Cost-cutting guide to seeing the Mets on Sunday

I know, I know you’re thinking, “Shannon is right, like always.   I really should show up for the Hall of Fame Game on Sunday.”

Well, I’m here to help you – and make it as inexpensive a trip as I can.

TRAVEL:

You probably know about the 7-train.  $2.25 per ride, so that’s gonna cost you $4.50

If you choose to drive, I suggest you check out the Mets Police Guide To Being Cheap About Parking – park in Corona like I will.  ”Free” except of course gas and tolls.

TICKETS:

Well, since the Mets have ridiculous fees…RIDICULOUS FEES…a $23 ticket (still available at 2:00 on Saturday) will cost you $34.  That’s a little pricey.  You could click on the nice giant Stubhub at on my site where on Saturday you could get in for $28 including fees.   That won’t help my goal of selling the place out, but this article is about helping you come see the game.  (Yes I get a commission if you click that ad and then buy.)

FOOD/DRINK:

Throw a sandwich in a bag.    Guests may bring in one, soft, plastic, factory-sealed water bottle of 20 ounces or less.  Grab a $5 footlong and such a place that sells them and a bottle of water for a buck from

BEER:

You don’t need a beer.  You will live.

MERCHANDISE:

You don’t need any merchandise.  The Mets will give you a cap if you’re one of the first 25,000 folks or so.

COSTS:

Assuming you get a ticket from the Mets ($34, again fees are RIDICULOUS), take the subway ($4.50) and get a footlong ($5) you’re looking at a $44 day.  Not nothing, but it’s a nice time at the ballpark.

Showing up and buying your ticket at the stadium may save some fees.  Maybe you don’t need a sandwich.  Maybe you live in Queens and can drive and just use one $3 gallon of gas.

See you there?

Mets Police main page

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