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SaltySeawolf

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« on: May 02, 2014, 08:34:58 pm »
The packets came for season ticket pricing and seat selection for the new arena next season.

Am I the only one not happy with the pricing for the new arena?  Prices have doubled.  Thank you SB for paying back my loyalty for sitting in those crappy bleachers in crappy Pritchard by now fleecing me.  I am sure they have done all the market research that justifies charging $22 a ticket next season.  You want to sit between the foul lines - that will be an additional 50 bucks per ticket donation to the school.  Last year it was rare that Pritchard was full - do they think the demand for tickets is going to be overwhelming?  I can afford the ticket, maybe im out of whack - this pisses me off on principle.  I hope there is backlash about this but I doubt there will be - most people will just shut up and pay.
Do I have any point at all or am I being dumb?

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« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2014, 09:34:12 pm »
Salty  I agree 100%.  Went  watching a pretty bad team way back when to   section 110 at Pritchard . If they want to fill this new arena  they better think twice about pricing. UConn,  Florida we are not  So beating up on a NJIT someday is not worth $  22 per pop.   4000 plus seats is a lot  to fill if the fans get cranky.

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« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2014, 09:58:02 pm »
The packets came for season ticket pricing and seat selection for the new arena next season.

Am I the only one not happy with the pricing for the new arena?  Prices have doubled.  Thank you SB for paying back my loyalty for sitting in those crappy bleachers in crappy Pritchard by now fleecing me.  I am sure they have done all the market research that justifies charging $22 a ticket next season.  You want to sit between the foul lines - that will be an additional 50 bucks per ticket donation to the school.  Last year it was rare that Pritchard was full - do they think the demand for tickets is going to be overwhelming?  I can afford the ticket, maybe im out of whack - this ****es me off on principle.  I hope there is backlash about this but I doubt there will be - most people will just shut up and pay.
Do I have any point at all or am I being dumb?

I was ticked off my self Salty. Pretty much everything you just talked about, I have concerns with my self. One or two tickets most fans can suck it up but I had 4 season tickets last year and I think it cost me around $450. Very acceptable, but now it will be over a grand.. What about the seating areas. They have that gym broken up into puzzles so small I dont even know what to put down on the form  to mail in!!!!!!!! If they seriously think this gym will have more season tickets then Pritchard gym, the're in for a shocker.

Very disappointed!

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« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2014, 09:58:50 pm »
$22 per game?? That's quite a jump..

Last year it was $12 per game:
http://www.goseawolves.org/tickets/ston-10-mbb-tix.html#Season

$22 is almost double!
http://grfx.cstv.com/schools/ston/graphics/arena-mbb-price-map.jpg

I was expecting single ticket price to go from $12 to max $15... We won't have any sell out!

Take a look at peer schools at Hofstra (season ticket for $140) and Buffalo (season ticket for $125) from last year. Ours should be in that range..max $150 for season ticket:
http://www.gohofstra.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=22200&ATCLID=205414818
http://www.ubbulls.com/tickets/basketball/index

Peer schools like Saint Johns are much higher.. but they are in Big East.. like Seawolf97 said.. we are not UConn or Florida:
http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/stjo/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/2013-14/misc_non_event/2013_Season_Tickets.pdf

FYI.. I'm not a season ticket holder

PS: I live in Greater Washington area.. and Wizards single game tickets at Verizon center were much cheaper during the regular season than the new SB arena single game ticket
« Last Edit: May 02, 2014, 10:10:22 pm by iBOsbu »

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« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2014, 11:08:11 pm »
At 4000 seats I am super confident that I will be able to get tickets for every game.  It might make more sense to not buy season tickets and just attend the 4 or 5 premium games and watch the others on tv or the internet.  2 season tickets in center section - $580.  2 tickets to watch Albany, Vermont, Hartford, and three OOC games - $264.  Do I really want to pay over $20 to see Maine, New Hampshire, UMass Lowell, UMBC?  I don't think so.  I'll save over $300 and not see sucky teams play (Haverford anyone?).

Hammer - I also totally agree on that ticket pack they sent out - could getting tickets be any more complicated?  They want me to go in person at my assigned seat picking appointment to get my seats.

I just hope that people share their displeasure with the entire operation to the people at SB (Christina Rondeau).

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« Reply #5 on: May 03, 2014, 04:50:34 am »
What are you guys talking about? You guys are obviously not math majors ;D Here is the breakdown on ticket pricing and keep in mind, pricing is based on a 14 game home schedule:

Center Court - Non Season Ticket Holders - $22.00
                                1 Year Commitment           - $20.71
                                2 Year Commitment           - $17.14

Sideline        - Non Season Ticket Holders - $18.00
                             - 1 Year Commitment           - $17.44
                             - 2 Year Commitment           - $14.28

Corners        - Non Season Ticket Holders - $15.00
                             - 1 Year Commitment           - $13.57
                             - 2 Year Commitment           - $10.71

Endzones      - Non Season Ticket Holders  - $12 (Advance)
                                                                        - $14 (Game Day)
                             - 1 Year Commitment            - $10.71
                             - 2 Year Commitment            - $9.64

I hope this makes everyone feel better!

I'm going with the 2-year commitment, I just haven't decided with what Section.  My date for picking my seats is 6/11 and overall, I will be around the 120th person to choose their seats.

If any person has an issue selling some of their game tickets, don't hesitate to contact me.

Good luck!
« Last Edit: May 03, 2014, 05:32:41 am by laxnation »

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« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2014, 05:13:51 am »
At 4000 seats I am super confident that I will be able to get tickets for every game.  It might make more sense to not buy season tickets and just attend the 4 or 5 premium games and watch the others on tv or the internet.  2 season tickets in center section - $580.  2 tickets to watch Albany, Vermont, Hartford, and three OOC games - $264.  Do I really want to pay over $20 to see Maine, New Hampshire, UMass Lowell, UMBC?  I don't think so.  I'll save over $300 and not see sucky teams play (Haverford anyone?).

Hammer - I also totally agree on that ticket pack they sent out - could getting tickets be any more complicated?  They want me to go in person at my assigned seat picking appointment to get my seats.

I just hope that people share their displeasure with the entire operation to the people at SB (Christina Rondeau).

Reading comprehension is not one of your strong points, as well  ;D
You do realize, the ticket packet gives THREE other options besides being there in person: 1) Online, 2) Phone, and 3) Stony Brook staff will pick your seats based on your recommendations.

Also, you know Stony Brook lost to New Hampshire at home last season? I don't mind seeing a few bad teams because you get to see all the players get in the game and there are usually a few more dunks in these games :D

If you need anymore help in understanding the packet, please don't hesitate to contact me or just reply to this post with your questions.

Hopefully, you realize I was only teasing you with my wise-a$$ remarks.

By-the-way, Christina Rondeau maybe the best customer service rep. I have ever dealt with in all my years being a season ticket holder and that includes teams such as the Islanders, Yankees, Knicks, and Giants.

Why are people complaining? You want first-class facilities, this is the price you pay!  The pricing is very reasonable and there is even an option to buy tickets for less than $10 each!

Go Seawolves!
« Last Edit: May 03, 2014, 05:37:49 am by laxnation »

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« Reply #7 on: May 03, 2014, 11:25:53 am »
Lax. How many tickets are you buying this season.. 1 maybe 2.. So double the price from last year for decent tickets in the new gym is, I guess, still not a lot of $$$. I need 4 tickets!!! At $240 a pop that's still $960, lets say $1000 with some BS Fee that will be added into the price when we finally pay, is big money to watch SB play...

Lets say all the season ticket holders renew their season tickets, the odds are I wont be sitting in any of the Rows from A to D in section 111, 109, 201, 202 or 203.. I think at least half of all season ticket holders will pick center court and the majority will take sideline seats. There aren't many A row seats with the sideline section so if you want that section, chances are you will be seated much higher up .. If thats the case then why get season tickets. Just purchase them individually and you won't feel to bad missing a game because something unexpectedly came up! When I say you I don't mean you personally because your seat raking is much higher then mine. You most likely will get to choose any seat you want.. To pay $240 a seat times 4 to try and get a good seat in section 110, center court, will most likely NOT happen from row A to D so why pay premium prices for anything much higher up in section 110..

This is all just my preliminary thinking and I have to decide what's best for me .. If I can get the wifey to stay home then Things could change. lol.. remember, I am also a Football season ticket holder so, giving SB over $1500 a year could teeter on the side of a little crazy considering I did not graduate from SB!!
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« Reply #8 on: May 03, 2014, 01:05:40 pm »
Hammer thanks for saying it much better than I could have - I was a little ticked off at being called stupid, twice, to form a rational response.    I don't have SB football tix - but I do have Army season tickets.  They jacked the price up too - and that's coming off 3 seasons of 2, 3, and 2 wins and no new construction.  Let's not fool ourselves.  Even though we all love SB basketball, it's low low major basketball - not close to mid major.  SB can also trumpet 20 win seasons all they want - let's beat somebody, anybody with a winning record.

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« Reply #9 on: May 03, 2014, 02:54:25 pm »
Lax. How many tickets are you buying this season.. 1 maybe 2.. So double the price from last year for decent tickets in the new gym is, I guess, still not a lot of $$$. I need 4 tickets!!! At $240 a pop that's still $960, lets say $1000 with some BS Fee that will be added into the price when we finally pay, is big money to watch SB play...

Lets say all the season ticket holders renew their season tickets, the odds are I wont be sitting in any of the Rows from A to D in section 111, 109, 201, 202 or 203.. I think at least half of all season ticket holders will pick center court and the majority will take sideline seats. There aren't many A row seats with the sideline section so if you want that section, chances are you will be seated much higher up .. If thats the case then why get season tickets. Just purchase them individually and you won't feel to bad missing a game because something unexpectedly came up! When I say you I don't mean you personally because your seat raking is much higher then mine. You most likely will get to choose any seat you want.. To pay $240 a seat times 4 to try and get a good seat in section 110, center court, will most likely NOT happen from row A to D so why pay premium prices for anything much higher up in section 110..

This is all just my preliminary thinking and I have to decide what's best for me .. If I can get the wifey to stay home then Things could change. lol.. remember, I am also a Football season ticket holder so, giving SB over $1500 a year could teeter on the side of a little crazy considering I did not graduate from SB!!
I bought 4 tickets last season, not sure if I'm purchasing 2 or 4 tickets. I either going to purchase corner or sideline seats.

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« Reply #10 on: May 06, 2014, 12:08:04 pm »
I talked to Christina from SB Tickets to discuss a few concerns i had and she talked me into going with the 2 year deal, lol!!!!! I does work out to be cheaper but just not this year, the savings only apply to next season. Unless I'm dead I will be a season ticket holder for next season too so why not do it... Christina also told me they have 1000 season tickets holders as of today and their goal is to have 1200 on the low side to 1500. I think finding 200 more ticket holders from now to June is possible!!!

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« Reply #11 on: May 06, 2014, 12:49:30 pm »
I really think Stony Brook has a pricing strategy that we don't know much about here. I think they've been wanting to increase prices for a while. Just never had the chance to do it without justification. Now, with the new Arena they finally found their excuse.

I don't know whether they are trying to create the perception that Stony Brook basketball is a hot ticket and its up there with the bigs, or whether they simply need more revenue for the program and the department which is heavily subsidized by the student body and some state funding....  with that said... if they get season ticket holders pi ssed and refuse to buy, they might have to cut the prices for season tickets or heavily discount game day tickets which will definitely pi ss off those tickets holders that renewed early on

they are definitely taking a risk and testing the waters.... but if it works then it will be a good amount of revenue for the program and then expect Seawolves football to go up also in the following seasons.


I renewed my CFB season tickets in chairback seating for $85... that comes out to about $12 per game. Its hard to believe that Basketball tix are more expensive than FB tix...
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« Reply #12 on: May 06, 2014, 01:09:15 pm »

This is all just my preliminary thinking and I have to decide what's best for me .. If I can get the wifey to stay home then Things could change. lol.. remember, I am also a Football season ticket holder so, giving SB over $1500 a year could teeter on the side of a little crazy considering I did not graduate from SB!!

Just so you know. YOU are part of the community, which makes you more significant than about 90% of Stony Brook alumni who don't care to come back. So yes, you are a little crazy. But no shame on that! LOL :)

YOU BLEED "STONY BROOK" RED!!!

If I had more money I would make the basketball commitment. Maybe next year I'll sign up for Season tickets.
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« Reply #13 on: May 06, 2014, 02:33:06 pm »
 I would agree that they are getting too pricey for their own good. I don't go to B-Ball gms but I do have season tickets for lax and football. I spoke with Christina last week and she said that next yr for football gms there will be a charge to park in the front lot. She said they are talking about $75 per car for the season. They do not know what the drive up day of the gm is going to cost. She said that some season ticket holders complained that they couldn't get into that lot. Well first off they should get to gms earlier or park in a different lot. It will cost us an extra $225 to get the cars we need to tailgate into the lot. Might just park in Irving and walk to the Downey alumni tent and not worry about it. If all these teams and gms were sold out and there was a demand then I could see rasing prices, but as we all know that is not the case.

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« Reply #14 on: May 06, 2014, 03:50:01 pm »
I would agree that they are getting too pricey for their own good. I don't go to B-Ball gms but I do have season tickets for lax and football. I spoke with Christina last week and she said that next yr for football gms there will be a charge to park in the front lot. She said they are talking about $75 per car for the season. They do not know what the drive up day of the gm is going to cost. She said that some season ticket holders complained that they couldn't get into that lot. Well first off they should get to gms earlier or park in a different lot. It will cost us an extra $225 to get the cars we need to tailgate into the lot. Might just park in Irving and walk to the Downey alumni tent and not worry about it. If all these teams and gms were sold out and there was a demand then I could see rasing prices, but as we all know that is not the case.

I talked to Christina about the parking as well and in addition to people not being able to find a spot to park she also said the main reason was the cost for security and campus Police.. I'm not so sure the cost for security and police for 4 or 5 hours hours justifies charging a thousand or so cars $75 each.. I told her large school such a Clemson charges big bucks to park but SB is no Clemson!!!!