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ghostguy123 said:
Thanks for the life lesson, but I'll pass on a very cold and solemn experience that costs me a couple grand or more. 

There are different types of fans.  I fit in the category that believes my family is more important than one sporting event experience. 
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Come on.....That's a drop in the bucket compared to what you'll contribute to your family.  You are an FBG, right?

 
I bought 2 tickets in section 407 for $2100 a piece yesterday (all in) from a season ticket holder friend on facebook for tonight's game. Boo-yah!

 
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I bought a table at The Cubby Bear for tonight for $250 on craigslist. No way I'm paying list like a sucker.

 
ghostguy123 said:
Thanks for the life lesson, but I'll pass on a very cold and solemn experience that costs me a couple grand or more. 

There are different types of fans.  I fit in the category that believes my family is more important than one sporting event experience. 
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I wasn't saying to put your family in a hardship position.  I was saying that if you can afford to do it you should do it and not have the experience completely tied to the outcome of the event. 

You obviously pin more importance to the outcome for your happiness than to the experience in general and if you know that to be the case I can understand not wanting to risk spending money to possibly be disappointed. 

 
eoMMan said:
Yup, and who cares if the kids go to college anyway. Or if we ever plan on retiring.
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As I said before, if it puts you in a hardship then it's not for you.  if you just don't want to spend the money because you think it's too much but can afford to do it then the money is just money and the experience is worth every penny.

 
Gally said:
As I said before, if it puts you in a hardship then it's not for you.  if you just don't want to spend the money because you think it's too much but can afford to do it then the money is just money and the experience is worth every penny.
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But where's the line then?

Let's say you're a billionaire....would you go drop $1 million on a single ticket? $5 million?

Even if you can afford it, those prices are ridiculous.

IMO

 
eoMMan said:
But where's the line then?

Let's say you're a billionaire....would you go drop $1 million on a single ticket? $5 million?

Even if you can afford it, those prices are ridiculous.

IMO
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No ####?!

 
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The prices for these games are crazy! I was at game 2 of the 1990 WS (Sweep!!!) and while I can't recall exactly how much I spent but I'm almost positive it was < $200. Granted that was 28 years ago but the thought of SRO tickets going for more than $1000 is hard to fathom.

 
Where are all the unsold Stubhub tix going to go in 5 minutes?  Obviously some are brokers' tix but what about all the tix being sold by individuals?  Craigslist?

 
eoMMan said:
But where's the line then?

Let's say you're a billionaire....would you go drop $1 million on a single ticket? $5 million?

Even if you can afford it, those prices are ridiculous.

IMO
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If it is totally disposable income and that was the price of the tickets and you are a huge fan of that team, sure why not spend that to go to the game.  It is all relative.  Money is just money.  You live life for experiences so if you enjoy rooting for team and being in the stadium atmosphere for what is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity for most Cub fans then why not spend whatever it takes to go (if you can afford to and it doesn't put you in a hardship)? 

I can understand if you aren't a die hard fan of the Cubs that you wouldn't spend that money, or if you are wound so tight that a loss will make you regret going because you treat a loss like the worst thing in the world then don't go.  But for most fans getting the opportunity to root for your team going for the pinnacle of the sport at the stadium with thousands of other die hard fans the price is worth it.  It was for me when the Kings finally won the cup.  It's an experience I will never forget.

 
chet said:
Where are all the unsold Stubhub tix going to go in 5 minutes?  Obviously some are brokers' tix but what about all the tix being sold by individuals?  Craigslist?
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Guessing a nice percentage are being listed by individuals saying "well if I can sell them for $X,000/each, I will. Otherwise I'll go."

 
I would rather experience early retirement and not having to make different financial decisions down the road because I just HAD to experience a baseball game in person.  

 
ghostguy123 said:
I would rather experience early retirement and not having to make different financial decisions down the road because I just HAD to experience a baseball game in person.  
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If retirement is planned for properly spending $2-3K right now for a ticket shouldn't affect your overall quality of life in retirement or make an appreciable difference in your retirement date.  It might prohibit you from going on vacation this year or something similar but it shouldn't make any real difference in your retirement plans.

 
Gally said:
If retirement is planned for properly spending $2-3K right now for a ticket shouldn't affect your overall quality of life in retirement or make an appreciable difference in your retirement date.  It might prohibit you from going on vacation this year or something similar but it shouldn't make any real difference in your retirement plans.
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One baseball game live that you can watch on TV versus a week long trip anywhere in the world.

 
Very few tix around.  My friend doesn't have any left and he said there aren't any on the street.  Tonight might be one of those nights like Pearl Jam.

 
I'm still very curious to see what the market is on the street right before the game starts and after the game has started. Problem is trying to get to the fan dumping one ticket before the scalping crew can buy it out from under you. 

Even if you have tickets just ask the scalpers on your way in what they're looking to get - lower level/bleachers/SRO. I like to do that just to gauge the market, although that's only their first offer, not necessarily the value. TIA

 
johnnyrock62000 said:
I'm still very curious to see what the market is on the street right before the game starts and after the game has started. Problem is trying to get to the fan dumping one ticket before the scalping crew can buy it out from under you. 

Even if you have tickets just ask the scalpers on your way in what they're looking to get - lower level/bleachers/SRO. I like to do that just to gauge the market, although that's only their first offer, not necessarily the value. TIA
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In this day and age where tix are so easy to duplicate, I don't know that I'd feel comfortable buying from someone on the street.  

 
ghostguy123 said:
I would rather experience early retirement and not having to make different financial decisions down the road because I just HAD to experience a baseball game in person.  
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Been awhile but we found Dentists alias!

 
Gally said:
If it is totally disposable income and that was the price of the tickets and you are a huge fan of that team, sure why not spend that to go to the game.  It is all relative.  Money is just money.  You live life for experiences so if you enjoy rooting for team and being in the stadium atmosphere for what is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity for most Cub fans then why not spend whatever it takes to go (if you can afford to and it doesn't put you in a hardship)? 

I can understand if you aren't a die hard fan of the Cubs that you wouldn't spend that money, or if you are wound so tight that a loss will make you regret going because you treat a loss like the worst thing in the world then don't go.  But for most fans getting the opportunity to root for your team going for the pinnacle of the sport at the stadium with thousands of other die hard fans the price is worth it.  It was for me when the Kings finally won the cup.  It's an experience I will never forget.
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Exactly...my buddy is a huge Ohio State fan, spent big $ for 50 yard line seats in Dallas for the national championship game. Took his son who was still a student at Ohio state. Swears it's one of his best memories and that comes from a guy who attended the white sox World Series games. If you can swing the cash, make a lifetime memory

 
I got a ticket for $200 to the game 6 if I want it with a few friends.   Probably cost me about $300 overall for the evening.  I would have to call off work, but I have never called off at my current job, and have plenty of PTO to use. 

I think I can justify that, and the wife already said ok so I wouldn't have to worry about all sorts of guilt trips about it.

Unless of course the Indians win the next 2 games................................ :excited:

 
The watch party was pretty sweet in Cleveland last night.  Same friend took me that offered me a game 6 ticket. 

Those watch party tickets were going for a few hundred in some sections.  Crazy

 
fantasycurse42 said:
Prices at a peak for the next 24 hours.

A smart seller puts in a price 5-10% below the lowest in their section right now... Let the euphoria dry up for a bit and idiots racing to get in get their tickets. 
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:goodposting:

gump said:
I think they'll stay significantly higher than Queens last year. This euphoria is unprecedented. Even if it wears off a little, it's still a frenzy.
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They're getting close to those Queens prices.

 
SIL is in Wrigleyville, had to get to the bar at 9:30 AM this morning to stake out a spot and still had to pay $20 cover.  Some of her friends are looking for a bar spot right now and covers in the area are about $225 per person.  ### ####.

 
ghostguy123 said:
I got a ticket for $200 to the game 6 if I want it with a few friends.   Probably cost me about $300 overall for the evening.  I would have to call off work, but I have never called off at my current job, and have plenty of PTO to use. 

I think I can justify that, and the wife already said ok so I wouldn't have to worry about all sorts of guilt trips about it.

Unless of course the Indians win the next 2 games................................ :excited:
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The Curse of Ghostguy123.

 
Worst actual seats for game 7 are going for about $2k with fees right now.  At what point does it make a good buy to flip them?  If it doesnt go to 7, you get your money back.  If it does, you'd be able to sell at a profit most likely since obviously Cleveland fans will want to go, but its such an easy drive for Cubs fans too.  You'd think youd be able to get 3k a ticket at least right?

 
ditka...mike ditka said:
Worst actual seats for game 7 are going for about $2k with fees right now.  At what point does it make a good buy to flip them?  If it doesnt go to 7, you get your money back.  If it does, you'd be able to sell at a profit most likely since obviously Cleveland fans will want to go, but its such an easy drive for Cubs fans too.  You'd think youd be able to get 3k a ticket at least right?
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i would assume so

 
Going to the game today for $200.  Plus maybe another $100 to help with parking and for beers with another potential $50-100 for celebrating if the Indians actually win.

I predict a loss today, but I can stomach $300 for the "experience".  

 
ghostguy123 said:
Going to the game today for $200.  Plus maybe another $100 to help with parking and for beers with another potential $50-100 for celebrating if the Indians actually win.

I predict a loss today, but I can stomach $300 for the "experience".  
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If you change your mind, let me know.  I'll take the burden off you.

 
My buddy sold his four Game 6 SRO tickets within minutes this morning for $600 each on Stubhub.  Meanwhile, everyone else trying to suck every last penny out of the buyer is at $650+ right now.

 
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