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Post by Pounce Needs Pals on May 22, 2011 18:20:55 GMT -6
So my seats were in blue last season. Will I be paying the $225 per ticket or $191? I'm not quite sure who the 15% discount applies to... Regardless, it's a steal. Nothing beats Panther basketball. Since you're renewing, $191. That's how I read it anyway. Your invoice will be $225. The $191 is for people who did the 2 for $99 last season and want to upgrade. Here is the regular renewal form uwmpanthers.cstv.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/wiml/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/tickets1I'm not to sure how fair that is for the folks that have had tickets for years.  |
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Post by PantherLou on May 23, 2011 9:53:02 GMT -6
It's a 1 time deal for people who bought the 2 for $99 deal last year. I agree that it may seem somewhat "unfair" to those who have had tickets already, but I choose to look at it as an opportunity to get more people who may be on the fence to make the decision to renew. Also, the renewal will need to be made by August 1st, which creates a certain sense of urgency. |
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Post by Rawls on May 23, 2011 10:13:20 GMT -6
Okay, Thanks for clarifying mupanther.
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Post by Pounce Needs Pals on May 23, 2011 14:55:14 GMT -6
It's a 1 time deal for people who bought the 2 for $99 deal last year. I agree that it may seem somewhat "unfair" to those who have had tickets already, but I choose to look at it as an opportunity to get more people who may be on the fence to make the decision to renew. Also, the renewal will need to be made by August 1st, which creates a certain sense of urgency. *The Aug. 1 date is for everyone to have $100 down for their seats. *How do you know, it's a one time deal for people to upgrade on last season 2 for $99 deal? I could see them doing it for 2012-13. Bottomline, the Panthers ticket office has taken great care of me. I do see it as a great opportunity to get more fans at the Cell. 2 for $99, $3.30 per game! |
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Post by Pounce Needs Pals on Jun 14, 2011 19:28:59 GMT -6
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Post by skrapheap on Jun 15, 2011 8:17:39 GMT -6
$1650 for a courtside season ticket at Hinkle? Seriously?
i hope that includes parking and other amenities. A lot of other amenities.
If i am reading the Panther season ticket brochure correctly, courtside seats at the Cell are less than one third of that price.
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Post by uwmbacker24 on Jun 15, 2011 11:20:13 GMT -6
I agree, who do the Bulldogs think they are, the Lakers?
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Post by Pounce Needs Pals on Jun 15, 2011 11:51:42 GMT -6
To be fair to Butler, the seats close to the court are in high demand. My problem is the tickets that are to the top of Hinkle are way to high in price.
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Post by ghostofdylan on Jun 15, 2011 12:04:29 GMT -6
I agree, who do the Bulldogs think they are, the Lakers? The Bulldogs act like they've been to a couple straight national title games or something! Seriously, if Butler's not going to capitalize on its unprecedented success now, when will it ever? |
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Post by PantherU on Jun 15, 2011 13:08:35 GMT -6
They could start hanging out happy endings.
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Post by skrapheap on Jun 16, 2011 14:34:27 GMT -6
I agree, who do the Bulldogs think they are, the Lakers? The Bulldogs act like they've been to a couple straight national title games or something! Seriously, if Butler's not going to capitalize on its unprecedented success now, when will it ever?
But this thread got started with a comment that the ticket prices are at least part of why Butler isn't drawing 10K fans/game. After looking at the season ticket prices, i'd have to agree.
The idea is to put as many fans in the seats as possible on a regular basis. If you're not doing that with the quality of play that BU consistently delivers, i think you should look at your prices. If fans aren't coming, it could well be that they don't think your product is worth what you're charging.
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Post by BBFran on Jun 16, 2011 15:19:45 GMT -6
Don't forget that Butler is paying its coach at a scale never before seen (and probably never to be seen again) in the H League. They apparently have made the calculation that this will maximize their revenue.
Its only relevance to me is to demonstrate again that Milwaukee basketball is the biggest screaming bargain in spectator sports in the Milwaukee area. Good basketball in a very good league for a song.
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Post by zvillehaze on Jun 16, 2011 21:35:32 GMT -6
The Bulldogs act like they've been to a couple straight national title games or something! Seriously, if Butler's not going to capitalize on its unprecedented success now, when will it ever?
But this thread got started with a comment that the ticket prices are at least part of why Butler isn't drawing 10K fans/game. After looking at the season ticket prices, i'd have to agree.
The idea is to put as many fans in the seats as possible on a regular basis. If you're not doing that with the quality of play that BU consistently delivers, i think you should look at your prices. If fans aren't coming, it could well be that they don't think your product is worth what you're charging.
BBFran has it right ... it's not about having a full house, it's about maximizing revenue. Despite their success, Butler is working with a limited base of alumni/dedicated fans in central Indiana. Economics would seem to indicate that 7,000 to 8,000 fans on average at higher prices is better than 10,000 every night at discount prices. Economics would say that if every game is sold out, you're not charging enough. You guys have a coach making nearly as much as Stevens, but draw half the crowd at a third of the cost in an arena that's not yours ... how does that make any economic sense? Every program does what they feel is best for them. If attendance falls, I'm sure prices will adjust. For this year, with home games against Louisville and Xavier, I think the administration feels the increase is justified. Butler has been drawing large crowds for most games. The reality is that the average attendance will drop because walkup fans will not pay to watch games against Marian University, Mississippi Valley State or league games against YSU and UIC. If you price your product to sell out those games, you're underpricing it for games against Louisville and Xavier. |
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Post by DunneDeal on Jun 16, 2011 22:56:06 GMT -6
Or you build a smaller arena, and then tickets become a premium and you can charge whatever you want to
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Post by ghostofdylan on Jun 17, 2011 6:55:46 GMT -6
Great post, zville.
The only thing with which I would quibble is the notion that "(Jeter is) making nearly as much as Stevens."
Unless I'm mistaken, Brad is earning about $1.35 million with camp and TV and radio income and bonuses, which is almost exactly twice what Rob reportedly makes annually.
With a career record of 117-25, 11 NCAA tournament wins against four losses and countless national TV appearances, Brad has certainly earned everything he makes ... and then some.
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