Rangers Season Tickets Holders

[Daves a mess]

Rangers def took the Party bus to this game.

 

[trueblue9441]

given what the get in price will be if they make the SCF 450 each in the upper corners (im in 213) will be a bargain.

 

[JRinNYC]

How are we doing the math here to get price per seat? Are we dividing by 4 for the max 4 home games possible? How about if we're lower seeded and only play 3 max home games? How does that work? ELI5, please.

 

[sbjnyc]

How are we doing the math here to get price per seat? Are we dividing by 4 for the max 4 home games possible? How about if we're lower seeded and only play 3 max home games? How does that work? ELI5, please.

They sell you 4 games per round so the invoice shows you the total per round based on that.

I have 4 seats. Round 1 was invoiced at $2,480 which is $620 per game and $155 per seat.

If they only play 2 or 3 games they refund the games not played.

 

[NYRFAN218]

given what the get in price will be if they make the SCF 450 each in the upper corners (im in 213) will be a bargain.

Last time they were in the Cup Final get in I think was around 1.5-2K before the series started for the first 2 home games. If they ever had a chance to win the Cup at home, I think we’d be looking at 5-10K get ins.

 

[hockeyplayer999]

I am in section 211 row 7. I need people to come in with me for next season as I lost over $600 as I couldn’t give tickets away this year. I can’t afford to lose money. I hate not to renew after 23 years of being a season ticket holder.

 

[broadwayblue]

I am in section 211 row 7. I need people to come in with me for next season as I lost over $600 as I couldn’t give tickets away this year. I can’t afford to lose money. I hate not to renew after 23 years of being a season ticket holder.

Selling your $120 tickets for $113 isn't exactly the same as not being able to give them away. But yeah, it sucks to lose money. Hopefully you'll recoup some of it in the playoffs.

 

[Cygnus 2112]

As a 1/2 season subscriber I’ve made peace with the fact that my tickets are a luxury item that I have because I enjoy them. I used to get upset if I couldn’t sell all 10 games as I’d like but now I just accept it as part of the deal. It’s tougher on full season subscribers for sure - and if the only way to keep my bar stools was to convert to fulls I’d definitely have to consider it….but I think it’s best to prepare to lose $$ on the whole proposition. (Although it’s getting tougher to get by considering inflation, bills etc.)

 

[Jaromir Jagr]

As a 1/2 season subscriber I’ve made peace with the fact that my tickets are a luxury item that I have because I enjoy them. I used to get upset if I couldn’t sell all 10 games as I’d like but now I just accept it as part of the deal. It’s tougher on full season subscribers for sure - and if the only way to keep my bar stools was to convert to fulls I’d definitely have to consider it….but I think it’s best to prepare to lose $$ on the whole proposition. (Although it’s getting tougher to get by considering inflation, bills etc.)

Hockey tickets are not an investment. There might be years where you make a deep run and can pay for much of that season, but they are always a sunk entertainment cost. They should 100% be viewed as a luxury expense and frankly, if they are impacting important costs in your life, you shouldn't be buying them. It's a hard truth and one I had to deal with. I grew up with season tickets and when my parents stopped fronting the bill I had to dip out for the last 7 years. Only now am I in a place where I can "easily" afford them again.

Although prices are high for the Rangers, so are resale opportunities. I realize that it sucks to sell tickets for below what STH paid for face, but you should be happy that you can move them even when taking a hit. If you buy season tickets to some shitty non-big market team, sure they're definitely cheaper, but you're probably eating games entirely due to low demand. With the Rangers, if you can't attend, you can always move tickets, even at a loss, that's really important. So while it may be easy to look at prices for teams that suck or are in shittier markets, it's likely a wash, or even better to buy tickets here because you're not just eating entire games.

We also have to remember this year was a weird year in terms of demand due to the pandemic. Game schedules were not set in stone. People were (and some still are) on edge about large group gatherings. No one was in the office. Travel bans were in place. People were not in the city at all. Corporate meetings that sucked a lot of tickets in the lower bowl were non-existent and are still limited.

The city is still limited with tourism not back to where it was and hybrid/WFH being a real and long-lasting thing. However, things are shifting back to some kind of busier, post-pandemic kind of lifestyle. Second half of the season has been easier to move tickets. Time will tell how this new market takes place.

Unless another, more serious, pandemic arises either due to a new disease or much more destructive coronavirus, I anticipate next season being better in terms of moving tickets.

 

[BroadwayBlue99]

Hockey tickets are not an investment. There might be years where you make a deep run and can pay for much of that season, but they are always a sunk entertainment cost. They should 100% be viewed as a luxury expense and frankly, if they are impacting important costs in your life, you shouldn't be buying them. It's a hard truth and one I had to deal with. I grew up with season tickets and when my parents stopped fronting the bill I had to dip out for the last 7 years. Only now am I in a place where I can "easily" afford them again.

Although prices are high for the Rangers, so are resale opportunities. I realize that it sucks to sell tickets for below what STH paid for face, but you should be happy that you can move them even when taking a hit. If you buy season tickets to some shitty non-big market team, sure they're definitely cheaper, but you're probably eating games entirely due to low demand. With the Rangers, if you can't attend, you can always move tickets, even at a loss, that's really important. So while it may be easy to look at prices for teams that suck or are in shittier markets, it's likely a wash, or even better to buy tickets here because you're not just eating entire games.

We also have to remember this year was a weird year in terms of demand due to the pandemic. Game schedules were not set in stone. People were (and some still are) on edge about large group gatherings. No one was in the office. Travel bans were in place. People were not in the city at all. Corporate meetings that sucked a lot of tickets in the lower bowl were non-existent and are still limited.

The city is still limited with tourism not back to where it was and hybrid/WFH being a real and long-lasting thing. However, things are shifting back to some kind of busier, post-pandemic kind of lifestyle. Second half of the season has been easier to move tickets. Time will tell how this new market takes place.

Unless another, more serious, pandemic arises either due to a new disease or much more destructive coronavirus, I anticipate next season being better in terms of moving tickets.

A very good take on having season tickets.
I have tickets from 1995-1996 to 2004-2005 and ended up giving them up for 11 years after having kids, not being able to go to as many games and not being able to sell half my season like years prior. Kids are older now and love going to games to I started again in 2016.

I was actually very happy with my ability to move my tickets this year. Better than in past years.
Now I did move from 100's on the goal line to lower 200s on the blue line this year, so I don't know if the lower price point helped or if the fact the team was playing good, or a combination of both.

There were times in the 100s that I actually got stuck with tickets and at the whole cost.
This year I sold every game I put up for sale at or close to face value. 1 or 2 games were over face value but not by much maybe $20. I sell about half my full season.

I actually moved from a half season to a full season because the price per game was much less and it was easier to move seats at the lower price point without taking a huge hit. You're always competing with people that have full season if you have half and with those who have had tickets longer than you since their price is lower.

I look at this way. I sell my tickets to subsidize my full season ticket cost. I'm not looking to make money off of my ticket sales. Now depending on how you sell, you even have to report that profit on your taxes which will cut into what you make.

Selling tickets helps subsidize my cost so I can continue to get season tickets. Without those ticket sales at or below face value I couldn't afford the full season. So if I lose $10 or $20 a game I'm ok with that in the bigger scheme of things.

 

[Rangers1926]

Not trying to discourage you so don't take my post the wrong way.
I can only speak from my experience and some conversations I've had with other Season Ticket Holders.

For what it's worth, I moved up from the lower 200's from the 100's and had more success selling tickets this year than in years past.

Last season, I had 2 pairs of tickets, 1 full season pair in sec 119 row 20 and 1 half season pair in sec 120 row 20.

This year I was able to get 4 full season tickets together in 225 Row 7 for the same price as my full pair and half pair last year.
I love where I am in the lower 200's. View of the game is much better than 119/120. Yeah you're higher but no issues with not being able to see corners or far end of the ice. And I'm 2 seats off the aisle and right at the section entrance. I literally walk into the section and my seats are right there, no stairs to go up or down. They're also convenient, 9 times out of 10, I can run out for food/drink/bathroom during a commercial break and easily make it back before play starts.

I was much more successful selling my tickets in 225 Row 7 in sets of 2 or 4 than any other tickets I've had the past since 2016. The breakdown of what I sold as a set of 2 vs a set of 4 was about half and half.
I attribute a good part of that to the lower per game ticket prices in the 200's vs the 100's and I have had some people that just prefer the 200 level.

Past tickets included section 104 row 13, 119/row 20, 120/row 20 and 226 /row 1. Yeah I've moved a few times to get where I want to be.
My 225 Row 7 tickets moved at a decent pace and I've been sold out for this year for a few weeks.

I had tickets in 1995-2005 that I would easily sell half the games but that was pre-renovation and not worth using as a comparison here.

Being more successful doesn't mean making a profit it just means being able to move tickets.
From my experience and talking to others you're lucky to break even.
I think I made a profit on 2 games this year and by profit I mean $20 each game.

I'm happy when I can sell at my face value but most of the time I'm losing $10-20 per game.
I'm not in it for the profit. I sell about half my full season to subsidize the cost of my tickets.
Also if someone buys a few games from me I'll give them a discount too. Often keeps people coming back the next season and helps when you know who you're dealing with.

Something else to keep in mind if you don't get a full season and go for a quarter, or half you're face value is a lot more than a full season ticket holder so you're priced higher from the starts if you're trying to sell at face value. That's one of the reasons I went for 4 full season tickets instead of a pair of full and a pair of half. I was getting killed when selling my half season tickets. It made a lot more sense going for 4 full at a lower price per ticket and being able to sell at a lower price. You just need to put out the money in advance or over the course of 10 months. The first 5 months of payments you don't have tickets to sell.

One last note, there is no rhyme or reason. I've had tickets for a Tuesday night game I didn't think would sell, sell quick and had a Sunday 5:00PM game that took a lot longer than I expected but finally did.

Again, not discouraging you just speaking from my own experience, others may have another opinion.
With the right seats you will come close to your face value but most likely you'll fall a little short.
If you go in with that understanding you'll be ok. Good luck!

I would be interested in buying some games from you next season.

 

[Rangers1926]

I am in section 211 row 7. I need people to come in with me for next season as I lost over $600 as I couldn’t give tickets away this year. I can’t afford to lose money. I hate not to renew after 23 years of being a season ticket holder.

I would be interested in buying some games next season.

 

[Rangers1926]

A very good take on having season tickets.
I have tickets from 1995-1996 to 2004-2005 and ended up giving them up for 11 years after having kids, not being able to go to as many games and not being able to sell half my season like years prior. Kids are older now and love going to games to I started again in 2016.

I was actually very happy with my ability to move my tickets this year. Better than in past years.
Now I did move from 100's on the goal line to lower 200s on the blue line this year, so I don't know if the lower price point helped or if the fact the team was playing good, or a combination of both.

There were times in the 100s that I actually got stuck with tickets and at the whole cost.
This year I sold every game I put up for sale at or close to face value. 1 or 2 games were over face value but not by much maybe $20. I sell about half my full season.

I actually moved from a half season to a full season because the price per game was much less and it was easier to move seats at the lower price point without taking a huge hit. You're always competing with people that have full season if you have half and with those who have had tickets longer than you since their price is lower.

I look at this way. I sell my tickets to subsidize my full season ticket cost. I'm not looking to make money off of my ticket sales. Now depending on how you sell, you even have to report that profit on your taxes which will cut into what you make.

Selling tickets helps subsidize my cost so I can continue to get season tickets. Without those ticket sales at or below face value I couldn't afford the full season. So if I lose $10 or $20 a game I'm ok with that in the bigger scheme of things.

I would be interested in buying some games next season,if looking to sell.

 

[Cygnus 2112]

I have 2 seats, Sec. 223 bar stools. Center ice. Great view, snack stand and bar behind you, ledge for your food and drink. Get up when you want! Stand up when you want! I’m looking to sell 10 games or so next season. PM me if interested.

 

[BroadwayBlue99]

I would be interested in buying some games from you next season.

Hi,
I will post my list for next season once the schedule comes out and I know what I’m selling.
Thanks !l

 

[Jaromir Jagr]

Sorry Delete - Wrong thread

 

[JRinNYC]

More bobble-heads being handed out tonight. Don't know why they didn't give them out on Saturday.

 

[Jaromir Jagr]

Last time they were in the Cup Final get in I think was around 1.5-2K before the series started for the first 2 home games. If they ever had a chance to win the Cup at home, I think we’d be looking at 5-10K get ins.

I think I was in 227 that year and I sold a pair to game 4 for after they lost game 1 for $1300 I believe. So certainly shouldn't be hard to easily recoup if you're willing to sell a game.

 

[Rangers2319]

Prices are 130 fv for first round for west balcony.

Not sure if correct thread or not. I know this is tad early but does anyone have any idea when home game 1 and 2 will be? I know playoffs start 5/2 but I looked at MSG calendar and it looks slammed. I also thought nyr gets first priority?

 

[Jaromir Jagr]

Prices are 130 fv for first round for west balcony.

Not sure if correct thread or not. I know this is tad early but does anyone have any idea when home game 1 and 2 will be? I know playoffs start 5/2 but I looked at MSG calendar and it looks slammed. I also thought nyr gets first priority?

There is nothing on the MSG calendar until May 6th. Likely it will start May 2 or 3 and then 4 or 5 will be game 2.

 

[NYRFAN218]

Prices are 130 fv for first round for west balcony.

Not sure if correct thread or not. I know this is tad early but does anyone have any idea when home game 1 and 2 will be? I know playoffs start 5/2 but I looked at MSG calendar and it looks slammed. I also thought nyr gets first priority?

I would imagine game 1 is Monday or Tuesday and game 2 is Wednesday or Thursday. Will probably depend on who they play and how the rest of the schedule shapes up in terms of specific dates.

And the Rangers do get priority. I think they try to schedule around events already on the calendar but if push comes to shove and it’s necessary, they’ll reschedule something. I know Billy Joel shows around this time always have the disclaimer that they may be moved due to playoff games.

 

[sbjnyc]

I would imagine game 1 is Monday or Tuesday and game 2 is Wednesday or Thursday. Will probably depend on who they play and how the rest of the schedule shapes up in terms of specific dates.

And the Rangers do get priority. I think they try to schedule around events already on the calendar but if push comes to shove and it’s necessary, they’ll reschedule something. I know Billy Joel shows around this time always have the disclaimer that they may be moved due to playoff games.

IIRC they moved a claption show for the rangers.

 

[Jaromir Jagr]

IIRC they moved a claption show for the rangers.

The calendar is really flexible over the next several months. I can't imagine they'd need to reschedule anything already on the books. Perhaps at the end of June, but that's a fairly deep run and a lot of things would have to come into play then still to make it so.

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[Rangers1926]

I have One ticket for 4/29 vs Caps .
Section 223 ,Row 4 for $185 obo.

 

[redwhiteandblue]

Just tossing this out there, but I'm trying to get to some playoff games. Whatever can allow it. I'm sure there will be a few of you looking to get rid of some and still go to the others. Feel free to reach out to me directly if you'd like to make an easier deal.