Don't sell your tickets to Buckeyes.

JonEintheD · 10-12-2008, 12:55 PM

I have been a pretty good spartan this year, bringing at least 6 different people with me to 3 home games- including FAU. I have been loud and admittedly obnoxiuos during the Notre Dame game. Im super excited about facing OSU.

But as the forces conspire against me, a good friend is getting married down in louisville @ 3:00 pm. and me and another poster are both in the wedding.

So for the both of us, everyone needs to be extra loud - and wear green.

Dr. Strangelove · 10-12-2008, 12:59 PM

You realize of course that MSU is selling tickets to anyone that wants them so why shouldn't an individual ticket holder do the same?

Colonel Forbin · 10-12-2008, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Strangelove

You realize of course that MSU is selling tickets to anyone that wants them so why should an individual ticket holder do the same?

Why contribute to the problem? That's a pretty pathetic attitude.

Dr. Strangelove · 10-12-2008, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Colonel Forbin

Why contribute to the problem? That's a pretty pathetic attitude.

SO it's ok for the U to make money off the Buckeyes but not an individual?

MSURed · 10-12-2008, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Strangelove

SO it's ok for the U to make money off the Buckeyes but not an individual?

The U apparently couldn't sell its tickets to its season ticket holders, epic alumni fail. The tickets were only opened up for public sale last week. We can make up for it by buying them up now. The individual will have no problem making their money back if they must sell, more even, because season ticket packages price this ticket at under face value.

MSUisbetterthanu · 10-12-2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Colonel Forbin

Punch that old son of a bitch in the mouth if he wears red. He'll wear neutral colors and keep his goddamn trap shut.

LOL

God, this is hilarious.

JMSparty08 · 10-12-2008, 01:10 PM

Maybe we should start a fund to buy up all the extra tickets or get Meijer to buy them (they usually donate them to a local Boys and Girls Club)

Jax Sparty · 10-12-2008, 01:12 PM

GREEEEEEEN OUT!

Spartan Al · 10-12-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Strangelove

SO it's ok for the U to make money off the Buckeyes but not an individual?

The University is under a legal obligation to have their tickets available for sale to the general public and does not have the right to pick and choose who they sell their tickets to. An individual, however, can select who they sell their tickets to and can choose to not sell them to a Buckeye.

Dr. Strangelove · 10-12-2008, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Colonel Forbin

Why contribute to the problem? That's a pretty pathetic attitude.

MSU is allowing ANYONE to buy tickets in blocks of up to 99 - why shouldn't a Spartan make an extra buck or two if they can't go?

I just pulled the following - all in section 120 - spread over about 20 rows

Ticket Purchases
OHIO STATE Event Date: Saturday, October 18, 2008 3:30 pm Facility: SPARTAN STADIUM
Price Type	Price Level	Level	Section	Row	Seat(s)	Qty	Price	Fee(s)	Amount
Public	Reserved	U	120	3	1-7	99	70.00	0.00	6930.00

Dr. Strangelove · 10-12-2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Spartan Al

The University is under a legal obligation to have their tickets available for sale to the general public and does not have the right to pick and choose who they sell their tickets to. An individual, however, can select who they sell their tickets to and can choose to not sell them to a Buckeye.

Not true - MSU could limit their sales if they choosed to do so. They could limit it to MSU donors, people with Michigan addresses, registered MSU alumni, etc. However, they have decided that the almighty dollar rules for them - why shouldn't it rule for the individual ticket holder?

MSURed · 10-12-2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Strangelove

MSU is allowing ANYONE to buy tickets in blocks of up to 99 - why shouldn't a Spartan make an extra buck or two if they can't go?

I just pulled the following - all in section 120 - spread over about 20 rows

Ticket Purchases
OHIO STATE Event Date: Saturday, October 18, 2008 3:30 pm Facility: SPARTAN STADIUM
Price Type	Price Level	Level	Section	Row	Seat(s)	Qty	Price	Fee(s)	Amount
Public	Reserved	U	120	3	1-7	99	70.00	0.00	6930.00

Because they care about the Spartans with their most promising start in years? Because they remember the red-out from two years ago? Because they are a fan worthy of the seats they own?

Being a Spartan fan > extra $20-30/ticket. I see that you disagree, and you're not alone. There are plenty of tickets up on eBay.

JMSparty08 · 10-12-2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Strangelove

MSU is allowing ANYONE to buy tickets in blocks of up to 99 - why shouldn't a Spartan make an extra buck or two if they can't go?

I just pulled the following - all in section 120 - spread over about 20 rows

Ticket Purchases
OHIO STATE Event Date: Saturday, October 18, 2008 3:30 pm Facility: SPARTAN STADIUM
Price Type	Price Level	Level	Section	Row	Seat(s)	Qty	Price	Fee(s)	Amount
Public	Reserved	U	120	3	1-7	99	70.00	0.00	6930.00

So sack up and make the purchase. I'm sure they'll give you a t-shirt or something for making such a big purchase

Handbanana · 10-12-2008, 01:17 PM

Wow. There are a ton of tickets available.

5 pages on stub hub

Michigan State Spartans vs Ohio State Buckeyes Football Tickets [10/18/2008] at StubHub!

3 page on Ebay

Michigan State Spartans vs Ohio State Buckeyes Tickets 10 18 08 East Lansing: items on eBay.com

Looks like we will be seeing some red on Sat.

Spartan Al · 10-12-2008, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Strangelove

Not true - MSU could limit their sales if they choosed to do so. They could limit it to MSU donors, people with Michigan addresses, registered MSU alumni, etc. However, they have decided that the almighty dollar rules for them - why shouldn't it rule for the individual ticket holder?

Because the university is using the money to put the product on the field. The individual is using the money for something unrelated to the athletic department.

Dr. Strangelove · 10-12-2008, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Spartan Al

Because the university is using the money to put the product on the field. The individual is using the money for something unrelated to the athletic department.

The U already got their money from the ticket holder.

If the ticket holder can't go or wants to make an extra buck or two why shouldn't they sell their tickets to whom they see fit or at the price they see fit?

ConQueso™ · 10-12-2008, 01:22 PM

is this where we are as a football fan base?

We have to be told not to sell our tickets to rival fans? when we're 6-1 and undefeated in the Big Ten?

WTF?!?

MSURed · 10-12-2008, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ConQueso™

is this where we are as a football fan base?

We have to be told not to sell our tickets to rival fans? when we're 6-1 and undefeated in the Big Ten?

WTF?!?

Apparently. I'm all fired up now. I need to go for a run

Spartan Al · 10-12-2008, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Strangelove

The U already got their money from the ticket holder.

If the ticket holder can't go or wants to make an extra buck or two why shouldn't they sell their tickets to whom they see fit or at the price they see fit?

Fine. make some god damn money. but then don't ever buy another ticket, article of clothing or any other object that associated with the university. don't show up to another sporting event. don't come to east lansing. completely disassociate yourself for the school because its obvious that money is more of a concern than the reason you bought the tickets in the first place.

you can say the ticket holder should have the right to resell the ticket how they choose. i say i have the right to think you're a complete *******.

Turf · 10-12-2008, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MSURed

There are plenty of tickets up on eBay.

we should send every seller a "question" saying we know what seats they are selling, and if we see suckeye fans in those seats, we'll come looking for them next home game

Sprinkles · 10-12-2008, 01:40 PM

I need 2.

chitownsparty86 · 10-12-2008, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ConQueso™

is this where we are as a football fan base?

We have to be told not to sell our tickets to rival fans? when we're 6-1 and undefeated in the Big Ten?

WTF?!?

My thoughts exactly.

Dr. Strangelove · 10-12-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Spartan Al

Fine. make some god damn money. but then don't ever buy another ticket, article of clothing or any other object that associated with the university. don't show up to another sporting event. don't come to east lansing. completely disassociate yourself for the school because its obvious that money is more of a concern than the reason you bought the tickets in the first place.

you can say the ticket holder should have the right to resell the ticket how they choose. i say i have the right to think you're a complete *******.

So again - it's ok for MSU to sell tickets to Buckeye fans, but it's not ok for Spartan ticketholders to do the same?

speekeasy8 · 10-12-2008, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Spartan Al

Fine. make some god damn money. but then don't ever buy another ticket, article of clothing or any other object that associated with the university. don't show up to another sporting event. don't come to east lansing. completely disassociate yourself for the school because its obvious that money is more of a concern than the reason you bought the tickets in the first place.

you can say the ticket holder should have the right to resell the ticket how they choose. i say i have the right to think you're a complete *******.

Wow. Take a deep breath or five.

MSURed · 10-12-2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Strangelove

So again - it's ok for MSU to sell tickets to Buckeye fans, but it's not ok for Spartan ticketholders to do the same?

How could MSU avoid selling tickets to Buckeyes in a way that woudn't discriminate against legit MSU fans/alumni? MSU grads live in Ohio. Many don't have an msu email address (or never did). Registered alumni? Beyond that being

in the first place, what about people who are fans but not alumni? You could make them fill out what school they would be cheering for, but I suspect even OSU fans are smart enough to lie. I'm pissed at our fans for not selling his bitch out yet.

You can justify the actions of these eBay sellers all you want, but the fact is, a true fan cares about who the seats go to, and these people obviously care more about what may amount to a little extra money (although currently not even that, looking at the prices).