Well, nothing's working here so why not just do what everyone else is doing?

 

We have been doing that, for years.

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?

Dunno, maybe because other teams aren't losing money at the rate ours is?

 

Should they lower ticket prices in appreciation of the massive attendance spike we've had since winning the World Series?

 

Oh.

 

Hey I'm not in favor of raising ticket prices either. Ours are already cheaper than most cities though.

 

I do think not letting fans back out of season tickets after this is pretty underhanded though...

the marlins led the majors by raising ticket prices an average of more than 30% last season.

 

so yeah, i guess you could say we're doing the same as everyone else.

When you start at the lowest point in the league, any increase is going to huge when you look at in that way

When you start at the lowest point in the league, any increase is going to huge when you look at in that way

 

not quite.

 

oh, and even in gross ticket price increase (perhaps the most misleading way to look at it), the marlins were near the top.

That site lists the Marlins 27th in the league in ticket price. 19th only when you add the price for Huizenga's concessions. That suggests the Marlins are charging less after adjusting for the market.

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

 

There was a minor league team that did it as a gimmick. I want to say Mike Veeck was involved.

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.

 

Cleveland has the highest poverty rate among America's big cities, according to newly-released Census data.

 

Cleveland experienced the "highest poverty rate among America's big cities last year, with nearly a third of its people in poverty, according to new figures released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau."

 

Among the five poorest U.S. cities: Newark, NJ; Detroit, MI; Frenso, CA; and Miami, FL.

 

http://www.planetizen.com/node/14142

The ticket prices aren't the only thing keeping the poor fans in Miami away.

 

The bulk of the poor population lives in southern Dade, IIRC, far away from JRS/PPS/DS.

The bulk of the poor population lives in southern Dade

 

:notworthy

Just for a comparison, the Athletics' ticket prices for the best seats are between $38 and $40, the Indians go for $46 closest to the field. While we arent either of those teams, i thought they might me similar to our "new" team in a few years. For the mean time, anyone know the price for DRays tickets,? their current ticket page does not list indiv game prices.

 

I also think the new Devil Rays site is something the marlins should have tried out too...the "Under Construction" theme. While the devil ray's construction might easily lead to nothing, i think it gives fans an accurate representation of what their FO is doing, no matter how successful they will be.

The bulk of the poor population lives in southern Dade, IIRC, far away from JRS/PPS/DS.

 

Have you ever driven through the neighborhood around Dolphins Stadium? I think you would take that comment back if you ever have.

 

And that comment about most poor people living in Southern Dade...I hope it was a joke.

 

There is absolutely no excuse for raising ticket prices after selling off 80 percent of the roster. Clearly Loria and Co. are now going to do everything in their power to keep fans away from the ballpark, since they know that the firesale will already hurt attendance.

FutureGM, you don't think there is a larger poor population in Miami-Dade than in Broward??

 

I don't think there's any question.

The bulk of the poor population lives in southern Dade, IIRC, far away from JRS/PPS/DS.

Have you ever driven through the neighborhood around Dolphins Stadium? I think you would take that comment back if you ever have.

 

And that comment about most poor people living in Southern Dade...I hope it was a joke.

 

There is absolutely no excuse for raising ticket prices after selling off 80 percent of the roster. Clearly Loria and Co. are now going to do everything in their power to keep fans away from the ballpark, since they know that the firesale will already hurt attendance.I think rferry took the poor people comment and the pointed out that the majority of Miami Dade's population lives at Flager Street lower. Which, if that's his point, he is correct.

They really want nobody at the staduim.

There is absolutely no excuse for raising ticket prices after selling off 80 percent of the roster. Clearly Loria and Co. are now going to do everything in their power to keep fans away from the ballpark, since they know that the firesale will already hurt attendance.

 

Yeah, there is. And it's the same reason to increase ticket prices when you're adding to the roster. Try not to think as a fan so much and consider the other factors at work here.

There is absolutely no excuse for raising ticket prices after selling off 80 percent of the roster. Clearly Loria and Co. are now going to do everything in their power to keep fans away from the ballpark, since they know that the firesale will already hurt attendance.

 

Yeah, there is. And it's the same reason to increase ticket prices when you're adding to the roster. Try not to think as a fan so much and consider the other factors at work here.

 

I'm sorry but there is absolutely no reason to do so.I know you seem to be loyal to the organization but this is ridiculous.Raising ticket prices after dismantling the team will help business how >?

Because if the Marlins keep coddling fans, they'll never make money whether it's now or down the road. Ticket prices must rise to make fans realize it's an investment, not simply something they can throw away or opt out of renewing easily. To establish a strong fan base, and advocates for their cause of promoting the franchise. Also, ticket prices must rise to cover revenue losses and future expenses.

 

You're viewing a ticket as a consumer would, but that's not how the Marlins (or any team) sees it.

Congratulations, we're the new Montreal Expos

The ticket prices aren't the only thing keeping the poor fans in Miami away.

 

The bulk of the poor population lives in southern Dade, IIRC, far away from JRS/PPS/DS.

 

 

????

 

Last time I checked, the poorest neighborhoods in Miami-Dade were NORTH of Flagler Street, which is Northern Miami-Dade all the way up to near the Stadium.

 

Coral Gables, Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, Kendall. All fairly wealthy areas. All in the southern half of Miami-Dade farthest away from the stadium.