Author Topic: Olympia VIP Tickets.... from $631 to $738??? (Read 2835 times)

MB · « **on:** March 07, 2008, 06:19:59 PM »

..........now $738!

I've gone to the Olympia for many years as a VIP seatholder. Unfortunately, to keep my seat this year will cost $738 or I can choose to move back an entire section for the old price of $631.75. AMI seems to be taking a real chance with this. How many people are going to pay that kind of cash?! With the economy in trouble, it seems like a big gamble.

Tre · « **Reply #1 on:** March 07, 2008, 06:21:09 PM »

Quote from: MB on March 07, 2008, 06:19:59 PM

With the economy in trouble, it seems like a big gamble.

P.T. Barnum was a real American philosopher, don't you know?

bigguns23 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 08, 2008, 07:34:56 AM »

Quote from: MB on March 07, 2008, 06:19:59 PM

..........now $738!

I've gone to the Olympia for many years as a VIP seatholder. Unfortunately, to keep my seat this year will cost $738 or I can choose to move back an entire section for the old price of $631.75. AMI seems to be taking a real chance with this. How many people are going to pay that kind of cash?! With the economy in trouble, it seems like a big gamble.

I have done the same. I got a email yesterday about it. No more VIP for me. Fuck that shit. I'll go to the Mens judging and finals, that's it. Regular ticket is fine. Even though they are fucking expensive too.

gordiano · « **Reply #3 on:** March 08, 2008, 01:51:14 PM »

Quote from: MB on March 07, 2008, 06:19:59 PM

..........now $738!

I've gone to the Olympia for many years as a VIP seatholder. Unfortunately, to keep my seat this year will cost $738 or I can choose to move back an entire section for the old price of $631.75. AMI seems to be taking a real chance with this. How many people are going to pay that kind of cash?! With the economy in trouble, it seems like a big gamble.

That's fucking nuts. For that money you could go to a real sporting event.

Benny B · « **Reply #4 on:** March 08, 2008, 02:26:04 PM »

Quote from: gordiano on March 08, 2008, 01:51:14 PM

That's fucking nuts. For that money you could go to a real sporting event.

exactly. They know enough of you bodybuilding junkies will pay and they'll still sell out of VIP tickets.

I'd go to Vegas to party, check out the expo, and watch the boring contest Sunday morning on webcam.

Havenbull · « **Reply #5 on:** March 08, 2008, 02:28:15 PM »

Some wealthy schmoes up in this thread

affy · « **Reply #6 on:** March 08, 2008, 02:35:40 PM »

anyone who would pay almost 800 dollars to watch a bunch of grown oiled men in thongs needs to re-evaluate their lives.

seriously...and this is from a fan of bodybuilding.

TrueGrit · « **Reply #7 on:** March 08, 2008, 02:37:45 PM »

Can't believe that anyone would actually pay that much to watch a bunch of guys in underwear posing and straining. That said..seems a bit of a steep hike.

Pollux · « **Reply #8 on:** March 08, 2008, 03:37:20 PM »

Remember back in the day when the Olympia - during Arnold's reign - was like, what, $50?

MB · « **Reply #9 on:** March 08, 2008, 03:49:00 PM »

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Can't believe that anyone would actually pay that much to watch a bunch of guys in underwear posing and straining. That said..seems a bit of a steep hike.

People travel from all over the world and spend thousands of dollars on airfare, hotel, food, & tickets. Airfare is higher than ever, the economy is slumping, and AMI wants to squeeze $738 for a bodybuilding ticket. I have a feeling the VIP section won't be full this year. Many people were already upset about moving the show from the Mandalay Bay to the Orleans, and now a 16.8% ticket hike! After many years of attending, I'll just watch the webcast. $:-\$

no one · « **Reply #10 on:** March 08, 2008, 04:01:08 PM »

Quote from: affy on March 08, 2008, 02:35:40 PM

anyone who would pay almost 800 dollars to watch a bunch of grown oiled men in thongs needs to re-evaluate their lives.

seriously...and this is from a fan of bodybuilding.

+1

James Blunt · « **Reply #11 on:** March 08, 2008, 04:32:56 PM »

Better suck my dick and serve me coffee with that $800

Captain Equipoise · « **Reply #12 on:** March 08, 2008, 04:39:57 PM »

$800 ? that's a nice Tag or Tissot, you'd have to be mentally retarded to spend it on a show highlighting oiled up men prancing around the stage in thongs.

MB · « **Reply #13 on:** March 13, 2008, 02:13:24 PM »

The expo price has been raised as well, from $10 to $15. This is either the result of AMI being in financial trouble as mentioned in another thread, or they are supremely confident in attendance after last year's reported sell-out crowd. One year of good attendance and the prices go up, seems very greedy to me.

gordiano · « **Reply #14 on:** March 13, 2008, 02:15:39 PM »

Quote from: MB on March 08, 2008, 03:49:00 PM

People travel from all over the world and spend thousands of dollars on airfare, hotel, food, & tickets. Airfare is higher than ever, the economy is slumping, and AMI wants to squeeze $738 for a bodybuilding ticket. I have a feeling the VIP section won't be full this year. Many people were already upset about moving the show from the Mandalay Bay to the Orleans, and now a 16.8% ticket hike! After many years of attending, I'll just watch the webcast. $:-\$

Translation = for that price I'll just stay home, and hire a local bber to "entertain" me.

JasonH · « **Reply #15 on:** March 13, 2008, 02:18:12 PM »

That's fucking ridiculous - I'm going to Vegas this year for the Olympia - I don't mind them putting up the Expo tickets but $700 plus for VIP they can shove it. I'll just get a ticket for the prejudging and get a regular one for the finals.

gordiano · « **Reply #16 on:** March 13, 2008, 02:22:35 PM »

Quote from: James Blunt on March 08, 2008, 04:32:56 PM

Better suck my dick and serve me coffee with that $800

You never know....at the very least, you may get to see some "Titus ball squats".

Mars · « **Reply #17 on:** March 13, 2008, 02:26:30 PM »

paying that much money for oiled men in thongs dancing on stage. with music that starts too late in. amateurism at best and gayer than respect for women.

delta9mda · « **Reply #18 on:** March 13, 2008, 03:26:21 PM »

Quote from: MB on March 08, 2008, 03:49:00 PM

People travel from all over the world and spend thousands of dollars on airfare, hotel, food, & tickets. Airfare is higher than ever, the economy is slumping, and AMI wants to squeeze $738 for a bodybuilding ticket. I have a feeling the VIP section won't be full this year. Many people were already upset about moving the show from the Mandalay Bay to the Orleans, and now a 16.8% ticket hike! After many years of attending, I'll just watch the webcast. $:-\$

it is alot of money but it aint one ticket. you get tickets for all days of the expo and all shows, and being the $700 tickets, you sit in rows 1-3. the $600 tickets are rows 4-6. how much would 3rd row seats at a super bowl be?

HowieW · « **Reply #19 on:** March 13, 2008, 03:46:21 PM »

Quote from: MB on March 08, 2008, 03:49:00 PM

People travel from all over the world and spend thousands of dollars on airfare, hotel, food, & tickets. Airfare is higher than ever, the economy is slumping, and AMI wants to squeeze $738 for a bodybuilding ticket. I have a feeling the VIP section won't be full this year. Many people were already upset about moving the show from the Mandalay Bay to the Orleans, and now a 16.8% ticket hike! After many years of attending, I'll just watch the webcast. $:-\$

Could most of us that go to shows , afford this fee and price? sure.
Is it fair and reasonable? Hmmm, if they sell over 90% and make money ,then it worked for them.
Major fans of the Olympia , may be willing to pay the extra and still go.
I might consider going of they simply moved it back to a venue like Mandellay Bay.THAT would make the extra $$ worth it.

I tend to avoid the Olympia as I think it is over hyped and prefer a more grass roots atmopshere.
I am major fan of Jay , but just can't pay this kind of price.
Add to that air and hotel and you are around 1500 bucks.

You will see me at the Tampa Pro for sure at a fraction of that cost and having a better time.
I may go to the NY show and the SW pro in Dallas. How was that fall show in Atlantic City?
The Pariso's run a great event in Dallas and worth any bodybuilders support.
Howard

MB · « **Reply #20 on:** March 13, 2008, 04:28:52 PM »

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it is alot of money but it aint one ticket. you get tickets for all days of the expo and all shows, and being the $700 tickets, you sit in rows 1-3. the $600 tickets are rows 4-6. how much would 3rd row seats at a super bowl be?

The $738 is for sections (not rows) 1-3 and the $631 is for sections 4-6 (midway back on the floor). This is the "superbowl of bodybuilding", not the actual superbowl.

HowieW · « **Reply #21 on:** March 13, 2008, 04:34:55 PM »

Quote from: delta9mda on March 13, 2008, 03:26:21 PM

it is alot of money but it aint one ticket. you get tickets for all days of the expo and all shows, and being the $700 tickets, you sit in rows 1-3. the $600 tickets are rows 4-6. how much would 3rd row seats at a super bowl be?

I am NOT a pro football fan, I am a bodybuilding fan. But seriously, you can't compare the NFL Superbowl to the Mr Olympia. The Superbowl is major media event on all the sports pages and major networks, newspapers, etc.
The only network that covers the Olympia is bodybuilding.com

BayGBM · « **Reply #22 on:** March 13, 2008, 04:42:14 PM »

Quote from: MB on March 07, 2008, 06:19:59 PM

..........now $738!

I've gone to the Olympia for many years as a VIP seatholder. Unfortunately, to keep my seat this year will cost $738 or I can choose to move back an entire section for the old price of $631.75. AMI seems to be taking a real chance with this. How many people are going to pay that kind of cash?! With the economy in trouble, it seems like a big gamble.

You could rent 2-3 muscle escorts for that kind of dough.

Vince B · « **Reply #23 on:** March 13, 2008, 05:29:10 PM »

No way Melvin Goodrum could afford a two of those tickets!

The broadcast is probably better than being there in the cheaper seats.

Barracuda · « **Reply #24 on:** March 13, 2008, 10:20:53 PM »

i'm sure they're targetting their wealthy gay customers rather than the average BB fan.