All-Star Game tix

[jimmyjimjimz]

Hey,
I wasn't sure where to post this, so I posted it here. When do All-Star Game tickets go on sale? And how much are they gonna be? I heard from a friend of mine that you have to buy a package, like you gotta pay for the home run derby and the celebrity softball game and the rookies game (is there a rookies game?) and then you get your all-Star Game tickets. If it's like that, it's gonna be horrible.

[Doug Miller]

Hey,
I wasn't sure where to post this, so I posted it here. When do All-Star Game tickets go on sale? And how much are they gonna be? I heard from a friend of mine that you have to buy a package, like you gotta pay for the home run derby and the celebrity softball game and the rookies game (is there a rookies game?) and then you get your all-Star Game tickets. If it's like that, it's gonna be horrible.

I know strips are always sold first to season ticket holders. If it's anything like 2001 in Seattle, the Yankees will go to all of the lower bowl season ticket holders -- they'll offer to swap them 2 for 1 on lower bowl to upper bowl tickets, that way they have the lower bowl set for dignitaries, MLB alum, celebrities, etc. (Friend of the family had 30 rows up to the right of home plate that she traded for 4 upper level strips, so I was able to go!) Being in Yankee Stadium during its last year will make this the most sought after All Star Game ever. On the bright side, they have a lot of seats -- upper level tickets will be available, but not free.

After season ticket holders, ticket brokers usually have an in. There are a ton of ticket brokers that already guarantee the game. I've considered making the trip out there myself, since I haven't been to the stadium before. I wouldn't count on buying them for face value. But, let me know if you hear anything. :crossfingers:

Doug

[White Knight]

I know strips are always sold first to season ticket holders. If it's anything like 2001 in Seattle, the Yankees will go to all of the lower bowl season ticket holders -- they'll offer to swap them 2 for 1 on lower bowl to upper bowl tickets, that way they have the lower bowl set for dignitaries, MLB alum, celebrities, etc. (Friend of the family had 30 rows up to the right of home plate that she traded for 4 upper level strips, so I was able to go!) Being in Yankee Stadium during its last year will make this the most sought after All Star Game ever. On the bright side, they have a lot of seats -- upper level tickets will be available, but not free.

After season ticket holders, ticket brokers usually have an in. There are a ton of ticket brokers that already guarantee the game. I've considered making the trip out there myself, since I haven't been to the stadium before. I wouldn't count on buying them for face value. But, let me know if you hear anything. :crossfingers:

Doug

How much can I expect to pay on eBay, for say, two bleacher seats? I am not a season ticket holder so I guess eBay or Craigslist is my only choice.

[Doug Miller]

Just from watching past games prices you could be looking about $400-$500. Capacity is so high for the Stadium, that it could make it more reasonable. I would highly recommend waiting until the last month or so before the game. The season ticket holders and a lot of the brokers will have the tickets in hand by then.

You need to beware of eBay when it comes to event tickets that aren't physically out there yet. They'll often say "Seats in the upper outfield" or something like that. They don't have the tickets in hand, they might have access to a strip, but things can change. Come the month before the game, tickets will be all over the place depending on your budget.

The closer to the game, the better prices get. I planned too far ahead for the Rose Bowl in 2003 and paid way too much for my ticket. BUT, I needed to know I had a ticket before I went down there since I was going with my wife so it was worth bending over.

The only other thing I will tell you is that the price of lodging goes up during the games. Plan on paying not only for the ticket, but a huge increase over the standard rate.

Doug

[White Knight]

Just from watching past games prices you could be looking about $400-$500. Capacity is so high for the Stadium, that it could make it more reasonable. I would highly recommend waiting until the last month or so before the game. The season ticket holders and a lot of the brokers will have the tickets in hand by then.

You need to beware of eBay when it comes to event tickets that aren't physically out there yet. They'll often say "Seats in the upper outfield" or something like that. They don't have the tickets in hand, they might have access to a strip, but things can change. Come the month before the game, tickets will be all over the place depending on your budget.

The closer to the game, the better prices get. I planned too far ahead for the Rose Bowl in 2003 and paid way too much for my ticket. BUT, I needed to know I had a ticket before I went down there since I was going with my wife so it was worth bending over.

The only other thing I will tell you is that the price of lodging goes up during the games. Plan on paying not only for the ticket, but a huge increase over the standard rate.

Doug

If I wind up paying $400-$500 for two tickets then I will be extremely happy, no matter how bad the seats are. A friend of mine was telling me I'd wind up paying $1,000 EACH for tickets, saying how this is the last year in Yankess Stadium and all. I'll start going on eBay looking around the middle June, and only look for members with positive feedback. I just hope you're right about the low prices.

[jimmyjimjimz]

If I wind up paying $400-$500 for two tickets then I will be extremely happy, no matter how bad the seats are. A friend of mine was telling me I'd wind up paying $1,000 EACH for tickets, saying how this is the last year in Yankess Stadium and all. I'll start going on eBay looking around the middle June, and only look for members with positive feedback. I just hope you're right about the low prices.

DAMN $400-$500? I'd rather save the money, go out and buy a 6-pack of beer for like $10, watch the game at home, and spend the rest of the money on video games.

I thought they'd cost the same amount they cost for regular games. I guess not, now.

[Gary Dunaier]

I thought they'd cost the same amount they cost for regular games. I guess not, now.
Tickets for special games - World Series, All-Star Game - have always been more expensive than regular season games.

Okay, maybe in 1903 the prices were the same, I don't know. :noidea

I can't see paying even $400-$500 to go to the game, though - but then again I have a flunky government gig and I don't make the kind of money where I can afford to drop that kind of coin. I'll have to settle for heading up there, getting a program, and maybe hang around outside and walk through the neighborhood to soak up some of the atmosphere (which I've done in past post-seasons).