the plate (512) and near the Aisle. I also had the choice of 15 or 16 but IMO 17 is better because you're at the top and no one sitting behind you

[TheMaxRebo]

http://www.metsblog.com/2009/01/13/video-digital-tour-of-citi-field-from-ps3/

Looks pretty cool

So far it has been identified that both the outfield walls and the fould polls are the wrong colors -> wondering if anyone here notices any other inaccuracies

[WASLOGE8]

I've heard bad things about Sheet's shoulder... I figure Boaras has the Mets by the jock now... 4 years/$50 Mil for Ollie...

I'd give Sheets an incentive laden deal... 2 years max...

Considering the Mets offered Ollie 3 years for $30 million, I'll bet that they don't get him either, although 4yrs $50 mil sounds right.

It kills me that the Mets thought they were so smug offering Lowe 3/36 thinking no one else was out there..looks like they were wrong, especially if Lowe was #1 on their list. I happen to like Perez better but we will see otherwise, it's Neiss time.

[mandrake]

The American League has always used tickets sold for their attendance figures. The National League used to use the turnstile count for their attendance figures, only counting actual "fannies in the seats". About 10 years ago the NL switched to tickets sold for whatever reason. So now both leagues count attendance in the same way. That is why the 1987 Mets attendance figure of over 3million fans in the ballpark is actual-there were literally over 3million people that passed thru the turnstiles that year. The attendance figures today just aren't accurate.

I had read that MLB had an issue with the Mets and the Dodgers. Both were drawing over 3 million, but selling about 3.5 million tickets. The two teams did not have to split the gate with the no-shows. So in the late 1980's , the Mets were sitting on another 500,000 tickets sold that were pure gravy. The smaller market teams demanded their 'fair share' so the NL adopted the AL policy. BTW, this was also the era that Shea had mysteriously "shrunk". Huge crowds at Shea were listed as approx 48,000 total attendance. In fact, opening day 1987 for the defending world series champs was 46,102 ???. In 1988, opening day was 48,719. There were many conspiracy folks claiming that the Mets were actually shaving attendance, in addition to the NL policy of fans in seats. Seriously, look at the gates for the 1987 and 1988 seasons on www.baseball-almanac.com . When Mets fans used to try to talk about this back then, Howie Rose used to pull the plug on the call.

[alpineinc]

Hey all, what's your opinion of the Jan. 23rd deadline for the final full season payment? Hard and fast date? Just curious, shifting some things around to pay mine on that date, but I know in years past they've been a little accommodating with the payments; I even missed the date one year and they told me just get it in by the end of January or then accounts will be subject to cancellation. Just wondering what everyone thinks about it.

[StadiumPage]

NY Times article today says the Mets have sold 2,000,000 tickets so far for 2009. Considering they've only sold full and partial plans you can just divide by 81 to see the "full season equivalencies" they have. That's 24,691.

Same article said the Yanks have an FSE base of 39,393. 24,564 of that is full season.

NY Times article (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/14/sports/baseball/14tickets.html?_r=3)

[GordonGecko]

NY Times article today says the Mets have sold 2,000,000 tickets so far for 2009. Considering they've only sold full and partial plans you can just divide by 81 to see the "full season equivalencies" they have. That's 24,691.

Same article said the Yanks have an FSE base of 39,393. 24,564 of that is full season.

NY Times article (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/14/sports/baseball/14tickets.html?_r=3)

You'd think the Mets would have sold more considering the weekday plan is sold out and the sunday and saturday plans are basically sold out too.They must have a pile of tickets set aside for individual sales

"The team expected to sell more than 3 million tickets at the 45,000-seat stadium"
So they don't think they will sell out. That lack of confidence is probably why the Mets are getting cheap on free agents

[StadiumPage]

I think that shows that the Mets have FAR less full season holders than the Yankees. That's why they strung us along without partial info for so long.

Its funny, everyone was complaining that the Yankees had given partial info and the Mets hadn't in season 2008. Now its January and I have 2 partial plans and my sister (Yankee partial holder) still doesn't know where her seats will be...

[peterrod16]

You'd think the Mets would have sold more considering the weekday plan is sold out and the sunday and saturday plans are basically sold out too.They must have a pile of tickets set aside for individual sales

"The team expected to sell more than 3 million tickets at the 45,000-seat stadium"
So they don't think they will sell out. That lack of confidence is probably why the Mets are getting cheap on free agents

I told you guys the mets wont sell out every game.
Demand is weekend games.
I would have to say selling over 2 million tickets is a great feat.