Re-seating times

[warriorchick]

So here I am a little over 24 hours from my selection time and there's actually a fair amount of green left in the lower bowl (as opposed to last time when it was mostly red & some yellow)... which has me thinking, do I really want to pay a seat donation for better seats, or am I content in the ghettos of the 400-level.  With offspring #3 due in a few months, I have a hard time believing I'm going to make it to more than half the games this year.  $125 endzone tickets are easy to eat... not sure I could stomach eating four $450+110 uppers or $570+120 lowers, though.

Out of curiosity... has anyone had success in selling their unused tickets (particularly mid-week or OOC games) in any of the following seating areas, even at a modest discount to face value?

-- End zone/corner lowers (e.g. 204-210), high rows (U and higher)
-- Mid-court uppers (e.g. 400/422), mid rows (G-P)
-- Baseline uppers (e.g. 402/419), lower rows (A-D)

We have mid-court uppers  (Rows B-C) and didn't have any problem selling our tickets last year.  Full disclosure: They were for big rival games, but we also got a multiple of face value.  I would think you wouldn't have much trouble getting close to face on mid-week games against good opponents.  Little Sisters of the Poor, maybe not.

That being said, it is relatively easy to sneak over to the better sections in the upper bowl if you have end zone tickets at all but the most well-attended games.

GooooMarquette, where were you trying to sell your tickets?  We had great luck wit Stubhub.

[GooooMarquette]

GooooMarquette, where were you trying to sell your tickets?  We had great luck wit Stubhub.

I've used both eBay and StubHub and you're right -- I've generally had more success with StubHub.

I think most of my difficulty comes from the fact that our extras are almost always for weeknight games, where the demand is generally a lot lower.  The occasional game against a marquee team is easy as you mentioned -- we got a great price for last season's Cuse game.

Probably will stick with StubHub this season.

[Sir Lawrence]

I wonder if it was your computer or internet connection, or maybe a temporary problem with MU's site.  I got on and off in about 2 minutes, no glitches whatsoever.

Ditto.  I thought it was very easy and efficient. 

[jsglow]

I've used both eBay and StubHub and you're right -- I've generally had more success with StubHub.

I think most of my difficulty comes from the fact that our extras are almost always for weeknight games, where the demand is generally a lot lower.  The occasional game against a marquee team is easy as you mentioned -- we got a great price for last season's Cuse game.

Probably will stick with StubHub this season.

Back before our kids were in school warriorchick and I were in the $99 seats (now $125).  We would happily sit there for BIG games and would cheat over a bit during non-con season being careful to to be too rude or greedy.  We've certainly gotten spoiled with our current seats but if life ever makes less than 50% of games possible I can imagine going 'down market' once again.  If memory serves, someone was in our seats for all but one non-con game last year.  The two games we sold were Wisconsin (out of the country) and ND (we were someone's 'guest') and both commanded healthy multiples.  Both sales were Stubhub.

[Benny B]

I have NOT had much luck selling unused tix lately...and I have great lowers midway up section 218.  I live several hours from Milwaukee, so we usually make it to about 10 games per season, mostly missing weeknight games.  A few seasons ago, we usually sold half or more of our available tickets, often for around face value.  The last couple of seasons, I have been unable to sell most of my unused tickets...even for half price or less.  My theory is that we're on TV so frequently that the secondary market is getting slower, but I suppose it might be the economy as well....

This is actually good insight... many thanks.  A buddy of mine lives about as far away as you, and has seats nearly opposite yours... he sold his entire package - save for some late-season Saturday games - either via stubhub or a broker (can't remember which) before the season started, claiming he broke even.  The difference is that his seats were in the first or second row of the section... in my experience, having seats in the first 1-2 rows anywhere - even in a section where sight lines suck - are disproportionately more marketable than the rest of the rows in that section or price level.  If I could land tickets in Row A of section 206 or section 402, I'd feel a heck of a lot more confident about breaking even on unused tickets than I would with tickets in Row T of section 218.. even though 218-T are probably better seats for watching a basketball game.

Decisions, decisions.

[GooooMarquette]

in my experience, having seats in the first 1-2 rows anywhere - even in a section where sight lines suck - are disproportionately more marketable than the rest of the rows in that section or price level.

I think that's a good observation.  When I go to StubHub to look for tix at an arena I'm not familiar with, I will typically gravitate towards the ones near the front of a section, on the (sometimes erroneous) assumption that they must be "better" seats.

The other factor that might affect marketability is whether or not they're on the aisle.  Under the new system, there isn't a way to know for sure whether you'll get aisle seats...unless you select in a section that doesn't require a donation.

[Benny B]

I think that's a good observation.  When I go to StubHub to look for tix at an arena I'm not familiar with, I will typically gravitate towards the ones near the front of a section, on the (sometimes erroneous) assumption that they must be "better" seats.

The other factor that might affect marketability is whether or not they're on the aisle.  Under the new system, there isn't a way to know for sure whether you'll get aisle seats...unless you select in a section that doesn't require a donation.

IIRC - You can lock up an aisle seat in the 'donation sections' simply by naming such preference and selecting a row where all of the seats are still available.

[warriorchick]

I think that's a good observation.  When I go to StubHub to look for tix at an arena I'm not familiar with, I will typically gravitate towards the ones near the front of a section, on the (sometimes erroneous) assumption that they must be "better" seats.

Row A in the upper bowl of the BC sucks.  The guard rail cuts right through your line of sight.  It's still usually one of the first rows to sell out in the section, though.  I don't get it.

[GooooMarquette]

Row A in the upper bowl of the BC sucks.  The guard rail cuts right through your line of sight.  It's still usually one of the first rows to sell out in the section, though.  I don't get it.

Agreed.  Knowing the BC, there are many seats that probably look "better" than mine on a seat map...but which I would never select over my current seats.  Factors such as sight lines, obstructions, less comfortable "temporary" seats, etc.  The problem when selling for individual games is that you never know how familiar buyers might be with the arena...so your seat in row B might sell more slowly, or for less money, than seats in row A.

[bradley center bat]

Maybe people sit upright that the bar in not in your way.

[jsglow]

Maybe people sit upright that the bar in not in your way.

You must sit directly behind warriorchick as she 'leans into it' the entire game (when she's not standing prior to the opening bucket in full support of the student section to the chagrin of the 'old folks' who won't even stand for introductions.)

[bilsu]

How old is old? I am 60 and I stand. I am not sure the gentlemen that has the seats next to us stands, but he only turned 99 last year. Graduated from MU in the 30's. Is it okay if he does not stand?

[Spotcheck Billy]

60 is old, 99 is really old

at least you don't have to shove him out of the way for the T-shirt toss

How old is old? I am 60 and I stand. I am not sure the gentlemen that has the seats next to us stands, but he only turned 99 last year. Graduated from MU in the 30's. Is it okay if he does not stand?

[jsglow]

How old is old? I am 60 and I stand. I am not sure the gentlemen that has the seats next to us stands, but he only turned 99 last year. Graduated from MU in the 30's. Is it okay if he does not stand?

Any guy that gets to the game at 99 is a hero in my book, stand, sit, whatever.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Any guy that gets to the game at 99 is a hero in my book, stand, sit, whatever.

why ain't that f*cker jumpin around with Rick Smith?

[Coleman]

That dude was already 46 when MU cancelled football.

[Benny B]

Just finished the re-seating process.  Took all but 30 seconds to finalize.

Despite MU's guidance that my best chance - based on my priority points - for lower bowl were the high rows in the corners, I could have got a pair or 3 tickets in Row J just to the side of the basket (Sec 204).  Could have got 4 in a row by going up to row L.  I don't think I ever even got seats that good as a student.

[4everwarriors]

why ain't that f*cker jumpin around with Rick Smith?

That f*cker probably is Smith.

[WI inferiority Complexes]

We had a 6:55 reseating time tonight, but I was busy and couldn't make it.  The Wife said she tried to login at 7:20, but by then then the seats were already selected for us.  I'll call the ticket office tomorrow, but does anyone have any idea what the default option is if you miss your time slot, (we're hoping for our old seats)?

[Skatastrophy]

8 seats in a row in the lower bowl as of about 4:30 tonight.

Looking forward to the next 2 seasons!

[bradley center bat]

Looking forward to the next 2 seasons!

We pick every year now.

[mu_hilltopper]

We had a 6:55 reseating time tonight, but I was busy and couldn't make it.  The Wife said she tried to login at 7:20, but by then then the seats were already selected for us.  I'll call the ticket office tomorrow, but does anyone have any idea what the default option is if you miss your time slot, (we're hoping for our old seats)?

When you paid your $100 deposit, there were questions you needed to answer on your choices.  What are your desired section#s, what dollar value tickets are you interested in .. closer to row A, closer to center court .. etc.

They'll go by your instructions.

[TallTitan34]

442 Row B

[Sawsi]

404 Row A for me.  I had obstructed view the last 2 years in 409 C (that i did not think were going to be that bad), never again.

[Benny B]

442 Row B

I've never seen the pizza delivered to seats below the tunnel...