Anyone Else Nervous? Tix?

[Intrepid]

I just got this email from the Thunder:

Greetings from your Oklahoma City Thunder!

We want to take this opportunity to offer you the following update on the status of our Select-a-Seat event at the Ford Center this week.

If your appointment is Wednesday, September 10 we are pleased to tell you that while choices are limited, there are still good quality seats available for your season ticket selection.

As expected, the lower level of the arena filled up quickly, but there are some good seats remaining. In the upper level, there is a good variety of seats available at very reasonable prices.

We also encourage you to take a look at the $45 club level seats we have available. They are limited to only one year availability, but they are season tickets which will place you on a priority waiting list for future season ticket sales.

Our demand is heavy, but we encourage you to keep your appointment on Wednesday and see what's available. Chances are you will walk away a Thunder Season ticket member!

Go Thunder!

I have a friend that has a 4pm appt and is going to try to get 6 upper levels. If he's successful, then I might not have to go to my 630p appt.

[betts]

I just left the arena. There are still seats in the lower ends, and scattered, very limited seats in the lower sidelines. The club level seats that aren't renewable are virtually unsold, and some people in my group got some very nice Loud City seats.

[betts]

I am interested to know just how the timing of the appointments correlates with how people registered. My appointment time was 3:30 yesterday and I registered less than a minute after Clay announced the website at the presser so for me I thought it was fair. The appointment times were supposed to be random but I heard differently yesterday when I was standing in line to check out. Did anybody else here register early and get a bad time or vice versa? Did you think the process was fair?

I registered fairly early (had to hit redial for about 45 minutes before getting through) during the television announcement. When I did get through, I handed the phone to a friend. Interestingly, we both got the identical time for tickets, today at 6 p.m., even though we had separate accounts. When I heard it was going to be a lottery, I had several other people sign up (fairly late). They got late ticket selection times. Maybe it was random, but it didn't seem to be perfectly random.

[Intrepid]

I registered fairly early (had to hit redial for about 45 minutes before getting through) during the television announcement. When I did get through, I handed the phone to a friend. Interestingly, we both got the identical time for tickets, today at 6 p.m., even though we had separate accounts. When I heard it was going to be a lottery, I had several other people sign up (fairly late). They got late ticket selection times. Maybe it was random, but it didn't seem to be perfectly random.

I registered online about 3-4 hours after the announcement. As stated previously, my appt is tomorrow at 630p

[LordGerald]

It was completely random. I registered within an hour of Clay's announcement and drew Tuesday at 2:30 (which I skipped). My colleague registerd at the same time and drew Monday (yesterday at 5 p.m.). Our boss registered at the same time and drew next Sunday.

Computers drew random straws. Sorry it didn't work out for everybody. Just think, you're going to miss a game against the Memphis Grizzlies!

[betts]

There are still over 4,000 tickets unsold. It's true people may not get precisely the tickets they wanted, but I didn't either when I got my first OU season tickets. I was at the top of the end zone. Every year I tried to improve the location of my seats, and last year I finally got what I consider my "forever" seats. So, if it were me, I'd buy the best seats left in my price range, and plan on moving next year. There will be openings every year. Make friends with your ticket rep and talk to them about your desired location. It will happen. It just might not be this year.

[Doug Loudenback]

From the Thunder website: THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER

Through two days of season ticket sales, the Oklahoma City Thunder has sold 8,350 season tickets. There are approximately 4,800 season tickets remaining to purchase. The second day of the team's select-a-seat program continued Tuesday for those fans who were selected in random order based on an initial ticket request list.

"The interest level in the team continues to be high, and we continue to try and accommodate as many fans as possible," said team spokesman Dan Mahoney. "We're looking forward to another productive day on Wednesday."

The select-a-seat process continues Wednesday, starting at 8:00 a.m. for fans with randomly selected appointment times. As of the end of business Tuesday (8:00 p.m.) there are some seats still remaining in the lower bowl of the Ford Center. There is a variety of seats still available in the upper bowl.

[Karried]

Good luck Doug! I'm pulling for you!!!

[OKCMallen]

Yes, I understand without corporations the team wouldn't be here.... but I also understand that without the peons who put signs all over the city, voted and made every effort to support the Hornets while they were here shouldn't take a backseat to someone who really could care less ( he didn't even sign up for tickets!!) and he doesn't even know which Corporation put his name on the List!

Tell me that's fair.

You can't measure "care."

[Doug Loudenback]

I am very pleased to report that ...



... thanks to the generosity of BeeCool at OKCNBAfans.com Forums :: Index who allowed me to be his guest this morning at his 9:30 appointment and get my two tickets on his account! Hoo Ahh! Not only that, the tickets were exactly where I wanted them to be in the 1st place - $30 balcony seats in Section 311.

It wasn't terribly crowded this morning and they have opened up some Club Level tickets that weren't earlier available. There are still a few good seats in the lower level, and good tickets (e.g., more balcony tickets) in the upper level.

Unless traffic changes during the day, I would not expect that all seats will be sold today, maybe not even tomorrow. We should have a better feel for that by the end of the day.

I think the media has done a disservice in "over" reporting the sales ... could have a chilling effect on people keeping their appointments. Mike Baldwin's report in his blog, Pro market , was a gross exaggeration, for example.

[Karried]

YYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY DOUG! I'm very, very happy for you!


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You can't measure "care."

Care is subjective, true, but I think I can measure how much someone cares about a team when I see their tickets that they purchased via a Corporate pick, on sale on Ebay or Craig's List before the ink on their credit card receipt is even dry.

Obviously, they don't care about the team like diehard fans do. They just want to turn a profit.

I'll say it again because I believe it.

If this person actually cared about tickets, he would have signed up in advance like all the rest of us, he would have supported the Hornets like all the rest of us and he would have done everything in his power to support an NBA team, he did none of these things ( I know him personally, he doesn't really care at all about basketball) and yet, he was still was given a seat selection by a Corporation earlier than anyone else, thus taking away a chance for someone who really does care about the NBA to purchase tickets.

I think the Hornet Season Ticket Holders should have had first pick (and I wasn't one) but they were instrumental in supporting the team financially and otherwise.

Anyway, I'm talking to some of my friends in this thread who have gone through many experiences with the NBA with me and sharing how I feel. I'm really not interested in being judged for feeling disappointing in not getting seats.

[Doug Loudenback]

Karrie, one reason I made my above post was for you ... you may well find that tickets suitable to your needs are or will be available. Keep your appointment (if you cannot piggy-back as a guest on someone else's appointment. See my PM.

[Karried]

Thanks Doug.. I'll give you a call.. see my PM lol

[Laramie]

Nervous, is an understatement, I'm saddened with disappointment!

I've already given up: I'm scheduled for Saturday the 13th--and I'm not superstitious!


Why didn't they select people as they called in or registered for tickets?

[bigjkt405]

I think we as the common fan (especially here in Oklahoma City) overstimate how much influence we have over the team. The corporate support is what drives the organization. Thats why teams like the Hawks can have only 10K for a game and still be fine. I've seen numerous posters who have and continue to think the attendance is sole determining factor when it isn't.

I am sorry some folks didn't get season tickets where they wanted them, but thats the way the cookie crumbles. I want this to be a success, and I think the rest of you do too.

[Centerback]

Doug I think our seats are right next to yours in the front row of section 311, (we were 9:30 am today as well) which I would argue have perhaps the best "value" in the building.

[Doug Loudenback]

Doug I think our seats are right next to yours in the front row of section 311, (we were 9:30 am today as well) which I would argue have perhaps the best "value" in the building.

I am in Section 311, Row A, Seats 7-8.

There were a couple of guys in suits (I was in my standard shorts) while I was there ... was one of those guys you? I forgot to bring my camera this morning but I took a few pics with my cell phone ... but I've never learned how to get images off the phone to my computer! I went to AT&T to get a usb cable that would fit the phone this afternoon, but the damn thing doesn't fit. One of the pics would show the location. I may go back tomorrow (at my scheduled time) and take my camera which I can better handle!

Yes, I think those seats are a great value ... not too high up, great unobstructed view of the court, and not really in a corner, at a very good price. I'm very much looking forward to sitting there, and to meeting you, also.

[OKCMallen]

YYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY DOUG! I'm very, very happy for you!


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Care is subjective, true, but I think I can measure how much someone cares about a team when I see their tickets that they purchased via a Corporate pick, on sale on Ebay or Craig's List before the ink on their credit card receipt is even dry.

Obviously, they don't care about the team like diehard fans do. They just want to turn a profit.

I'll say it again because I believe it.

If this person actually cared about tickets, he would have signed up in advance like all the rest of us, he would have supported the Hornets like all the rest of us and he would have done everything in his power to support an NBA team, he did none of these things ( I know him personally, he doesn't really care at all about basketball) and yet, he was still was given a seat selection by a Corporation earlier than anyone else, thus taking away a chance for someone who really does care about the NBA to purchase tickets.

I think the Hornet Season Ticket Holders should have had first pick (and I wasn't one) but they were instrumental in supporting the team financially and otherwise.

Anyway, I'm talking to some of my friends in this thread who have gone through many experiences with the NBA with me and sharing how I feel. I'm really not interested in being judged for feeling disappointing in not getting seats.

You're not being judged; you're just denying some of the ins-and-outs of how this process has to work. It's an imperfect world; get a helmet.

We're dang lucky it's selling out like it is. You will be able to attend any game you want; there will be tickets available to every one of them, I promise you.

[OKCMallen]

I think we as the common fan (especially here in Oklahoma City) overstimate how much influence we have over the team. The corporate support is what drives the organization. Thats why teams like the Hawks can have only 10K for a game and still be fine. I've seen numerous posters who have and continue to think the attendance is sole determining factor when it isn't.

I am sorry some folks didn't get season tickets where they wanted them, but thats the way the cookie crumbles. I want this to be a success, and I think the rest of you do too.

Voice of reason. I don't WANT Karried to be disappointed, but denying how it is doesn't help either.

[Intrepid]

My friend, who had a 4pm appt, said that there are a lot of upper level seats still available and that out of the 100 people that were in his group at 4pm, only a handful went up to the upper levels to select seats. His view is that there will be seats left tomorrow.

My appt is at 630p. I'm taking my camera and will attempt to get some good pictures.

[Centerback]

Yes sir, we're the suits, in 311, 9-10. I think I have added a view from my phone which I know is not very good. Photo_091008_001 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

[OKCMallen]

I am very pleased to report that ...



... thanks to the generosity of BeeCool at OKCNBAfans.com Forums :: Index who allowed me to be his guest this morning at his 9:30 appointment and get my two tickets on his account! Hoo Ahh! Not only that, the tickets were exactly where I wanted them to be in the 1st place - $30 balcony seats in Section 311.

It wasn't terribly crowded this morning and they have opened up some Club Level tickets that weren't earlier available. There are still a few good seats in the lower level, and good tickets (e.g., more balcony tickets) in the upper level.

Unless traffic changes during the day, I would not expect that all seats will be sold today, maybe not even tomorrow. We should have a better feel for that by the end of the day.

I think the media has done a disservice in "over" reporting the sales ... could have a chilling effect on people keeping their appointments. Mike Baldwin's report in his blog, Pro market , was a gross exaggeration, for example.

Yay Doug!

[CuatrodeMayo]

6:30 Tomorrow...=(

[Karried]

Voice of reason. I don't WANT Karried to be disappointed, but denying how it is doesn't help either.

Don't worry about it. I'll try to be at most of the games one way or another.

But, thanks for your concern.

btw, I'm thinking you were in on the Corporate early bird special.. so if you have any extra tix .. you can help alleviate my disappointment.. lol

[Doug Loudenback]

Yes sir, we're the suits, in 311, 9-10. I think I have added a view from my phone which I know is not very good. Photo_091008_001 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Cool! That's the view! We're neighbors (though you won't find me in a suit unless I have court business to attend to)! I'm planning to go back tomorrow at noon for my "regular" appointment, just for fun and/or to help out another here who may want to "piggyback" like I did today, and, this time not being so flummoxed to get there on time, I'll remember to take my camera! I look forward to rubbing elbows with you this season, Centerback!