Upcoming Offseason

[Invader]

Do we really think that if the prices were cut in half we would fill the stadium? I don't think it is too expensive. Decreasing price points is fine but does this stop people from buying?

I guess, the cost of tickets to an event shouldn't be less than it cost to park your car? I had proposed some Argo ticket pricing on this forum back in 2015 (with some posters claiming they were too low and I was trying to undermine the team.)

55-yd-line: $80
45-yd-line: $65
30-yd-line: $50
20-yd-line: $40
Goal-line: $30
Perm. EZ: $25
Temp. EZ: $19.99 or 2 for $35

Are these prices too low? Perhaps the Argos will want to charge $50 for the endzone and $120 for premium seating? Whatever the market will bear, I guess.

http://www.argofans.com/showthread.p...0142#post70142

The idea was to pack BMO and generate demand-created price increases. Sometimes the CFL gets too big for it's britches with the high ticket prices in some markets (i.e. B.C./Mont.)...especially when fans know all home games are now televised.

[RB957]

I guess, the cost of tickets to an event shouldn't be less than it cost to park your car? I had proposed some Argo ticket pricing on this forum back in 2015 (with some posters claiming they were too low and I was trying to undermine the team.)



The idea was to pack BMO and generate demand-created price increases. Sometimes the CFL gets too big for it's britches with the high ticket prices in some markets (i.e. B.C./Mont.)...especially when fans know all home games are now televised.

I think this is a good concept. Similar to what Edmonton Eskimos have - a total of 5 price points, if I am not mistaken. Basically, between the 30 yard lines is top price, then everything else is much less money and more reasonable. Similar to what you are suggesting.

[Argo57]

I guess, the cost of tickets to an event shouldn't be less than it cost to park your car? I had proposed some Argo ticket pricing on this forum back in 2015 (with some posters claiming they were too low and I was trying to undermine the team.)



The idea was to pack BMO and generate demand-created price increases. Sometimes the CFL gets too big for it's britches with the high ticket prices in some markets (i.e. B.C./Mont.)...especially when fans know all home games are now televised.

Sound business approach mixed in with some common sense.

[Rich]

I will be very surprised if there isn't a big-name signing at QB. If such a signing is at all possible we can be certain Larry Tannenbaum is instructing Popp to pursue it. Tannenbaum knows Johnny Manziel would be the talk of the town. I thought Ambrosie's statement about Johnny not being eligible until next season was curious. He wouldn't raise expectations like that if there was no possibility of it happening. I think there may be negotiations taking place as we speak. There's a lot of things Tannenbaum can offer outside the capped salary.

But I'm now thinking what about Colin Kaepernick? Can you imagine how it would turn this town on its ear if he ever signed with the Argonauts? Right now, it would be a way bigger signing than Manziel.

[AngeloV]

I will be very surprised if there isn't a big-name signing at QB. If such a signing is at all possible we can be certain Larry Tannenbaum is instructing Popp to pursue it. Tannenbaum knows Johnny Manziel would be the talk of the town. I thought Ambrosie's statement about Johnny not being eligible until next season was curious. He wouldn't raise expectations like that if there was no possibility of it happening. I think there may be negotiations taking place as we speak. There's a lot of things Tannenbaum can offer outside the capped salary.

But I'm now thinking what about Colin Kaepernick? Can you imagine how it would turn this town on its ear if he ever signed with the Argonauts? Right now, it would be a way bigger signing than Manziel.

I believe their is zero chance you will see Kaepernick up here. I bet an NFL team signs him in the near future.

I fully expect Manziel to be a Tiger-Cat and Collaros to be an Argonaut in 2018.

I was thinking Montreal for Manziel. All depends how Masoli finishes the year off I guess. I agree ZC will likely be an Argo next year.

[gilthethrill]

I believe their is zero chance you will see Kaepernick up here. I bet an NFL team signs him in the near future.



I was thinking Montreal for Manziel. All depends how Masoli finishes the year off I guess. I agree ZC will likely be an Argo next year.

If Zac is an Argo next year, is Ricky?

[AngeloV]

If Zac is an Argo next year, is Ricky?

No. I really think Ricky is going to retire after this season, unless he is open to being a back up. If he's looking at going into coaching, a back up spot would be great. I love Ricky, but Collaros can be a starter for a long time, and I think he was just in a bad place this season.

[paulwoods13]

No. I really think Ricky is going to retire after this season, unless he is open to being a back up. If he's looking at going into coaching, a back up spot would be great. I love Ricky, but Collaros can be a starter for a long time, and I think he was just in a bad place this season.

I agree. Ricky either retires (hopefully as a four-time Grey Cup champion) or accepts a backup role to transition to coaching. It would be fabulous to have him as a backup along with a couple of prospects. As for Manziel, Austin appears to be enamoured with him (described him as having the greatest highlight reel he had ever seen of any QB) so I really believe he's gonna be a Ticat next season. It will be announced a day or two after Grey Cup. Masoli may end up in Montreal or B.C.

[Rich]

I believe their is zero chance you will see Kaepernick up here. I bet an NFL team signs him in the near future.

Which NFL owner wants to risk alienating 40% of his fan base by signing him?

[AngeloV]

Which NFL owner wants to risk alienating 40% of his fan base by signing him?

He may gain 50% more paying customers if he loses the 40%. There are a lot of people boycotting the NFL in the US right now.

Signing Collaros is not going to sell any tickets, and you gotta believe Tannenbaum wants to make a big signing that will.

I don't think it would have any less impact than signing Manziel would. Rich, I know you are big on NCAA ball, but frankly, I don't think many Torontonians are. I think it would have a negative effect, because many people will see him more as an NFL reject than a Heisman trophy winner.