Shutting the fans out?

[slotdirt]

Lots of places charge these sorts of fees. I think the Redskins do it, among others.

THe bigger problem with Derby tickets is the scalping. CDI should find every individual who scalps their tickets for a dollar more than face on eBay or stubhub and never allow those individuals to purchase tickets again.

Originally Posted by slotdirt

Lots of places charge these sorts of fees. I think the Redskins do it, among others.

THe bigger problem with Derby tickets is the scalping. CDI should find every individual who scalps their tickets for a dollar more than face on eBay or stubhub and never allow those individuals to purchase tickets again.

I completely agree with you on this post.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

Lots of places charge these sorts of fees. I think the Redskins do it, among others.

THe bigger problem with Derby tickets is the scalping. CDI should find every individual who scalps their tickets for a dollar more than face on eBay or stubhub and never allow those individuals to purchase tickets again.

With a thriving sport I think you can do that, but racing certainly is not thriving by any means. It just seems to me that if you want to introduce something to people and help out your declining admission you make it more affordable...also, the money people aren't spending on seats and $5 hotdogs may go into the windows. Their prices at the Breeder's Cup were more expensive than those at Belmont last year too.

[blackthroatedwind]

The Derby, sadly, doesn't introduce fans to the game, at least the ones buying those seats.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

The Derby, sadly, doesn't introduce fans to the game, at least the ones buying those seats.

But do you think this idea of expensive ticketing packages and 5 year ticket "ownership" would spread to other tracks?

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

But do you think this idea of expensive ticketing packages and 5 year ticket "ownership" would spread to other tracks?

It could happen at Saratoga.....especially if NYRA loses the franchise. But, honestly, there is no demand. I suppose Magna could do it for the Preakness...and probably will.

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

It could happen at Saratoga.....especially if NYRA loses the franchise. But, honestly, there is no demand. I suppose Magna could do it for the Preakness...and probably will.

I could see it at Saratoga for the Travers. Dont they have season tickets you can purchase for the Saratoga meet?

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by eurobounce

I could see it at Saratoga for the Travers. Dont they have season tickets you can purchase for the Saratoga meet?

Not specifically. But you basically get the same seats, I think, if you order every day or a bunch of days.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

It could happen at Saratoga.....especially if NYRA loses the franchise. But, honestly, there is no demand. I suppose Magna could do it for the Preakness...and probably will.

I guess that is the sort of trend that I could see tracks possibly moving in and I don't see it as a positive thing.

Originally Posted by Sightseek

With a thriving sport I think you can do that, but racing certainly is not thriving by any means. It just seems to me that if you want to introduce something to people and help out your declining admission you make it more affordable...also, the money people aren't spending on seats and $5 hotdogs may go into the windows. Their prices at the Breeder's Cup were more expensive than those at Belmont last year too.

You are lumping the Derby in with everyday racing. The Derby is thriving. They increase the price of the tickets and they still sell out. The Derby is totally different from any other racing event in America.