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[Thunder Muscle]

i got an email reminding me of the resale policy (can't sell more than 1/3 of the tickets on ticketmaster). going to assume that's just a formality as i've sold greater than 80% of my tickets every year i've had them and nothing has happened.

I received that too, which I found odd. Its been in place for a few years but don't believe its enforced. I think its just Ticketmaster too as no limits on transfers.

So did they take 1 home game from us for the in-season tournament? I only count 40 home games this year. I did not see that addressed at all but maybe I missed it.

Every team got scheduled 80 games to start

I missed that, thanks! Wonder if the Bucks will credit me a game?

[Thunder Muscle]

Figured I would start here before engaging with a rep, but has anybody looked into those 3-5 year contracts? I got a call on it, sure no coincidence with the Giannis news break the other say, haha. But is the 5 year a 6% total or year to year? I assume the latter, so max it could go up is 30% of current price. The last 3 years mind has went up 17%, 0 change, and then 11% drop so an average of 2% increase per year. I’d basically be protecting myself from the 2019-2022 timeframe where I averaged 40% increase a season. I just dont want to lock in with so much uncertainty with Giannis and not much youth to get excited about if he were tk leave. If he leaves, Id rather be able to leave if dont like the season price vs being locked in.

[soxperry]

Figured I would start here before engaging with a rep, but has anybody looked into those 3-5 year contracts? I got a call on it, sure no coincidence with the Giannis news break the other say, haha. But is the 5 year a 6% total or year to year? I assume the latter, so max it could go up is 30% of current price. The last 3 years mind has went up 17%, 0 change, and then 11% drop so an average of 2% increase per year. I’d basically be protecting myself from the 2019-2022 timeframe where I averaged 40% increase a season. I just dont want to lock in with so much uncertainty with Giannis and not much youth to get excited about if he were tk leave. If he leaves, Id rather be able to leave if dont like the season price vs being locked in.

yeah, i got a call too. no coincidence at all! although the good way to view it is the owners trying to aggressively pursue all routes to revenue so they can put together the best roster possible. that said, there's absolutely no way i'm signing more than one year at a time, let alone 5. I'm year to year now, and i may stop auto renewing in December so that i can be sure we have Giannis for the season before committing. if that means losing my seats, whatever. i'd rather have different seats than 41 sets of tickets to a rebuild team.

by the way, that massive increase that we got from 19 - 22, that's not happening again. that was a very logical jump as we went from nba irrelevancy to title contender. they are hitting the ceiling on what this market can support as it is. it's not going up much higher save for inflation adjustments. of course, that's my opinion. i feel very safe suggesting that i wouldn't commit to 3 or 5 seasons out of fear of further escalation, though.

[Thunder Muscle]

Figured I would start here before engaging with a rep, but has anybody looked into those 3-5 year contracts? I got a call on it, sure no coincidence with the Giannis news break the other say, haha. But is the 5 year a 6% total or year to year? I assume the latter, so max it could go up is 30% of current price. The last 3 years mind has went up 17%, 0 change, and then 11% drop so an average of 2% increase per year. I’d basically be protecting myself from the 2019-2022 timeframe where I averaged 40% increase a season. I just dont want to lock in with so much uncertainty with Giannis and not much youth to get excited about if he were tk leave. If he leaves, Id rather be able to leave if dont like the season price vs being locked in.

yeah, i got a call too. no coincidence at all! although the good way to view it is the owners trying to aggressively pursue all routes to revenue so they can put together the best roster possible. that said, there's absolutely no way i'm signing more than one year at a time, let alone 5. I'm year to year now, and i may stop auto renewing in December so that i can be sure we have Giannis for the season before committing. if that means losing my seats, whatever. i'd rather have different seats than 41 sets of tickets to a rebuild team.

by the way, that massive increase that we got from 19 - 22, that's not happening again. that was a very logical jump as we went from nba irrelevancy to title contender. they are hitting the ceiling on what this market can support as it is. it's not going up much higher save for inflation adjustments. of course, that's my opinion. i feel very safe suggesting that i wouldn't commit to 3 or 5 seasons out of fear of further escalation, though.

Agreed. I don't think it is unrealistic that if the team falls short again that they don't cash out on Giannis to put themselves in position for the next era. So to your point, I'm going to be tentative to renew automatically as well. Hopefully the perks are good this year too. We shall see. I've sold about 10% of my games in the last week which I guess is not bad.

[LISTEN2JAZZ]

I bought tickets for a Saturday evening game. Any advice on where to stay in Milwaukee? Someplace that’s quick and easy to get to after the game?

[MartyConlonOnTheRun]

I bought tickets for a Saturday evening game. Any advice on where to stay in Milwaukee? Someplace that’s quick and easy to get to after the game?

PM me if interested. I get (sometimes) discounted rate w/parking & breakfast at either Hyatt. HP is only a couple years old and right there. HR is old as hell but better breakfast and better for the bar scene (depending what scene you are in)

[LISTEN2JAZZ]

HR is old as hell but better breakfast and better for the bar scene (depending what scene you are in)

I'm in the "bringing my 10 year old" scene, so the one close to the arena sounds like a good fit. If you have a hookup on a discounted price that's awesome - if not the online prices look reasonable anyway.

[Thunder Muscle]

I bought tickets for a Saturday evening game. Any advice on where to stay in Milwaukee? Someplace that’s quick and easy to get to after the game?

PM me if interested. I get (sometimes) discounted rate w/parking & breakfast at either Hyatt. HP is only a couple years old and right there. HR is old as hell but better breakfast and better for the bar scene (depending what scene you are in)

We are Hilton members, but both of those Hyatts are solid locations. That new Hyatt Place looks nice and like that there are some breweries and bars up that way, although I preferred MKE over the new Pilot the couple times was there. CW in Amherst is like my favorite but the vibe of the Milwaukee one has been super underwhelming the 2-3 times I been there too. But they have good beer. OnTap is a decent bar/grub place up there before or after games.

[Thunder Muscle]

Man, Bucks are really pressing on the 3 or 5 year season holder options. Really makes me think Giannis is a goner, haha!

[Thunder Muscle]

Looks like Ticket Exchange credits are even lower this year. At least ticket prices overall dropped. We can now return and transfer tickets though, which is nice 1+ month in advance of season.

On a baseball site I’m on I saw some big debates as SF Giants apparently flagged and cancelled some people’s season ticket accounts for too much selling. They have since said it was an email error, but always oind of felt it was veiled warning and not something that would actually happen. Interesting none the less.

[MartyConlonOnTheRun]

Looks like Ticket Exchange credits are even lower this year. At least ticket prices overall dropped. We can now return and transfer tickets though, which is nice 1+ month in advance of season.

On a baseball site I’m on I saw some big debates as SF Giants apparently flagged and cancelled some people’s season ticket accounts for too much selling. They have since said it was an email error, but always oind of felt it was veiled warning and not something that would actually happen. Interesting none the less.

If I got my season tickets cancelled they would be doing me a favor. The amount of effort to even break even without a playoff run is probably below min wage.....add in tax consequences in 2024.....no thanks.

I keep renewing because I can afford it and they have Giannis, but its a dumb decision. Should just buy 10 games I care about at the last minute instead of forcing myself to go in a snow storm in January where a friend turns them down last minute ("But let me know next time you have an extra ticket! Would love to see the Warriors game!").

[GoldenAntlers]

What's the standard ticket price for upper level seats these days?

[Thunder Muscle]

Looks like Ticket Exchange credits are even lower this year. At least ticket prices overall dropped. We can now return and transfer tickets though, which is nice 1+ month in advance of season.

On a baseball site I’m on I saw some big debates as SF Giants apparently flagged and cancelled some people’s season ticket accounts for too much selling. They have since said it was an email error, but always oind of felt it was veiled warning and not something that would actually happen. Interesting none the less.

If I got my season tickets cancelled they would be doing me a favor. The amount of effort to even break even without a playoff run is probably below min wage.....add in tax consequences in 2024.....no thanks.

I keep renewing because I can afford it and they have Giannis, but its a dumb decision. Should just buy 10 games I care about at the last minute instead of forcing myself to go in a snow storm in January where a friend turns them down last minute ("But let me know next time you have an extra ticket! Would love to see the Warriors game!").

Yup, this is all truth right here. I keep renewing for maybe another Finals run and maybe getting some cool perks. I could definitely use them to cut the tie for me, but the way they pushing the extended contracts I would be shocked if they cancelled anyone’s season tickets until Giannis renews (if he does).

[Thunder Muscle]

What's the standard ticket price for upper level seats these days?

They lowered mine this year. Im on baseline near row 1 and this year it is about $42/ticket. Last couple years it was like $50/ticket. Interest has been slow yet steady so far for me.

[Thunder Muscle]

Thank Lillard for helping sell some tickets, wow. Even some of the **** early ones albeit under what I paid but overall not losing.

[soxperry]

BEWARE GUYS:

I talked to my rep today and she was pretty adamant that the 1/3 rule is going to be strictly enforced. I asked her "off the record" questions and she said with today's news she fully expects them to be intense about it. I was told 14 is the magic number. You can sell 14 on ticketmaster but more than that and you are very vulnerable to revocation. I asked what happens then and she said you get your tickets pulled and the money paid in becomes a credit. No way of knowing how games that were sold factor in, but i dont want to find out. Personally, i'm not messing around with that.

[Thunder Muscle]

BEWARE GUYS:

I talked to my rep today and she was pretty adamant that the 1/3 rule is going to be strictly enforced. I asked her "off the record" questions and she said with today's news she fully expects them to be intense about it. I was told 14 is the magic number. You can sell 14 on ticketmaster but more than that and you are very vulnerable to revocation. I asked what happens then and she said you get your tickets pulled and the money paid in becomes a credit. No way of knowing how games that were sold factor in, but i dont want to find out. Personally, i'm not messing around with that.

I wonder what Ticketmaster thinks about that being that they probably pay big money and teams are limiting what they can sell through them.

i dont see how they could pull your 23-24 tickets that you already paid for and other people bought. I can certainly see pulling the tickets for NEXT year and anything paid towards NEXT year becomes a credit. Otherwise I think it could be really messy for the team too.

[MartyConlonOnTheRun]

BEWARE GUYS:

I talked to my rep today and she was pretty adamant that the 1/3 rule is going to be strictly enforced. I asked her "off the record" questions and she said with today's news she fully expects them to be intense about it. I was told 14 is the magic number. You can sell 14 on ticketmaster but more than that and you are very vulnerable to revocation. I asked what happens then and she said you get your tickets pulled and the money paid in becomes a credit. No way of knowing how games that were sold factor in, but i dont want to find out. Personally, i'm not messing around with that.

I wonder what Ticketmaster thinks about that being that they probably pay big money and teams are limiting what they can sell through them.

i dont see how they could pull your 23-24 tickets that you already paid for and other people bought. I can certainly see pulling the tickets for NEXT year and anything paid towards NEXT year becomes a credit. Otherwise I think it could be really messy for the team too.

So they would pull out tickets and give us a credit to buy more tickets? Like I guess the penalty is STH pricing but half the time they crazy reduce weekday games below STH and cash last minute on marquee games may be better since you don't know who is playing/not playing.

[Thunder Muscle]

BEWARE GUYS:

I talked to my rep today and she was pretty adamant that the 1/3 rule is going to be strictly enforced. I asked her "off the record" questions and she said with today's news she fully expects them to be intense about it. I was told 14 is the magic number. You can sell 14 on ticketmaster but more than that and you are very vulnerable to revocation. I asked what happens then and she said you get your tickets pulled and the money paid in becomes a credit. No way of knowing how games that were sold factor in, but i dont want to find out. Personally, i'm not messing around with that.

I wonder what Ticketmaster thinks about that being that they probably pay big money and teams are limiting what they can sell through them.

i dont see how they could pull your 23-24 tickets that you already paid for and other people bought. I can certainly see pulling the tickets for NEXT year and anything paid towards NEXT year becomes a credit. Otherwise I think it could be really messy for the team too.

So they would pull out tickets and give us a credit to buy more tickets? Like I guess the penalty is STH pricing but half the time they crazy reduce weekday games below STH and cash last minute on marquee games may be better since you don't know who is playing/not playing.

Yeah, it doesn’t make sense to me either. Plus if someone sells 20 games, how can they just pull the tickets back from those buyers? I don’t know, seems like something that they maybe will regret if enforce. I don’t sell a ton on Ticketmaster so I’m personally fine, but it just another annoyance as Im not making money on **** Bucks tickets, lol. Plus we’re all being taxed on this **** going forward I believe. If they crack down on transferring to friends, family, and occasional random buyers…then we’ll see.

And lets be honest, there is a small chance this thing flops and Bucks say **** it, lets recoup assets while we can. Then good luck with STH renewals.

[soxperry]

Yeah I personally do not understand any of it either but I will not be taking my chances so I've got everything beyond the first 14 tickets on StubHub.