Does this mean no concessions open at games?

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

I want absolutely nothing to do with attending games u see these restrictions. I wouldn’t go if they gave me free tickets let alone paying full STH price to sit in a half empty rink wearing a mask the full time and driving from the burbs to do it

I will gladly sell my tickets to any CP member that would want to attend at my cost. Section 223 row 19

So you are (a) announcing you are not going and (b) trying to hand off tix for cost.

Not exactly a strong sales pitch.

[ken0042]

Actually I think it’s a fair pitch. For myself- I would rather not have my tickets cancelled and will still go to games. So if the Flames have the option to just cancel the tickets of people who want to cancel- what is wrong with that?

As it stands, it sounds like we are all going to lose a certain percentage of games. If that number is close to the percentage who want to cancel- sounds like it’s a win-win.

[calgarywinning]

Originally Posted by ken0042

Actually I think it’s a fair pitch. For myself- I would rather not have my tickets cancelled and will still go to games. So if the Flames have the option to just cancel the tickets of people who want to cancel- what is wrong with that?

As it stands, it sounds like we are all going to lose a certain percentage of games. If that number is close to the percentage who want to cancel- sounds like it’s a win-win.

This is a great solution. Before doing the capacity axe let people opt out. Letting those that are up to going attend under the current circumstances.

Also, I am happy the Flames took the time to send an email out about removing tickets from the account finally, however, this should have happened a little quicker.

[bizaro86]

Originally Posted by ken0042

Actually I think it’s a fair pitch. For myself- I would rather not have my tickets cancelled and will still go to games. So if the Flames have the option to just cancel the tickets of people who want to cancel- what is wrong with that?

As it stands, it sounds like we are all going to lose a certain percentage of games. If that number is close to the percentage who want to cancel- sounds like it’s a win-win.

My guess is they won't do this - not because it isn't a good idea, but because they'd be worried that more than half of the capacity would opt out and they'd be left with less than their 50% sold.

I also think they'll want to allocate capacity by price a bit - I'd expect less cancellations in higher $ value seats.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by bizaro86

My guess is they won't do this - not because it isn't a good idea, but because they'd be worried that more than half of the capacity would opt out and they'd be left with less than their 50% sold.

I also think they'll want to allocate capacity by price a bit - I'd expect less cancellations in higher $ value seats.

Except season ticket holders are getting priority to tickets, and they get a pretty big discount over single price tickets.


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[Smartcar]

I'm really curious where the science supports 50% - I could understand mandating distance between groups, but as others have said, just saying 50% means the whole lower bowl and the lowest rows of the second level could be packed (for max $$) and still comply with the rules.

[bizaro86]

Originally Posted by Smartcar

I'm really curious where the science supports 50% - I could understand mandating distance between groups, but as others have said, just saying 50% means the whole lower bowl and the lowest rows of the second level could be packed (for max $$) and still comply with the rules.

It was me that said that, and I was joking. That would be a bad look, and would invite the government to tighten restrictions.

I think they will feel they have to give their best customers (STH) priority, and will give everyone as many as they can. But I'd expect the lower bowl to have a greater percentage of seats filled than the 3rd bowl (maybe 60% vs 40%, something like that) to help with revenue while not being overt about it.

[Smartcar]

I was thinking that too so I looked up the CMOH order. It's 50% based on occupant load so they can't just load up the lower bowl. They could load up the lower rows of the second bowl though and all the STH in the PL would be fine. I think the % of STH in the lower bowl is much higher than 50%. So a STH in the lower bowl might get to go but may have to sit somewhere else. I wonder how that would go over and whether they would credit the difference. What a nightmare for the organization, no wonder they cancelled the games.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

So you are (a) announcing you are not going and (b) trying to hand off tix for cost.

Not exactly a strong sales pitch.

People know what they are getting into. I also do not expect anyone to actually take me up on the offer. More so venting about how brutal this is and so far doesn’t seem like we have options.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

People know what they are getting into. I also do not expect anyone to actually take me up on the offer. More so venting about how brutal this is and so far doesn’t seem like we have options.

I was just kidding. I found it a little funny that you were essentially saying “who will fully reimburse me for this ticket I’m about to tear up”.

[flamesrule_kipper34]

Ontario reducing capacity limits at indoor sports venues to 1,000 people
https://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/2263281

Wonder what will happen elsewhere now and how the NHL reacts to this given their Jan 10 reevaluation date for Canadian Home games.

[GreenLantern2814]

You could not pay me to attend an in-person sporting event at this point in time.

[FunkMasterFlame]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814

You could not pay me to attend an in-person sporting event at this point in time.

Whereas I would go to a Flames game in a heartbeat if I could slam a few heroin beers and eat a few hot dogs. Funny how everybody has a different risk tolerance.

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by FunkMasterFlame

Whereas I would go to a Flames game in a heartbeat if I could slam a few heroin beers and eat a few hot dogs. Funny how everybody has a different risk tolerance.

Yeah, and if that were the reason my infant got COVID, it’d be a pretty tough gander in the mirror every morning.

[GioforPM]

I went to the Flames game against the Canes. It wasn’t that comfortable being that close to people. Especially the “I’m eating/preparing to eat/thinking about eating” folks. However, the girl sitting next to me was masked the whole time, so that was cool.