2010 Derby Personal Seat Licenses

[mbahadur]

Originally Posted by mbahadur

There is an on-line sale going on right now. I got the below email 2 hours ago.

We would like to invite you to purchase 2011 Kentucky Derby & Oaks reserved seats on a first-come, first-serve opportunity before this inventory is made available to the general public on Saturday, February 26.

Inventory on the first floor (Sections 110, 111, 122, 125 & 126), second floor (Section 225) and third floor (Section 314 & 323) is being made available at a premium price NOW at http://tickets.churchilldowns.com/premium or you can wait to purchase on February 26 if any inventory is left in these sections. Below are some of the other sections that will be available beginning February 26 at noon (Eastern) at http://tickets.churchilldowns.com in case you wish to wait and take your chances on a first-come, first-serve opportunity with the general public.

Sections 123-125 which includes access to on-site hospitality in the Bacardi Infield Club
Sections 312-313 which includes access to on-site hospitality in the Secretariat Lounge
All seats are sold as a two-day package and there is a purchase limit of six seats per household while supplies last. Minimal ticket processing charges will apply.

This offer is exclusive to http://tickets.churchilldowns.com/premium; no sales will be made in person or by submitting letters, e-mail or telephone calls to Churchill Downs. This inventory at these prices will be available now until 6:00 p.m. EST February 25 or until inventory is sold out, whichever comes first.

Good luck!

Way overpriced!!

[Scav]

Originally Posted by mbahadur

Way overpriced!!

I'm trying to find 6 and it has been impossible. They usually send the option to at least one of the three TS players I have sign up (1 plat and 2 golds) and they, like the great Churchill tends to do, forgot that some players do want to go to this comedy event.

I wouldn't put it past them to have a scheme to keep all big players from coming figuring they would play online anyways and give the tickets to all the fish.

[mbahadur]

Originally Posted by Scav

I'm trying to find 6 and it has been impossible. They usually send the option to at least one of the three TS players I have sign up (1 plat and 2 golds) and they, like the great Churchill tends to do, forgot that some players do want to go to this comedy event.

I wouldn't put it past them to have a scheme to keep all big players from coming figuring they would play online anyways and give the tickets to all the fish.

When I talked to the Premium Seating office yesterday, they said to keep calling them and trying to get tickets. These on-line sales are a joke by the time you find out about them. And the prices are higher than what they sell for on E-Bay!!

[cappaweet]

Agreed what a mess. where are all the 200 level seats

[Kildaretown]

The tickets I wanted were $600 for the two of us. Way, way too much!!
Just bought two airline tickets to Las Vegas for Derby weekend for $365 total.
Six nights comp at Flamingo---meals free off points on the Harrah's card.
And horse racing execs wonder why casinos have taken their business. I love live horseracing---been to the last seven Derbies----but six days in Vegas including airfare and meals costs less than going to the Derby. Something is wrong with that picture. Wow!!

[3kings]

Originally Posted by Scav

I'm trying to find 6 and it has been impossible. They usually send the option to at least one of the three TS players I have sign up (1 plat and 2 golds) and they, like the great Churchill tends to do, forgot that some players do want to go to this comedy event.

I wouldn't put it past them to have a scheme to keep all big players from coming figuring they would play online anyways and give the tickets to all the fish.

Scav,
I need four tickets too. Let me know if you find 10. LOL.

[Danzig]

have you tried stub hub? i have no idea if they have any derby tickets worth looking at, but i've bought hockey and football tix from them before.

[slotdirt]

Yesterday's sale was a joke. Face value on some of these seats are like $100, yet they're asking people to spend $600 on a two day package that includes "lunch?" Really?

[mbahadur]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

Yesterday's sale was a joke. Face value on some of these seats are like $100, yet they're asking people to spend $600 on a two day package that includes "lunch?" Really?

They must be trying to attract the "suckers" who will pay this $600 by doing these on-line sales. Ticket brokers would even have a hard time reselling these tickets at a profit.

They will have another more public sale on Saturday but I am expecting the same ripoff prices and very little seats available on a very poor web interface.

I am wondering what Churchill has done with all the 2nd Floor Grandstand seats a number of us here at DerbyTrail used to purchase. There were very few second floor seats included in these on-line sales.

[slotdirt]

I'm going to be at CD for opening day the prior weekend, so this might be the year I bail on the Derby itself. I don't see how $600 for first floor grandstand seats for two days is worth it.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by mbahadur

Way overpriced!!

Id buy that section 111 box right now if I had the f'n option...argh

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Scav

Id buy that section 111 box right now if I had the f'n option...argh

111 are pretty bad seats

[Scav]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

111 are pretty bad seats

I just realized that, was about to take back the 'buy now' tout.

You should see the prices on Ebay. Some guy is selling Oaks and Derby, plus rental of his house for the 4 days, 18k....LOL

[mbahadur]

Originally Posted by Scav

Id buy that section 111 box right now if I had the f'n option...argh

I see the Section 111 tickets back on the website at $243 each for both days.

[slotdirt]

Amazingly, both Preakness and Belmont tickets are now available...on Ticketmaster? Anyway, I'll be making a return to Elmont for the first time since 2008. Have to get my Triple Crown fix somehow.

[cantknockthehustle]

Not everybody is my group is making it this year so I have some extras if anybody is interested:

Oaks - 3 tickets - Section 126 Row V
Derby - probably 1 ticket (but maybe 3) - Section 126 Row V

Also have an extra hotel room at the airport. Check in Friday, out on Sunday. Booked it a year ago before they jacked up the rates. PM me if interested.

[3kings]

Originally Posted by cantknockthehustle

Not everybody is my group is making it this year so I have some extras if anybody is interested:

Oaks - 3 tickets - Section 126 Row V
Derby - probably 1 ticket (but maybe 3) - Section 126 Row V

Also have an extra hotel room at the airport. Check in Friday, out on Sunday. Booked it a year ago before they jacked up the rates. PM me if interested.

Hustle
PM me the price..........when will you know about the Derby?

[slotdirt]

CDI being as customer friendly as ever:




Thank you for registering for tickets to the 2012 Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks!

In response to the feedback from our customers and in an effort to provide you with the best experience possible, we are enhancing the process for our online ticketing sales.

Visitors will now have the unique opportunity to select preferences for their seating locations for the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby and Oaks.

On Monday, November 7, 2011, you will receive an e-mail and Seating Preference Request Form that describes available seating options and pricing.

A deposit in the amount of $100 is required to be paid by credit card at the time you submit your preferences. If your request is filled, your $100 deposit will be applied toward the price of the tickets being purchased. If we are unable to fulfill your request, $50 of your deposit will be refunded to your credit card and the remaining $50 will be retained as an administrative fee. If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to sales@kyderby.com.

Churchill Downs will accept completed Seating Preference Request Forms for Kentucky Derby and Oaks seats from November 7, 2011, through Sunday, November 20, 2011.

If we are able to fulfill your request an electronic invoice will be sent by January 31, 2012. If we are unable to fulfill your request an electronic refund notice will be sent by January 31, 2012.

Requests will be filled in order of time received, subject to ticket availability and based on the ticket preferences you select.

Good luck and thank you for your interest in the 2012 Kentucky Derby and Oaks!