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Rule #7 : thread gets locked if title is wrong ...someone was supposed to point out that I spelled attendance with an extra 't' in the thread title.CatsEyes wrote:Before I reply, I was wondering if there are any special instructions I needed for posting in this thread
Hear, hear... it would make absolutely NO sense to keep the roof closed during the hot sunny evenings that dominate the summer part of our schedule. We finally have a solution to one of the top complaints about being at BCP in the summertime and then we CHOOSE not to implement it?JohnHenry wrote:I wouldn't worry about the roof not being opened. Buono has said (assuming he'll still be in charge next year)...the open roof is for the summer when it's warm and the roof closed for when the weather turns cold. When asked, he said he'd prefer the roof closed because it makes it harder for the visiting team to operate, but the roof will definitely be opened next summer...the fans who paid to build B.C. Place will demand it. So buy your season's tickets with confidence, they'd make a purrfect Christmas Gift!Buonosjanet69 wrote:I really think they should have the roof open for maybe two summer home games. I know Wally and Co want the roof closed for fan noise, FGs, etc but I think one or two games with the roof open would be nice. Maybe even the exhibition game, if the other games are an issue.
Things like that can push tix a bit too. If the brass says we will open the roof for a game or two, fans would want to be there for that. They should get creative with the marketing, this product is hot right now. l
True, the average attendance did not increase significantly after 94, 00, and 06. It lost some numbers after the 2000 GC. Perhaps that explains why it appears the 2000 championship is by far the least popular and memorable.Rammer wrote:Also I recall that the Lions didn't increase that much after 94 and 00, in fact may have lost some numbers on the 94 seasoncromartie wrote:Almost without fail, attendance improves the year after a team wins a championship, usually by close to 20%, even if there's a sell off ala the Florida Marlins.
Whether Braley gets 38,000-40,000 fans per game will depend on the ticket structure and how the Lions start the 2012 season. It better not be another 0-6 and 0-5 start.David wrote:From the Tritterverse this morning:
What he wants and gets can be two different things, but I have to believe his season ticket projection is possible if they were at 18K this year. I think they've got to be really careful with their pricing strategy not to gouge in an effort to keep themselves affordable for the average fan.News1130Sports
Franchise value went up big time for owner David Braley. He wants 38-40,000 fans per game next year. 20-25,000 season tix sold.
DH
TheLionKing wrote:Whether Braley gets 38,000-40,000 fans per game will depend on the ticket structure and how the Lions start the 2012 season. It better not be another 0-6 and 0-5 start.David wrote:From the Tritterverse this morning:
What he wants and gets can be two different things, but I have to believe his season ticket projection is possible if they were at 18K this year. I think they've got to be really careful with their pricing strategy not to gouge in an effort to keep themselves affordable for the average fan.News1130Sports
Franchise value went up big time for owner David Braley. He wants 38-40,000 fans per game next year. 20-25,000 season tix sold.
DH
I don't know about other sections, but it looks like yellow seasons in 2012, without a Grey Cup ticket, are only about $50 apiece less than they were in 2011 when the Grey Cup ticket was included.Big_Lions_Fan wrote:I have given up my season ticket and will only consider to be at one or two games next year. The price is rocket high.
sj-roc wrote:I don't know about other sections, but it looks like yellow seasons in 2012, without a Grey Cup ticket, are only about $50 apiece less than they were in 2011 when the Grey Cup ticket was included.Big_Lions_Fan wrote:I have given up my season ticket and will only consider to be at one or two games next year. The price is rocket high.
2011 yellow section season ticket + yellow Grey Cup ticket = $475Big_Lions_Fan wrote:Didn't understand what you are referring to, sj-roc.
sj-roc wrote:I don't know about other sections, but it looks like yellow seasons in 2012, without a Grey Cup ticket, are only about $50 apiece less than they were in 2011 when the Grey Cup ticket was included.Big_Lions_Fan wrote:I have given up my season ticket and will only consider to be at one or two games next year. The price is rocket high.
Well, they already released that strategy a few weeks ago, so what do you think of the price increases? The best end zone seat is going to run $425 on the year. I see they're also including a free Lions scarf with every season ticket sold (presumably that's one for every ticket in your account).David wrote:From the Tritterverse this morning:
What he wants and gets can be two different things, but I have to believe his season ticket projection is possible if they were at 18K this year. I think they've got to be really careful with their pricing strategy not to gouge in an effort to keep themselves affordable for the average fan.News1130Sports
Franchise value went up big time for owner David Braley. He wants 38-40,000 fans per game next year. 20-25,000 season tix sold.
DH
2011 yellow section season ticket + yellow Grey Cup ticket = $475sj-roc wrote:Big_Lions_Fan wrote:Didn't understand what you are referring to, sj-roc.
I don't know about other sections, but it looks like yellow seasons in 2012, without a Grey Cup ticket, are only about $50 apiece less than they were in 2011 when the Grey Cup ticket was included.
Robbie wrote:True, the average attendance did not increase significantly after 94, 00, and 06. It lost some numbers after the 2000 GC. Perhaps that explains why it appears the 2000 championship is by far the least popular and memorable.Rammer wrote:Also I recall that the Lions didn't increase that much after 94 and 00, in fact may have lost some numbers on the 94 seasoncromartie wrote:Almost without fail, attendance improves the year after a team wins a championship, usually by close to 20%, even if there's a sell off ala the Florida Marlins.
1985 - 42,336
1986 - 46,526
1994 - 25,274
1995 - 26,182
2000 - 22,806
2001 - 19,856
2006 - 31,190
2007 - 32,456
Actually my signature does not say the Canucks won the Stanley Cup in June 2011. I did make a small change to my signature with regards to the recent events of the Lions though.Big_Lions_Fan wrote:robbie, you should update your signature now, canucks lost stanley cup in june 2011.
Exactly, I was echoing your point that the prices for next year have increased quite noticeably. People have discussed on here, even before those increases were announced, that ticket pricing was starting to reach the breaking point. Well, it's closer than ever now, and past it in your case (by your own admittance). So when the inevitable hue and cry comes next season and we're wondering why the Lions don't draw bigger crowds, here's exhibit A.Big_Lions_Fan wrote:i think 475 is a much better deal. sj-roc.
