hsmith19 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Does anybody know roughly when this usually occurs? After considering it for most of the Crews Era, I finally decided to upgrade my seats this year. One gal in the ticket office said to expect a call within a week after the renewal deadline, another guy said not until September. Also, what are my chances of getting three seats together in the Gold section? My season tickets have been in the Young Alumni section up to this point, so my points balance is not huge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonwich Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 I upgraded once and moved from behind the basket to roughly endcourt in the no-fee seats. Then I dropped one of our seats because my daughter went away to school. Then I managed to get it back thanks to excellent service from the ticket department. I think a week is a bit optimistic given that they often have to call like me who don't get in their renewals on time. Perhaps someone could cross-check me on this, but when I log into the season-ticket purchase site, it shows the entire lower bowl as unavailable, which, if true, is either a miracle or typical incompetence. https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/slu/EN/buy/details/1617MBB?DB_OEM_ID=27200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moytoy12 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 35 minutes ago, bonwich said: I upgraded once and moved from behind the basket to roughly endcourt in the no-fee seats. Then I dropped one of our seats because my daughter went away to school. Then I managed to get it back thanks to excellent service from the ticket department. I think a week is a bit optimistic given that they often have to call like me who don't get in their renewals on time. Perhaps someone could cross-check me on this, but when I log into the season-ticket purchase site, it shows the entire lower bowl as unavailable, which, if true, is either a miracle or typical incompetence. https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/slu/EN/buy/details/1617MBB?DB_OEM_ID=27200 Shows the same thing for me. I wonder if they make those unavailable until they get through the renewals? Wouldn't be the wisest choice, but maybe it explains things. Either that or something truly miraculous is going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Majerus Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Go in person - you can look at what's available. I've always done this & they are happy to work with you. Time well spent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseman Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 I don't know if they still do this but in the past, they would call long time season tix holders who did not renew and try to give them another chance to change their minds. I guess one could say why do this those people had a chance but I also see that a mistake could have been made, change of heart, impressed with getting a personal call, whatever could have them change their minds about renewing. If they have been buying tix for awhile why not go this extra mile. This calling I am sure takes a bit of a time and they have to wait until the deadline passes to start the calling. This may be the reason for the delay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old guy Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 My wife renews our seats so I have no experience with renewals at SLU, but every other type of event I have been signed up with for years will not release better seats until they are sure their prior occupants are not going to renew. They usually call to confirm the contract will not be renewed for the next season. This avoids a lot of problems with the prior occupants of the seats if they decide to renew after all and find out they can only get much worse seating than they had before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010andBeyond Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Don't wait for them to call you. Either call them or go in person. They will work with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmith19 Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 3 hours ago, moytoy12 said: Shows the same thing for me. I wonder if they make those unavailable until they get through the renewals? Wouldn't be the wisest choice, but maybe it explains things. Either that or something truly miraculous is going on. Yeah, I was under the impression they just blacked them all out until they finished their calls. I appreciate all the feedback. I will definitely plan on dropping by in person. I got one of the "why haven't you renewed?" calls last week even though they told me weeks ago they would put a note on my account when I originally called and asked about upgrading. Which didn't inspire much confidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonwich Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I'm sorry, blacking out the entire bottom bowl is ridiculous. Someone is looking for new season tix and they can't even look at what's probably available? Hell, at least 1/4 of the seats end court aren't sold, and even if someone's going to "upgrade," it's not likely that's where they'll pick. Just more fabulous stupidity. (BTW, when people visit the season ticket site, is there any way for them to see what the various seat licenses cost?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmith19 Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 12 hours ago, bonwich said: I'm sorry, blacking out the entire bottom bowl is ridiculous. Someone is looking for new season tix and they can't even look at what's probably available? Hell, at least 1/4 of the seats end court aren't sold, and even if someone's going to "upgrade," it's not likely that's where they'll pick. Just more fabulous stupidity. (BTW, when people visit the season ticket site, is there any way for them to see what the various seat licenses cost?) Even though this still has last summer's date on it, it's been updated to reflect the new prices. Interesting that everything went up a few dollars except the Young Alumni seats, which they dropped from $100 to $99 each. I guess they're going after the young bargain shoppers this year. http://www.slubillikens.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=205242113 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NextYearBill Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 12 courtside seats are available... $4200 a piece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonwich Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 11 hours ago, hsmith19 said: Even though this still has last summer's date on it, it's been updated to reflect the new prices. Interesting that everything went up a few dollars except the Young Alumni seats, which they dropped from $100 to $99 each. I guess they're going after the young bargain shoppers this year. http://www.slubillikens.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=205242113 Interesting. How would a mere mortal, or even an MBM, manage to stumble on that page when searching for season tickets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmith19 Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 Very glad I took the advice here. I went in yesterday and they were able to get me three aisle seats in 104 right at center court. No telling what would have been left if I had waited for them to call me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box and Won Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 15 minutes ago, hsmith19 said: Very glad I took the advice here. I went in yesterday and they were able to get me three aisle seats in 104 right at center court. No telling what would have been left if I had waited for them to call me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 16 minutes ago, Box and Won said: I actually just started watching this show on demand. Great show and I was a fool for missing it when it first came out. Check out Vice Principals if you haven't already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmith19 Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 I've watched the whole series twice through. Really wish the long-rumored movie would get off the ground. Still need to check out Vice Principals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 1 hour ago, brianstl said: Check out Vice Principals if you haven't already. Duuuude. So good. Insane show. I love how people are all, "Woo hoo, Kenny Powers!" but these shows are so, so dark. Glad the ticket situation got worked out. I've found they're easy and flexible to work with once you get in touch with them. Then again, it's been a few years since I moved away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crymdg2 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 7 hours ago, brianstl said: I actually just started watching this show on demand. Great show and I was a fool for missing it when it first came out. Check out Vice Principals if you haven't already. +All the number of times Gus Phillips has messed up a Billiken name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box and Won Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 21 hours ago, brianstl said: Check out Vice Principals if you haven't already. F--ked buttholes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almaman Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 On 8/26/2016 at 10:01 PM, bonwich said: Interesting. How would a mere mortal, or even an MBM, manage to stumble on that page when searching for season tickets? mere mortal >MBM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmith19 Posted September 23, 2017 Author Share Posted September 23, 2017 I think I'm going to start a Hulu subscription just to catch this season of Vice Principals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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