Yes, tickets to sporting events are still sold at face value through stadium and arena box offices. But who does that anymore?
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Why $1.5 Billion For The Dodgers Might Be A Bargain
Editor’s note: This post proved prescient when, two and a half weeks after it was first published, the Dodgers were purchased for $2 billion. TIME’s Sean Gregory sizes up the deal here.
As Major League Baseball moves closer to …
Lintinis? Spiced Chicken ‘Lings’? The Latest in Marketing Jeremy Lin & ‘Linsanity’
Don’t feel bad for Knicks’ sensation Jeremy Lin just because he played poorly in the team’s Thursday night loss to LeBron James and the Miami Heat. Lin will be the most discussed player during the NBA All-Star weekend in Orlando, …
The ‘Linsanity’ Effect: NY Knicks’ Guard Jeremy Lin’s Surprise Success Leads to Sold-Out Arenas, Jerseys
The phenomenon of undrafted Harvard grad and previous NBA benchwarmer Jeremy Lin is translating into serious money, as Knicks’ ticket prices soar and stores can’t keep up with demand for Lin jerseys and “Linsanity” merchandise.
The NBA Lockout and the Economy: An Overstated Impact
The NBA lockout keeps eating away at the regular season, like the revolting tapeworm that it is. Regular season games had been scheduled to start last week. Now all November games have been canceled. As the stalemate drags on,
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Sports and Concert Tickets Are Now Cheaper—And More Expensive
The expansion of online ticket marketplaces has meant that many tickets are now sold well below face value. It’s also resulted in tickets to some especially in-demand events becoming more expensive than ever.
Why Do We Cheer for NBA Stars But Not for Bankers?
There was something dramatic and striking about the Dallas Mavericks’ victory over the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals on Sunday. No, it wasn’t the caliber of play – which was high – nor the sight of the vaunted Miami “Dream …
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NBA Tickets for 11 Cents!?!
Last night’s game between the New Jersey Nets and the Cleveland Cavaliers wasn’t exactly a hot ticket. Seats were being offered on StubHub for mere pennies.
True Sports Fans Eat their Team’s Logos
My those Celtics taste delicious! At long last you can get toast and pizza with the logos of NBA teams on them. And you’ll pay extra for the privilege.
Post-LeBron, NBA Playoff Tickets Are Half-Price
If LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers had made it to the Eastern Conference Finals, ticket prices sold on the black market would have averaged $349 for the Cavs home games. But now that it’s a match-up of the Orlando Magic and the Boston Celtics, tickets are expected to be resold for a bit under $160, on average.
Cheapskate Wisdom from … Former NBA 3-Point Specialist Tim Legler
“Who wouldn’t want a bargain?”