Market for KU tickets

mj4cy

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I think the absence of Fred has driven down demand more than anyone expected. I also think that's why more seats remain open even when tickets are sold.

Essentially, I think people enjoyed having Fred more than the winning. It's a strange dynamic around here.


That could be true for some. However, for me, I don't go to watch the coach, I go to watch the players.
 

Cyclonefan710

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I wasn't focused on the Kansas game. I'm only bothering with specific mentions there.
I mean in general. During each of Fred's years, a mention here or on Facebook or basically anywhere that had humans attached of available tickets brought a deluge of quick responses. This year comes down sometimes even to a few minutes before gametime if any at all.

The crazy levels of excitement just aren't there right now, even if you aren't looking for money.

I would also argue people are increasing their asking prices.
 

CyAg

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I have 2 lowers for KU and pm if interested. They would be lower than stubhub and Clones only. Non-conference games for good lower level have averaged $200-300 and conference games are going between $350-$600, depending on seat location, game date and selling time.

I do know this market.
 

LindenCy

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I'd say the prices are pretty high still this year, but there does seem to be a bit less fervor. I just assumed it was the slow start in conference play, but there may be other factors.
 

swarthmoreCY

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Here nor there
I think the absence of Fred has driven down demand more than anyone expected. I also think that's why more seats remain open even when tickets are sold.

Essentially, I think people enjoyed having Fred more than the winning. It's a strange dynamic around here.
I am sure there were a few like that, but overall I disagree. I think it is mostly OU and KU games being Monday night and the 1-3 conference start. The loss to UNI didn't help either for any that had doubts about replacing a brand name with an unknown to many Iowans.
 

HornacekFan1414

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I have 2 lowers for KU and pm if interested. They would be lower than stubhub and Clones only. Non-conference games for good lower level have averaged $200-300 and conference games are going between $350-$600, depending on seat location, game date and selling time.

I do know this market.

Wow, I have bought lower tickets to 3 of the conference games including OU and Baylor and haven't paid anywhere near those prices, and my seats have always been on the sideline row 10 or less.
you must be striking early as I have seen many offered well below that here and on Cyclones.com. For non conference row 6-9 on sideline never paid more than $100, couple times near 50-65
 

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I have sold 2 tickets in sec 110 for$300.00 each and 2 in sec 130 for $250.00 each. As good as I can do. This is for the K U game.
 

CyAg

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Wow, I have bought lower tickets to 3 of the conference games including OU and Baylor and haven't paid anywhere near those prices, and my seats have always been on the sideline row 10 or less.
you must be striking early as I have seen many offered well below that here and on Cyclones.com. For non conference row 6-9 on sideline never paid more than $100, couple times near 50-65
 

Cycsk

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Still doesn't seem that many tickets are being sold. At least on this ticket exchange. And asking prices are holding high. Both surprises.
 
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Cyclonefan710

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Still doesn't seem that many tickets are being sold. And asking prices are holding high. Both surprises.

Tickets aren't going to sell when asking prices are consistently above market.
 

1100011CS

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Market price is still low here compared to Stubhub. I would rather sell my tickets here and guarantee a Cyclone fan is using them but I'm not going to take a huge hit for that reason.
 

Cycsk

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Looks like some decent balcony corner tickets just sold here for $75 each. Let's see if that starts a slide in the prices.
 

MartyMcCy

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Looks like some decent balcony corner tickets just sold here for $75 each. Let's see if that starts a slide in the prices.
It looks like the cheapest recent sale on StubHub has been $80.

Balcony Center 231$109.9914201/25/2016
Balcony Corner 205$130.001101/25/2016
Balcony Baseline 241$90.0015201/25/2016
Balcony Corner 226$99.001101/25/2016
Balcony Baseline 203$110.0017301/25/2016
Balcony Corner 239$80.0016301/25/2016
Balcony Corner 239$80.0016101/25/2016
Balcony Baseline 203$99.0016201/25/2016
Balcony Corner 237$100.0016201/25/2016
Balcony Baseline 203$114.0017401/25/2016
Balcony Baseline 201$100.0016101/25/2016
Parquet Center 131$220.0012101/25/2016
Balcony Baseline 203$110.0016201/25/2016
Balcony Corner 216$80.0017101/25/2016
Balcony Baseline 203$110.0016201/25/2016
Balcony Corner 239$115.0016201/25/2016
Parquet Center 133$249.0013101/25/2016
Balcony Center 236$90.0013201/25/2016
Parquet Center 134$295.0016201/25/2016
Balcony Baseline 242$110.0017201/24/2016
Balcony Baseline 201$145.002201/24/2016
Balcony Baseline 201$145.002101/24/2016
Balcony Center 213$210.002201/24/2016
Parquet Center 111$480.0013201/24/2016
Balcony Corner 239$109.002101/24/2016
Balcony Center 214$125.0011101/24/2016
Balcony Center 235$150.0017201/24/2016
Balcony Baseline 242$130.0017201/23/2016
Balcony Corner 205$140.0011201/23/2016
Balcony Center 215$240.002101/23/2016
Balcony Corner 237$150.0010201/23/2016
Balcony Baseline 202$135.008201/23/2016
 

MartyMcCy

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There is a pair on there (the ISU ticket exchange) now for $67. I'm guessing the weather is causing a few people with long drives to think twice about going.
 

Cycsk

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Not many folks reporting their tickets "sold" today (and yesterday). Much fewer than I expected.