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[bumpweLL.nYc 10+ year member]

They aren't forced to pay anything. In your opinion, they may be not extracting the highest value for their dollar, but in their opinion it is the highest and best use of resources.

It seems obvious the fans tend to think it is worth it. As long as folks are willing to pony up the dough, how is not a mutually beneficial transaction.

Just because youre not handing over your money directly at a ticket booth doesnt mean youre not paying, although ticket prices go up considerably every year. All sponsors are paid back, if not why would they sponsor. It all trickles down.

Lets say theres elderly fans watching the Mets on TV since 1962. If you want to watch the games now you have to have cable television. So basically you can say the old school fans would be forced to get cable if they want to watch the games.

I dont want to go into ticket demand because corporate season ticket holders negate the whole discussion. Recorded and actual attendance are 2 completely different numbers, so to me it doesnt seem so obvious the fans think its worth it. Well see how long folks are willing to pony up the dough, I know alot of people who used to go to at least 10 games a year (myself included) who just said the hell with it.

 

[bumpweLL.nYc 10+ year member]

Another thing you should consider, its hard to say no to your kids when all they want is to go see a ballgame.

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

Another thing you should consider, its hard to say no to your kids when all they want is to go see a ballgame.

My parents have never taken me to a ball game. Perhaps this would be a good time to explain how one should allocate their paychecks in the most effective manner.

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

Just because youre not handing over your money directly at a ticket booth doesnt mean youre not paying, although ticket prices go up considerably every year. All sponsors are paid back, if not why would they sponsor. It all trickles down.
Lets say theres elderly fans watching the Mets on TV since 1962. If you want to watch the games now you have to have cable television. So basically you can say the old school fans would be forced to get cable if they want to watch the games.

I dont want to go into ticket demand because corporate season ticket holders negate the whole discussion. Recorded and actual attendance are 2 completely different numbers, so to me it doesnt seem so obvious the fans think its worth it. Well see how long folks are willing to pony up the dough, I know alot of people who used to go to at least 10 games a year (myself included) who just said the hell with it.

And then either prices will go down...or if the owner of the team is skillful, the city will foot the bill.

Plus, there must be some reason why corporate season ticket holders exist. Perhaps the find high value in entertaining clients and quality employees in this fashion.

 

[faulkton 5,000+ posts]

old people listen to the game on the radio.

 

[bumpweLL.nYc 10+ year member]

Plus, there must be some reason why corporate season ticket holders exist. Perhaps the find high value in entertaining clients and quality employees in this fashion.

they also drop some g's at a strip club and put it on the company tab. so what.

Your point was athletes are underpaid. The Mets have a $200million payroll. To cover that they have to sell 50,000 tickets at an average of $50 for all 80 home games.

The agents especially Scott Boras need a reality slap. Bidding wars and raising the salary bar is not good for the game!

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

they also drop some g's at a strip club and put it on the company tab. so what.Your point was athletes are underpaid. The Mets have a $200million payroll. To cover that they have to sell 50,000 tickets at an average of $50 for all 80 home games.

The agents especially Scott Boras need a reality slap. Bidding wars and raising the salary bar is not good for the game!

A biddding war can only occur if people are willing to pay. The player obviously believes owners are willing to pay and the owner belives the addition of this player will be an excellent return on investment.

See my sig concerning escalation of prices. The market will only remain irrational for so long.

 

[IamDeMan 5,000+ posts]

Anyone have ice cream?