They have reduced rate season tickets for those who are 20 to 30. There are also Cy's Pack tickets available. I don't buy pop at convenience stores, don't drink in bars, and only occasionally eat out. There are ways of economizing. The season ticket costs the same, you just get one less game. So it isn't an INCREASE. It is a reduction is size of what you are purchasing. Happens in food packaging all the time.
No talk on ticket prices?
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They have reduced rate season tickets for those who are 20 to 30. There are also Cy's Pack tickets available. I don't buy pop at convenience stores, don't drink in bars, and only occasionally eat out. There are ways of economizing. The season ticket costs the same, you just get one less game. So it isn't an INCREASE. It is a reduction is size of what you are purchasing. Happens in food packaging all the time.
Maybe I do all of those things as well. In fact I'm on a meal plan so I don't drink pop at all, I haven't been to a bar since Veishea last year, and I eat out no more than once per week.
I'm just saying, maybe other people are doing these things. Maybe we aren't taking extravagent vacations or filling up our gas guzzling SUV's. I car pool to work with a co-worker so I only drive to work and back every other week as well.
They may do that in food packaging, frankly I don't really pay that close of attention to it. There is one difference here though: I have to eat to survive. That isn't the case with ISU football.
I'm just saying, please stop acting like ticket increases are no big deal. Because they are a big deal to some people. I'm not making these posts to complain about my financial situation because honestly I consider myself very well off. I live in what I think is a great house, I have a great wife, and my car, for all it's crappiness, gets me to work and back with little worry.
All I know is 2 years ago I tailgated and went to games with 10 people. Our group is down to 4, (two couples) and this is a DIRECT result of ticket price increases. The increases may not be a big deal for some people, but they are for others. And as I said - to act otherwise is insulting.
I'm just saying, maybe other people are doing these things. Maybe we aren't taking extravagent vacations or filling up our gas guzzling SUV's. I car pool to work with a co-worker so I only drive to work and back every other week as well.
They may do that in food packaging, frankly I don't really pay that close of attention to it. There is one difference here though: I have to eat to survive. That isn't the case with ISU football.
I'm just saying, please stop acting like ticket increases are no big deal. Because they are a big deal to some people. I'm not making these posts to complain about my financial situation because honestly I consider myself very well off. I live in what I think is a great house, I have a great wife, and my car, for all it's crappiness, gets me to work and back with little worry.
All I know is 2 years ago I tailgated and went to games with 10 people. Our group is down to 4, (two couples) and this is a DIRECT result of ticket price increases. The increases may not be a big deal for some people, but they are for others. And as I said - to act otherwise is insulting.
Why should people have to sacrifice anything to donate money/buy season tickets? I just don't understand why I should have to reduce my quality of life to attend 6 or 7 football games a year. I like to eat out, I like to buy things for my home/wife/kid, I like to have extra $$ in the bank. All of these things add to my quality of life. As many have said, ISU football just doesn't outrank many of those things in our lives. Donating money to NCC and buying season tickets is a luxury item for most, not a necessity. If that makes us less than ideal ISU fans, then so be it.
Especially when you are paying some of the higher costs in the Big 12 but getting a product that is at the bottom. Hopefully that all changes soon.
I understand the frustrations of people. We had to make adjustments this year as well in order to handle the significantly increased donation.
I don't envision a day when we don't have tickets, yet if prices stay at this level or continue to climb - and ISU FB doesn't start producing - a lot of fans won't be coming back.
I'm just ready for fall so we can put the ticket costs discussions to bed and discuss more important things.
Such as...uniforms, intro music, Gene's sweatshirt and...Sweet Caroline.:dull:
I don't envision a day when we don't have tickets, yet if prices stay at this level or continue to climb - and ISU FB doesn't start producing - a lot of fans won't be coming back.
I'm just ready for fall so we can put the ticket costs discussions to bed and discuss more important things.
Such as...uniforms, intro music, Gene's sweatshirt and...Sweet Caroline.:dull:
Did you have to walk uphill in the snow to school everyday both ways when you were a kid?
Very true, the wife and I and one of my buddies get the Cy Pack and sit in section L. I love it. I wish we could be more in the middle but I think I"m getting good bang out my bucks.
As I said in my post later, I'm not complaining. I love my life. I just think it's insulting for people to act like ticket price increases are not a big deal. If they aren't a big deal for you, that's great, I'm happy for you. But to assume it's not a big deal for everyone, then go on to tell people how they should spend their money... I mean no offense, but it's ridiculous. How about this - nobody on this board eats out for an entire year, goes on vacation, or drives anywhere, and donates all that extra money to the athletic department. Then we'll be set baby!
Be real.
I'm not picking on you. I was just pointing out to you that the season ticket prices have NOT increased from last year. Season ticket prices have remained the same. Just fewer games in the package. And there is nothing wrong with economizing and not buying tickets. So be it. But don't complain that the season ticket prices have increased from last year. They haven't. As far as I am concerned, the Cy's Pack are one of the best bargains out there. Decent enough seats and you are at the stadium. And it doesn't require a donation if you don't want to.
These high fuel prices are taking a lot out of everyone. It is like a hidden tax. Some have said that the increase in oil prices from $80 to $105 will more than offset the stimulus package passed by Congress. i.e. It won't have any positive effect because of the oil price increase.
My 2 cents worth- I'm buying tickets at the game for the first time in 35 years. I'm now in a donation section and season tickets for me are about $80 per ticket, which is about quadruple what it was a few years ago (and my seats aren't that good). I have several friends that are also going that route. It doesn't mean we aren't still big Cyclone fans or that we can't afford the huge increase, but until I see that Chizik can get it done, I'm not going to shell out that kind of money. Gene is unproven as a head coach, and I just don't think he's worth a million a year until he proves he's a good head coach. We know Farley is a good head coach and last year he made something like $150k. We're paying our coordinators twice that. I also think the first improvement should have been rounding off the south end zone to make the stadium look more impressive to the fans and recruits, plus a little more seating for the big games. Chizik's coaching ability will have a lot more to do with the future of ISU football than skinning fans while we're waiting to see if Chiz is the coach we hope he is.
We are splitting hairs here but I am getting less product for the same amount of money...a cut of 16%. IMO getting less for the same amount of money is basically an increase.
You are actually getting 85.7% of the games you got last year for the same amount of money. Or 14.3% less to be precise. So it is a little better than you thought.
I would suggest buying a cheaper package. The Cy's Pack is a pretty good option. $195 and no donation requirement. Seats aren't quite as good, but not that bad.
The days of BVD are gone. As are the days of $1 per gallon gas. Heck, I am only getting about 1/4 the amount of gas I got about ten years ago for the same amount of money. And I am only getting about 2/3 as much gas as I was getting a short time ago. Heckuva ripoff.
worth. every. penny.
I am a broke college student and I work and find a way to pay for season tickets every year (I am not an ISU-student so I am not in the student section obvs.) So I don't want to hear anyone say its too much. I don't have any stats, but by comparison it can't be much worse compared to the other big 12 schools. Would I like tickets to be cheap? yes. Am I gonna stop buying them because I get one less game for the same money this year? no.
I am a broke college student and I work and find a way to pay for season tickets every year (I am not an ISU-student so I am not in the student section obvs.) So I don't want to hear anyone say its too much. I don't have any stats, but by comparison it can't be much worse compared to the other big 12 schools. Would I like tickets to be cheap? yes. Am I gonna stop buying them because I get one less game for the same money this year? no.
1.) Without the mandatory donations added, these ticket price comparisons are worthless.
2.) As long as ticket sales increase every season, there is a basis for raising prices.
3.) If you can't (or won't) afford regular season tickets, get in early on Cy's Pack. The view is fine and the tailgating is just as much fun.
2.) As long as ticket sales increase every season, there is a basis for raising prices.
3.) If you can't (or won't) afford regular season tickets, get in early on Cy's Pack. The view is fine and the tailgating is just as much fun.
If you don't buy them...someone else will.
Myself for example. Last year 1 season ticket. This year 2 season tickets.
Myself for example. Last year 1 season ticket. This year 2 season tickets.
I have 2 seats that literally split the 50 yard line in Section O (upper deck, East side). I stopped today to pony up my $1,800 some odd dollars. My seats increased due to NCC contribution going from 500 to 1,000 to keep them. I won't lie - it stung. This fan is committed to the PLAN for the foreseeable future. It has been my contention that if it can be done, Chizik will do it. It, defined by me, is consistent 8 or more wins per year. Should we falter I will still be sitting in Section O on Saturdays. Unless we uproot the campus and become University of Iowa State Dallas - UISD - Money is the only hope. I hope many more feel the same way.
The Big Ten Network "outsources" the broadcasting of football and men's basketball games to Fox Sports. They have the equipment and capability to do a first class job of high-def broadcasts. If there ever is a Big 12 Network (and I think there will be in the next 2-4 years), I expect it would do the same thing.
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People... its really simple.
If my customers are willing to pay $1500 for season tickets... then I'm going to charge $1500 for season tickets. Break it down into single game prices and required donations all you want. Fact is, if you are not willing to pay that money then apparently there are others that will... regardless of the product that is put on the field.
Your voice can best be heard by simply not buying a ticket. I'm sure Pollard will get the message when the program starts to lose money due to lack of fan support. But until that happens you can count on cost of enjoying Iowa State Football to go nowhere but up.
Its a sad, sad reality. Tis why I now hope for games to be on TV. I go to one home game and one away game each year... and I don't miss having season tickets whatsoever.
If my customers are willing to pay $1500 for season tickets... then I'm going to charge $1500 for season tickets. Break it down into single game prices and required donations all you want. Fact is, if you are not willing to pay that money then apparently there are others that will... regardless of the product that is put on the field.
Your voice can best be heard by simply not buying a ticket. I'm sure Pollard will get the message when the program starts to lose money due to lack of fan support. But until that happens you can count on cost of enjoying Iowa State Football to go nowhere but up.
Its a sad, sad reality. Tis why I now hope for games to be on TV. I go to one home game and one away game each year... and I don't miss having season tickets whatsoever.
If you don't buy tickets because of the price increase, be sure to let ISU know. They may call you and ask why you didn't renew but probably not -- they may just assume you moved or whatever. There's nothing wrong with returning a blank application to Jamie along with a short letter saying you'd love to buy tickets but it costs too much. I'd rather have him judge supply/demand/pricing based on facts than by raising the prices every year until the stadium is empty, then saying "ohhh, too much".
