ewokpelts Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Nov 16, 2012 -> 06:53 AM) I know I've always chosen Saturday games over Sunday and this could convince me to switch.They really hit a home run with this. Even if they had "normal" prices but just $10 parking would have been a major story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokpelts Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 QUOTE (SAVVY18 @ Nov 16, 2012 -> 07:52 AM) This will definitely get us to make the 2 hour drive on Sundays more often. Can't wait!!! Like ewok said, I can now buy them in advance, knowing where we'll all be sitting. HUGE thing. I should point out something not many people do. Buy your parking in advance when you get your tickets. Especially now that the Sunday games have the $10 parking. I predict that the lots will be beyond capacity on Sundays next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clyons Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Nov 15, 2012 -> 06:04 PM) It's actually not a better deal if you do the math... I know Barbie once said, "Math is hard," but . . . 2012 "Kids Day" Sunday bleacher cost 7/8/12 (me and 2 kids) $38 + $1 + $1 = $ 40 2013 Family Sunday bleacher cost (me and 2 kids) $15 + $15 + $15 = $45 $40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 QUOTE (PlaySumFnJurny @ Nov 16, 2012 -> 09:45 AM) I know Barbie once said, "Math is hard," but . . . 2012 "Kids Day" Sunday bleacher cost 7/8/12 (me and 2 kids) $38 + $1 + $1 = $ 40 2013 Family Sunday bleacher cost (me and 2 kids) $15 + $15 + $15 = $45 $40 If you drive or bring your wife, it is cheaper, or if you have family that doesn't qualify for the $1 kids ticket, its cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 QUOTE (PlaySumFnJurny @ Nov 16, 2012 -> 09:45 AM) I know Barbie once said, "Math is hard," but . . . 2012 "Kids Day" Sunday bleacher cost 7/8/12 (me and 2 kids) $38 + $1 + $1 = $ 40 2013 Family Sunday bleacher cost (me and 2 kids) $15 + $15 + $15 = $45 $40 Did you drive? If yes, it is still cheaper in 2013. $15 + $15 + $15+10 = $55 $38 + $1 + $1+23 = $63 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I know Barbie once said, "Math is hard," but . . . 2012 "Kids Day" Sunday bleacher cost 7/8/12 (me and 2 kids) $38 + $1 + $1 = $ 40 2013 Family Sunday bleacher cost (me and 2 kids) $15 + $15 + $15 = $45 $40 < $45, no? I would think that one adult bringing 2+ kids to the ballpark is not the norm, plus as others have noted parking tips the balance anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeynach Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Wow, looks like someone "got the memo"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clyons Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Don't y'all be hatin' on my non-drivin' "modern family." I never said that this wasn't a good, postive thing, just that it isn't necessarily going to save me any money, based on how I take my kids to the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 QUOTE (PlaySumFnJurny @ Nov 16, 2012 -> 09:45 AM) I know Barbie once said, "Math is hard," but . . . 2012 "Kids Day" Sunday bleacher cost 7/8/12 (me and 2 kids) $38 + $1 + $1 = $ 40 2013 Family Sunday bleacher cost (me and 2 kids) $15 + $15 + $15 = $45 $40 For one, parking his cheaper, and that's part of this plan. Correct me if I'm wrong, but it was in your post, you get a $1 ticket for every paid adult ticket. So, you'd have to buy 2 adult tickets, no? I was going with family of 4 so you get 2 $1 tickets. So yeah, 2013 is a better deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokpelts Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 QUOTE (PlaySumFnJurny @ Nov 16, 2012 -> 09:45 AM) I know Barbie once said, "Math is hard," but . . . 2012 "Kids Day" Sunday bleacher cost 7/8/12 (me and 2 kids) $38 + $1 + $1 = $ 40 2013 Family Sunday bleacher cost (me and 2 kids) $15 + $15 + $15 = $45 $40 again, you can buy these tickets in ADVANCE. whereas kids' day was day of game sales, WITH dynamic pricing. so your $38 bleacher seats was really $44. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokpelts Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 QUOTE (PlaySumFnJurny @ Nov 16, 2012 -> 09:45 AM) I know Barbie once said, "Math is hard," but . . . 2012 "Kids Day" Sunday bleacher cost 7/8/12 (me and 2 kids) $38 + $1 + $1 = $ 40 2013 Family Sunday bleacher cost (me and 2 kids) $15 + $15 + $15 = $45 $40 of course, the $15 price also applies to sections that were as high as $44 last year. Sec 154 was lower box in 2012. It's now Lower Corner in 2013. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clyons Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Nov 16, 2012 -> 11:02 AM) For one, parking his cheaper, and that's part of this plan. Correct me if I'm wrong, but it was in your post, you get a $1 ticket for every paid adult ticket. So, you'd have to buy 2 adult tickets, no? I was going with family of 4 so you get 2 $1 tickets. So yeah, 2013 is a better deal. But if you take the train (as I have done) parking is moot, and no, you didn't have to match each kid with a paid adult. I know because i have done this for years. Again, for me it worked out cheaper under the old system. Why is that so controversial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I'm sure one can find multiple specific cases where 2013 may actually cost a little more than 2012 for a game... but for MOST people, MOST group sizes, in MOST sections on MOST days... 2013 will be cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokpelts Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 QUOTE (PlaySumFnJurny @ Nov 16, 2012 -> 01:09 PM) But if you take the train (as I have done) parking is moot, and no, you didn't have to match each kid with a paid adult. I know because i have done this for years. Again, for me it worked out cheaper under the old system. Why is that so controversial? actually, the new system allows you to sit in BETTER seats at the $15 rate. oh, and they have, get this, even cheaper tickets. you can take the kids for $15 total if you choose to sit upstairs. the 2012 pricing would have you in the upper level on kids day at $20 for 3 tickets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokpelts Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 16, 2012 -> 01:39 PM) I'm sure one can find multiple specific cases where 2013 may actually cost a little more than 2012 for a game... but for MOST people, MOST group sizes, in MOST sections on MOST days... 2013 will be cheaper.AND it's every sunday. Kids' Days in 2012 were limited to 5 dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clyons Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 16, 2012 -> 01:39 PM) I'm sure one can find multiple specific cases where 2013 may actually cost a little more than 2012 for a game... but for MOST people, MOST group sizes, in MOST sections on MOST days... 2013 will be cheaper. Which is all good by me. Anything that brings more people to the park is good by me, even if (all things being equal) it costs me a few bucks more on Sunday. Which it will. /beating dead horse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Where are the people rebutting their stance that the Sox would rather have 20,000 people at the old, inflated prices and expensive parking than consistently drawing more with 10 dollar parking on Sundays and much cheaper seating options? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Wasn't the $1 upper reserved only? Using my playoff deposit to get 4 tickets to every Suunday game with parking. Will tailgate with family. Great deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokpelts Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Nov 16, 2012 -> 01:54 PM) Wasn't the $1 upper reserved only? Using my playoff deposit to get 4 tickets to every Suunday game with parking. Will tailgate with family. Great deal. No. $1 tix were all non-premium seating areas. But purchased day of game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokpelts Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 QUOTE (PlaySumFnJurny @ Nov 16, 2012 -> 01:49 PM) Which is all good by me. Anything that brings more people to the park is good by me, even if (all things being equal) it costs me a few bucks more on Sunday. Which it will. /beating dead horse. Again. You can go for $5 each. That's a LOT less than what you paid last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokpelts Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 QUOTE (greg775 @ Nov 16, 2012 -> 01:53 PM) Where are the people rebutting their stance that the Sox would rather have 20,000 people at the old, inflated prices and expensive parking than consistently drawing more with 10 dollar parking on Sundays and much cheaper seating options? They're looking to buy these sunday tix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clyons Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 QUOTE (ewokpelts @ Nov 16, 2012 -> 02:09 PM) Again. You can go for $5 each. That's a LOT less than what you paid last year. C’mon. Do you honestly not understand what I’m trying to explain, or are you just being intentionally provocative? I get that certain seats will cheaper, but we don't like to sit in those $5 seats. They generally don't allow access to the Rain Room, the old ballpark shower, or any other feature of the lower deck that my kids and I enjoy. We like to sit in the bleachers for day games, ok? And we don't mind choosing from one of just a few select Sundays. Or making an adventure out of riding the train. So again, ALL THINGS BEING EQUAL for us, it will be slightly more expensive for us to do the typical Sunday “Kids Day” thing we’ve done for years, where Dad and his two kids make a day out of riding the train, soaking up sun in the Bleachers, and having fun getting soaking wet in the shower and rain room. See post #28 for the math. I’m not b****ing about any of this, I’m merely stating facts based upon my own family’s preferences and experience. Sheesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Nov 16, 2012 -> 08:54 PM) Wasn't the $1 upper reserved only? Using my playoff deposit to get 4 tickets to every Suunday game with parking. Will tailgate with family. Great deal. Awesome, have fun Harry. This is what baseball is supposed to be about. FAMILY!!! It'll be like the good ol days for you on Sundays, weather permitting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3GamesToLove Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Of the 10-12 games I go to a year, it was already at least 3 Sundays a year. That'll definitely go up now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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