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In LSU fans' Defense of Anemic Ticket Sales
Posted on 10/9/15 at 9:43 pm
Posted on 10/9/15 at 9:43 pm
...this is a telling example of how the corporations have artificially inflated ticket price face values to a point that the average fan can't support on their own.
In this case, fans are compelled to buy tickets at $75 face value. This price IMO should be somewhere in the $40-50s range. But, since corporate buyers regularly fill a large percentage of seats, LSU (and USC) assumes everyone can afford that price. There is no other affordable option since there aren't any "free" corporate tickets laying around for employees to scoop up and take their buddies.
All I know is, it is few and far between that I pay full-price to get into Tiger Stadium. And usually, I'm getting in on someone's company tickets.
In this case, fans are compelled to buy tickets at $75 face value. This price IMO should be somewhere in the $40-50s range. But, since corporate buyers regularly fill a large percentage of seats, LSU (and USC) assumes everyone can afford that price. There is no other affordable option since there aren't any "free" corporate tickets laying around for employees to scoop up and take their buddies.
All I know is, it is few and far between that I pay full-price to get into Tiger Stadium. And usually, I'm getting in on someone's company tickets.
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Posted on 10/9/15 at 9:46 pm to TDFreak
pretty good point
Posted on 10/9/15 at 9:47 pm to TDFreak
40000 tickets in three days notice is more than most division one schools all season
Posted on 10/9/15 at 9:48 pm to TDFreak
Who can't afford $75? That's literally one decent dinner date for two. I'm a broke arse med student living on loans with a wife and kid and a couple $75 tix doesn't even make me bat an eye.
Posted on 10/9/15 at 9:48 pm to TDFreak
It was supposed to be the only away weekend all month. People make plans.
Posted on 10/9/15 at 9:49 pm to TDFreak
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.this is a telling example of how the corporations have artificially inflated ticket price face values to a point that the average fan can't support on their own.
In this case, fans are compelled to buy tickets at $75 face value. This price IMO should be somewhere in the $40-50s range.
What a great point, if you weren't completely full of shite. There are a LOT of tickets priced at $40. The better ones are $75. The premium ones are upward of $100. By far, the most tickets sold have been the $75 ones. There are plenty of $40 tickets available, but people are buying the more expensive ones for the most part.
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LSU (and USC) assumes everyone can afford that price.
LSU has nothing to do with it. Prices are set by USC, since it is their game and they are getting the gate receipts. From their standpoint, it doesn't make sense to lower prices to increase sales. One $75 ticket is better than three $25 tickets. Same money, lower expenses for LSU to be deducted from the receipts, and only one-third as many LSU fans at the game cheering for LSU. From LSU's standpoint, it also makes sense because the stadium is only partly staffed, so more fans (without any additional financial benefit to either school) would only stress the resources more or require additional staffing that would only increase expenses.
This post was edited on 10/9/15 at 9:59 pm
Posted on 10/9/15 at 9:51 pm to TDFreak
Meh. The game was scheduled for 11 am in South Carolina. Lots of people had other plans. Plus, to fill a 103,000 seat stadium, LSU relies on a lot of out of town fans who aren't coming on a couple days notice.
Posted on 10/9/15 at 9:51 pm to BayouBandit24
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It was supposed to be the only away weekend all month. People make plans.
During the nicest time of year as well. I bet there are more lsu fans at disney world than tiger stadium
Posted on 10/9/15 at 9:52 pm to Roger Klarvin
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Who can't afford $75? That's literally one decent dinner date for two. I'm a broke arse med student living on loans with a wife and kid and a couple $75 tix doesn't even make me bat an eye.
We just learned a lot about you.
Posted on 10/9/15 at 9:56 pm to TexAgChill
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Who can't afford $75? That's literally one decent dinner date for two. I'm a broke arse med student living on loans with a wife and kid and a couple $75 tix doesn't even make me bat an eye.
We just learned a lot about you.
Sure did. His "broke arse" would spend 225 dollars (there are 3 of them) for a football game
Posted on 10/9/15 at 10:00 pm to Roger Klarvin
"Who can't afford $75? That's literally one decent dinner date for two. I'm a broke arse med student living on loans with a wife and kid and a couple $75 tix doesn't even make me bat an eye."
Ooo here come the Aggots with their I make it rain posts
Ooo here come the Aggots with their I make it rain posts
Posted on 10/9/15 at 10:01 pm to TDFreak
I'm not happy about the low sales, but I see what you're saying. $75 is a bit much just to get in the stadium.
And people simply already had plans for the weekend. Not much you can do about it
And people simply already had plans for the weekend. Not much you can do about it
Posted on 10/9/15 at 10:02 pm to ksayetiger
Kids two months old, he doesn't go to games JUST yet 
The reality is the majority of people who complain about not being able to afford any luxuries don't realize how much useless spending they have. Don't get Starbucks for a week and guess what, 25-30 bucks right there. Bring your lunch instead of eating out at work, 40-50 bucks a week. Filtered water instead of water bottles, etc.
You can save 75 bucks from your normal routine effortlessly. Except for the minority who are literally living penny to penny, it's an excuse for poor money management. You can do what you like and pay the bills if you're willing to be selective.
The reality is the majority of people who complain about not being able to afford any luxuries don't realize how much useless spending they have. Don't get Starbucks for a week and guess what, 25-30 bucks right there. Bring your lunch instead of eating out at work, 40-50 bucks a week. Filtered water instead of water bottles, etc.
You can save 75 bucks from your normal routine effortlessly. Except for the minority who are literally living penny to penny, it's an excuse for poor money management. You can do what you like and pay the bills if you're willing to be selective.
Posted on 10/9/15 at 10:03 pm to ksayetiger
That's the number right now?
Posted on 10/9/15 at 10:04 pm to RichardCranium
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Ooo here come the Aggots with their I make it rain posts
No shite. With all their claimed riches, you'd think they could have bought their way to at least one national championship since 1939. Or at the very least, a top 20 program historically.
Posted on 10/9/15 at 10:04 pm to Roger Klarvin
Ok. On that rational:
Save that money in three days notice.
Save that money in three days notice.
Posted on 10/9/15 at 10:04 pm to Nuts4LSU
Sorry bout dat oil money
Posted on 10/9/15 at 10:05 pm to ksayetiger
Give a few blowies behind the local DQ
Posted on 10/9/15 at 10:07 pm to Roger Klarvin
And mr med school: my wife just graduated med school, we had a 6 month old when she started.
We know how to pinch pennies.
What year are you? Step scores?
We know how to pinch pennies.
What year are you? Step scores?
Posted on 10/9/15 at 10:07 pm to Roger Klarvin
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Who can't afford $75? That's literally one decent dinner date for two. I'm a broke arse med student living on loans with a wife and kid and a couple $75 tix doesn't even make me bat an eye
I would have never guess you are a med student, that is great.
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