RAVE: Stubhub

[Radbird]

So I'm coming into town next week for the 4th and a family reunion. There are some contentious sides of the extended family seeing each other for the first time in like 8 years and it's not something I'm particularly looking forward to. And it's a Cards-Cubs weekend to boot, so I figured tickets would be impossible.

But I decided I would like to try and see the Sunday, July 6th game. My daughter has never been to a Cards-Cubs game, so it was worth a shot. After checking with my buddies who have or have access to season tickets and striking out, I went out to Stubhub. Saw that the bleacher seats were going in the $80-$100 range, and anything field level inside the foul poles was at least double that. But I kept checking section by section. And then I found them - Sec 145, Row 4 - right behind the Cards dugout. Row 4! 4 tickets, and they're only $120 ea. and include diamond parking (note: I understand "only" is a relative term). Stubhub worked out great - I never expected to get tickets that good. And they're very close to Sec 150, where I can buy my daughter her first ballgame beer (she's celiac, and that's the only place in the ballpark that sells Redbridge, AB's gluten-free beer). She is thrilled about going and said we have to keep score so we have a record/memento of the game (that's my girl.... )

I got the tickets today and I am psyched! A trip I was dreading has now turned into one where I can't wait to hit the road. And after dealing with the family dynamics for a few days, this will be our little reward for putting up with all the crap.


/I love my family, but prefer to deal with them in smaller groups/doses.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

I got halfway through this and got really upset because I checked StubHub for tickets that series and couldn't find anything. Then I saw you were going upscale with the pricing and was relieved. StubHub is quality though, I got last second tickets to Cubs-Sox last year through there. Enjoy the game!

[Swatcat27]

So I'm coming into town next week for the 4th and a family reunion. There are some contentious sides of the extended family seeing each other for the first time in like 8 years and it's not something I'm particularly looking forward to. And it's a Cards-Cubs weekend to boot, so I figured tickets would be impossible.

But I decided I would like to try and see the Sunday, July 6th game. My daughter has never been to a Cards-Cubs game, so it was worth a shot. After checking with my buddies who have or have access to season tickets and striking out, I went out to Stubhub. Saw that the bleacher seats were going in the $80-$100 range, and anything field level inside the foul poles was at least double that. But I kept checking section by section. And then I found them - Sec 145, Row 4 - right behind the Cards dugout. Row 4! 4 tickets, and they're only $120 ea. and include diamond parking (note: I understand "only" is a relative term). Stubhub worked out great - I never expected to get tickets that good. And they're very close to Sec 150, where I can buy my daughter her first ballgame beer (she's celiac, and that's the only place in the ballpark that sells Redbridge, AB's gluten-free beer). She is thrilled about going and said we have to keep score so we have a record/memento of the game (that's my girl.... )

I got the tickets today and I am psyched! A trip I was dreading has now turned into one where I can't wait to hit the road. And after dealing with the family dynamics for a few days, this will be our little reward for putting up with all the crap.


/I love my family, but prefer to deal with them in smaller groups/doses.

Hope you enjoy the game, Rad. Come back with a win.

[Radbird]

Then I saw you were going upscale with the pricing and was relieved.

It looked to me everything was "upscale" from a pricing standpoint - upper deck, bleachers, even SRO. And the price I paid for our location is a relative bargain (there were lots of seats over $200 that were farther back than Row 4).

We're close enough that we'll have to worry about getting impaled by a maple bat shard.

[Popeye_Card]

I actually would rant on StubHub unless you're willing to pay a premium. Sometimes I'll see cheap seats on there, and think, "Great!" But then you tack on their commission, and next day shipping, and you end up paying $20 more than the ticket price. Though that may have changed this year with being able to pick up the tickets at the game. I haven't tried it since last year.

Has anyone tried the ol' scalper route this year on weekday night games (i.e. non-sold out games)? I was wondering how the prices were this year with it being legal now (anyone is willing to sell), and less demand.

[cardinalkarp]

I actually would rant on StubHub unless you're willing to pay a premium. Sometimes I'll see cheap seats on there, and think, "Great!" But then you tack on their commission, and next day shipping, and you end up paying $20 more than the ticket price. Though that may have changed this year with being able to pick up the tickets at the game. I haven't tried it since last year.

Has anyone tried the ol' scalper route this year on weekday night games (i.e. non-sold out games)? I was wondering how the prices were this year with it being legal now (anyone is willing to sell), and less demand.

No they still tack on the comission and shipping charges and unfortunately on Rad's purchase the commission charges for the 4 seats was close to $50

I've used stubhub a few times but w/ scalpling being legal I think its probably better to go that route now, especially if you plan on showing up right about game time and the scalpers are wanting to unload tix (I've got a feeling Rad will get there early for the game though). Also it would probably be pretty tough to find that good of seats from a scalper.

I've been wanting to go to the July 4th game for awhile now and I decided I'd check out the website yesterday to see if they released some tickets. I must've gotten VERY lucky because I was able to pick up a pair of tickets in the infield Redbird Club area.

[Radbird]

I actually would rant on StubHub unless you're willing to pay a premium. Sometimes I'll see cheap seats on there, and think, "Great!" But then you tack on their commission, and next day shipping, and you end up paying $20 more than the ticket price. Though that may have changed this year with being able to pick up the tickets at the game. I haven't tried it since last year.

Has anyone tried the ol' scalper route this year on weekday night games (i.e. non-sold out games)? I was wondering how the prices were this year with it being legal now (anyone is willing to sell), and less demand.

It was a 10% commission plus shipping (I just went with the basic, not next day). I knew I would pay more because it's a Cubs game and a holiday weekend to boot. Plus, since I'm from out of town and this is a one-shot deal, I'm willing to pay more than I would have if I were local. As a local, I would probably try the scalper route, but I wanted to make sure we got seats. It may be my only trip to Busch this year, so to sit that close is worth the premium to me. But I agree it's a ripoff.

[stlouie_lipp]

I've had nothing but good experiences with Stubhub.

BTW Rad - got an extra?

[Radbird]

(I've got a feeling Rad will get there early for the game though).

Oh yeah, we'll be there for batting practice. We're getting there early to soak everything in.

[Radbird]

I've had nothing but good experiences with Stubhub.

BTW Rad - got an extra?

Good to hear, lipp.

I think with an extended family of around 50 ppl or so in town, there won't be much chance of having an extra ticket, but I'll keep you in mind.