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Title: student tickets $70
Post by: Gwaki on September 19, 2007, 12:38:29 PM
I just got the email and the tickets are $70. I will post the email when I get back from class.
Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: Secret of the Ouse on September 19, 2007, 12:55:53 PM
FANATIC TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Dear,

Fanatic tickets for Marquette Basketball's 18-game home schedule are now available for $70.  Notwithstanding the first price increase in nearly a decade, Marquette Basketball's student season ticket package remains one of the most accessible and affordable in major college basketball.  You may now purchase tickets through your 'My Marquette Account'.



Once you login to your account you may purchase your tickets by clicking on the Purchase Tickets link.  Fanatic tickets are only available to valid Marquette students and each student may only purchase one (1) ticket.  If you encounter any problems purchasing tickets or have any questions, please visit the Al McGuire Center ticket office located on 12th Street between Wisconsin and Wells.


If joining your friends at the Bradley Center and experiencing college basketball at the highest level wasn't enough, being a Fanatic has additional benefits.


By purchasing the men's basketball season ticket package you are automatically enrolled in the Fanatic Rewards Program.  The program is simple.  You earn points by attending sporting events - soccer and volleyball in the fall, and men's and women's basketball this winter.  The more events you attend, the better chance you have to reap the benefits.  More detailed information on the program can be found by going on-line to www.gomarquette.com/fanatics.


Our program appreciates your support and we look forward to seeing you on November 4 at the Bradley Center!


We Are Marquette,



Mike Broeker
Deputy Director of Athletics
Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: 🏀 on September 19, 2007, 12:56:36 PM
Puts all the discussion to rest.
Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: Gwaki on September 19, 2007, 01:00:21 PM
Looks Like someone beat me to it.  Thats what happens when you post in the middle of class
Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: Avenue Commons on September 19, 2007, 01:02:10 PM
FANATIC TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Dear,

Fanatic tickets for Marquette Basketball's 18-game home schedule are now available for $70.  Notwithstanding the first price increase in nearly a decade, Marquette Basketball's student season ticket package remains one of the most accessible and affordable in major college basketball.  You may now purchase tickets through your 'My Marquette Account'.

Sounds like a deal to me. I had no idea they only increased the price now for the first time in a decade.
Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: muwarrior87 on September 19, 2007, 01:06:04 PM
such a deal, makes all those people who were complaining about ticket prices going up look kind of stupid. They also expanded the student section over one section in the upper bowl.
Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: 🏀 on September 19, 2007, 01:13:21 PM
I'm fine with $70. Anything much more than $85-90, I would like an explanation as to where the extra $110,000 was going to.
Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: CWSKeith on September 19, 2007, 01:17:38 PM
Hmm...  I just tried to buy mine and got an error message, something along the lines of, "Your request could not go through."

Bleh -- hopefully I can get that fixed ASAP.
Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: SGWarrior on September 19, 2007, 02:08:54 PM
Did anyone else check out the Fanatic Rewards?  Is this new this year?

I liked this part.

Fanatic MVP: Student with the highest point total at the end of the year. (All Expense paid trip for you & a friend to men's basketball postseason play)

I guess the Athletic Department is already punching their ticket for postseason play. 

I am extremely optimistic about this year, but I hate to be jinxed.  And yes I do realize most of us would be jumping off the Wisconsin Ave bridge if we don't come away with at least an NIT bid.

Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: Gwaki on September 19, 2007, 02:22:39 PM
Did anyone else check out the Fanatic Rewards?  Is this new this year?

I liked this part.

Fanatic MVP: Student with the highest point total at the end of the year. (All Expense paid trip for you & a friend to men's basketball postseason play)

I guess the Athletic Department is already punching their ticket for postseason play. 

I am extremely optimistic about this year, but I hate to be jinxed.  And yes I do realize most of us would be jumping off the Wisconsin Ave bridge if we don't come away with at least an NIT bid.



They had that last year as well
Title: [GoMarquette.com] Student Season Tickets For Men's Hoops On Sale Now
Post by: GoMarquetteSays on September 19, 2007, 02:45:06 PM
Student Season Tickets For Men's Hoops On Sale Now
         


Marquette University's student body will once again be able to take advantage of arguably one of the best ticket deals in all of collegiate basketball.

Season tickets for the 2007-08 MU men's basketball campaign are now on sale for just $70. Marquette's home slate includes some of the top programs in the nation, including Notre Dame, Louisville, Pittsburgh and Georgetown.

The per-game ticket price for Marquette's student faithful is just $3.88. The 18-game home schedule begins Nov. 4 with exhibition action and concludes in early March as the regular season concludes.

Marquette reserves nearly one quarter of the Bradley Center for student seating, by far the largest percentage in the BIG EAST Conference. The Bradley Center has announced a $1 per ticket increase per event, which the University has agreed to cover in regards to student tickets.

"Marquette students have greater access and pay appreciable less than their peers at similar schools," said Mike Broeker, Deputy Athletics Director.

Student ticket prices will see a slight increase over the course of the next two seasons, moving to $85 in 2008 and $100 in 2009. The increase this season is the first in nearly a decade and still remains one of the most affordable and accessible in the country at this level.

"The priority in the three-year plan was to maintain our commitment of accessibility to students," said Broeker.

http://www.gomarquette.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/091907aaa.html
         
Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: muwarrior87 on September 19, 2007, 03:08:46 PM
my guess is the error messages are because too many people are trying to get tickets at the same time.  Just keep trying periodically today and you'll be ensured to get them. Even by this weekend i'm guessing they won't all be sold out, that would be quite miraculous.
Title: student ticket prices to increase over next few years
Post by: muwarrior87 on September 19, 2007, 03:13:27 PM
found this while perusing through gomarquette.com

http://gomarquette.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/091907aaa.html

I'm happy to pay that over the next few years. It will be interesting if there is any uproar from other students about this increase.
Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: 🏀 on September 19, 2007, 03:26:15 PM
With increasing ticket prices, where is the money going? $45 dollars over three years for what? Since my first fanatic year in 2003-2004, giveaways are down, student 'parties'/'cookouts'/'meet n' greets' are down, student 'activities' are down, we no longer get actual tickets, students fund their way to DePaul now and the student section was increased in size.

I understand the need for an increase for general inflation, but let's get real here. $410,000 in ticket sales for the student section? Not too mention student section 'sections' get sold off for some games.

Since 2009 is talking $100, if I were still a student I would except something more for that $100. Like no more general admission seating (many schools), a free shirt for every conference game (DePaul), and some other additives.

$$$
Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: drewm88 on September 19, 2007, 03:29:53 PM
I think any complaining from students is ridiculous. They can sit front row to watch us play Georgetown for $3.88. Even if a student blows off all the NC games, it's still less than $8 a ticket. You can't argue with that. Just because there is an upcoming shift in the prices from very generous to slightly generous doesn't make it unfair.

I also find it strange but admirable that each student ticket costs an extra $18 to pay the BC, but Athletics is only passing on $15 of that cost.
Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: Ready2Fly on September 19, 2007, 03:36:29 PM
marqptm -

Are you really complaining about 2009 prices? 

By then we'll be a final four team and people will be talking about what a steal $100 for the whole season is. 

It sounds like you're complaining just for the sake of complaining.  And it's really quite annoying.
Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: 🏀 on September 19, 2007, 03:41:24 PM
I complain because somebody has to. Ticket prices increase should be complained about. I'm more disappointed in the lack of implementations within the student section, and because of that I complain.

If MU really wants the student section to become 'One of the best student sections in the nation..." they should try to follow what the actual best student sections in the nation do... But, that would be beyond the scope that some people are willing to do.


Nice jinx on the final four already, thanks.
Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: ToddPacker on September 19, 2007, 03:46:16 PM
With increasing ticket prices, where is the money going? $45 dollars over three years for what? Since my first fanatic year in 2003-2004, giveaways are down, student 'parties'/'cookouts'/'meet n' greets' are down, student 'activities' are down, we no longer get actual tickets, students fund their way to DePaul now and the student section was increased in size.

I understand the need for an increase for general inflation, but let's get real here. $410,000 in ticket sales for the student section? Not too mention student section 'sections' get sold off for some games.

Since 2009 is talking $100, if I were still a student I would except something more for that $100. Like no more general admission seating (many schools), a free shirt for every conference game (DePaul), and some other additives.

$$$

You have got to be joking, right?  $100 is still roughly $5 per game which is a steal even for students.  Did you read the release?  They have not increased prices in 10 years!  The situation could be a lot worse.  At Wisconsin, not every student who wants tickets gets them. 
Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: 🏀 on September 19, 2007, 03:51:03 PM
I'd be happy if not everyone got a ticket, but Marquette is nowhere near the sice to pull it off to create the demand.

While, the price may seem like nothing (which I agree $5 a game is a fine ticket price) it's what $5-$8 gets other student sections at other schools.
Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: rocky_warrior on September 19, 2007, 04:14:22 PM
what $5-$8 gets other student sections at other schools.

Pardon my ignorance - but what schools, and what does it get them?
Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: Chili on September 19, 2007, 04:14:49 PM
I'd be happy if not everyone got a ticket, but Marquette is nowhere near the sice to pull it off to create the demand.

While, the price may seem like nothing (which I agree $5 a game is a fine ticket price) it's what $5-$8 gets other student sections at other schools.

Seats?????  ???
Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: 🏀 on September 19, 2007, 04:19:50 PM
what $5-$8 gets other student sections at other schools.

Pardon my ignorance - but what schools, and what does it get them?

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/sioncampus/02/20/spring.break2/index.html

Any of these.

Just tell me where the money is going, and it would probably change my mind.
Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: Chili on September 19, 2007, 04:28:34 PM
what $5-$8 gets other student sections at other schools.

Pardon my ignorance - but what schools, and what does it get them?

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/sioncampus/02/20/spring.break2/index.html

Any of these.

Outside of Puke and the geeks who are the Crazies, those are large state schools with lots of students. Also, if you think large % of MU students would follow the rules these students do you are nuts!
Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: muwarrior87 on September 19, 2007, 05:00:23 PM
MU has under 12000 undergrads and our student section is absolutely huge compared to every other student section in the nation. It takes up the largest percentage of any college arena in the nation and I'm almost positive that our students have the best chance of getting tickets in the nation.  Personally, I think they should cut down on the student section in the upper bowl to increase demand and keep the prices where they are projected to be for the coming years.  Name a time when the BC or any college arena was louder than during MU vs ND game when Novak hit that three in the corner or even last year when Kinsella went off from behind the arc.  The BC is a vicious place to play and paying under 10 bucks a ticket for student section tickets is amazing. 

If you're going to change something with it, make it cost slightly more for 102, 225, 224, etc.  I will gladly pay 100 bucks for my fifth year of tickets at MU. Gotta love the co-op program. Gives me great seats a year longer before having to shell out big money for mediocre seats as an alum, which I will be doing.
Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: Canned Goods n Ammo on September 19, 2007, 05:01:41 PM
what $5-$8 gets other student sections at other schools.

Pardon my ignorance - but what schools, and what does it get them?

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/sioncampus/02/20/spring.break2/index.html

Any of these.

Just tell me where the money is going, and it would probably change my mind.

Think about it this way:

The slight raise in student ticket prices (which can be written off as part of tuition if I remember right) keeps ticket prices more reasonable for alumni like me/us.

When you graduate and you have to shell out hundreds of dollars per seat, you will see what we mean.

I agree that the students are valuable, and the university needs to involve them as much as possible. But, getting up in arms over $5 per game is silly.

Enjoy being a student. Enjoy $5 pitchers at the Annex. Enjoy it all. Don't sweat the small stuff about an increase in ticket prices. 
Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: rocky_warrior on September 19, 2007, 05:24:41 PM
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/sioncampus/02/20/spring.break2/index.html

Any of these.

Just tell me where the money is going, and it would probably change my mind.

OK - Let me break that down for you, since you apparently didn't do the math...

#1 - Duke - $0, first come first serve (everyone can get in)
#2 - Illinois - $123 / season ($7.23 / game)
#3 - Kentucky - $5 / game
#4 - MSU $179 / season (campout for izzone), $154 for reserved upper deck
#5 - Florida - $0, reserved seat, not everyone can get in

So, Marquette tickets are VERY competitive with everyone but Duke.  Sure at UF it's free, but good luck getting in with all the rest of the students.

I don't see what you're complaining about.  I'm sure you'll drop more than $70 this year on something that brings you less enjoyment than MU hoops.  Compared to the increases Alumni have been paying, you're lucky to still get tickets at this price.
Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: 🏀 on September 19, 2007, 05:33:21 PM
I believe I said the ticket prices were similar, it's what you get at those schools. And how the student section is run,

'87 has great points, Izzone is probably run the best overall. And the Orange Krush is free, you must collect donations.

Being a fan, I'm going to pay the money. If I were a student next year, I might buy the $162 ticket package to avoid freezing my ass off.
Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: drewm88 on September 19, 2007, 05:53:40 PM
I really like this from MSU in the article:
In the first half, when the shot clock reaches 10 for the opponent, everyone starts counting down from seven. In the second half, they start counting down from 10 when the clock reads seven.
Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: Chicago_inferiority_complexes on September 20, 2007, 10:17:35 AM
I think marqptm is bringing up some valuable points and I don't think it's really necessary to jump all over him.

Clearly, the type of people who frequent this board or who get to the Bradley Center at 5am for a noon game are going to have a very inelastic demand for student tickets. They'd certainly pay $70 for tickets, and without much pressure also pay $100 for tickets. For them, paying $100 for being at the Bradley Center for Big East games is (as is the sentiment of many) a small price.

However, there are people who have much more elastic demand for a student ticket. For them, the value of going to the game might not be so much seeing a game up close, but as another entertainment option (ie, many females, imho). They might not value the opportunity cost of purchasing tickets at $100 compared with whatever else it might go towards.

You also need to factor in the performance in the season. My freshman year (03-04), 4400 students purchased student tickets because it was right after the FF year (I was in MUSG working with the AD to try to rearrange student seating). Well, the team dropped a deuce that year, and low and behold, something like a thousand fewer undergrad students purchased tickets for 04-05.

For many students, almost no price increase and no prior bad experience will ward off an opportunity to sit near the floor of the Bradley Center. But for other students, the cost of $100 for tickets and time spent seeing bad basketball might not be worth it. It's all up to each individual students' perspective on the value of what he's purchased.
Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: Canned Goods n Ammo on September 20, 2007, 10:41:38 AM
I think marqptm is bringing up some valuable points and I don't think it's really necessary to jump all over him.

Clearly, the type of people who frequent this board or who get to the Bradley Center at 5am for a noon game are going to have a very inelastic demand for student tickets. They'd certainly pay $70 for tickets, and without much pressure also pay $100 for tickets. For them, paying $100 for being at the Bradley Center for Big East games is (as is the sentiment of many) a small price.

However, there are people who have much more elastic demand for a student ticket. For them, the value of going to the game might not be so much seeing a game up close, but as another entertainment option (ie, many females, imho). They might not value the opportunity cost of purchasing tickets at $100 compared with whatever else it might go towards.

You also need to factor in the performance in the season. My freshman year (03-04), 4400 students purchased student tickets because it was right after the FF year (I was in MUSG working with the AD to try to rearrange student seating). Well, the team dropped a deuce that year, and low and behold, something like a thousand fewer undergrad students purchased tickets for 04-05.

For many students, almost no price increase and no prior bad experience will ward off an opportunity to sit near the floor of the Bradley Center. But for other students, the cost of $100 for tickets and time spent seeing bad basketball might not be worth it. It's all up to each individual students' perspective on the value of what he's purchased.

I think you are right, and you bring up some good points, but I think the elasticity of the tickets has more to do with performance than price. If the team sucked, and it was free... you wouldn't see many people going. If the team was #1 in the country, you could probably charge almost $200 and still fill it.

Given that ticket prices are only going up to $100 for the year (and I think that still gets you into every sporting event), I still think it's a bargain and I don't think you will see a drop in student attendance.

Granted, it's a 30% raise in price... but the product is probably vastly undervalued at $70, so the 30% raise isn't a big deal.

As far as offering the students more organization and stuff like other student sections... I think it's a cool idea... but I also kind of like the "wild west" feel of the MU student section (anything goes). Some of the university endorsed stuff at other schools is so cliche and kind of lame. MU students drink beer (heavily) and have a great time. We don't need to be the next "izzone", we just need to keep it a party that's too good to pass up. 
Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: Phi Iota Gamma 84 on September 20, 2007, 10:51:29 AM

Since 2009 is talking $100, if I were still a student I would except something more for that $100. Like no more general admission seating (many schools), a free shirt for every conference game (DePaul), and some other additives.

$$$

What is that like 15-20 shirts a game??????
Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: Sir Lawrence on September 20, 2007, 11:00:17 AM
I think marqptm is bringing up some valuable points and I don't think it's really necessary to jump all over him.

Clearly, the type of people who frequent this board or who get to the Bradley Center at 5am for a noon game are going to have a very inelastic demand for student tickets. They'd certainly pay $70 for tickets, and without much pressure also pay $100 for tickets. For them, paying $100 for being at the Bradley Center for Big East games is (as is the sentiment of many) a small price.

However, there are people who have much more elastic demand for a student ticket. For them, the value of going to the game might not be so much seeing a game up close, but as another entertainment option (ie, many females, imho). They might not value the opportunity cost of purchasing tickets at $100 compared with whatever else it might go towards.

You also need to factor in the performance in the season. My freshman year (03-04), 4400 students purchased student tickets because it was right after the FF year (I was in MUSG working with the AD to try to rearrange student seating). Well, the team dropped a deuce that year, and low and behold, something like a thousand fewer undergrad students purchased tickets for 04-05.

For many students, almost no price increase and no prior bad experience will ward off an opportunity to sit near the floor of the Bradley Center. But for other students, the cost of $100 for tickets and time spent seeing bad basketball might not be worth it. It's all up to each individual students' perspective on the value of what he's purchased.

I think you are right, and you bring up some good points, but I think the elasticity of the tickets has more to do with performance than price. If the team sucked, and it was free... you wouldn't see many people going. If the team was #1 in the country, you could probably charge almost $200 and still fill it.

Given that ticket prices are only going up to $100 for the year (and I think that still gets you into every sporting event), I still think it's a bargain and I don't think you will see a drop in student attendance.

Granted, it's a 30% raise in price... but the product is probably vastly undervalued at $70, so the 30% raise isn't a big deal.


Small point:  going from $70 to $100 is a 42.86% increase, not a 30% increase.

Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: mu_hilltopper on September 20, 2007, 11:10:54 AM
I'd be curious to know what an average MU student spends on beer (and/or coffee) money in a month!
Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: Chicago_inferiority_complexes on September 20, 2007, 11:14:15 AM
If the team sucked, and it was free... you wouldn't see many people going.

Is it bad that I immediately thought of UWM when you posted that?

 ;)

My roomate of the last two years went to UWM ... after the first exhibition game last year, he never went to another game all season long.

But I think you're right -- performance is probably more elastic (students respond to it) than price (students respond to it but not as much).
Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: Untucked on September 20, 2007, 11:18:25 AM
I pay $150.00/seat just for the privilege of buying season tickets. So stop your bitching about the student tickets going to $100/season. Your parents probably pay for it anyway.

Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: Phi Iota Gamma 84 on September 20, 2007, 11:18:47 AM
I think marqptm is bringing up some valuable points and I don't think it's really necessary to jump all over him.

Clearly, the type of people who frequent this board or who get to the Bradley Center at 5am for a noon game are going to have a very inelastic demand for student tickets. They'd certainly pay $70 for tickets, and without much pressure also pay $100 for tickets. For them, paying $100 for being at the Bradley Center for Big East games is (as is the sentiment of many) a small price.

However, there are people who have much more elastic demand for a student ticket. For them, the value of going to the game might not be so much seeing a game up close, but as another entertainment option (ie, many females, imho). They might not value the opportunity cost of purchasing tickets at $100 compared with whatever else it might go towards.

You also need to factor in the performance in the season. My freshman year (03-04), 4400 students purchased student tickets because it was right after the FF year (I was in MUSG working with the AD to try to rearrange student seating). Well, the team dropped a deuce that year, and low and behold, something like a thousand fewer undergrad students purchased tickets for 04-05.

For many students, almost no price increase and no prior bad experience will ward off an opportunity to sit near the floor of the Bradley Center. But for other students, the cost of $100 for tickets and time spent seeing bad basketball might not be worth it. It's all up to each individual students' perspective on the value of what he's purchased.

I think you are right, and you bring up some good points, but I think the elasticity of the tickets has more to do with performance than price. If the team sucked, and it was free... you wouldn't see many people going. If the team was #1 in the country, you could probably charge almost $200 and still fill it.

Given that ticket prices are only going up to $100 for the year (and I think that still gets you into every sporting event), I still think it's a bargain and I don't think you will see a drop in student attendance.

Granted, it's a 30% raise in price... but the product is probably vastly undervalued at $70, so the 30% raise isn't a big deal.


Small point:  going from $70 to $100 is a 42.86% increase, not a 30% increase.



What is it on an annualized basis over 12 years?  My guess much less than inflation rate over the time period.
Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: muwarrior87 on September 20, 2007, 11:22:43 AM
I have to say that I like the fact that most people are seeing the increase as a reason for the less die hard fans to get the tickets, which i think is one thing that the Athletic Dept may be trying to do.  I'm sure they want the biggest fans at the games and to keep the drunk, obnoxious people that have no class to stay at home.  They can still be drunk and obnoxious at home without paying 100 bucks so they will probably do that.  Then there are still the rich preppy girls, and guys too, that have mommy and daddy get them everything and get the tix right away, show up for 3 games all year, and don't pass the other game's ticket off to other friends who may want to go but didn't get tickets.  It's tough to say how much of an increase is justifiable without having too much backlash and I can see what the Athletic Dept is doing in this situation as pretty good.
Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: Canned Goods n Ammo on September 20, 2007, 11:29:37 AM
I think marqptm is bringing up some valuable points and I don't think it's really necessary to jump all over him.

Clearly, the type of people who frequent this board or who get to the Bradley Center at 5am for a noon game are going to have a very inelastic demand for student tickets. They'd certainly pay $70 for tickets, and without much pressure also pay $100 for tickets. For them, paying $100 for being at the Bradley Center for Big East games is (as is the sentiment of many) a small price.

However, there are people who have much more elastic demand for a student ticket. For them, the value of going to the game might not be so much seeing a game up close, but as another entertainment option (ie, many females, imho). They might not value the opportunity cost of purchasing tickets at $100 compared with whatever else it might go towards.

You also need to factor in the performance in the season. My freshman year (03-04), 4400 students purchased student tickets because it was right after the FF year (I was in MUSG working with the AD to try to rearrange student seating). Well, the team dropped a deuce that year, and low and behold, something like a thousand fewer undergrad students purchased tickets for 04-05.

For many students, almost no price increase and no prior bad experience will ward off an opportunity to sit near the floor of the Bradley Center. But for other students, the cost of $100 for tickets and time spent seeing bad basketball might not be worth it. It's all up to each individual students' perspective on the value of what he's purchased.

I think you are right, and you bring up some good points, but I think the elasticity of the tickets has more to do with performance than price. If the team sucked, and it was free... you wouldn't see many people going. If the team was #1 in the country, you could probably charge almost $200 and still fill it.

Given that ticket prices are only going up to $100 for the year (and I think that still gets you into every sporting event), I still think it's a bargain and I don't think you will see a drop in student attendance.

Granted, it's a 30% raise in price... but the product is probably vastly undervalued at $70, so the 30% raise isn't a big deal.


Small point:  going from $70 to $100 is a 42.86% increase, not a 30% increase.



Rats. Me and my MU marketing degree  ;)

You are right, $30 on top of $70 isn't a 30% raise. My mistake.
Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: Strokin 3s on September 21, 2007, 11:17:41 AM
Wow....simply wow, I can't even begin to believe that you are seriously complaining about that.  When you get a response like has been shown on this post I am inclined to think it is time to cut bait and skulk away with your tail between your legs PTM.
Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: 🏀 on September 21, 2007, 12:16:08 PM
I'm actually happy with the response. I do not care what the alumni have to say about, their bitchy comments really don't matter.

I'm personally not worried about the price increase, I've always been involved in making the student section into something better. If prices are going to increase then efforts need to be made, and then actually follow through with them.

Constructive criticism is excellent.
Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: maxpower773 on September 21, 2007, 11:00:12 PM
I'm actually happy with the response. I do not care what the alumni have to say about, their bitchy comments really don't matter.

I'm personally not worried about the price increase, I've always been involved in making the student section into something better. If prices are going to increase then efforts need to be made, and then actually follow through with them.

Constructive criticism is excellent.
First of all, not everyone here is an alumni.  Besides you should care what they think, they've been through the experience and now are on the other side...paying the cost of 4 games for one seat that would get you over a season's worth of home games for a student ticket. Not to mention the amount of money they donate just to be given the chance to get better seats.  You just look foolish complaining about a small increase when it really is nothing. If it pushes the ones who, come late/leave early and don't come to most of the games, away then fine.  More bodies don't mean more noise if they aren't making any to begin with.  Great if they want to watch a game live, but that's not what our whole section should be about though.  Also, I fail to see where there was constructive criticism from your posts. If I missed it point it out. Because all I saw was a bunch of whining and complaining.  The money goes where it goes, I don't care as long as things are going well at our school.  We have great facilities and a great team, so who cares where the money is going from this. Now if we sucked I'd see your point, but it's a hard point to push when there isn't a lot wrong.
Title: Re: student tickets $70
Post by: Chicago_inferiority_complexes on September 22, 2007, 12:44:43 PM
I pay $150.00/seat just for the privilege of buying season tickets. So stop your bitching about the student tickets going to $100/season. Your parents probably pay for it anyway.



Did I miss something here? I must have accidently stumbled upon the Notre Dame basketball message boards. Sometimes, I'm not sure there is even a difference.