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I'm not a season ticket holder, but my grandfather is and has been since the mid 60s. Recently he received a letter informing him that he would have to pay $3000 to the athletic department per seat (he has four) to be able to retain his tickets for next year. His neighbor received a letter that she'd have to pay $5000 per seat. Both have determined that they will drop their tickets rather than pay that amount.

My understanding is that he's paid a certain amount per seat (app $1000) in the past, but the rate is simply skyrocketing. Do any of you know why this is happening, especially right now given the state of the economy? Based on these two (definitely a nonrepresentative sample), it certainly seems like that the apathy and angst that has permeated Volnation is starting to creep up to the more fortunate among the fan base. It seems to me that there's no way that Hamilton can ignore that.
 
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The UTAD and the scalpers didn't care who bought the returned tix for the game. Why should the season tix holders?
 
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In 2006 I bought an individual season ticket near the opposing band (just happened to be where it was). The older couple next to me had just gotten "the boot" out of their seats they had for 30 years (good seats on the West side) and the guy played football for UT in the 60's. They couldn't afford the seats anymore due to rising contributions requests. I felt really bad for them.
 
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Hamilton is a business man. He has a line of people willing to pay the increased amount, so he is giving the current owners a chance to match the higher offers.
 
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Gcrop said:
In 2006 I bought an individual season ticket near the opposing band (just happened to be where it was). The older couple next to me had just gotten "the boot" out of their seats they had for 30 years (good seats on the West side) and the guy played football for UT in the 60's. They couldn't afford the seats anymore due to rising contributions requests. I felt really bad for them.
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You gotta pay for fulmer's "market-driven" contract. Thanks hambone.
 
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UT IE 95 said:
Hamilton is a business man. He has a line of people willing to pay the increased amount, so he is giving the current owners a chance to match the higher offers.
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Yeah, probably sell them to corporations, who write them off on their income taxes.
 
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if you say the demand is there to pay that rate, then I guess I have to accept it as the market rate. Personally, I just refuse to believe that people are willing to pay that amount right now given the state of the program and that of the economy. Let's not forget that mandatory donations only began as a precondition for season tickets a little over a decade ago, so it's not like this money-making program is rooted in tradition.
 
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There may be a line for the good seats but i called vasf after the season started for a friend and they said there was plenty of season tickets left.
They told me that was at a 250.00 donation per ticket
 
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BryanD said:
There may be a line for the good seats but i called vasf after the season started for a friend and they said there was plenty of season tickets left.
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Probably nose bleed and singles. If those folks he's talking about had to pony up 3-5 grand each they must be really good seats. Those are the ones that are in high demand.
 
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I bought season tix this year with NO donation. They are in Z11 lower level. I sure that just like anything in life, the premium seats are going to garner a premium donation but "plenty of good seats are still available."
 
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I couldn't tell you the section, but they're on the original press box side, about 10 rows from the top immediately under the vol radio network box, approximately 35-40 yard line. Suffice it to say that my "falling" nightmare is me tripping down the stairs and rolling down the entire upper deck and onto the field.
 
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BigPapaVol said:
The line is dwindling.
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volinathens said:
if you say the demand is there to pay that rate, then I guess I have to accept it as the market rate. Personally, I just refuse to believe that people are willing to pay that amount right now given the state of the program and that of the economy. Let's not forget that mandatory donations only began as a precondition for season tickets a little over a decade ago, so it's not like this money-making program is rooted in tradition.
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Put up some paintings in the bathrooms, a new coat of paint around the consessions, and open the gates 3 hours before kickoff for socializing and corporations will knock each other down to buy tickets to "entertain" clients.

The day of a regular family having decent seats in Neyland are coming to an end.
 
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volinathens said:
I'm not a season ticket holder, but my grandfather is and has been since the mid 60s. Recently he received a letter informing him that he would have to pay $3000 to the athletic department per seat (he has four) to be able to retain his tickets for next year. His neighbor received a letter that she'd have to pay $5000 per seat. Both have determined that they will drop their tickets rather than pay that amount.

My understanding is that he's paid a certain amount per seat (app $1000) in the past, but the rate is simply skyrocketing. Do any of you know why this is happening, especially right now given the state of the economy? Based on these two (definitely a nonrepresentative sample), it certainly seems like that the apathy and angst that has permeated Volnation is starting to creep up to the more fortunate among the fan base. It seems to me that there's no way that Hamilton can ignore that.
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They are raising money for Foolmer's buyout!
 
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volinathens said:
I couldn't tell you the section, but they're on the original press box side, about 10 rows from the top immediately under the vol radio network box, approximately 35-40 yard line. Suffice it to say that my "falling" nightmare is me tripping down the stairs and rolling down the entire upper deck and onto the field.
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It's the good ole Tennessee Terrace. I got the letter when I got back from watching the Vols get embarrassed by UCLA. Timing on that was awesome.
 
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The worst part is that they are pricing out the loudest, most enthusiastic fans by moving more and more seats to corporations and very wealthy folks.
 
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While it's everyone's right to spend money as they see fit, either you support the university or you don't.

Some would call it paying for an inferior product.

Others would call you a bandwagon fan for only showing support in winning times.

Personally, I couldn't disagree with either argument but I('d hope most fans are rational.
 
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