Still Some Season Tickets Available!

[SubGod22]

We decided NOT to opt for the season tickets this year, although having them one day is a major goal for my wife and I. Good things come to those who wait, and hopefully we'll still be able to use the Ticket Marketplace from time to time. Just too many variables financially this year....

Good things do come to those who wait. I'm finally a season ticket holder. Luckily I save a lot of money on gas sense I work less than a mile from where I live. One tank of gas a month isn't uncommon for me anymore. Although that's about to change with HS basketball about to start.

[Denny Crane]

Joe the Plumber in a season ticket thread!

[Ricky Del Rio]

I have to agree with this post. We've been tix holders for about 5 years now and the fact that they continue to raise the prices may become too much if the product doesn't improve it just doesn't make sense. ... need to at least stay the same in value if they product doesn't improve.

I don't disagree with you one bit. I will say, though, that this very situation allowed us to move down to Row 7 in Levitt Arena (before the renovation). The corporate donors that swooped-in and plunked down their big money for the CKA renovation pushed us back to Row 17. I'm betting when it comes time to re-up their big SASO donations, some will start dropping out with the economic situation the way it is. We'll start trying to move back down, just as we did back in the 80's & early 90's. I guarantee those car dealers won't hold on the their big blocks of tickets.

Kinda cyclical, like the economy.

--'85.

Do you think Fahnestock might give up my old seats, which were primo?

Just wondering.

He took the entire row and it goes damn near empty for most games.

[ShoxCO94]

Our seats are way up and there are 4 corporate owned seats between ours and the aisle. We've tried every year to move down and they are always renewed. And yes they are only used about 60% of the time. Especially when the team started losing.

[Shocker85]

Do you think Fahnestock might give up my old seats, which were primo?

Just wondering.

He took the entire row and it goes damn near empty for most games.

Hehe. I doubt it. I can't knock George. He's been a great supporter of WSU and many other causes at Wichita State and in Wichita.

I do wish there was a better mechanism in place for no shows to get some butts in those lower seats. Ticket Marketplace is an OK idea, but it is cumbersome and I have a fundamental problem with WSU selling the tickets at a premium AND taking significant a slice of the sale. Donation to servicemen, boys/girls clubs, etc. would be better, or at the very least invite folks from row 30 to come on down.

--'85.

[rZ]

Do you think Fahnestock might give up my old seats, which were primo?

Just wondering.

He took the entire row and it goes damn near empty for most games.

Hehe. I doubt it. I can't knock George. He's been a great supporter of WSU and many other causes at Wichita State and in Wichita.

I do wish there was a better mechanism in place for no shows to get some butts in those lower seats. Ticket Marketplace is an OK idea, but it is cumbersome and I have a fundamental problem with WSU selling the tickets at a premium AND taking significant a slice of the sale. Donation to servicemen, boys/girls clubs, etc. would be better, or at the very least invite folks from row 30 to come on down.

--'85.

Students in Sports Management have to complete an internship at some point during their curriculum. Many complete this internship with the athletic department.

So to get those corporate seats filled:

1. When blocks of corporate seats are purchased, the purchasing company must list a "Contact Person."

2. Take one of those unpaid interns and make it apart of their job duties to make a courtesy call to that corporate "Contact Person" the day of, or the day prior to the game. The student simply asks the "Contact Person" if that company would like to sell any of the tickets back to be placed on the Ticket Marketplace.

3. The purchasing company gets to sell back some tickets, and regular people get a chance to snag a couple of good seats for a game.

[shockar25]

Ok, I lied. After a last minute change of heart, my wife and I opted for some season tickets after all! They were the non-SASO type, but we figure we have to start somewhere, and perhaps in future seasons we can upgrade.

17 home games sounds like great fun. Can't wait to claim our seats for the first time Nov. 10!

:goshocks:

[ShockerFever]

Ok, I lied. After a last minute change of heart, my wife and I opted for some season tickets after all! They were the non-SASO type, but we figure we have to start somewhere, and perhaps in future seasons we can upgrade.

17 home games sounds like great fun. Can't wait to claim our seats for the first time Nov. 10!

:goshocks:

Congrats.

I think you made the right choice. After tonight's preview, in a year or two, you won't be able to find a single game ticket again... and perhaps, maybe not even this year.

[shockerfan]

Ok, I lied. After a last minute change of heart, my wife and I opted for some season tickets after all! They were the non-SASO type, but we figure we have to start somewhere, and perhaps in future seasons we can upgrade.

17 home games sounds like great fun. Can't wait to claim our seats for the first time Nov. 10!

:goshocks:

Congrats.

I think you made the right choice. After tonight's preview, in a year or two, you won't be able to find a single game ticket again... and perhaps, maybe not even this year.

I agree, it was slim pickin's...even tonight. Just a few scattered seats left.

[shockar25]

Ok, I lied. After a last minute change of heart, my wife and I opted for some season tickets after all! They were the non-SASO type, but we figure we have to start somewhere, and perhaps in future seasons we can upgrade.

17 home games sounds like great fun. Can't wait to claim our seats for the first time Nov. 10!

:goshocks:

Congrats.

I think you made the right choice. After tonight's preview, in a year or two, you won't be able to find a single game ticket again... and perhaps, maybe not even this year.

I agree, it was slim pickin's...even tonight. Just a few scattered seats left.

We're definately looking forward to it. We've never had season tickets, and this will be a real treat. Last season my wife was a student and I got to go to a lot of games for virtually free. It's time for me to pay the piper as it were, but we gladly do it as long as we are able.

:wsu_posters:

[emmitt]

I love my seats.....right here. :D



Anybody got their packets yet?

[WuDrWu]

Yeppers. Got 'em today and already have them divided up.

I have to say, not the best looking set of tickets all time.

[ShockerFever]

Anybody have the capabilities and/or care to post a picture of the season tickets? I'm curious.

[SubGod22]

I have to say, not the best looking set of tickets all time.

I'm just glad I have some and couldn't care less what they looked like :D

[ShockerFever]

I have to say, not the best looking set of tickets all time.

I'm just glad I have some and couldn't care less what they looked like :D

Thanks for rubbing it in. :(

This will be my first time in 4 years without them.. :cry: