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  1. 11-27-2014, 07:47 PM #1
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    Four Potential New Argo Owners

    And 2015 will be the last in Rogers Playpen!? Take this for what it is.
    http://www.tsn.ca/video/grey-cup-ins...e-cfl-1.145992
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    Quote Originally Posted by Deerkeeper View Post
    And 2015 will be the last in Rogers Playpen!? Take this for what it is.
    http://www.tsn.ca/video/grey-cup-ins...e-cfl-1.145992
    As per my account representative the Argonauts have to give Rogers about 12 months notice to break their lease early so they will probably be there for 2015 and 2016.
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    I saw the interview and I don't care if it is rumour or BS, it is good news. We have to stop the negative vibes before it gets to the tipping point or point of no return and becomes a self fulfilling prophecy. Just give us some hope that help is on the way, we've had enough bad news now we need some good.

    Quote Originally Posted by Neely2005 View Post
    As per my account representative the Argonauts have to give Rogers about 12 months notice to break their lease early so they will probably be there for 2015 and 2016.
    Didn't I read somewhere that Rogers would be quite flexible on that (in other words, they want them out the sooner the better)
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    Quote Originally Posted by rdavies View Post
    Didn't I read somewhere that Rogers would be quite flexible on that (in other words, they want them out the sooner the better)
    I'm not sure but remember that Rogers will also be losing the concessions, parking, rent... for 9 or 10 dates per season.
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    Potential good news indeed. Still being guarded until it's announced a done deal.

    If the lease gets done and they're BMO bound in 2016, I guess there's justification of the pricing increase next season.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mightygoose View Post
    Potential good news indeed. Still being guarded until it's announced a done deal.

    If the lease gets done and they're BMO bound in 2016, I guess there's justification of the pricing increase next season.
    Do you actually think that, that will stop them from raising prices again when they move to BMO Field? (Especially if MLSE buys them)
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    If Braley is confident the lease will get done, the pricing increase for 2015 is just putting the cart before the horse IMO.

    Once they're in BMO, I think they'll just increase pricing based on demand and hopefully the demand will be there...I think it will.
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    If they announce a move for 2016 to BMO I will buy seasons at RC for 2015 as I have said I would for years. I have been waiting for this for 15 years (moving from Rogers Centre).
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brian45 View Post
    If they announce a move for 2016 to BMO I will buy seasons at RC for 2015 as I have said I would for years. I have been waiting for this for 15 years (moving from Rogers Centre).
    As per my account representative when they move seat selection will probably be done based on how long you've had your season tickets. The longer you've had them the sooner you get to pick your new seats. (Must be consecutive seasons)
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    That's okay I'm not picky
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    Quote Originally Posted by Neely2005 View Post
    As per my account representative the Argonauts have to give Rogers about 12 months notice to break their lease early so they will probably be there for 2015 and 2016.
    With all due respect to the Argos ticket sales account reps, they are lilkely not too involved in these types of negotiations, and I wouldn't take too much stock in what they have to say on this.

    Quote Originally Posted by Mightygoose View Post
    If Braley is confident the lease will get done, the pricing increase for 2015 is just putting the cart before the horse IMO.

    Once they're in BMO, I think they'll just increase pricing based on demand and hopefully the demand will be there...I think it will.
    I have no problem with price increase if there is a demand. I do have a problem with the price increases we have seen now, despite the fact that most of us already have an entire section to sit in by ourselves these day. That totally defeats the supply and demand principal.
    It's us vs the rest of the country
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    Quote Originally Posted by AngeloV View Post
    With all due respect to the Argos ticket sales account reps, they are lilkely not too involved in these types of negotiations, and I wouldn't take too much stock in what they have to say on this.



    I have no problem with price increase if there is a demand. I do have a problem with the price increases we have seen now, despite the fact that most of us already have an entire section to sit in by ourselves these day. That totally defeats the supply and demand principal.
    You don't think that the account representatives would know that 12 months notice is required to leave the Rogers Centre? That doesn't seem like it would be top secret information to me.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Neely2005 View Post
    You don't think that the account representatives would know that 12 months notice is required to leave the Rogers Centre? That doesn't seem like it would be top secret information to me.
    No, I don't think account reps know anything involving the business of the team other than making ticket sales. They may hear some rumours floating around, but I highly doubt that David Braley or Chris Rudge get them in a meeting and explain to them what is going on with the details of the current lease.
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    Quote Originally Posted by AngeloV View Post
    No, I don't think account reps know anything involving the business of the team other than making ticket sales. They may hear some rumours floating around, but I highly doubt that David Braley or Chris Rudge get them in a meeting and explain to them what is going on with the details of the current lease.
    Well given that it affects their ability to sell tickets it doesn't surprise me that they know.
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    I posted something on twitter a few weeks back and just thinking out loud and said that when Cohon leaves as commissioner, why don't the Cohon family (McDonalds Canada & Russia) purchase the Argos?

    Funny enough today someone asked him in the state of the league if he would be interested in ownership. Cohon responded that he would like to get into business but hasn't thought of CFL ownership. He mentioned if teams were having difficulty, that one day, he may try to help out in whatever way possible if they desired such help.

    I would be in favour having Cohon as our owner but I don't think it'll happen. I originally just threw it out there and it seemed that someone in media was thinking the same or stole my thought.
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    As someone who had a short stint in a call centre (the worst year of my life) I can attest that the people working there are often the last to know about what's going on and when you do find out it's in a very short team meeting (where you can't understand or learn it all) because they can't afford to have you off the phones for too long.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Neely2005 View Post
    As per my account representative when they move seat selection will probably be done based on how long you've had your season tickets. The longer you've had them the sooner you get to pick your new seats. (Must be consecutive seasons)
    It's fairly safe to assume anyone buying Argo seasons tickets in 2015 will be guaranteed a seat at BMO for 2016.*






    * Capped at 19,000 season tickets with additional subscribers going on the waiting list.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rdavies View Post
    As someone who had a short stint in a call centre (the worst year of my life) I can attest that the people working there are often the last to know about what's going on and when you do find out it's in a very short team meeting (where you can't understand or learn it all) because they can't afford to have you off the phones for too long.
    Yes that was my experience when I worked in a call centre too. I'm not sure what that has to do with the Argonauts though?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Invader View Post
    It's fairly safe to assume anyone buying Argo seasons tickets in 2015 will be guaranteed a seat at BMO for 2016.*






    * Capped at 19,000 season tickets with additional subscribers going on the waiting list.
    I don't disagree but the longer that you've been a season ticket holder the earlier that you'll get to pick at BMO Field or wherever we end up.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Neely2005 View Post
    Yes that was my experience when I worked in a call centre too. I'm not sure what that has to do with the Argonauts though?
    I'm guessing he's basically calling Ticket reps glorified call center staff. Not too far off, really. It's all customer service.
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