2016 Grey Cup @ BMO Field

[paulwoods13]

Winnipeg was struggling to sell tickets, so took out the North End seating, and used the excuse that they needed the North End for the Halftime show. Later, Nissan bought 2,000 tickets, which helped them sell out.

BC didn't even sell out in 2014 and had to heavily discount tickets towards the end and even gave away thousands just prior to the Grey Cup. Still didn't reach capacity.

So three years in a row. This event has officially hit the wrong price point. Hope Ott is listening.

[Neely2005]

Sounds as though the $50 was just a "gift". You can switch seats and get refunded the difference.
http://www.tsn.ca/radio/hamilton-115...rices-1.588300

Mike Hogan was on Ticats lunch and said they went to ticket master got the full refund, and then purchased tickets in one of the $209 range section.

I heard Michael Copeland on TSN 1150 this afternoon and he said that we can get a refund on the price difference between the old price and the new price in addition to the other options that were mentioned in the Emails.

[Neely2005]

So three years in a row. This event has officially hit the wrong price point. Hope Ott is listening.

I'd say 4 years in a row if you're counting this year too.

[R.J]

I'd say 4 years in a row if you're counting this year too.

???
2014 BC, 2015 Winnipeg, 2016 Toronto = 3 years.

[vanhalen26]

I heard Michael Copeland on TSN 1150 this afternoon and he said that we can get a refund on the price difference between the old price and the new price in addition to the other options that were mentioned in the Emails.

Anyone get a refund for the difference? I was only offered a credit, but I did relocate to a lower price point.

[argofan81]

I heard Michael Copeland on TSN 1150 this afternoon and he said that we can get a refund on the price difference between the old price and the new price in addition to the other options that were mentioned in the Emails.

What about the people that were "unaffected" (i.e. price did not change in the section purchased) by the change? Is there anything going to be done about the fact that there are now seats located in better sections being offered for cheaper prices?

[R.J]

I heard Michael Copeland on TSN 1150 this afternoon and he said that we can get a refund on the price difference between the old price and the new price in addition to the other options that were mentioned in the Emails.

Umm yeah, he's says it in the link I provided lol.

[Neely2005]

???
2014 BC, 2015 Winnipeg, 2016 Toronto = 3 years.

I first started hearing complaints about Grey Cup ticket prices with the 2013 Grey Cup.

[Neely2005]

Umm yeah, he's says it in the link I provided lol.

Yes, I saw your post after I posted so I Edited my post to quote you.

[BATKINSON001]

I first started hearing complaints about Grey Cup ticket prices with the 2013 Grey Cup.

people didn't complain About the 100th? I certainly did, as I didn't know what to expect for pricing as it was my first grey cup. I still think that $300 for a single game ticket is a bit nuts but that's what I paid then and paid again for this year.

[Neely2005]

people didn't complain About the 100th? I certainly did, as I didn't know what to expect for pricing as it was my first grey cup. I still think that $300 for a single game ticket is a bit nuts but that's what I paid then and paid again for this year.

I'm not sure, I didn't hear any complaints but that doesn't mean that there weren't any. I was under the impression that the Grey Cup ticket prices really started to rise in 2013.

[Argo57]

Anyone get a refund for the difference? I was only offered a credit, but I did relocate to a lower price point.

I was told my tickets "weren't affected" ($169 end zone) and they were dealing with ticket holders who's tickets are affected first then current ticket holders would be dealt with.
I was also told that the official policy in regards to exactly how ST holders with "unaffected" seats would be dealt with was still being decided but you would be put on a list to be contacted in the future, in other words it seems there is no clear cut policy which TBH isn't surprising.

[R.J]

I'm not sure, I didn't hear any complaints but that doesn't mean that there weren't any. I was under the impression that the Grey Cup ticket prices really started to rise in 2013.

People complain about the ticket pricing every year.

For comparison:
2016: $917 - $107 ($18 fees included), and $917 - $187 prior to the change
2015: $499 - $175 for General and $399 - $199 for STH
2014: $350 - $150, and 10% discount for STH
2013: $399 - $179, and $349 - $149 for STH
2012: $399 - $150, and $100 discount for double blue and platinum seats.
2011: $375 - $125, and $295 - $100 for STH
2010: $250 - $98
2009: $370 - $195, and $295 - $119 for STH
2008: $274 - $84
2007: $560 - $94

[R.J]

1. some info on how @TorontoArgos are handling Grey Cup tix reductions (bottom line is Argos are trying to please customers so call them)

— gary lawless (@garylawless) October 19, 2016

2. - if your ticket price changed, Argos will upgrade you at no cost or provide refund for difference

— gary lawless (@garylawless) October 19, 2016

3. - if your ticket price didn't change, Argos can move you to seat of equal value or you can upgrade for fee of price difference

— gary lawless (@garylawless) October 19, 2016

4. - Argos are dealing with those who have had their seats change prices first

— gary lawless (@garylawless) October 19, 2016

5. - then depending on inventory, will be able to provide options to those whose ticket price didn't change

— gary lawless (@garylawless) October 19, 2016

[matchuk]

Tickets in Section 209 now range from $129 - $399 each on the Ticketmaster Website. We paid $299 + fees each for our tickets.

same here, 209, row 8

[matchuk]

Wasn't BMO Field originally considering two temporary stands, on the Northend and on the Southend stands?

Didn't they project a 40,000 capacity when they we're first talking about a Winter Classic and Grey
Cup this year?

the are building the temp seats in the south endzone already..it was already partially erect during the last 2 home games....

[wewantthecup]

I'm guessing Argos know Ottawa's pricing,

[Shipyard]

I was told my tickets "weren't affected" ($169 end zone) and they were dealing with ticket holders who's tickets are affected first then current ticket holders would be dealt with.
I was also told that the official policy in regards to exactly how ST holders with "unaffected" seats would be dealt with was still being decided but you would be put on a list to be contacted in the future, in other words it seems there is no clear cut policy which TBH isn't surprising.

their are really good prices now on sidelines including lower bowl for few $ more. Call tomorrow especially if your an argos SSH.
Watching those bleacher seats going up, they are going to really suck -- low slope, poor sightlines, and not under cover

[Shipyard]

same here, 209, row 8

call the argos, there are lots of great seats in those price ranges.
Saw people on twitter saying they voiding their current $299 seats and buying the $229 ones.

[PullTogether73]

I'm guessing Argos know Ottawa's pricing,

I'm guessing Ottawa doesn't know Ottawa's pricing yet.