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ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 9: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons sets to pass against the New Orleans Saints at the Georgia Dome on November 9, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 9: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons sets to pass against the New Orleans Saints at the Georgia Dome on November 9, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty
Despite most oddsmakers expecting an exciting Super Bowl LI Sunday at NRG Stadium in Houston, it isn't necessarily being seen in ticket demand.
The Sports Business Daily reports that secondary ticket prices for Sunday's game remained behind last year's price. A change has been seen in low-end ticket inventory has rebounded sharply in the last several days after seeing a similar slump earlier in the week.
StubHub told the Daily the average selling price on its platform is $4,154 per ticket, which is down about 15 percent from a comparable point last year and down 12 percent from an average ticket price of $4,697 per ticket at the beginning of the week.
Resale prices for premium-level offerings have dipped as the game approaches, but the cheapest prices fell briefly below $2,000 per ticket and has jumped to more than $2,500, an increase of 19 percent on Thursday.
The departure of the Dallas Cowboys from the playoffs had an effect in driving down prices, particularly among ticket buyers in Texas. But there still remains significant activity among fans who live close to Houston.
"The locals have really propped up the market," Patrick Ryan, co-founder of Houston-based Eventellect told the Daily. "This town has come a long way since we last had the Super Bowl."
Ryan is expecting another busy day on Friday, at least if this tweet is any indication.
Super Bowl "get in" market continues to climb but tomorrow is a big day as many players (who often resell) pick up their tickets
Whatever the cost might be, the clash of styles appears made for an entertaining game with a lot of points being scored.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell just hopes for a close game in the fourth quarter to boost the television ratings and keep fans watching on their couches throughout the game.
Tgriffin@express-news.net
Twitter: @TimGriffinBig12
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