Author Topic: Groupon! (Read 29696 times)

hemmy · « **Reply #25 on:** September 02, 2011, 01:02:33 PM »

just got an email at work, there is a pile of free tickets to the ku game at the front desk.

OK_Cat · « **Reply #26 on:** September 02, 2011, 01:05:11 PM »

i called out some ku friends on facebook and one replied with "football is just an activity until the real sport starts"

sonofdaxjones · « **Reply #27 on:** September 02, 2011, 01:09:48 PM »

Nothing says big time college football program like a Groupon.

WillieWatanabe · « **Reply #28 on:** September 02, 2011, 01:13:07 PM »

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I read on CNBC where UT has discounted non-con games this year as well. With our bad team, the economy is a killer - football is expensive. Nothing wrong with groupon to fill some seats.

Saulbadguy · « **Reply #29 on:** September 02, 2011, 01:26:12 PM »

Guys, i'm ashamed to admit this but I spent my bi-monthly commission check on 250 of the Groupon ticket packages, just to make KU fans look bad.

DQ12 · « **Reply #30 on:** September 02, 2011, 01:29:51 PM »

TO THE PHOG!

sonofdaxjones · « **Reply #31 on:** September 02, 2011, 01:48:08 PM »

Why not just take the direct approach and lower the price of tickets and then marketing that fact?

As smart people like me said for years, there's no profit in beaming with pride about the fact that you're charging $35-$45-$55 plus dollars for seats that sit empty for 80% of the games. Finally we got a smart AD, who likely did very simple thing and that's got into the ticket management system and have it spit out a report on seats that were empty more times than not, and then putting together a ticket plan that put butts in those seats.

AbeFroman · « **Reply #32 on:** September 02, 2011, 01:54:13 PM »

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on September 02, 2011, 01:13:07 PM

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I read on CNBC where UT has discounted non-con games this year as well. With our bad team, the economy is a killer - football is expensive. Nothing wrong with groupon to fill some seats.

I wonder if UT's discount is 60% as well.....

....and offered on a website for discount restaurant vouchers.

Kat Kid · « **Reply #33 on:** September 02, 2011, 04:55:34 PM »

Quote from: sonofdaxjones on September 02, 2011, 01:48:08 PM

Why not just take the direct approach and lower the price of tickets and then marketing that fact?

As smart people like me said for years, there's no profit in beaming with pride about the fact that you're charging $35-$45-$55 plus dollars for seats that sit empty for 80% of the games. Finally we got a smart AD, who likely did very simple thing and that's got into the ticket management system and have it spit out a report on seats that were empty more times than not, and then putting together a ticket plan that put butts in those seats.

Had a huuuge argument with my econ professor on this one. Turns out he was a total dumbass on this one.

Dr Rick Daris · « **Reply #34 on:** September 06, 2011, 11:57:09 AM »

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=172&f=2485&t=7877787

Rage Against the McKee · « **Reply #35 on:** September 06, 2011, 12:00:47 PM »

KU fans should be

.

http://techcrunch.com/2011/06/13/why-groupon-is-poised-for-collapse/

WillieWatanabe · « **Reply #36 on:** September 06, 2011, 12:03:11 PM »

Quote from: Rick Daris on September 06, 2011, 11:57:09 AM

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=172&f=2485&t=7877787

wow, they are so horribly unfunny.

Dub · « **Reply #37 on:** November 04, 2011, 06:45:07 AM »

Must have had a good response after the first time around. Found this in my email this morning.

http://www.groupon.com/deals/gl-university-of-kansas?c=button&utm_medium=email&sid=11012239&utm_campaign=gl-university-of-kansas&division=kansas-city&s=body&p=5&date=20111104&utm_source=newsletter&utm_content=all-deals_kansas-city&addxe=dG9kZC53aWxsaWFtc0BteS5jbGV2ZWxhbmQuZWR1&user=5887bd6d7d42d3865fa655d2f134688fdaaf8852eb234453496cc8f1a3437a77

In the animal kingdom, football is played with cheetah running backs, buffalo linemen, and a seagull that is forced to curl up and act as the ball. Catch humanity's version of the animals' gridiron gallantry with today's GrouponLive deal for tickets to see a University of Kansas football game against Baylor at Memorial Stadium in Lawrence on Saturday, November 12, at 1 p.m. Groupons should be redeemed for tickets at will call starting at 10 a.m. on game day. Choose between the following options:

* For $25, you get one ticket for tier 2 seating (a $60 value in advance, a $65 value on game day).
* For $95, you get four tickets for tier 2 seating (a $240 value in advance, a $260 value on game day).

Gather on beautiful Campanile Hill for the final home game of the season and enjoy all the memorable moments of a Gameday in Lawrence. Groupon holders can wave the wheat from tier 2 seats near each end zone, causing Big 12 rivals to daydream about pancakes instead of catching the ball. Senior linebacker Steven Johnson leads the Big 12 and ranks fifth nationally in tackles. Senior tight end Tim Biere leads the team in receptions and was named to the Phil Steele Mid-Season All-Big 12 team and the Mackey Award List. Both athletes, along with the rest of the Jayhawks, face formidable foes in the Baylor Bears. The ursine rivals bring savage players such as junior quarterback Robert Griffin III, a semifinalist for the 2011 Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award and finalist for the Unitas Golden Arm Award, which preserves the winning limb in a cast of delicious honey.

Memorial Stadium welcomes up to 50,071 guests with 91 seasons of gridiron history and a new, 28’x85’ LED video board. Fans can tailgate on Campanile Hill before the game, then celebrate Rock Chalk Saturdays by belting out the Rock Chalk chant and performing fight-song drum solos with freshly chalked pool cues.

Trim · « **Reply #38 on:** November 04, 2011, 07:04:15 AM »

Quote from: Dub on November 04, 2011, 06:45:07 AM

Groupon holders can wave the wheat from tier 2 seats near each end zone, causing Big 12 rivals to daydream about pancakes instead of catching the ball.

Elites daydream about pancakes without buying ku tickets through groupon.

Cire · « **Reply #39 on:** November 04, 2011, 10:25:59 AM »

HAHA poor seniors.

theKSU · « **Reply #40 on:** November 04, 2011, 10:34:43 AM »

Should be something in there about sending Turner Gill to the unemployment line.

steve dave · « **Reply #41 on:** November 04, 2011, 12:17:04 PM »

They've only sold 12 tickets at over 60% off

mocat · « **Reply #42 on:** November 04, 2011, 12:21:00 PM »

60% off is not nearly as good as free with an order of delicious fake mexican food

Cartierfor3 · « **Reply #43 on:** November 04, 2011, 12:23:51 PM »

why would i buy something on groupon when it's free with an order of Potato Ole's?

Dr Rick Daris · « **Reply #44 on:** November 04, 2011, 12:38:12 PM »

it's like my dad always said... if you can't beat em, groupon em.

AbeFroman · « **Reply #45 on:** November 04, 2011, 01:08:15 PM »

I had a grilled stuffed taco today.

The register lady gave me my change, 4 cents, but I just put it in the take a penny tray. I also put the free ku tickets in there.

ChiComCat · « **Reply #46 on:** November 04, 2011, 01:10:38 PM »

The great thing is that Groupon usually gets half of these deals. Congrats on the 12.50 a ticket KU!

OK_Cat · « **Reply #47 on:** November 04, 2011, 01:11:30 PM »

feel bad for lil bro, seriously. thats awful. what a terrible fanbase.

Dugout DickStone · « **Reply #48 on:** November 04, 2011, 02:10:31 PM »

Quote from: rick daris on November 04, 2011, 12:38:12 PM

it's like my dad always said... if you can't beat em, groupon em.

WE HAD THE SAME DAD!?

CNS · « **Reply #49 on:** November 04, 2011, 02:21:55 PM »

Quote from: Kleinstone on November 04, 2011, 02:10:31 PM

Quote from: rick daris on November 04, 2011, 12:38:12 PM
it's like my dad always said... if you can't beat em, groupon em.

WE HAD THE SAME DAD!?

I love second/secret family stories. You guys should def hash this out either in this thread or the Doom on You thread.