Stadium Discussion

Did anyone leak what the centerline/sideline/studio seats weee going for?
Received an email today essentially saying I can have a pre-meet with the sales rep before my purchase slot. Key message:

I will be conducting introductory conversations beginning this week to answer any questions you may have and providing you with additional details around investment levels, term lengths and agreement language for The Studios, West Centerline Club, and West Sideline Club.

I have this scheduled for tomorrow morning. The buying time will be the first week of July. So at least it does appear they aren't planning the full time-share buy-now-or-else tactics. That's something.
 
Received an email today essentially saying I can have a pre-meet with the sales rep before my purchase slot.
Thanks for sharing.

My rep hinted at that about a week ago when I signaled my displeasure. Fairly, it does alleviate some issues. But my mantra as an attorney is "If it isn't in writing it doesn't exist." Also, as I wrote back, "Have you never met someone who processes information best alone, in written form?" I don't want to be fed info like this on a call while I need to take notes. Rep also said they used the same process at his previous job at Charlotte FC. I told him I'm glad that worked for you.

I can't quote a quote so:
“additional details around investment levels, term lengths and agreement language . . . ”

1. Unless I can reasonably expect to end up with more money than I put in it's not an investment. I so hate that term when applied to a consumer transaction. It's manipulative in a manner that's so obvious it's insulting. Expensive =/= investment. It's the opposite.

2. "Term lengths and agreement language" strongly suggest these seating choices either must be or will have an option for a multi-year commitment. If a 1-year option is available it will probably be much more expensive. I remember this being part of the Gatsby and Tunnel etc group of clubs. I wonder how far down this multi-year feature will go. WiIl some, most, or all regular non-hospitality seats also be like this? It basically sounds like a way for the team to accomplish some of the things a Personal Seat License gives them under a method different enough that they can honestly deny they have PSLs.
 
Thanks for sharing.

My rep hinted at that about a week ago when I signaled my displeasure. Fairly, it does alleviate some issues. But my mantra as an attorney is "If it isn't in writing it doesn't exist." Also, as I wrote back, "Have you never met someone who processes information best alone, in written form?" I don't want to be fed info like this on a call while I need to take notes. Rep also said they used the same process at his previous job at Charlotte FC. I told him I'm glad that worked for you.

I can't quote a quote so:
“additional details around investment levels, term lengths and agreement language . . . ”

1. Unless I can reasonably expect to end up with more money than I put in it's not an investment. I so hate that term when applied to a consumer transaction. It's manipulative in a manner that's so obvious it's insulting. Expensive =/= investment. It's the opposite.

2. "Term lengths and agreement language" strongly suggest these seating choices either must be or will have an option for a multi-year commitment. If a 1-year option is available it will probably be much more expensive. I remember this being part of the Gatsby and Tunnel etc group of clubs. I wonder how far down this multi-year feature will go. WiIl some, most, or all regular non-hospitality seats also be like this? It basically sounds like a way for the team to accomplish some of the things a Personal Seat License gives them under a method different enough that they can honestly deny they have PSLs.
Agree. This is better than the worst method, far from the best.

Turns out my appointment today was an accident (incompetence) of their calendar system. They are closed today and tomorrow. I'll probably reschedule for Wednesday and share the info then.
 
Agree. This is better than the worst method, far from the best.

Turns out my appointment today was an accident (incompetence) of their calendar system. They are closed today and tomorrow. I'll probably reschedule for Wednesday and share the info then.
Nothing says you value your customers time more than forcing them into a telephone call that should be an email, then rescheduling last minute because, actually, you don't work that day.

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Nothing says you value your customers time more than forcing them into a telephone call that should be an email, then rescheduling last minute because, actually, you don't work that day.

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Agree about the email vs phone.

The schedule mishap I am more forgiving. These are people who I believe are trying their best within the system given to them. I've got no salt for that.
 
Nothing says you value your customers time more than forcing them into a telephone call that should be an email, then rescheduling last minute because, actually, you don't work that day.

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Different topic/same result. FM/STH here- I've never liked my seats at CitiField as they aren't comparable to Yankee Stadium. Been spending extra through the years to trade in and get seats that do. At renewal this year, I asked my rep about a global swap for 2026 to something more equivalent. They said yes, let's schedule a call to review and get you new seats. Traded about 5-6 emails to find a mutually agreeable time for the call.
The actual call lasted about 75 seconds with my rep reporting that because the YS v CitiField games hadn't been determined yet, they didn't have the seat allocations for CitiField and this would all have to wait, and they thought it was easier to tell me this on the phone instead of email.
What a waste of time- customer service shouldn't be this hard.
 
It still doesn't seem real that it's actually happening.
But thank fuck that Eric Adams has been mayor for this term and it got done. No way this gets done if Mamdani becomes mayor. Honestly worried he may stop the stadium construction for more affordable housing.
 
But thank fuck that Eric Adams has been mayor for this term and it got done. No way this gets done if Mamdani becomes mayor. Honestly worried he may stop the stadium construction for more affordable housing.
Tough but NYC does need more affordable housing - after seeing all the crazy prices for the fancy seats. NYC is losing out on property tax by leasing it. Studies have shown that stadium subsidies rarely generate net economic benefits. Hopefully Mamdani and team if elected mayor can help create more housing by up zoning the area (allowing more towers with higher-density development)
 
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Look at the picture.

Foundations aren't fungible. You can't build housing on a stadium foundation any more than you could build a stadium on an apartment foundation.

Not to mention the lease is already finalized.
Also, it's a privately funded stadium, so there's nothing outrageous there. I guess Zohran will have bigger fish to fry, and in that sense zoning changes are key. Brooklyn and Queens are still very low-density areas, even in parts where there is good transit infrastructure
 
It also got widespread governmental support and there's no reason to think there would be any political support for taking it away. To say nothing of the fact there's a signed contract the government can't just break out of because of a new administration.
 
But thank fuck that Eric Adams has been mayor for this term and it got done. No way this gets done if Mamdani becomes mayor. Honestly worried he may stop the stadium construction for more affordable housing.
Did Eric Adams accomplish anything else of note during this term, other than lots of swagger and corruption?
 
Look at the picture.

Foundations aren't fungible. You can't build housing on a stadium foundation any more than you could build a stadium on an apartment foundation.

Not to mention the lease is already finalized.

Also, it's a privately funded stadium, so there's nothing outrageous there. I guess Zohran will have bigger fish to fry, and in that sense zoning changes are key. Brooklyn and Queens are still very low-density areas, even in parts where there is good transit infrastructure

It also got widespread governmental support and there's no reason to think there would be any political support for taking it away. To say nothing of the fact there's a signed contract the government can't just break out of because of a new administration.
You guys nailed it. Also, in a City where virtually every project--even hospital expansions FFS--faces virulent NIMBY opposition, the Willets Point project was actually popular in the district and around the City, primarily because it turns a toxic wasteland into a remediated development including 2,500 units of 100% affordable housing and a public school among other things. There is no motivation for Mamdani, should he win, to fuck with that, especially when there is so much other low-hanging fruit.
 
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