tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post705613384957384338..comments2024-03-28T12:23:20.826-07:00Comments on Sons of Steve Garvey: Did Free Parking Make a Difference?Steve Saxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930320282262607468noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-33539865188922878722009-06-23T07:57:50.374-07:002009-06-23T07:57:50.374-07:00Alireza, great point. In fact, SoSG AC used this ...Alireza, great point. In fact, SoSG AC <a href="http://www.sonsofstevegarvey.com/2009/06/at-game-reacp-as-2-dodgers-3.html" rel="nofollow">used this Furcal15 discount</a>Steve Saxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930320282262607468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-31921342182618518812009-06-22T17:23:32.117-07:002009-06-22T17:23:32.117-07:00Steve Dittmore - You do have a point with the calc...Steve Dittmore - You do have a point with the calculation of how many would have gone anyway, though I think another calculation is important. Remember that these 3 games were part of the FURCAL15 promotion, which is part of the larger overall promo to sell tickets for $9 bucks. That may have driven some of the sales, as the reserve sections were full.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18280521365261039323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-4381512543514670532009-06-22T11:22:06.782-07:002009-06-22T11:22:06.782-07:00Saxy - Thanks for the props on the avatar, but it ...Saxy - Thanks for the props on the avatar, but it is really just my ugly mug (obviously). I'm on faculty at the University of Arkansas and I try to remain as transparent as possible.<br /><br />Orel - Fair point on the Angels. I always forget about them :-)<br /><br />I try to use class examples which students can relate to and this post can certainly be used to illustrate sport economics (substitution effect) and promotion. I hope the Garvey family won't mind me using it (w/full credit).Steve Dittmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03341986382079206500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-55223133200397540172009-06-22T10:58:03.480-07:002009-06-22T10:58:03.480-07:00The next Tuesday-through-Thursday paid-parking hom...The next Tuesday-through-Thursday paid-parking home games should help address most of Steve Dittmore's questions. As for the A's playing in L.A., I would think their regular appearances in Anaheim would be enough to satiate die-hard A's fans.Orelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01136247489970851448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-73466615030321005622009-06-22T10:33:10.709-07:002009-06-22T10:33:10.709-07:00Nice post. To me this means that if they paid us ...Nice post. To me this means that if <i>they</i> paid <i>us</i> $15 to park, revenue would increase and additional $150k per game.<br /><br />Your move, Frank.Eric Karroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04070527828477695509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-8008026851469272352009-06-22T10:30:16.150-07:002009-06-22T10:30:16.150-07:00Pre-paid parking is not compulsory for mini-plans....Pre-paid parking is not compulsory for mini-plans.<br /><br />As for the free parking causing more traffic, I didn't see it. I think the traffic was more caused by the higher attendance numbers.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05841246911643531451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-88227009770508413962009-06-22T09:19:08.974-07:002009-06-22T09:19:08.974-07:00Good info. However, I'd still rather see the ...Good info. However, I'd still rather see the <b>dodger tram/shuttle</b> come back to life. Even if they charged $2/ride, I'd still go on it.<br /><br />Either way, people forget the traffic nightmare caused by the FREE PARKING DEAL at Dodger stadium. Took me on average 1.5-hours to get home when it usually takes me 45 minutes (my commute is Torrance to South Pasadena).gCHOWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16193382430202944282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-15827365676105954152009-06-22T09:00:41.295-07:002009-06-22T09:00:41.295-07:00Steve, good points there. We'll have to see i...Steve, good points there. We'll have to see if Frank ever does this again, but I'm guessing there's a 50-50 shot (given he's trying a wealth of things to get people in the stadium this year--to his credit, I might add). We'll put our SoSG Analysis staff on it if another opportunity arises.<br /><br />Also, Mr. Dittmore, might I add that that's a smart-looking avatar?Steve Saxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930320282262607468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-86300012767194277472009-06-22T08:58:03.738-07:002009-06-22T08:58:03.738-07:00The Dodgers' next gambit should be announcing ...The Dodgers' next gambit should be announcing that they will be offering free parking for a randomly selected X games through the remainder of the season. That way, people can take their chances and show up hoping to take advantage of it...the Dodgers would get an incremental benefit for all games!Steve Saxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930320282262607468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-51002351255596147622009-06-22T08:56:31.867-07:002009-06-22T08:56:31.867-07:00Interesting post and information. You assume all o...Interesting post and information. You assume all of the increased attendance is attributable to the free parking promotion, which it may have been. However, there are other factors which may have contributed such as lack of substitutes (Lakers done), opponent (when was the last time A's played in LA?), record (Dodgers are good, and fans like winners), players (Nomar fans?), how many fans would have gone to the game anyway AND paid the $15 parking, etc. It would be worth comparing these numbers if the Dodgers do it again.Steve Dittmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03341986382079206500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-69050140535550327502009-06-22T08:35:11.885-07:002009-06-22T08:35:11.885-07:00This is certainly bittersweet news to Parking Lot ...This is certainly bittersweet news to Parking Lot King Frank Mc Court.rbnlawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192692349456006520noreply@blogger.com