Ticket Swap! - The Official Unofficial Playoff Ticket Thread

by Zonis on Oct 5, 2006 9:00 AM PDT

There are two (Hopefully just one ::Wink Wink:::) A's homegames in the ALDS approaching, there are many A's fans out there with out tickets, and many A's fans out there with extras.

So if you have those Extras, or have tickets and you can't make it (our deepest regards), unlike some people, we here wish you do not resort to scalping.

So list those tickets here, the number, seat, row and section (and anything special about it, like First Row or Isle, etc), and the price of the ticket, and I am sure that happy AN'ers will come to you ready to re-emburse you for your tickets.

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sweet!

I think my group still has an extra ticket in the center field bleachers.

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Oct 5, 2006 9:01 AM PDT reply actions

details....

the ticket is for Friday.

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Oct 5, 2006 9:02 AM PDT up reply actions

for sat?

by Amnesiac727 on Oct 5, 2006 9:02 AM PDT up reply actions

Balistic Bill Needs a cheap ticket:

For Friday.

If it is still available he'll take it!!!

That would be GREAT!!!

He is the one who caught Frank Thomas's first HR on Opening Night!

"I think we just feel that now is our time." - Nick Swisher

by saint @ Athletics Nation on Oct 5, 2006 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions

I need 1 ticket for saturday

even though everyone here, including I...hope we dont need a ticket to saturday.

by Amnesiac727 on Oct 5, 2006 9:02 AM PDT reply actions

Nice seating diagram

I like the pre-2006 version, with forbidden thrid deck still visible. The current officially sanctioned one on the A's site reminds me of The Commissar Vanishes.

The Green and Golden Road to Unlimited Devotion

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Oct 5, 2006 9:10 AM PDT reply actions

On that page you linked to is this quote:

"2006 Single Game Pricing *Half price tickets are available in the Plaza Outfield for fans 60 years or better, children 14 and under and active military with valid ID."

If they're going to say "60 years or better" shouldn't they be required to say "children 14 and worse"?

by DavidA on Oct 5, 2006 9:19 AM PDT up reply actions

I have one for Friday -- maybe more

It's a very desirable Plaza Reserved seat, immediately behind Saint, Duke, and the drums, if memory serves me right. Sec 235, row 2, seat 3.

It's possible that I also will have a pair a couple of sections over, in Sec 237, row 5. I won't know until later today though.

$24 each includes the service fee. I can meet you in Berkeley/Albany in the morning or at the park.

If we play Saturday -- which I don't think we will, of course! -- I might have the single in 235 available for that one too. (It's a postseason strip.)

"The theme of the day is murky." -- Ken Macha, August 11, 2006

by Englishmajor on Oct 5, 2006 10:04 AM PDT reply actions

That seat is directly behind Duke:

The Friday ticket that is.

"I think we just feel that now is our time." - Nick Swisher

by saint @ Athletics Nation on Oct 5, 2006 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions

Ballistic Bill Needs a ticket:

That one would be great!

"I think we just feel that now is our time." - Nick Swisher

by saint @ Athletics Nation on Oct 5, 2006 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions

It's his

I have your e-mail, so I'll send you my contact info and we'll figure out how to meet up. With luck, I'll get to the park in time to come by your tailgate area!

I'll post again about the possible pair of tickets once I know what my bosses' friends' plans are. (Buying tickets for your boss is an excellent way to be sure of getting off work to go to the game, by the way....)

"The theme of the day is murky." -- Ken Macha, August 11, 2006

by Englishmajor on Oct 5, 2006 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions

Correcto Mundo!!!!

That is great!!!

"I think we just feel that now is our time." - Nick Swisher

by saint @ Athletics Nation on Oct 5, 2006 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions

2 great Friday tickets available!!

Section 213, row 6, between home and first base. Nice seats!! $45 per seat, plus I have a $15 parking pass if needed. I am on the Peninsula. Let's hook up!

by jschreib59 on Oct 5, 2006 10:12 AM PDT reply actions

Silly wealthy Peninsulan.

I know it's only PLAZA level (in fact, I'm there, too), but you should definitely try harder to gouge people for more than $45 for your infield ticket.

"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Oct 5, 2006 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions

scalping?

I thought this diary was for nonscalpers. I'm too late for StubHub etc. Any other thoughts on how I can sell? I'm not wealthy...

by jschreib59 on Oct 5, 2006 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions

I'M KIDDING!

Yes, you're in the right diary (for either scalping or non-scalping).

And I'm a native Peninsulan, so I also know first-hand that we're unfortunately not all wealthy... that was also a joke...

Sorry for the confusion... :)

"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Oct 5, 2006 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions

OK

Thanks for clarifying. Where are all the buyers?? Why can't we have a 5 pm or even 8 pm start time and have the games on more than one channel on TV? 8 pm on Friday night, the East Coasters can stay up super late and watch instead of Jay Leno and Letterman. Don't these morons know people have to work and their kids are in school? Do they really make more TV money by having the games staged like this? Sorry for my incessant rambling...

by jschreib59 on Oct 5, 2006 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions

alcs

I have 2 tickets for the first three alcs home games. If the A'S play the Yankees, then I should be able to go to all three, but if they should happen to play the Tigers, then I would happily make available the third home game tickets. The seats are on the second deck, close to the isle. I'll have to check exact section and row though.

by Cristobalm on Oct 5, 2006 10:14 AM PDT reply actions

I'll buy them!

Cristobalm - I'll happily purchase your tickets to the third home game against the Tigers. Let me know how to contact you.

by TDub on Oct 5, 2006 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions

I love how this thread is taking a chunk:

If even only a small chunk out of the E-Bay/Stub Hub Universe.

"I think we just feel that now is our time." - Nick Swisher

by saint @ Athletics Nation on Oct 5, 2006 10:17 AM PDT reply actions

well, not really

I will almost guarantee you that there won't be any MVP Infield seats between the bases listed in this thread for face value. You have to buy the whole season.

Anyone can feel good about walking up to the box office and buying section 233 row 31 and then re-selling that single ticket for exactly what they paid, because that's all they paid. For infield seats, it's way, way, different.

Hard work never hurt anyone, but I'm not taking any chances.

by Alameda Greg on Oct 5, 2006 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions

True!!!

You'd have to be a martyr!!!

AlamedaGregmartyr!?!? Just doesn't type as well as Alamedagreg!!!

"I think we just feel that now is our time." - Nick Swisher

by saint @ Athletics Nation on Oct 5, 2006 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions

Praise Ala

meda

Hard work never hurt anyone, but I'm not taking any chances.

by Alameda Greg on Oct 5, 2006 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions

Friday 10/6 game 3

Thanks Zonis for making this thread. I felt too tacky to do a diary for just my one available ticket.

I have one single ticket for the Friday game, Section 222, row 7. My friend can't get out of work to go to the game. Face value is $45.

It's in between 3rd and home plate, and the people walking back and forth in front of you are out of view. (The people in rows 1-5 have that obstruction issue, but not rows 6 and higher.)

I live in downtown Oakland, and can bring the ticket to you if you live nearby; you can come pick it up from me; or, we can meet before the game etc.

No Twins fans though! (As if they'd be reading AN.)

by Baseball Equals Life on Oct 5, 2006 10:18 AM PDT reply actions

I'm in that section too!

But I'm Row 1, unfortunately. Hopefully not too many people walking past....

"Maybe if I lay here in the dirt, nobody will notice I've forgotten how to hit" ~Crosby in ANtics

by streetfan on Oct 5, 2006 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Zonis!

I will gladly sell my $55 tickets at face value to anyone who wants them, just like the A's gladly sold them to me for $55 each.

However, just like the A's, I'm going to force people to buy more tickets than they want. So, if you want to sit in the fourth row above the dugout on either Friday or Saturday, they are yours for $55 each. However, you must also purchase (in cash, in advance) One weekday game for 2007 for the Tigers, Twins, Blue Jays, Devil Rays, Royals, Rangers, Mariners, Orioles, Indians, and one random NL team.

For three tickets at $34 each, that's $1,020 plus the $165 for the playoff tickets, bringing your total to a mere $1,185 (or you can just pay $450 for the playoff tickets and save yourself a lot of time and money).

THIS IS A STEAL!!! The A's make you spend way more than this to have these seats. But alas, people still won't get this point......

Hard work never hurt anyone, but I'm not taking any chances.

by Alameda Greg on Oct 5, 2006 10:22 AM PDT reply actions

HAHAHAHA!!!!

I'll take a partial plan...How about the Tigers twins and Rangers for $330!!! Just kidding!!!

man, I cannot wait until tomorrow.

What time are you guys getting there?

We'll be tailgating at 9AM!!!!

"I think we just feel that now is our time." - Nick Swisher

by saint @ Athletics Nation on Oct 5, 2006 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions

probably 9am

Bloody Mary's, coleman stove, eggs, bacon, cholesterol, beer, the works!

Hard work never hurt anyone, but I'm not taking any chances.

by Alameda Greg on Oct 5, 2006 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions

Cool. I AM STOKED!!!

Are you going to link up with us?

If so, I just opened a thread for the planning.

"I think we just feel that now is our time." - Nick Swisher

by saint @ Athletics Nation on Oct 5, 2006 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions

Post game celebration?

I'm in a meeting in Modesto until noon, so I won't even make first pitch, so there won't be any pre-gaming for me.

Another project of Devo's

by devo on Oct 5, 2006 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions

the parking lot is open

that early?

I'm BARTing but will gladly stop by any pre-game gathering to whoop it up!

by OaklandSi on Oct 5, 2006 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions

One more point to make, Zonis

Since you linked my "Scalp" diary.

Devo was bright enough to word my point much, much better than I did or could. I provide it for you here:

"The buyer may perceive Greg to be making a killing off of him (since I doubt many women would be that dumb) but, if so, they are just displaying their ignorance. They aren't paying $150 for entrance to the stadium. They're paying $35 (or whatever it is) for entrance to the stadium and $115 for the premium of having much, much better seats than they could have secured at that late date from any other outlet. Greg is providing a service to that customer and one that they apparently think is pretty valuable. If they don't think so, they have two options; 1.) sit in more readily available seats in the future; or 2.) buy season tickets and renew them for the next dozen years or so until they have been able to move up to the premium level of seating that Greg has at a cost that will probably approach six figures by the time it's up. If you ask me, they're getting a bargain."

Thanks, Devo.

Hard work never hurt anyone, but I'm not taking any chances.

by Alameda Greg on Oct 5, 2006 10:41 AM PDT reply actions

Not a problem ...

hopefully I'll see you Friday.

Another project of Devo's

by devo on Oct 5, 2006 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Hey Everyone..........

I'm in the Market for 2 tickets to the ALCS...friday and saturday. Any sellers???? I'll pay more than face value.. :)

"Don't you play the flute, Huddy?"

by capper3 on Oct 5, 2006 11:24 AM PDT reply actions

Do we know how their schedule works out yet?

I might have an extra pair, but I'm not sure for which game. "Home game #1" is already spoken for, so I need to know what the rest of the schedule will be before I decide about the others.

FACE VALUE ($65) ONLY.

"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Oct 5, 2006 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions

I should also clarify...

...that it's also contingent on whether or not the person who wants Home Game #1 might want any of the others, too.

But again, can't know any of that without knowing the schedule...

"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Oct 5, 2006 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions

Schedule

Per FormerHuntsvilleStar:

2006 MLB ON FOX POSTSEASON SCHEDULE
(All times listed are live ET - subject to change)

LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
* Times are Subject to Change*

Tuesday, October 10, 2006
ALCS #1
8:00pm

Wednesday, October 11, 2006
ALCS #2
8:00pm (split-national)
NLCS #1
8:00pm (split-national)

Thursday, October 12, 2006
NLCS #2
8:00pm

Friday, October 13, 2006
ALCS #3
8:00pm

Saturday, October 14, 2006
NLCS #3
4:00pm
ALCS #4
7:30pm

Sunday, October 15, 2006
ALCS #5 (If Nec)
4:00pm (NFL 1pm games only)
NLCS #4
7:30pm

Monday, October 16, 2006
NLCS #5 (If Nec)
8:00pm

Tuesday, October 17, 2006
ALCS #6 (If Nec)
8:00pm

Wednesday, October 18, 2006
NLCS #6 (If Nec)
4:00pm (If the ALCS concludes
on 10/17, the NLCS #6 will move
to 8:00pm)
ALCS #7 (If Nec)
8:00pm

Thursday, October 19, 2006
NLCS #7 (If Nec)
8:00pm

Tigers win, A's at home. Tigers lose, A's on road. Games 1, 2, 4 and 7 at the home team's park.

"Next thing you know, they'll have me taking an overdose of pills."--Milton Bradley

by jeepers on Oct 5, 2006 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions

(re-organized to be ALCS-centric)

Tuesday, October 10, 2006
ALCS #1
8:00pm

Wednesday, October 11, 2006
ALCS #2
8:00pm (split-national)

Friday, October 13, 2006
ALCS #3
8:00pm

Saturday, October 14, 2006
ALCS #4
7:30pm

Sunday, October 15, 2006
ALCS #5 (If Nec)
4:00pm (NFL 1pm games only)

Tuesday, October 17, 2006
ALCS #6 (If Nec)
8:00pm

Wednesday, October 18, 2006
ALCS #7 (If Nec)
8:00pm

Thanks, FHS & jeepers!

"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Oct 5, 2006 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Wait...

1, 2, 4 and 7 and home team's park? I thought it was 1, 2, 5 and 7...

???

"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Oct 5, 2006 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions

at home team's park

"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Oct 5, 2006 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions

I should proofread.

1, 2, 6 and 7.

"Next thing you know, they'll have me taking an overdose of pills."--Milton Bradley

by jeepers on Oct 5, 2006 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions

LOL

Gee, thanks a lot for your "help"... ;)

"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Oct 5, 2006 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions

POPPY!!!

If your other 'buyer' doesn't want game 3 (Sat. game) I will definitely buy them from you. And I if you are at the game I will buy you lots of candy and soda..or crack and beer. Whichever you prefer. :)

"Don't you play the flute, Huddy?"

by capper3 on Oct 5, 2006 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Game 3 is Friday...

Or do you mean "Home game 3?" Because we don't know which days we'll be playing at home until we know who our opponent will be... :\

"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Oct 5, 2006 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm assuming it'll be the Yanks...

if so then the home games will be fri, sat. and sun. I'm looking for Saturday's game or secondly, friday's game. According to my calculations that would be game 3 and 4 against the Yanks. I'm not sure how it changes if the Tigers win, but I just don't see that happening. Let me know, yo. Thanks, Poppy.

"Don't you play the flute, Huddy?"

by capper3 on Oct 5, 2006 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions

Okay...

If we assume it's the Yanks...

Friday (10/13) would be the one that my other buyer has already spoken for (that would be "home game #1").

Saturday 10/14 I would only want to sell if we knew there would be an ALCS Game 5 (I could therefore go to game 5 and sell game 4).

And if it's the Tigers, I have no idea of anything. I really should have kept my mouth shut until I knew the schedule... at least we know what the WS schedule would be, since we already know we'd have home field for THAT series. ALCS last-minute uncertainty is pissing me off...

"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Oct 5, 2006 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Ok.....

We'll just wait and see. I do appreciate your willingess to sell if the situation is right. And if it isn't the situation we are talking about, I might not be able to go anyways....so that's cool. I'll stay in touch...

"Don't you play the flute, Huddy?"

by capper3 on Oct 5, 2006 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions

My season ticket buddy

who foolishly declined to get tickets at the same time that I did...now had a job cancelled and is looking for a ticket to Friday's game. I think the preference is for a bleacher or similar seating (with similar pricing). If anyone still has one please let me know and I'll try to hook you up.

My poor friend blames (and thanks) me for this addiction (rabid A's fandom)!!

by OaklandSi on Oct 5, 2006 12:03 PM PDT reply actions

I like you OaklandSi b/c you post on Marty's site

I should have an extra ticket in the LF Bleachers, email me john10car @ mac.com. I'll know for sure later tonight but I'm 90% sure I can hook you up. As long as he doesn't mind sitting with me and my two your old it should work out.

I miss Bill King :(

by gojohn10 on Oct 5, 2006 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Would like a "ticket buddy" for ALCS

For ALCS games, I have two tickets to each game for the first three games. But I am going by myself. I think it would be cool to have an AN ticket buddy sit with me. I would sell the tickets at my cost for each game if there are any takers.

by 1AthleticsFan on Oct 5, 2006 1:25 PM PDT reply actions

If...

If the Tigers pull it out and the games are during the week I am totally down to being your buddy!

by Benny @ Athletics Nation on Oct 5, 2006 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions

OK

I will be going whenever the games are played.

by 1AthleticsFan on Oct 5, 2006 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Nice

Just shoot me an email. It's in the profile

by Benny @ Athletics Nation on Oct 6, 2006 4:56 AM PDT up reply actions

I'm gonna try to take a "long lunch"

and maybe go for the last 5 innings... it's either that or not go at all... :C

Are the scalpers usually out near the entrance to the coliseum a few innings into the game? Maybe trying to cut their losses?

by miguel on Oct 5, 2006 2:35 PM PDT reply actions

I can't believe

I get to use my tickets this year. F'king A!!

I plan on saying a little prayer to the baseball gods before going to bed tonight.
I'd much rather watch highlights of game 3 Saturday afternoon.. <fingers crossed>

by sf drift king on Oct 5, 2006 3:30 PM PDT reply actions

does anyone have a pair for tomorrow

my wife and I just found out we can each take the afternoon off from work so we're heading off to the game - If anyone can help please email me at jalvarez33@sbcglobal.net

by jalvarez on Oct 5, 2006 4:08 PM PDT reply actions

I might have two for tomorrow

My friends have a pair and they aren't able to get the day off of work. I think they are in section 104. I don't know the row. Face value is 65 dollars each.

Preference would be someone in the South Bay, because at this late time, it would be the easiest way to make an exchange.

Kettlecorn! Swishercorn!

by TurnTwo on Oct 5, 2006 4:43 PM PDT reply actions

Last minute ticket!

Anybody still reading this? A friend of mine has 1 ticket for today's game for sale at the price he paid! Here's the info:

A's playoff ticket (1) available -- TODAY 1 p.m. (Friday) Sec. 201

I have one extra ticket to today's playoff game against the Twins. The ticket is for Sec. 201 and the value of the ticket is $34. Give me a reply email or a call if you want to meet me promptly before the game, get the ticket, and watch the A's mob the field when they sweep the series. (Twins fans need not apply.) My work number is (415) 343-0771, email to spoletomio@yahoo.com.

GO A's!

by Stan Parker on Oct 6, 2006 11:25 AM PDT reply actions