XL & Gampel Sellout tracker...

[Kemba Time]

Why didn't you post on here? It's the most direct way to get at your audience; you'd have a bite in 10 minutes.

This. Whenever I can’t use my tickets, I post here and have never had my seats go unused no matter the opponent.

And beyond that, it’s to a real UConn fan who is psyched to us them. Almost every time I’ve given (or sold) to someone here, I get a big thanks, a scouting report or some acknowledgement after and it’s awesome knowing they’re going to someone who appreciates.

 

[krinklecut]

If NAU was sold out how did I move to better seats that were still available on the UConn ticket site at tip?

 

[GlastonTim]

If NAU was sold out how did I move to better seats that were still available on the UConn ticket site at tip?

tickets are sold but ticket holders don’t go. Although why tickets are available at UConn site is confusing.

 

[J187Money]

What the hell you posting it on facebook for? There's your problem right there.

Trust me - half the time I post here in the ticket exchange they don't get taken either.

Here is my process:

1) Text the guy I split tickets with at Gampel
2) Text the 3 other good friends that are UCONN fans that don't have tickets
3) Then FB - so they go to someone I know
4) Then here

It is work to get rid of tickets. And I've never asked more than face value no matter the game.

 

[John]

Trust me - half the time I post here in the ticket exchange they don't get taken either.

Here is my process:

1) Text the guy I split tickets with at Gampel
2) Text the 3 other good friends that are UCONN fans that don't have tickets
3) Then FB - so they go to someone I know
4) Then here

It is work to get rid of tickets. And I've never asked more than face value no matter the game.

I've had to fire sale MBB tickets to get rid of them even on here. Football tickets, furgedaboutit, can't give them away.

 

[J187Money]

I've had to fire sale MBB tickets to get rid of them even on here. Football tickets, furgedaboutit, can't give them away.

Exactly. I don't even try for football lol. That's just a donation to the school.

 

[krinklecut]

tickets are sold but ticket holders don’t go. Although why tickets are available at UConn site is confusing.

There were about 30 to choose from. Was easily able to find some seat backs to sit in by checking the site. It wasn’t sold out.

 

[McLovin]

Use the proceeds to fund NIL

Couldn’t do it through the athletic department, but my brother and I have talked about how someone should launch a ticket exchange to compete with Ticket Master, Vivid Seats, etc. where a portion of the fees goes to NIL.

 

[husky429]

Trust me - half the time I post here in the ticket exchange they don't get taken either.

Here is my process:

1) Text the guy I split tickets with at Gampel
2) Text the 3 other good friends that are UCONN fans that don't have tickets
3) Then FB - so they go to someone I know
4) Then here

It is work to get rid of tickets. And I've never asked more than face value no matter the game.

No one checks the ticket exchange. Post directly on the men's board. You're making this so difficult for yourself dude.

I have literally checked the exchange once in the past decade of posting here and I'm far too involved with this place.

 

[John]

No one checks the ticket exchange. Post directly on the men's board. You're making this so difficult for yourself dude.

I have literally checked the exchange once in the past decade of posting here and I'm far too involved with this place.

I've had good luck selling on the exchange, you might be pleasantly surprised if you give it a shot.

 

[MJKI]

I've had good luck selling on the exchange, you might be pleasantly surprised if you give it a shot.

I agree; I live 5 hours away but still have season tickets and have relied on the exchange for getting rid of or selling my tickets. Has been successful almost every time

 

[J187Money]

No one checks the ticket exchange. Post directly on the men's board. You're making this so difficult for yourself dude.

I have literally checked the exchange once in the past decade of posting here and I'm far too involved with this place.

I'm not making things difficult for myself at all. I'm not the one that cares. I paid for the tickets and would prefer they get used but I don't lose any sleep over it. I just posted 4 for tomorrow and I'm sure nobody will take them - but it is AKPB so it isn't like anyone that wants to get into the building will get shut out. I don't think I've ever had my seats empty for an important game.

If the goal was getting rid of them and that's it - it isn't that hard to do. But they are an asset and I have good seats and would prefer to share them with my friends first. I'm just responding to those that want to call people like me *&^% because my seats are empty for a few games a year. As if buying them and eating the seat donation isn't good enough.

 

[XLCenterFan]

I doubt the legitimacy of the label “sell out.” I bought tickets off stubhub for the game on Saturday and they came from the UConn Athletic Dept. Makes me think the school buys the remaining seats for certain games and resells on secondary market.

 

[XLCenterFan]

I'm not making things difficult for myself at all. I'm not the one that cares. I paid for the tickets and would prefer they get used but I don't lose any sleep over it. I just posted 4 for tomorrow and I'm sure nobody will take them - but it is AKPB so it isn't like anyone that wants to get into the building will get shut out. I don't think I've ever had my seats empty for an important game.

If the goal was getting rid of them and that's it - it isn't that hard to do. But they are an asset and I have good seats and would prefer to share them with my friends first. I'm just responding to those that want to call people like me *&^% because my seats are empty for a few games a year. As if buying them and eating the seat donation isn't good enough.

If you have seasons and you miss more than one game a year and let seats go empty you are an $&i. Total fairweather move.

 

[XLCenterFan]

No one checks the ticket exchange. Post directly on the men's board. You're making this so difficult for yourself dude.

I have literally checked the exchange once in the past decade of posting here and I'm far too involved with this place.

I check both. They have both come in handy.

 

[J187Money]

If you have seasons and you miss more than one game a year and let seats go empty you are an $&i. Total fairweather move.

Guess I will stop buying tickets then.

 

[Platt81]

I doubt the legitimacy of the label “sell out.” I bought tickets off stubhub for the game on Saturday and they came from the UConn Athletic Dept. Makes me think the school buys the remaining seats for certain games and resells on secondary market.

I’d bet this is more tickets that were allocated, whether it be families, sponsors etc that were not claimed so they post with the hope of monetizing them to whatever level they can. The demand is there for a season like this where that type of game doesn’t need to be played.

 

[dvegas]

UConn definitely sets aside blocks of tickets for various university affiliated groups, I know because I always attend a Hartford game with one, the email is supposedly going out this week. And I have to pay for the tickets at that point (doubt the seats will be as good and inexpensive as they were last year)

 

[jdb50]

Every game it is noticeable how many of the upper chairbacks across from the team benches are empty. The top rows are orange so they stick out to the eye. Will see what happens when the BE games start. Empty chairbacks when longtime season ticket holders are crammed into the bench seats in 218-223 is wrong. The new corner one game seats are being purchased every game.

 

[Scrutineer]

If NAU was sold out how did I move to better seats that were still available on the UConn ticket site at tip?

I'm guessing, but UConn probably holds back a small number of choice tickets for special guests (like Bouknight), or someone else with whom they might like to curry favor.

I'm not quite a dignitary but several years ago, when he was still with us, Dee Rowe got me tickets on the floor in front of 108 for a women's game at Gampel (don't have tickets for the women anymore).

Pretty exciting position from which to watch a game. And, the guy next to me kept referring to Chief and speaking in the third person whenever I asked him a question about the players.

 

[krinklecut]

I'm guessing, but UConn probably holds back a small number of choice tickets for special guests (like Bouknight), or someone else with whom they might like to curry favor.

I'm not quite a dignitary but several years ago, when he was still with us, Dee Rowe got me tickets on the floor in front of 108 for a women's game at Gampel (don't have tickets for the women anymore).

Pretty exciting position from which to watch a game. And, the guy next to me kept referring to Chief and speaking in the third person whenever I asked him a question about the players.

These were 4 rows from the back. There were about 40 of them spread around the back rows of the seat back 200s. These weren’t held back for special guests. They weren’t held back at all. They were for sale up until the end of the game.

 

[krinklecut]

These were 4 rows from the back. There were about 40 of them spread around the back rows of the seat back 200s. These weren’t held back for special guests. They weren’t held back at all. They were for sale up until the end of the game.

I’m not trying to be a buzzkill here, it’s just really lame we’re lying about selling out

 

[Waquoit]

I’m not trying to be a buzzkill here, it’s just really lame we’re lying about selling out

Why do you say we are?

 

[XLCenterFan]

Guess I will stop buying tickets then.

BYE

 

[willie99]

The XL Center was full when we played some chump. Many people only care about bigger games. All those lower bowl seats are sold with the exception of singles or school / player allotments

Those not attending games should donate their tickets to students

Both buildings will be rocking during conference play. I'm not even sure why this is a discussion

 

[krinklecut]

Why do you say we are?

Man idk read my comments in this thread

 

[Storrs South]

 

[WestHartHusk]

According to the boneyard we are lying about sellouts to…not sell tickets that we have available to sell?

 

[Waquoit]

According to the boneyard we are lying about sellouts to…not sell tickets that we have available to sell?

Your guess is as good as mine.

 

[krinklecut]

Your guess is as good as mine.

Dude just read my posts lol they’re calling NAU a sellout when there were a bunch of tickets available for sale on the official ticket site until the end of the game