2018 Season Tickets

[Argo57]

I renewed this morning but moved from Gold A to Silver B seats without a huge difference in vantage point.

[AngeloV]

I renewed this morning but moved from Gold A to Silver B seats without a huge difference in vantage point.

Well done. That is the best way to show how you feel. If more people do that, it would likely be the best signal to be sent about price points. Much better than complaining on here.

[Argo57]

Well done. That is the best way to show how you feel. If more people do that, it would likely be the best signal to be sent about price points. Much better than complaining on here.

Moving closer to your neighbourhood Angelo!!

[herrington2828]

I renewed this morning but moved from Gold A to Silver B seats without a huge difference in vantage point.

that is a great idea ... i sent a resignation email yesterday - asking for no response --- my little area had 7 of us .. down to me and my girlfriend, and I am 95% sure I am done - however seeing as I can get in for $199, and then go sit wherever I please, that may be a good way to still be a STH, but protest the stupidity of these poor management decisions as well (and not feel bad when my other buddys get in for 10-15 bucks every game and laugh at this sucker for paying 399/year.

[Argo57]

that is a great idea ... i sent a resignation email yesterday - asking for no response --- my little area had 7 of us .. down to me and my girlfriend, and I am 95% sure I am done - however seeing as I can get in for $199, and then go sit wherever I please, that may be a good way to still be a STH, but protest the stupidity of these poor management decisions as well (and not feel bad when my other buddys get in for 10-15 bucks every game and laugh at this sucker for paying 399/year.

TBH my decision wasn't a protest at all, just trying to maximize the value of my dollar spend.
$1400.00 for two season tickets, $44.00 per game for the Go train, dinner with my son $60.00 + mandatory snacks at the game $30.00 or so and it adds up over a 10 game home schedule.
My new seats are $900.00 for two season seats with very little difference in our vantage point, to me much better value and best of all good times with my son!!
I would hazard a guess some others may consider doing the same thing.
Ultimately the market will decide if certain ticket pricing levels are correct or not, my strategy moving into BMO would have been modest ticket pricing to get people to the stadium, experience the atmosphere (which is great BTW), purchase concessions merchandise etc then gradually increase the pricing over time.
In other words establish the experience, build your foundation and over a period of time increase your profit.

[1971GreyCup]

TBH my decision wasn't a protest at all, just trying to maximize the value of my dollar spend.
$1400.00 for two season tickets, $44.00 per game for the Go train, dinner with my son $60.00 + mandatory snacks at the game $30.00 or so and it adds up over a 10 game home schedule.
My new seats are $900.00 for two season seats with very little difference in our vantage point, to me much better value and best of all good times with my son!!
I would hazard a guess some others may consider doing the same thing.
Ultimately the market will decide if certain ticket pricing levels are correct or not, my strategy moving into BMO would have been modest ticket pricing to get people to the stadium, experience the atmosphere (which is great BTW), purchase concessions merchandise etc then gradually increase the pricing over time.
In other words establish the experience, build your foundation and over a period of time increase your profit.

Economics matter. By slightly adjusting your ST prices, you've subsidized 1/2 of your "other" game day costs with virtually no cost to you and your son. I suspect if the $1,400 ST had added "tiered" perks (free parking, transportation, unique Alumni, player events), for you and your son you would've been compelled to renew them.

It is unfortunate that the Argos can't get the free transportation deal to/from BMO Field like most of the other CFL teams have arranged in their cities. $44 transportation is dear! Elsewhere 2 hours prior to/and after the game most CFL fans travel to the games for free. I realize it's not their fault.

Like you say "other" costs certainly add up. My son at 16 is essentially a life support shy for stomach at this point. Stadium treats add up.

I see loyal, die-hard fans moving to the reasonably priced ST next season, while many go the game-to-game route.

[Argo57]

Economics matter. By slightly adjusting your ST prices, you've subsidized 1/2 of your "other" game day costs with virtually no cost to you and your son. I suspect if the $1,400 ST had added "tiered" perks (free parking, transportation, unique Alumni, player events), for you and your son you would've been compelled to renew them.

It is unfortunate that the Argos can't get the free transportation deal to/from BMO Field like most of the other CFL teams have arranged in their cities. $44 transportation is dear! Elsewhere 2 hours prior to/and after the game most CFL fans travel to the games for free. I realize it's not their fault.

Like you say "other" costs certainly add up. My son at 16 is essentially a life support shy for stomach at this point. Stadium treats add up.

I see loyal, die-hard fans moving to the reasonably priced ST next season, while many go the game-to-game route.

LOL
Would be great to be a teenager again!
Now we know what our parents had to deal with.

[1971GreyCup]

TBH my decision wasn't a protest at all, just trying to maximize the value of my dollar spend.
$1400.00 for two season tickets, $44.00 per game for the Go train, dinner with my son $60.00 + mandatory snacks at the game $30.00 or so and it adds up over a 10 game home schedule.
My new seats are $900.00 for two season seats with very little difference in our vantage point, to me much better value and best of all good times with my son!!
I would hazard a guess some others may consider doing the same thing.
Ultimately the market will decide if certain ticket pricing levels are correct or not, my strategy moving into BMO would have been modest ticket pricing to get people to the stadium, experience the atmosphere (which is great BTW), purchase concessions merchandise etc then gradually increase the pricing over time.
In other words establish the experience, build your foundation and over a period of time increase your profit.

We cut "other" game costs in 2017 by the tailgate. Paid $30 tailgate fee and we saved $44 on the GO, the $60 pre-meal and by filling my son up, 1/2 the $30 snack costs. Drinks, snack and a couple burgers pre-game. One or two pre-game beers at $4 also eliminate my game beer costs.

[Argo57]

We cut "other" game costs in 2017 by the tailgate. Paid $30 tailgate fee and we saved $44 on the GO, the $60 pre-meal and by filling my son up, 1/2 the $30 snack costs. Drinks, snack and a couple burgers pre-game. One or two pre-game beers at $4 also eliminate my game beer costs.

Smart plan, maximize your experience at a modest cost.

[Neely2005]

Well we’ve taken some time to reflect on and discuss the new 2018 season ticket package and the word that sums it up for us is Disappointing.

We’re disappointed that we’re losing the Flex Tickets. We will have used all of them by the end of the regular season and it was this season’s best perk to being a season ticket holder in our opinion.

We’re disappointed that the prices haven’t been reduced as discussed at the Open Mic night.

We’re disappointed that the number of price points haven’t been reduced as discussed at the Open Mic Night.

We’re disappointed that there’s still no in stadium concession discounts for season ticket holders as discussed at the Open Mic Night. (Many other CFL Teams offer this benefit to season ticket holders)

We’re disappointed that there’s still no merchandise discounts in stadium (or at the Tailgate as discussed at the Open Mic Night) for season ticket holders like TFC season ticket holders have @ BMO Field.

We’re disappointed that we won’t qualify for the new referral program as we’re most likely reducing the number of season tickets that we have. We’ve been debating this one and we’re hoping that there would be a price reduction that would allow us to maintain the same number of tickets but with our kids losing interest in the CFL it doesn’t make sense to continue with the same number of season tickets.

So overall the 2018 season ticket package is a step back from the 2017 season ticket package for us.

[RB957]

Well we’ve taken some time to reflect on and discuss the new 2018 season ticket package and the word that sums it up for us is Disappointing.

We’re disappointed that we’re losing the Flex Tickets. We will have used all of them by the end of the regular season and it was this season’s best perk to being a season ticket holder in our opinion.

We’re disappointed that the prices haven’t been reduced as discussed at the Open Mic night.

We’re disappointed that the number of price points haven’t been reduced as discussed at the Open Mic Night.

We’re disappointed that there’s still no in stadium concession discounts for season ticket holders as discussed at the Open Mic Night. (Many other CFL Teams offer this benefit to season ticket holders)

We’re disappointed that there’s still no merchandise discounts in stadium (or at the Tailgate as discussed at the Open Mic Night) for season ticket holders like TFC season ticket holders have @ BMO Field.

We’re disappointed that we won’t qualify for the new referral program as we’re most likely reducing the number of season tickets that we have. We’ve been debating this one and we’re hoping that there would be a price reduction that would allow us to maintain the same number of tickets but with our kids losing interest in the CFL it doesn’t make sense to continue with the same number of season tickets.

So overall the 2018 season ticket package is a step back from the 2017 season ticket package for us.

From my perspective, and I appreciate others have differing opinions on this, I have to agree with what you have said. In my situation, the current offering is a step back. HOWEVER, I had a long conversation with Michael Hook and he was very receptive to my concerns, and has indicated that he will do his best to address individual STH's concerns as best he can. On that basis, and given how much I enjoy the CFL game and being a loyal Argos fan, I have renewed my tickets for next year.

[Neely2005]

Maybe I'm just forgetting but what was the 2017 Season Ticket Holder gift?

We got the toques in the mail but we were told that those were Not the gift. We got the Bobbleheads but those were for Flutie night.

In previous years we got Argonauts Flags, Argonauts Glasses, the 100 Grey Cups book...

What was the 2017 Gift?!?

[BATKINSON001]

Maybe I'm just forgetting but what was the 2017 Season Ticket Holder gift?

We got the toques in the mail but we were told that those were Not the gift. We got the Bobbleheads but those were for Flutie night.

In previous years we got Argonauts Flags, Argonauts Glasses, the 100 Grey Cups book...

What was the 2017 Gift?!?

we haven't received it yet.

[R.J]

we haven't received it yet.

Neither have I.

[Neely2005]

we haven't received it yet.

Aside from the book we've always picked it up at the Stadium so I guess they're going to hand them out at the home playoff game?

[Neely2005]

Well we’ve taken some time to reflect on and discuss the new 2018 season ticket package and the word that sums it up for us is Disappointing.

We’re disappointed that we’re losing the Flex Tickets. We will have used all of them by the end of the regular season and it was this season’s best perk to being a season ticket holder in our opinion.

We’re disappointed that the prices haven’t been reduced as discussed at the Open Mic night.

We’re disappointed that the number of price points haven’t been reduced as discussed at the Open Mic Night.

We’re disappointed that there’s still no in stadium concession discounts for season ticket holders as discussed at the Open Mic Night. (Many other CFL Teams offer this benefit to season ticket holders)

We’re disappointed that there’s still no merchandise discounts in stadium (or at the Tailgate as discussed at the Open Mic Night) for season ticket holders like TFC season ticket holders have @ BMO Field.

We’re disappointed that we won’t qualify for the new referral program as we’re most likely reducing the number of season tickets that we have. We’ve been debating this one and we’re hoping that there would be a price reduction that would allow us to maintain the same number of tickets but with our kids losing interest in the CFL it doesn’t make sense to continue with the same number of season tickets.

So overall the 2018 season ticket package is a step back from the 2017 season ticket package for us.

Perhaps I missed it but does anyone know if you still have to buy the entire season of Tailgate Parking Passes in order to get the season ticket holder discount? If so that's another disappointment for us.

[Scooter McCray]

Michael can you elaborate on the plans to fill the stadium for a home playoff date? To only draw the typical 12000 die hards would be a huge missed opportunity for exposure of this exciting team and would make your job of selling tickets next year much easier.

[Hook16]

Scooter, we are working on our playoff strategy but can tell you we will be going on sale October 16th - season ticket holders, flex pack clients, suite holders and our sponsors will have an opportunity to pick up tickets prior to us going live to the public on October 23rd. Season ticket holders and our sponsors will have the opportunity to purchase tickets (additional in the case of STH if required) at the same rate as what you would have paid in the season ticket package.

We will also be ramping up our marketing efforts to promote the game and target not only the downtown business but more importantly the area's surrounding Toronto. We will have a few group programs that we can execute on (minor football, schools etc). My experience selling post season baseball has shown me that you cannot take things for granted and we will not leave any opportunity untouched.

More details to follow once we have officially clinched

Thank you

[BATKINSON001]

... We will also be ramping up our marketing efforts to promote the game and target not only the downtown business but more importantly the area's surrounding Toronto. We will have a few group programs that we can execute on (minor football, schools etc). My experience selling post season baseball has shown me that you cannot take things for granted and we will not leave any opportunity untouched.

More details to follow once we have officially clinched

Thank you

Good idea though you should have been targeting the GTA and not just Toronto proper from the beginning, at the very least with billboards along the 401.

[R.J]

Most likely will downgrade seats, but add another to the account. Wait and see right now, as I'd prefer to not have to pay for all 3 seats.