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.
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It’s a Deal: Extra 25% Off, Free Shipping at Dick’s Sporting Goods
Now through July 25, select footwear, apparel, and equipment already on clearance is discounted by an extra 25% at Dick’s. Combine the sale with the coupon code FSHJULY, and you’ll get free shipping as well.
Wanna Witness Yankee History? You’ll Have to Pay Up
As Yankee shortstop Derek Jeter reaches within a few hits of the 3,000-hit milestone, the asking price for tickets at Yankee Stadium this weekend has more than doubled—to an average of $165.
It’s a Deal: Extra 20% Off Clearance Ski Gear
Use the coupon code 20OFFSO to get an extra 20% off skis, ski boots, winter clothing, and other snow sport merchandise at Skis.com. With all the discounts accounted for, items are priced as much as 80% off original retail.
What Ticketmaster’s New ‘Variable Pricing’ Scheme Means
“Ticketmaster is looking to cut out the scalpers by scalping its own tickets.”
It’s a Deal: 40% off at Modell’s
Use the coupon code MOD4TEN39 to get 40% off your entire purchase at sporting goods specialist Modells.com. The promo code is valid for purchases through Thursday, March 10, and free shipping is available for orders over $49.
It’s a Deal: 30% Off Reebok Running Apparel, 40% Off NHL Gear
Use the promo code APP30 to get 30% off Reebok running apparel now through March 10, or use promo code FAN40 (thanks dealhack) to get 40% off NHL products from Reebok through March 31.
It’s a Deal: 40% Off at Modell’s
Use the coupon code MOD40ASI223P to get 40% any single item purchased at sporting goods specialist Modells.com. Orders must be placed by February 24, and some exclusions apply. Free shipping for orders over $49 too.
Bring Your Family to the Super Bowl for a Mere $26K
Based on the median price of tickets being sold at StubHub, a seat at the Super Bowl would run you $6,574, or $26,294 for a family of four. Such a sizeable chunk of cash could alternately cover the cost of 52 iPads, 3,307 movie tickets, or a decent down payment on a house.
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.
It’s a Deal: 40% Off Orders at Modell’s
Now through Wednesday, January 26, use the coupon code MOD4TEN125 to get 40% off your entire purchase at sporting goods retailer Modell’s. Free shipping is available for orders over $49.
Seattle Stadium Beer Scandal: Same Amount of Brew Whether You Pay $7.25 or $8.50
OK, we all know that fans pay through the nose for beer, hot dogs, and everything else served at sporting events. But some snacks and frosty beverages are more of a rip-off than others. A YouTube video making the rounds shows that at Seattle’s Qwest Field, the “large” beer that costs $8.50 holds the exact same amount as the small draught …