What Mets fans talk about when not talking about the actual games.
On The Black took the Citi Field tour and posted tons of pics.
Well Media Goon, we definitely had our chance but we were just too lazy. I’m going to look at Kerel’s pics and eat some more ice cream.
Newer readers may enjoy the Mets Police unofficial make-your-own-tour pics.
I really am digging the way the Mets are keeping the fans up to date with the announcements. This one is to update us on the progress of the managerial interviews.
Here’s what it had to say:
November 4, 2010
Dear Mets Fans:
As you may have heard, today we interviewed two candidates to become the next Manager of the Mets.
The process got off to a good start with Bob Melvin and Dave Jauss here for interviews. I’ll be meeting with Wally Backman, Terry Collins and Chip Hale this weekend in California.
We plan to speak with more candidates next week and hope to announce our new Manager as soon as possible.
We will be back to you again with more information soon. Thanks for your ongoing support.
Sincerely,
Sandy Alderson
Dave Howard was on WFAN earlier and explained the ticket price reductions and the extra ten percent on top of that is also taken off for season ticket and partial ticket plans.
Plan holders have been wondering how come we never received a discount for basically buying in bulk. Well, finally the Mets paid attention to all their market research they have been doing. Shannon posted a lot of the surveys here on Mets Police.
That extra ten percent off is great on top of the reductions you are getting except if your in the Promenade Sections. Why is being in the Promenade Sections bad? Well, thats the only section thats getting an increase. A five percent increase. The only thing I wasn’t clear on is if its for all three sections in the Promenade(reserved,box,club) or for two out of three of of them, or just for one of them? That concerns me because I have my seats in the Promenade Box section and I want to know if I am getting that increase.
In all I am just glad the organization is realizing that it had alienated a lot of its fan base and is trying to make up for it.
Now if we could only have Saturday and Sunday plans with just Saturday or Sundays in them and not weekday games. There is a reason why I have my Sunday plan. I can’t make weekday games because I work crazy hours.
The official graphic as sent by the Mets.
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What i posted earlier is the official press release. This is the email version.
METS REDUCE TICKET PRICES FOR 2011
Full Range of Adjustments Includes Average Price Decrease of 14% from 2010
Season Ticket Holders to Receive 10% Discount Off of Lower 2011 Prices, Increased Exclusive Benefits and Services, Unique Experiences
FLUSHING, N.Y., November 3, 2010 – The New York Mets today announced a restructured ticket pricing program for 2011 that includes a reduction of ticket prices by an average of more than 14% from last season. In addition, season ticket, ticket plan and group ticket customers receive an additional 10% discount.
Within the 14%-plus average price decrease, the Mets have made a full range of market-based adjustments to Citi Field’s 41,800 seats:
Season Ticket Holders will begin receiving their invoices – which reflect their additional 10% discounts – by next week.
Season Ticket Holders also will have access to once-in-a-lifetime opportunities through the new “Amazin’ Mets Perks” (AMP) program of unique benefits and experiences. Season Ticket Holders who pay in full by December 15 will automatically be eligible for the “30-Day Amazin’ Mets Perks” Daily Awards. Hundreds of winners will be chosen overall, with awards starting on November 21 and continuing daily to December 20.
The Mets have revised their variable pricing plan to four tiers named as followed: Marquee (four games), Premium (22), Classic (25) and Value (30).
The Mets have increased the number of tickets that cost $15 or less by 45% to 384,000 from 264,206 last season. Almost 2 million tickets, or 61% of total capacity, cost $50 or less, up from 54% in 2010. Single game tickets start at $12.
“The Mets are committed to providing quality and value to our fans,” said Dave Howard, Executive Vice President, Business Operations. “We reduced ticket prices for 2011 based on fan feedback and marketplace information. We introduced Season Ticket Holder discounts and the ‘Amazin’ Mets Perks’ program as a way to thank and reward them for their loyalty and commitment.”