Comments on: Caps are a Bargain! http://www.tedstake.com/2009/11/10/caps-are-a-bargain/ Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:26:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Brian http://www.tedstake.com/2009/11/10/caps-are-a-bargain/#comment-18243 Brian Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:33:04 +0000 http://www.tedstake.com/?p=5459#comment-18243 $4 of train cost = $16 for a family of four (which is why I drive and park in a $10 garage). For the money, hockey is the best entertainment in the sporting industry (even though it's not cheap). $4 of train cost = $16 for a family of four (which is why I drive and park in a $10 garage).

For the money, hockey is the best entertainment in the sporting industry (even though it’s not cheap).

]]> By: Ashley http://www.tedstake.com/2009/11/10/caps-are-a-bargain/#comment-18242 Ashley Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:53:33 +0000 http://www.tedstake.com/?p=5459#comment-18242 Hey Ted, The Caps are a bargain! Win or lose, attending games is always enjoyable. One argument I have with this article is that surcharges, extra fees, and taxes are not included in the analysis. I think including those would paint a more accurate picture of how much it really costs to attend a game. My second argument with this analysis is that it does not take into account the accessibility and extremely low cost associated with public transportation in DC and other large, metro areas. I pay less than $4.00 total to travel to and from games (as do thousands of fans), which actually means attending Caps games is far less expensive than in many other cities. Rockin' my red, Ashley Hey Ted,

The Caps are a bargain! Win or lose, attending games is always enjoyable.

One argument I have with this article is that surcharges, extra fees, and taxes are not included in the analysis. I think including those would paint a more accurate picture of how much it really costs to attend a game.

My second argument with this analysis is that it does not take into account the accessibility and extremely low cost associated with public transportation in DC and other large, metro areas. I pay less than $4.00 total to travel to and from games (as do thousands of fans), which actually means attending Caps games is far less expensive than in many other cities.

Rockin’ my red,
Ashley

]]> By: ed http://www.tedstake.com/2009/11/10/caps-are-a-bargain/#comment-18241 ed Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:28:51 +0000 http://www.tedstake.com/?p=5459#comment-18241 i looked at the TMR website and their calculation of "fan cost index" looks like it's skewed because it includes parking cost but not subway cost; most Caps fans don't seem to drive to the games. see for yourself- http://www.teammarketing.com/fancost/ i looked at the TMR website and their calculation of “fan cost index” looks like it’s skewed because it includes parking cost but not subway cost; most Caps fans don’t seem to drive to the games. see for yourself- http://www.teammarketing.com/fancost/

]]> By: Brian http://www.tedstake.com/2009/11/10/caps-are-a-bargain/#comment-18240 Brian Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:04:40 +0000 http://www.tedstake.com/?p=5459#comment-18240 The MASSIVE discount the season ticket holders get is fantastic but it skews the numbers. The cheapest available seats for weekend games are in the $60-75 range, hardly a bargain. With ticketmaster charges, you are looking at nearly $300 for a family of 4 in the cheap seats, not to mention concessions. The MASSIVE discount the season ticket holders get is fantastic but it skews the numbers. The cheapest available seats for weekend games are in the $60-75 range, hardly a bargain. With ticketmaster charges, you are looking at nearly $300 for a family of 4 in the cheap seats, not to mention concessions.

]]> By: jeff http://www.tedstake.com/2009/11/10/caps-are-a-bargain/#comment-18239 jeff Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:30:15 +0000 http://www.tedstake.com/?p=5459#comment-18239 The Redskins are #10? Wow. The Redskins are #10? Wow.

]]> By: Wayne http://www.tedstake.com/2009/11/10/caps-are-a-bargain/#comment-18238 Wayne Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:30:45 +0000 http://www.tedstake.com/?p=5459#comment-18238 Just think how boring this world would be if you were able to please everybody.You have the BEST sporting product in this area,without all the drama of some other local teams and at a reasonable price.The money spent at a CAPS game seems to be put to good use on players,coaches,staff,so keep going the way you are.The CUP can't be far..... Just think how boring this world would be if you were able to please everybody.You have the BEST sporting product in this area,without all the drama of some other local teams and at a reasonable price.The money spent at a CAPS game seems to be put to good use on players,coaches,staff,so keep going the way you are.The CUP can’t be far…..

]]> By: Deniz http://www.tedstake.com/2009/11/10/caps-are-a-bargain/#comment-18237 Deniz Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:25:42 +0000 http://www.tedstake.com/?p=5459#comment-18237 You can buy 10 dollar tickets to the Nats games because no one wants to go to Nats game because they are sadly...not very good. I don't mind paying 100 bucks to sit close to the ice, it would be nice if the drinks were a little cheaper. Maybe like 2 for 1 on Tuesday night games or once a month or something. Also I know a lot of teams give Student discounts, do the Caps offer something like that? You can buy 10 dollar tickets to the Nats games because no one wants to go to Nats game because they are sadly…not very good. I don’t mind paying 100 bucks to sit close to the ice, it would be nice if the drinks were a little cheaper. Maybe like 2 for 1 on Tuesday night games or once a month or something. Also I know a lot of teams give Student discounts, do the Caps offer something like that?

]]> By: John http://www.tedstake.com/2009/11/10/caps-are-a-bargain/#comment-18236 John Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:17:51 +0000 http://www.tedstake.com/?p=5459#comment-18236 It's great to have an owner who wants to have 'a true partnership with the fans'. It's a great product and well worth the price of admission, for any seat. I have the whole family hooked. Took my wife, 2 daughters, and 2 of their friends to see the Columbus game. I was able to get 6 tickets for $84. I know this was the secondary market, but it is a little more than the cost of a movie. My daughters now ask me all the time when the next Caps game is going to be on. And you're right on about being interactive. My wife went to Kettler yesterday to watch the morning practice and thought it was awesome to be up close and watch. And today she signed us up for the upcoming blood drive. She is surpassing me in fandom! It’s great to have an owner who wants to have ‘a true partnership with the fans’. It’s a great product and well worth the price of admission, for any seat. I have the whole family hooked. Took my wife, 2 daughters, and 2 of their friends to see the Columbus game. I was able to get 6 tickets for $84. I know this was the secondary market, but it is a little more than the cost of a movie. My daughters now ask me all the time when the next Caps game is going to be on.

And you’re right on about being interactive. My wife went to Kettler yesterday to watch the morning practice and thought it was awesome to be up close and watch. And today she signed us up for the upcoming blood drive. She is surpassing me in fandom!

]]> By: Melissa http://www.tedstake.com/2009/11/10/caps-are-a-bargain/#comment-18235 Melissa Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:46:06 +0000 http://www.tedstake.com/?p=5459#comment-18235 I couldn't agree more. Thank you Ted for all that you have done to make the Caps what they are today. I love bragging about being a STH for the BEST team in sports!! I couldn’t agree more. Thank you Ted for all that you have done to make the Caps what they are today. I love bragging about being a STH for the BEST team in sports!!

]]> By: Clifton http://www.tedstake.com/2009/11/10/caps-are-a-bargain/#comment-18234 Clifton Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:34:42 +0000 http://www.tedstake.com/?p=5459#comment-18234 That's great, but still - (from the very accurate article) "the Caps do have higher-than-average prices for parking, beer, programs and souvenirs, making the total game experience slightly more expensive than other teams with cheaper prices." Also, the cheaper seats sell out real quick. I only get to 1 or 2 games a year. Additionally, for $44 you don't get a great seat. I shelled out $50+ for a Penguins game once. I was front row, of the upper deck. I understand that it's a smaller venue, but for $10 I can get a decent seat at the Nat's, so I end up there a lot more often. Looking forward to the rest of the season. I'm glad the Nylander situation is finally being resolved and we can get some more space under the cap to use. Go Caps. I'll be watching from my couch. That’s great, but still – (from the very accurate article) “the Caps do have higher-than-average prices for parking, beer, programs and souvenirs, making the total game experience slightly more expensive than other teams with cheaper prices.” Also, the cheaper seats sell out real quick. I only get to 1 or 2 games a year. Additionally, for $44 you don’t get a great seat. I shelled out $50+ for a Penguins game once. I was front row, of the upper deck. I understand that it’s a smaller venue, but for $10 I can get a decent seat at the Nat’s, so I end up there a lot more often. Looking forward to the rest of the season. I’m glad the Nylander situation is finally being resolved and we can get some more space under the cap to use. Go Caps. I’ll be watching from my couch.

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