(Regular readers, I have the top two posts on the blog as “sticky” for higher visibility – scroll down for newer content at the usual pace).
On Tuesday morning I recieved email from two readers Peter and Robert. They both sent me this link which as I type this at 8:08pm Tuesday has reverted to the 2010 prices.
I stand by what I posted this morning. The images I posted were from a screengrab taken around 9am Tuesday.
I did notice when I was poking around the site that some of the links were still specific to 2010.
I’m also seeing now that the links which specified the games for the four tiers Marquee, Premium, Classic and Value have been removed. From memory the Marquee games were Opening Day plus the Yankees series. Value was weekdays (but included the Giants) and the other two were mix and match of various things.
Looks like Peter, Robert and The Mets Police caught an errant link, which explains why we haven’t yet gotten the David Howard “better prices” spin announcement yet. The prices may actually be better, but I’m so confused by all the price points that 12 hours later I am still unable to comment meaningfully.
Expect a proper announcement from the Mets shortly….I mean, it’s out there fellas.
Thanks to Adam Rubin for the link and mention on ESPN New York.
Unfortunately, as I read to through the comments section in the other thread, it looks as though Mets fans will never be happy…this includes me. Although I am THRILLED with the Alderson/Ricciardi moves, these ticket prices still don’t entice me enough to go back to Citi to a stadium I still don’t love that much, for a roster which I still question, and for prices that I still deem too high for the product I’m receiving. This is coming from someone who doesn’t mind paying for luxury hotels/restaurants when they are WORTH IT…the problem here is that I’m paying Hyatt prices to stay at a Holiday Inn Express. When the marketing department realizes that, I think maybe we’ll be happier…
this happens frequently. I guess the Mets don’t have a dev system to test their website on?
Basically, I’m happy with what I saw. I’d love for the prices to go back to the level it was in the 90s..but that wouldn’t happen without the payroll dropping as well, so until we get a logical salary cap/floor, i’ll take it.
David Howard will be on WFAN at 4:30 today to discuss the ticket plans and pricing
and now we have the better price spin, just got my email
http://view.ed4.net/v/0UXLW7/30Q7HU/08FV14P/NSYXU0/MAILACTION=1&FORMAT=H?partnerId=ed-4257244-166650582
The “leaked” prices were spot on. The new pricing map is up at mets dot com.
The email (and the web site) read that even 15 and 40 game plan holders WILL be getting the 10 percent discount for buying up front.
The surcharge for Rows 1 & 2 in 300 and 400 level seating have been eliminated…
We still do not know if the Mets will open up low rows of Prom Res Infield seating to 15 game plans.
Cheers!
-Doug
The seats I like to sit in, the Promenade Reserved Infield have gone up for the games I can usually get to… weekend games. Prices on the already ridiculously priced lower seats might have come down, but to raise prices on the seats that many of your families with kids and your die-hards sit in, especially after the last couple seasons is a weak move. Say what you will, but 35 dollars to sit in the upper deck is overpriced. They could have at least waited until they had a semi-decent season to raise them.
There are 100k more seats at under $15. Yes, it’s easier to get to weekend games. They are a higher draw. This is still a business and they need to make money.
There are a lot more affordable seats in general.