Got 1 ticket in sec 108. Face value plus a hot dog and 2 sky blues.
Super Regional - Tickets through Ramsclub
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Got my 2 requested in my account and notification of charge - have not received the confirmation email they reference which gets me access to actual tics for entry- guess I will be calling tic office tomorrow
If you login right now, you can see *that* you got tickets (and what their location is) but you can’t actually transfer that ticket or list that ticket yet. There’s a note that basically says “you’ll have access to this ticket on Thursday”
So yeah, the inventory of tickets available on the secondary markets will increase a ton tomorrow compared to today. Anyone on here looking to buy should know that.
My 2 cents…
- I get the sentiment that buying season tickets just to reserve the right to purchase Super Regional tickets doesn’t help the situation. It leaves regular season seats empty on too many occasions, is impractical for those that are hours from Chapel Hill, and is cost prohibitive when you consider that the percentage of years that we are likely to HOST a Super Regional is pretty low. (Recent success not withstanding.). Those $1000 bills add up over a series of up and down years.
- I do agree that season ticket holders should get priority to buy their number of seats for the post-season. However, I would set the quantity limit for Round 1 + Round 2 purchases to the GREATER of 4 seats or their number of season tickets purchased. Round 1 allows season ticket holders to purchase only their season ticket allotment, but may exceed 4 tickets. Round 2 goes according to RC priority and entitles season ticket holders who purchased less than 4 tickets in Round 1 to purchase additional tickets, for UP TO a total of the 4 ticket limit afforded all other RC members. Those purchasing 4 or more in Round 1 would not be eligible in Round 2. Doubling up when you already have 4+ seats doesn’t make sense to me because they’re almost by definition going to people other than the purchaser and their immediate party, OR they’re going straight to the secondary market.
- I would favor some type of resell penalty. Nothing absolutely punishing, but if you sell all of your seats for more than one session on a public marketplace, you lose eligibilty to purchase during the next equivalent post-season opportunity. Just a 1-year “sit out” rule. (Allowance for the sale of 1-session accommodates the uncertainty of attending on a Friday or Monday and not knowing what the schedule will be.)
I hate to see price increases, but I do agree that the difference between the cost and resell value is too extreme and a contributor to the scalping. There needs to be a deterrent to the profiteering.
OK… that was more than 2 cents.
- I get the sentiment that buying season tickets just to reserve the right to purchase Super Regional tickets doesn’t help the situation. It leaves regular season seats empty on too many occasions, is impractical for those that are hours from Chapel Hill, and is cost prohibitive when you consider that the percentage of years that we are likely to HOST a Super Regional is pretty low. (Recent success not withstanding.). Those $1000 bills add up over a series of up and down years.
- I do agree that season ticket holders should get priority to buy their number of seats for the post-season. However, I would set the quantity limit for Round 1 + Round 2 purchases to the GREATER of 4 seats or their number of season tickets purchased. Round 1 allows season ticket holders to purchase only their season ticket allotment, but may exceed 4 tickets. Round 2 goes according to RC priority and entitles season ticket holders who purchased less than 4 tickets in Round 1 to purchase additional tickets, for UP TO a total of the 4 ticket limit afforded all other RC members. Those purchasing 4 or more in Round 1 would not be eligible in Round 2. Doubling up when you already have 4+ seats doesn’t make sense to me because they’re almost by definition going to people other than the purchaser and their immediate party, OR they’re going straight to the secondary market.
- I would favor some type of resell penalty. Nothing absolutely punishing, but if you sell all of your seats for more than one session on a public marketplace, you lose eligibilty to purchase during the next equivalent post-season opportunity. Just a 1-year “sit out” rule. (Allowance for the sale of 1-session accommodates the uncertainty of attending on a Friday or Monday and not knowing what the schedule will be.)
I hate to see price increases, but I do agree that the difference between the cost and resell value is too extreme and a contributor to the scalping. There needs to be a deterrent to the profiteering.
OK… that was more than 2 cents.
Supply and demand. We need to add 1500+ seats to our stadium not because we'll pack it during the regular season, but because we'll fill it for a big series and the postseason. I watch a decent amount of college baseball, and most stadiums, even in the SEC, are 1/2 to 2/3 full a lot of weekends.
Problem here: there’s no where to go.
there’s the off chance you can build up down first & 3rd base, but other than that, you’d have to move KSS to add outfield seats.
just not feasible (imo) especially for just an extra 5-7 postseason home games. While I want to expand to make tickets easier to get, I understand the logistical nightmare of expanding.
Half of the games played last weekend did not involve UNC, Why should people be punished for reselling those tickets?
In addition, as previously pointed out, UNC is in bed with Seat Geek, and actually encourages people to list their tickets on that site.
A couple years ago, Tide Pride (Alabama’s RC equivalent) issued a warning that football season ticket holders who are serial resellers or list the entire season on stubhub/seatgeek will permanently lose ticket rights. And they’ve followed through on that.
If you think about it, no true big-money donor is going to go through all that trouble selling tickets for a few grand in profit (at best). The serial resellers who have built up points over time through smaller contributions are probably a net negative to the program and can be shown the door.
Alabama has the same partnership and still boots season ticket holders that are serial resellers. Selling one or two games is no big deal. Selling your whole season-ticket package can result in a permanent ban.
Seatgeek is doing well enough without our AD subsidizing their profit to the detriment of fans. The partnership helps fund our AD. I don’t think there’s a conspiracy to keep tickets in the hands of scalpers. But more should be done to keep tickets out of their hands. Kicking those “donors” is a hard decision in the short term that pays off over time.
I agree, with regard to Regionals. I was zoomed in on Supers. Trying to springboard ideas that I’ve seen implemented elsewhere.
Also agree that there’s a conflict and obstacle to curtailing the profiteering when the athletics department links you straight to Seat Geek.
we don’t have sec $ … period
for a program (and most all baseball programs are) that runs a deficit every year, this proposal makes NO sense … just my 2 cents
GO HEELS
The new thing in sports stadiums is the viewing deck ideas. I think something could be done at KSS overlooking both stadiums. Some type of standing room patio on that half of the field. Adding seats is fine if we can figure it out, but the demand during the regular season isn't there. I tried all year to give away tickets, and it was a struggle. That's why I would prefer a better overflow area vs seats. That might also help the congestion in the concourse.
not sure the logistics, but it almost is like they would have to come off KSS and meet the outfield wall, leaving a tunnel to keep the walkway open between the two stadiums to make this even possible.
Just is what it is. Maybe instead of moving the Smith Center to Carolina North, move The Bosh and increase the capacity (LOL!).
We've spent millions of dollars on golf, tennis, field hockey, track, and soccer/lacrosse to all have upgrades since we did anything to the Bosh 17-18 (!) years ago. None of those sports make money, either. You could easily add a platform behind LF and put 5 rows of risers on it. Put a couple of port-a-johns out there and sell them for half price since there are no concessions. It would be a way to increase the # of fans without breaking the bank. I think you could break even on something that looks decent but add to the environment...especially for these bigger games.
Playing devils advocate here. How does booting donors payoff? “Well hey Mr and Mrs Tar Heel thank you for your hundreds of thousands of dollars but because your grandkid had a christening and you sold your Sunday regional ticket we will no longer allow you to keep the season tickets you’ve had for 20 years and no post season for supers or next year either. So your grandkids will miss UNC baseball and you’ll still have to give to keep your place in line for two years from now. Sorry for the inconvenience and if you don’t mind don’t tell any of your other donor friends and would you mind chipping in a bit for the track and field training facility while I have you on the call?”…even the Rams Club is not that dumb.
The post said "one or two games is no big deal."
Your example is one sunday game. It's the people who are re-selling the entire weekend, every single year. There are people out there who have not attended a UNC Baseball regional or super regional game the last three years. Instead, they have profited off the secondary market for games versus LSU, West Virginia, Oklahoma, Arizona, East Carolina, and now USC. That's the people I have beef with.
Can't go to a sunday game at noon because of church? No problem. Can't get off work for a Friday 3:00 PM start? Understandable.
But man, if that's the case, you know you can't go when you request your tickets. Or better yet, there are plenty of die hard Tar Heels looking for tickets, find someone to sell them to at (or near) face and put someone in the seat cheering for the Heels. Don't just throw them on Seatgeek at 10x face value.
Just spoke with Nick. He said he would have to check with someone in Athletics Office but it was unlikely they would be selling outside of alumni, family or season ticket holders at USC. Suggest contacting UNC or checking secondary markets. Not looking like an option
And I just said I was a fan living on the east coast. No mention of any Carolina ties.
how did you get through? The number i called on their website said their ticket office doesn't open until 11 AM.
At the end of the day though all of those people came to those tickets either through buying season tickets or a rams club donation. They are making a financial investment in one way or another that other fans aren’t. Not sure why people would expect them to take on the risk of that investment and simply hand off the benefit. And I’m not sure there is much that UNC could really do outside of creating their own ticket market.
i agree with that for sure.
this debacle 3 years in a row has convinced me to get szn tickets next year. So of course we won't host regionals or supers i'm sure once i jump on board. LOL.
I put down for a call back, and just got the return call, asked if they had tickets and she was checking to see if they had any session tickets available and calling me back. she said they’re not selling individual
I just spoke with John in the USC ticket office. Left a voicemail and he called me back. He told me they were sold out of their allotment and to reach out to UNC.
Got through to someone and they said they were almost out but would check and call me back.
cost a lot of $$$. i don't see them doing that any time soon.