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laphroaig
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Great idea. A little pricey. Suggest "reserve seating" benefit be

available much earlier in the program dollar levels and even in the "general admission" seats. Allowing donors to reserve seats where they want in the stadium instead of limiting the location provides more value. But at least USC is doing SOMETHING. Can't spell "creativity" without VT but our AD and ticket office don't seem to realize that. ** Edited by laphroaig at 11/28/2024, 7:40:02 AM
Posted: 11/28/2024 at 06:05 AM ET
(In response to this post by rberry7676)

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While checking the University of South Carolina page
rberry7676 • 11/27/24 09:49 PM ET
They have this. The group is called Extra Bases**
Nelsonia Hokie • 12/04/24 05:13 PM ET
Yes
Slider!22 • 12/03/24 01:21 PM ET
Season tickets!! Season tickets!! Makes me so mad I could just explode!!!!!
ancient alien 2018 • 12/02/24 09:18 PM ET
VT doesn't seem to understand the need to diversify its athletic revenues
UpperQuad • 12/04/24 01:13 AM ET
Also don't want to hear any other way to sell tickets other than the way
laphroaig • 12/04/24 12:49 PM ET
What's this revenue diversification thing you're talking about.? Why do
saret • 12/04/24 09:45 AM ET
@2hhoop3 explains it much better than I, but basically, how can you
saret • 12/03/24 08:30 AM ET
I call them something else but I don't want to get banned!!**
ancient alien 2018 • 12/03/24 05:37 PM ET
That's why I chose the words I did.**
saret • 12/03/24 05:42 PM ET
VT Wrestling and Soccer could also sell tickets.**
UpperQuad • 12/02/24 10:45 PM ET
From what I understand, wrestling already does when at Moss Art Center and
laphroaig • 12/03/24 05:00 AM ET
I can’t argue against using Hokie Club Priority
Hokie4Life_89 • 12/03/24 04:30 PM ET
The biggest donor would have flown into Blackaburg to see
rberry7676 • 12/04/24 11:50 PM ET
Legendary Donors
Hokie4Life_89 • 12/05/24 12:06 PM ET
The 3 most influential Hokies I know personally
rberry7676 • 12/05/24 01:41 PM ET
It's my understanding that Whit doesn't control ticket sales ...
Atlee Hokie • 12/04/24 10:03 AM ET
Well, the mechanics of ticketing is outsourced. Policy decisions
saret • 12/04/24 11:41 AM ET
I think that’s a little misleading
Hokie4Life_89 • 12/04/24 11:16 AM ET
You are correct. I should have read your post prior to responding to
saret • 12/04/24 11:42 AM ET
No worries
Hokie4Life_89 • 12/04/24 02:10 PM ET
Operation of it yes, but Athletic Dept makes the final call.**
TheFacts • 12/04/24 10:36 AM ET
I understand your argument re: HC priority points, and I'd agree,
saret • 12/03/24 05:53 PM ET
Interesting. If wrestling doesn’t consider priority points…
Hokie4Life_89 • 12/04/24 11:29 AM ET
It's my understanding wrestling uses a "first come, first seated" for those
saret • 12/04/24 11:39 AM ET
Not @VTChip , but you are correct on both points.**
saret • 12/03/24 08:22 AM ET
That's because the Arts Center charges for the use of their venue.**
TheFacts • 12/03/24 07:48 AM ET
And they should. Who owns the rights to our sports venues?**
laphroaig • 12/03/24 09:39 AM ET
I ASS U ME the AthDept does.**
saret • 12/03/24 09:41 AM ET
The university does.
RJHokie • 12/03/24 09:52 AM ET
Ticketing for that event is done by the Arts Center not Athletic Dept.**
TheFacts • 12/03/24 10:29 AM ET
We know that.
RJHokie • 12/03/24 11:03 AM ET
Then we should charge something to enter them for a game.**
laphroaig • 12/03/24 09:58 AM ET
Yeah, “We (VT)” should do a lot of things.
RJHokie • 12/03/24 10:09 AM ET
And I hope to see a unicorn some day.**
Atlee Hokie • 12/03/24 12:25 PM ET
Really? I always hoped to see Ann-Margret naked! No joke!**
laphroaig • 12/03/24 12:38 PM ET
That interview should provide some good laughs, at least.**
NokieHokie • 12/03/24 11:33 AM ET
Yeah.
RJHokie • 12/03/24 11:38 AM ET
My assumption is VT is always unprepared. So anything better will be a plus**
NokieHokie • 12/03/24 11:40 AM ET
I believe a fair number of folks agree with you. **
RJHokie • 12/03/24 11:48 AM ET
From your lips to God's ears.**
saret • 12/03/24 11:30 AM ET
Love the idea
VTChip • 11/28/24 08:34 AM ET
Many of the big time programs have them - here's Auburn**
VTChip • 11/28/24 01:09 PM ET
VT Wrestling has the SERTC, which has bee a boost for VT's team
UpperQuad • 11/28/24 10:40 AM ET
SERTC (Coach Robie, Tucker, staff, and volunteers) all do a great job.
VTDante • 12/04/24 01:16 PM ET
I have no need of Hokie Club points**
TomTurkey • 11/29/24 08:22 PM ET
As @VTChip and I have discussed before, HC points are really
saret • 12/03/24 08:34 AM ET
Not a big deal.
RJHokie • 11/28/24 09:35 AM ET
There is now an "Extra Bases" group for large softball-specific donors.
nvpbrown • 11/28/24 07:02 PM ET
I think there are several of these groups for the "other" SPorts. Heard it
UTPr0sim • 11/29/24 02:50 PM ET
I would think a group at a lower entry point would be OK.
UTPr0sim • 11/29/24 02:46 PM ET
A club of $50K donors for softball?
Hokie4Life_89 • 11/30/24 08:35 AM ET
Extra Bases is definitely running -- we've attended several events.
nvpbrown • 11/30/24 04:54 PM ET
$10k feels right, maybe $5k
Hokie4Life_89 • 11/30/24 06:27 PM ET
Pretty reliable - Hokie Club staff.**
UTPr0sim • 11/30/24 09:09 AM ET
Please do. **
RJHokie • 11/28/24 07:04 PM ET
I don’t know. That’s that’s a Hokie Club project, I’m not involved.**
VTChip • 11/28/24 11:21 AM ET
Apparently the Hokie Club isn’t involved either
RJHokie • 11/28/24 11:24 AM ET
MUTE best describes their communication "skills" in a lot of areas.**
ancient alien 2018 • 12/02/24 09:21 PM ET
Geesh, I hate you old guys who remember stuff like that.
saret • 11/28/24 10:08 AM ET
Sorry man too much math for me. :-). I volunteer @RJHokie !!**
laphroaig • 11/28/24 08:44 AM ET
Suggestion. Don't first ask for permission.**
saret • 11/28/24 08:38 AM ET
Oh, I agree 100%**
VTChip • 11/28/24 08:48 AM ET
Great idea. A little pricey. Suggest "reserve seating" benefit be ◄
laphroaig • 11/28/24 06:05 AM ET
Pricey is what it takes
Hokie4Life_89 • 11/28/24 03:54 PM ET
Good points!**
RJHokie • 11/28/24 09:54 AM ET