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Gift To Season Ticket and Plan Holders

themetfairy Apr 29 2010 10:44 AM

Remember how the Mets rationalized not giving Season Ticket and Plan Holders hard copy media guides because of their "Going Green" initiative? Apparently Going Green doesn't apply to the gift that they belatedly decided to send to these same fans, since the "Levitating Ball" needs to be plugged in.

Edgy DC Apr 29 2010 10:47 AM Re: Gift To Season Ticket and Plan Holders

Looks like a logo one might see on John McGraw's jacket.

holychicken Apr 29 2010 11:52 AM Re: Gift To Season Ticket and Plan Holders

Does it spin well?

Ceetar Apr 29 2010 12:12 PM Re: Gift To Season Ticket and Plan Holders

Check out Metspolice's write up of the instructions. Obviously written in China or something. [url]http://metspolice.com/2010/04/29/injoy-the-floating-feeling-of-mets-baseball/ Injoy the Floating Feeling.

themetfairy Apr 29 2010 12:31 PM Re: Gift To Season Ticket and Plan Holders

holychicken wrote: Does it spin well? Meh. Halfway in one direction, then slowly back. Like it's meandering without much direction.

Gwreck Apr 29 2010 01:49 PM Re: Gift To Season Ticket and Plan Holders

I would rather just have a freakin Media Guide.

Ceetar Apr 29 2010 02:16 PM Re: Gift To Season Ticket and Plan Holders

Gwreck wrote: I would rather just have a freakin Media Guide. they're sending me a digital version of one on a flash drive. I know this isn't as much paper as printing it (although the green thing is a MLB wide suggestion, so they get brownie points for not sending them, but no one cares if they send flash drives) but still it's paper and envelopes and stamps to mail it to me.

themetfairy Apr 29 2010 02:27 PM Re: Gift To Season Ticket and Plan Holders

Gwreck wrote: I would rather just have a freakin Media Guide. Same here. At least I have use for a Media Guide.

themetfairy Apr 29 2010 02:29 PM Re: Gift To Season Ticket and Plan Holders

Ceetar wrote: Gwreck wrote: I would rather just have a freakin Media Guide. they're sending me a digital version of one on a flash drive. I know this isn't as much paper as printing it (although the green thing is a MLB wide suggestion, so they get brownie points for not sending them, but no one cares if they send flash drives) but still it's paper and envelopes and stamps to mail it to me. How did you get them to send it to you on a Flash Drive? Does it require having to blow someone? Which still isn't as good as a paper copy, but it's at least better than the non-downloadable link they gave me.

Ceetar Apr 29 2010 02:35 PM Re: Gift To Season Ticket and Plan Holders

themetfairy wrote: Ceetar wrote: Gwreck wrote: I would rather just have a freakin Media Guide. they're sending me a digital version of one on a flash drive. I know this isn't as much paper as printing it (although the green thing is a MLB wide suggestion, so they get brownie points for not sending them, but no one cares if they send flash drives) but still it's paper and envelopes and stamps to mail it to me. How did you get them to send it to you on a Flash Drive? Does it require having to blow someone? Which still isn't as good as a paper copy, but it's at least better than the non-downloadable link they gave me. This is gonna sound odd..but they simply emailed me and asked if I wanted one. I really only flipped through the '07 and '08 ones I have once or twice, so it's not a huge deal to me either way. I'm less likely to read things on the computer, but it could be interesting to have.

themetfairy Apr 29 2010 03:08 PM Re: Gift To Season Ticket and Plan Holders Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 29 2010 03:09 PM

Ceetar wrote: Ceetar wrote: Gwreck wrote: I would rather just have a freakin Media Guide. they're sending me a digital version of one on a flash drive. I know this isn't as much paper as printing it (although the green thing is a MLB wide suggestion, so they get brownie points for not sending them, but no one cares if they send flash drives) but still it's paper and envelopes and stamps to mail it to me. How did you get them to send it to you on a Flash Drive? Does it require having to blow someone? Which still isn't as good as a paper copy, but it's at least better than the non-downloadable link they gave me. This is gonna sound odd..but they simply emailed me and asked if I wanted one. I really only flipped through the '07 and '08 ones I have once or twice, so it's not a huge deal to me either way. I'm less likely to read things on the computer, but it could be interesting to have. I called the Ticket Office. The guy up there told me they were out of the flash drives and could not send me a Media Guide due to the "Going Green" initiative. He then transferred me down to Ticket Services. The guy at Ticket Services was unfamiliar with any flash drives. He put me on hold so he could talk to the Ticket Office. After being on hold for a while, Ticket Services took my account number, and then transferred me back to the Ticket Office. Who said he couldn't help me, and would transfer me back to Ticket Services. I mentioned that I had just been transferred to him by Ticket Services, and he put me on hold to talk to them. After he talked to them, he basically said that only people in the media were offered a flash drive (are you in the media Ceetar?) and that he couldn't help me. But after that, for some reason, I went back to the original link that the Mets sent me. Without telling people they have done this, they changed the access so now the Media Guide can be downloaded. So in the end, I have the Media Guide downloaded onto my PC. With no help from the people who are supposed to be in charge of helping the fans figure out these things, of course. Very Metsian....

themetfairy Apr 29 2010 03:08 PM Re: Gift To Season Ticket and Plan Holders

avi

Farmer Ted Apr 29 2010 03:26 PM Re: Gift To Season Ticket and Plan Holders

I liked the #7 subway train cookie-tin thingie they gave out about 10 years ago. Still have it. Still use it.

Ashie62 Apr 29 2010 06:59 PM Re: Gift To Season Ticket and Plan Holders

I like the tin Shea Stadium Box..Great for change

Kong76 Apr 29 2010 07:15 PM Re: Gift To Season Ticket and Plan Holders

The wooden cigar type Shea box they sent out was nice too. I like the subway car too. I also use the Shea tin for change at the office. I have no idea what I'm gonna do with that lamp if and when I get one ... I suppose one of my friends kids might like it. I echo the sentiment that I'd rather just get a media guide since I collect that crap.

themetfairy Apr 29 2010 07:17 PM Re: Gift To Season Ticket and Plan Holders

It's not a lamp - there's no way you can read by that dim light. D-Dad is going to take it to his office. He likes things like that for his desk.

Gwreck Apr 29 2010 07:21 PM Re: Gift To Season Ticket and Plan Holders

Just opened ours...and it was broken. I love the box from the '08 season but haven't found a use for it yet. The mousepad from '06 was nice and I still use that every day at work.

Gwreck Apr 29 2010 07:23 PM Re: Gift To Season Ticket and Plan Holders

Ceetar wrote: I know this isn't as much paper as printing it (although the green thing is a MLB wide suggestion, so they get brownie points for not sending them No they don't. Plenty of other teams sent out guides -- or, to at least make sure that extra guides weren't wasted, sent coupons that could be exchanged for a guide, if the plan holder wanted one. I assure you that "going green" in this regard also "saved green."

seawolf17 Apr 29 2010 08:06 PM Re: Gift To Season Ticket and Plan Holders

I still desperately want one of the apple clocks they gave out a few years back. (Or even one of the apple banks they gave out this year. I guess I just want an apple.)

Farmer Ted Apr 29 2010 08:49 PM Re: Gift To Season Ticket and Plan Holders

The Shea Stadium tin plays take me out to the ballgame when you take the lid off. Drives people crazy. I love it.

Ashie62 Apr 29 2010 09:15 PM Re: Gift To Season Ticket and Plan Holders

themetfairy wrote: It's not a lamp - there's no way you can read by that dim light. D-Dad is going to take it to his office. He likes things like that for his desk. You could save it for the fourth of July and have some fun

Ceetar Apr 30 2010 06:58 AM Re: Gift To Season Ticket and Plan Holders

themetfairy wrote: themetfairy wrote: Gwreck wrote: I would rather just have a freakin Media Guide. they're sending me a digital version of one on a flash drive. I know this isn't as much paper as printing it (although the green thing is a MLB wide suggestion, so they get brownie points for not sending them, but no one cares if they send flash drives) but still it's paper and envelopes and stamps to mail it to me. How did you get them to send it to you on a Flash Drive? Does it require having to blow someone? Which still isn't as good as a paper copy, but it's at least better than the non-downloadable link they gave me. This is gonna sound odd..but they simply emailed me and asked if I wanted one. I really only flipped through the '07 and '08 ones I have once or twice, so it's not a huge deal to me either way. I'm less likely to read things on the computer, but it could be interesting to have. I called the Ticket Office. The guy up there told me they were out of the flash drives and could not send me a Media Guide due to the "Going Green" initiative. He then transferred me down to Ticket Services. The guy at Ticket Services was unfamiliar with any flash drives. He put me on hold so he could talk to the Ticket Office. After being on hold for a while, Ticket Services took my account number, and then transferred me back to the Ticket Office. Who said he couldn't help me, and would transfer me back to Ticket Services. I mentioned that I had just been transferred to him by Ticket Services, and he put me on hold to talk to them. After he talked to them, he basically said that only people in the media were offered a flash drive (are you in the media Ceetar?) and that he couldn't help me. But after that, for some reason, I went back to the original link that the Mets sent me. Without telling people they have done this, they changed the access so now the Media Guide can be downloaded. So in the end, I have the Media Guide downloaded onto my PC. With no help from the people who are supposed to be in charge of helping the fans figure out these things, of course. Very Metsian.... Wow, you really wanted a media guide! Me, no I'm not media, just a lowly blogger.

themetfairy Apr 30 2010 07:38 AM Re: Gift To Season Ticket and Plan Holders

Bloggers are not lowly. I confess that I forgot about that. And yes, I really did want one. Partly on principle, partly because I use them, and partly because I'm unhappy that the status quo has been changed.

Gwreck Apr 30 2010 08:06 AM Re: Gift To Season Ticket and Plan Holders

I should note that you *can* get a hard-copy Media Guide but it'll run you $20. I ordered one that way as an experiment, to see if it showed up faster than the "online access."

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 30 2010 08:07 AM Re: Gift To Season Ticket and Plan Holders

Boo hoo for you people, your season tickets and your free gifts.

Willets Point Apr 30 2010 08:12 AM Re: Gift To Season Ticket and Plan Holders

What happens when you unplug that thing? Does the ball roll drop down and roll to the floor?

themetfairy Apr 30 2010 08:14 AM Re: Gift To Season Ticket and Plan Holders

Willets Point wrote: What happens when you unplug that thing? Does the ball roll drop down and roll to the floor? No - it attaches to the magnet on top.

DocTee Apr 30 2010 08:21 AM Re: Gift To Season Ticket and Plan Holders

I have a similar one in my office, but it's a globe. Students are always touching it, and I have to reset it-- which requires a certain delicate touch that I lack.

Kong76 Apr 30 2010 04:35 PM Re: Gift To Season Ticket and Plan Holders

I have to say, eh, it's cuter in person than thought it would be.

themetfairy May 01 2010 07:55 AM Re: Gift To Season Ticket and Plan Holders

BTW, be careful what you put near that thing. D-Dad brought it to the office in his briefcase, and it erased his flash drive! Luckily he had his work backed up somewhere else, or that would have been a disaster.

Ceetar May 01 2010 07:59 AM Re: Gift To Season Ticket and Plan Holders

themetfairy wrote: BTW, be careful what you put near that thing. D-Dad brought it to the office in his briefcase, and it erased his flash drive! Luckily he had his work backed up somewhere else, or that would have been a disaster. Yeah. Magnets near storage devices = bad.