haha I was 3 in 85
I did pay a bit for the two seats (18k), but based on the current prices (Ebay, Stubhub, Ticketliquidator, and a few other sites I checked out) I should expect to pull anywhere from $200-$400 profit per seat per game (not including crappy preseasons, of course), so that's 3200-6400 a season. It will probably take me about 5 years to get my money back, but after that it's all pure profit. I mean it's the bears, they are popular whether they win or lose (take right now, for example, lol)
This obviously doesn't work for every team. I looked into the Carolina Panthers, Houston Texans, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Philly Eagles.
Basically Texans and Panthers are cheaper, but no real resale value, so you will be taking a loss
Steelers and Eagles are just WAY too expensive to make such a purchase worth it
I was able to snag lower level 100 seats. They are one of the 3 corner sections, but its the corner closest to the sidelines sections, which means the value is a bit higher (can charge more per seat) but the face value for the tickets are in a lower price bracket (higher profit margin!)
I got a great deal on these seats, I searched for a while and couldn't find any lower level seats for a better price (nothing under 20k). I almost bought upper level cheapies, which are also a great investment, but obv. the money will come a bit smaller and a bit slower.
Word of advice to anyone who's thinking about making such a move: Go for the absolute cheapest seats you can get that are not in the endzone. Thats usually the best profit margin you'll find for an NFL team. I paid more for better seats, but the deal was there and I had to take it.
When I first was looking, I was thinking of getting club seats cause they are nicer, you can get good sideline seats, and you have the indoor seating area with your seats that includes free food and drinks!! It sounded great! But there is no way you could turn around and sell those tickets and even expect to get FACE value for them. People just don't want to throw down that kind of cash.
Season tickets for the bears in my section is $850 per seat, but tickets are selling for $400 per seat per game online. I sell 2 games and I've earned my money back for the season. The next 6 games I sell go to payback for the Seat Licenses.
The 2 preseason games I sell for what I can get for them, or I just go see the games myself. Either way sounds good to me!
also, the life of the stadium is looking good right now. It's Soldier Field, a great for Bears Fans. They also recently underwent renovations. I think things are good here for the next 20 years at least.
May 19 '08, 01:08 AM
