Pregame: Illinois vs Iowa, Saturday, October 8th, 6:30pm CT, BTN

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I don’t have a problem with the “surge”pricing for Big Games. First, a season ticket for 7 games is approximately $180. Second, for non-conference games, they put together some pretty nice packages if you want to bring a family. Third, the “surge” pricing is very common in other sports (I.e. MLB)
Finally, football revenues are extremely important to the overall athletic programs. For a big rivalry game, I don’t think the pricing is out of line. If it was an overpriced ticket, you’d see $15 tickets on Stubhub.
 
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•After beating Wisconsin 34-10 yesterday, Illinois is now projected to finish the regular season 8-4 (5-4 Big Ten).
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IlliniKat91

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The Ghost said:
I don’t have a problem with the “surge”pricing for Big Games. First, a season ticket for 7 games is approximately $180. Second, for non-conference games, they put together some pretty nice packages if you want to bring a family. Third, the “surge” pricing is very common in other sports (I.e. MLB)
Finally, football revenues are extremely important to the overall athletic programs. For a big rivalry game, I don’t think the pricing is out of line. If it was an overpriced ticket, you’d see $15 tickets on Stubhub.
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These tickets have been $75 since the start of the season. People have speculated it's to take advantage of the fact that Iowa fans travel well. I'm not sure we can really call it surge pricing given that
 
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Tailgate question. I'll be in Lot 32 Saturday and I'm bringing my Dish Playmaker for games. I'm going to assume that ESPN and Dish won't resolve their dispute anytime soon, so I will need to stream some ESPN games via another service. Would I be wrong to assume that Lot 32 has Verizon 5g speeds to use my phone as a streaming hot spot?
 
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Iowa City Illini Club said:
Now is the time to start pushing ticket package deals. At least start to discount the upper deck and horseshoe.
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I remember a few years back the DIA sent out some extra tickets and concessions vouchers to season ticket holders to entice attendance. I wonder if they gave people 10 bucks in concessions vouchers per 75.00 ticket, if that would change any minds? If they lower the 75.00 price now then they will anger the people who already paid that price. They could quickly push out some vouchers to the people who already paid 75.00 too.
 
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IlliniKat91 said:
These tickets have been $75 since the start of the season. People have speculated it's to take advantage of the fact that Iowa fans travel well. I'm not sure we can really call it surge pricing given that
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You are correct about the $75 price and I believe the speculation is probably true. Surge pricing was my term. I believe dynamic pricing is what MLB calls it. Regardless, based on the original price for the ticket, I think the Illinois fans that go will get their moneys worth. People may want to think about getting season tickets for next year as I think the famine has ended.
 
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Mr. Tibbs

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Subortus said:
I wasn't planning to attend the Iowa game, but I was at the 63-0 debacle (Thanks, Lovie) several years ago, and I don't want to miss the opportunity for a cathartic experience by beating Iowa. The margin doesn't have to be huge. Just a win will do.
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I agree that a just a win is necessary now , but we need to kick their arse really really good sometime in the next 3 years
 
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Da88 said:
Tailgate question. I'll be in Lot 32 Saturday and I'm bringing my Dish Playmaker for games. I'm going to assume that ESPN and Dish won't resolve their dispute anytime soon, so I will need to stream some ESPN games via another service. Would I be wrong to assume that Lot 32 has Verizon 5g speeds to use my phone as a streaming hot spot?
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You would be wrong. Cell signal stinks. I have to turn on my car that has Onstar WiFi to get texts to go through.
 
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IlliniKat91 said:
These tickets have been $75 since the start of the season. People have speculated it's to take advantage of the fact that Iowa fans travel well. I'm not sure we can really call it surge pricing given that
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Maryland does a scaled price depending on opponent but u can get a ticket for about $30-40

They struggle to fill their stadium and they are by DC where cost of living is higher and they are on the metro

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IlliniKat91

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The Ghost said:
You are correct about the $75 price and I believe the speculation is probably true. Surge pricing was my term. I believe dynamic pricing is what MLB calls it. Regardless, based on the original price for the ticket, I think the Illinois fans that go will get their moneys worth. People may want to think about getting season tickets for next year as I think the famine has ended.
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I agree about coming out of the famine years, and I'm familiar with the premium pricing concept thanks to the Cubs. I just don't think our team is in a position to swing to that kind of model just yet. We need proof of concept on consistent 7-8 win seasons for a few years first, IMHO.

I've considered buying season tickets, but I have very few people who'd want to go with me consistently enough to make the cost worth it. As such, I'm stuck with single game tickets for now.
 
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IlliniKat91

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Navy_illini said:
Maryland does a scaled price depending on opponent but u can get a ticket for about $30-40

They struggle to fill their stadium and they are by DC where cost of living is higher and they are on the metro

umterps.com

Football Single Game Ticket Information - University of Maryland Athletics

BUY TICKETS All prices and details below are from the previous season. Exact information on season tickets, premium games, and other ticket...
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This is roughly what I'm used to paying for when I'm in the shoe. With the sightlines there, anything more than $50 feels like robbery to me, particularly when we've been used to coin flip games at home.

I'm looking forward to that changing though. It really feels like we're on the right track
 
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IlliniKat91 said:
I agree about coming out of the famine years, and I'm familiar with the premium pricing concept thanks to the Cubs. I just don't think our team is in a position to swing to that kind of model just yet. We need proof of concept on consistent 7-8 win seasons for a few years first, IMHO.

I've considered buying season tickets, but I have very few people who'd want to go with me consistently enough to make the cost worth it. As such, I'm stuck with single game tickets for now.
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Tell you what, when I move back to Indiana next year lets talk about splitting the cost of season tickets. My wife isn't interested in attending games with me!
 
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IlliniKat91 said:
I agree about coming out of the famine years, and I'm familiar with the premium pricing concept thanks to the Cubs. I just don't think our team is in a position to swing to that kind of model just yet. We need proof of concept on consistent 7-8 win seasons for a few years first, IMHO.

I've considered buying season tickets, but I have very few people who'd want to go with me consistently enough to make the cost worth it. As such, I'm stuck with single game tickets for now.
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Doesn't dynamic pricing work both ways? If the stadium is not sold out then prices should fall / packages should be offered. People who already paid $75 should not be angry, it was their choice to get in early and pay that price. Supply and demand, Illinois still has a good business school too.

And I still can't tell if the $3,300 above was tongue-in-cheek or not. But I don't think there has been a ballgame in my lifetime that I would have dropped that amount on. Any sport, any location.
 
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The Ghost said:
You are correct about the $75 price and I believe the speculation is probably true. Surge pricing was my term. I believe dynamic pricing is what MLB calls it. Regardless, based on the original price for the ticket, I think the Illinois fans that go will get their moneys worth. People may want to think about getting season tickets for next year as I think the famine has ended.
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re: yours and other various pricing comments. when cheapest seat is 75 that is not 'scaled' or dynamic pricing nor affordable. the DIA and Loyalty cannot complain about less than half full stadiums, let alone sell outs - how many games can family of 4 afford (tickets, parking, gas, food, ....) to attend - one, two? I'd guess many were expecting the Family 4-pack deal again. DIA chose to milk out a few more dollars in price from the few attending vs. going for volume. the entire business strategy should have been revisited a long time ago - as much as Whitman has hit of the ballpark, fans in seats should have been addressed from day 1. DIA is not reaching out to locals, clubs, faculty and barely to students (a one-off free game is not reaching out). Like others, I simply don't understand NEZ - block I and band were both East stands in 80s/early 90s - its really short-sighted. The blame falls squarely on DIA. they could offer season tickets Part II for rest of season. they have no imagination.
 
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Dan said:
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This is one of the most incredible stats about Illini football 5 weeks into the season that I’ve ever seen! Remarkable job by Walters. On the sad side, it probably means he won’t be around long. Enjoy it gang, what this D is doing is something special!

Edit: And big props to Heavy-B (coach B) for ID’ing the talent in Walters and getting him to Champaign.
 
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