dragonbreath
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Auburn game ticket update
Just called Auburn ticket holder and fellow stated he doubts any individual game tickets will be available for the UAB vs Auburn game. Which if any go on sale right before the season. I asked how come so many tickets are on stubhub.com for which he stated the season ticket holders are selling them. He then tried to sell me a ticket package for which I stated I was a UAB grad and told him UAB will not get an allotment of tickets. So if you want some, go to stubhub and they start at $65 for nosebleed.
Bummer
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(This post was last modified: 09-15-2015 01:38 PM by dragonbreath.)
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09-15-2015 01:37 PM |
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jcduncan13
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RE: Auburn game ticket update
Man this really blows.
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09-15-2015 01:41 PM |
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BeliefBlazer
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RE: Auburn game ticket update
So I'm on my way to buy that $65 nosebleed.
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09-15-2015 01:43 PM |
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jcduncan13
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RE: Auburn game ticket update
Do you think we could buy from someone cheaper down there right before game?
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09-15-2015 01:45 PM |
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BeliefBlazer
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RE: Auburn game ticket update
It's possible they have people like down in Tuscalousy that just buy BBALL season tickets to get priority points for football. More might show up on StubHub as we get closer to the game.
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09-15-2015 01:48 PM |
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Pavy78
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RE: Auburn game ticket update
Well, I just helped the ticket price stay high by purchasing 4 together in the lower corner. Fees and tax made the $64/ea turn into a $76 ticket. I hope we return the favor to them when they come to Bartow.
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09-15-2015 01:57 PM |
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Pavy78
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RE: Auburn game ticket update
Verified through Alex Ware's replacement, Jennifer...
"Happy to help with your questions! Unfortunately, UAB will not be receiving an allotment of Auburn tickets to sell through our ticket office. All ticket sales for this game will have to be purchased through the Auburn ticket department, and therefore there will not be able to be any priority given to UAB season ticket holders."
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09-15-2015 02:04 PM |
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FNblazer
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RE: Auburn game ticket update
I think they did this on purpose to keep it a home game.
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09-15-2015 02:07 PM |
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Jball
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RE: Auburn game ticket update
(09-15-2015 01:37 PM)dragonbreath Wrote: Just called Auburn ticket holder and fellow stated he doubts any individual game tickets will be available for the UAB vs Auburn game. Which if any go on sale right before the season. I asked how come so many tickets are on stubhub.com for which he stated the season ticket holders are selling them. He then tried to sell me a ticket package for which I stated I was a UAB grad and told him UAB will not get an allotment of tickets. So if you want some, go to stubhub and they start at $65 for nosebleed.
Bummer
Sorry if already posted
From what I understand, Auburn is also going to offer a package to select games that will include UAB. If any tickets are left, then Auburn will sell individual game tickets. Unfortunately, I doubt it gets to the individual game.
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09-15-2015 02:15 PM |
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BAMANBLAZERFAN
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RE: Auburn game ticket update
(09-15-2015 01:37 PM)dragonbreath Wrote: Just called Auburn ticket holder and fellow stated he doubts any individual game tickets will be available for the UAB vs Auburn game. Which if any go on sale right before the season. I asked how come so many tickets are on stubhub.com for which he stated the season ticket holders are selling them. He then tried to sell me a ticket package for which I stated I was a UAB grad and told him UAB will not get an allotment of tickets. So if you want some, go to stubhub and they start at $65 for nosebleed.
Bummer
Sorry if already posted
I have been suspicious for years that such secondary market outlets get their tickets DIRECTLY FROM THE SCHOOL'S (or bowl game, pro team's) ticket offices, especially when no tickets are sent to the visiting school's office. They want to maximize the profits from high-demand games (Iron Bowl, Super Bowl, etc) and those that are likely to have limited appeal.
Some may indeed be from individuals dumping tickets for less desirable games, but I think those might be the exceptions, not the rule. What is the price difference between the profit margin of face value and the secondary market price profit margin? Stub-Hub may also handle the less profitable tickets to keep their position for the big profit games in all sports.
Also, if Auburn provides no tickets to the UAB office, where do they expect to get tickets for the return game in B'ham? Game tickets are usually supplied on a "quid pro quo" basis.
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09-15-2015 02:15 PM |
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Pavy78
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RE: Auburn game ticket update
(09-15-2015 02:15 PM)BAMANBLAZERFAN Wrote: (09-15-2015 01:37 PM)dragonbreath Wrote: Just called Auburn ticket holder and fellow stated he doubts any individual game tickets will be available for the UAB vs Auburn game. Which if any go on sale right before the season. I asked how come so many tickets are on stubhub.com for which he stated the season ticket holders are selling them. He then tried to sell me a ticket package for which I stated I was a UAB grad and told him UAB will not get an allotment of tickets. So if you want some, go to stubhub and they start at $65 for nosebleed.
Bummer
Sorry if already posted
I have been suspicious for years that such secondary market outlets get their tickets DIRECTLY FROM THE SCHOOL'S (or bowl game, pro team's) ticket offices, especially when no tickets are sent to the visiting school's office. They want to maximize the profits from high-demand games (Iron Bowl, Super Bowl, etc) and those that are likely to have limited appeal.
Some may indeed be from individuals dumping tickets for less desirable games, but I think those might be the exceptions, not the rule. What is the price difference between the profit margin of face value and the secondary market price profit margin? Stub-Hub may also handle the less profitable tickets to keep their position for the big profit games in all sports.
I agree, I doubt it is individuals, as you can find the exact seats on Stubhub, Seat Geek, and other sites.
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09-15-2015 02:19 PM |
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BlazerGold09
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RE: Auburn game ticket update
Just bought a pair for freaking 180.00.
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09-15-2015 02:20 PM |
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Pavy78
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RE: Auburn game ticket update
(09-15-2015 02:20 PM)BlazerGold09 Wrote: Just bought a pair for freaking 180.00.
Same here. $305 for 4. Makes me a little nauseous to pay more for this game than I will the entire CUSA tourney. I hope its enjoyable.
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09-15-2015 02:21 PM |
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BTR
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RE: Auburn game ticket update
Hmmm... I have a daughter there. Maybe I can pick up some tickets.
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09-15-2015 06:09 PM |
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BamaScorpio69
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RE: Auburn game ticket update
Yeah, I am going to go out on a limb and say this game will not be a sellout and there will be tickets available closer to the game date and the prices will be reasonable.
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09-15-2015 06:40 PM |
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RE: Auburn game ticket update
My guess is that you can buy them direct from AU once the individual game tickets are released.
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09-15-2015 06:53 PM |
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RE: Auburn game ticket update
(09-15-2015 06:56 PM)Memphis Blazer Wrote: I hope UAB remembers the allotment situation when the game comes to Bartow.
no kidding.
my first ever UAB game was against Auburn at home
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09-15-2015 06:58 PM |
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dfarr
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RE: Auburn game ticket update
It's the night before the Georgia football game. It'll be a tough ticket to get. People around here are excited about their team.
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09-15-2015 10:19 PM |
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