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.

[1971GreyCup]

Smart plan, maximize your experience at a modest cost.

And keep our boys fuel tank full at all times!