Chiefs Arrowhead Club Level - FAIL

Strongside · 04:46 PM

I'm not sure what idiot at arrowhead keeps setting the club level prices where they are, but apparently they aren't getting the picture. I realize this has been discussed here before, but it's outrageous that we started to see the CL almost completely empty 3 years ago and that it's not been fixed. It's been hard to find data on ticket prices, but I found some.

In 2008, just four years ago, these were the prices listed on the Chiefs website.

In continuation of the Chiefs long-standing policy, the taxpayers of Jackson County, Missouri will receive a pre-sale opportunity to purchase single-game tickets for Chiefs home games during the upcoming 2008 season on Tuesday, July 22nd and Wednesday July 23rd, beginning at 10:00 AM. Tickets may be purchased in person at the Arrowhead box office or at participating Kansas City Ticketmaster Ticket Centers. Ticket prices for Chiefs home games begin at $105-115 (club level) and range downward to $81-94 (field level) and $41-83 (upper level).

As you can see, the most expensive ticket in the stadium was $115. Compare that to the current price of $270 and take into consideration that we've had a deep economic shitstorm since then and it's easy to see that these prices are just way off. Granted, the stadium has undergone a renovation but the view from these seats didn't change and, if I'm not mistaken, neither did the inclusiveness of the club level seating. A lot of those seats may be reserved for corporate sales...if this is the case, then that strategy isn't working, should be ditched and the prices lowered to suit the general public. Another common misconception is that the seats are empty because the fans that hold those tickets can go up into the suites, which isn't true. I've sat in the CL several times and have never had access to a suite.

Mark Donovan addressed the 'yellow seats' a couple of years ago but, as we saw last year and yesterday, whatever their solution was, didn't work.

Here's what Donovan said:

"We've seen the yellow seats," Donovan acknowledged on 810 WHB Tuesday morning.
For all those who have sent in an email asking the question, here's your answer: "We think we mis-priced those," he said. "What we're doing this year is we're going to roll out a new pricing plan for the end zones and corner of the club level and those prices will go down."

I'm not sure if the prices actually did go down or not, but the fact is that the seats remain empty. It's an eyesore on TV and it's a damn shame when you're at the games and Arrowhead looks like a shell of it's former self.

The ticket prices don't match the product on the field or the struggling economy...parking is damn near $30, which is insane as well...and it needs to be fixed.

ToxSocks · 09-10-2012, 04:41 PM

Almost $300 for a Ticket?

**** that noise.

Deberg_1990 · 09-10-2012, 04:42 PM

Clark only wants rich white guys.

In58men · 09-10-2012, 04:42 PM

**Bugeater** · 09-10-2012, 04:42 PM

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stonedstooge · 09-10-2012, 04:43 PM

Clar Khunt says "**** you"

MIAdragon · 09-10-2012, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Detoxing

Almost $300 for a Ticket?

**** that noise.

Especially to watch the anal pounding taken every Sunday.

Strongside · 09-10-2012, 04:44 PM

Here are the current ticket prices. Looks like those club seats aren't even offered for single games, which means that if STH don't buy them, they remain empty. This is just idiotic.

Bump · 09-10-2012, 04:45 PM

they are seriously $270 just to sit in the mid section? JFC

Do they not realize that this is Kansas City! The midwest! Sort of blue collar ya know?

It's not Manhattan, NY.

They are always empty when they show it on TV. Dumbasses.

CaliforniaChief · 09-10-2012, 04:46 PM

There are several things in life that you can count on:

1. Death
2. Taxes
3. The Club Section being empty every game.

Priest31kc · 09-10-2012, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strongside

Here are the current ticket prices. Looks like those club seats aren't even offered for single games, which means that if STH don't buy them, they remain empty. This is just idiotic.

Wow. Well until they change that, Arrowhead will never look full again. Club level wasn't even full for the 2010 playoff game....

And they need to paint the damn seats red so it doesn't look as empty...

God this franchise is stupid.

**Bwana** · 09-10-2012, 04:50 PM

Yeah, I noticed that as well while watching the game yesterday. The Club Level was a graveyard.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 09-10-2012, 04:50 PM

Considering there were open seats all over the place, I'm not really concerned that the Club level is/looks empty.

The upper deck wasn't full either, and those seats are cheap.

Arrowhead hasn't had a legitimate sellout since the 2006 Thanksgiving Night game.

Bump · 09-10-2012, 04:51 PM

Clark Hunt should be embarrassed and ashamed, but too bad he doesn't really care.

Raiderhater · 09-10-2012, 04:54 PM

I don't doubt that prices have had an impact. However I think there is another factor as well. The new suites behind the seating are open to the club level ticket holders. I think the wine and cheesers are hiding out inside making the place look less full than it actually is.

09-10-2012, 04:39 PM
Strongside Mahomes or GTFO Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: KC Casino cash: $4334282	Arrowhead Club Level - FAIL I'm not sure what idiot at arrowhead keeps setting the club level prices where they are, but apparently they aren't getting the picture. I realize this has been discussed here before, but it's outrageous that we started to see the CL almost completely empty 3 years ago and that it's not been fixed. It's been hard to find data on ticket prices, but I found some. In 2008, just four years ago, these were the prices listed on the Chiefs website. In continuation of the Chiefs long-standing policy, the taxpayers of Jackson County, Missouri will receive a pre-sale opportunity to purchase single-game tickets for Chiefs home games during the upcoming 2008 season on Tuesday, July 22nd and Wednesday July 23rd, beginning at 10:00 AM. Tickets may be purchased in person at the Arrowhead box office or at participating Kansas City Ticketmaster Ticket Centers. Ticket prices for Chiefs home games begin at $105-115 (club level) and range downward to $81-94 (field level) and $41-83 (upper level). As you can see, the most expensive ticket in the stadium was $115. Compare that to the current price of $270 and take into consideration that we've had a deep economic shitstorm since then and it's easy to see that these prices are just way off. Granted, the stadium has undergone a renovation but the view from these seats didn't change and, if I'm not mistaken, neither did the inclusiveness of the club level seating. A lot of those seats may be reserved for corporate sales...if this is the case, then that strategy isn't working, should be ditched and the prices lowered to suit the general public. Another common misconception is that the seats are empty because the fans that hold those tickets can go up into the suites, which isn't true. I've sat in the CL several times and have never had access to a suite. Mark Donovan addressed the 'yellow seats' a couple of years ago but, as we saw last year and yesterday, whatever their solution was, didn't work. Here's what Donovan said: "We've seen the yellow seats," Donovan acknowledged on 810 WHB Tuesday morning. For all those who have sent in an email asking the question, here's your answer: "We think we mis-priced those," he said. "What we're doing this year is we're going to roll out a new pricing plan for the end zones and corner of the club level and those prices will go down." I'm not sure if the prices actually did go down or not, but the fact is that the seats remain empty. It's an eyesore on TV and it's a damn shame when you're at the games and Arrowhead looks like a shell of it's former self. The ticket prices don't match the product on the field or the struggling economy...parking is damn near $30, which is insane as well...and it needs to be fixed. Last edited by Strongside; 09-10-2012 at 04:46 PM..
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09-10-2012, 04:44 PM	#8
Strongside Mahomes or GTFO Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: KC Casino cash: $4334282	Here are the current ticket prices. Looks like those club seats aren't even offered for single games, which means that if STH don't buy them, they remain empty. This is just idiotic. __________________
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09-10-2012, 04:45 PM	#9
Bump YOU take YOUR seat Join Date: Nov 2007 Casino cash: $-1604895	they are seriously $270 just to sit in the mid section? JFC Do they not realize that this is Kansas City! The midwest! Sort of blue collar ya know? It's not Manhattan, NY. They are always empty when they show it on TV. Dumbasses.
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09-10-2012, 04:50 PM	#12
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09-10-2012, 04:50 PM	#13
OnTheWarpath15 MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2071115	Considering there were open seats all over the place, I'm not really concerned that the Club level is/looks empty. The upper deck wasn't full either, and those seats are cheap. Arrowhead hasn't had a legitimate sellout since the 2006 Thanksgiving Night game.
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09-10-2012, 04:51 PM	#14
Bump YOU take YOUR seat Join Date: Nov 2007 Casino cash: $-1604895	Clark Hunt should be embarrassed and ashamed, but too bad he doesn't really care.
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09-10-2012, 04:54 PM	#15
Raiderhater Tried it on and it fit Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: A Webb of chaos Casino cash: $-1547979	I don't doubt that prices have had an impact. However I think there is another factor as well. The new suites behind the seating are open to the club level ticket holders. I think the wine and cheesers are hiding out inside making the place look less full than it actually is. __________________ "Serious sport has nothing to do with fair play. It is bound up with hatred, jealousy, boastfulness, and disregard of all the rules." -- George Orwell, Shooting an Elephant
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