Leaf tickets

[legmann]

Did anyone here have any luck today getting Leaf tickets through the box? I tried while at work but didn't get through in time; both games went on sale at 10am but were (obviously) sold-out well before noon.

I've called several ticket 'brokers', but the going rate is now at least $200-250 for a single green or purple seat. Robbery.

 

[Philanthropist]

$200-250 for a single green or purple seat. Robbery.

Basic economics....Supply and demand my friend. Supply and demand.

And $200 isn't bad for Playoff tickets. It is only 2.5x the face value.

Trent

 

[xarir]

Re: Re: Leaf tickets

Basic economics....Supply and demand my friend. Supply and demand.

And $200 isn't bad for Playoff tickets. It is only 2.5x the face value.

Trent

My Reds (for corporate use at work of course) cost $155 each during the reglar season. Face value for Round 1 jumps to $240. By the time you hit Round 4 (Stanley Cup Finals) face value is $540 per.

As much as I enjoy the game, and as much as I love my Leafs, I must admit I have trouble justifying the cost when there are so many worthy causes out there that could use support. But, from a business perspective we're expected to have seats for client entertainment so we fork over the $$$. It's sad really, but it is the reality I live in.

 

[legmann]

...Actually, confirmed playoff ticket prices at ACC started as low as $40-45 through Ticketmaster.

For a decent seat in the greens, I can understand the scalper price - but still charging $200 for a lousy purple seat with a face value of $45 seems ridiculous to me, at least for an early first-round game.

That said, as long as people are willing to pay those prices, then by all means the brokers can charge whatever the market will bear.

 

[V12]

Lets hope they make it far enough to make the scalper prices tempting.

V12