SB Nation User Blog: skigurl

Bobb for Mayor?

skigurl — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:48:00 -0000

If this has been posted elsewhere I apologize, but I didn't see it. I think this is the best news we've had in a long time about the chances for the A's to find a new home in Oakland. Bobb was our champion when no one else was, and I will do anything I can to help him get elected. According to the article, he is currently looking for a home in Oakland. There's a really nice house down the street from me that just went up for sale -- now THAT would be grand!

I'm on the DL -- single ticket for tonite available

skigurl — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:53:47 -0000

Much as it pains me to miss the game, it would pain me even more to sit for 3 hours with a sore back. So...my ticket for tonite's game is available at face value -- $40, plus $10 for VIP parking pass if needed. lt's in section 117, dead center, 5th row behind home plate. Posting limits require me to say that it's the best seat in the house. Email me at ski gurl at sonic dot net (remove spaces) if interested.

The latest on CSN-CA/DirecTV/Dish

skigurl — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 02:48:26 -0000

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090402&content_id=4114394&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak

(Not sure if this link will work as I've presented it -- I'm new at this)

This is the latest statement from the A's Ken Pries about the status of negotiations between CSN-CA, DirecTV and Dish Network. Hopefully everyone within reach is watching the A's/Giants right now (although not in HD, unfortunately), and it looks more promising than ever that things will be resolved by the end of this weekend.

OK, here's a Fanshot as suggested above. I have one ticket in Section 117, row 5, dead center...

skigurl — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 01:10:16 -0000

OK, here's a Fanshot as suggested above.

I have one ticket in Section 117, row 5, dead center among the scouts and sometimes assorted dignitaries from visiting teams.

I'd like to sell blocks of 5 games minimum at face value, $49 including VIP parking pass. (Yankees, Red Sox and Giants games $59 with parking pass)

Thursday afternoon and Sunday games are already gone, but just about any other game is available (except opening night).

If interested, email me at skigurl at sonic dot net.

One ticket available 8/13 Tampa Bay

skigurl — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:41:53 -0000

Well, seeing as how we don't yet have a ticket buy/sell function available, I'm back to offer my ticket in 117 for next Wednesday's game. Yes, I know the team sucks, and yes, I know it's hard to get rid of tickets right now, but here's your incentive to come out to the ballpark. You can watch a truly remarkable Rays team (and how can one not root for them?) from a truly remarkable seat right behind the plate (5th row center). If you're lucky, you'll be sitting right near assorted scouts and dignitaries. If not, you'll be sitting with some of the best A's fans around. Plus: No crowds at the concessions, no crowds at the bathrooms, and easy Coliseum entry/exit. As usual, face value: $40 without or $50 with VIP parking pass. Drop me a line at REMOVETHISskigurl@sonic.net.

Tickets for Sale Section of AN?

skigurl — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:31:42 -0000

Having recently succeeded in getting Firefox to work with AN, I am now able to post again -- thanks to the SBN tech people for their great help.

Is there any interest in a permanent "tickets for sale" area on the site? I frequently have a ticket for sale, and I'd much rather it go to an ANer than a stubhub or craigslist reader. I've mentioned this to Blez and he's looking into the feasibility.

In fact, my ticket for the 7/29 and 8/13 games is available. It's in 117, row 17 (5th row, right near some MLB scouts), pretty much dead center behind the plate. It's one seat, and it can be purchased with or without VIP parking. I'm asking face value: $40 or $50 with parking.

I go to pretty much every game, but I'm willing to part with my ticket if there's a particular game you want to attend in one of the best seats in the park, so feel free to email me at REMOVETHISskigurl@sonic.net.

(edited to change an incorrect date)

Tickets for sale: Tuesday 7/29 and Saturday 8/16. One seat for each game. Section 117, row 17...

skigurl — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:23:35 -0000

Tickets for sale: Tuesday 7/29 and Saturday 8/16. One seat for each game.

Section 117, row 17 (5th row). Dead center behind the plate, near Major League scouts. Face value: $40, or $50 with VIP parking pass included.

Email me at REMOVETHISskigurl@sonic.net if interested.

$4 Ticket Debacle

skigurl — Fri, 02 May 2008 17:12:05 -0000

I remember seeing a fanpost last night concerning the difficulties people were having getting through to purchase the $4 tickets. This morning, the post has disappeared for some reason; either that or I'm losing my mind (again).

My experience was similar to that of the caller to Buan's show -- I started trying immediately after the game, and when the "hits" code started to work, I got multiple messages saying that volume was too high, then that the number of tickets I was requesting (4) was unavailable. At that point, I switched my request to one ticket, and still got the "can't seat you together" message. Hah. I finally gave up after an hour of trying.

I can certainly understand that the A's were overwhelmed with the unexpected demand for $4 tickets. I hope the promotion is wildly successful and that they will do other similar promotions in the future.

What I can't figure out is why they would choose to combine this promotion with another one that is bound to be very popular: The Campy jersey. Why on earth wouldn't they do the ticket promo for a game that would otherwise not draw as many people? I don't understand their marketing (il)logic. All this will do is make it much more difficult for people who bought tickets to Sunday's game so they could get the jersey.

Great seat for sale Twins 4/22-23

skigurl — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:45:31 -0000

I am once again offering my single seat in section 117, row 7, for a number of games throughout the season. This is one seat, dead-center behind home plate, in the vicinity of scouts and other assorted dignitaries (not to mention some very cool ANers). I will be selling my ticket whenever I can't make it to a game. Right now, I have a ticket available for both the 4/22 and 4/23 games against the Twins. I'm asking $50 per ticket, which is the box office price. ("Premium" games, if available, will go for $55.) For an additional $10 I will include the VIP parking pass. If you're interested in these games or any others, please email me at skigurl at sonic dot net.

Single tickets for sale for this weekend

skigurl — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 18:23:34 -0000

I'm unable to use my ticket for Saturday's or Sunday's games. Section 117, row 17. Dead-center behind the plate, 5th row, very near the scouts. One ticket for each game. As usual, $44 ("retail" face value) each, or $50 each with VIP parking pass. Indulge yourself! Respond here or preferably email me at skigurl 5 5 5 at earth link dot net (remove all spaces).