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Blackhawks Ticket Prices Shoot Up
by Alanah McGinley on 05/08/08 at 09:43 AM ET
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From Chris Kuc at the Chicago Tribune,
“I knew this day was coming—I think we all did,” said Eric Rabbers, a season ticket-holder in the 300 level of the United Center for three years who saw his tickets increase from $13.50 per game to $25. “We realized, especially in my section, the prices we were paying were pretty cheap.
“The problem I have is [accepting] an 85 percent increase for my tickets in one year. I think that’s out of line, especially seeing the team didn’t make the playoffs. I have a buddy who sits in the 100 level and his seats went up from $67.50 per to $115. I know the prices have been cheap for the past 10 years, but to try to make it up in one off-season is kind of ridiculous.”
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Wow. What a great way to treat the diehard season ticket holders who stuck with the team through the lean years. So much for the goodwill Hawks management built up this season.
Posted by Rachel from San Jose on 05/08/08 at 12:58 PM ET
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Posted by Ted from Innisfil, Ontario on 05/08/08 at 11:37 AM ET