Event Question about Suites for a Blazer game..(We got one!)

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Sean.ivity, Sep 21, 2015.

  1. Sean.ivity

    Sean.ivity Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

    Joined:
    Mar 14, 2006
    Messages:
    602
    Likes Received:
    347
    Trophy Points:
    63
    Occupation:
    Photographer / Videographer
    Location:
    Portland
    Hey all,

    I had a question regarding prices for the suites at the Moda Center for Blazers games. Having a stupid little debate at work about it.

    A co-worker just told me that it costs around $5000 for 1 games which I could see. Then He tries to tell me that its costs $15,000 for an entire season. I immediately tell him there's no way it would cost the equivalent of 3 games to be able to go to 41 regular season games and he was saying he knows this for fact for various reasons which he told me... I think hes full of it, Does anyone know the actual price ranges for these things? I googled some but didn't get any full season answers.
     
  2. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2008
    Messages:
    34,275
    Likes Received:
    43,615
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I wish I had inside knowledge, but I don't. I'd wager the guy is about 1 zero short.
     
  3. Charcoal Filtered

    Charcoal Filtered Writing Team

    Joined:
    Aug 11, 2009
    Messages:
    4,739
    Likes Received:
    2,407
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Most of the time the suites hold 21. You have to buy all of the seats and have been around $65 per ticket. They run specials and some of the suites are rented out for the entire year. Guessing the price is about the same.

    They did open some bigger suites and have not priced them.
     
  4. Sean.ivity

    Sean.ivity Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

    Joined:
    Mar 14, 2006
    Messages:
    602
    Likes Received:
    347
    Trophy Points:
    63
    Occupation:
    Photographer / Videographer
    Location:
    Portland
    That's what I was thinking.
     
  5. 3RA1N1AC

    3RA1N1AC 00110110 00111001

    Joined:
    Oct 18, 2008
    Messages:
    20,918
    Likes Received:
    5,168
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I think the people that have them for the entire season, are on a yearly or multi year contract, that includes all events (concerts, etc), and might come with a sponsorship agreement, or ad placement around the arena.

    I'm going to assume that they are in the 100k range at least.
     
  6. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2008
    Messages:
    34,275
    Likes Received:
    43,615
    Trophy Points:
    113
    You know, this raises a much more interesting question. If someone in this forum were to rent out a suite for a single game, what is a reasonable per person cost that forum members might be willing to pay to participate, and how many people would be interested in attending (and paying their part for the privilege, of course)?

    Just for kicks and giggles, I've submitted an inquiry with suitehop.com for a suite for Saturday 10/31 against Phoenix. I'll report back if I get a reply.
     
    Orion Bailey likes this.
  7. Charcoal Filtered

    Charcoal Filtered Writing Team

    Joined:
    Aug 11, 2009
    Messages:
    4,739
    Likes Received:
    2,407
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Wait for deals. They will run two games for one occasionally. Demand is going to be down this season.

    I would be interested but definitely not for Halloween.
     
  8. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2008
    Messages:
    34,275
    Likes Received:
    43,615
    Trophy Points:
    113
    The Halloween game would be almost $4400 (through the site from which I inquired). Basically $200/person. Probably a bit more than most in here would pony up.
     
  9. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2013
    Messages:
    19,486
    Likes Received:
    16,084
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I bet you would have better luck trying to buy a bunch of seats together. $200 isn't too terribly bad however I would not want to pay that much for a Halloween game vs PHX. The Spurs game on the other hand...
     
  10. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2008
    Messages:
    34,275
    Likes Received:
    43,615
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Yeah, but there's a certain level of cache generated by getting a suite instead of just a block of seats.
     
  11. Denny Crane

    Denny Crane It's not even loaded! Staff Member Administrator

    Joined:
    May 24, 2007
    Messages:
    72,976
    Likes Received:
    10,655
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Never lost a case
    Location:
    Boston Legal
    I might be able to swing a suite from the Blazers.

    We would need to pick a night they're ok with and enough people have to show.
     
  12. HomerLovesKoolAid

    HomerLovesKoolAid I have a well-known member.

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2010
    Messages:
    7,352
    Likes Received:
    7,513
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I would go to the Halloween game and pay $200 for the suite if Wookee shaves his whole body and goes as Dwight Jaynes.
     
    dviss1 and riverman like this.
  13. JFizzleRaider

    JFizzleRaider Yeast Lords Global Moderator

    Joined:
    Jul 15, 2007
    Messages:
    13,455
    Likes Received:
    6,324
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Who Knows?
    Think season tix will be substantially cheaper next year after we win 25 games?
     
  14. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2008
    Messages:
    34,275
    Likes Received:
    43,615
    Trophy Points:
    113
    That would be amazing. I doubt we would have difficulty filling a suite with yahoos from this joint.
     
    dviss1 likes this.
  15. Denny Crane

    Denny Crane It's not even loaded! Staff Member Administrator

    Joined:
    May 24, 2007
    Messages:
    72,976
    Likes Received:
    10,655
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Never lost a case
    Location:
    Boston Legal
    Frankly, it seems like a small favor to ask.
     
    dviss1 likes this.
  16. JFizzleRaider

    JFizzleRaider Yeast Lords Global Moderator

    Joined:
    Jul 15, 2007
    Messages:
    13,455
    Likes Received:
    6,324
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Who Knows?
    Only the accountants of s2 and Mrs Hcp are allowed
     
  17. Charcoal Filtered

    Charcoal Filtered Writing Team

    Joined:
    Aug 11, 2009
    Messages:
    4,739
    Likes Received:
    2,407
    Trophy Points:
    113
    A small drop in prices for most sections. Maybe a break on the higher priced ones. They do not want to drop too much because it takes too long to correct. With flexible pricing, they can rely more on walk up sales instead of season ticket holders. Will see how bad this team is.
     
  18. JFizzleRaider

    JFizzleRaider Yeast Lords Global Moderator

    Joined:
    Jul 15, 2007
    Messages:
    13,455
    Likes Received:
    6,324
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Who Knows?
    If we do suck this year, might be time for me
    To become a season ticket holder. How often do 300 level section tickets come available?
     
  19. Charcoal Filtered

    Charcoal Filtered Writing Team

    Joined:
    Aug 11, 2009
    Messages:
    4,739
    Likes Received:
    2,407
    Trophy Points:
    113
    300 level seats are probably available right now. Might even be some perks if you became a season ticket holder now. With the annual discount for multiple year accounts getting in sooner is better. If not, make friends with someone that has.
     
  20. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2013
    Messages:
    19,486
    Likes Received:
    16,084
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I know someone who was able to get 2 season tickets in the 300 level last season.
     

Share This Page