Gangbusters: outstandingly excellent or successful
I have never operated a major league baseball team, so I will just roll with Dave from Flushing who, in February said sales were going gangbusters.
Via NY Times.
And sales of what are known as full-season equivalents — a mix of small and large season-ticket packages — are projected to top out at 10,000 this year, less than half the total sold just two years ago. Without any major player signings after last season’s 79-83 record, there might not be much for fans to root for.
The Mets would not comment on their financial situation, other than to say that ticket sales for the 2011 season are up over the same time last year.
Maybe March hasn’t gone as well as February? Maybe 10,000 is gangbusters? Maybe “We Play For The Die Hards” isn’t a slogan, it’s a fact. What do you guys think?
The Times article is very interesting, seems to be the talk of the town, and Media Goon broke it down last night because I was sleepy. Thanks MG.
Instead of comparing to 2009 and the hype of scalpers buying to sell in Citi Field prior to the economic downfall and the Mets downfall that make the demand worthless, what does that compare to from other teams? is 10k a lot?
Up from last year is a good sign, and when the Mets are playing well (they will be) other tickets will sell.
Sorry, I can’t read anything about the Mets published in the Times. They are extremely negative about the Mets.
I think 10,000 is pitiful for the amount of ticket holders in N.Y. I am also wondering if they are counting the partial and plan holders.
Marketing is about a fear of loss sometimes so I am sure the “Ganbusters” was an outright lie and last ditch effort before he got fired.
I am with the fans on this one I am sorry The fans are right.
“If the team is not going to spend any money on trying to make the team better, then how can you possibly ask the fans to spend their money on a sub par product?
Ticket sales aren’t up from last year. I’ve got a bridge to sell you if you believe that.