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Cornejo Crunch
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 Posted December 8th, 2009 06:45 PM IP   
What a better time to discuss season tickets and those of us that spend a sh*tload of money to watch our team. I renewed mine for the sum of about $2,500. Six tickets in the front row of section 149. I've always thought Pavilion section seats are always a great deal at $14-15 a game.
I already know of one DTC member that isn't renewing, but instead saving their dough in 2010. Rings, you still in?
PS - I hear Tigerfest tickets go on sale Friday at 10 AM. I'll be online for those. Anyone else going to that?
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rings
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Posted December 8th, 2009 08:45 PM IP
I just received my package too. We moved from four tickets upstairs in '08 to two infield reserved last year.
We're still discussing it and haven't decided what we're going to do.
I love our seats, but quite honestly, we just aren't able to use enough of them...we get too many unused tickets every year.
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Cornejo Crunch
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Posted December 8th, 2009 08:50 PM IP
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I just received my package too. We moved from four tickets upstairs in '08 to two infield reserved last year.
We're still discussing it and haven't decided what we're going to do.
I love our seats, but quite honestly, we just aren't able to use enough of them...we get too many unused tickets every year.
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I would hate to see you lose them. I'd be happy to try and sell as many as possible for you, no commission. I've got a bunch of friends that are always looking for tickets. It might be premature since we're in the offseason, but its something to think about.
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TigersRoarin84
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Posted December 8th, 2009 09:57 PM IP
I don't know. Beauty of ours is work pays for them. But last year not many people went, it was mostly me. What started as a perk to spread around work has turned into "my" tickets. I'm the one going (not that I mind) and no one else seems interested. We'll see. If work lets them go, I'm not sure I can afford them, might roll to a flex pack until the year after.
But, I really want to keep them, cost is good for 27 games where we sit and there shouldn't be an increase this year. I don't want to give them up because of what they are doing, even if it stings to know it's definitely a rebuilding year.
I hope we have diplomatic relations with the country that ball lands in.
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rings
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Posted December 9th, 2009 10:25 AM IP
Yeah, as I said, we buy them for our firm and give them to clients, but its a 2-2.5 hour drive from here and many times we get stuck with no one that wants to use them.
One of the reasons for the ticket exchange on here, honestly, was so I didnt' have to "eat" so many of them. We probably sat on at least 6-7 pair last year, from the 27 game package...but it was the drive, more than any animosity towards the Tigers.
We were thinking about getting Whitecaps tickets this year instead, but still haven't decided.
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jfine
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Posted December 9th, 2009 12:12 PM IP
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Yeah, as I said, we buy them for our firm and give them to clients, but its a 2-2.5 hour drive from here and many times we get stuck with no one that wants to use them.
One of the reasons for the ticket exchange on here, honestly, was so I didnt' have to "eat" so many of them. We probably sat on at least 6-7 pair last year, from the 27 game package...but it was the drive, more than any animosity towards the Tigers.
We were thinking about getting Whitecaps tickets this year instead, but still haven't decided.
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I always thought it was interesting that you would even buy season tix when you're so far away, but I guess if you give them to clients. Still, I'd go with Whitecaps instead. Cheaper and more likely your clients can use them.
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rings
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Posted December 9th, 2009 02:24 PM IP
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I always thought it was interesting that you would even buy season tix when you're so far away, but I guess if you give them to clients. Still, I'd go with Whitecaps instead. Cheaper and more likely your clients can use them.
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Well, we obviously enjoy a few of them ourselves...and most of our clients are teachers, who have the summer off and do appreciate them...but too many still fail to find users.
The 'Caps would probably be easier for many people to use, but "Opening Day" at 5/3 doesn't quite have the same sizzle to it as Comerica Park...
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jfine
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Posted December 9th, 2009 03:12 PM IP
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Well, we obviously enjoy a few of them ourselves...and most of our clients are teachers, who have the summer off and do appreciate them...but too many still fail to find users.
The 'Caps would probably be easier for many people to use, but "Opening Day" at 5/3 doesn't quite have the same sizzle to it as Comerica Park...
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So what - buy opening day tickets. Why bother with season tickets just because you also get opening day. I would rather just buy tickets as I need them. But hey, that's just me.
"I don't believe in superstitions. I think they're bad luck." - Andy Van Slyke
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rings
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Posted December 9th, 2009 04:02 PM IP
I hear you...and that's an option...but I can pay $400 for a pair of OD tix, plus cheaper seats for the other 10-12 games we attend (call it $300?)...or a deductable $1400 for 54 tickets, of which we use 12-20 ourselves, some of which go to clients, a few are sold and a few we eat.
I guess the question is whether the additional & deductable $700 is worth it for the difference...
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Cornejo Crunch
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Posted December 9th, 2009 04:09 PM IP
It's always worth the difference! It's only money!
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rings
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Posted December 9th, 2009 04:17 PM IP
Actually, I should edit the above as I think through this.
We sell probably 6-10 pair, usually the Stankees and BoSox among them, which brings in about $400-500 tax free...so its really about a $200-300 question...
With the season package, it is more convenient, prettier tickets (which are nice souvineers for some people, our exchange student included, who made it with me to two games), and - >ahem< - post-season priority...
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TigersRoarin84
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Posted December 9th, 2009 04:46 PM IP
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and - >ahem< - post-season priority...
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This will be the hook for me if work drops 'em and I pick 'em up. Even if they are unlikely to make it next year, if you leave and come back you are a new holder again and new holders didn't get the same priority the year before last. If you get 'em when it looks like a WS team, the priority won't be there unfortunately.
Note: Wouldn't be new if I picked 'em up because I'd just pay for 'em anyway, but doesn't matter because I don't think we're setting up for next year. Down the road though, this could be one helluva team.
I hope we have diplomatic relations with the country that ball lands in.
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jfine
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Posted December 9th, 2009 06:12 PM IP
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Actually, I should edit the above as I think through this.
We sell probably 6-10 pair, usually the Stankees and BoSox among them, which brings in about $400-500 tax free...
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Don't worry; I just alerted the IRS on your behalf so that you can adjust that deduction. 
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rings
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Posted December 9th, 2009 07:32 PM IP
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Don't worry; I just alerted the IRS on your behalf so that you can adjust that deduction.
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LOL! Oh, I'll be audited one of these days - I'm self-employed and file 4 Schedule C's...but I don't think they're going to concern themselves with a few ticket sales...
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jfine
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Posted December 9th, 2009 07:58 PM IP
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LOL! Oh, I'll be audited one of these days - I'm self-employed and file 4 Schedule C's...but I don't think they're going to concern themselves with a few ticket sales...
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I don't know - I used to defend IRS audits when I was in law school as part of our tax clinic and damn those ****ers are picky (once the audit has commenced). Of course a lot of our clients had fraud on their returns too...
I just hope you don't keep your receipts in a shoebox!
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Cornejo Crunch
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Posted December 9th, 2009 08:17 PM IP
This is all making me want to drink some ice cold beer at the Copa. Anyone going to Tigerfest?
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rings
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Posted December 9th, 2009 08:22 PM IP
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I don't know - I used to defend IRS audits when I was in law school as part of our tax clinic and damn those ****ers are picky (once the audit has commenced). Of course a lot of our clients had fraud on their returns too...
I just hope you don't keep your receipts in a shoebox!
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I'll avoid the FRAUD part...but, honestly, with so much going on...one cannot avoid situations where they can find "something" if they want to. The entire system stinks, actually. B@stard!
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TigersRoarin84
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Posted December 11th, 2009 03:50 PM IP
We got our renewal package in the mail today. Nice to see they didn't raise prices and even added a couple of sections of cheaper seating (I think they called it baseline seating or something, around the foul poles in the lower deck and around third in the uppers.) I swear the total is cheaper than last year (and we keep it pretty cheap with Upper Reserved seating), but it's the same per game cost, so I must just be going crazy.
I'm still not sure, but I might work out a deal (considering the guy who runs the show is my dad) to pay for half of them if he doesn't want to renew it for the company again. That was we can give away 13 pairs, I'll keep 13 and Opening Day and post-season rights for the future.
I hope we have diplomatic relations with the country that ball lands in.
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Cornejo Crunch
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Posted December 11th, 2009 04:23 PM IP
Got my Tigerfest tix this morning! Ready to freeze my arse off!
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rings
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Posted December 11th, 2009 06:51 PM IP
I talked to my pa'dner today...I think we're back in. Can't resist.
The only question is whether we upgrade a bit.
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TigersRoarin84
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Posted December 12th, 2009 09:15 AM IP
What's TigerFest like? I've never been, but the tours of the clubhouse sound wicked. Would they do that on a normal off day during the season as well? What are lineups like and are the autographs right on the field? Damn, that's gotta be cold if it's the case. I might have to check it out this year. Do they sell out or just unlimited "seating?"
I hope we have diplomatic relations with the country that ball lands in.
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Cornejo Crunch
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Posted December 12th, 2009 12:28 PM IP
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What's TigerFest like? I've never been, but the tours of the clubhouse sound wicked. Would they do that on a normal off day during the season as well? What are lineups like and are the autographs right on the field? Damn, that's gotta be cold if it's the case. I might have to check it out this year. Do they sell out or just unlimited "seating?"
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Its a pretty fun event and it will be cold. So if you go (tickets are probably already sold out) dress warm. But they have autograph tents setup and they rotate the players so you never really know who you're going to get. You get your picture taken with trophies, Paws and I think you can pick out your season ticket seats that day, as well. Its a lot of fun and luckily there's beer!
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TigersRoarin84
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Posted December 12th, 2009 12:37 PM IP
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Its a pretty fun event and it will be cold. So if you go (tickets are probably already sold out) dress warm. But they have autograph tents setup and they rotate the players so you never really know who you're going to get. You get your picture taken with trophies, Paws and I think you can pick out your season ticket seats that day, as well. Its a lot of fun and luckily there's beer!
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I checked this morning and there were tickets still, maybe I'll check this out. Sounds pretty cool. Thanks.
I hope we have diplomatic relations with the country that ball lands in.
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Cornejo Crunch
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Posted December 13th, 2009 09:01 PM IP
I guess the level of support has gone down since I last checked. Tigerfest usually sells out in less than an hour. Oh well....shorter lines at the restroom this year!
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rings
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Posted December 13th, 2009 10:11 PM IP
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I guess the level of support has gone down since I last checked. Tigerfest usually sells out in less than an hour. Oh well....shorter lines at the restroom this year!
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That wouldn't surprise me...in the short term, fans are shocked and disappointed with the collapse last year and the trade of CG.
If they start winning in the spring, however, all will be forgiven.
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Cornejo Crunch
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Posted December 14th, 2009 11:33 AM IP
We saw all of the bandwagoners come out of the woodwork in 2006. I should have gotten that shirt that said "I was a Tiger's fan BEFORE 2006".
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TigersRoarin84
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Posted December 14th, 2009 01:12 PM IP
I haven't got them yet (may be sold out now anyway), just realized it's the same day as a concert we're going to. But yeah, the attendance figures I'm sure will be fluctuating depending on their play; especially with the trading of Granderson (and letting Polly go.) They won't start very good, and it sounds like they know it. I understand that, and as much as bandwagon fan drives most nuts, I'd rather have them than not. Sure was a difference in going to a game in '03 than '06 and even '07.
Give JV and RP fist bumps for me CC!
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jfine
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Posted December 14th, 2009 02:04 PM IP
In fairness, the economy may be playing a part too. Just because people don't pay out excessive money for game/event tickets doesn't mean they are watching games at home.
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Cornejo Crunch
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Posted December 14th, 2009 04:40 PM IP
Tigerfest tickets used to be $20, plus all the handling fees. They're $5 cheaper this year and you're guaranteed to meet a couple of players and get their autograph. For a lot of folks, this is the only time they would get to do something like that. I'm surprised it took 4 days to sell out. It used to be about 4 minutes.
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TigersRoarin84
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Posted December 14th, 2009 09:59 PM IP
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In fairness, the economy may be playing a part too. Just because people don't pay out excessive money for game/event tickets doesn't mean they are watching games at home.
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Definitely. Even the perennially great Wings haven't been selling out for a long time now. Sure, it's more expensive to go to a hockey game (well it can be, they do have 9 dollar tickets), but seriously the economy is a certain barrier to people right now. Combine that with what looks to be an off year, and you're going to get less sellouts and tickets not selling as quickly. I'm sure if they blast into August with a chance we'll see more and more come out, but the economy definitely factors in as well.
I hope we have diplomatic relations with the country that ball lands in.
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