In the past, I've collected game requests, compiled them, and sat down over a weekend to dole out the results and that's worked pretty well.
This year - with more people and the added complication of different seat locations, this is starting to look a lot harder. The initial choices aren't so bad, but there's a whole new level on moving to alternates (is the seat location more important or the game date?).
I'm contemplating trying to organize a gathering for seat selection to allow you to request and adjust on the fly - and to save me from making those types of decisions. I'm thinking maybe a Saturday in March (maybe the 2nd week of the NCAAs so there's something on the tube too) - and have started scouting around for places with a meeting room (my place definitely won't hold us) - I've already found at least one that's free.
There's a little bit of "do you really want to see how the sausage is made?" aspect to this...like when people are flexible on dates, they might get shifted around a little bit after I first put them into a game to help me fit everything in later on...or when someone says "that Sat. night is my kid's birthday" they might get a little "help" in getting that date. But if you're up for sitting around for...I have no idea how long this will take...it might be fun.
For now, I've posted a poll on the blog - look in the upper right corner. Instead of replying to me on this via email, vote Yes/No/Maybe on the poll to give me a feel for what people want to do. You can add any comments or suggestions to this blog post too to give me some ideas.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
Exhibition Games at Target Field
There are 2 exhibition games on April 2 & 3 vs. St. Louis that were "included" in our season ticket plan.
"Included?"
"Wow," I thought, "we got something as a bonus!"
Not so fast...I finally figured out that the invoice totals didn't quite match what I had been expecting. They aren't free (but they're 8-10 bucks cheaper than normal).
The official home opener is spoken for already...but these tickets will go up for grabs in a random draw sometime over the winter. I'll be in touch with more details when the time comes.
"Included?"
"Wow," I thought, "we got something as a bonus!"
Not so fast...I finally figured out that the invoice totals didn't quite match what I had been expecting. They aren't free (but they're 8-10 bucks cheaper than normal).
The official home opener is spoken for already...but these tickets will go up for grabs in a random draw sometime over the winter. I'll be in touch with more details when the time comes.
Video: Tour of Target Field
I'm sure there's more of these on the way, but MPR put up a "Walking Tour of Target Field" on their news site - and it's fun to start seeing some real pictures rather than just artists' renditions.
A walking tour of Target Field - MPR NewsQ - 11/13/09
A walking tour of Target Field - MPR NewsQ - 11/13/09
Current Ticket Availability - 2010
As of 11/13/09, Estimated ticket availability for 2010:
(See the post on Seat Locations for more details about each section)
Field Box: 65 tickets
Legends Club and Diamond Box- we may have a few tickets left in each section, depending on when you join.
These are now pretty solid numbers as everyone has confirmed or modified their estimates from spring and summer. As the longer-term members finalize their choices, that may affect how many tickets are available in a given section for newer people. See Seniority below.
If you're looking to join the group, what we do is have you commit to a number of tickets now (and how many in each price range if that's pertinent). We then pick games in March and at that time you can break your requests into whether you want 2 or 4 tickets per game. So just deal with total tickets right now.
Our first payment is going in on Nov 13. Full payment is due in early December...but if you're just joining the group, something ASAP or even a partial payment is great.
(See the post on Seat Locations for more details about each section)
Field Box: 65 tickets
Legends Club and Diamond Box- we may have a few tickets left in each section, depending on when you join.
These are now pretty solid numbers as everyone has confirmed or modified their estimates from spring and summer. As the longer-term members finalize their choices, that may affect how many tickets are available in a given section for newer people. See Seniority below.
If you're looking to join the group, what we do is have you commit to a number of tickets now (and how many in each price range if that's pertinent). We then pick games in March and at that time you can break your requests into whether you want 2 or 4 tickets per game. So just deal with total tickets right now.
Our first payment is going in on Nov 13. Full payment is due in early December...but if you're just joining the group, something ASAP or even a partial payment is great.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Payment Due This Week
Our first payment is due with the Twins on Friday...I need a bit of lead time before that.
I emailed my address if you want to mail a check - or you can drop off to me - or send to me via PayPal (address: jon.swanson@earthlink.net). Again, if you choose to use a credit card on PayPal, you must pick up the transaction fee (3% I think).
You don't need to pay the full bill - that's due in December...and if you need to spread it out even further than that please let me know.
I emailed my address if you want to mail a check - or you can drop off to me - or send to me via PayPal (address: jon.swanson@earthlink.net). Again, if you choose to use a credit card on PayPal, you must pick up the transaction fee (3% I think).
You don't need to pay the full bill - that's due in December...and if you need to spread it out even further than that please let me know.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Payment Coming Due
So much for a "deposit"...
Finally received the renewal information yesterday and the real option is either full payment by November 13 or half on November 13 and half on December 11.
There is a 5-month plan that I might check into...but this would be more to reduce the amount due in November and to allow for selling the final 120 or so Field Box tickets.
Assume that I'm going to need payment from you as soon as possible. I'm going to check into the details of the 5-month plan in addition to finding out if they are truly serious about a 2-week notice for coming up with $11,000 (that's the 1/2 payment).
Finally received the renewal information yesterday and the real option is either full payment by November 13 or half on November 13 and half on December 11.
There is a 5-month plan that I might check into...but this would be more to reduce the amount due in November and to allow for selling the final 120 or so Field Box tickets.
Assume that I'm going to need payment from you as soon as possible. I'm going to check into the details of the 5-month plan in addition to finding out if they are truly serious about a 2-week notice for coming up with $11,000 (that's the 1/2 payment).
2010 Target Field Seating
Three different seat locations in 2010 - See the links below for seating charts and 3-D representations of what the view will be like from the seats.
Prices listed are season-ticket package prices, which in the Dome were $5-10 below face value.
Master seating chart - and see photo below in the Sept. 2 posting.
Estimated availability by seating area.
Field Box Seats - This is what's still open
$29 each
Section 103, Row 7, Seats 21-24
On the aisle closest to home plate
Right field line - faces the video scoreboard. In the sun for early afternoon during mid-summer.
3-D View
Just across the aisle, tickets in "Diamond Box" cost $38
Here we're 7 rows from the field down the right field line. The seats are turned toward the infield.
For the next 2 sections, we have limited or no availability for new members to the group (joining in November 2009 and later). While we pick games on a random basis, the priority for number of seats available goes by seniority in the group. But get in now and there is future opportunity.
Legends Club
All tickets include access to the club amenities for that game.
Price: $55 each
Section G, Row 5, Seats 14-17
On the aisle closest to home plate
3-D View
Diamond Box Seats
$38 each
Section 121, Row 3, Seats 1-4
On the aisle closest to home plate - on the 3rd base line.
Direct view of the downtown skyline - in the sun for all afternoon games.
3-D View
Just across the aisle, tickets in "Home Plate Box" cost $50
The section in front of us is Section 15 - "Dugout Box" seats that cost $69 each
Section 15 has 15 rows...then there's a dividing wall, then we're in Row 3 of the next section. So consider this maybe about 20 rows from the field.
Prices listed are season-ticket package prices, which in the Dome were $5-10 below face value.
Master seating chart - and see photo below in the Sept. 2 posting.
Estimated availability by seating area.
Field Box Seats - This is what's still open
$29 each
Section 103, Row 7, Seats 21-24
On the aisle closest to home plate
Right field line - faces the video scoreboard. In the sun for early afternoon during mid-summer.
3-D View
Just across the aisle, tickets in "Diamond Box" cost $38
Here we're 7 rows from the field down the right field line. The seats are turned toward the infield.
For the next 2 sections, we have limited or no availability for new members to the group (joining in November 2009 and later). While we pick games on a random basis, the priority for number of seats available goes by seniority in the group. But get in now and there is future opportunity.
Legends Club
All tickets include access to the club amenities for that game.
Price: $55 each
Section G, Row 5, Seats 14-17
On the aisle closest to home plate
3-D View
Diamond Box Seats
$38 each
Section 121, Row 3, Seats 1-4
On the aisle closest to home plate - on the 3rd base line.
Direct view of the downtown skyline - in the sun for all afternoon games.
3-D View
Just across the aisle, tickets in "Home Plate Box" cost $50
The section in front of us is Section 15 - "Dugout Box" seats that cost $69 each
Section 15 has 15 rows...then there's a dividing wall, then we're in Row 3 of the next section. So consider this maybe about 20 rows from the field.
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