skate on Wrigley

[sheffieldcrew12]

Didn't see this posted anywhere... apparently, the Cubs are allowing neighbors of Wrigley Field to skate on the ice rink. Tickets are $10 and it is an hour long skate. It will be on January 4.

 

Links:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-15-cubs-chicagodec15,0,65793.story?track=rss

http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=TDC&pid=6404511

[UMFan83]

Any idea when these tickets go on sale, or are they already sold out? None of the links says when.

[sheffieldcrew12]

frick...

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/cubs/1331799,cst-spt-wrigley-rink121508.article

 

Suntimes said they already sold out. wtf.

[BleacherBadger]

I didn't get any letter about it.

 

I got welcome letters when we moved in, and how to get people towed from our spots during games, but not a letter about skating.

 

Angggry.

 

"Sir, did you know you are not drinking regular coffee, but Columbian coffee crystals?"

[E.J.]

Blerg. That blows that it's sold out. That would have been awesome to skate on Wrigley and check some little kids into the boards.

[Clem Fandango]

I didn't get any letter about it.

 

I got welcome letters when we moved in, and how to get people towed from our spots during games, but not a letter about skating.

 

Angggry.

 

"Sir, did you know you are not drinking regular coffee, but Columbian coffee crystals?"

 

Why.... you..... son of a....

[UMFan83]

If anyone got any extra tickets and is willing to sell one or two, I'd love to buy them. Once in a lifetime opportunity.

[E.J.]

One of my good friends works in the marketing dept for the Cubs and got me tickets. I'm skating on Wrigley. Suck it bastards.

[Butterscup1679666578]

dont fall.

[chuckywang]

If skaters have to provide proof of residency, then that pretty much puts an end to the resale market. God, I hope that's true.

[Garwilly]

If skaters have to provide proof of residency, then that pretty much puts an end to the resale market. God, I hope that's true.

 

 

As someone still desperately looking for tickets, why do you say that? Yes half of the "resale market" is people looking to make a quick buck, but the other half are fans and such who would not otherwise have this opportunity.

 

Btw, did you read somewhere about proof of residency?

[chuckywang]

If skaters have to provide proof of residency, then that pretty much puts an end to the resale market. God, I hope that's true.

 

 

As someone still desperately looking for tickets, why do you say that? Yes half of the "resale market" is people looking to make a quick buck, but the other half are fans and such who would not otherwise have this opportunity.

 

Btw, did you read somewhere about proof of residency?

 

No, it's just something I hope. The Cubs/Hawks didn't have to do this, and it's just something they're doing for the residents of Wrigleyville, not specifically Cubs fans. And it's all for charity, so make a quick buck on something like this when the proceeds are going to charity just seems wrong. The only exception I would give is if a seller donates everything he makes to charity, but that's highly unlikely.

[jyoung55]

If skaters have to provide proof of residency, then that pretty much puts an end to the resale market. God, I hope that's true.

 

 

As someone still desperately looking for tickets, why do you say that? Yes half of the "resale market" is people looking to make a quick buck, but the other half are fans and such who would not otherwise have this opportunity.

 

Btw, did you read somewhere about proof of residency?

 

No, it's just something I hope. The Cubs/Hawks didn't have to do this, and it's just something they're doing for the residents of Wrigleyville, not specifically Cubs fans. And it's all for charity, so make a quick buck on something like this when the proceeds are going to charity just seems wrong. The only exception I would give is if a seller donates everything he makes to charity, but that's highly unlikely.

 

Would you also require persons to decline any winnings from a charity raffle? I've never understood why people care so much about what others do with Wrigley tickets.

[chuckywang]

If skaters have to provide proof of residency, then that pretty much puts an end to the resale market. God, I hope that's true.

 

 

As someone still desperately looking for tickets, why do you say that? Yes half of the "resale market" is people looking to make a quick buck, but the other half are fans and such who would not otherwise have this opportunity.

 

Btw, did you read somewhere about proof of residency?

 

No, it's just something I hope. The Cubs/Hawks didn't have to do this, and it's just something they're doing for the residents of Wrigleyville, not specifically Cubs fans. And it's all for charity, so make a quick buck on something like this when the proceeds are going to charity just seems wrong. The only exception I would give is if a seller donates everything he makes to charity, but that's highly unlikely.

 

Would you also require persons to decline any winnings from a charity raffle? I've never understood why people care so much about what others do with Wrigley tickets.

 

The Cubs sell you the $10 ticket expecting you to skate. A charity sells you a raffle ticket expecting you to keep the winnings should you win. That's the difference. I normally don't care since we live in a free market society. I have absolutely no problem with people buying Cubs game tickets and then selling for over face value since the Cubs are profiting from the sale of the tickets as well, and it's their own fault for selling below market value, but there are certain things that I believe crosses the line morally.