Howie411 Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I currently have 2 lower level terrace seating(obstructed) on the 30 yard line, they are actually pretty good seats, only thing I can't see is a really high punt. I just got a letter today saying I can purchase regular season tickets now, I called the ticket office and while they don't have a location yet the rep said they would definitely be in the 400 section somewhere. Would it make more sense to keep the lowers and ignore the wait list tickets, or drop the LL and just get the upper level ones? The rep said he would probably buy both and continue to just sell the uppers until they became better (of course thats a lot of money to shell out for 2 sets of tickets. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tshile Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I currently have 2 lower level terrace seating(obstructed) on the 30 yard line, they are actually pretty good seats, only thing I can't see is a really high punt. I just got a letter today saying I can purchase regular season tickets now, I called the ticket office and while they don't have a location yet the rep said they would definitely be in the 400 section somewhere. Would it make more sense to keep the lowers and ignore the wait list tickets, or drop the LL and just get the upper level ones? The rep said he would probably buy both and continue to just sell the uppers until they became better (of course thats a lot of money to shell out for 2 sets of tickets. Any suggestions? edit: everything below is my opinion.... you may completely disagree with me. The only reason not to keep the 'obstructed view' seats, is if you are not happy with the view. If the only thing you can't see are really high punts... then i'd strongly consider keeping them. But thats just my opinion. That said, I like the upper deck view... you get to see plays from a different perspective - you see the whole field, you see things develop, etc. What you don't see is the fumble, who caused it, and who got it - at least not without looking at the replay. its a trade off, and it really depends on who you are. I'd love to be closer, but I appreciate the view I have, and am not willing to spend any more money to move up until I'm making more money, and even then it'll be tough to justify it. the real thing to do, is to get tickets in that spot for one game, and sit there. see what its like. or just go up there during the game and check it out. I saw int he lower bowl in the endzone during the rams game. Those seats, in my opinion, suck. You can't see anything on the other side of the field - although when its on your side the view is great. I'd much rather pay ~ 1/2 as much, and sit up top. You'll be able to move your seats next season too - unless the skins win the super bowl and everyone scrambles to buy them (lol). So unless you're significantly unhappy with them, and if you're not sure you want to commit to it, i'd keep your current tickets, and check it out from up top next time you go to a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman21ST Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 If you can afford it, I would say go for it, because you might be able to turn a profit for one of the sets (not a big one mind you, but be able to recoup some of your money at least). Just my $.02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark The Homer Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I would keep the lower Terrace seats on the 30. I would not bother with the Upper level seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFK Lives Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I agree with MTH and say keep the lower. This will be my first year as a season ticket holder, or at least we (me and three friends) inherited the rights. I saw one game from the seats last year and it was my first time in the lower, all previous games were upper and one from club level. Not to mention, if you are obstructed, I am guessing you are covered and protected from the elements. Not bad for the end of November and December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipwhich Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I would keep the lower Terrace seats on the 30. I would not bother with the Upper level seats. Agree. I would never leave for the upper deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFKFedEx Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I think the Cave offers the most bang for the buck if you must have season tix but are on the fence about the investment. At least the preseason flush of funds doesn't hurt as bad at $32 a seat when you know you'll be paying the same for Dallas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffmark1 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Completely agree with MTH. The only other thing I would consider would be to try to deal with them about signing a contract for premium seats with a guarantee to be in lower levels by year 4 or 5. If you want just sell the tickets and keep the obstructed view seats, lose perhaps $50-150 per game on the sale of the premium tickets, and do this for the next four years and you get to upgrade to lower level seats, keep what is perhaps a better game day experience and what I would think are better seats then all but low rower rows between the 30s. The loss per game on the sale of the club level tickets is about the difference between the cost of the upper level seats vs the obstructed view seats. I'm not 100% on the secondary market for next year on club level seats, I think if you do the research and it all checks out this might be a good option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hieverybody Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 If you can afford it, I would say go for it, because you might be able to turn a profit for one of the sets (not a big one mind you, but be able to recoup some of your money at least). Just my $.02 There is zero chance of turning a profit on upper deck seats by selling game to game. He'll lose hundreds of dollars unless he's able to sell his season ticket package to someone. Howie, keep the obstructed - they sound like a real bargain. Or if you want you can have my upper levels which I'm giving up, and I'll take yours:evilg:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffmark1 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Yeah I agree. I didn't say buy upper level tickets, I said sign a contract for premium seats for 4 years with an option to buy lower level. Sell the premium tickets for a loss of $50-150 per game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffmark1 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 That way he gets lower level seats which is the only reason to move to UL STH from where he is, in a quick time and loses about the same as the premium he would be paying for the upper level tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipwhich Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Yeah I agree. I didn't say buy upper level tickets, I said sign a contract for premium seats for 4 years with an option to buy lower level. Sell the premium tickets for a loss of $50-150 per game. More like $150 a game per seat. $300 a game for 2 seats. And if you think my estimation is wrong you should do a little research. You really will lose slightly more than that. So you suggest losing $3000 per year * 4 years or $12,000 to get a chance to sit in the lower level???? This is why their are so many sob stories from club seat holders. I don't give away my money like that. It's called being fiscally responsible. :evilg: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffmark1 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 It depends on the seats, and what the Skins are going to be asking for. I sold club level seats at a profit. I also sold them and took a loss one year of about $50 a game. You might be right about now, that was in 2005. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark The Homer Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I have to agree with Chip re the club seats. You can get clubs on the sidelines for roughly $300 per pair per game on the aftermarket. And skip the preseason. That beats the hell out of what the team wants, even with the 50% discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFKFedEx Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 It depends on the seats, and what the Skins are going to be asking for. I sold club level seats at a profit. Most club seat holders who've been forced to sell in recent years are lucky to recover half of what their contracts require them to pay the Redskins. You can recover your costs or even profit for the Dallas game, but then there's the other seven games, plus two preseason. Premium seats are an absolute money pit for anyone south of a seven figure income. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie411 Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 Thanks for all the advice, what I'm trying to do now is convince one of my friends to buy the full upper level set, and he will just pay for them while they stay under my name and I'll continue to use the LL seats. Like RFK Lives mentioned they are under cover and that is a really nice perk later in the season if its raining, snowing, sunning etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capcrunch98 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 There is zero chance of turning a profit on upper deck seats by selling game to game. He'll lose hundreds of dollars unless he's able to sell his season ticket package to someone. :evilg:. This is absolutely true. I don't sell my tickets often, but last year I had to sell 3 games I couldn't make, and I got roughly half of face value in each transaction. They are 400 level seats, but row 2, so not exactly the worst seats in the house. And I needed extras to the Dallas game, and was able to get 4 uppers the day before for $200 total. Just a couple years ago that would have been unheard of. Based on my experience and what I have seen firsthand on the secondary market over the past couple years, I wouldn't advise anybody to buy Redskins tickets (uppers or lowers) unless they are planning on actually using them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sens11 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Definitely keep your lower levels. No brainer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raljon20785 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I had 2 upper level seats in 449 corner (never got upgraded) near the sideline for four years and I used to trade up with a scalper to get under 200 level under the overhang. Missing the high punts is only a :point2skyminor inconvenience. Gave up my seats after Gibbs version 2.0 was over. Keep the lowers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashburn Dave Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Keep your LL seats if the only thing obstructed is a high punt. I've sat in the 400's and the view is great but the walk up there and down sucks. Much easier to get in and out from the LL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9_to_42_td Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 If you go uppers, count on at least another 1/2 hour to make it down the ramps and get out of there. Forget about beating the traffic out of the stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFKFedEx Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 I've sat on all three levels at FedEx dozens of times each. The lower level has the better fan atmosphere because people are packed in much tighter than on the other two levels. The empty seat problem plagueing our gamedays since the move to Landover has never really effected the lower level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashburn Dave Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 The only other thing I would consider would be to try to deal with them about signing a contract for premium seats with a guarantee to be in lower levels by year 4 or 5. When someone makes this club level to lower level deal what is the parking lot they get moved to when they drop to LL? Green or do they start out in copper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stugein Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I sold club level seats at a profit. I also sold them and took a loss one year of about $50 a game. You'll have to clue me in on your secret. I lose $300+ bucks on every game that I can't go to, selling the Club tickets (fortunately I go to almost all of them). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsdude Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Most club seat holders who've been forced to sell in recent years are lucky to recover half of what their contracts require them to pay the Redskins.You can recover your costs or even profit for the Dallas game, but then there's the other seven games, plus two preseason. Premium seats are an absolute money pit for anyone south of a seven figure income. Seven figure income? They're not that expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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