QBC 2023 Ticket Pricing Announcement

 

We know everyone has been wondering about the ticket pricing for QBC 2023 and we have been working super hard on trying to keep the pricing as low as we possibly can. We are going to be as transparent as possible. We had to raise ticket prices a bit this year due to expenses such as travel, lodging, venue, Audio/Visual, paying Terry, Billy, Cliff, advertising, and incidentals. Things just have been costing more in this economy. 

This year we brought back the general admission ticket for folks who don't want autographs. We also charge less for autographs than a lot of the card shows that don't provide any kind of entertainment like we do with the panels. The other thing we don't do is charge for photos with the guests. If the guests are cool with you taking a quick picture with them while you are getting something signed, we don't feel like our fellow fans should be charged for that. But again only if the guests are cool with it while they are at the signing table. Some conventions charge almost as much as the autograph for a photo. We hope this helps everyone understand why tickets have gone up.

We would say if you are coming to get autos from all 3 guests, with  3 inscription tickets, and a fast pass, Grab the VIP Orange ticket. If you did everything separately it would be $249.92. You can get all of this for $199.99

The VIP Blue ticket is even a better deal. It would be $999.68. You are getting great value at $699.99. It's a big saving.

General Admission tickets are $59.99 and that ticket just gets you in the door to see the panels and vendors. Again folks we don't want to raise prices at all but with all the work we do, we don't even really do this for a profit. we just try to make enough revenue that we don't have to go into our own pockets. We enjoy doing this for our fellow fans and believe it or not it's been TEN YEARS since we founded the QBC. We appreciate all our fellow fans and we want to consistently put on the best even we can possibly due year in and year out. It's a labor of love and a lot goes into the running of the Queens Baseball Convention.

Tickets go live at 10 am on Monday October 2nd on QueensBaseballConvention.com

You need to buy a General Admission ticket one of our Admission/Auto packages to enter QBC. These packages contain admission to QBC and one autograph from one of the players. You can purchase additional autograph tickets for the players separately.

Admission and Autograph Pricing

General Admission Ticket $59.99 plus tax/fees

Admission Ticket/Terry Collins Autograph Combo $69.99 plus tax/fees

Admission Ticket/Cliff Floyd Autograph Ticket Combo $79.99 plus tax/fees

Admission Ticket/Billy Wagner Autograph Ticket Combo $89.99 plus tax/fees

VIP ORANGE SEATING PACKAGE $199.99 plus tax/fees

Admission ticket includes a seat within first three rows of audience .One Autograph ticket each for Terry Collins, Billy Wagner, and Cliff Floyd .Three inscription tickets that can be used for either/or Collins, Floyd, Wagner. Fast pass skip ahead of line for autographs.

VIP BLUE SEATING PACKAGE $699.99 plus tax/fees

This includes four admission tickets. A table up close to the panel stage for four people. Fast pass to skip to head of line for autographs. Includes Four Billy Wagner autograph tickets, Four Cliff Floyd autograph tickets, Four Terry Colins autograph tickets, and eight inscription tickets.

Children Age 4 and under are free with a paid Adult Admission

Autograph ticket prices

Terry Collins $34.99 plus tax/fees

Cliff Floyd $39.99 plus tax/fees

Billy Wagner $44.99 plus tax/fees

Inscription Prices 

Terry Collins $9.99 plus tax/fees

Cliff Floyd $19.99 plus tax/fees

Billy Wagner $19.99 plus tax/fees

Fast Passes

Fast Passes help you get on the line that moves faster then the regular line for autos/pics. There are a limited number of additional fast passes that are available.When we say limited, we mean limited. 

Fast Pass price- $19.99 plus tax/fees

QBC 2023 Poster

 

SNY is back as the presenting sponsor for QBC 2023!

 

Once again we at the QBC want to welcome back (picture WWE Wiseman Paul Heyman saying this) The Reigning, Defending, Undisputed Presenting Sponsor....... S...N...Y...!

That's right folks. SNY is back with us yet again and you know what that means! SNY talent coming in to do a panel or two. We are waiting on confirmation on who we are getting in for that day but as usual they kill it for us every year.

Keep your eyes here for more info. Also check out QueensBaseballConvention.com for info and tickets when they go on sale on Oct 2nd.

Fransisco Alvarez signed glove

 

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If you're a die-hard New York Mets fan, then be sure to add this Francisco Alvarez autographed Black & Gold Catchers Glove to your collection. Featuring a hand-signed signature from the star catcher, it's the perfect way to emphasize your support for Francisco Alvarez for years to come.

You can find this at lids.com

QBC 2023 Ticket On Sale Date.

 

Saturday December 2nd 2023 is not too far away. I mean it is but it isn't but it will definitely sneak up on us soon. You guys ready for another fun day at Four Points Flushing? You guys ready to hang out and hear  great panels that have been at the Queens Baseball Convention in the past? 

You already heard that we are bringing in Terry Collins, Billy Wagner, and Cliff Floyd for a panel and a signing each. You guys know we have Mark Healey with the State of the Mets Panel. We have an awesome host in John Saponaro. You already know we have awesome vendors that came to sell there wares. You know we have our partnership with Katch Astoria that has awesome food. What you don't know is the date tickets go on sale. Well that changes now.

The on sale date for QBC 2023 will be Monday October 2, 2023. Yep the day after the baseball season is over we are ready to help our fellow fans reset mentally for next season. As usual QueensBaseballConvention.com and themediagoon.com sites will be two of the ways to buys tickets.

Some quick notes. 

We have to raise prices this year to meet up with inflation costs. Travel and accommodations for the guests have gone up. We also have to pay more for the venue, guests, and incidentals for QBC. It won't be anything too crazy. 

Folks have asked for General Admission tickets without autographs as an option. We have tried it int he past, it wasn't the best but we will try it again.

There will be: 

GA tickets

Admission Ticket with Terry Collins Auto

Admission Ticket with Billy Wagner Auto

Admission Ticket with Cliff Floyd Auto

VIP Orange Package

VIP Blue Table Package

Extra Auto Tickets and Inscription Tickets

We will have more information in the coming days about pricing and what is included with the different packages,

Have a question? email Mediagoon@gmail.com or QBC2016@gmail.com

If you want to be a sponsor hit us up at QBCsponsorships@gmail.com and we'll send you a press/media/sponsorship kit.

Keep an out here, on QueensBaseballConvention.com, on X with @Mediagoon and @QBConvention.

You can also follow us on Facebook here TheMediaGoon and QueensBaseballConvention

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QBC 2023 Third Guest Announcement!

 

Saturday December 2nd 2023 is not too far away. I mean it is but it isn't but it will definitely sneak up on us soon. You guys ready for another fun day at Four Points Flushing? You guys ready to hang out and hear  great panels that have been at the Queens Baseball Convention in the past? 

You already heard that we are bringing in Terry Collins and Billy Wagner for a panel and a signing each. Who could be the guest for our third panel/signing announcement be? Forget about guessing... Drum Roll Please.. What do you mean this post doesn't have audio? Fine. Forget the drum roll.

We are extremely happy to be able to bring in former Met Cliff Floyd!!!

Yep. Thats right we are bringing in Billy Wagner, Terry Collins and Cliff Floyd! And we are thrilled. 

Keep an out here, on QueensBaseballConvention.com, on X with @Mediagoon and @QBConvention.

You can also follow us on Facebook here TheMediaGoon and QueensBaseballConvention

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NEW YORK METS HOST FAN APPRECIATION WEEKEND

 

NEW YORK METS HOST FAN APPRECIATION WEEKEND

The Mets will celebrate their Amazin’ fans with Fan Appreciation Weekend in the final three regular season games against the Philadelphia Phillies on September 29 – October 1

 

FLUSHING, N.Y., September 21, 2023 – The New York Mets will celebrate their Amazin’ fans with Fan Appreciation Weekend in the final three regular season games against the Philadelphia Phillies. The weekend will feature promotional giveaways, concession and merchandise discounts, alumni appearances, and unique surprise-and-delight giveaways.

 

On Friday, September 29, there will be a Mets Crossbody Bag giveaway presented by Citi to the first 15,000 fans, and on Saturday, September 30, the Mets will have a Mets tie-dye headband giveaway presented by Northwell Health to all fans in attendance.

 

Throughout the weekend, fans will receive concession discounts presented by Coke Zero Sugar from gates opening until scheduled first pitch, which includes $4 Nathan’s hot dog (gluten free and veggie options available), $3 regular soft pretzel, $3 popcorn box, $3 21oz. fountain soda, and $3 Dasani bottled water. Additionally, all fans will save 35% on regularly priced merchandise from the Team Store and save 25% from the Amazin’ Memorabilia Store, excluding Grab Bag purchases and Day of Game items. Merchandise discounts are only available in stores and cannot be combined with any other offers. Additionally, there will be surprise-and-delight giveaways including an honorary first pitch, seat upgrades, gift cards and autographed alumni photos.

 

Fans are encouraged to take mass transit and get to the ballpark early to take advantage of the festivities. For more information and a complete list of giveaways, visit Mets.com/FanAppreciation.

 

METS ANNOUNCE PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AWARD WINNERS

 

METS ANNOUNCE PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AWARD WINNERS

 

FLUSHING N.Y., September 20, 2023 – The New York Mets today announced the 2023 Player Development Award winners. Infielder/outfielder Jett Williams was named the organization’s Player of the Year and RHP Christian Scott was named Pitcher of the Year. Outfielder Jeffry Rosa was named DSL Complex Player of the Year and LHP Franklin Gómez was tabbed as the DSL Complex Pitcher of the Year. Catcher Hayden Senger was awarded the Platinum Glove. William Lugo received the Infield Gold Glove and Rhylan Thomas earned the Outfield Gold Glove.

 

Additionally, Binghamton Rumble Ponies Pitching Coach AJ Sager was named Minor League Staff Member of the Year and Diana Perez, assistant coordinator, education and life skills, was named DSL Complex Staff Member of the Year. 

 

The recipients of the Player and Pitcher of the Year awards, the Platinum Glove award and Staff Member of the Year awards will be honored during a pre-game, on-field ceremony at Citi Field on September 28 prior to New York’s 7:10 p.m. game against the Miami Marlins. 

 

Jett Williams, 19, appeared in 121 games across three levels this season. During the regular season he combined to hit .263/.425/.451 with 81 runs, 22 doubles, eight triples, 13 home runs, 55 RBI, 45 steals and 104 walks. Williams finished the season second in the organization in OPS (.876) and first in walks (104). He became the first Mets minor league player with 100 or more walks since 2013 and the first teenager to lead the organization in walks since David Wright in 2002. Williams was one of two players in all of major league and minor league baseball to walk more than 100 times and swipe more than 40 bases. He was originally drafted as the 14^th overall selection in the 2022 First-Year Player Draft out of Rockwall-Heath High School in Texas. 

 

The right-handed hitter began the 2023 season with the Single-A St. Lucie Mets. In 79 games with the club, he batted .249/.422/.410 with 51 runs, 12 doubles, six triples, six home runs, 35 RBI, 32 steals with an .832 OPS. On July 31, Williams was promoted to High-A Brooklyn. He appeared in 36 games with the team, batting .299/.451/.567, with 33 walks, 18 extra-base hits and 72 total bases. He was promoted to Double-A Binghamton, where he made six appearances and became the first Mets position player drafted out of high school to reach Double-A in the following calendar year since Gregg Jefferies in 1986.

 

Christian Scott, 24, made 19 starts this across three levels season, posting a 5-4 record with a 2.57 ERA (25 ER/87.2 IP) with 12 walks and 107 strikeouts. He held opposing hitters to a .199 batting average and posted 10.98 strikeouts per nine innings, splitting the season between St. Lucie, Brooklyn and Binghamton. Scott was selected by the Mets in the fifth round of the 2021 First-Year Player Draft out of the University of Florida. Scott started for the Rumble Ponies in game one of the Northeast Division Series last night. He allowed one run on two hits and struck out five in 3.0 innings of work.

 

The right-hander from Coconut Creek, FL made one start for the St. Lucie Mets before heading north to Brooklyn. In six starts with the Cyclones, Scott went 1-0 with a 2.28 ERA (6 ER/23.2 IP), four walks, 27 strikeouts, a .803 WHIP, a .176 opponent’s batting average and posted a 10.96 strikeouts per nine innings. Scott was promoted to Double-A Binghamton on June 12, where he posted a 4-3 record and a 2.47 ERA (17 ER/62.0 IP) with eight walks and 77 strikeouts as well as an 11.18 strikeouts per nine innings across 12 starts.

 

Scott is 8-7 with a 3.31 ERA (55 ER/149.1 IP) in 40 career minor league games, 28 starts. He has issued 35 walks and struck out 185.

 

Jeffry Rosa, 19, slashed .277/.400/.669 with 15 home runs, 39 RBI and a 1.069 OPS in 44 games with DSL Mets Orange in his second professional season. The outfielder led the Dominican Summer league with 15 home runs and a .669 SLG, while he ranked second with 28 extra-base hits, third in OPS (1.069) and sixth with 99 total bases. He led the DSL Mets Orange in home runs (15), OBP (.400), SLG (.669), OPS (1.069), extra-base hits (28), runs (35) and total bases (99). He finished second in RBI (39) and doubles (13), and third in average (.277) and hits (41). Rosa signed as a non-drafted minor league free agent on January 15, 2022.

 

Rosa’s 15 home runs were tied for the most in the league since 1994. His 1.069 OPS was the highest by a DSL Met since 2012. Rosa was selected to the DSL All-Star Game in July, where he went 2-2 with an RBI. He was named DSL Player of the Week for the week of July 24-30 and DSL Player of the Month for the month of July, during which he posted a .325 average with nine home runs and 24 RBI.

 

Franklin Gómez, 18, went 5-4 with a 2.66 ERA (15 ER/50.2 IP) with 17 walks and 71 strikeouts in 13 games (nine starts) across three levels. The Venezuelan did not allow a home run in any of his appearances this season. He finished tied for sixth in the DSL with 61 strikeouts. Gómez was promoted to the FCL Mets on August 15 and struck out seven batters over 4.0 innings in his U.S. debut. The southpaw was promoted to the St. Lucie Mets on September 8 and appeared in one game on September 10, becoming the first Mets minor league pitcher to start a season in the DSL and finish with a full-season team since 2016. Gómez signed as a non-drafted minor league free agent on January 15, 2022.

 

Hayden Senger, 26, led the Rumble Ponies in games caught in the club’s first playoff-bound season since 2017. The Ohio native was behind the plate for seven of the Rumble Ponies’ franchise-record 14 shutouts. Senger also led Mets minor league catchers in caught stealing rate (31%). Senger was selected in the 24^thround of the 2018 First-Year Player Draft out of Miami University of Ohio.

 

William Lugo, 21, was one of five Mets minor league players to appear in 10 or more games at three infield spots (SS, 3B, 1B) this season with High-A Brooklyn. The Dominican posted a .964 fielding average across 106 appearances with the Cyclones. Lugo signed as a non-drafted minor league free agent on August 23, 2018.

 

Rhylan Thomas, 23, appeared at all three outfield spots across three levels of the organization. The California native had six outfield assists, two each in left field, center field and right field, and recorded only one error in 194 total chances. Thomas batted .328/.407/.425 with 40 runs, 16 doubles, two triples, three home runs, 27 RBI, 40 walks with an .832 OPS. He was selected in the 11^th round by the Mets in the 2022 First-Year Player Draft out of USC. 

 

A.J. Sager is in his second season in the organization. He served as pitching coach with Double-A Binghamton this year after spending 2022 with High-A Brooklyn. This season, Sager’s staff set a Binghamton franchise record with 14 shutouts and took home four Eastern League Pitcher of the Week awards, in addition to Mike Vasil’s Pitcher of the Month selection in May. The Rumble Ponies led the league in walk rate, allowing only 468 free passes this season.

 

Diana Perez is finishing her second year as assistant coordinator, education and life skills in the Dominican Academy. In her role, she helps players transition to life as professionals. She oversaw preparations for the standardized high school exams and organized player participation in local community and service events.

Info about the @Mets Ticket Plan Renewals with Nick S.

 

@Mets fans not happy with @Citifield ticket plan renewal.

 Darren over at the7line wants to know what all the hub bub is going on about the email that ticket plan holders received. Yesterday I put up a post with some of the folks messaging me about the ticket prices that jumped up, the discount parking that jumped up, the tenure system, the reduced playoff strip size, and more. Let's see the responses to Darren.

As you can see so far some plans were jacked up between 20 to 24 percent. The tenure system to give plan holders different perks given on tenure attendance and how much you pay for a plan. They also changed up the ticket swap for unused tickets.

Now let's see what folks are saying to me on my account.

I've gotten a lot more DMs and emails from other fans that aren't happy with the way the organization is treating its long time fans. I want to ask you Mets, what is going on here?

@Mets ticketing not being loyal to Mets fans?

This was just sent into me by a reader of the blog and a die hard Mets fan.

new for 2024… half season plan holders… we took away your full postseason 

strip access, thanks for your loyalty… Thanks mets, this may now be the end 

of my season tickets. Half season holders only get half postseason strip 

options… my seat location was always subject to moving around 

which is fine and i understand but having full strip access was always by 

selling point… just spoke to my rep and he confirmed it only full 

season members can purchase full strips up front. After that whater 

is left will then be offered to other plan holder… 41 games isnt enough 

anymore lol.

That's a great way to reward loyal fans that have stuck by this organization in the good times and the bad. I don't get what they are doing in ticketing these days.

QBC 2023: Second Guest Announcement

 

Saturday December 2nd 2023 is not too far away. I mean it is but it isn't but it will definitely sneak up on us soon. You guys ready for another fun day at Four Points Flushing? You guys ready to hang out and hear  great panels that have been at the Queens Baseball Convention in the past? 

You already heard that we are bringing in Terry Collins for a panel and a signing. Who could be the guest for our second announcement be? Forget about guessing... Drum Roll Please.. What do you mean this post doesn't have audio? Fine. Forget the drum roll.

We are extremely happy to be able to bring in former Mets Closer BILLY WAGNER!!!

Yep. Thats right we are bringing in Billy Wagner and we are thrilled. 

Keep an out here, on QueensBaseballConvention.com, on X with @Mediagoon and @QBConvention.

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AEW World Heavyweight Champion MJF at Citi Field today.

 

This is fun AEW is running their Grand Slam show Wednesday at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Pretty cool synergy here. MJF trained at Create A Pro under another big time Mets fan Brian Myers. Glad to see this for MJF.

Where are the Mets Fans?

 

Went to the Mets game last night and the crowd reminded me of some of the previous seasons under Wilpon ownership. The crowd was sparse, food and merchandise kiosks were closed, and even the 7line section which is where I sit wasn’t even full. It was a perfect night for baseball weather wise and I enjoyed being there last night even though the Mets lost. You could also get tickets pretty cheap on the various ticket sites also.

I wonder how the Bartolo Colón retirement ceremony is going to look crowd wise today. We had a good turn out for him at the last QBC and he is someone that the fans enjoy seeing. Remember it’s not a number retiring ceremony but just Bartolo officially retiring.

I get really annoyed when the Mets get hot and are a winning team and fake fans show up. I do know yesterday was a religious holiday for some folks ans I get baseball won’t be as important as commitments for that but where are all the other supposed fans?

Keep your eyes here tomorrow for the second guest announcement for the QBC 2023. The QBC has already announced that we have Terry Collins coming to the QBC on Saturday December 2nd at the Four Points by Sheraton Flushing. Tickets will be going on Sale in October.

Lids.com thinks the Mets make folks drink

 

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Treat yourself or the biggest New York Mets fan you know to this drinkware set. It includes a stainless steel flask and four-pack of shot glasses, all featuring crisp team graphics. They're sure to make New York Mets game days unforgettable.

If you need this you can find it on Lids.com

QBC 2023: Guest Announcement

 

I just wanted to let everyone know that this is the announcement for the announcement for our next QBC Guest.

Announcement will be Monday.

Thanks Guys.

Willets Point 126th Street Construction

 It looks like there a footprint taking shape with some construction coming out of the ground. That is zone A that is at Roosevelt ave at 126th street.