Citi Field Tickets & Concessions

[johnql]

Actually that "very tasty" Crab cake and popcorn shrimp from Catch of last year cost you over 100 dollars per person when you throw in price of tickets, parking and gas. What it really comes down to is, since the team sucks so bad and you can't sit there and watch them play, the tickets and parking are the coverage charge for the privilege of dining at Chez Wilpon. Citi Field is basically the equivalent to that restaurant on the water or the one with a spectacular view that charges a fortune even though the food is mediocre but you still go for the ambiance.


Now that I think about it, Citi Field should qualify as a restaurant. So what I'm thinking is perhaps since the place hasn't been doing well since it opened up, we could get Gordon Ramsey to come in and fix the place up! I could only imagine the horrified look on is face when he sees all those tacky ads slapped up all around Chez Wilpon. Not exactly an inviting experience for such a high class restaurant. Yes?

I think we all get that you don't care for the Mets product nowadays - I have no problem with that. That's your decision. But deriding other people's choice to attend games is really disrespectful. There are people on this forum, myself included, who still enjoy attending games despite the poor performance by the team. You probably view us with disdain - so be it. I enjoy the experience and no one, particularly you, should feel qualified to tell me how to spend my money.

[NYFan1stYankFan2nd]

I think we all get that you don't care for the Mets product nowadays - I have no problem with that. That's your decision. But deriding other people's choice to attend games is really disrespectful. There are people on this forum, myself included, who still enjoy attending games despite the poor performance by the team. You probably view us with disdain - so be it. I enjoy the experience and no one, particularly you, should feel qualified to tell me how to spend my money.

OOOHHhh SNAP - It's ON baby it is ONN!

[Ralf]

FST here. Had sold the tix to the rainout on SH because I'm a tax guy and this is my busiest week. Well, SH sent me an e-mail that they cancelled the transaction and gave the buyer his money back due to the rainout. And, the Mets don't want to put the value of the tix on a gift card for me (a FST courtesy they offer) because the tix were sold and the barcodes deactivated.

So, each of these glorious organizations is pointing me to the other guy and claiming "not my problem", whilst yours truly is stuck in the middle holding worthless cardboard. Another marvelous example of A-1 customer service.

So now I have to fight. I might even win. My rep is "looking into it."

But, couldn't the Mets have actually stepped up and done the right thing up front?

Nah.

Interesting. The same thing happened to me (re: SH) but my rep has yet to give me the courtesy of a call back. Definitely keep us posted because this is total bs.

[Paul W]

why not just go to lenny's? bet the "catch" is better there...

[peterrod16]

http://mta.info/mta/news/releases/?en=110413-NYCT37
Save on Select Tickets to Tuesday Home Games
The New York Mets and MTA New York City Transit are teaming up this season to offer a $30 discount on tickets to Mets games on Tuesdays, beginning Tuesday, April 19 against the Houston Astros.

MetroCard customers can buy the special Tuesday tickets - either Value or Classic depending on the game date - on line at www.mets.com or by phone at 718-507-TIXX when you mention "MetroCard."

The discount Value and Classic ticket prices are as follows:

Value Date Tickets:

•$30 off Caesars Club Gold tickets. Regular: $96, Discount: $66
•$30 off Field Box Bronze tickets. Regular $60, Discount: $30
•$20 off Promenade Club tickets. Regular: $44, Discount: $24
Classic Date Tickets::

•$30 off Caesars Club Gold tickets. Regular: $120, Discount: $90
•$30 off Field Box Bronze tickets. Regular: $75, Discount price: $45
•$20 off Promenade Club tickets. Regular: $55, Discount price: $35
And they are good for the following game dates:

Tuesday Dates Opponent Start Time Offer Type

April 19 Astros 7:10 PM Value
May 3 Giants 7:10 PM Value
May 17 Marlins 7:10 PM Value
May 31 Pirates 7:10 PM Value
June 21 Athletics 7:10 PM Value
July 19 Cardinals 7:10 PM Value
August 2 Marlins 7:10 PM Classic
August 9 Padres 7:10 PM Classic
August 30 Marlins 7:10 PM Classic
September 13 Nationals 7:10 PM Classic
September 27 Reds 7:10 PM Value

my comments; i wish they could add a $5 metrocard to this deal.
Best deal right now via the mets is the Ronald 50% off code for value games till June 23rd.
Stubhub will probably have the cheapest ticket but if your a plan holder you pay no ticket fees ordering over the phone
Also Mcfaddens has $2 drinks from first pitch to 7th inning or $30 open bar for 5PM to 7PM.
http://www.mcfaddensballparkny.com/events.php

[majorleads]

why not just go to lenny's? bet the "catch" is better there...

mmmmm Lenny's!!! Love that commercial! Ha Ha I grew up in Huntington and the Lenny's Clam Bar was right around the corner from where I lived. Remember going there all the time with my parents. But the one in Huntington has been gone for at least 25 years, not sure if the others are still around? And yes I'm sure the catch of the day was much better there than the overpriced crap of the day that they're peddling at Citi Field.

[majorleads]

I think we all get that you don't care for the Mets product nowadays - I have no problem with that. That's your decision. But deriding other people's choice to attend games is really disrespectful. There are people on this forum, myself included, who still enjoy attending games despite the poor performance by the team. You probably view us with disdain - so be it. I enjoy the experience and no one, particularly you, should feel qualified to tell me how to spend my money.

Sorry John, didn't mean to insult a fellow Conservative.

I have no problems with you going to the games, actually I'm happy that you are going because I love baseball too. But it should be about baseball, not "tasty crab cakes." When did talk about baseball become synonymous with "fine" dining? I missed that memo. But I do know that owners like the Wilpons jack up ticket prices because of all the extra amenities that are at ballparks nowadays. That kills it for fans like me who just want to see baseball and are happy with a hot dog and a beer. So as long as you keep on raving about "tasty crab cakes," owners will continue to fill the parks up with all of these special items which in turn jacks up the ticket prices for fans who prefer not to take out loans just want to watch a baseball game. Understand?

[johnql]

Sorry John, didn't mean to insult a fellow Conservative.

I have no problems with you going to the games, actually I'm happy that you are going because I love baseball too. But it should be about baseball, not "tasty crab cakes." When did talk about baseball become synonymous with "fine" dining? I missed that memo. But I do know that owners like the Wilpons jack up ticket prices because of all the extra amenities that are at ballparks nowadays. That kills it for fans like me who just want to see baseball and are happy with a hot dog and a beer. So as long as you keep on raving about "tasty crab cakes," owners will continue to fill the parks up with all of these special items which in turn jacks up the ticket prices for fans who prefer not to take out loans just want to watch a baseball game. Understand?

I do understand your position, but I disagree. It's not just about the baseball - at least not any more. Things change - some people will like the change and others won't. We'll just have to agree to disagree about this particular aspect of the stadium. I love my baseball and the moment the game starts, I'm in my seat and rarely leave it except for maybe one visit to the restroom. But before the game starts, I also enjoy what I consider a pretty good meal, certainly better than anything I ever had at Shea.

[dstoffa]

mmmmm Lenny's!!! Love that commercial! Ha Ha I grew up in Huntington and the Lenny's Clam Bar was right around the corner from where I lived. Remember going there all the time with my parents. But the one in Huntington has been gone for at least 25 years, not sure if the others are still around? And yes I'm sure the catch of the day was much better there than the overpriced crap of the day that they're peddling at Citi Field.

The RVC Lenny's must have closed almost 20 years ago...

[dstoffa]

I do understand your position, but I disagree. It's not just about the baseball - at least not any more. Things change - some people will like the change and others won't. We'll just have to agree to disagree about this particular aspect of the stadium. I love my baseball and the moment the game starts, I'm in my seat and rarely leave it except for maybe one visit to the restroom. But before the game starts, I also enjoy what I consider a pretty good meal, certainly better than anything I ever had at Shea.

The owners need to pay their bills. That means getting money from customers. If customers are willing to pay for tasty crab cakes, then the owners will sell them tasty crab cakes. It's not only baseball, but all professional sports.

Cheers!
-Doug

[ribant]

Sorry John, didn't mean to insult a fellow Conservative.

I have no problems with you going to the games, actually I'm happy that you are going because I love baseball too. But it should be about baseball, not "tasty crab cakes." When did talk about baseball become synonymous with "fine" dining? I missed that memo. But I do know that owners like the Wilpons jack up ticket prices because of all the extra amenities that are at ballparks nowadays. That kills it for fans like me who just want to see baseball and are happy with a hot dog and a beer. So as long as you keep on raving about "tasty crab cakes," owners will continue to fill the parks up with all of these special items which in turn jacks up the ticket prices for fans who prefer not to take out loans just want to watch a baseball game. Understand?

1. So just get a dog and a beer, no one forces you to buy tasty crab cakes. I don't
2. Some of the best seats in the house are in the second cheapest price level. Plus 504 and 524 are not that bad.
3. Team owners are going to shoot the prices as high as they feel they can to make as much money as they can. And when they miss ( like the Mets did ) the secondary market and ticket specials create a price correction. That's how capitalism works.
4. I don't see the connection between on concourse upscale food concessions and higher ticket prices. Shoving Delta Club into the stratosphere is a different story.
5. Since the day NYS and Citi opened seats for all but a few games are available below face.

[Petemc1969]

mmmmm Lenny's!!! Love that commercial! Ha Ha I grew up in Huntington and the Lenny's Clam Bar was right around the corner from where I lived. Remember going there all the time with my parents. But the one in Huntington has been gone for at least 25 years, not sure if the others are still around? And yes I'm sure the catch of the day was much better there than the overpriced crap of the day that they're peddling at Citi Field.

The one in Howard Beach is still there.

[Met addict]

I think we all get that you don't care for the Mets product nowadays - I have no problem with that. That's your decision. But deriding other people's choice to attend games is really disrespectful. There are people on this forum, myself included, who still enjoy attending games despite the poor performance by the team. You probably view us with disdain - so be it. I enjoy the experience and no one, particularly you, should feel qualified to tell me how to spend my money.

Right on, sir. I am sick of coming to these forums and seeing bitter fans criticizing those who still choose to go to the ball park. Going to games is one of my favorite things to do, regardless of the product on the field. I love the ambiance and just seeing the game being played, albeit shittily in the case of the Mets. My Dad lives in Philly and I go to their games too despite loathing the team.

[johnql]

1. So just get a dog and a beer, no one forces you to buy tasty crab cakes. I don't
2. Some of the best seats in the house are in the second cheapest price level. Plus 504 and 524 are not that bad.
3. Team owners are going to shoot the prices as high as they feel they can to make as much money as they can. And when they miss ( like the Mets did ) the secondary market and ticket specials create a price correction. That's how capitalism works.
4. I don't see the connection between on concourse upscale food concessions and higher ticket prices. Shoving Delta Club into the stratosphere is a different story.
5. Since the day NYS and Citi opened seats for all but a few games are available below face.

My sentiments exactly. As for #4, the Nats are putting in a Shake Shack, Blue Smoke, Taqueria and a Box Frites this season. I'm guessing that their food prices will all be comparable to Citi Field (maybe slightly cheaper than CF) but I doubt if their ticket prices will go up significantly as a result.

[mets215]

I know that there had been a discussion on the other thread about SCOREBIG.COM, i was wondering if anyone had tried doing it, how it worked and what the lowest prices anyone ever got for the expensive seats was

[ribant]

I know that there had been a discussion on the other thread about SCOREBIG.COM, i was wondering if anyone had tried doing it, how it worked and what the lowest prices anyone ever got for the expensive seats was

I won a pair of Baseline box to the second home game of the year for $39.54 all in. At the time I bid that was just slightly less than the pair would have run on SH.

Paper seats were Fedexed overnight, face value $7.30 each. posted in the other forum. Scorebig said if game rained out or cancelled they would make it right.

I had some bids rejected @ 80-90% StubHub so I don't know how low they are willing to go.

[Rob R]

I had the pastrami yesterday and it was the highlight of the day. The carver dude took a long time but seemed like nice guy. Probably, he was poorly trained and thank god he did not slice his fingers.

Hand-carved? That's an excellent sign right there. If it's a good quality, home-cured pastrami and not commercial, then it'll be a winner. Katz's Deli, the king of pastrami, is one of the few, if not only, delis remaining that hand carves their pastrami and corned beef (against the grain) instead of using a slicing machine. 100x tenderer this way.


Nobody has pics?

[Rob R]

The one in Howard Beach is still there.

Sure is. Was there a couple of weeks ago. I hadn't been there in ages. We had scungilli, calamari, baked clams and linguine with white clam sauce - the works. Wasn't too bad, but I've had much, much better. Randazzo's in Sheepshead Bay kicks Lenny's butt, dish by dish in case anyone's interested.

[chedda man]

2. Some of the best seats in the house are in the second cheapest price level.

This is false.

[ribant]

This is false.

Prove it......

[ribant]

Sure is. Was there a couple of weeks ago. I hadn't been there in ages. We had scungilli, calamari, baked clams and linguine with white clam sauce - the works. Wasn't too bad, but I've had much, much better. Randazzo's in Sheepshead Bay kicks Lenny's butt, dish by dish in case anyone's interested.

No contest. Randazzo's has the best red sauce in the friggin' universe

[Strawman]

Sorry John, didn't mean to insult a fellow Conservative.

What's conservative about enjoying a ball game? Plenty o' other stripes like it too....let's keep politics out of this!

[chedda man]

Prove it......

I get it, there's no factual data to back up my false claim. But using some common sense, it's foolish to think that seats in the 500's behind the plate are some of the "best seats in the house." Maybe best value, but i think if you had to choose you'd pick delta club, champions, caesars gold, and promenade club over those seats. And I didn't even get to caesars silver, metro box behind the dugouts, or even field box.

So IN MY OPINION, your claim was inaccurate.

[Blue387]

I was reading Zack Hample's blog and there was an interesting blog post where he takes on-field batting practice at PNC Park with season ticket holders after the regular season ended in October. They have batting practice from a pitching machine, former players on hand and some sort of meal. I would love to see season ticket holders do this at Citi Field. "Take batting practice at Citi Field, watch your line drives die at the warning track and meet Nick Evans!"

http://snaggingbaseballs.mlblogs.com...e-at-pnc-park/

[majorleads]

Here you go, although not an article about the Mets this is proof that its them dumping tickets onto Stub Hub. Now Ticketmaster wants a piece of the action...


Ticketmaster rolls out 'dynamic' ticket pricing

By RYAN NAKASHIMA, AP Business Writer – 1 hr 42 mins ago

LOS ANGELES – Event tickets seller Ticketmaster said Monday that it is introducing new technology to let artists and sports teams raise or lower ticket prices to reflect demand during the initial sales period — a move it said will crimp the profits of scalpers and boost revenue for performers and teams.
The technology could push up initial prices for front-row seats while reducing prices on less-desirable ones that might have gone unsold otherwise.
Ticketmaster, a division of Live Nation Entertainment Inc., says the change should make it harder for anyone to send prices soaring by buying up all the best tickets and reselling them at substantial profit.
"When the fan experience is not clouded by scalpers grabbing seats, or when there's more options for fans to come to a better show, that has a great impact on our business," Ticketmaster Chief Executive Nathan Hubbard said in an interview.
The company already is testing the system, known as "dynamic pricing," with several professional baseball, basketball and hockey teams. Ticketmaster plans to roll it out at some North American venues in the middle of the summer concert season this year. A data analysis company called MarketShare helped create the pricing tool.
The San Francisco Giants baseball team started using a dynamic pricing system created by a company called Qcue Inc. in 2009. The team found that adjusting prices in real time to reflect sales data, league standings and which opposing team was visiting helped sell more tickets.
Qcue, which is not involved with Ticketmaster's dynamic pricing offering, now serves more than 20 teams in pro baseball, hockey, basketball and auto racing.
Its founder and CEO, Barry Kahn, said Ticketmaster's biggest challenge is bringing the system to the music industry, where there has been a "dysfunctional relationship" between artists, their promoters, and venues.
Since Ticketmaster's merger with Live Nation last year, however, the combined company now has all three functions under one roof, meaning the divisions should be able to work together, he said.
StubHub, the world's largest reseller of tickets and a subsidiary of eBay Inc., said dynamic pricing for sports events has not cut into its business. Tickets that command high prices on the initial sale tend to sell at even higher prices on the resale market because they're in limited supply, according to StubHub spokesman Glenn Lehrman.
And, when seats that aren't as good are priced even more cheaply, more tickets get sold, he said.
"Any kind of system that leads to lower prices, that is a good thing for fans," Lehrman said.
Live Nation's revenue fell 9 percent in 2010 as concert ticket sales dropped, even though it tried to get more people through turnstiles by cutting ticket prices. The company has said it expects global ticket sales to be flat in 2011, compared with an 8 percent decline last year, when it sold 120 million tickets.
Live Nation shares fell 14 cents, or 1.4 percent, to close at $9.73 Monday.