Ticket Advice for Tomorrow's Game 3/19
Okay fellas, help a girl out with some advice on tickets. All would be much appreciated!
It's been probably been a good decade since I've seen Michigan in person play basketball (moved away from the area, work conflicts, etc). I now only live about 2 hours away from Indy and I feel the calling. I really need to go, especially since they are so close to me.
My problem is securing tickets. They were pretty reasonable yesterday (under $100) but the only reason I held off is because I really had to wait to be sure of a tip off time. If the tip off time was too late in the day, that would be an issue for me because I work really early the next morning. I was also offered a ride to go if I did get a ticket by a couple of friends who are Card fans.
Now tickets jumped a good $25-30 on ticket sites after the times and the teams for the other game was announced after a couple of hours. So here's what the possible options are
1. Go ahead and buy now before they keep going up because they probably won't come down for a game like this (teams, revenge factor, draw, etc).
2. Wait until later tonight or very early tomorrow morning to buy tickets. Do you think they will come down during the rush to unload any unremaining, regardless of the teams playing?
3. Take a chance and drive up to Indy and "get a good deal". I admit, I never bought tickets in that way, but that almost seems the way to go in a situation like this. Local news media outlets are reporting a rampage of fake tickets, especially being sold outside of the arena (not sure if any more than usual). I'm almost a little too nervous/concerned I'd get scammed or I'd be spending the majority of time looking for a ticket seller(s) and negotiating prices to enjoy any pregaming. Plus I'd only buy one ticket and they usually sell in pairs or in fours.
4. Just stay home. The tickets that are in my price range at this point wouldn't be the best seats, probably be obstructed views, and would have to watch on the large screen inside the arena anyway (but atmosphere and I'd love to rub a win in those Card fans faces!)
This will be a great game and fun atmosphere. I would not try to buy a ticket when you get there. Buy it in advance so you know that you have it and where you're sitting. Hard call on buying now vs. waiting a bit. I might try holding out a bit longer, but if you see the prices starting to rise, just buy now. Have fun and Go Blue!
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March 18th, 2017 at 10:03 AM ^
I never have problems getting a reasonable priced ticket AT the event..I got front row center seats in the 93 Championship game against North Carolina for 100.00 a ticket..doesnt matter the event but especially NCAA BB tourney there are always cheap seats available at the venue
March 18th, 2017 at 10:08 AM ^
the rest to me
March 18th, 2017 at 10:40 AM ^
I was in a similar situation as you for the BigTen Tournament Final. Since it was in DC, I had a rare chance to see a Michigan basketball game live, something I had not been able to do for decades.
At first, I fussed and fumed at ticket prices and all those sneaky fees. I contemplated just going to the arena and trying to get tickets off of scalpers. The trouble was, I had no idea what the scalping scene was going to be like, and I only needed one ticket like you.
But then I thought to myself:
"Fuck it. I have not seen a Michigan basketball game live for 25 years. I'm getting a good ticket ahead of time and I'm going to make it worthwhile. Lower deck. Who knows when I'll be able to do this again? If I amortize the cost of the ticket over the 25 years I missed, it's like $7 dollars a year. I'm doing it"
Best decision I ever made:
March 18th, 2017 at 10:53 AM ^
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March 18th, 2017 at 11:28 AM ^
if they go down, won't be more than the price of a couple of beers.
March 18th, 2017 at 11:39 AM ^
As others have noted, this might be something to splurge on. I would also say, forget about how much the tickets were yesterday. Don't let a lower price then prevent you from buying tickets now. There is a possibility there will be some cheaper tickets late tonight or tomorrow morning. Some wanting to sell will get nervous, even though the tickets are in high demand. But, you will have to be vigilant, because those tickets will get snapped up quickly.
March 18th, 2017 at 11:48 AM ^
Ticket prices will go up now that games have been announced as day games. That makes it easier to make the drive from AA, Louisville, Lextington.