When did the reseating process for 2011 and 2012 begin? I thought it was going to be June 1st, but looking at the reseating site there are a number of seats in the 200 level already marked as "selected".
Quote from: ChuckyChip on May 31, 2011, 12:17:31 PM
When did the reseating process for 2011 and 2012 begin? I thought it was going to be June 1st, but looking at the reseating site there are a number of seats in the 200 level already marked as "selected".
Those are either grandfathered in, University Staff or for the Athletic Dept.
Quote from: MUMac on May 31, 2011, 12:19:12 PM
Those are either grandfathered in, University Staff or for the Athletic Dept.
Wow. That's a lot of good seats already spoken for. So much for improving my seats this time around >:(
Quote from: ChuckyChip on May 31, 2011, 12:22:11 PM
Wow. That's a lot of good seats already spoken for. So much for improving my seats this time around >:(
There are two ways to improve your seats: win the lotto; or, wait for people to die.
Cura Personalis.
The first three rows are the preferred seating. I think it is a minimum of $3,500 donation per seat.
I rank 240 and my seating time is 7:46 June 1st. 239 x 4 =956 seats gone before I select. With preferred seating and other seats held out the number is probably closer to 1200 seats gone.
Quote from: The Golden Avalanche on May 31, 2011, 12:54:28 PM
There are two ways to improve your seats: win the lotto; or, wait for people to die.
Cura Personalis.
Go ahead and wait, my wife is younger than me.
To be fair, not everyone ahead of you selects the maximum number (4) of seats. I would guess your multiplier should be closer to 3.
Quote from: Strokin 3s on May 31, 2011, 01:32:41 PM
To be fair, not everyone ahead of you selects the maximum number (4) of seats. I would guess your multiplier should be closer to 3.
Some select more than 4 seats. I have 303 points, which pales in comparison to the top 50. Anyone who has more than 609 points can divide their points in half and select 8 seats and they would pick all 8 seats ahead of me. By the way I only take two seats, which in the past has allowed me to get better seats than my expected point level, because I am able to find two seats in a good section that people who want 4 together have to pass on. Last reseating I was ranked 253 and got 2 seats, I would be happy to get back. I now am ranked 240 and could end up with worse seats.
Quote from: bilsu on May 31, 2011, 02:23:15 PM
Some select more than 4 seats. I have 303 points, which pales in comparison to the top 50. Anyone who has more than 609 points can divide their points in half and select 8 seats and they would pick all 8 seats ahead of me. By the way I only take two seats, which in the past has allowed me to get better seats than my expected point level, because I am able to find two seats in a good section that people who want 4 together have to pass on. Last reseating I was ranked 253 and got 2 seats, I would be happy to get back. I now am ranked 240 and could end up with worse seats.
You are picking on the first day. You'll be fine.
Hey... can we start a prediction contest for re-seating -- the downtime is starting to get mind-numbingly boring?
Possible questions:
1) How many adjacent seats (i.e. 2+ in same row/section) will remain in the lower bowl at the conclusion of re-seating?
2) How many single seats will remain?
3) Will any adjacent seats in the $500 donation level remain at 9:00am on June 2?
4) On which day will all $125 price-level seats (end zone uppers) in Row A be taken?
5) How many upper level $100 donation seats will be taken on June 1?
6) Bonus - In what section & row will R.A. Smith be seated this year?
1. I don't think there will be any adjacent seats in the lower bowl. It looks like last time, you could be in the last few rows on the end with 21 points.
I have 31 points, ranked 2131, choose June 6 at 4:15, looking hopefully at the first few rows in the corner sections upstairs.
Quote from: MUDPT on May 31, 2011, 05:17:36 PM
1. I don't think there will be any adjacent seats in the lower bowl. It looks like last time, you could be in the last few rows on the end with 21 points.
I have 31 points, ranked 2131, choose June 6 at 4:15, looking hopefully at the first few rows in the corner sections upstairs.
Here is a little hint...dead center or courtside in the uppers is a great seat. Big screen is eye level and you can see the whole play unfold in front of you. Many big point holders wind up here, truth be told. More so, for 2/3rds of the season, you can sit wherever you want, lower bowl included. How many floor level ticket holders do you see with the arched neck looking up on replays? More so, the donation is low, or non-existent. It is a very good value.
We pick Saturday morning. Upper deck; 400 or 401 if possible.
How do you find out your time? I'm working a crapload this week and it would help a lot if I knew when they'd be calling.
Quote from: brewcity77 on May 31, 2011, 09:36:42 PM
How do you find out your time? I'm working a crapload this week and it would help a lot if I knew when they'd be calling.
Email and Snailmail over a couple of weeks ago at least. Did you put your $100 deposit down? If not, your place is lost and you go with new ticket holders in July I think. If you missed on the reup, call the ticket office first thing tomorrow and make your case.
Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on May 31, 2011, 09:46:28 PM
Email and Snailmail over a couple of weeks ago at least. Did you put your $100 deposit down? If not, your place is lost and you go with new ticket holders in July I think. If you missed on the reup, call the ticket office first thing tomorrow and make your case.
Hmm...I'll have to call them. I never received any notice, and I did make my B&G donation.
For reference, especially for first timers:
http://www.gomarquette.com/tickets/reseating.html
Just re-read through all of that, I never received my mid-May appointment letter, which is why I didn't get them my $100 deposit. I just left a message at the ticketing office, hopefully they'll be able to get me sorted, I'm guessing I wouldn't pick until the last 2-3 days anyway.
Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on May 31, 2011, 09:46:28 PM
Email and Snailmail over a couple of weeks ago at least. Did you put your $100 deposit down? If not, your place is lost and you go with new ticket holders in July I think. If you missed on the reup, call the ticket office first thing tomorrow and make your case.
Just to note...have until midnight
tonight to reserve your spot after I reviewed the time line. $100 credit card deposit does it.
RA Smith will have the same seats. He is in preferred seating and does not have to go through reseating process as he is guaranteed his same seats as long as he coughs up the per seat donation.
If you go to http://marquettereseating.com and log in with your account number/password, it will tell you your appointment time.
I think the acc# is the same one you use for Ticketmaster/MyMarquette Account.
Have to disagree with the upper bowlers. If somehow all the lowers were gone by my appointment due to .. people donating more or whatever .. I would pass completely. Many years ago, I spent a season as a vagabond in the upper deck. It always felt like a library up there, detached from the game. Might as well just stay home.
To each his own. Good to have you upper-deckers there to make it look filled in, so thanks.
Just got my deposit in, still have no idea when my reseating time is, and don't know what my account number and PIN is. Hopefully they can tell me when I have time to get them on the phone. Cheers for the help :)
Quote from: brewcity77 on May 31, 2011, 10:39:11 PM
Just got my deposit in, still have no idea when my reseating time is, and don't know what my account number and PIN is. Hopefully they can tell me when I have time to get them on the phone. Cheers for the help :)
Your pin number is your account number. If you do not recall it, check the invoice receipt that was emailed to you after you paid the deposit. The password is the same as the My Marquette Account password.
Quote from: bilsu on May 31, 2011, 02:23:15 PM
Some select more than 4 seats. I have 303 points, which pales in comparison to the top 50. Anyone who has more than 609 points can divide their points in half and select 8 seats and they would pick all 8 seats ahead of me. By the way I only take two seats, which in the past has allowed me to get better seats than my expected point level, because I am able to find two seats in a good section that people who want 4 together have to pass on. Last reseating I was ranked 253 and got 2 seats, I would be happy to get back. I now am ranked 240 and could end up with worse seats.
I understand, I still stand by my statement of guessing the multiplier is closer to 3.
Quote from: MUMac on June 01, 2011, 07:28:38 AM
Your pin number is your account number. If you do not recall it, check the invoice receipt that was emailed to you after you paid the deposit. The password is the same as the My Marquette Account password.
I think it's the other way around. Your "Customer #" is your account number, and your "PIN" is your password for the MY Marquette Account.
Quote from: Litehouse on June 01, 2011, 10:06:51 AM
I think it's the other way around. Your "Customer #" is your account number, and your "PIN" is your password for the MY Marquette Account.
Correct, my mistake.
Quote from: MUDPT on May 31, 2011, 05:17:36 PM
1. I don't think there will be any adjacent seats in the lower bowl. It looks like last time, you could be in the last few rows on the end with 21 points.
I have 31 points, ranked 2131, choose June 6 at 4:15, looking hopefully at the first few rows in the corner sections upstairs.
Corners are good seats... you're ranked about what I was last go around and I ended up with 2nd row seats in the corners last year. There were several pairs of end zone seats available, but I figured that for half the price, the 2nd row corner seats were a much better value than what was left in the lower bowl (the "middle-of-row-z" in the end zone variety).
Selected Thursday and Friday night (mine and proxy for a friend). Pretty much the same seats as two years ago, despite more giving. Curious as to how it went for others.
I went to the AL on Thursday, since I had a business appointment nearby and sort of like the ritual. An older woman came out as I went in proclaiming loudly "so much for 52 years of loyalty."
We're fairly new season ticket holders. While our appointment is still an hour away, my sense is that we'll be getting better seats than the original university projections would have suggested. Be interesting to know if there are some dropouts this year owing to the economy. I suppose those of you who have had tickets for several years have a better feel for the situation.
I'd bet on very few season ticket holder dropouts. Just had a S16 season. If you could measure it, Buzz is more liked today than a year ago.
What I would bet on is .. that there are a few ticket holders who decide to move over a section to decrease their cost. The 6 prime sections aren't just populated by heavy donors, they are populated by folks who've had tickets for 20-50 years, giving them tons of non-donation points.
If I'm not mistaken, the 6 prime sections' donation went from $300 to $500 this year. That might be some serious cabbage to a 60 year old who has had tickets for 40 years .. so they shift over to the baseline section (still awesome), and presto, they just saved $400.
My appointment is in 30 minutes .. I calculate my donations to jump ahead of about 125-150 accounts each reseating, depending on the point distributions on the last day of donations .. a half hour out from picking, I'd say it looks like I'm just treading water, about the same type of seats I had two years ago, somewhat immeasurably better I suppose.
Hilltopper, I picked Thursday at 4:00, and was shocked that the selection was so limited. I jumped across to be behind the team this year as there were more choices there. I really don't feel good about my seats, and the size of the donation required to maintain my seats is getting greater each reseating. I know that the administration took more section 200 seats this time, and that causes 'spillover' into surrounding sections by the approx. 300 choosing ahead of me, but... crap.
I think the law of diminishing returns will cause a reverse effect on the size of donations once you get to that part of the curve where the return per dollar donated is minimized. I say I am done every year, but when chips are down, I still fire up. I wonder if others feel as I do.
No complaints at all. Quite pleased with the Section 400 tickets we selected.
My reseating time isn't until Tuesday night. I'm hoping some of the A&B rows in the near corners, like 403, 419, 425, and 441 are available. Spending $900 for two seats is still a bit rich for my blood, and from experience, the front corners are pretty nice, especially in 441 right next to the student section.
Quote from: augoman on June 04, 2011, 11:28:50 AM
I picked Thursday at 4:00, and was shocked that the selection was so limited.
That's what promted my original post. It seemed a large number of seats were already "pre-selected" prior to June 1st. I don't recall that many seats being spoken for before reseating began in the past.
I also picked on Thursday afternoon. The highlight for me was having an appointment time right after David "One Call, That's All" Gruber. That was kind of strange to see him there. Luckily I did get the seats that I was hoping for.
Just picked for my brother in law. Two seats available in the same section as last year (210), and actually moved down a few rows
Quote from: augoman on June 04, 2011, 11:28:50 AM
I know that the administration took more section 200 seats this time, and that causes 'spillover' into surrounding sections by the approx. 300 choosing ahead of me, but... crap.
How do you know this? Did I miss a memo, or is this scuttlebutt?
Quote from: augoman on June 04, 2011, 11:28:50 AM
I think the law of diminishing returns will cause a reverse effect on the size of donations once you get to that part of the curve where the return per dollar donated is minimized. I say I am done every year, but when chips are down, I still fire up. I wonder if others feel as I do.
Indeed .. these past couple reseatings, I've given a substantial sum (to me) to help move me out of the deep corner, into a side section. Each time, I've been disappointed as to what I've given and what I've been able to get, so I hear you .. is there a point, or am I just a hamster on a wheel, the carrot never getting closer.
I think there might be many people who do not come back this season. I can't put a number on it.
The seat donation went up $375 to $500, $225 to $300 & $75 to $100 per seat. The area behind the basket in Section 206, 207 & 208 is the same. The upper deck center court seats went from $75 to $100.
On the flip side, I'm stunned in the amount of people that don't show up for the non-league games paying these prices. Many people have money to burn.
Thoughts?
Quote from: mupanther on June 04, 2011, 02:06:50 PM
I think there might be many people who do not come back this season. I can't put a number on it.
Why do you think that? Coming off a great Dance, attendance was solid last year, program appears to be on a stable or upward trajectory. I think the season ticket holder counts have increased every year for quite some time. Why a decrease next year?
Quote from: mupanther on June 04, 2011, 02:06:50 PM
On the flip side, I'm stunned in the amount of people that don't show up for the non-league games paying these prices. Many people have money to burn.
I'd say it used to be worse. 10 years ago, I'd say the lower bowl could be 60% full for a cupcake. Now it's 80+ or better. Still could be a few thousand empties, but now tons of families bring their kids for those fluff games.
we moved upstairs this year, bought 4 of the $125 tickets in the corner. Saved us $500 and got 2 tickets for the kids.
For us, 400 level seats was an easy call. I'd much rather be in the first few rows above center court than off in the corner of the lower bowl. I think Dr. Blackheart had it right. (Plus, we're in a prime 'Kiss Cam spot :-* :-*!!)
We picked our tickets at the AL on Thursday because we had some accessability issues for my dad.
Brent the ticket manager was very helpful and told us that the preselected seats were not increased over last year. They try to minimize them as much as possible.
Faculty and staff who had season tickets prior to the Bradley Center are able to renew their same seats ahead of time.
As these people get older some seats should open up.
He also said there are alot of older season ticket holders who didn't take advantage of the one time ability to transfer tickets to another person.
Quote from: warriormom on June 05, 2011, 11:54:25 AM
Faculty and staff who had season tickets prior to the Bradley Center are able to renew their same seats ahead of time.
That is not true.
Just curious......no reseating today is there??
Quote from: mupanther on June 05, 2011, 01:06:41 PM
That is not true.
It sure is, at least for faculty of a certain tenure.
Quote from: muguru on June 05, 2011, 01:12:20 PM
Just curious......no reseating today is there??
I resat today.
Quote from: marqptm on June 05, 2011, 05:31:29 PM
I resat today.
Yes, I noticed later on that seats were being filled in. My apologies. It looked like earlier this morning when i looked, that nothing was being selected.
Actually was told by couple of people (BG fund and tckt mgr) that new prez has a much larger entourage for games than previous- section 200. Also my nephew is a dean, and all deans get 2 seats in 200, if they wish. He passes and sits in second tier. gets to watch game w/o 'shop talk'.
Bill Cords grandfathered staff and admin sth's to same seats each year, but cannot change them, or go to spot determined by priority points.
Quote from: Sir Lawrence on June 05, 2011, 01:43:49 PM
It sure is, at least for faculty of a certain tenure.
What faculty? I work for Marquette, I don't get to pick my seats ahead of time. I know another faculty member who is high up in the MU work force and he didn't get to pick his seats ahead of time.
Quote from: mupanther on June 06, 2011, 08:51:00 AM
What faculty? I work for Marquette, I don't get to pick my seats ahead of time. I know another faculty member who is high up in the MU work force and he didn't get to pick his seats ahead of time.
I do not recall the specifics, but there is a couple near us who are "grandfathered" in for those seats. She is an employee of the University. Their tickets are blocked off prior to the selections, I know that.
Quote from: mupanther on June 06, 2011, 08:51:00 AM
What faculty? I work for Marquette, I don't get to pick my seats ahead of time. I know another faculty member who is high up in the MU work force and he didn't get to pick his seats ahead of time.
Did you have season tickets at the Mecca?
Quote from: mu_hilltopper on June 04, 2011, 03:20:45 PM
Why do you think that? Coming off a great Dance, attendance was solid last year, program appears to be on a stable or upward trajectory. I think the season ticket holder counts have increased every year for quite some time. Why a decrease next year?
I'd say it used to be worse. 10 years ago, I'd say the lower bowl could be 60% full for a cupcake. Now it's 80+ or better. Still could be a few thousand empties, but now tons of families bring their kids for those fluff games.
I wrote why I think that. Seat donations went up.
I just upgraded my seats by one row, although in a different quadrant of the arena.
Will any other scoopers be joining muwarrior87 and myself in section 424?
I think a lot of people are downgrading. Our seats in 441 are already gone. We had no problem 2 years ago renewing them. A lot of lower bowl seats still available that are normally gone.
So am I to understand that some faculty who have had season tickets for 20+ years are exempt from re-seating? What a travesty. When will the world of higher education realize that 2 years of monetary contributions to a university is much more valuable to its mission than 30 years of non-monetary contributions?
Irony aside, I downgraded to $125 this year. Section 208 Row H was probably the best available when I selected yesterday... plenty of seats in the endzone downstairs, even some aisle seats below the concourse. I'm going to be perfectly happy with my savings of nearly $2000 and some crappy seats amongst people who actually care about the game being played.
Less than 24 hours to my pick and there's plenty of room for me to upgrade, though not as good as I had hoped. Still, I think there's a realistic chance for me to go from Row M in one of the $275 corners to Rows F-H. I can live with that.
Quote from: brewcity77 on June 06, 2011, 10:43:11 PM
Less than 24 hours to my pick and there's plenty of room for me to upgrade, though not as good as I had hoped. Still, I think there's a realistic chance for me to go from Row M in one of the $275 corners to Rows F-H. I can live with that.
What section were you in last season?
Quote from: MUfan12 on June 06, 2011, 10:37:25 PM
I think a lot of people are downgrading. Our seats in 441 are already gone. We had no problem 2 years ago renewing them. A lot of lower bowl seats still available that are normally gone.
Ya, I looked at the map last night. There are many seats open behind the basket area.
I don't find it odd there are seats behind the hoop in the lower bowl available. I can see the math of $1340 for 2 seats behind the basket with a crappy view, versus $900 uppers, row D with the "best" upper view. Or $550 for a corner, row E, which still has a pretty good view.
What I am somewhat surprised at is Sec 219, a corner next to the band .. about 20 seats open from row U and up. Those are the same as 209 and 205, they're just close to all that noise. Heavens to Betsy!
So, yeah, now that I look at it, I agree. I think some people in the middle to lower point rankings have decided to move upstairs, either for economic or "view" reasons.
I had seats in 219 when the Bradley Center first opened. I Think it was the third row. Sitting by the band was okay. The problem was the cheerleaders. They would hold up their signs and block my view of the game. I complained to them and it made no difference.
Quote from: mupanther on June 07, 2011, 07:46:47 AMWhat section were you in last season?
I was in 425, Row M, 6-7 last year. Aside from loving the games, the highlight of the season was being known for winning the Ambassador free nights, which I did twice.
We decided to give up our seats this year because we're planning on leaving the area before the halfway point of the season. First time I've gone without since 1999 :(
Quote from: mu_hilltopper on June 07, 2011, 08:00:24 AMWhat I am somewhat surprised at is Sec 219, a corner next to the band .. about 20 seats open from row U and up. Those are the same as 209 and 205, they're just close to all that noise. Heavens to Betsy!
So, yeah, now that I look at it, I agree. I think some people in the middle to lower point rankings have decided to move upstairs, either for economic or "view" reasons.
Holy cow...I would love to grab two of those seats, but something tells me the girlfriend would be shaking her head if I spent that much on seats this year. Big difference between the $550 I plan to spend and the $1340 I'd be paying off for the next few months.
Quote from: Skatastrophy on June 07, 2011, 08:37:37 AM
We decided to give up our seats this year because we're planning on leaving the area before the halfway point of the season. First time I've gone without since 1999 :(
You should probably still at least buy a single seat in the $125 sections to keep your points intact. Otherwise you're starting over from scratch next time you want to buy tix.
Quote from: AhoyaX on June 07, 2011, 08:50:50 AM
You should probably still at least buy a single seat in the $125 sections to keep your points intact. Otherwise you're starting over from scratch next time you want to buy tix.
Or get two and just put them up on Stubhub as soon as you can. With fewer cupcakes this year, you can probably get $25 a pair to the Big East and Vandy games, which will make all your money back if you can just sell those ones.
Quote from: AhoyaX on June 07, 2011, 08:50:50 AM
You should probably still at least buy a single seat in the $125 sections to keep your points intact. Otherwise you're starting over from scratch next time you want to buy tix.
I was going to say the same thing. I had seats for several years and dropped them when I moved out of state. I moved back 3 years later and had to start from scratch again because I lost all the consecutive years points. I'd recommend keeping 2 in the $125 section and continuing with at least the $100 donation to keep the streak alive. Give them away to friends and family if you can't make it, or sell them through the season ticket holder system. Even if you're asking under the normal $9 you'll probably sell most of them.
Quote from: brewcity77 on June 07, 2011, 08:32:13 AM
I was in 425, Row M, 6-7 last year. Aside from loving the games, the highlight of the season was being known for winning the Ambassador free nights, which I did twice.
We were in 425 last year as well. Row G, seats 1-4, but 2 of our 4 seats were gone by the time of our appointment. Unwilling to move up to a higher row or upgrade to better seats, we ended up moving over a section to 426 in row E.
Quote from: brewcity77 on June 07, 2011, 08:44:59 AM
Holy cow...I would love to grab two of those seats, but something tells me the girlfriend would be shaking her head if I spent that much on seats this year. Big difference between the $550 I plan to spend and the $1340 I'd be paying off for the next few months.
Find a different girlfriend.
Quote from: 4everwarriors on June 07, 2011, 09:48:46 AMFind a different girlfriend.
Nah...she's right, I'm $18K in debt still from school and trying to fast-track the payments. When I told her about the 219 seats, she said "Don't worry, I'm sure you'll be one of the old fogies wearing a moth-ball smelling sweater vest in no time". Upper level for 1-2 more reseating cycles, then I'll think about moving downstairs.
Quote from: brewcity77 on June 07, 2011, 09:52:45 AM
Nah...she's right, I'm $18K in debt still from school and trying to fast-track the payments. When I told her about the 219 seats, she said "Don't worry, I'm sure you'll be one of the old fogies wearing a moth-ball smelling sweater vest in no time". Upper level for 1-2 more reseating cycles, then I'll think about moving downstairs.
Funny, I had the same conversation with my wife, but I was the one convincing her that we should wait a few more years to move downstairs. She tried to compromise with Section 400, but I was having nothing of it.
FYI -- While the roles may be reversed in your typical sports debate with a spouse (or significant other), rest assured that regardless, the woman never sleeps on the couch.
Quote from: brewcity77 on June 07, 2011, 09:52:45 AM
Nah...she's right, I'm $18K in debt still from school and trying to fast-track the payments. When I told her about the 219 seats, she said "Don't worry, I'm sure you'll be one of the old fogies wearing a moth-ball smelling sweater vest in no time". Upper level for 1-2 more reseating cycles, then I'll think about moving downstairs.
Find a different girlfriend.
Or, if she's hot, Twitter some pics my way. 8-)
Quote from: Skatastrophy on June 07, 2011, 08:37:37 AM
We decided to give up our seats this year because we're planning on leaving the area before the halfway point of the season. First time I've gone without since 1999 :(
Ska, if you want some of the early games for dirt cheap before witness protection starts, hit me up.
Quote from: ZiggysF*ckinFryBoy on June 07, 2011, 12:09:18 PM
Ska, if you want some of the early games for dirt cheap before witness protection starts, hit me up.
Haha, I appreciate it bud :)
It was good advice grabbing some corner seats to keep the streak alive. I just got married to an MU grad too, so I'll have to see how much those points are worth.
Quote from: brewcity77 on June 07, 2011, 09:52:45 AM
Nah...she's right, I'm $18K in debt still from school and trying to fast-track the payments. When I told her about the 219 seats, she said "Don't worry, I'm sure you'll be one of the old fogies wearing a moth-ball smelling sweater vest in no time". Upper level for 1-2 more reseating cycles, then I'll think about moving downstairs.
I'm going on year 3 in the upper deck, after being the lower bowl for years. I got married, it forced me to the upper deck.
Marrying an MU grad is worth an extra 10 points, which I suppose you could say is worth $2,500 over time.
I'm not sure why the upper deck gets such a bad rap by some around here?? I have sat in the lowers, many times, and it's a lot more cramped. Not nearly the same amount of leg room as upstairs, and even though you are up higher, the view(IMO) is better in a lot of cases. Alot of things are blocked if you sit downstairs in the corners, or certainly behind the basket. Upstairs, in some cases there are corners of the court that are locked or whatever but it's lessened by being higher up.
Just my opinion.
Quote from: muguru on June 07, 2011, 02:12:41 PM
I'm not sure why the upper deck gets such a bad rap by some around here?? I have sat in the lowers, many times, and it's a lot more cramped. Not nearly the same amount of leg room as upstairs, and even though you are up higher, the view(IMO) is better in a lot of cases. Alot of things are blocked if you sit downstairs in the corners, or certainly behind the basket. Upstairs, in some cases there are corners of the court that are locked or whatever but it's lessened by being higher up.
Just my opinion.
I hope that my earlier comment wasn't misconstrued as being disparaging to the upper deck.
I don't speak for everyone, but personally I would prefer to be in the lower bowl, but there are seats in the upper bowl that I do consider a superior value to some lowers.
It's personal preference of why you go to games. I sat in the upper deck for a few games many years ago. I did not like the experience. It felt like you were removed from the game, the crowd, the noise of it all. Feels like you're listening to the crowd instead of being a part of it.
To each his own.
Right now I'm eying up a few Row F seats in the $275 upper bowl corners. Has anyone sat there? In the past, I noticed that there were some railings that may obstruct the view, and some of the seats I was looking at were listed as obstructed view due to that, but some seats that are still open are not listed as such.
Basically, are all of the Row F seats obstructed, or just a select few?
Quote from: mu_hilltopper on June 07, 2011, 03:10:41 PM
It's personal preference of why you go to games. I sat in the upper deck for a few games many years ago. I did not like the experience. It felt like you were removed from the game, the crowd, the noise of it all. Feels like you're listening to the crowd instead of being a part of it.
To each his own.
As a person that has had season tickets in the lower bowl now in the upper deck, people don't cheer as hard in the upper deck. They might feel that they are to far away for people to hear them. :-\
Quote from: brewcity77 on June 07, 2011, 03:45:24 PM
Right now I'm eying up a few Row F seats in the $275 upper bowl corners. Has anyone sat there? In the past, I noticed that there were some railings that may obstruct the view, and some of the seats I was looking at were listed as obstructed view due to that, but some seats that are still open are not listed as such.
Basically, are all of the Row F seats obstructed, or just a select few?
What section are you looking at in the corners?
425 and 441, right now.
Quote from: brewcity77 on June 07, 2011, 03:45:24 PM
Basically, are all of the Row F seats obstructed, or just a select few?
Obstructed seats are marked on the reseating site, though it's not super obvious. When you mouse over a seat, on the right most of them will say "Seatbacks." When you mouse over an obstructed seat, it will say obstructed in this spot.
Definitely have to be careful in the lower rows of the $275 seats. There are a lot of railings and glass panes that could block your view.
Quote from: mupanther on June 07, 2011, 03:46:30 PM
As a person that has had season tickets in the lower bowl now in the upper deck, people don't cheer as hard in the upper deck. They might feel that they are to far away for people to hear them. :-\
You apparently don't sit anywhere near my section. There's no amount of distance between me and the floor that prevents me from reminding Jim Burr how bad he is at his job, or proclaiming how much I love Jimmy F'in Butler.
Quote from: brewcity77 on June 07, 2011, 03:50:49 PM
425 and 441, right now.
If you are looking at row F, my guess would be the rails wouldn't be a problem.
Quote from: mupanther on June 07, 2011, 03:54:37 PM
If you are looking at row F, my guess would be the rails wouldn't be a problem.
Agreed, I sat in 403 Row F the last two years and the only issue was if I sat back all the way the railing obstructed my view of the court slightly. I don't lean back much during games so this was not an issue.
Quote from: AhoyaX on June 07, 2011, 03:52:50 PMObstructed seats are marked on the reseating site, though it's not super obvious. When you mouse over a seat, on the right most of them will say "Seatbacks." When you mouse over an obstructed seat, it will say obstructed in this spot.
Definitely have to be careful in the lower rows of the $275 seats. There are a lot of railings and glass panes that could block your view.
I saw that, just wanted to make sure :)
Quote from: Bocephys on June 07, 2011, 04:02:34 PMAgreed, I sat in 403 Row F the last two years and the only issue was if I sat back all the way the railing obstructed my view of the court slightly. I don't lean back much during games so this was not an issue.
Quote from: mupanther on June 07, 2011, 03:54:37 PMIf you are looking at row F, my guess would be the rails wouldn't be a problem.
Thanks for the commentary. I was thinking I'd be okay, but wanted to hear it from people who might have experience. Bocephys, those seats sound almost identical to the ones I'm looking at. Now I just have to hope they hold up for another few hours.
some of us fans can't manage season tickets but are always willing to pick up some of the games from people with them that can't make it to every game
I split season tickets last season with some one from out of town that couldn't make it to town all the time
Quote from: mupanther on June 07, 2011, 03:46:30 PM
As a person that has had season tickets in the lower bowl now in the upper deck, people don't cheer as hard in the upper deck. They might feel that they are to far away for people to hear them. :-\
Right .. like .. how often do people in the upper deck stand up during a pivotal moment in the game? Ever?
Quote from: mu_hilltopper on June 07, 2011, 04:20:58 PMRight .. like .. how often do people in the upper deck stand up during a pivotal moment in the game? Ever?
I'm sure it depends on the section, but our section did. At least a few of us joined in on the chants and songs too. It might not be the same as the lower bowl, but in the right section, it can still be enjoyable.
Quote from: brewcity77 on June 07, 2011, 04:28:26 PM
I'm sure it depends on the section, but our section did. At least a few of us joined in on the chants and songs too. It might not be the same as the lower bowl, but in the right section, it can still be enjoyable.
Yea, my section was pretty good too, but that may be because I was near the front and constantly standing during big moments, so the people behind me had no choice. I would love to move to the lower bowl, but it just doesn't seem worth it to sit in the end zone or corners. I can move up 20 feet to the upper deck from the high lower corners and save $1,000.
That was my thought. It seems like there are really only a few good value sections. The $275 corners are pretty decent for the view, then the middle lowers (once you have enough points to get into the first few rows of 400 or 422), then going all out down below. I was pretty satisfied with 425 Row M last year, and if I can get down to F this year, I imagine I'll be overjoyed.
Quote from: mu_hilltopper on June 07, 2011, 04:20:58 PM
Right .. like .. how often do people in the upper deck stand up during a pivotal moment in the game? Ever?
Redacted...this heat is making me cranky and I really don't want to derail the thread with a 'which fans are better/worse' pissing match.
Really? I think everone today is being nice and freindly on this topic about picking seats. The heat must be getting to you. Hand in there! ;)
Quote from: mu_hilltopper on June 07, 2011, 04:20:58 PM
Right .. like .. how often do people in the upper deck stand up during a pivotal moment in the game? Ever?
I stopped standing when I got out of the student section. I stopped showing up early when I got out of the student section. I'm overlooking the fact I cant afford lower bowl seats. Now I had great upper level seats,first row, corner. Hopefully I can find some decent upper level seats w/ my crew
I dont pick until tomorrow night and have been in 409 the 4 years that I have had season tickets. The seats Ive had since the last reseating are already gone. Dont really feel like sitting any higher so I guess I will be looking at those corner sections now.
The seats I was looking at in 441 were selected less than an hour before my slot came up. I got the identical seats in 425, so it's okay. I'd rather have been closer to the student section, but I still moved up 5 rows and got into a 4-seat half-row which will make things easier for bathrooms, and I don't have to worry about anyone walking past me.
One question...how do you handle payment? I expected to be able to check out, but that doesn't seem to be there. Will they call for payment, or is there somewhere I can go to finalize my seats?
They should send you an electronic invoice due around the end of July or the option to pay on the installment plan
Quote from: brewcity77 on June 07, 2011, 07:25:55 PM
The seats I was looking at in 441 were selected less than an hour before my slot came up. I got the identical seats in 425, so it's okay. I'd rather have been closer to the student section, but I still moved up 5 rows and got into a 4-seat half-row which will make things easier for bathrooms, and I don't have to worry about anyone walking past me.
One question...how do you handle payment? I expected to be able to check out, but that doesn't seem to be there. Will they call for payment, or is there somewhere I can go to finalize my seats?
LOL Oh the irony. I was looking at EXACTLY the same sections and seats you were. Now I know who took the 425 ones. ;) I was a bit disappointed like you that the 441 Row F's were gone, but I like being on the aisle anyway(even if that was only a 4 seat row) so I went with 441 Row H. Was in 428 Row D last year. Don't really like being much higher than 4 rows up, but....these are closer to center court than 428, so I can live with it. :)
Quote from: muguru on June 07, 2011, 07:46:52 PM
LOL Oh the irony. I was looking at EXACTLY the same sections and seats you were. Now I know who took the 425 ones. ;) I was a bit disappointed like you that the 441 Row F's were gone, but I like being on the aisle anyway(even if that was only a 4 seat row) so I went with 441 Row H. Was in 428 Row D last year. Don't really like being much higher than 4 rows up, but....these are closer to center court than 428, so I can live with it. :)
Haha, 441 Row H 1-2 were my backup seats if I didn't get the 425 Row Fs I was looking at ;D
Quote from: brewcity77 on June 07, 2011, 07:54:23 PM
Haha, 441 Row H 1-2 were my backup seats if I didn't get the 425 Row Fs I was looking at ;D
And 425 Row F were my backups. Even though they were two rows lower, I can't NOT sit on the aisle. I get nervous late in games when it's close and need to go out several times and get a drink of water. LOL But, two satisfied customers right here in you and I! ;D
Interesting seat selection by someone (see attached screen capture). Antisocial?
They just don't want to be on the Kiss cam ;D
Quote from: MUUWUWM on June 07, 2011, 09:05:53 PM
They just don't want to be on the Kiss cam ;D
Or maybe he's selecting seats for his in-law's.
Quote from: augoman on June 05, 2011, 11:13:58 PM
Actually was told by couple of people (BG fund and tckt mgr) that new prez has a much larger entourage for games than previous- section 200. Also my nephew is a dean, and all deans get 2 seats in 200, if they wish. He passes and sits in second tier. gets to watch game w/o 'shop talk'.
Bill Cords grandfathered staff and admin sth's to same seats each year, but cannot change them, or go to spot determined by priority points.
Cullinan by chance? I've seen him up in the eagles nest near my crew
Quote from: brewcity77 on June 07, 2011, 08:32:13 AM
I was in 425, Row M, 6-7 last year. Aside from loving the games, the highlight of the season was being known for winning the Ambassador free nights, which I did twice.
Uhhhhh!! I can't believe you won ambassador tix twice!! I always thought I was soooo close to winning. I was in 425 H last year, right over the railing -- must have seen ya at somepoint! My group has the armenian that yells the whole game :D
Quote from: brewcity77 on June 07, 2011, 04:28:26 PM
I'm sure it depends on the section, but our section did. At least a few of us joined in on the chants and songs too. It might not be the same as the lower bowl, but in the right section, it can still be enjoyable.
It feels/felt awkward to stand up in my section though when people behind me weren't . . .
IDK, i think the grass is often greener. I was all gung-ho to sit in the lower bowl, but none of my cohort is willing to pony up the dough. So if all y'all lower bowlers want a chance in the eagles nest, i think we could arrange a trade, lol. And YES, SKA, you ought to buy the cheap seats & hawk 'em on craigslist or stubhub. You will make 200% back on your investment easily.
Cheers
Our group had 441 F and G 11-14 each row the past four years. The railings and glass definitely are a factor.
Still not a bad place to sit though, bummed we lost out on them this year.
Quote from: classof2k on June 07, 2011, 08:10:23 PM
Interesting seat selection by someone (see attached screen capture). Antisocial?
Maybe someone who will be out of the country for the season and wanted to keep up their point totals without taking away good seats for someone that will actually be at the games? :)
Quote from: rugbydrummer on June 07, 2011, 10:19:35 PMUhhhhh!! I can't believe you won ambassador tix twice!! I always thought I was soooo close to winning. I was in 425 H last year, right over the railing -- must have seen ya at somepoint! My group has the armenian that yells the whole game :D
I'm pretty sure I know exactly which guys you are, largely because of the Armenian ;D
Where are you at this year, still in 425? If so, I'm sure I'll see you.
Quote from: mu_hilltopper on June 07, 2011, 04:20:58 PM
Right .. like .. how often do people in the upper deck stand up during a pivotal moment in the game? Ever?
My buddy and I, who each have 2 tickets, so 4 total stand almost the entire game. Which is precisely the reason I love getting the tickets we have had the past 4 years in 441 Row B. Someone else swiped those seats up right before us this year, so now in equivalent section of 425 Row B. Row B of that section means you are right when you walk in the gates you are right in front, and there is no one behind you, which is perfect for us to stand and not bother anyone and if you need to escape quickly, easy enough to hop over the rail.
Quote from: Strokin 3s on June 08, 2011, 10:12:17 AM
My buddy and I, who each have 2 tickets, so 4 total stand almost the entire game. Which is precisely the reason I love getting the tickets we have had the past 4 years in 441 Row B. Someone else swiped those seats up right before us this year, so now in equivalent section of 425 Row B. Row B of that section means you are right when you walk in the gates you are right in front, and there is no one behind you, which is perfect for us to stand and not bother anyone and if you need to escape quickly, easy enough to hop over the rail.
I'd bet the people sitting behind you are glad you're gone.
And hopping over the railings? How old are you?
Read what he wrote again. He sits in the section that has the tunnel. The next row after B is H, so nobody is behind him.
Quote from: muguru on June 07, 2011, 07:46:52 PM
LOL Oh the irony. I was looking at EXACTLY the same sections and seats you were. Now I know who took the 425 ones. ;) I was a bit disappointed like you that the 441 Row F's were gone, but I like being on the aisle anyway(even if that was only a 4 seat row) so I went with 441 Row H. Was in 428 Row D last year. Don't really like being much higher than 4 rows up, but....these are closer to center court than 428, so I can live with it. :)
So, tell me about my new seats please. Does anyone actually watch the game or are they to busy texting friends or talking to each other about their weekend shopping excursions?
Quote from: Skatastrophy on June 08, 2011, 11:03:51 AM
I'd bet the people sitting behind you are glad you're gone.
And hopping over the railings? How old are you?
Seriously....read and look before you speak if you are going to attempt to insult me. There is no one behind you when you are in Row B of that section, unless you count the railing, which basically means that rather than make 4-5 people to my left or right stand up so I can exit the row, I go over the back of the seat to get out so they can continue sitting. Wow, who would've thought one would get chastised for being considerate.
Sweet! I'm moving from 442 to 424. Closer to the Armenian!
Quote from: Strokin 3s on June 08, 2011, 12:32:24 PM
Seriously....read and look before you speak if you are going to attempt to insult me. There is no one behind you when you are in Row B of that section, unless you count the railing, which basically means that rather than make 4-5 people to my left or right stand up so I can exit the row, I go over the back of the seat to get out so they can continue sitting. Wow, who would've thought one would get chastised for being considerate.
No good deed goes unpunished
Quote from: mupanther on June 08, 2011, 11:27:47 AM
Read what he wrote again. He sits in the section that has the tunnel. The next row after B is H, so nobody is behind him.
I read what he wrote. You've never sat behind/at-an-angle to people in those seats, apparently. There's already glass and railings to contend with without having someone stand up in front of you. There's a very narrow viewing angle for the people in the corners of the upper deck, and the seating is shallow enough that when tall people stand up it can ruin a lot of views.
Quote from: Strokin 3s on June 08, 2011, 12:32:24 PM
Seriously....read and look before you speak if you are going to attempt to insult me. There is no one behind you when you are in Row B of that section
Edited: My post was uncalled for. So is yours, though. You can't assume that someone's trying to personally insult you on the internet. Just because you're doing something without thinking that happens to be stupid, doesn't mean that you yourself are stupid. :)
Completely false.
Quote from: Strokin 3s on June 08, 2011, 12:44:57 PM
Completely false.
As someone who sat in 441 Row F a couple years back, people in row B were blocking both our view and the student section's view when they stood up.
Keep disagreeing though. You're doing well. I'm sure my years of sitting in the seats behind where you're talking about are wrong.
Quote from: Skatastrophy on June 08, 2011, 12:47:29 PM
As someone who sat in 441 Row F a couple years back, people in row B were blocking both our view and the student section's view when they stood up.
Keep disagreeing though. You're doing well. I'm sure my years of sitting in the seats behind where you're talking about are wrong.
Thank you for saying it for me.
Quote from: Skatastrophy on June 08, 2011, 12:43:00 PM
I read what he wrote. You've never sat behind/at-an-angle to people in those seats, apparently. There's already glass and railings to contend with without having someone stand up in front of you. There's a very narrow viewing angle for the people in the corners of the upper deck, and the seating is shallow enough that when tall people stand up it can ruin a lot of views.
Edited: My post was uncalled for. So is yours, though. You can't assume that someone's trying to personally insult you on the internet. Just because you're doing something without thinking that happens to be stupid, doesn't mean that you yourself are stupid. :)
FAIL...
I'm glad i was able to ruin your view and the view of the students in the upper corner for those 2 games a year they showed up for.
Also glad to know that you were personally stewing in your anger for years only to unleash on a message board. rather than addressing it politely in person when it could have been changed. Yes, i am smiling about this.
(http://files.sharenator.com/wtf_is_this_shit_Very_Disturbing_Childrens_Book_RE_We_dont_say_ampquotGermanampquot_in_America-s400x297-59009.jpg)
Seriously arguing about railings
Quote from: MU gimp ONE on June 08, 2011, 01:00:10 PM
FAIL...
I'm glad i was able to ruin your view and the view of the students in the upper corner for those 2 games a year they showed up for.
Also glad to know that you were personally stewing in your anger for years only to unleash on a message board. rather than addressing it politely in person when it could have been changed. Yes, i am smiling about this.
1. You're misusing the fail meme
2. You're making pretty big assumptions while spending your time typing out stuff that's wrong :P
I'm smiling too. I'm not mad, I'm just trying to calm the dude down over a perceived insult that I didn't intend. I don't really get angry over anonymous people on the Internet :)
There have always been plenty of cat-calls for "Down in front" from the student section about rows A+B, plus the security guard that tends to hang around on that landing. And section 440 (that first student-section in the upper deck) was halfway full for most of the year. The bottom two rows in the upper deck can seriously impact viewable angles for the rest of the sections if there are people standing up, even more so in the corners where the viewing angles are shallow and across multiple sections.
(http://i.imgur.com/H0Wfh.jpg)
nope, pretty sure those "cat calls" were from your wife about my backside. Tell her thanks, i do work out. I have a sweet ass, i can't help it.
Quote from: MU gimp ONE on June 08, 2011, 02:41:14 PM
nope, pretty sure those "cat calls" were from your wife about my backside. Tell her thanks, i do work out. I have a sweet ass, i can't help it.
Yup, now your sweet trucker hat avatar with its clever saying about someones mother make all the sense in the world. Question, is that your favorite trucker hat, or do you go more with the Jesus is my Homeboy lid?
Quote from: brewcity77 on June 08, 2011, 07:57:52 AM
I'm pretty sure I know exactly which guys you are, largely because of the Armenian ;D
Where are you at this year, still in 425? If so, I'm sure I'll see you.
Dang skippy! We are in a 6 pack this year on the far side of row H&J.... you guys?
Tall Titan, I am stoked!! Now that Angelos --> Sobelman's, it's a perfect pre-game meal & then can take the student bus to the arena ^_^
As for the rest of you, I'm SMH!! go pump iron and chill out, fo real.
Quote from: rugbydrummer on June 12, 2011, 11:59:42 PMDang skippy! We are in a 6 pack this year on the far side of row H&J.... you guys?
Row F, also on the far side :)
***Price Check***
Season-ticket holders, check on your My Marquette Account the price for your Bradley Center Fee. It should be $1.35 per seat/game for 16 total games. My price was doubled. I wouldn't think I'm the only one this happened too.
$55 in fees added to my seats. Lovely.
Quote from: MUfan12 on June 14, 2011, 09:57:00 AM
$55 in fees added to my seats. Lovely.
If you have two seats, the price should be $43.20.
If you have three seats, $64.80.
How do have $55 in fees?
Quote from: mupanther on June 14, 2011, 09:49:35 AM
***Price Check***
Season-ticket holders, check on your My Marquette Account the price for your Bradley Center Fee. It should be $1.35 per seat/game for 16 total games. My price was doubled. I wouldn't think I'm the only one this happened too.
Good catch! I just paid it assuming Bradley Center raised their fees. A simple call to the ticket office and they're refunding the difference to my card.
Now that is inflation. My two seats for this year are $305.75 (including ticket price, sales tax, Bradley Center fee and mandatory donation) more for three less games. Of course if you use our government's method of figuring inflation, you have to discount the price increase for the increased quality of competion. On the plus side I will save at least a tank of gas, by not having to drive from Sheboygan for three less games. On the negative side, I will get three less opportunites to eat the cookies and snacks before the game. I sure my wife will see that as a postive as she is always trying to get me to watch what I eat.
Good information gents! My invoice was accurate, but good work none the less.
Quote from: mupanther on June 14, 2011, 09:49:35 AM
***Price Check***
Season-ticket holders, check on your My Marquette Account the price for your Bradley Center Fee. It should be $1.35 per seat/game for 16 total games. My price was doubled. I wouldn't think I'm the only one this happened too.
i was told they added sales tax this year, which made sense for me
1 seat @ 275
+ 1.35 per game x 16 (21.60)
= 296.6
+ sale tax (5.6%, $16)
$312
::shrug:: sales tax . . . unreal.