Seat Upgrades yet? Online 1st World Problems Upgrade Process

VocabuLaker · Last edited by VocabuLaker on Tue May 15, 2018 8:00 pm; edited 3 times in total

Anyone contacted this month to upgrade their season tickets yet?

Rep said its going to be online this year for the first time. Welcome to the computer age Lakers.

Yes… I will pre empt the:

"1st world problems" comment

aplmu1 · Rookie Joined: 04 Jul 2014 Posts: 6

A lot was made about a good number of season ticket holders possibly not renewing (not me). I know the upgrade process has started this year with a new online system letting you view all available inventory. My upgrade time isn't for a little bit. I wanted to ask anyone who has season tickets and has gone through the upgrade process as to what kind of seats were available? Were there a good number of open seats? Any 100 level tickets?

DaMuleRules · Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2014 10:17 pm Post subject:

I know for sure that a pair opened up in section 215.

PLATNUM · Star Player Joined: 17 Dec 2002 Posts: 7393 Location: L.A.

DaMuleRules · Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2014 10:37 pm Post subject: Re: Seat Upgrades yet?

GoLakers80 · Rookie Joined: 04 Jul 2014 Posts: 5

For the people who have gone through the upgrade, what was the lowest row numbers for 2 seats together in the 100's, 200's (205-206, 214-215) and 300's (317-319, 301-302)?

This will be my 10th season as a lakers STH and I'm hoping to get seats in the 200's corners in Row 9-10.

DaMuleRules · Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2014 10:47 pm Post subject:

GoLakers80 · Rookie Joined: 04 Jul 2014 Posts: 5

I was in Sect 105 this past year but planning to downgrade to 200's. Hopefully I'll hear some good news next week. Thanks for the info.

Jeff · Starting Rotation Joined: 12 Apr 2001 Posts: 290

I've had seats since 2000 and I just got an email sent to me to see what's available online with an appointment to speak with a rep on next week to choose my seat upgrades. I'm in the 207 right now and will either move a few rows down or in the same section (behind basket) or a few rows up towards the corners of the 200 level.

The upgrade system is pretty cool. You can see exactly what seats are available. Not much in the better 300 sections unless you're in the last couple rows (12-15) or way over to the corners. This could change by the time of your upgrade time. Obviously this is a much better system than what it was in the past.

aplmu1 · Rookie Joined: 04 Jul 2014 Posts: 6

Jeff · Starting Rotation Joined: 12 Apr 2001 Posts: 290

GoLakers80 · Rookie Joined: 04 Jul 2014 Posts: 5

Jeff, did you see pairs available in the 200's corners- Sec 205, 210, 214, or 219?

Jeff · Starting Rotation Joined: 12 Apr 2001 Posts: 290

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aplmu1 · Rookie Joined: 04 Jul 2014 Posts: 6

Jeff, is the link to see available seating through the season ticket account manager? Or is it a different site where I would put my username/password?

VocabuLaker · Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2014 12:51 pm Post subject:

wow I posted this thread a while ago… and now folks are responding… cool. I have not been contacted yet. Currently in sec 105 towards back.

JustLakers · Sixth Man Joined: 12 Dec 2011 Posts: 39

Section 205, 210, 214 and 219 are great sections in 200 level as they are closer to the premium section. I am currently being offered upgrade from one of the above sections, but i am not sure if I should upgrade due to their current roster and their situation.

They seem to have available seats in all section even the 101, 102 and 103. There seem like lots of people cancelled their season tickets this year. I have couple of friends who canceled due to the long season that Lakers had last year and maybe the same this year if they don't make a move and sign a big name and a coach.

JustLakers · Sixth Man Joined: 12 Dec 2011 Posts: 39

aplmu1 · Rookie Joined: 04 Jul 2014 Posts: 6

Wow. Looking at the center court sections (110-112, 119-102), there are a bunch of seats open. I was told that it takes YEARS to get there (10+ years). I guess many did, in fact, drop their seats. Dozens of seats open in the 200 level, also.

Jeff · Starting Rotation Joined: 12 Apr 2001 Posts: 290

VocabuLaker · Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2014 7:37 pm Post subject:

JustLakers · Sixth Man Joined: 12 Dec 2011 Posts: 39

EdfromSimiValley · Starting Rotation Joined: 26 Jun 2005 Posts: 193

I got the emailed link yesterday and checked out the selection last night as my rep will call me this afternoon to make my selections. They suggest making a few choices in case your first preferences aren't available anymore. I really like how they made it interactive so you can choose exact seats and scan the view. They finally updated all the ticket related pages on the site. It's 2014 after all.

Anyways, I was very surprised at the amount of seats available in most locations. In years past the renewal rate was in the high 90%s so I couldn't even move down a row without sacrificing view. There are even seats in like sections 101, etc. at center court. Shocking. Plenty in the 200's now as well, and not just like 4 or 5 in each section. A good number of aisle starting seats as well, so I'm very surprised.

Looks like a lot of people dropped out, so if you are upgrading and have been trying to really improve for years, this is a great opportunity.

Best of luck.

VocabuLaker · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2014 4:51 pm Post subject:

Well... I guess now I have a better chance of an upgrade now that.. Mello is not coming to the Lakers.

aplmu1 · Rookie Joined: 04 Jul 2014 Posts: 6

I'm still waiting for my appointment time. Anyone who's had their appointment time within the last couple of days know what kind of seats are available? Still a lot of 100 level seats? Anything in the upper level close to center court?