Accord Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Put on ESPN right now, on PTI they're about to talk about how absurd and ridiculous it is that the Marlins are going to be raising ticket prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishFan24 Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 I'm in the middle of class and am unable to sit in front of a tv :shifty Let us know what they say about it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beastie Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 I hate the Marlins FO Simple as that. While they are at it...they should stop selling alcoholic beverages and start chargin 50 bucks to park. I think that just might drop the attendance a little more aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accord Posted December 8, 2005 Author Share Posted December 8, 2005 Wilbon said he thinks they raised ticket prices on purpose so NOBODY shows up just to give the team more justification for leaving town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rferry Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 The ticket prices will probably keep on climbing until they meet the MLB average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everlong204 Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 the marlins tickets were pretty cheap this last year, atleast $12 cheaper then similar seats at Jacobs field in cleveland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyMountainMarlin Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 The ticket prices will probably keep on climbing until they meet the MLB average. I hate it how they always play this card. If what you're interested in is growing your fanbase, you need to provide incentives to bring them to the stadium. If they wanted to keep this franchise here, they wouldn't be milking the few fans they have left after every PR disaster they make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSwift25 Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 The ticket prices will probably keep on climbing until they meet the MLB average. Apples to oranges. The Marlins can't keep billing themselves as affordable when they try to build a fan-base by raising to the MLB average (which is inflated anyway by the astronomical price the Yankees, Mets and Red Sox charge)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyMountainMarlin Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 The ticket prices will probably keep on climbing until they meet the MLB average. Apples to oranges. The Marlins can't keep billing themselves as affordable when they try to build a fan-base by raising to the MLB average (which is inflated anyway by the astronomical price the Yankees, Mets and Red Sox charge)... Not to mention they are the most expensive team of minor leaguers to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batato Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Wilbon said he thinks they raised ticket prices on purpose so NOBODY shows up just to give the team more justification for leaving town. HELLLLLLOOOOO what else could be the purpose of such a BOLD and OBVIOUS move? F-U Loria and Company....You'd think I would of gotten a hint when the team was Destroyed...but this here is Unrealistic!!! :thumbdown :thumbdown :thumbdown :thumbdown :thumbdown :thumbdown :thumbdown :thumbdown :thumbdown :thumbdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlins2003 Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 They raised prices for 2006 a minute amount (except for one set of seats which unfortunately affects Swift) and did it four months ago. It isn't like they're doing it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jservs7 Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Has there ever been a team that had to play a game with no one in attendance? If not, we might be the first. :plain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilksthequaker Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 The ticket prices will probably keep on climbing until they meet the MLB average. I hate it how they always play this card. If what you're interested in is growing your fanbase, you need to provide incentives to bring them to the stadium. If they wanted to keep this franchise here, they wouldn't be milking the few fans they have left after every PR disaster they make. I guess winning a World Series and being in three straight pennant races isn't enough incentive. South Florida is much wealthier than some other fan bases, so I don't know what's up with all of these excuses. Deal with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batato Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 you have any idea what 6000 fans (Tues game) at a Joe Robbie looks like...its going to look empty for sure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savethemarlins Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 I've personally never had a problem getting into marlins games for cheap and sitting wherever I wanted. Well except during the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyMountainMarlin Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 The ticket prices will probably keep on climbing until they meet the MLB average. I hate it how they always play this card. If what you're interested in is growing your fanbase, you need to provide incentives to bring them to the stadium. If they wanted to keep this franchise here, they wouldn't be milking the few fans they have left after every PR disaster they make. I guess winning a World Series and being in three straight pennant races isn't enough incentive. South Florida is much wealthier than some other fan bases, so I don't know what's up with all of these excuses. Deal with it. Sure thing Mr Philadelphia, PA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotcorner Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 teams typically raise ticket prices every year. How much are they going up? If they were going up a lot it might be a big deal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSwift25 Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 teams typically raise ticket prices every year. How much are they going up? If they were going up a lot it might be a big deal... Depends where you're sitting, mine are going up 20% (but that's due to the MVP price level being added, too), and that's season ticket price, walkup will be even more. Still, I understand that for the quality of seat I'm below the league average, however, I know that said seat will also not allow me to see league average talent. It's all relative, and well, the Marlins aren't exactly making friends by doing this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prinmemito Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 According to Samson, an increase in attendance doesn't change the situation. Whether they get 40K per night or 10K per night they lose money. It's the lease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fritz Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 I hope we get under 1 million in total attendance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyMountainMarlin Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 teams typically raise ticket prices every year. There we go again. If everybody jumped off a bridge does that mean we have to do it too? I don't see anybody else having firesales, so why should we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fritz Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 teams typically raise ticket prices every year. There we go again. If everybody jumped off a bridge does that mean we have to do it too? I don't see anybody else having firesales, so why should we? You just contradicted yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prinmemito Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 teams typically raise ticket prices every year. There we go again. If everybody jumped off a bridge does that mean we have to do it too? I don't see anybody else having firesales, so why should we? You just contradicted yourself. He actually didnt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyMountainMarlin Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 I just am trying to drive the point that what works for the gander is not working for this goose. We have to stop this mindset of following whatever MLB's trend is because its not working down here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rferry Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Well, nothing's working here so why not just do what everyone else is doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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