Sabres raise tix prices 5x's the inflation rate

[BillsSabresB.C.T. Fan]

The most expensive seats, 200 Club level, are rising from $74 to $80 (an 8 percent increase). Other tickets jumping by $6 are 200 Ends ($59 to $65, 10 percent) and 100 Level Preferred ($53 to $59, 11 percent). The other three sections in the 100 Level are going up $4 per game, increases that range from 10 percent in 100 Level II ($42 to $46) to 15 percent in 100 Level IV ($27 to $31).
Fans in the highest level face an increase of $3 per game. Seats in 300 Level I are rising from $32 to $35, a 9 percent hike. Patrons in 300 Levels III and IV will see an 18 percent increase, from $17 to $20 per game.

Pricing for individual games will come later.

Escalating numbers throughout the league forced the Sabres’ hand. The salary cap is expected to rise from $50.3 million to about $56 million, the second straight $6 million jump.

The bump in ticket prices will generate more revenue for player salaries. The Sabres must spend more to retain their piece of revenue sharing.

The distribution established by the collective bargaining agreement is partly based on teams spending and earning a certain amount.

“We have to keep pace with the rest of the league or we’re going to lose our revenue sharing,” Quinn said. “It’s really that simple. And we have to be able to increase the payroll.

“You have to have, on average, the same percentage growth as the rest of the league or there’s severe reductions in [revenue sharing].”

The increase comes a month after the Sabres concluded a disappointing season by missing the playoffs.

“The flip side of it is coming off a season we had two years ago [making the Eastern Conference finals], we didn’t increase our prices in the first two rounds of the playoffs,” Quinn said. “I think if you take the tenure of our ownership on the whole, have we gouged prices? The answer is no, not at all. I’m real comfortable with it.”

http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/sabresnhl/story/348002.html

[BillsSabresB.C.T. Fan]

http://cdn.nhl.com/sabres/images/upload/2007/05/seating_chart07.jpg

2008-09 SEASON TICKET PRICING
HSBC Arena Price Levels
Per Game Package
200 Club Lvl $80.00 $3,280
200 Club End $65.00 $2,665
100 Pref Rinkside $75.00 $3,075
100 Lvl II Rinkside $61.00 $2,501
100 Lvl III Rinkside $50.00 $2,050
100 Lvl Preferred $59.00 $2,419
100 Lvl II $46.00 $1,886
100 Lvl III $35.00 $1,435
100 Lvl IV $31.00 $1,271
300 Lvl 1 $35.00 $1,435
300 Lvl II $26.00 $1,066
300 Lvl III $20.00 $820
300 Lvl IV $20.00 $820

http://sabres.nhl.com/tickets/seasons.htm

[Dr. Lecter]

Expected. Still lower than 4 years ago.

And, with the cap going up another 6 million or so, necessary.

[Michael82]

Watch how fast the season ticket level drops this year. :ill:

[Ebenezer]

the rate of inflation of ticket prices has nothing to do with the rate of inflation :rolleyes:

[YardRat]

Somebody has to pay for the all the high-priced, veteran leaders the team is trying to hang on to.

[YardRat]

I can't believe I kept a straight face through that entire post.

[Michael82]

Somebody has to pay for the all the high-priced, veteran leaders the team is trying to hang on to.
:lmao: :laughing:

:rofl:

[Michael82]

I can't believe I kept a straight face through that entire post.
I couldn't keep a straight face even when reading it. :rofl:

[CuseJetsFan83]

good if there aren't as many season tickets, i should have no chance snagging some and going again with mikey and the lecter

[chernobylwraiths]

good if there aren't as many season tickets, i should have no chance snagging some and going again with mikey and the lecter

I often sell my ticket, especially for weeknight games. When the schedule comes out, let the good doctor know what games you might be interested in attending.

[Michael82]

good if there aren't as many season tickets, i should have no chance snagging some and going again with mikey and the lecter
Good idea! Speaking of which...did I ever show these to you?

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t138/Mikey82_photos/Buffalo%20Sabres%20vs%20Florida%20Panthers%202-10-08/Photo010.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t138/Mikey82_photos/Buffalo%20Sabres%20vs%20Florida%20Panthers%202-10-08/Photo011.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t138/Mikey82_photos/Buffalo%20Sabres%20vs%20Florida%20Panthers%202-10-08/Photo013.jpg

[BlackMetalNinja]

not creepy at all Mikey.... not at all...

[RockStar36]

Holy stalker Mikey

[hydro]

Mikey has all the makings of a P.I.

[JD]

LMFAO i was just going to type "wow hey creeper" hahaaaa

[Michael82]

not creepy at all Mikey.... not at all...
:evil:

[BillsSabresB.C.T. Fan]

good if there aren't as many season tickets, i should have no chance snagging some and going again with mikey and the lecter

:shakeno: if Sabres season tickets holders decide not to renew there's still a waiting list that fans are on that couldn't get season tix in 2007 season when all the games were sold out.

[RockStar36]

They should raise the prices. That is how they make a profit. You want them to spend but don't want to contribute? That makes sense.

[CuseJetsFan83]

They should raise the prices. That is how they make a profit. You want them to spend but don't want to contribute? That makes sense.

i have no problems shelling out 100-175 for 2 tickets to a sabres game for lowers...

or 100-125 for uppers

i have the demand, just not close enough.... but i am a "waiting list" member :-P

[Michael82]

i have no problems shelling out 100-175 for 2 tickets to a sabres game for lowers...

or 100-125 for uppers

i have the demand, just not close enough.... but i am a "waiting list" member :-P
How come you didn't reply to the pictures that I took? :mad:

:mikey:

[CuseJetsFan83]

How come you didn't reply to the pictures that I took? :mad:

:mikey:

lol...... sorry ive been super tired lately.... the first 2 pics are nice.... last one's a tad blurry, but yeah, kinda creepy how close that came out when you were in the 300's lol

[Michael82]

lol...... sorry ive been super tired lately.... the first 2 pics are nice.... last one's a tad blurry, but yeah, kinda creepy how close that came out when you were in the 300's lol
yeah it is pretty cool how close they came out. Apparently this camera is good for stalking. I should use it when I see a hot girl in the 100 levels and snap photos. :evil:


:mikey:

[THATHURMANATOR]

Watch how fast the season ticket level drops this year. :ill:
BUT THIS IS HOCKEY TOWN USA!!

What a bunch of band Wagon DOUCHE BAGS!

[RockStar36]

BUT THIS IS HOCKEY TOWN USA!!

What a bunch of band Wagon DOUCHE BAGS!

It's sad, isn't it?

[Michael82]

BUT THIS IS HOCKEY TOWN USA!!

What a bunch of band Wagon DOUCHE BAGS!
Hockey Town USA my ass! Do you rememberhow empty the arena was before the lockout? :ill:

[RockStar36]

Hockey Town USA my ass! Do you rememberhow empty the arena was before the lockout? :ill:

Exactly.

And two years being top team and one non-playoff season later and people are already hopping off the wagon. Those people really piss me off.

[Michael82]

Exactly.

And two years being top team and one non-playoff season later and people are already hopping off the wagon. Those people really piss me off.
Now that I have experienced Sabres hockey in person, I'm on that bandwagon for good. I will definitely be renewing my mini-pack or maybe going in season tickets with Lecter if he gets extras.... :up:

[CuseJetsFan83]

if i was just an hour closer i'd totally go to as many games as possible... but coming from syracuse..... its hard...... i might hit up a game or two next year :-P