
We all probably remember the commercials for Klondike Ice Cream bars, right? They’d ask people, “What would you do for a Klondike bar?” Then, they’d present them with a silly task such as clucking like a chicken. Back then, it seemed as if people would do almost anything to get a sweet treat.
Today, bigger things are on the line than an ice cream bar. People want adventure and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. Some will do anything to achieve their bucket list items, even if it means sacrificing big bucks.
Raymond Perez is a big New York Yankees fan. When he learned his beloved team had made its way into the World Series, he knew he had to get there. Perez decided to dip into his wedding fund, and it put a serious dent in the nest egg. But for him, it’s worth it.
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Perez spent huge money on tickets.
He told Today that he got the OK from his fiancée to purchase the World Series tickets. “The total cost for four tickets was $9,400, and it’ll be $2,360 each,” he said. The price may seem exorbitant to many people, but for him, the experience is 100% worth the heavy price tag.
“Everyone’s probably going to be at the edge of their seat, standing up the whole game, so definitely just going to soak in that experience,” he added.
Those are expensive tickets, but they'll likely rise even higher.
As StubHub’s Adam Budelli told Today, “On StubHub, we are on track for this to be the best World Series in history with regards to total sales.” He said ticket sales increased 71% in just 24 hours, surpassing the 2023 World Series sales in a flash.
Baseball tickets aren't the only thing fans go nuts for.
According to Budelli, StubHub saw similar numbers for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour tickets.
“We saw this last over the past year and a half or so with the Taylor Swift tour globally,” he explained to Today. “These bucket list events where people are really willing to spend that extra dollar to see and experience in something that’s really unique.”
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The World Series kicks off October 25.
The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers battle will begin at Dodger Stadium. This is the first time the Yankees have made a trip to the World Series in 15 years. In 2009, the Yankees took home the ring, defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in game 6.
The last time the Yankees faced the Dodgers in the World Series was in 1981, with the Dodgers winning it all. This is sure to be an exciting and very expensive series for baseball fans.