The Philadelphia 76ers are raising season ticket prices next season, but the exact impact on fans’ wallets will depend on where they sit.
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Discussion Questions:
- Why are ticket sales important to a pro sports franchise like the 76ers?
- Why do you think season tickets are important?
- What is pricing?
- Why is pricing an important function of marketing?
- How do you think supply and demand impacts ticket prices?
- What other factors might influence ticket prices?
- Why do you think the 76ers are raising ticket prices next year?
- How much influence do you think the trade for James Harden may have influenced that decision?
- Do you think they would be raising prices if the team had a poor record? Why or why not?
- In your opinion, was it the right decision by the 76ers to increase ticket prices? Why or why not?