NY1: World Series Tickets Won't Come Cheap on Resale Websites

NY1 aired a story about Senator Jose Peralta's concerns regarding the high resale ticket prices to watch the Mets during the World series at Citi Field. He announced that he is co-sponsoring Senator Daniel Squadron's bill that would cap the resale ticket prices at 20 percent of their face value.  

NY1: What are you willing to pay to see the Mets play in the World Series? If you're looking for tickets on resale websites, it's going to cost you.

For some, like a couple from Florida, you can't put a price on fandom.

Kreisman: You have tickets?
Mets fan: Yes.
Kreisman: You mind if I ask what you paid for them?
Mets fan: We got them on StubHub last Sunday. With fees, about $1,100 each for the upper level.

Others opened their wallet but weren't about to share what they had to shell out.

"Oh yeah, its going to be worth it, absolutely. Tomorrow night? World Series? Come on," said one Mets fan. "The last time they were in the World Series is a blur to me. We're very excited."

But what about fans that can’t spend hundreds, even thousands, on a World Series game?

"It prices the fan out of the ballpark," said one Mets fan. "Only the elite get to come, and it's not fair for the fans that support them all the time."

State Senator Jose Peralta agrees. He represents the Queens district that includes Citi Field.

"Currently, what's happening with these World Series Met tickets is that the average ticket sold is being sold for $1,600, and that is completely unacceptable," Peralta said.

Peralta is co-sponsoring a bill that would cap the resale value of sports tickets at 20% above their face value.

"The New York Mets is the working family's team, and working families in the city of New York cannot attend a World Series game," Peralta said.

Still, this year, many people are trying.

Kreisman: Do you mind if I ask you what you paid for your ticket?
Mets fan: A lot. Standing room only. It was a lot.

Even if it means some have to get left behind.

"I figured it would happen. As soon as they beat the Cubs, I was like, 'All right, go for it. I'll stay home, watch the game and cheer long distance,'" said one Mets fan.

Die-hard fans, of course, will do whatever they can to see a home series game. But remember: the price is right for the view from your TV.