Author Topic: Winter Classic lottery (Read 6921 times)

CowherPower · « **on:** November 09, 2014, 07:40:41 pm »

Did anyone try to enter the lottery that that Nats had for 10-year season ticket holders for Winter Classic tickets? I entered on Thursday night but didn't receive any kind of confirmation that my entry was received. The lottery entry page was pretty funky, so I'm not sure if my entry went through or not.

tomterp · « **Reply #1 on:** November 09, 2014, 08:54:31 pm »

I don't see any confirmation email but I recall getting a message at the time that I had been successful.

beerandyams · « **Reply #2 on:** November 10, 2014, 11:15:27 am »

I entered and didn't get a confirmation email. Usually you get an email after the lottery is drawn whether you are picked or not I think.

Baseball is Life · « **Reply #3 on:** November 10, 2014, 02:01:06 pm »

I entered and was told I would get an email if I was picked for the lottery. But nothing so far so I'm assuming I'm SOL.

tomterp · « **Reply #4 on:** November 10, 2014, 02:10:33 pm »

Well has ANYBODY heard anything back on this?

EDIT: Checked with a friend who registered for the lottery and he has not heard anything either.

I'm guessing nobody has yet, though the email did say:

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If you are selected, you will receive an additional email with lottery instructions, dates and passwords on November 7.

tomterp · « **Reply #5 on:** November 10, 2014, 04:30:21 pm »

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Congratulations! You have been selected for the opportunity to purchase up to four (4) tickets for the 2015 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic game that will be played at Nationals Park.

This sale will take place Tuesday, November 11 -- from 10:00 a.m. ET until 11:59 p.m. ET

UMDNats · « **Reply #6 on:** November 10, 2014, 04:39:52 pm »

Quote from: tomterp on November 10, 2014, 04:30:21 pm

Congrats, you have a chance to pay hundreds of dollars to stand in the cold weather and squint from section 201 to watch the Caps lose to the Blackhawks!

Just kidding. Congrats, should be a fun event.

Baseball is Life · « **Reply #7 on:** November 10, 2014, 04:43:24 pm »

Quote from: tomterp on November 10, 2014, 04:30:21 pm

Just got mine! Now to rearrange those meetings...

tomterp · « **Reply #8 on:** November 10, 2014, 04:47:53 pm »

Quote from: UMDNats on November 10, 2014, 04:39:52 pm

Congrats, you have a chance to pay hundreds of dollars to stand in the cold weather and squint from section 201 to watch the Caps lose to the Blackhawks!

Just kidding. Congrats, should be a fun event.

Hah, I probably won't even go. A couple of people in my group really want them, I could be a good group leader.

Not sure where the seats would be. We are in club now, which would be nice if it's really cold.

Baseball is Life · « **Reply #9 on:** November 10, 2014, 04:59:46 pm »

Does anyone have information on seats, costs, etc.?

tomterp · « **Reply #10 on:** November 10, 2014, 05:00:59 pm »

Quote from: Baseball is Life on November 10, 2014, 04:59:46 pm

Does anyone have information on seats, costs, etc.?

$$$$

eastie · « **Reply #11 on:** November 10, 2014, 05:08:58 pm »

Quote from: Baseball is Life on November 10, 2014, 04:59:46 pm

Does anyone have information on seats, costs, etc.?

Probably not accurate for the Nats lottery tomorrow as this was Caps season ticket holder info, but for a rough idea of the price levels:

http://capitals.nhl.com/v2/ext/2015WC_FAQs_092314.pdf

Dugout box cheap seats!

Baseball is Life · « **Reply #12 on:** November 10, 2014, 05:18:32 pm »

Quote from: eastie on November 10, 2014, 05:08:58 pm

Probably not accurate for the Nats lottery tomorrow as this was Caps season ticket holder info, but for a rough idea of the price levels:

http://capitals.nhl.com/v2/ext/2015WC_FAQs_092314.pdf

Dugout box cheap seats!

Thanks, eastie. Interesting indeed. The higher up, the more expensive, for the most part. And the seats in the Norfolk Southern Club are the most expensive!

varoadking · « **Reply #13 on:** November 10, 2014, 05:20:37 pm »

Quote from: Baseball is Life on November 10, 2014, 04:59:46 pm

Does anyone have information on seats, costs, etc.?

Presales to Capitals SPH's ran $129 - $350, IIRC.

I think mine were $149 for section 111, which will not be too bad - behind one of the nets.

Best resale prices I have seen so far are roughly 3X face.

eastie · « **Reply #14 on:** November 10, 2014, 05:41:47 pm »

Quote from: Baseball is Life on November 10, 2014, 05:18:32 pm

Thanks, eastie. Interesting indeed. The higher up, the more expensive, for the most part. And the seats in the Norfolk Southern Club are the most expensive!

Access to heated indoor bars is probably worth the premium for club level!

varoadking · « **Reply #15 on:** November 10, 2014, 05:42:43 pm »

Quote from: eastie on November 10, 2014, 05:41:47 pm

Access to heated indoor bars is probably worth the premium for club level!

Indeed...and with the best view as well...

tomterp · « **Reply #16 on:** November 10, 2014, 06:24:11 pm »

Quote from: eastie on November 10, 2014, 05:41:47 pm

Access to heated indoor bars is probably worth the premium for club level!

Yeah but at $350 a pop....

What's the secondary market look like. Powerboater in 3....2.......1.......

Nathan · « **Reply #17 on:** November 10, 2014, 06:26:44 pm »

Quote from: tomterp on November 10, 2014, 05:00:59 pm

$$$$

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UMDNats · « **Reply #18 on:** November 10, 2014, 06:27:09 pm »

Quote from: Baseball is Life on November 10, 2014, 04:59:46 pm

Does anyone have information on seats, costs, etc.?

You have to sell your soul to Ted Leonsis and get "MONUMENTAL SPORTS" tattooed on your chest.

tomterp · « **Reply #19 on:** November 10, 2014, 06:34:33 pm »

There are plenty of club seats for sale - $1300 to $2400, which is BS.

1995hoo · « **Reply #20 on:** November 10, 2014, 08:37:24 pm »

Our seats as Caps STHs since 2008 are in the upper half of Section 114 (face value $189 each). Last time I looked on StubHub, the two seats immediately next to ours were listed for $982.50.

Each.

tomterp · « **Reply #21 on:** November 10, 2014, 08:39:24 pm »

Quote from: 1995hoo on November 10, 2014, 08:37:24 pm

Our seats as Caps STHs since 2008 are in the upper half of Section 114 (face value $189 each). Last time I looked on StubHub, the two seats immediately next to ours were listed for $982.50.

Each.

I bet no sales at that price, though. It doesn't hurt to fish for a sucker for a few weeks.

1995hoo · « **Reply #22 on:** November 10, 2014, 08:42:23 pm »

Quote from: tomterp on November 10, 2014, 08:39:24 pm

I bet no sales at that price, though. It doesn't hurt to fish for a sucker for a few weeks.

I have to assume they won't sell for that.

Bloo · « **Reply #23 on:** November 10, 2014, 10:41:49 pm »

The whole Winter Classic STH situation is bs. The Blackhawks got to pick the seats they wanted to be in while the Caps ticket holders got put somewhere based on the value of the ticket they have for their season. It's worst than the BS with the Philly fans years back when you think about it.

UMDNats · « **Reply #24 on:** November 10, 2014, 10:46:33 pm »

Quote from: Bloo on November 10, 2014, 10:41:49 pm

The whole Winter Classic STH situation is bs. The Blackhawks got to pick the seats they wanted to be in while the Caps ticket holders got put somewhere based on the value of the ticket they have for their season. It's worst than the BS with the Philly fans years back when you think about it.

Leonsis does not care about the fans. He cares about the appearance of caring about the fans, and he knows that no media outlets will report on him screwing Caps fans as much as possible.