Apart from maybe the first 4 or 5 rows. I agree.

i agree. i'm sick off seeing empty seats there.

i always sit that area - not a bad view apart front directly behind upright structure
agree should be cheaper than gold

got 4 season tickets there i have no issue with the price, went to a game against melb in mleb last year and paid 3 times the amount for a far worse seat

I think the OP was trying to point out that the behind the backboard sections are often the emptiest...and if cheaper prices got more people through the door, that'd be a good thing.

Didn't they used to be Silver Seats behind the rings?
It'd be a tough call pricing those seats, especially considering that those seats were almost all taken for Jules' first home return game this season.

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"So you would rather give the seats away, upset other fans and lose money which in turn will effect the profitability of the business?"

Nobody's suggesting they be given away, but given more attractive pricing. They're not the best seats in the house, the pricing should reflect that. Having some form of compensation for existing season ticket-holders in those areas would be a must.

"I would rather see the prices stay the same behind the rings and maybe increase the prices slightly for the side views"

Good way to shit even more people off.

while behind the basket would be great full, it still is a superior seat to the nosebleed section up the back. I know if i sit up the very back with my eyesight i can't enjoy the game, however can always pick up a good seat behind the basket or in the corners for a reasonable price, which as a student works out at about 18 bucks. no excuses really

OK Anonymous, I'll bite. In my first reply, I simply asked if the prices for those seats were originally priced at Silver level (incidentally, no-one replied).
I then reasoned that it would be tricky pricing those seats, as they sold well on Jules' return. Pricing's a gamble, too high, they don't sell. Too low, & there's the "potential" of taking a hit in the profit line.

My second post, I was pointing out the absurdity of your "give away ticket" line. Where did that come from? I then attempted to bring the thread back on topic, by agreeing with the consensus that the behind the ring seats are inferior to the side seats.

You then went on to saying you wanted those seats kept at Gold pricing, AND nudge up all other seats.

I also appreciate our pricing compared to interstate venues, & don't hesitate to drop the money on the front office desk for my season ticket at the very first call. If that makes me a sad, no life loser, then I'll face the music.

Mate, I don't have a prob with you or anyone puff'n their chest & hav'n a good ol' DDFan-bash, but FFS, get your brain in order first.

It would be better if they just left the prices as is but sold them in group packs. Simply re-badge the seats as "group packs" and try outlining something like the seats being gold seats but cheaper when purchased in sets.

While the price doesn't change; you can advertise them as if it is a mass saving. You'd be surprised how many people would buy expensive seats. Considering how overpriced the food stands are at the dome, you could probably offer free hotdogs or something as part of the pack; or better yet, FUIC! =D

how about simply bringing in a third seating class. eg Gold seating would be on the sides and corners, Silver seating would be behind the basket and bronze above the concourse, have the silver seating priced slightly above the current silver seating and the bronze slightly below the current silver price. That way there is the possibility for i slightly cheaper night out and therefore possibly drawing a few more supporters in and the people who want to sit closer but don't want to pay gold prices are able to sit behind the baskets.

Definitely look at making them Silver and/or compulsory group purchases as Marty suggested. The space directly behind the support is certainly not going to give you the view you'll get from the sides or corners.

Anonymous, I'd assume most here would be very much aware of how cheap our seats are, compared to interstate, hence my ridicule.
I'd also suggest that all here would love to see a "packed out" Dome, "every" game. The original post has merit, & there's been good healthy discussion. I honestly don't understand your disruptive attitude. A more flexible pricing strategy seems to be a no brainer, even for me.
Enjoy your anonymity.