Flanagan: Chiefs are a bunch of liars...

shaneo69 · 09-22-2004, 08:13 AM

Judging by fan response, Chiefs fans are far more bitter about the price of beer at Arrowhead than they are about the price of a ticket.

Tuesday's column about the Chiefs' average season-ticket prices ($67.26) being out of whack with the city's per capita personal income ($32,467) seemed to mildly miff Chiefs season-ticket holders.

But what really irritated the Arrowhead faithful was the information from Team Marketing Report — an independent sports marketing research firm in Chicago — that suggested the Chiefs sold the cheapest beer in the league at $3.75 a pop.

That suggestion drew ridicule and laughter from a sea of beer-drinking Chiefs fans, who responded with voice mails and e-mails.

“A beer at Arrowhead for $3.75?” one fan wrote. “Are they joking? Please, please tell me where I can find a beer that cheap at Arrowhead.”

Sure enough, the folks at Team Marketing Report were misled by a survey returned to them by the Chiefs.

Becky Wallace, editor at Team Marketing, said her company sent out surveys to all NFL teams before the season started, asking for each team's ticket, parking and basic concession prices.

Wallace said the Chiefs sent the survey back to her with the following information: Small beer, $3.75; small soft drink, $2.25; regular-size hot dog, $3.50.

The truth? According to Centerplate (formerly Volume Services), the concessionaire for Truman Sports Complex, the cheapest beer at Arrowhead is $6. The cheapest soft drink is $4. And the cheapest hot dog is $3.75.

Oops.

Why the big discrepancy? Chiefs director of ticket operations Doug Hopkins said he wasn't sure, because he only filled out the top half of the survey — the one regarding ticket prices (which we confirmed to be accurate).

As for the rest of the survey, we're not sure who filled it out. Wallace Bennett, director of marketing and sales for the Chiefs, did not return a phone call.

Logical · 09-22-2004, 09:42 AM

The Chiefs would lie, what a shock!

**BigRedChief** · 09-22-2004, 09:50 AM

first Priestgate and now Beergate

milkman · 09-22-2004, 10:01 AM

It's all Carl's Fault!
The organization is just a reflection of the man in charge.

NewChief · 09-22-2004, 10:04 AM

As penance, I think they should be forced to run a $2 drafts special to make up for it.

BigChiefFan · 09-22-2004, 10:05 AM

The money-machine is being scrutinized? Wow.

BIG_DADDY · 09-22-2004, 10:05 AM

That's why you get a flask.

Chiefnj · 09-22-2004, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewChief

As penance, I think they should be forced to run a $2 drafts special to make up for it.

I don't think you'd get Warfield off the concession line and back in the game after halftime.

BigChiefFan · 09-22-2004, 10:12 AM

BTW, it was $15.00 for TWO beers. Two beers!!!! Where's my refund, Carl?

**ChiTown** · 09-22-2004, 10:22 AM

I never buy beer at Arrowhead. I load up prior to the game, and sneak in what I need during. What a bunch of hijackers....

BigChiefFan · 09-22-2004, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiTown

I never buy beer at Arrowhead. I load up prior to the game, and sneak in what I need during. What a bunch of hijackers....

We drink before the game as well, but you gotta have one at Arrowhead. That's what I work for. I hate the price, but I likes da beer.

David. · 09-22-2004, 10:26 AM

drinking beer is what tailgating is for.

**ChiTown** · 09-22-2004, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigChiefFan

We drink before the game as well, but you gotta have one at Arrowhead. That's what I work for. I hate the price, but I likes da beer.

No thank ye. I have a little flask or whatever that I nip on during the game. Those a-holes aren't getting my hard earned money to rent a couple of $7 12 oz beers.

tburg · 09-22-2004, 11:08 AM

A bigger question is how did that make it to print? Talk about being out of touch with reality, I read that article and questioned the price right away.

**J Diddy** · 09-22-2004, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiefnj

I don't think you'd get Warfield off the concession line and back in the game after halftime.

09-22-2004, 08:13 AM
shaneo69 Smug Weasel Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bleachers at Busch Casino cash: $10004900	Flanagan: Chiefs are a bunch of liars... Judging by fan response, Chiefs fans are far more bitter about the price of beer at Arrowhead than they are about the price of a ticket. Tuesday's column about the Chiefs' average season-ticket prices ($67.26) being out of whack with the city's per capita personal income ($32,467) seemed to mildly miff Chiefs season-ticket holders. But what really irritated the Arrowhead faithful was the information from Team Marketing Report — an independent sports marketing research firm in Chicago — that suggested the Chiefs sold the cheapest beer in the league at $3.75 a pop. That suggestion drew ridicule and laughter from a sea of beer-drinking Chiefs fans, who responded with voice mails and e-mails. “A beer at Arrowhead for $3.75?” one fan wrote. “Are they joking? Please, please tell me where I can find a beer that cheap at Arrowhead.” Sure enough, the folks at Team Marketing Report were misled by a survey returned to them by the Chiefs. Becky Wallace, editor at Team Marketing, said her company sent out surveys to all NFL teams before the season started, asking for each team's ticket, parking and basic concession prices. Wallace said the Chiefs sent the survey back to her with the following information: Small beer, $3.75; small soft drink, $2.25; regular-size hot dog, $3.50. The truth? According to Centerplate (formerly Volume Services), the concessionaire for Truman Sports Complex, the cheapest beer at Arrowhead is $6. The cheapest soft drink is $4. And the cheapest hot dog is $3.75. Oops. Why the big discrepancy? Chiefs director of ticket operations Doug Hopkins said he wasn't sure, because he only filled out the top half of the survey — the one regarding ticket prices (which we confirmed to be accurate). As for the rest of the survey, we're not sure who filled it out. Wallace Bennett, director of marketing and sales for the Chiefs, did not return a phone call.
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