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[Too Expensive] Tickets are too expensive

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by htwnbandit, Nov 4, 2014.

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  1. Rip Van Rocket

    Rip Van Rocket Contributing Member

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    That's been done before. The team just goes to another city.
     
  2. dharocks

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    "And now fans, make some noise for your... LOUISVILLE ROCKETS!!!"
     
  3. photojoe

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    Went to the Rockets-Celtics game. Obviously not the best competition, and we were way up in the top sections. But it was opening night. And I paid about $20 per seat.

    I agree though. I would love to sit closer, but they are just so expensive. Then, when you get to the stadium, it looks like maybe only 1/2-3/4 of the seats are full in those sections.
     
  4. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    Fact is though those seats are sold and the money they generate pays for the majority of the players salaries. I'm glad there are people willing to pay $25k for a seat a year down there.
     
  5. Harden2Dwight

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    my tickets to the celtics game was 50 bucks...in basically the same area my tickets to the mavs game coming up is 68 bucks. depends on the opponent.
     
  6. WhoMikeJames

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    Take advantage of..

    discounts through Clutchfans
    Rockets promotions
    craigslist
    flashseats

    If you're lucky you will find good value. I managed to get lower bowl tickets $20 cheaper than face-value through a promotion posted in the GARM a month or so ago ( this one ... http://bbs.clutchfans.net/showthread.php?t=258541&highlight=united)
     
  7. tmacman

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    Tickets starting at $23 on Flash Seats...
     
  8. Tfor3

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    Yes, Les made MM agree to spread that deal over 25 yrs:eek: or so.,..
     
  9. seclusion

    seclusion rip chadwick

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    Thanks for that post. I was about to buy tickets then I saw the prices on a) rockets.com b) stubhub and balked. Bought 2 for $27.50 each, not bad compared to the $50ish they were trying to charge on the Rockets website...
     
  10. JHarden713

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    I got 3 tickets vs San Antonio section 116, row 16 for 300$, not bad
     
  11. JHarden713

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    on Flash Seats
     
  12. shastarocket

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    Speaking of tickets, why is the rockets/toyotacentertix interface so atrocious? Unreadable captchas, timers everywhere, inability to chose specific seats and exorbitant transaction fees!

    In contrast i had an excellent experience buying tix for the Celtics in Boston. Toyota center should be embarrassed that they peddle that crap out year after year
     
  13. Verbal Christ

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    Bring back the Family Night packages!
     
  14. Jake Tower

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    So be it.

    Harris County is still paying for Astrodome renovations from 1989 to appease Bud Adams.
     
  15. Jiramisu

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    I live in LA and had to pay $203/ticket for the second level for the season opener...be grateful guys T___T
     
  16. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    How about you just not go to games. You won't be missed.
     
  17. Jake Tower

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    Cool. Refund my taxes that go to the financing.
     
  18. jscmedia

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    We watched the PRE-season game against the Spurs in teh lower bowl. Worth every penny. When you have a super talented and entertaining team like this years', it's worth it.

    and the benefits were kinda nice too ! Go Rockets Gurl ! (my wife...lol)

    Every one's a Winner baby, that's the truth...etc/
     
  19. rhino17

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    in my experience, YES, Rocket's tickets are relatively expensive compared to most teams

    I go to Nuggets games fairly regularly for about 1/4 of the price of a Rocket's ticket generally
     
  20. BONIERO1576

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    Yeah, the tickets are broken down into A,B,C,D an early season match up vs. the Spurs or Dallas are obviously A games (ie the most expensive). You can see a lot of good games in the B and C range for cheaper. PHX, Portland, Chicago, GS and Memphis will probably all be good games with cheap tickets.
     

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