Sitting in the Luxury Suites

Honolulu_Blue · 04-11-2005, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RadioFriendlyUnitShifter

Tonight I'm heading to Oakland where a friend of mine's dad has a luxury box. I've never been in one before. Do you get free food? Free beer? Anything free? I realize this is extraordinarily greedy, since I'm getting into the game for free, but I'm just wondering.....

Hmm... Last time I went to game in a luxury box was a Caps/Rangers game at the MCI center. Free food. Free beer. Good times... Though it does sort of remove you a bit from the experience. For example, during a "break in the action" at the Caps/Rangers game I instinctively reached for the remote to change the channel.

Karlifornia · 04-11-2005, 05:25 PM

Tonight I'm heading to Oakland where a friend of mine's dad has a luxury box. I've never been in one before. Do you get free food? Free beer? Anything free? I realize this is extraordinarily greedy, since I'm getting into the game for free, but I'm just wondering.....

sovereignstar · 04-11-2005, 05:25 PM

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ice4277 · 04-11-2005, 05:27 PM

It depends. Some companies spring for everything, others don't and you have to pay. If you have to pay, it sucks because they really jack up the prices in the boxes. If everything is covered, you're golden.

superbama · 04-11-2005, 05:28 PM

It really depends on the package that you're friend's dad has. The suites I've been in were mostly set up nicely when corporate but pretty spartan when just a private owner.

Franklinnoble · 04-11-2005, 05:31 PM

What everyone else said... depends on who owns the box, and what they've paid for.

I've been to luxury boxes at America West Arena and Bank One Ballpark. Each time, the food and drink was covered, but the amount varied a bit. But each time it was a box owned by a large corporation - if it's a private owner, things may or may not be different. I'd bring a few bucks, just in case, and don't be afraid to ask the dudes working the box what is covered and what isn't.

Karlifornia · 04-11-2005, 05:47 PM

Well, the guy who we're going with is the owner of "Wheels and Deals" which is some car dealership in San Jose....My lady friend says food is "catered". Hmm...sounds promising, but I guess I'll bring $40 or so just in case.

Franklinnoble · 04-11-2005, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by RadioFriendlyUnitShifter

Well, the guy who we're going with is the owner of "Wheels and Deals" which is some car dealership in San Jose....My lady friend says food is "catered". Hmm...sounds promising, but I guess I'll bring $40 or so just in case.

You're probably in good shape, then. There'll be food there. Probably free sodas at least. If your lucky, free beer. I'm pretty sure the hookers will still cost you, though.

Eaglesfan27 · 04-11-2005, 06:07 PM

Remember to paint your face.

Comey · 04-11-2005, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Remember to paint your face.

Dude, it's Oakland. There's no need to go to all that trouble. A simple A's on his chest will do. Or on the back of his legs. That way, his buttcrack is a natural apostrophe.

cartman · 04-11-2005, 06:18 PM

I've been to the suites at Oakland Coliseum for baseball games. The person renting the suite has to order catering in advance, so if they have already mentioned it, food will be there. It's not there by default. And it is not limitless. Once the food and drinks are gone, you are on your own. The suites we had were on the 3rd base side, real close to the food court, so we never bothered with catering.

There is also high speed internet in the suites, so if you have a laptop, bring it, so you can give us updates during the game

sovereignstar · 04-11-2005, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

There is also high speed internet in the suites, so if you have a laptop, bring it, so you can give us updates during the game

Sheeeet, I want updates on the food. I'm stuck here with a 1/4 full jar of peanut butter and a 1/2 full box of honey Teddy Grahams.

ice4277 · 04-11-2005, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sovereignstar

Sheeeet, I want updates on the food. I'm stuck here with a 1/4 full jar of peanut butter and a 1/2 full box of honey Teddy Grahams.

kinky

Comey · 04-11-2005, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sovereignstar

Sheeeet, I want updates on the food. I'm stuck here with a 1/4 full jar of peanut butter and a 1/2 full box of honey Teddy Grahams.

WTF. I've only got the box.

F'n cats, eating all my Teddy Grahams. They threw them up anyway...apparently cats aren't supposed to eat cinnamon. Or graham.

F'n wife, thinking the cats are better than me.

Franklinnoble · 04-11-2005, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Comey

Dude, it's Oakland. There's no need to go to all that trouble. A simple A's on his chest will do. Or on the back of his legs. That way, his buttcrack is a natural apostrophe.

I love you.

Karlifornia · 04-12-2005, 02:27 PM

Well, it was fun even though the A's got blasted 10-3. I'm a Giants fan anyhow

. The suite was cool, though. It was KICU 36's suite, and they had free dogs, shrimp, ice cream, buffalo wings, cookies, and popcorn. Oh, and FREE BEER! I only had three, so that I wouldn't start making lewd comments about anyone's facelift or anything. Some of the other people in there were tanked by the 5th inning. If it weren't for the free beer and food, I would rather just sit out among the people.....

Comey · 04-12-2005, 02:47 PM

Did you paint the back of your legs? You gotta take advantage of your anatomy!

rkmsuf · 04-12-2005, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by RadioFriendlyUnitShifter

Well, it was fun even though the A's got blasted 10-3. I'm a Giants fan anyhow

. The suite was cool, though. It was KICU 36's suite, and they had free dogs, shrimp, ice cream, buffalo wings, cookies, and popcorn. Oh, and FREE BEER! I only had three, so that I wouldn't start making lewd comments about anyone's facelift or anything. Some of the other people in there were tanked by the 5th inning. If it weren't for the free beer and food, I would rather just sit out among the people.....

It's all charged back to the box owner. Nothing is free.

Karlifornia · 04-12-2005, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

It's all charged back to the box owner. Nothing is free.

I guess I should have made this more clear: It was free for me

Desnudo · 04-12-2005, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

It's all charged back to the box owner. Nothing is free.

Free for him though. Unless you're speaking philosophically.

rkmsuf · 04-12-2005, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RadioFriendlyUnitShifter

I guess I should have made this more clear: It was free for me

Yeah free for you. Unless you had 27 beers and then another invite is unlikely.

Drake · 04-12-2005, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Comey

WTF. I've only got the box.

F'n cats, eating all my Teddy Grahams. They threw them up anyway...apparently cats aren't supposed to eat cinnamon. Or graham.

F'n wife, thinking the cats are better than me.

Too bad you don't live in Wisconsin.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/...wis-cats_x.htm

04-11-2005, 05:25 PM	#2
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Sitting in the Luxury Suites Tonight I'm heading to Oakland where a friend of mine's dad has a luxury box. I've never been in one before. Do you get free food? Free beer? Anything free? I realize this is extraordinarily greedy, since I'm getting into the game for free, but I'm just wondering..... __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

04-11-2005, 05:47 PM	#7
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Well, the guy who we're going with is the owner of "Wheels and Deals" which is some car dealership in San Jose....My lady friend says food is "catered". Hmm...sounds promising, but I guess I'll bring $40 or so just in case. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

04-11-2005, 06:07 PM	#9
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Remember to paint your face. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

04-11-2005, 06:18 PM	#11
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	I've been to the suites at Oakland Coliseum for baseball games. The person renting the suite has to order catering in advance, so if they have already mentioned it, food will be there. It's not there by default. And it is not limitless. Once the food and drinks are gone, you are on your own. The suites we had were on the 3rd base side, real close to the food court, so we never bothered with catering. There is also high speed internet in the suites, so if you have a laptop, bring it, so you can give us updates during the game __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

04-12-2005, 02:27 PM	#16
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Well, it was fun even though the A's got blasted 10-3. I'm a Giants fan anyhow . The suite was cool, though. It was KICU 36's suite, and they had free dogs, shrimp, ice cream, buffalo wings, cookies, and popcorn. Oh, and FREE BEER! I only had three, so that I wouldn't start making lewd comments about anyone's facelift or anything. Some of the other people in there were tanked by the 5th inning. If it weren't for the free beer and food, I would rather just sit out among the people..... __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

04-11-2005, 05:25 PM	#3
sovereignstar Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004	{deleted message because I don't know anything}

04-11-2005, 05:27 PM	#4
ice4277 Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkley, MI: The Hotbed of FOFC!	It depends. Some companies spring for everything, others don't and you have to pay. If you have to pay, it sucks because they really jack up the prices in the boxes. If everything is covered, you're golden.

04-11-2005, 05:28 PM	#5
superbama H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Seattle ,Wa	It really depends on the package that you're friend's dad has. The suites I've been in were mostly set up nicely when corporate but pretty spartan when just a private owner.

04-11-2005, 05:31 PM	#6
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	What everyone else said... depends on who owns the box, and what they've paid for. I've been to luxury boxes at America West Arena and Bank One Ballpark. Each time, the food and drink was covered, but the amount varied a bit. But each time it was a box owned by a large corporation - if it's a private owner, things may or may not be different. I'd bring a few bucks, just in case, and don't be afraid to ask the dudes working the box what is covered and what isn't.

04-12-2005, 02:47 PM	#17
Comey College Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT via PA via CA via PA	Did you paint the back of your legs? You gotta take advantage of your anatomy! __________________

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