Season Ticket Prices are going up

[Creation88]

If you're thinking about renewing for next season double check your invoice and price map before you do so. My tickets went up more than 15%. :nope

[Bruno]

Wow, 15% is a lot.

For reference between last year and this year, the average NBA ticket price went up by 3.5%:
http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/8945052/nhl-ticket-price-hike-surpasses-other-leagues

[EricB]

Costs go up. Taxes have been raised and those above pass on the cost. Plain and simple.

[objective]

they have trouble selling tickets now . . . good luck on that.

[Buddy Holly]

they have trouble selling tickets now . . . good luck on that.

They do? Can you back that claim up because from what I know and seemed, they don't.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Just when I'm thinking about splitting a season with a friend in SA..

[Das Texan]

Typical response from Tpark.

Taxes didnt go up 15%.

[objective]

They do? Can you back that claim up because from what I know and seemed, they don't.

all the empty seats plus the repeated non-sellout playoff games isn't enough for you?

[Mel_13]

I very much doubt that the average price of a season ticket will increase 15%.

There have been numerous changes to the season price map over the years. I just did a cursory comparison of the 2013-14 price map to the one from 2006-07, which is the oldest one I could find without much digging. There are now 23 price zones compared to 13 zones in 06-07. Whether your price has gone up, down, or remained about the same has everything to do with where your seats are. What really stands out at first glance are the changes to make season tickets more affordable for average fans. There are at least 2000-3000 seats that are substantially less expensive for 13-14 than they were in 06-07 ($495-607 per full season ticket compared to $945 eight years ago).

To the OP: check how the new map affected your situation. You may be in one of the last rows in your zone. Moving back a couple of rows could possibly yield significant savings.

For myself, 13-14 will be my 10th year with season tickets. There was a nominal increase in the price of my tickets, but that will be the first price increase I have seen since becoming a season ticket holder.

[baseline bum]

LOL TPark made a "Thanks Obama" post in all seriousness.

[Buddy Holly]

all the empty seats plus the repeated non-sellout playoff games isn't enough for you?

Ah, so you don't have any actual proof. You do understand the Spurs have one of the highest renewal rates in the NBA, over 12k season ticket holders and number 8 in percentage occupied, just behind the Lakers. But hey, nothing beats your anecdotal evidence.

[capek]

What really stands out at first glance are the changes to make season tickets more affordable for average fans. There are at least 2000-3000 seats that are substantially less expensive for 13-14 than they were in 06-07 ($495-607 per full season ticket compared to $945 eight years ago).


Progressive taxation FTW! :tu

Another reason to love the Spurs :lol

[T Park]

Typical response from Tpark.

Taxes didnt go up 15%.


costs plus taxes.

[T Park]

LOL TPark made a "Thanks Obama" post in all seriousness.

yup with California going to 13% plus the federal raises. Im paying over 50%.

Its just freakin dandy.

[baseline bum]

yup with California going to 13% plus the federal raises. Im paying over 50%.

Its just freakin dandy.

What does Obama have to do with California? And why are you there in the first place? California has had high income tax rates for years.

[Horry For 3!]

Shit.... I thought about buying season tickets next year for the first time ever. But I actually have the money to do it now. In what range do season tickets cost in the Plaza level?

[ploto]

For myself, 13-14 will be my 10th year with season tickets. There was a nominal increase in the price of my tickets, but that will be the first price increase I have seen since becoming a season ticket holder.

For 9 years, you never had a price increase? When I had tickets, they went up every year.

[Creation88]

I very much doubt that the average price of a season ticket will increase 15%.

There have been numerous changes to the season price map over the years. I just did a cursory comparison of the 2013-14 price map to the one from 2006-07, which is the oldest one I could find without much digging. There are now 23 price zones compared to 13 zones in 06-07. Whether your price has gone up, down, or remained about the same has everything to do with where your seats are. What really stands out at first glance are the changes to make season tickets more affordable for average fans. There are at least 2000-3000 seats that are substantially less expensive for 13-14 than they were in 06-07 ($495-607 per full season ticket compared to $945 eight years ago).

To the OP: check how the new map affected your situation. You may be in one of the last rows in your zone. Moving back a couple of rows could possibly yield significant savings.

For myself, 13-14 will be my 10th year with season tickets. There was a nominal increase in the price of my tickets, but that will be the first price increase I have seen since becoming a season ticket holder.

please PM me the price map for 06-07.....i'd like to compare myself.

[Mel_13]

For 9 years, you never had a price increase? When I had tickets, they went up every year.

True. I've been very fortunate with the price map changes over the years.


please PM me the price map for 06-07.....i'd like to compare myself.

PM me an email address and I'll be happy to send it your way.

[spurs10]

Season tickets is a very cool thing. I envy you guys, although I'm thankful to make a game or two every month!
:flag:

[robino2001]

Mine went up less than $1 per seat per game... I figured they just wanted to make it a nice, round number :)

[Splits]

yup with California going to 13% plus the federal raises. Im paying over 50%.

Its just freakin dandy.

Federal taxes have not been raised on any income since 2001 until this year when income over $400k/yr goes from 36 to 39.6%. You're either a dirtbag wealthy exec who screws people out of their money and can't get enough or, more likely, some ignorant teabagger who swallows mouthloads of Limbaugh/Hannity/Faux sperm.

[Splits]

Actually check that: "Federal taxes have not been raised on any income since 1993 until this year when income over $400k/yr goes from 36 to 39.6%"

[ElNono]

League Pass + 65" HDTV FTW

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Federal taxes have not been raised on any income since 2001 until this year when income over $400k/yr goes from 36 to 39.6%. You're either a dirtbag wealthy exec who screws people out of their money and can't get enough or, more likely, some ignorant teabagger who swallows mouthloads of Limbaugh/Hannity/Faux sperm.

So everyone making good money is a dirtbag? Nice generalization.

[Splits]

So everyone making good money is a dirtbag? Nice generalization.

If they complain on a sports message board about a 3.6% increase in federal taxes on income over $400k/year when their taxes haven't gone up in 20 years, then yes I am making an accurate generalization that they are a dirtbag.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

If they complain on a sports message board about a 3.6% increase in federal taxes on income over $400k/year when their taxes haven't gone up in 20 years, then yes I am making an accurate generalization that they are a dirtbag.

That 3.6% is over $14K at the minimum per year, which is far more than the average season ticket's price so there's a bit of a reason to complain, even though it's always nice and easy when the taxes go up for other people and not yourself.

[Spur|n|Austin]

League Pass + 65" HDTV FTW

I have a large TV and FSSW as well, but there is no comparison to actually being there; ESPECIALLY if you have killer seats like the ones you usually get when you seem them.

[LongtimeSpursFan]

My season tickets prices went up. Which means I will not renew for next year. Damn NBA lockout because owners complain they are losing money so they cut player salaries and still raise my ticket prices. Looks like the only people that benefitted from lockout are NBA owners. After all that double speak about how much they love the fans they still stick it to us.

[Splits]

That 3.6% is over $14K at the minimum per year, which is far more than the average season ticket's price so there's a bit of a reason to complain, even though it's always nice and easy when the taxes go up for other people and not yourself.

You obviously have no concept of marginal tax rates. It is $0 minimum per year increase, because every dollar under $400k/year sees no change in tax rates. If you make half a million per year, only $100k is taxed at the additional 3.6% for a grand total of $3600 tax increase for someone who makes HALF A MILLION DOLLARS A YEAR. And that is not including deductions and all the other loopholes that the top 1% bribe their congressman to sneak into the law. So get your facts straight. Or better yet GTFO.

[z0sa]

Unfortunately I can't afford them for next season regardless of whether they go up or not :\

[Beaverfuzz]

League Pass + 65" HDTV FTW

Now if League Pass broadcast every game in HD...we'd be on to something.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

You obviously have no concept of marginal tax rates. It is $0 minimum per year increase, because every dollar under $400k/year sees no change in tax rates. If you make half a million per year, only $100k is taxed at the additional 3.6% for a grand total of $3600 tax increase for someone who makes HALF A MILLION DOLLARS A YEAR. And that is not including deductions and all the other loopholes that the top 1% bribe their congressman to sneak into the law. So get your facts straight. Or better yet GTFO.

Fair enough, I don't live in the USA so I admit I'm not familiar with the tax rates. You seem to have a lot of rage in you though, seek advice and help.

[Spurs9]

I can always get good deals outside of paying full price, none issue for me.

[SequSpur]

Got damn mel....the fuckin tickets go up every got damn year. Wtf? Unless you started on the first floor and now your sitting on the roof that shit has changed...tell the truth..I go through this shit every year... And buddy...they aren't selling all their tickets anymore...you can get stubhub tix for $2. Tons of them... Anyways...who gives a shit anyway..the nba is bankrolling right now...spurs are worth 500 mill....watch em on tv....

[Mel_13]

Got damn mel....the fuckin tickets go up every got damn year. Wtf? Unless you started on the first floor and now your sitting on the roof that shit has changed...tell the truth..I go through this shit every year... And buddy...they aren't selling all their tickets anymore...you can get stubhub tix for $2. Tons of them... Anyways...who gives a shit anyway..the nba is bankrolling right now...spurs are worth 500 mill....watch em on tv....

Same seats for 10 years.

[Creation88]

so i just got an email....

usually we are granted 1 upgraded regular season game a year to the lower bowl....well this year you get to choose between 1 preseason game at lower level plus a "fan experience" or 1 upgrade to the HEB fan zone (upper bowl) for a regular season game.

complete crap.

[exstatic]

Got damn mel....the fuckin tickets go up every got damn year. Wtf? Unless you started on the first floor and now your sitting on the roof that shit has changed...tell the truth..I go through this shit every year... And buddy...they aren't selling all their tickets anymore...you can get stubhub tix for $2. Tons of them... Anyways...who gives a shit anyway..the nba is bankrolling right now...spurs are worth 500 mill....watch em on tv....

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