McJeff215 Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 I don't remember ever seeing seats as empty as these ones are. I'm not knocking the fan base at all, but at some point, they've got to start looking at the financial viability of some of these southern franchises. I can't believe there's a lot of profit there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevbeau Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 I don't remember ever seeing seats as empty as these ones are. You should have been at the Tampa Bay game on Sunday the 4th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McJeff215 Posted January 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Ironically, I just got this from the Thrashers: An All You Can Eat Seat Package is available for all Atlanta Thrashers 2008-2009 Season home games at Philips Arena. The All You Can Eat Package starts at $39 and includes a ticket to the game, hot dogs, pretzels, nachos, popcorn and soft drinks. All You Can Eat Seats are located in sections 203, 204, 205, 301, and 302. $39 bucks for all of that? That's pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimiVbaby Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 I don't remember ever seeing seats as empty as these ones are. I'm not knocking the fan base at all, but at some point, they've got to start looking at the financial viability of some of these southern franchises. I can't believe there's a lot of profit there... Non-traditional markets are only going to build a fanbase with winning. The Thrashers made the playoffs once and got swept out by the Rangers. I wouldn't go to the games either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two or less Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Ironically, I just got this from the Thrashers:$39 bucks for all of that? That's pretty good. They had a similar deal in Boston. It was $60 or something though. It was called "Hungry for hockey" seats. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevbeau Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Thrashers are desperate to get butts in the seats. They're giving 1000's of tickets away to businesses to give to their employees. In December, offered season ticket holders the option of purchasing a matching season ticket for $99 for the remainder of the season. There's a plethora of promotions offering 50% of tickets, even in the lower bowl. Anyone who pays full price for a Thrashers ticket is getting robbed. I've already traded pairs of Panthers/Lightning to load up on Apr 1st Sabres tickets. They (Sabres) better be competing for a playoff spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Thrashers are desperate to get butts in the seats. They're giving 1000's of tickets away to businesses to give to their employees. In December, offered season ticket holders the option of purchasing a matching season ticket for $99 for the remainder of the season. There's a plethora of promotions offering 50% of tickets, even in the lower bowl. Anyone who pays full price for a Thrashers ticket is getting robbed. Any one paying anything for a Thrashers ticket is getting robbed, unless they are there for the visiting team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevbeau Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Any one paying anything for a Thrashers ticket is getting robbed, unless they are there for the visiting team. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Or getting a free jersey if you buy two tickets to a game. Oh wait, that's us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Or getting a free jersey if you buy two tickets to a game. Oh wait, that's us. Really? Hadn't seen that deal! Thats not to bad though! I'd pull the trigger on that if I was there for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Really? Hadn't seen that deal! Thats not to bad though! I'd pull the trigger on that if I was there for sure. Good: free jersey Nets out about $100 per seat Bad: Must be Toronto or Montreal Platinum game Full Price tix Slug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROC Sabres Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Pretty soon there will be lap dance sections That will fill the seats up quick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two or less Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Or getting a free jersey if you buy two tickets to a game. Oh wait, that's us. To be honest, i don't think thats a desperation promo. I've heard a lot (if not all) Slug merchandise is on sale at HSBC Arena shop? They are obviously going away from the Slug logo after this season and are trying to get rid of as much stuff as they can, and if they can have people buy real expensive seats and give them a jersey, so be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McJeff215 Posted January 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Well, it looks as though there really is a number tied to all of those empty seats: http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/s..._thrashers.html That doesn't bode well for the Thrashers' Atlanta longevity. They lost money even during their playoff run. The numbers unfortunately include Hawks tallies as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 I don't remember ever seeing seats as empty as these ones are. I'm not knocking the fan base at all, but at some point, they've got to start looking at the financial viability of some of these southern franchises. I can't believe there's a lot of profit there... Sens? Southern franchise? :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowDoYouBelieve Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Sens? Southern franchise? :unsure: Relative to the north pole, they're all southern franchises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Relative to the north pole, they're all southern franchises. Hey! Who says "north" has to be "north?" European Conspiracy :nana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McJeff215 Posted January 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Sens? Southern franchise? :unsure: Well, that specific game was in Atlanta, so it's more indicative of their fan base. Today's bump was largely due to that article I just posted from AJC. The team has been pissing money since 02-03. Granted, the Hawks' numbers are folded in.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Well, it looks as though there really is a number tied to all of those empty seats: http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/s..._thrashers.html That doesn't bode well for the Thrashers' Atlanta longevity. They lost money even during their playoff run. The numbers unfortunately include Hawks tallies as well. What playoff run? Don't you have to actually win A game to be considered to be on a run? :lol: You mean they didn't become profitable by hosting all of 2 extra games and ending up on the wrong side of the score 45 times and the right side only 43 times? Shocking. :o Sorry, not meant as a rip on you, it's directed more towards Don Waddell. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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