2009 Yankee Stadium Seating / Ticket Pricing

[GordonGecko]

2009 YANKEE STADIUM SEATING / TICKET PRICING

The New York Yankees are scheduled to open the new Yankee Stadium in late March or early April 2009. Although prices for most sections haven't been generally disclosed (or possibly established), this thread will be available to post any information we can get our hands on regarding pricing and relocation.

This is the general section chart currently available:

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and Premium seating chart with prices:

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[Wall-E]

You can tell from these pictures the Yankees had now clue how big the main level was going to wind up being.

[Twenty Seven]

Let us know when you have the pricing plans for the riffraff.

[tugger]

I certainly hope that $1,000-$2,500 front-row seat comes with a bag to wear on your head. What sort of d-bag would pay that for a ballgame?

[Manhattan]

I certainly hope that $1,000-$2,500 front-row seat comes with a bag to wear on your head. What sort of d-bag would pay that for a ballgame?
I am excited to my 1st Yankees game at New Yankee Stadium. I also am nevrous to go to New Yankee Stadium. I won't wear a bag on my head at New Yankee Stadium. I am a member of the New York Yankees fan club. And I will save up my money for a ballgame at New Yankee Stadium.

[nymdan]

According to this article (http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080813/SPORTS01/808130376/1040/RSS0902), the Yankees will reveal the complete pricing structure for the new stadium at the end of this month.

[peterrod16]

According to this article (http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080813/SPORTS01/808130376/1040/RSS0902), the Yankees will reveal the complete pricing structure for the new stadium at the end of this month.

Trost said the Yankees will keep their lowest priced seats in the upper deck at $20 and bleacher seats at $12, and that 25,000 seats will not increase in price.


So, bleacher pricing is still $12 for STH section 235-239 and 201-204
Grandstand Reserve will be $20 STH sections 426-434 A&B(third base to left field) and 414-405(first base to right field)
I can only guess the Grandstand MVP seats must receive a price increase.
my guess the STH price goes from $25 to $30.
Does anyone have a breakdown of the quantity of seats in each section?

[tfc3rid]

I am very curious to see what it will be considering what the Mets are charging for seats in the Excelsior Level... I wonder if the Yankees will see the love Mets fans have for the prices and make them somewhat 'reasonable'...

[GordonGecko]

Just put in my weekly call to pester the Yankees ticket office and my relocation package will definitely be sent "within the month". I wonder if within the month means the same as within the next couple weeks 4 weeks ago?? Haha. The guy says nothing has been sent to anyone yet, now that I believe. I think I should now expect my relocation package sometime between March 15 and March 27 of 2009 (if I'm lucky)

[Tino24]

I certainly hope that $1,000-$2,500 front-row seat comes with a bag to wear on your head. What sort of d-bag would pay that for a ballgame?

if i could afford it i would

[KCGHOST]

Man, if you want to sit in the front row you had better be ready to pony up. Yikes!!

[SparkyL]

Here's some more depressing info from another forum. The stadium may be new and improved but the customer service is still the same - lousy!

"I spoke to someone in the Yankees Premium ticket department yesterday and they told me the relocation guide along with my contract for the 2009 season would be going out in early September. Apparently, there were some inter-office issues going on that held up production. Sound like a bunch of b-s to me. I guess the customer service gets sacrificed so we can get the players we need. "

http://forums.nyyfans.com/showthread.php?t=108493&page=16

[GordonGecko]

Sparky, someone on that board brought up a really great point I hadn't thought about before. Most companies set limits on the value of gifts their employees can accept to avoid conflicts of interest. The new prices are so high that clients will not be able to accept the tickets! So who are corporate season ticket holders going to bring to the game, their mothers?? This is going to be a HUGE problem for the Yankees, they are so screwed on lower level ST renewals....

[David Atkatz]

Sparky, someone on that board brought up a really great point I hadn't thought about before. Most companies set limits on the value of gifts their employees can accept to avoid conflicts of interest. The new prices are so high that clients will not be able to accept the tickets! So who are corporate season ticket holders going to bring to the game, their mothers?? This is going to be a HUGE problem for the Yankees, they are so screwed on lower level ST renewals....

Hmmm... I guess sometimes greed doesn't work. :)

[Fuzzy]

Sparky, someone on that board brought up a really great point I hadn't thought about before. Most companies set limits on the value of gifts their employees can accept to avoid conflicts of interest. The new prices are so high that clients will not be able to accept the tickets! So who are corporate season ticket holders going to bring to the game, their mothers?? This is going to be a HUGE problem for the Yankees, they are so screwed on lower level ST renewals....

that is a good point but i heard that all of the 2500 $ tix were gone already

so if the corporates who buy them cant use them like u say they cant do u think the yankees will suffer ramifications

i mean yeah the yankees have their money for 09 but will the corporates who buy them 2500 $ tix not renew when its time or will the yankees have to lower prices for those seats or what

[GordonGecko]

that is a good point but i heard that all of the 2500 $ tix were gone already

so if the corporates who buy them cant use them like u say they cant do u think the yankees will suffer ramifications

i mean yeah the yankees have their money for 09 but will the corporates who buy them 2500 $ tix not renew when its time or will the yankees have to lower prices for those seats or what

That first row is celebrity-ville. It'll be full of movie stars, recording artists, CEO's, etc.. It's the rest of those rows I wonder about. In terms of renewals, the Yankees require you to sign a 3-year contract, so they have a lock on you for two season beyond '09.

[JLevin]

Didn't I start this forum about a week ago? Thanks for jacking it Gordo!

[GordonGecko]

Didn't I start this forum about a week ago? Thanks for jacking it Gordo!

If you did I'm sorry I didn't see it. I started this one after the Citi Field Pricing thread started with all the great info and was looking for a place to share inside info on 2009 seating for Yankee Stadium too

[BeatEmBucs]

Damn, that $2500 a game is good for the World Series and Red Sox games, but you definitely won't get your $2500 worth for that mid-June game against the Royals.

[jimmyjimjimz]

I will sit in front row $2500 seat at new Yankee Stadium opening day baseball 2009. I will also buy bag to put on Manhattan's head just in case he forgets to bring. I will also sit in front row last regular season 2008 old Yankee Stadium game.

ok, besides the fact that I'm hungover, just doing this is giving me a headache. How the hell does that Manhattan character do it? Is he a real person, or is he one of those robots like they have on AIM?

[LIMETS]

Sparky, someone on that board brought up a really great point I hadn't thought about before. Most companies set limits on the value of gifts their employees can accept to avoid conflicts of interest. The new prices are so high that clients will not be able to accept the tickets! So who are corporate season ticket holders going to bring to the game, their mothers?? This is going to be a HUGE problem for the Yankees, they are so screwed on lower level ST renewals....

This is a real issue. First you need to understand that there is a difference between a gift and taking someone to the ball game. If the business associate is taken to the game, then it is considered entertainment and not a gift. This is treated the same as taking a business associate to lunch. By the way, entertainment expenses are 50% deductible to the company. If the employee gives the tickets to the business associate and does not attend the game with the business associate, then it is a gift and the deduction to the company is limited to, I think, $25. That is why many companies have required their employees not to give the tickets to business associates but has required them to take the business associates to the entertainment event. In addition, many employers have established guidelines on the maximum value of a gift that their employees can accept. This is to avoid the appearance of conflicts of interest.

One other aspect that most people don't realize, is the income tax effect of giving those unused tickets to employees. In the past, baseball tickets had a nominal cost and basically there is a diminimus rule in the tax code that says small gifts to employees are not taxable income. With the explosive rise in the cost of the tickets, the IRS considers the old practice of giving unused tickets to employees as compensation and this cost value should be added to the employees w-2.

[Manhattan]

This is a real issue. First you need to understand that there is a difference between a gift and taking someone to the ball game. If the business associate is taken to the game, then it is considered entertainment and not a gift. This is treated the same as taking a business associate to lunch. By the way, entertainment expenses are 50% deductible to the company. If the employee gives the tickets to the business associate and does not attend the game with the business associate, then it is a gift and the deduction to the company is limited to, I think, $25. That is why many companies have required their employees not to give the tickets to business associates but has required them to take the business associates to the entertainment event. In addition, many employers have established guidelines on the maximum value of a gift that their employees can accept. This is to avoid the appearance of conflicts of interest.

One other aspect that most people don't realize, is the income tax effect of giving those unused tickets to employees. In the past, baseball tickets had a nominal cost and basically there is a diminimus rule in the tax code that says small gifts to employees are not taxable income. With the explosive rise in the cost of the tickets, the IRS considers the old practice of giving unused tickets to employees as compensation and this cost value should be added to the employees w-2.I will read every post about 2009 Yankee Stadium Seating/Ticket Pricing.

[Fuzzy]

I will read every post about 2009 Yankee Stadium Seating/Ticket Pricing.

u better do that because there will be a quiz

and if u fail everyone will point at u and laff

they will go ha ha ha

and hee hee hee

and ronnie woo woo will also laff at u

but ronnie woo woo will not go ha ha ha or hee hee hee

ronnie woo woo will go woo woo woo

and he will point at u u u

so that is my motivational speech to u

[Perseus71]

Hi Guys!
It seems like only yesterday we were on this board waiting for our Yankee rep to call us about the 2008 season tickets... That took forever!!

I spoke to my rep on Friday and she told me to expect the relocation package in the next few weeks. She said everything should be covered in there. I have tickets in the main box area by the right field foul pole(c plan) and she told me I probably won't be in the main box area on the seat relocations.

I'm a little bummed, but I figured this might happen with a new stadium and all.

So if you call up for Premium tickets are they offering the smaller plans with these premium seats too?

[JLevin]

Just called and spoke to Joe Schmoe over in the ticket office. They informed me that they will be sending out relocation info by the end of the month... for whatever good that does.

[Hoboken]

I would like someone to take me to Yankee Stadium. I wish I can meet the players.

[Saltzy23]

I would like someone to take me to Yankee Stadium. I wish I can meet the players.
I think this is where Yankees fans and Mets fans can unite in saying, "This guy is a moron"....

BTW, thanks for solidifying the stereotype that people from NJ are idiots....good job.

[championyankees]

Hi Guys!
It seems like only yesterday we were on this board waiting for our Yankee rep to call us about the 2008 season tickets... That took forever!!

I spoke to my rep on Friday and she told me to expect the relocation package in the next few weeks. She said everything should be covered in there. I have tickets in the main box area by the right field foul pole(c plan) and she told me I probably won't be in the main box area on the seat relocations.

I'm a little bummed, but I figured this might happen with a new stadium and all.

So if you call up for Premium tickets are they offering the smaller plans with these premium seats too?

I too have a mini plan(D-Saturday) in Main Box 329, not far from yours. That is distressing, but not at all surprising news, that we won't have similar seats in the NYS. Did the rep give you any clue as to whether these mini-plans will even be offered at all, in any part of the new park? I would not be surprised if they are eliminated altogether!

[GordonGecko]

Mini-plans are a big reason the Yankees have sold so many tickets in the past few years, and their business model is being copied by more and more teams. Mini-plans attract fans that can't or won't afford season tickets but still want to go the premium and playoff games, and who end up seeing the Royals and Orioles as part of their package that they might not have normally paid for. Plus it keeps more die-hard fans in the Stadium and maintains a strong fanbase.

I would be completely shocked if the Yankees didn't offer any more plans. I wouldn't be shocked though, if they announced that the entire Stadium was going to be licensee only with no more individual tickets and a 2+ year waiting list to get a package.

[peterrod16]

The yankee stadium insider blog mention in ny metro blog that the yanks may ban outside food in 2009.
This is only speculation but if this becomes a reality there will be a lot of angry yankee fans.
Here is the link for the article
http://ny.metro.us/metro/blog/my_view/entry/Yanks_stadium_ban_today_sunscreen_tomorrow_PBJ/13358.html

As a met fan i am used to the yanks being first with information better tickets plans etc.
I am shocked the yanks have been quiet about ticket prices and other matters while the mets have been open with a lot for citi field
The yankees are walking a fine line and they may cross the line with die hard fans in order to increase concession revenue.

[Perseus71]

Well, I was told, a few months ago, by my rep that the "C" Plan would most likely change in terms of the game types and would still be available in some form at the NEW Yankee Stadium. Also, it would probably not include Opening Day and Old Timers day.

It's amazing how long they have taken with this. The Mets are plowing through and filling up their new ballpark.

[GordonGecko]

This is just some annonymous guy on another board, so take it for what it's worth:

my uncle, who works for grandstand designs, the people making the relocation books, said that the books that are going out were done in july and that they were handed a project to print up over 3,000 letters for relocation in the stadium. he said that it came in like 2 weeks ago and that as far as he knew, they were all done. the yankees have everything now, just a matter when they start sending things out.

my uncle told me that the books are really nice. he said that the yankees spent around $100,000 on these books. The cover is real nice but he said the yankees skimped out on the binding going with staples instead of the actual bonding that vogue would have. he said that his worker had a copy and that he would try to get me one aswell. if i get anything, ill be sure to scan some things and let you guys know stuff.

just thought i would give a small update

http://forums.nyyfans.com/showpost.php?p=5408611

[yankies4life]

This is just some annonymous guy on another board, so take it for what it's worth:



http://forums.nyyfans.com/showpost.php?p=5408611

that would be me sir posting that haha

[GordonGecko]

Amazing, prices for the final game in Tier Reserved (non-mvp) have just hit over $450 a ticket. Those stubs are like a hot tech stock, they just keep going up!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220269343241

[Manhattan]

Amazing, prices for the final game in Tier Reserved (non-mvp) have just hit over $450 a ticket. Those stubs are like a hot tech stock, they just keep going up!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220269343241I also want to several of my favorite players of the New York Yankees. They are Alex Rodriguez,Derek Jeter,Pudge Rodriguez,Johnny Damon,Jason Giambi,Wilson Betimit,Jorge Posada,Mariano Rivera,Andy Pettite,Roinson Cano. Even the manager Joe Girardi. Even Yankees Great like Reggie Jackson,Yogi Berra,"The Rocket" Roger Clemens,Dave Winfield & Bob Watson. I need to go to New Yankee Stadium.

[Gary Dunaier]

I also want to several of my favorite players of the New York Yankees. They are Alex Rodriguez,Derek Jeter,Pudge Rodriguez,Johnny Damon,Jason Giambi,Wilson Betimit,Jorge Posada,Mariano Rivera,Andy Pettite,Roinson Cano. Even the manager Joe Girardi. Even Yankees Great like Reggie Jackson,Yogi Berra,"The Rocket" Roger Clemens,Dave Winfield & Bob Watson. I need to go to New Yankee Stadium.

I am very troubled to learn that the current players Mr. H. Matsui, Mr. S. Ponson, Mr. X. Nady, and Mr. C. Ransom, as well as the former players Mr. K. Mmahat (1989) and Mr. P. Altimirano (included in the 12/4/84 trade from Chicago, National League, along with Mr. R. Bordi, Mr. H. Cotto, and Mr. R. Hassey for Mr. R. Fontenot and Mr. B. Dayett, but did not participate, actively or otherwise, in an officially sanctioned game for the New York, American League, club) are not included among the list of gentlemen who you have identified as your favorite players.

With all due respect to you and your right to choose which athletes you do like and do not like it would please me greatly if you would "show some love," as the youth of today are wont to say, for the aforementioned gentlemen named in the preceding paragraph.

[GordonGecko]

Let the relocation begin!!

http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/nyy/ballpark/new_stadium_relocation_survey.jsp



Field Level $325
Field Level $225
Field Level $175
Field Level $150
Field Level $100
Field Level $75
Main Level $100
Main Level $75
Main Level $60
Main Level $45
Terrace Level $65
Terrace Level $55
Terrace Level $40
Grandstand Level $25
Grandstand Level $20
Bleachers $12

[peterrod16]

The prices seem fair untill you get to the lower level.
I love there 3d viewer of the seat section

[GordonGecko]

Full Pricing Information:

http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/nyy/components/ballpark/seating_pricing_15_11_game_plans.pdf

[GordonGecko]

http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/nyy/ballpark/new_stadium_ticket_license_plans.jsp

Here's the overview:

[trueblue9441]

im quite suprized at the number of decently priced seats. not bad i think the yankees did real well with this pricing structure and have not completely priced out the average joe.. except in the lower deck but of course most of those seats will be corporations anyways

[tfc3rid]

im quite suprized at the number of decently priced seats. not bad i think the yankees did real well with this pricing structure and have not completely priced out the average joe.. except in the lower deck but of course most of those seats will be corporations anyways

Based on these prices, they seem to be much more reasonable than the Mets...

[YankeeFanBx]

The seats are priced fairly, for NY. When I look at other teams prices for seats, all I can do is shake my head. It seems like you just have to pay more if it has NY on it.:hp

[CoreyNYC]

Based on these prices, they seem to be much more reasonable than the Mets...

Actually the Yankees are way more expensive for comprable tickets. A $25 seat at CF appears to be somewhat lower (in height from the field) than a $25 ticket at NYS and so on...

[GordonGecko]

I think the problem with comparing is the roughly 10K less seats at Citi. You go from very expensive to cheap without much of a transition

[Perseus71]

Not too bad at all! I am actually very excited about this. The big losers have to be the main box holders with the B plan from the fouls pole towards home plate. Otherwise, it looks pretty good all around... I am a little bummed that my C plan doesn't cover opening day or the field level seats, but it's not that big of a deal.

[gator92]

http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/nyy/ballpark/new_stadium_ticket_license_plans.jsp

Here's the overview:

GG, I'm not able to find that screen you posted with the plans and the "Please click here to view..." , is that up on the Yankees site, or is it from someplace else?

[SparkyL]

GG, I'm not able to find that screen you posted with the plans and the "Please click here to view..." , is that up on the Yankees site, or is it from someplace else?

Looks like it was only up as a test and has since been taken down.

[GordonGecko]

They took almost everything down a few hours after we got a hold of all the juicy details since they hadn't published the links to any of it. You can still fill out your relocation survey thoough by logging in to one of these three links:

Full Season/A plan: https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/home.htmI?l=EN&team=nyyrelo1
B-I/Flex plans: https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/home.htmI?l=EN&team=nyyrelo2
Multiple plans: https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/home.htmI?l=EN&team=nyyrelo3

[GordonGecko]

Full Pricing Information:

http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/nyy/components/ballpark/seating_pricing_15_11_game_plans.pdf


Had the wrong link for full season pricing:
http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/nyy/components/ballpark/seating_pricing_full_game_plans.pdf

[yamsi12]

$500 to 2500 a ticket for a baseball game?

I guess they have to pay for that $230,000,000 payroll somehow.

I just pity the fools that pay that.

[Wall-E]

$500 to 2500 a ticket for a baseball game?

I guess they have to pay for that $230,000,000 payroll somehow.

I just pity the fools that pay that.

Don't: they are corporate bigwigs and celebrities that pee goldust and sleep on giant bags of money.

[Wall-E]

Did anyone notice the new membership restaurant they added? It's like the Citi Field one, tucked into the corner. So the Yankees have a total of two restaurants overlooking the field, including the Hard Rock, NYY steak and another unnannounced Great Hall restaurant.

The "Membership" restaurant does offer incredible views of the field, and does look like a great place to eat. I'm actually happy they added that instead of 15 more luxury swuits. Something for all fans (who sign up for the membership).

[Manhattan]

Did anyone notice the new membership restaurant they added? It's like the Citi Field one, tucked into the corner. So the Yankees have a total of two restaurants overlooking the field, including the Hard Rock, NYY steak and another unnannounced Great Hall restaurant.

The "Membership" restaurant does offer incredible views of the field, and does look like a great place to eat. I'm actually happy they added that instead of 15 more luxury swuits. Something for all fans (who sign up for the membership).
I will save up my money Yankees's home games at New Yankee Stadium.

[YankeeFanBx]

$500 to 2500 a ticket for a baseball game?

I guess they have to pay for that $230,000,000 payroll somehow.

I just pity the fools that pay that.
If they couldn't pay it they wouldn't pay it.
They CAN pay it.

[Wall-E]

I'm really upset. I currently have D plan tickets inside the first base line on the field level (my dad has it for 20 years and passed them to me 2 years ago). Well guess what, in the new stadium they don't sell partial plans in that area. So I'm pushed back from INSIDE THE FIRST BASE LINE to the outfield on the main level. Pushed back and far away.

Thank you Yankees. That's what I get for being a die hard fan all these years.

If this happens, and I don't get the seats I want or deserve, I may just think about putting the pinstripes down forever. This just isn't fair.

[David Atkatz]

I'm really upset. I currently have D plan tickets inside the first base line on the field level (my dad has it for 20 years and passed them to me 2 years ago). Well guess what, in the new stadium they don't sell partial plans in that area. So I'm pushed back from INSIDE THE FIRST BASE LINE to the outfield on the main level. Pushed back and far away.

Thank you Yankees. That's what I get for being a die hard fan all these years.

If this happens, and I don't get the seats I want or deserve, I may just think about putting the pinstripes down forever. This just isn't fair.

So, now that the Yankees' greed effects you personally, you're all bent out of shape.

And all this time you thought they were building that great big, sparkling new stadium for you.

[Wall-E]

So, now that the Yankees' greed effects you personally, you're all bent out of shape.

And all this time you thought they were building that great big, sparkling new stadium for you.

Still, the only thing that pisses me off more than getting screwed over by the Yankees is the people who enjoy seeing people getting screwed by the Yankees.

Get a life dude. Get a life.

[David Atkatz]

Still, the only thing that pisses me off more than getting screwed over by the Yankees is the people who enjoy seeing people getting screwed by the Yankees.

The only people I enjoy seeing get screwed by the Yankees are the ones who defended them completely, as long as they were screwing someone else.

Then, when they see they got screwed too, they whine that it's not fair.

People like you, WALL-E.

[Wall-E]

The only people I enjoy seeing get screwed by the Yankees are the ones who defended them completely, as long as they were screwing someone else.

Then, when they see they got screwed too, they whine that it's not fair.

People like you, WALL-E.

Hmm...up to this week when the ticket prices were officially revealed, and plans, and sightlines were given out through 3D models; who was getting screwed?

Don't say the Bronx. The old parkland was in bad condition and while it has been stripped, it wasn't that great. The new ones the city will be receiving by 2012 will be great.

Nobody was getting screwed over until this week. So don't give me that "You only care about yourself" bull.

[David Atkatz]

Nobody was getting screwed over until this week. So don't give me that "You only care about yourself" bull.

Keep on whinen', WALL-E.

"Nobody was getting screwed until they screwed me!" :rofl:

[Wall-E]

Keep on whinen', WALL-E.

"Nobody was getting screwed until they screwed me!" :rofl:

Ha. Great response. "Stop Whining".

Why shouldn't I be upset? Like you said, I defended the stadium's construction vehemently and look forward to it (still do in one sense). Promises were made to everyone about the seats and relocation, and up until last week, I didn't think many would be getting screwed over.

I still don't. Grandstand relocation won't be all that bad, and neither will field level or terrace level. However, I'm one of the few people that will be getting screwed over (along those two sections of the bleachers) with my partial field level plan. So of course i'm not going to be upset until they screw me over, but no one else got screwed before this week as well.

So what's your point?

[David Atkatz]

I didn't say "stop whining," WALL-E. Go read my post again.

I enjoy hearing you whine. :dance

[Perseus71]

I got locked out of my online survey(forget the new password) and I called the stadium yesterday and they told me there was a bit of a problem with it and just to wait for the package in the mail.

By the way, it does suck about the limited seating areas for the partial plans, but you have to figure it will eventually open up, perhaps in another year or two when the new stadium buzz goes down. (I know that's wishful thinking!)

[SparkyL]

Ha. Great response. "Stop Whining".

Why shouldn't I be upset? Like you said, I defended the stadium's construction vehemently and look forward to it (still do in one sense). Promises were made to everyone about the seats and relocation, and up until last week, I didn't think many would be getting screwed over.

I still don't. Grandstand relocation won't be all that bad, and neither will field level or terrace level. However, I'm one of the few people that will be getting screwed over (along those two sections of the bleachers) with my partial field level plan. So of course i'm not going to be upset until they screw me over, but no one else got screwed before this week as well.

So what's your point?


I think that the point is that you should have seen that with a new Stadium that caters to the wealthly, there was a pretty darn good chance that you were going to get screwed over.

I've had a D plan in U1 for 12 years. When they first announced the new stadium plans, me and all of the guys around me agreed that we were going to be screwed - it was just a matter of how much.

Bye-bye great seats behind home plate, bye-bye automatic playoff tickets, bye-bye access to most of the Stadium, bye-bye "reasonable" access to a Club/Pub. And bye-bye all of the history.

But we all saw it coming. None of us wanted a new stadium because most of the ammenities that it would have we could never afford.

[The Football Ref]

Don't worry. In 4 years when they are at the bottom of the division again, they will be selling 2-fers just like broadway ...........

Not that I want them to be, it's just they way things work. Unfortunately, the only thing I see us enjoying the next 8 years is A-Rod's path to history.

[Twenty Seven]

This place is so positive! YAY!

[GordonGecko]

Ok here's the deal on relocation from the relocation guide that I FINALLY got in the mail today:

Season Ticket Holders and "A"-plan holders are going to automatically be assigned season tickets in the new Yankee Stadium in a location that's most similar to their current location. The holders either choose to accept or decline. If you decline you get put in the season ticket pool

"B"-plan (46 games) holders are going to automatically be assigned the 41-game plan in the next best sections available and closest to your survey preferences after all the season ticket plans. The holders either choose to accept or decline. If you decline you get put in the 41-game pool.

All other plan holders are going to automatically be assigned to a similar plan in the next best sections available after everyone else. The holders either choose to accept or decline. If you decline you get put in the partial plans pool

You can also choose to be placed in a pool by requesting a downgrade or upgrade. Each pool will give the best seats according to your survey to licensees based on seniority.

That's about it

[RichWNJ]

What is not clear, is if I currently have a B plan, but now want to upgrade to a full season.(and indicated this on the survey), will I know what my full season seat assignment will be prior to having to decide if I want my 41 game package?

[GordonGecko]

What is not clear, is if I currently have a B plan, but now want to upgrade to a full season.(and indicated this on the survey), will I know what my full season seat assignment will be prior to having to decide if I want my 41 game package?

If you had only two seats in a B-plan, you probably won't have any priority to get full season tickets. You can be put in the pool on your request, but even if you have enough seniority, according to page 34 question 11, you can only request the same number of seats according to the formula.

So your 2 tickets for 46 games equals 92 seats, which is 1.13 full season seats and you would only qualify for 1 season ticket.

I assume you won't be the only one in this situation. My guess is after everyone has been reassigned they'll offer another round of upgrades to partials

[RichWNJ]

Actually, in my case, I have multiple plans in different spots, totally 1 full season (about 4.13 weighted season tickets), so I should be able to get 4 tickets for a full season. It will be interesting to see if I get a call about the full season upgrade location before I have to accept/reject my "partial" plan locations

[GordonGecko]

Actually, in my case, I have multiple plans in different spots, totally 1 full season (about 4.13 weighted season tickets), so I should be able to get 4 tickets for a full season. It will be interesting to see if I get a call about the full season upgrade location before I have to accept/reject my "partial" plan locations

Again, from what I read you can only accept or decline a 41-game plan. If you decline, then your upgrade request gets put in the pool based on your survey. When your turn comes up by seniority, then your qualifying number of seats is used to determine what you're eligible for.

Also, my guess is the Yankees won't be calling a single person, I bet they'll just be sending emails and/or letters

[SparkyL]

Again, from what I read you can only accept or decline a 41-game plan. If you decline, then your upgrade request gets put in the pool based on your survey. When your turn comes up by seniority, then your qualifying number of seats is used to determine what you're eligible for.

Also, my guess is the Yankees won't be calling a single person, I bet they'll just be sending emails and/or letters

So - if we are not upgrading plans or anything like that - does it make ANY sense to decline a seat selection and hope to get something better?

[GordonGecko]

So - if we are not upgrading plans or anything like that - does it make ANY sense to decline a seat selection and hope to get something better?

It probably does if you've had a plan since 1923. Otherwise if you're a 2008 guy I'd say it wouldn't make sense. I'll read the guide again tonight to see if I missed something

[SparkyL]

It probably does if you've had a plan since 1923. Otherwise if you're a 2008 guy I'd say it wouldn't make sense. I'll read the guide again tonight to see if I missed something

Thanks - I just got my mail - no relo guide. Is it coming USPS, Fedex or something else.

I have a C plan (was D until 2 years ago) since 1/97. All I want is a Sat. plan in the Grandstand somewhere. So, if based on my seniority, etc. they put me in the bleachers or in the last section of the grandstand, how does entering the pool (which would not include seats that are now taken by people who have accepted) give me better seats?? Are the assignment rules different in the pool than in the original assignment?

[BillNY08]

I was thinking of buying an 11 game pack... I'm guessing they wont be on sale until early 2009?

[SparkyL]

I was thinking of buying an 11 game pack... I'm guessing they wont be on sale until early 2009?

I would think that they would not offer new plans until the square away the relocation.

[SparkyL]

Waiting for the Monday mail . . . I still have not received the relo package. . .

1) Anyone else not received theirs?

2) For those who have received it . . . how did it come? USPS? Fedex?

[GordonGecko]

Waiting for the Monday mail . . . I still have not received the relo package. . .

1) Anyone else not received theirs?

2) For those who have received it . . . how did it come? USPS? Fedex?

USPS regular post, white envelope with your name/address printed on top. Just one book inside with a letter slipped in inside the front cover and a DVD inside the back cover

[Perseus71]

I got mine on Friday. Regular mail.

Also, question - if I am a Sunday plan, should I only stick with the 15 game sunday plan? I really want the 20 game plan, but it sounds like if I try to select the bigger plan I will be put into a waiting pool that I may not get out of.

By the way, the brochure refers to a deposit invoice being mailed out on the partial plans... Does this mean we should hear from the Yanks on the relocation sooner than later?

[SparkyL]

I got mine on Friday. Regular mail.

Also, question - if I am a Sunday plan, should I only stick with the 15 game sunday plan? I really want the 20 game plan, but it sounds like if I try to select the bigger plan I will be put into a waiting pool that I may not get out of.

By the way, the brochure refers to a deposit invoice being mailed out on the partial plans... Does this mean we should hear from the Yanks on the relocation sooner than later?

I just hope that they don't send a deposit and an invoice for post-season tickets . . .

. . . just got my Monday mail . . . no relo package.

[GordonGecko]

I just hope that they don't send a deposit and an invoice for post-season tickets . . .

. . . just got my Monday mail . . . no relo package.

In practice you don't need the package, but the people I wonder about are those that don't know about the website and online survey. The deadline is Wednesday, and here we are on Monday. I think the Yankees will have to eat crow and extend the deadline because clearly the fans have not all receieved their relocation package with sufficient time to consider the details.

[SparkyL]

In practice you don't need the package, but the people I wonder about are those that don't know about the website and online survey. The deadline is Wednesday, and here we are on Monday. I think the Yankees will have to eat crow and extend the deadline because clearly the fans have not all receieved their relocation package with sufficient time to consider the details.

Agreed . . really, all I want is the DVD :)

[mm7]

I got mine on Friday. Regular mail.

Also, question - if I am a Sunday plan, should I only stick with the 15 game sunday plan? I really want the 20 game plan, but it sounds like if I try to select the bigger plan I will be put into a waiting pool that I may not get out of.

By the way, the brochure refers to a deposit invoice being mailed out on the partial plans... Does this mean we should hear from the Yanks on the relocation sooner than later?

Indicate your preference - you do not go into a pool until you decline the original seat offer - so it cannot hurt your chances. At their discretion, they can use your survey reponse for your initial seat assignment . Once you decline your initial seat assigmnet, they will then place you in the pool that you requested.

The survey has this wording "Any information provided below may be relied upon by the Yankees, if it so chooses, in its sole and absolute discretion, in connection with the assignment of seat locations in the new Yankee Stadium." that you agree to by checking the box. The key words are "Any information " in the survey.


Bascially if your response helps the Yankees somehow , i.e. , more money , facilitating the relocation process , inventory levels, etc., they might try to fill it. If it doesn't help them, you will just get the seats that you would have rec'd anyway. Then you can accept those tickets or decline them and then go into the 20 game pool. Once you go onto a pool, seniority is KEY - this is high risk unless you have at least 7-10 years and even then I'm not sure.

I say your chances are good it might be honor since I expect a large number of people going ( or trying to go) to the 41 game plan and the inventory of the 20 game plans are tied to number of the 41 game plans. The 41 game plan has the opening day game which is the hot ticket for next year and only the 41 game plan and full season will have the opening day game. Secondly ,the Sunday plan was always a very popular plan and they may not mind seeing people move from the Sunday plan. And 3rd, they get more revenues with the 20 game plan.

I'm expecting some payment will be due by early October or sooner.

Good luck!

[Wall-E]

The DVD spends 10 minutes highlighting what I want to know about, and 16 describing luxury boxes and suites.

Guys, they still refer to this "Grill Room". Is this the Hard Rock? Or will there be a Hard Rock, Steakhouse, and Grill Room? Plus Membership Restaurant, and Sports bar/cafe.

[SparkyL]

The DVD spends 10 minutes highlighting what I want to know about, and 16 describing luxury boxes and suites.

Guys, they still refer to this "Grill Room". Is this the Hard Rock? Or will there be a Hard Rock, Steakhouse, and Grill Room? Plus Membership Restaurant, and Sports bar/cafe.

I think that the Grill Room became the HRC and the Steakhouse became the NYYankee Steakhouse.

Did they give any indication on who will be eligable for the Membership Restaurant and what it will cost?

There is also a large restaurant (on the blueprints) just to the left of Gate 4 - no view of the field . . .

[Wall-E]

I think that the Grill Room became the HRC and the Steakhouse became the NYYankee Steakhouse.

Did they give any indication on who will be eligable for the Membership Restaurant and what it will cost?

There is also a large restaurant (on the blueprints) just to the left of Gate 4 - no view of the field . . .

You sure about that Gate 4 restaurant?

[Wall-E]

Ugh, I'm going to be upgrading to the full season plan. My holding of the tickets for 25 years should guarantee me infield-main level seats and hey, I'm going to make a lot of dough on Ebay off these tickets. 100$ each, 8,000$ investment. Try it for one year, I'll see if its worth it.

[GordonGecko]

^ More like 16K for 2 seats, hope you have a big limit on your credit card. If I put that on my AAdvantage Mastercard I 'd get a free flight using Citi's reduced mileage promos at 15,000 miles required.

[Wall-E]

Nah, it's 2 seats, but we're getting the Main Level inside the infield which is suprisingly only 100$ a ticket. So 8,000$, 4,000 between me and my brother. Seems reasonable man.

[mm7]

Nah, it's 2 seats, but we're getting the Main Level inside the infield which is suprisingly only 100$ a ticket. So 8,000$, 4,000 between me and my brother. Seems reasonable man.

?? There's 81 games - for two seats@100 ea/game , that's 16K or are you going with 41 game plan?

[mm7]

^ More like 16K for 2 seats, hope you have a big limit on your credit card. If I put that on my AAdvantage Mastercard I 'd get a free flight using Citi's reduced mileage promos at 15,000 miles required.

lol yep , I called last night to bump it up - just to get ready/

[Wall-E]

Oh duh. Sorry. Not thinking! Damn.

Oh well. I'm content with laying down eight grand. I'll ust take it out of the "This is The Last Stash You Have Once ITS GONE YOU ARE Fed!" account.

[spiderico]

I'm going to make a lot of dough on Ebay off these tickets.

What do we think the resale market/stub hub/ebay is going to be next year. There will definitely be demand, but at what price. This $100 seat is a GREAT seat, but how much do you really think it'll go for on say a Wed night vs.KC?

I think the yankees have done a good job at pricing out the middle man also. I really think the most profitable investment for resale, may be the $25 seats.

[GordonGecko]

"As a reminder, we are asking all Ticket Licensees to complete a Relocation Program Questionnaire, which can only be found at www.yankees.com/survey. To assist you in this process, the deadline for submission of the Relocation Program Questionnaire has been extended from September 10, 2008 to September 14, 2008. If you have already submitted your Questionnaire online, please disregard this reminder..."

http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/nyy/ballpark/new_stadium_relocation_guide.jsp

[tfc3rid]

What do we think the resale market/stub hub/ebay is going to be next year. There will definitely be demand, but at what price. This $100 seat is a GREAT seat, but how much do you really think it'll go for on say a Wed night vs.KC?

I think the yankees have done a good job at pricing out the middle man also. I really think the most profitable investment for resale, may be the $25 seats.

That's what our thinking in Mets land is as well... The $25 seats in Citi Field's Promenade Reserve Infield will likely be the solid ticket for resales...

[RichWNJ]

Concerning resale value, I went back and forth trying to decide whether the $100 Main seat would sell better then the $75 lower level seat. In my experience selling extras on Stubhub, the out of town tourist would rather pay to be in the lower level near the field even if it is out by the foul pole. In the end, however, I chose the $100 Main as my preference as I think the fact that the Main level extends closer to the field then the current Loge will make it a more popular ticket. In addition, it is the seat I would rather be in to see the game. Of course, your exact row number will probably play an important role in how "good" the seat is percieved to be.

I suspect that next year will not be a problem with resale as the cold April and May games will have extra interest due to the new stadium. the question becomes whether you can get $100 per ticket for the early games 2 years from now when the novelty wears off. Dont forget, all the folks stuck with the $325 tickets below you may be trying to get something for thier tickets and may only be able to command $100 to $150 for the early games, making the $100 tickets worth less.....just my $0.02

[GordonGecko]

Price Chart on One Page:

[SparkyL]

The package finally arrived.

The booklet was ok but it would have been nice to have new renderings but oh well.

The computer animation on the DVD was really good but we all "get" what's it's like to be at a Yankees game [duh] and don't need to be constantly reminded by Reggie, B Crystal, Yogi with the inserted video clips.

I lost track of how many times words such as "just like" were used - when the final product is "sort of like."

And finally, if it wasn't clear before, this place is all about people (or companies) who can cough up the big bucks. And if the even can spell baseball is immaterial.

One thing that I think does stink is every place you can place your butt requires a paid ticket - even the couple of rows in front of the Sport Bar and the Food Court. One would have thought that these seats would be available for fans to go grab something to eat and sit there for a few and then head back to their regular seats. In my one visit to Turner Field, a great feature was their CF resturaunt/food court, in which you would grab something at the counter and then sit at tables over looking the field. Open to all fans.

[YankeeFanBx]

I got mine on Friday. Regular mail.

Also, question - if I am a Sunday plan, should I only stick with the 15 game sunday plan? I really want the 20 game plan, but it sounds like if I try to select the bigger plan I will be put into a waiting pool that I may not get out of.

By the way, the brochure refers to a deposit invoice being mailed out on the partial plans... Does this mean we should hear from the Yanks on the relocation sooner than later?
Looking for a Sunday plan 15 or 20 games. Main or terrace. :hp

[YankeeFanBx]

The package finally arrived.

The booklet was ok but it would have been nice to have new renderings but oh well.

The computer animation on the DVD was really good but we all "get" what's it's like to be at a Yankees game [duh] and don't need to be constantly reminded by Reggie, B Crystal, Yogi with the inserted video clips.

I lost track of how many times words such as "just like" were used - when the final product is "sort of like."

And finally, if it wasn't clear before, this place is all about people (or companies) who can cough up the big bucks. And if the even can spell baseball is immaterial.

One thing that I think does stink is every place you can place your butt requires a paid ticket - even the couple of rows in front of the Sport Bar and the Food Court. One would have thought that these seats would be available for fans to go grab something to eat and sit there for a few and then head back to their regular seats. In my one visit to Turner Field, a great feature was their CF resturaunt/food court, in which you would grab something at the counter and then sit at tables over looking the field. Open to all fans.
The sound of cash is what they hear in this town.

[Gary Dunaier]

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One thing that I think does stink is every place you can place your butt requires a paid ticket - even the couple of rows in front of the Sport Bar and the Food Court. One would have thought that these seats would be available for fans to go grab something to eat and sit there for a few and then head back to their regular seats.
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Originally posted by YankeeFanBx:
The sound of cash is what they hear in this town.
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Once the novelty of the new ballpark wears off, there will come a point where even the Yankees' biggest fans decide they've put up with enough of this crap - it just won't be fun to go to Yankee games anymore - and if attendance falls significantly, we'll see just how long it is until they change their anti-fan ways.

For all of the promised amenities and improvements, the new Stadium will not have the history the present facility does. Even though the field may not be the exact same one where the legends played, when you're watching a game in the present facility you're looking at the same space where Ruth and Gehrig and DiMaggio and Mantle played.

No matter how comfortable, high-tech and state-of-the-art the new facility will be, the Yankees will no longer be able to make that claim.

[GordonGecko]

The Yankees will always claim "26", and that's all they need really to get most fans in the park. That and signing every available free agent in the offseason

[SparkyL]

The Yankees will always claim "26", and that's all they need really to get most fans in the park. That and signing every available free agent in the offseason

The further we get from 2000, the more lame "26" sounds - expecially the way they are playing right now . . . .

It will be real interesting to see what happens in 3-4 years if the team still stinks and a bunch of the multi-year plans are expiring . . .

[SparkyL]

In listening to the DVD again, it appears that the Membership Resturaunt will only be available to the Suite patrons.

So, it looks only the premium sections will get members-only resturaunts; none will be available to us "regular" license planholders.

[Gary Dunaier]

In listening to the DVD again, it appears that the Membership Resturaunt will only be available to the Suite patrons.

So, it looks only the premium sections will get members-only resturaunts; none will be available to us "regular" license planholders.

There's always the McDonald's across the street... :rofl:

[David Atkatz]

Seems like it's finally sinking in.

OYS wasn't really that bad. It was kinda fun to go to a game. And, no matter where I sat, I didn't feel like a peon.

"You don't miss your water..."

[SparkyL]

Seems like it's finally sinking in.

OYS wasn't really that bad. It was kinda fun to go to a game. And, no matter where I sat, I didn't feel like a peon.

"You don't miss your water..."

Well, that's sort of the point. I have really enjoyed "having the run of the place" and being able to access most of the Stadium.

I think is going to be a bit of a shock when "average" fans first arrive at NYS and after walking thru the Great Hall find that they can't access the other concourses and are funneled up to the Terrace Level for the rest of the game.

[CoreyNYC]

Well, that's sort of the point. I have really enjoyed "having the run of the place" and being able to access most of the Stadium.

I think is going to be a bit of a shock when "average" fans first arrive at NYS and after walking thru the Great Hall find that they can't access the other concourses and are funneled up to the Terrace Level for the rest of the game.

Sorry, I must have missed something.
The lower levels are only going to be open to people who have tickets for those levels?

[tfc3rid]

Sorry, I must have missed something.
The lower levels are only going to be open to people who have tickets for those levels?

That would be messed up... I know the lower level concourse is accessible to everyone at Citi Field, just like a Citizen's Bank Park... You are more than welcome to walk around 360 degrees...

[GordonGecko]

Sorry, I must have missed something.
The lower levels are only going to be open to people who have tickets for those levels?

I don't think that's true, correct me if I'm wrong but I think the only area that's literally going to be walled off is the suite areas and the legends sections next to the field. I believe you'll be able to walk around the rest of the main levels and lower levels behind the stands, but I don't know about getting into the stands without a ticket

[SparkyL]

I don't think that's true, correct me if I'm wrong but I think the only area that's literally going to be walled off is the suite areas and the legends sections next to the field. I believe you'll be able to walk around the rest of the main levels and lower levels behind the stands, but I don't know about getting into the stands without a ticket

Looking at the blueprints and the field level cut-away of the field level, the following is roughly what is "private" (red) and what is public (green) for the field concourse. The private concourse goes all around the stadium, including under the bleachers. That looks like where access to the CF sports bar is - so maybe that will be off-limits to us as well.

The Main level concourse appears to be public.

I am hoping that the "Food Court" on the Terrace concourse on top of Gate 4 has not been hijacked into the Terrace Outdoor Lounge, and become yet another area off-limts to "us."

I don't have the plans for the Bleacher level, so I am unable to see if the bleachers are "connected" to the rest of the stadium or if they can only be accessed via the new "Gate 8," which is located behind the large video board next to the subway electrical substation. But its concourse really appears to be higher than the field concourse and lower than the main concourse. So it could be separate after all (and that would reinforce that the Outdoor Food Court is there for the Bleacher ticket holders only).

[spiderico]

Looking at the blueprints

Do you (or anyone) happen to have a nice, cross section of the NYS from the actual blueprints. I've seen the one that's been posted here a few times. This is the one that came from the NYC parks website about a year or so ago.

I'm looking for a cross section from the blueprints with measurements so I can do a true cross section comparison between YS and NYS. I've seen a few of these mocked up, but not sure how accurate they are.

[SparkyL]

Do you (or anyone) happen to have a nice, cross section of the NYS from the actual blueprints. I've seen the one that's been posted here a few times. This is the one that came from the NYC parks website about a year or so ago.

I'm looking for a cross section from the blueprints with measurements so I can do a true cross section comparison between YS and NYS. I've seen a few of these mocked up, but not sure how accurate they are.

I have been trying to get elevations and cross-sections with no luck. :(

[Saltzy23]

I have been trying to get elevations and cross-sections with no luck. :(
The one that Id love to see is NYS vs Citi. Im very curious to see how much higher the UD is at NYS over Citi...

[CoreyNYC]

The one that Id love to see is NYS vs Citi. Im very curious to see how much higher the UD is at NYS over Citi...

The UD at NYS MUST be higher because everything the Yankees do is better than everyone else...plus the Yankees need to be closer to g-d.

[peterrod16]

nobody has mention what the prices for single game tickets will be
I did it for the mets and citi field and i did some pricing for the yanks.
Its not complete but i would like some feedback on are these prices to high.
please rotate the image

[Saltzy23]

The UD at NYS MUST be higher because everything the Yankees do is better than everyone else...plus the Yankees need to be closer to g-d.
Love the second part, but isnt a 'better UD' one thats smaller/closer to the field?....

Although I still cant laughing at the poster who asked if #27 would be less sweet in the new stadium...

Youuuu....youuu Yankees fans. :eek: WOW.... I guess when you have 26 you can nitpick who, what, where, why and how you wanna win #27....

I dont care how or where or really anything regarding a hypothetical Mets championship....I just want one any way we can get it...say what you will, and this isnt meant to be an 'insult', but you guys really watch the sport through a TOTALLY different prism than we do...

[YankeeFanBx]

Love the second part, but isnt a 'better UD' one thats smaller/closer to the field?....

Although I still cant laughing at the poster who asked if #27 would be less sweet in the new stadium...

Youuuu....youuu Yankees fans. :eek: WOW.... I guess when you have 26 you can nitpick who, what, where, why and how you wanna win #27....

I dont care how or where or really anything regarding a hypothetical Mets championship....I just want one any way we can get it...say what you will, and this isnt meant to be an 'insult', but you guys really watch the sport through a TOTALLY different prism than we do...
Most Yankees fans watch through the same prism as all other baseball fans.
Some of our fans wanted to stay at the old stadium another 85 years.
Some other fans think Yankees fans are snobs, who think everything the Yankees have is considered better than anything other teams have (stadium, players, food, air...)
They , for me anyway, are the team that was here in NYC when I grew up and first started to watch baseball.
Simple as that. I don't agree with everything they do, but they are my favorite team and always will be, I believe.

[GordonGecko]

51751

Thank you for visiting the Relocation Program Questionnaire site for the new Yankee Stadium. As you are aware, the deadline for submission of the Relocation Program Questionnaire has passed.

However, if you submitted a completed Relocation Program Questionnaire on or prior to September 14th, the Yankees will utilize the information you provided as a guide in connection with the seat assignment process developed for the new Yankee Stadium subject and pursuant to the guidelines reflected in the "Relocation Program Guide for the New Yankee Stadium." If you did not submit a Relocation Program Questionnaire, the Yankees will assign you seats and seat locations in accordance with the "Relocation Program Guide for the New Yankee Stadium."


http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/nyy/ballpark/new_stadium_relocation_survey.jsp

[GordonGecko]

Here is next year's home schedule and breakdown for the major plans. Obviously season ticket holders will get each game:

[GordonGecko]

Just got the courtesy call today (real person, not automated) from the Yankees. The rep told me my seat relocation assignment (for my full season plan only) will be given in 4 to 8 weeks, and the required deposit to accept the seats is 10% of the total cost. Partial plan reassignments will come at a later date

[Manhattan]

Just got the courtesy call today (real person, not automated) from the Yankees. The rep told me my seat relocation assignment (for my full season plan only) will be given in 4 to 8 weeks, and the required deposit to accept the seats is 10% of the total cost. Partial plan reassignments will come at a later date
Thank you Gordon Gecko very very much for the Yankees' home games 2009 schedule.

[GordonGecko]

Yankees will play an exhibition game against the Blue Jays in April!

...Every player's whim has been addressed. An underground parking lot with an elevator dedicated to the clubhouse. A colossal weight room. Two therapy pools. A state-of-the-art video room and a batting cage between the dugout and the clubhouse. A food room with a full kitchen that will be staffed.

Sod will be put down in a week. Yesterday, a tractor leveled the dirt portion of the infield. By April, the bars and restaurants will be open. The first game is an exhibition tilt against the Blue Jays in early April. The home opener is April 16 against the Indians....

http://www.nypost.com/seven/10092008/news/columnists/playing_the_palace_132855.htm

[peterrod16]

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601079&refer=home&sid=a0JVrpet71cY

Suites at the new Yankee Stadium feature indoor and outdoor seating, high-definition televisions and a private bathroom. Food isn't included with the cost, though parking is. Eight party suites will be sold on a game-by-game basis.

When you pay $600,000 for a suite i thought food was included.
You know its bad when the yanks are having trouble selling Suites

[Manhattan]

Yankees will play an exhibition game against the Blue Jays in April!



http://www.nypost.com/seven/10092008/news/columnists/playing_the_palace_132855.htmI will see the Yankees against a different MLB team at New Yankee Stadium a different month instead of April 2009.

[mickeym3hj]

I heard that the delay by the Yankees in processing assignments resulted from the number of field championship ticket licensees who were either slow or did not want to renew their licenses to pay $325+ per ticker per night.

[peterrod16]

I heard that the delay by the Yankees in processing assignments resulted from the number of field championship ticket licensees who were either slow or did not want to renew their licenses to pay $325+ per ticker per night.

do you have a source?
It seems like it could be the truth.
Over $26,000 for Season tickets is extreme and plus the we are in a recession.

[GordonGecko]

do you have a source?
It seems like it could be the truth.
Over $26,000 for Season tickets is extreme and plus the we are in a recession.

It is extreme, but these are usually corporate. There's a law firm in my building with 4 seats in a box behind the Yankees dugout. Their cost for 2008 was $220 per ticket, or $71,280 for the whole account. $325 isn't THAT much higher for these guys. Just keep in mind, that firms like this pay junior lawyers a starting salary of 150k+ and charge out their services at $500+ per hour. All a firm has to do to afford these seats is lay off an associate for 6 months :)

[mandrake]

Besides the obvious anwer (one game) what is the difference between the Two Different 12 game weekday ticket plan and the 11 game weekday ticket plan. If the only difference is the obvious answer, then why offer the plan at all? Is there a price difference per game?

[GordonGecko]

Besides the obvious anwer (one game) what is the difference between the Two Different 12 game weekday ticket plan and the 11 game weekday ticket plan. If the only difference is the obvious answer, then why offer the plan at all? Is there a price difference per game?

The answer is simple, the Yankees set aside certain seats/sections for either full season, partial plan, or individual tickets. Season ticket seats are easy, the buyer takes all 81 games.

The partials are divided up in two ways as follows:

41/20/20 = 81

15/15/15/12/12/11 = 80

Normally they would sell all 81 for both types, but this a really special year. I wonder how they'll be handing out those extra home opener tickets from the partial plans. Are they going to let just anyone in the general public take a shot at getting the Stadium Opener tickets?

There is no price difference per game at Yankee Stadium. All tickets cost the same regardless of game, the only difference is if you bought them as part of a full season, partial plan, individual advanced, or individual day of game

[mandrake]

The answer is simple, the Yankees set aside certain seats/sections for either full season, partial plan, or individual tickets. Season ticket seats are easy, the buyer takes all 81 games.

The partials are divided up in two ways as follows:

41/20/20 = 81

15/15/15/12/12/11 = 80

Normally they would sell all 81 for both types, but this a really special year. I wonder how they'll be handing out those extra home opener tickets from the partial plans. Are they going to let just anyone in the general public take a shot at getting the Stadium Opener tickets?

There is no price difference per game at Yankee Stadium. All tickets cost the same regardless of game, the only difference is if you bought them as part of a full season, partial plan, individual advanced, or individual day of game

Thanks for the info. A friend of mine said the Yanks in 2008 had $5 tickets for the 11 game plane???? Could that be possible. I would have scooped that up in a heartbeat.

[GordonGecko]

Thanks for the info. A friend of mine said the Yanks in 2008 had $5 tickets for the 11 game plane???? Could that be possible. I would have scooped that up in a heartbeat.

They did have $5 tickets for many weekday games. A lot of these games just happened to be part of other plans but they were full price when you bought them at the beginning of the season. The Yankees did sell surprise packages during the season that included $5 games, those sold out very fast. I was able to get a bunch of extra Red Sox tickets in one of those plans, was a great deal

[YankeeFanBx]

I would love to have a Sunday plan at $75-70. I keep waiting to see if and when they go on sale. Gordon you're up on this , could you keep us informed?
Thanks

[GordonGecko]

I would love to have a Sunday plan at $75-70. I keep waiting to see if and when they go on sale. Gordon you're up on this , could you keep us informed?
Thanks

I'll pass along whatever into I get. Right now partial plan assignments for existing subscribers are due in early January, and full season assignments are due within 2-4 weeks. I've been surprised that there's not that much interest on Baseball-fever about 2009 Yankees tickets. No one ever comes to this thread compared to the Citi Field ticket thread where there's already thousands of posts. FYI, the best thread on the web for Yankees relocation info is here:

http://forums.nyyfans.com/showthread.php?t=108493

[peterrod16]

I'll pass along whatever into I get. Right now partial plan assignments for existing subscribers are due in early January, and full season assignments are due within 2-4 weeks. I've been surprised that there's not that much interest on Baseball-fever about 2009 Yankees tickets. No one ever comes to this thread compared to the Citi Field ticket thread where there's already thousands of posts. FYI, the best thread on the web for Yankees relocation info is here:

http://forums.nyyfans.com/showthread.php?t=108493

Gordon, the yanks have been upfront with the prices and ticket plans while the mets are very hush hush on partial plans
The face value of tickets is the only thing the yanks have not mention
Gordon, i remember a ticket last year in MVP tier Reserve $29 while the STH price is $25.
I expect the same in NYS but those field level seats that cost $325 behind home plate for STH.
My guess it would cost $400 for a individual game.

[mandrake]

I'll pass along whatever into I get. Right now partial plan assignments for existing subscribers are due in early January, and full season assignments are due within 2-4 weeks. I've been surprised that there's not that much interest on Baseball-fever about 2009 Yankees tickets. No one ever comes to this thread compared to the Citi Field ticket thread where there's already thousands of posts. FYI, the best thread on the web for Yankees relocation info is here:

http://forums.nyyfans.com/showthread.php?t=108493

Gordon
I think you are the "go to guy" for YS info ! This is slightly off topic (what a surprise), and someone else asked this on another thread but received no reply, so here goes:
I am lucky enough to be taking a YS tour on 10/31. Do you know if they are letting video camers in....the terrorist security thing can't be the reason because the place is going to be taken down anyway? Think I will be able to sneak some dirt out of there without jail time?

[Gary Dunaier]

A friend of mine said the Yanks in 2008 had $5 tickets for the 11 game plane???? Could that be possible. I would have scooped that up in a heartbeat.

Not only is it possible, but it's true! In 2008, Fuji Film sponsored eleven dates, all midweek night games, where all Tier Box, Tier Reserved, Tier Reserved MVP and Bleacher seats were $5 apiece subject to availability. In December '07 the Yankees offered packs of all 11 games, and I was fortunate to get a pair in Tier Box 669 (the very last section out in the right field porch).

Included among the dates were April 2 (the third scheduled home game of the year, which due to the Opening Day rainout became the second home game), and September 18 (the 4th-to-last game ever played).

I'm hoping a similar plan will be offered for 2009, but I'm not holding my breath... but then again, I didn't think they'd be offering $5 seats for the final season, so who knows.

[GordonGecko]

Not only is it possible, but it's true! In 2008, Fuji Film sponsored eleven dates, all midweek night games, where all Tier Box, Tier Reserved, Tier Reserved MVP and Bleacher seats were $5 apiece subject to availability. In December '07 the Yankees offered packs of all 11 games, and I was fortunate to get a pair in Tier Box 669 (the very last section out in the right field porch).

Included among the dates were April 2 (the third scheduled home game of the year, which due to the Opening Day rainout became the second home game), and September 18 (the 4th-to-last game ever played).

I'm hoping a similar plan will be offered for 2009, but I'm not holding my breath... but then again, I didn't think they'd be offering $5 seats for the final season, so who knows.

Ahh... yeah that's what mandrake's friend must have been talking about. That wasn't one of the official lettered partial plans, but it was a package offered in the off-season. Totally forgot about that, I seriously doubt that the Yankees will be able to offer this again for 2009, demand is going to be through the roof for Grandstand tickets.

Mandrake, I'm pretty sure you can bring in video cameras on the tour, but someone else should confirm that. As for dirt, I think you'll have no problem scooping some up, everyone does it. If you bring in a bucket on the other hand you may have some problems.... And don't even think about bringing in a screwdriver or hammer :)

[Gary Dunaier]

Mandrake, I'm pretty sure you can bring in video cameras on the tour, but someone else should confirm that.

Maybe you can bring in a video camera, but you can't use it... according to the Stadium Tours page on the Yankees' very own website (http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/nyy/ticketing/stadium_tours.jsp)...

No video recording is permitted in Yankee Stadium. Still photography is permitted, although not in the Yankees Clubhouse.

I wonder if the prohibition for photos in the clubhouse is still in effect, since the Yankees aren't going to be using it anymore. (I'm going on the tour 10/30, so I've got a vested interest in this information as well.)

And don't even think about bringing in a screwdriver

Not even the liquid kind? :highfive:

[GordonGecko]

Maybe you can bring in a video camera, but you can't use it... according to the Stadium Tours page on the Yankees' very own website (http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/nyy/ticketing/stadium_tours.jsp)...

No video recording is permitted in Yankee Stadium. Still photography is permitted, although not in the Yankees Clubhouse.


Didn't know that video recording was banned on non-game days. But from what I hear the tours that they're still giving no longer include the clubhouse

[JLevin]

I wonder if the prohibition for photos in the clubhouse is still in effect, since the Yankees aren't going to be using it anymore. (I'm going on the tour 10/30, so I've got a vested interest in this information as well.)

I went on a tour of the stadium on 10/13 and you cannot use a video camera. They are not letting you take pictures inside the Yankee clubhouse. There's really not much in the clubhouse to see. Most players have had their belongings shipped or stored somewhere else. The only thing I could see was Mariano's locker filled with fan mail, a collection of hand and body lotions, and some scented candles or aromatherapy stuff.

[Manhattan]

I wonder if the prohibition for photos in the clubhouse is still in effect, since the Yankees aren't going to be using it anymore. (I'm going on the tour 10/30, so I've got a vested interest in this information as well.)

I went on a tour of the stadium on 10/13 and you cannot use a video camera. They are not letting you take pictures inside the Yankee clubhouse. There's really not much in the clubhouse to see. Most players have had their belongings shipped or stored somewhere else. The only thing I could see was Mariano's locker filled with fan mail, a collection of hand and body lotions, and some scented candles or aromatherapy stuff.I don't have camera. But I have camera and I will carry my camera with to take pictures on the outside of New Yankee Stadium.

[Gary Dunaier]

I don't have camera. But I have camera and I will carry my camera with to take pictures on the outside of New Yankee Stadium.

How do you both don't have a camera and also have a camera?

If you had a Sketchbook you could make a Sketch of the outside of New Yankee Stadium by using a Pen or Pencil.

[mandrake]

Ahh... yeah that's what mandrake's friend must have been talking about. That wasn't one of the official lettered partial plans, but it was a package offered in the off-season. Totally forgot about that, I seriously doubt that the Yankees will be able to offer this again for 2009, demand is going to be through the roof for Grandstand tickets.

Mandrake, I'm pretty sure you can bring in video cameras on the tour, but someone else should confirm that. As for dirt, I think you'll have no problem scooping some up, everyone does it. If you bring in a bucket on the other hand you may have some problems.... And don't even think about bringing in a screwdriver or hammer :)

Hey, there is a reason I do not gamble. I would have bet my house that the Yankees did not sell an eleven game package for $55. They must have offered it for all of ten minutes before it sold out. That had to be the best bargain ever; I don't care what day of the week, who they were playing, where the seats were. Five bucks is five bucks. Bleachers were usually $12, right? What was the top of tier, $20? Five bucks for the last season and one of the games was late September? You could have sold that one game and paid for all eleven.

[GordonGecko]

Hey, there is a reason I do not gamble. I would have bet my house that the Yankees did not sell an eleven game package for $55. They must have offered it for all of ten minutes before it sold out. That had to be the best bargain ever; I don't care what day of the week, who they were playing, where the seats were. Five bucks is five bucks. Bleachers were usually $12, right? What was the top of tier, $20? Five bucks for the last season and one of the games was late September? You could have sold that one game and paid for all eleven.

Well keep in mind, the market for Yankees tickets in 2008 was a rollercoaster ride. At the beginning of the season it was like business as usual, most games were not sold out and people dumped their upper deck tickets just like at Shea. I had three games that I had to eat and a couple others I could only get 40 cents on the dollar for. You couldn't give away Tier seats. It's only in July that the "OMG this is the last year!" bandwagon kicked in and those same seats I couldn't unload at any price were going for double the price.

[mickeym3hj]

I just called up the Yankees was told that they are not sending out the invoices for another month and that there will be enough time. In other words, you will not have to decide whether to accept the seats "the next day."

[Gary Dunaier]

Five bucks for the last season and one of the games was late September? You could have sold that one game and paid for all eleven.

For the historical record, two of the games included in the plan were during the final week of games... 9/15 and 9/18, both against the White Sox. (The game prior to 9/15 was 7/29.)

[Wall-E]

I don't have camera. But I have camera and I will carry my camera with to take pictures on the outside of New Yankee Stadium.

I think we need to lay down an ultimatum on the Mods:

Either Ban Manhattan or give back our Non Baseball Stadium threads back. If you fail to comply with at least one of the choices, we all will commit mass suicide. It's gone that far. And no, we will not accept Jimz as an alternative. Either give us our threads or get rid of this guy.

Enough is enough already. How long do we let this guy troll our boards? He gives no true contribution and all of his points are either irrelevant or completely illiterate. Look, anyone can be Manhattan, try it for yourself!

I have dog but I don't have dog so I do plan going to New Yankee Stadium in other month besdies April 2009 during next summer without dog.

Who honestly believes that this guy is even for real?

[CMart]

I think we need to lay down an ultimatum on the Mods:

Either Ban Manhattan or give back our Non Baseball Stadium threads back. If you fail to comply with at least one of the choices, we all will commit mass suicide. It's gone that far. And no, we will not accept Jimz as an alternative. Either give us our threads or get rid of this guy.

Enough is enough already. How long do we let this guy troll our boards? He gives no true contribution and all of his points are either irrelevant or completely illiterate. Look, anyone can be Manhattan, try it for yourself!

I have dog but I don't have dog so I do plan going to New Yankee Stadium in other month besdies April 2009 during next summer without dog.

Who honestly believes that this guy is even for real?

:) lol

Seriously, listen: I feel your pain, but come on -- he/she's not THAT bad. I mean, I always figured Manhattan is a well intentioned person -- as excited about the Yankees and the stadium as the next poster on the Yankee threads (now at 26,459 and counting!). He/she just puts it in a different way as you or I. And you don't know anything about who this person is, so you don't really know for sure the nature of his/her posts. Why don't you just PM the guy and ask what his/her deal is? Then report back to us cuz I and I am sure a lot of us want to know too. :)

And besides, the guy brings levity to the board with his posts; you can't deny that. In a world where it sometimes takes upwards of 45-50 minutes for me to go a measly 25 miles to work, where my team, I fear, is slowly sinking back into the malaise that was the 1980s, where my guy and girl are quite possibly going to lose the top job to some inexperienced nutjob and his bumbling sidekick, I don't mind seeing the occasional oblivious Manhattan post (and especially the comments that are made in reply). They always bring a smile to my face.

And in the end, Manhattan isn't insulting anyone, isn't picking fights, and simply isn't doing anything that makes a ban necessary.

So just zip right through them if they bother you so much. In the very least, they are just taking up space on the internet; and I think the internet has a bit of space to spare.

[Gary Dunaier]

Look, anyone can be Manhattan, try it for yourself!

I will write a posting on the Base Ball Fever Message Board sometime in 2008 about how I am the bestest about writing posts in the style of Manhattan.

Maybe if I see Manhattan sometime in the New Yankee Stadium when he comes to N. Y. (New York) I will take him across the street to "Family Dollar" store and let him buy something for himself with his very own money. But if I do this it will have to wait until 2009.

[mandrake]

I am going to the YS tour on 10/31. Is it confirmed that this will be the last day ? And why couldn't we scoop up some dirt or turf? Look at what the equipment is doing to Shea ? They've destroyed the field and it all went to waste ! Maybe if we sign an affidavit that we won't sell it???

[GordonGecko]

Full season relocation assignments are coming REAL soon, keep checking your accounts online:

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[mandrake]

If anyone is interested, the Yankees have extended the tour dates until Nov 12th. They are still available on their site a/o 9:30am. $20 for adults, $15 for kids.

So much for getting the 'last tour' tomorrow !

[headshoes]

Still nothing... maybe next week...

[GordonGecko]

I JUST GOT MY RELOCATED SEATS!

Went from Tier Reserved MVP 10 row R, to to Section 423, Row 9. Can't complain at all, these are actually better seats :) Total cost is $2025 per seat plus $25 fee

If you log into your Yankees account and click on view invoices, click on "Continue" and you'll see your new seat location (Full & A-Plan only)

[yankies4life]

I JUST GOT MY RELOCATED SEATS!

Went from Tier Reserved MVP row R, to to Section 423, Row 9. Can't complain at all, these are actually better seats :) Total cost is $2025 per seat plus $25 fee

If you log into your Yankees account and click on view invoices, click on "Continue" and you'll see your new seat location (Full & A-Plan only)

very nice seats dude. i cant wait till i find out about my seats. then again im a 8 game plan person so its probably gonna take a while

[peterrod16]

I JUST GOT MY RELOCATED SEATS!

Went from Tier Reserved MVP row R, to to Section 423, Row 9. Can't complain at all, these are actually better seats :) Total cost is $2025 per seat plus $25 fee

If you log into your Yankees account and click on view invoices, click on "Continue" and you'll see your new seat location (Full & A-Plan only)

you seats are similar to Citi field section 519.
Im curious is the $25 fee for Shipping and Handling of your tickets.
Its kinda ridiculous i would say i will take the train to pick up my tickets.
anyway congrats on your tickets. The resell value will be very high.

[baseballman1243]

I'm 15 game plan when do you think those are going to be available to see?

[SparkyL]

I JUST GOT MY RELOCATED SEATS!

Went from Tier Reserved MVP 10 row R, to to Section 423, Row 9. Can't complain at all, these are actually better seats :) Total cost is $2025 per seat plus $25 fee

If you log into your Yankees account and click on view invoices, click on "Continue" and you'll see your new seat location (Full & A-Plan only)

Well - if that's what you got for a full-season plan, I guess with a C-plan in U6 I can pretty much count out getting "MVP" Grandstand seats.

[GordonGecko]

I'm 15 game plan when do you think those are going to be available to see?

The Yankees have said end of year/January for partials. It depends how fast they can sort out the full season assignments/upgrades. I also have a C-plan I'm waiting on too. I asked for $45 main but I don't know what'll be available

[bklyn8]

I JUST GOT MY RELOCATED SEATS!

Went from Tier Reserved MVP 10 row R, to to Section 423, Row 9. Can't complain at all, these are actually better seats :) Total cost is $2025 per seat plus $25 fee

If you log into your Yankees account and click on view invoices, click on "Continue" and you'll see your new seat location (Full & A-Plan only)

Nice pulll...I got screwed on my relocation. I have been a full season ticket holder since 1986. My seats were in Section 246 Row G (main box between home and 3rd). I was relocated to 129 row 26. :mad: I guess its into the pool for me and hope seniority counts for something.

[RazorRamon]

I keep checking my account but it shows no invoices and no info after I click continue.... I want to know so bad!

[yankies4life]

Nice pulll...I got screwed on my relocation. I have been a full season ticket holder since 1986. My seats were in Section 246 Row G (main box between home and 3rd). I was relocated to 129 row 26. :mad: I guess its into the pool for me and hope seniority counts for something.

Well, atleast youll be covered by the over hang and will be out of the rain. But still, those seats are very very nice. I wish i could afford them haha

[GordonGecko]

Well, atleast youll be covered by the over hang and will be out of the rain. But still, those seats are very very nice. I wish i could afford them haha

I really hated seats down the line at RYS, mainly because whenever I sat there my neck was twisted all game and people kept walking in front of my view. NYS should have wider seats angled towards the plate with no walkways in front of you. Really what the Yankees should do is give you the opportunity to tour your new section before you commit to buy. It is a pretty decent investment after all

[Wall-E]

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/6679/walltqg8.jpg

[RazorRamon]

If Wall-e's pics are accurate, I'm impressed with how similar you old and new seat locations are Gordon... I'm hoping my new seats are fairly close to my old ones- I was in Tier Reserved MVP 6 the last few years, so not too far from where youre seats are

[SparkyL]

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/6679/walltqg8.jpg

Of course, in the new stadium, more of the warning track is obstructed - so catches by the wall will be missed.

[Jpiarull]

I usually sit in section 7 tier reserved, row H. Any ideas as to what general area I would receive when the invoice comes with the new seat relocation package?

[SparkyL]

I usually sit in section 7 tier reserved, row H. Any ideas as to what general area I would receive when the invoice comes with the new seat relocation package?

Usually? What plan do you have and since when?

[mandrake]

I really hated seats down the line at RYS, mainly because whenever I sat there my neck was twisted all game and people kept walking in front of my view. NYS should have wider seats angled towards the plate with no walkways in front of you. Really what the Yankees should do is give you the opportunity to tour your new section before you commit to buy. It is a pretty decent investment after all

Gordon, I really like your seats. And being in the shade is really important, especially since I got toasted in the sun on 9/14. Before I go to NYS, I will always check to see if I am in the direct sun.

[RazorRamon]

420C Row 11!!! I am extremely happy- my seats actually got slightly better since its almost directly behind home plate (although all the way up there) :)

[nymdan]

A friend of mine who had tickets in section 2 was relocated to 420B... looks like they've done a pretty good job keeping people in the same area.

[baseballman1243]

Even though I don't have a full season plan, I looked on the account today, and there's a whole thing about me being a full-plan licensee on the right side. It talks about me accepting or declining my tickets and says I have to pay by the 14th. Yet my tickets don't show up under invoice. Does anyone with a partial plan have this on this on their ticketmaster page?

[GordonGecko]

Even though I don't have a full season plan, I looked on the account today, and there's a whole thing about me being a full-plan licensee on the right side. It talks about me accepting or declining my tickets and says I have to pay by the 14th. Yet my tickets don't show up under invoice. Does anyone with a partial plan have this on this on their ticketmaster page?

It's a mistake. First they made the mistake of posting the relocated seats two days early, and now they put up the message for everyone when it should only be for Full and A-plan people (and I heard possibly 41-gamers too). I just got my email today about my seats being ready to accept or decline

[headshoes]

Must say.. I am quite happy with my relocation

I was in Tier 19 row A... I have been reassigned to 414 row 1... :dance

My buddy had Tier 15 row S.. He got 415 row 8..

How many rows are in the top tier??

[GordonGecko]

Must say.. I am quite happy with my relocation

I was in Tier 19 row A... I have been reassigned to 414 row 1... :dance

My buddy had Tier 15 row S.. He got 415 row 8..

How many rows are in the top tier??

Wow 414 row A, that's like the best value in the whole park. Not only are you row 1, but your seats are $20 and the guy one section over is paying $25. Oh, and you had "obstructed" seats and now you're free and clear. Congratulations man

There's 14 rows up there

[spiderico]

Wow 414 row A, that's like the best value in the whole park. Not only are you row 1, but your seats are $20 and the guy one section over is paying $25. Oh, and you had "obstructed" seats and now you're free and clear. Congratulations man

There's 14 rows up there

This has come up before, but what do we all think about the plexi-glass in front of row A of the grandstand level. Looking at the 3D viewer, the glass in front of the grandstand look to be a bit taller than the glass in front of Terrace level. It may not be 100% accurate, but from the viewer it looks to be right at eye level. It's a lot taller in front of the aisle/stairs, but I'm talking about the shorter portions in front of the seats.

I'm sure they'll make it as short as the code will allow, but has does anyone have first hand experience with this in any of the newer HOK parks. Is it below eye level? Do you look through it and forget it's even there (like at a hockey game)? This is the only thing that might concern me about row A up there.

[The Monument]

I think the glass is a good idea as long as it's kept clean and scratch-free. I think there should be glass down on the field level also, or the walls should be 6' high to prevent fan interference. Some people just gotta touch those balls!

[Gary Dunaier]

I think the glass is a good idea as long as it's kept clean and scratch-free. I think there should be glass down on the field level also, or the walls should be 6' high to prevent fan interference. Some people just gotta touch those balls!

I hope to go to a base ball game at the new Yankee's stadium in 2009 and not have to see people touching balls through plexi glass. :dismay:

Actually I hope to go to many base ball games at the new Yankee's stadium in 2009 and beyond and not have to see, ummm, what I just said. :eek:

[Jpiarull]

Usually? What plan do you have and since when?

All saturday tickets, in that section, since 2001, so would you know what section roughly I would end up with? I would expect half-way up section 417 with a rough estimate.
Thanks

[SparkyL]

Can anyone who received their relo info offer some insight into what this is:

"This package contains specific information regarding your Full Season Plan and seat assignment, including a full-scale seat map of Yankee Stadium which highlights the section, row and seat number(s) that have been assigned to you. The map will provide you with a general idea of the proximity of your assigned seats to the playing field."

Is it as cool as it sounds? Something that we haven't already seen?

[GordonGecko]

Can anyone who received their relo info offer some insight into what this is:

"This package contains specific information regarding your Full Season Plan and seat assignment, including a full-scale seat map of Yankee Stadium which highlights the section, row and seat number(s) that have been assigned to you. The map will provide you with a general idea of the proximity of your assigned seats to the playing field."

Is it as cool as it sounds? Something that we haven't already seen?

It's nothing special. It's like a pocket foldout that on the left has the NYS seating map that we've all seen. On the right side, is a block diagram of your section with a little box and seat number for every seat and row, and your seat boxes are colored in. The diagram points to the direction of the field so you know that seat 1 is towards the infield

[SparkyL]

All saturday tickets, in that section, since 2001, so would you know what section roughly I would end up with? I would expect half-way up section 417 with a rough estimate.
Thanks

I've had a Sat plan since 1997. With all of the partial plans being squeezed out of half of the new stadium, I am just hoping that I get Grandstand - I really don't want bleachers.

[GordonGecko]

In case you want to follow along:
http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/nyy/ticketing/sth_relocation_status.jsp

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[peterrod16]

In case you want to follow along:
http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/nyy/ticketing/sth_relocation_status.jsp

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side note
My coworker called the yanks ticket office on last friday regarding on when indivdual ticket sale with begin. The yanks rep said early to mid January but still not sure.

[SparkyL]

In case you want to follow along:


It looks like the partial plan ticketholders are going to get screwed if the full-season types are already down the line in the Grandstand section . . .

[Wall-E]

It looks like the partial plan ticketholders are going to get screwed if the full-season types are already down the line in the Grandstand section . . .

I'm a D planner upgrading to an A plan for the new season. I had Main Level tickets inside first base; I wonder where the hell they're going to put me...

[GordonGecko]

I'm a D planner upgrading to an A plan for the new season. I had Main Level tickets inside first base; I wonder where the hell they're going to put me...

If StubHub is any indication, people have been relocated up to 412/428, but I don't expect even the majority of the sections from there to the plate are first round season tickets. They'll fill in the gaps with the full season upgrade pool, then we'll really see how far down the lines they go

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http://www.stubhub.com/new-york-yankees-tickets/new-york-yankees-season-tickets-4-15-2009-720663/

[SparkyL]

If StubHub is any indication, people have been relocated up to 412/428, but I don't expect even the majority of the sections from there to the plate are first round season tickets. They'll fill in the gaps with the full season upgrade pool, then we'll really see how far down the lines they go

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http://www.stubhub.com/new-york-yankees-tickets/new-york-yankees-season-tickets-4-15-2009-720663/

Thanks for the info . . . I am really hoping that I don't get the "wings of the upper deck" after 11 seasons in U1

[Wall-E]

I'm shooting for 214-215 but I think that's me just hoping. I have 22 year seniority on my plate though. That will help innit?

[peterrod16]

Well here are the prices already posted at stubhub
They are selling the obstructed bleacher seats for $146
I know the price will drop but still if anyone pays $30 for an obstructed seat something is wrong.
if anyone has two upper deck tickets for the Saturday afternoon game and wants to sell. Send me a message
My goal is to take pics of citi April 3th friday night and April 4th NYS saturday.

[jimmyjimjimz]

Does anyone know when tickets go on sale for the games against the Cubs that they just announced were happening yesterday? (No, they didn't happen yesterday, they announced that the games were going to happen in April yesterday, and no yesterday was not April. The games are happening in April, and they announced that the games were gonna happen in April, yesterday). Here's the article for those of you who havent seen it yet:

http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081117&content_id=3682516&vkey=news_nyy&fext=.jsp&c_id=nyy

For those of you old people who just don't get computers, you have to point your mouse to the blue text above this, and click the left button on your mouse. Or, just highlight it, copy, paste, and put it into your browser.

No, Browser isn't the turtle/dinosaur dude who kidnapps Princess Toadstool in the Mario games, that's BOWSER.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowser_(Nintendo)

Once again, click the blue text right above this to read about Bowser.

[bklyn8]

For those of you old people who just don't get computers, you have to point your mouse to the blue text above this, and click the left button on your mouse. Or, just highlight it, copy, paste, and put it into your browser.

No, Browser isn't the turtle/dinosaur dude who kidnapps Princess Toadstool in the Mario games, that's BOWSER.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowser_(Nintendo)

Once again, click the blue text right above this to read about Bowser.

not quite youngin...this is BOWZER.


http://www.bowzerparty.com/index.htm

[mandrake]

Does anyone know when tickets go on sale for the games against the Cubs that they just announced were happening yesterday? (No, they didn't happen yesterday, they announced that the games were going to happen in April yesterday, and no yesterday was not April. The games are happening in April, and they announced that the games were gonna happen in April, yesterday). Here's the article for those of you who havent seen it yet:

http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081117&content_id=3682516&vkey=news_nyy&fext=.jsp&c_id=nyy

For those of you old people who just don't get computers, you have to point your mouse to the blue text above this, and click the left button on your mouse. Or, just highlight it, copy, paste, and put it into your browser.

No, Browser isn't the turtle/dinosaur dude who kidnapps Princess Toadstool in the Mario games, that's BOWSER.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowser_(Nintendo)

Once again, click the blue text right above this to read about Bowser.

Well, you just joined the IGNORE list. Congrats on such an intelligent post.

[jimmyjimjimz]

not quite youngin...this is BOWZER.


http://www.bowzerparty.com/index.htm

um.........no.

Bowser is a turtle/dinosaur hybrid type thing who kidnaps Princess Toadstool all the time, making Mario go out (And sometimes Luigi) to try to save her.



Well, you just joined the IGNORE list. Congrats on such an intelligent post.

Thank You. Now, wouldn't it be cool if I had another screen name for this website? Then, you'd be able to see my posts again.

[bklyn8]

um.........no.



see you have a bit of a phumphering issue there...you should get that fixed.

in any case, for us "old people", it is BOWZER...what is Nintendo?

[jimmyjimjimz]

see you have a bit of a phumphering issue there...you should get that fixed.

in any case, for us "old people", it is BOWZER...what is Nintendo?

Nintendo Company Ltd. (任天堂株式会社, Nintendō Kabushiki gaisha?) is a multinational corporation headquartered in Kyoto, Japan founded on September 23, 1889 by Fusajiro Yamauchi to produce handmade hanafuda cards. In the mid-twentieth century, the company tried several small niche businesses, such as a love hotel and a taxi company. Over time, it became a video game company, growing into one of the most powerful in the industry and Japan’s third most valuable listed company with a market value of more than US$85 billion. In 2007 Nintendo ranked 10th on the list of largest software companies in the world. Aside from video games, Nintendo is also the majority owner of the Seattle Mariners, a Major League Baseball team in Seattle, Washington. According to Nintendo's Touch! Generations website, the name "Nintendo" translated from Japanese to English means "Leave luck to Heaven". As of October 2, 2008, Nintendo has sold over 470 million hardware units and over 2.7 billion video games.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo

[SparkyL]

First of all PLEASE STOP the OT mud-slinging replies!!

This has come up before, but what do we all think about the plexi-glass in front of row A of the grandstand level. Looking at the 3D viewer, the glass in front of the grandstand look to be a bit taller than the glass in front of Terrace level. It may not be 100% accurate, but from the viewer it looks to be right at eye level. It's a lot taller in front of the aisle/stairs, but I'm talking about the shorter portions in front of the seats.

I'm sure they'll make it as short as the code will allow, but has does anyone have first hand experience with this in any of the newer HOK parks. Is it below eye level? Do you look through it and forget it's even there (like at a hockey game)? This is the only thing that might concern me about row A up there.

I think thay almost anything will be better than the metal bar that is at eye-level at RYS. At least you can see thru the glass . . .

[Yankeefan3783]

I'm looking at buying Yankees vs Indians tickets for April 18th on Stubhub. There are two Grandstand Dugout 424 Row:5 tickets available for $38. Anyone know what the face value of those seats are if bought as a single game ticket? Also, is it safe to assume that the prices will only go up (as far as Stubhub goes) and it's a better bet to purchase them now?

Thanks

[peterrod16]

I'm looking at buying Yankees vs Indians tickets for April 18th on Stubhub. There are two Grandstand Dugout 424 Row:5 tickets available for $38. Anyone know what the face value of those seats are if bought as a single game ticket? Also, is it safe to assume that the prices will only go up (as far as Stubhub goes) and it's a better bet to purchase them now?

Thanks

my guess the box office price would be $29 similar to last year when the STH price was $25.
I expect the price to go down since demand is lower for the game after the home opener.
Plus, its going to be pretty cold.

[Yankeefan3783]

my guess the box office price would be $29 similar to last year when the STH price was $25.
I expect the price to go down since demand is lower for the game after the home opener.
Plus, its going to be pretty cold.

Thanks. I'm hoping to get tickets for the first official game on April 16, but right now on Stubhub they are going for well over $200. After that, the prices seem reasonable. I was only worried that if I wait until March, then the tickets going for $38 now for the second or third game of the opening series would be double that. But you're right, after the first game the demand in $$$ won't be as much, so I should still be able to get tickets around that price.

I'll wait until tickets go officially on sale at yankees.com before trying stubhub.

[GordonGecko]

I'm looking at buying Yankees vs Indians tickets for April 18th on Stubhub. There are two Grandstand Dugout 424 Row:5 tickets available for $38. Anyone know what the face value of those seats are if bought as a single game ticket? Also, is it safe to assume that the prices will only go up (as far as Stubhub goes) and it's a better bet to purchase them now?

Thanks

I think this year will be special for the first week. The place should be packed solid and sold out well in advance. That being said, I think you'll be able to do better than $38 per ticket + 10% + shipping. I'd recommend checking out eBay and Craigslist if you can't get tickets in the public sale next year. You'll probably even be able to get seats from someone on this board. If I have tickets available I might even be able to set you up, I'm in 423 row 9.

[stadiumbuilder]

I have a friend who's had the Friday ticket plan for many years. He doesn't own a computer so he can't keep track of anything on here or the Yankee websight. Does anybody know when they're going to get around to these people? He's going crazy with anticipation wondering where he's getting relocated to. He was in the upper deck behind home plate in the $27.00 seats. So far they've given him almost no indication of what they're going to do.

[GordonGecko]

Don't worry, the Yankees have all their small plan fans in mind. Expect an email on 4/16:

April 16th, 2009, 12:45 pm

Dear Yankees Licensee,

Due to unforeseen complications in the relocation process and our desire to maximize premium suite revenues to ungodly levels, we have experienced a slight delay in assigning seat upgrades and partial plan selections.

As a result, we have now assigned you the location of:
"Run to the Stadium Now the Box Office Just Opened at Noon"

If you are satisfied with this assignment, please bend over and wait for the next ticket representative. If you wish to decline this assignment, please wait for no one to contact you ever again.

Again, the New York Yankees would like to thank you for your support and let's go Yankees in 2009!

[Wall-E]

Don't worry, the Yankees have all their small plan fans in mind. Expect an email on 4/16:

That's exactly what Lonn Trost is truly thinking behind every single interview.

[stadiumbuilder]

I'll just tell my friend to bend over and wait for a surprise from Hank.

[GordonGecko]

Full season pool relocation is under way. They're up to at least 1983

[YankeeFanBx]

Still hoping for a nice affordable Sunday package. :pray:

[GordonGecko]

They're up to me. I got called on Friday by the Yankees telling me they had my tickets on my voicemail. They told me to call them back Monday if I couldn't get back to them. I'm nervous about my call. Oh, and I'm a full season ticket holder. I'm upgrading so I'm in the pool that's going now.

So you're telling me that after 1983, even people like me won't be able to get seats in 210 or 209? Are you sure they are fully packed dude?

I think you'll be able to get seats, but it'll be the back rows. Here's a guy with the '83 seniority:

The full season pool has started. Here's the headline: Anybody with good "B" plan seats and who asked to be upgraded to $100 seats will be disappointed. Big time.
I'm a 23-year "B" plan holder in $85 seats in Main Box MVP pretty much behind the first base bag. Today I was offered seats in BACK ROWS of far out sections 228, 211, 111 and 129. I had asked for $100 seats in 215 through 217 and 223 through 225. But they're gone. All gone. Why? Full season holders with no seniority in cheap bleacher and tier seats grabbed them all in the first wave.
In fact, I couldn't ever buy a $100 seat! It was either $75 or $175. So I went with $75 full season with crappy seats. Hey, at last I got an aisle. B plan people with no seniority get ready to climb over 14 people to get to an aisle and don't forget to bring the binoculars.
Monday morning quarterback: I should have traded in my great "B" seats last year for crappy but cheap full season seats.
One parting thought: if the economy is tanking so badly, why are good Yankee seats so hard to get? Is it that only Met fans are losing their jobs? (OK. Cheap shot...I'm just that I"m really bummed about all of this...)

http://forums.nyyfans.com/showpost.php?p=5611887&postcount=1790

[Wall-E]

I think you'll be able to get seats, but it'll be the back rows. Here's a guy with the '83 seniority:



http://forums.nyyfans.com/showpost.php?p=5611887&postcount=1790

Crap man. I wanted 215 or 216. I misquoted myself. We're upgrading from D plan. We want $100 main level seats and I guess we're not getting them.

[Wall-E]

Wait Wait Gordon. What he said makes absolutely no sense whatsoever though. You know why? He said that the first wavers all took the good seats from the Tier Level and bleachers. Does he realize that's impossible? The Full Season Holders were given relocations SIMILAR to there's. Not given opportunities to upgrade. That happened with you didn't it? I think this is one guy who just tried to upgrade through the pool and it didn't work out with him. Now he's sour grapes.

[GordonGecko]

Wait Wait Gordon. What he said makes absolutely no sense whatsoever though. You know why? He said that the first wavers all took the good seats from the Tier Level and bleachers. Does he realize that's impossible? The Full Season Holders were given relocations SIMILAR to there's. Not given opportunities to upgrade. That happened with you didn't it? I think this is one guy who just tried to upgrade through the pool and it didn't work out with him. Now he's sour grapes.

Yeah I know, that was discussed at length on the other board. We concluded that this didn't happen and there is a quirk in the relocation process. First rounders were given "comparable" seats where available, but if seats weren't available (because of being pushed out by premium sections), then people who declined those seats has first pick ahead of everyone else. But there's no way bleacher people jumped the line like that

[Wall-E]

Yeah I know, that was discussed at length on the other board. We concluded that this didn't happen and there is a quirk in the relocation process. First rounders were given "comparable" seats where available, but if seats weren't available (because of being pushed out by premium sections), then people who declined those seats has first pick ahead of everyone else. But there's no way bleacher people jumped the line like that

So if it's not true don't get me scared like that you jerk! LOL. I was like shaking my pants. I just pee'd 5x in the past 17 minutes. Not cool dude.

So, is 215 or 216 a possibility?

[GordonGecko]

So if it's not true don't get me scared like that you jerk! LOL. I was like shaking my pants. I just pee'd 5x in the past 17 minutes. Not cool dude.

So, is 215 or 216 a possibility?

I'd say you have a 0.0001% chance of getting 215-217, those are the best value seats in the whole stadium and they're already filled. It's not true that bleacher fans jumped the line, but it is true that the best seats are already accounted for. The vast majority of lower level tickets were season tickets, unlike the upper deck. Anyways you'll be able to confirm this tomorrow, let us know what they had available

[Wall-E]

I'd say you have a 0.0001% chance of getting 215-217, those are the best value seats in the whole stadium and they're already filled. It's not true that bleacher fans jumped the line, but it is true that the best seats are already accounted for. The vast majority of lower level tickets were season tickets, unlike the upper deck. Anyways you'll be able to confirm this tomorrow, let us know what they had available


Gyar! I really hope not. I want those seats so bad. Those are my equivalent as far as OYS goes.

[GordonGecko]

Gyar! I really hope not. I want those seats so bad. Those are my equivalent as far as OYS goes.

What did they assign you in round 1?

[Wall-E]

What did they assign you in round 1?

I'm a B planner upgrading. There was no round 1. But I'm really feeling good news tomorrow. I really am. 213 or better and I'm set!

[Wall-E]

I got offered Section 112 vs Section 227 B. He said rows 15-30 of Section 112. We want shade, but the main level has some great views and is 25 dollars less. Not like we can spend the 25$.

This is really a tossup- guys, can you help me out?

[GordonGecko]

I got offered Section 112 vs Section 227 B. He said rows 15-30 of Section 112. We want shade, but the main level has some great views and is 25 dollars less. Not like we can spend the 25$.

This is really a tossup- guys, can you help me out?

the relocation / pricing thread here is a ghost town, you should post on nyyfans.com:
http://forums.nyyfans.com/showthread.php?t=108493&page=61

I'd personally take 227B out of those two choices and ask what's available in 213

[Wall-E]

It's Row 15.

[peterrod16]

I got offered Section 112 vs Section 227 B. He said rows 15-30 of Section 112. We want shade, but the main level has some great views and is 25 dollars less. Not like we can spend the 25$.

This is really a tossup- guys, can you help me out?

Take section 227B. You have a great line of sight.
I think 112 seats are not angle towards home plate which means a lot of neck turning.
The seats will be facing CF
i will try to get some pics to defend my claim

[Wall-E]

Take section 227B. You have a great line of sight.
I think 112 seats are not angle towards home plate which means a lot of neck turning.
The seats will be facing CF
i will try to get some pics to defend my claim

Actually, the seats are facing 2nd base/outfield. I don't know. Not CF though. The Main Level points in the same direction.

Why the hell arent these seats angled though???

[GordonGecko]

Actually, the seats are facing 2nd base/outfield. I don't know. Not CF though. The Main Level points in the same direction.

Why the hell arent these seats angled though???

Row 15 in 227B is no big deal, Main seats are awesome, and $75 won't break the bank. To me, 112 is too far out to be paying $100 a ticket especially if you're 15-30 rows up. That's not good value.

I'd try to get first base side though

[Wall-E]

Row 15 in 227B is no big deal, Main seats are awesome, and $75 won't break the bank. To me, 112 is too far out to be paying $100 a ticket especially if you're 15-30 rows up. That's not good value.

I'd try to get first base side though

Yeah. It's Row 15 he said. Which means we can point and laugh with the people in row 14 and brag about the 5000 dollars we're saving. It's a really really tough decision. I mean, I want cushions and service. I'd like the extra access the field level gets. I LOVE the field level concourse. It even has shade most of the time. And guess what, the views are pretty much perfect. In 227B, you're farther back and some of the sightlines are poor (go up a bit more and the left field corner is cut off). I love the Main Level, but it's hard to say. This is SUCH a hard decision. I've been in love with the Main Level for a good 5 months now, but now I've got just a tempting offer.

[GordonGecko]

Yeah. It's Row 15 he said. Which means we can point and laugh with the people in row 14 and brag about the 5000 dollars we're saving. It's a really really tough decision. I mean, I want cushions and service. I'd like the extra access the field level gets. I LOVE the field level concourse. It even has shade most of the time. And guess what, the views are pretty much perfect. In 227B, you're farther back and some of the sightlines are poor (go up a bit more and the left field corner is cut off). I love the Main Level, but it's hard to say. This is SUCH a hard decision. I've been in love with the Main Level for a good 5 months now, but now I've got just a tempting offer.

I just had a look at the 3D viewer, and actually row 15 in 112 is really row 5 in that section right above the legends. The view looks ok there. If you can swing it, I'd say those are actually decent everything considered (you're at field level). Is 113 sold out?

[Wall-E]

I just had a look at the 3D viewer, and actually row 15 in 112 is row 4 in that section right above the legends. The view looks ok there. If you can swing it, I'd say those are actually decent everything considered (you're at field level). Is 113 sold out?

Yeah, it is.

[Wall-E]

Alright. I went with the Field Level seats. I probably will have access to a membership restaurant he said, definitely access to all the field level concourses amenities, and it's the Field Level. I'm right at the action; it's right there. I have no overhang, but I have shade. Overall, I'm satisfied. Am I dissapointed that I was pushed so far out? Of course. But I got a decent deal.

[GordonGecko]

Alright. I went with the Field Level seats. I probably will have access to a membership restaurant he said, definitely access to all the field level concourses amenities, and it's the Field Level. I'm right at the action; it's right there. I have no overhang, but I have shade. Overall, I'm satisfied. Am I dissapointed that I was pushed so far out? Of course. But I got a decent deal.

Nice. Hope you have 16K handy because that deadline is going to come fast :)

[Wall-E]

Nice. Hope you have 16K handy because that deadline is going to come fast :)

Well, while I'm a student/failure so far, my brother is paying for a good 7-8k of it and my I'm chipping in another 3-4K while my dad is helping out with the rest since he still wants to go to a few games. It's a lot, and I only make around 8 dollars an hour at my job at Best Buy, but I'm sure by the time I'm done with school and have a real job, I'll be able to hold on to these.

Hey, at least when the New New Yankee Stadium comes out I'll have 70 Years of Seniority. They better offer my hoverchairs with 3D TVs coming in each seat, a personal waiter who lives underneath my seat, and a laser beam to shoot David Ortiz Jr. Jr. with.

[peterrod16]

Well, while I'm a student/failure so far, my brother is paying for a good 7-8k of it and my I'm chipping in another 3-4K while my dad is helping out with the rest since he still wants to go to a few games. It's a lot, and I only make around 8 dollars an hour at my job at Best Buy, but I'm sure by the time I'm done with school and have a real job, I'll be able to hold on to these.

Hey, at least when the New New Yankee Stadium comes out I'll have 70 Years of Seniority. They better offer my hoverchairs with 3D TVs coming in each seat, a personal waiter who lives underneath my seat, and a laser beam to shoot David Ortiz Jr. Jr. with.

Well good luck on your purchase.
I didnt realize how much sun hits those main seats in 227B
Here are some pics
First pic is of your section 112
The other two pics are views from a comparable section 128

[Wall-E]

I'm four rows behind the Legends Suites. How awesome is that? I pay 1/5 of what they pay, 2/3 of what the people one row ahead of me pay.

I'm sorry, I'm thinking I got a great deal. I also get wait service and cushioned seats. I'm happy all of a sudden. Really really happy.

[GordonGecko]

I'm four rows behind the Legends Suites. How awesome is that? I pay 1/5 of what they pay, 2/3 of what the people one row ahead of me pay.

I'm sorry, I'm thinking I got a great deal. I also get wait service and cushioned seats. I'm happy all of a sudden. Really really happy.

Especially if you get membership to a private restaurant. That's pretty sweet

[Wall-E]

Especially if you get membership to a private restaurant. That's pretty sweet

We'll meet up one time Gordon, I'll hook you up with access. XD.

The wait service I'm really, really happy about. We get all of this for 10$ extra a ticket compared to what we were paying last year. Of course this is now full season over partial but now I get Opening Day, Old Timer's Day, all the playoff games: I'm just really excited.

Oh good news by the way: The Field Level Concourse is open for ALL. Not just Field Level Ticket Holders. Also, access for the Membership Restaurant is being worked out, but he said that the chances are it will be similar to the current stadium: only suite/field level ticket holders or you have to buy a membership thing online/at the stadium. I'm excited. I'm so close to the field now. I can practically touch Bobby Abreu (PLEASE COME BACK!).

[GordonGecko]

We'll meet up one time Gordon, I'll hook you up with access. XD.

Yeah sounds good, the BF crowd should meet up sometime at a game or two

Oh good news by the way: The Field Level Concourse is open for ALL. Not just Field Level Ticket Holders. Also, access for the Membership Restaurant is being worked out, but he said that the chances are it will be similar to the current stadium: only suite/field level ticket holders or you have to buy a membership thing online/at the stadium. I'm excited. I'm so close to the field now. I can practically touch Bobby Abreu (PLEASE COME BACK!).[/QUOTE]

Yeah, Field level concourse is open to everyone but there's going to be jerkoff ushers at the top of every section as usual checking tickets for the field level seats. What I'm going to try to do is land is some legends suite tickets to a game next year. I don't care if it's the Oakland A's on a Monday night in April, I really want to check it out. What are my chances of getting something for under $200? (considering face is $500+)

[Wall-E]

Yeah sounds good, the BF crowd should meet up sometime at a game or two

Oh good news by the way: The Field Level Concourse is open for ALL. Not just Field Level Ticket Holders. Also, access for the Membership Restaurant is being worked out, but he said that the chances are it will be similar to the current stadium: only suite/field level ticket holders or you have to buy a membership thing online/at the stadium. I'm excited. I'm so close to the field now. I can practically touch Bobby Abreu (PLEASE COME BACK!).

Yeah, Field level concourse is open to everyone but there's going to be jerkoff ushers at the top of every section as usual checking tickets for the field level seats. What I'm going to try to do is land is some legends suite tickets to a game next year. I don't care if it's the Oakland A's on a Monday night in April, I really want to check it out. What are my chances of getting something for under $200? (considering face is $500+)[/QUOTE]

Umm...there's a good possibility brah. But you need to go with somebody else. You don't want to be THAT guy who checks out the Legend Suites by himself.

[GordonGecko]

Umm...there's a good possibility brah. But you need to go with somebody else. You don't want to be THAT guy who checks out the Legend Suites by himself.

lol, yeah I wouldn't go alone. But then again, that's probably going to be a great place to network and make excellent business contacts

[peterrod16]

I'm four rows behind the Legends Suites. How awesome is that? I pay 1/5 of what they pay, 2/3 of what the people one row ahead of me pay.

I'm sorry, I'm thinking I got a great deal. I also get wait service and cushioned seats. I'm happy all of a sudden. Really really happy.

Great deal Wall-E.
Could you explain to me the in seat waiter service and membership resturant?
So you pay an extra $10 to gain acess to a restuarant or lounge area?
I'm a mets fan not used to luxury. LOL
The legends suites below you are for $500 for partial or single game tickets.
It will be a shame if those seats are empty

[Wall-E]

lol, yeah I wouldn't go alone. But then again, that's probably going to be a great place to network and make excellent business contacts

Yeah that is true. Know what is going to piss me off though? How many kids are going to be in the legends suites? Is it going to be a feel-good site to see Derek Jeter sign a bunch of balls for corporate executives in sport jackets? I mean, even when the guys signed balls, the ushers lightened up and let kids (and my 11 year old self who actually got a Roger Clemens signature) run down and get some balls signed. I doubt they will let people jump the walls of the Legends Suites.....

[GordonGecko]

Great deal Wall-E.
Could you explain to me the in seat waiter service and membership resturant?
So you pay an extra $10 to gain acess to a restuarant or lounge area?
I'm a mets fan not used to luxury. LOL
The legends suites below you are for $500 for partial or single game tickets.
It will be a shame if those seats are empty

I think he means his tickets next year are $10 more compared to what he was paying at RYS. He's going to row 15 which is $100, rows 12,13,14 are $150, and then is a separate section for the legends which are $600 (first row is $1250). Those prices are all Full Season, Hank says "have a nice day"

[Wall-E]

Great deal Wall-E.
Could you explain to me the in seat waiter service and membership resturant?
So you pay an extra $10 to gain acess to a restuarant or lounge area?
I'm a mets fan not used to luxury. LOL
The legends suites below you are for $500 for partial or single game tickets.
It will be a shame if those seats are empty

The Legends Suite are on a year by year basis dude. Not single game :p

No, I'm not paying an extra 10$ for waiter service perse. Basically, my seats last year cost 90$ a game. Now, the seats I have this year cost 100$ a game. I was in the main level right on line with first base. Now I'll be in the lower part of the outfield on the Yankee dugout with the following amenities:

1) Waiter service.
2) Cushioned seats
3) More Legroom (Field Level has the most in the house apparantly)
4) Access to some amenities, the rep basically guaranteed membership into the skybox restaurant.

I'm so happy man. I really am. I really feel like I got the next best thing to actual suites, but just for $100 bucks a game. I'm in literally the first row of the 100$ section. There are three rows ahead of me right before the Legends Suites that cost 150$.

[GordonGecko]

The Legends Suite are on a year by year basis dude. Not single game :p

Last year the Yankees jacked Field Box tickets by $15 for day of game prices, so you'll have that price advantage when you need to resell some games.

The legends tickets haven't sold so well though, now you don't need a 3-year full season contract. They're selling partial plans with no contract in there now

[Wall-E]

Last year the Yankees jacked Field Box tickets by $15 for day of game prices, so you'll have that price advantage when you need to resell some games.

The legends tickets haven't sold so well though, now you don't need a 3-year full season contract. They're selling partial plans with no contract in there now

Yeah....not so bad.

Anyway, should I sell Opening Day Tickets? I figure I can sell them for at least a K? Or is that experience too valuable to let it slip by? I do need some extra cash to get back from buying the tickets. Tough call. How old are you btw Gordon?

[peterrod16]

Last year the Yankees jacked Field Box tickets by $15 for day of game prices, so you'll have that price advantage when you need to resell some games.

The legends tickets haven't sold so well though, now you don't need a 3-year full season contract. They're selling partial plans with no contract in there now

The yanks havent release day of game ticket prices?
The field box seat for $100 might be $120

here is a pic of the membership rest in LF.
In my opinion i dont like the idea of making a long walk to get to a private restuarant.
I guess $40 for a 9oz yankee steak

[Wall-E]

The yanks havent release day of game ticket prices?
The field box seat for $100 might be $120

here is a pic of the membership rest in LF.
In my opinion i dont like the idea of making a long walk to get to a private restuarant.
I guess $40 for a 9oz yankee steak

That membership restaurant looks to be amazing man. And I'll be walking all over this new place; I don't plan on sticking in one spot. Plus due to the more open concourses, it will be refreshing to walk through.

[GordonGecko]

Yeah....not so bad.

Anyway, should I sell Opening Day Tickets? I figure I can sell them for at least a K? Or is that experience too valuable to let it slip by? I do need some extra cash to get back from buying the tickets. Tough call. How old are you btw Gordon?

Yeah you can net over 1k (total). If you do that, I would just buy a single somewhere else in the park to make sure I went to the opener. I absolutely MUST be at the first ever game at NYS (regular + exhibition). You'll also be able to sell yout Cubs tickets which will be very valuable too. I'm 31

[Wall-E]

Yeah you can net over 1k (total). If you do that, I would just buy a single somewhere else in the park to make sure I went to the opener. I absolutely MUST be at the first ever game at NYS (regular + exhibition). You'll also be able to sell yout Cubs tickets which will be very valuable too. I'm 31

Hmm... I don't know dude. Should I sell or should I keep? It's such a tough call man. Err... I need the money..but this is once in a lifetime experience.

[peterrod16]

Hmm... I don't know dude. Should I sell or should I keep? It's such a tough call man. Err... I need the money..but this is once in a lifetime experience.

How many tickets do you have?

I would sell opening day if the price is right

[Wall-E]

How many tickets do you have?

I would sell opening day if the price is right

I have 81 games XD.

[bklyn8]

full-season since 1986. just took 4 seats in 227B row 12...nice view.