Wolverines Dominate

August 1st, 2013 at 12:16 PM ^

I don't go to away games, but it would be nice if M fans could come to that game in force, which usually happens, but especially this year. As I have stated, I'm not buying NW's hype and think they will win only seven or eight games.

exmtroj

August 1st, 2013 at 11:54 AM ^

What's the deal with the 'Young Alumni Corner'?  Do you need to be an alum to sit in that section?  That's the cheapest ticket on stubhub right now.

Charlestown Chiefs

August 1st, 2013 at 12:03 PM ^

It's likely just a section that they place recent graduates in.  StubHub doesn't allow people to list tickets that have restrictions unless those restrictions are explicitly stated in the listing ie: they don't allow student tickets on the site at the Big House.  They might if they are validated but normal student tickets are not allowed.

This is Michigan

August 1st, 2013 at 11:59 AM ^

I don't understand Northwestern's goal with Purple Pricing.

The prices on StubHub are significantly less than the current prices if buying from the NU ticket office. Regular seats on StubHub are $130 and on NU are $183.

Why would they create a pricing system that steers people away from buying directly through them?

HipsterCat

August 1st, 2013 at 12:12 PM ^

i watched the explanation video and it says when the price drops the difference will be refunded (i assume on a per section basis) and their selling point is that you buy the tickets at the price now and get the difference back when it drops. which is aimed at people buying more tickets to guarentee seats thus having it drop less. the question is how do they determine when to drop the price and all that. its like the dynamic pricing everybody is going to except it seems their tickets only drop in price and have the refund option. hypothetically the prices could end up dropping below stubhub prices

goblueram

August 1st, 2013 at 12:40 PM ^

People are always going to Duffy's or the Diag.  I was recently at a place called Newport's at Southport/Newport and they had an M flag and claimed to be a "Michigan bar".  

To be honest, I don't think I've ever actually watched a Michigan football game at a bar.  I need a comfortable environment, aka place where I can yell. 

ChelseaRick

August 1st, 2013 at 4:15 PM ^

On North Clark there are Moe's and Rocket.  Moe's > Rocket.  Did a B1G Pub Crawl there a couple of years ago (bunch of us in our 40s, kinda funny reactions).  Clark has a bar for almost very B1G school.  Had a great time, from what I remember.  It got a little drunk out that night.

UofMike

August 1st, 2013 at 12:06 PM ^

Sideline season tickets are priced at $262. The combined price of the UofM and Ohio tickets are  $385. Someone at NU needs to rethink this policy.

GoBlue007

August 1st, 2013 at 12:14 PM ^

It's actually not a bad strategy on their part if their students/season tkt holders actually wanted to go to the game vs trying to cash in (who can blame them after so many years at the bottom/middle of the Conference). They dilute the supply, therefore lowering prices on sites like stub hub... Stub hub will likely raise its price while NU will lowers them.

M_Born M_Believer

August 1st, 2013 at 12:15 PM ^

Big Party at Evanston....... Brother, Dad, my sons, Brother In Law and nephew all coming.  Went through Stub Hub, grab 7 in the end zone, $64 each.  Can't wait to take over the stadium........

 

 

GoBlue007

August 1st, 2013 at 12:34 PM ^

Trying to do the same here but striking out on anything decent for such a large crew to sit together. In 2011 it was great seeing the majority of the crowd in Maize. When they played 7 nation army (yes, I know...but it was neat at the time especially after UTL part 1) for their students it actually worked in reverse and the Michigan fans took over and they pulled the plug on the music.

itsgr82bmw

August 1st, 2013 at 12:16 PM ^

A buddy was at the NU ticket office when it opened this morning and the best sideline tix on the Michigan side were near the corner at $183 a pop.  He bailed and immediately bought 12 tix on stubhub (around $100 each) which were located on the Michigan side at 40 yd. line, row 63.  Thought purple pricing was supposed to reflect secondary market. This is nuts!

blueneverquits

August 1st, 2013 at 12:23 PM ^

for $65 each in the endzone.  Betting that the endzone price on the school's website doesn't come down that far (currently at $91).  Even if it does, just glad I have tickets.  Love not having to travel for that game.

BlueMan80

August 1st, 2013 at 12:34 PM ^

The new policy of 4 per customer made me buy cheaper seats in the corner where seats were plentiful and I had enough time to snag two groups of 4 in adjacent rows. So much easier when I could just call the ticket office and have someone help me. More declining customer service in our digital age. Also, I never thought I'd pay that much for basically end zone seats at Northwestern.

maize-blue

August 1st, 2013 at 1:00 PM ^

Pretty interested in this game. It looks like it could be another pain in the ass games like last year. I'm really hoping we just come out and squash the hell out of 'em right from the get go.

NW is one of those teams that the longer you let them hang around the tougher it is to beat them.