Astros began bumping their OD prices a few years ago. This year they are ridiculous (which I understand given that they will be showing off the trophy, rings, etc.) What is unfortunate for me this year is the Orioles are the opening homestand opponent after years of coming into Houston right around Memorial Day. I've never missed an Orioles game in Houston but I won't make it for the opener this year. Love my Birds but not $325x2 worth. That's all I've seen available after the season ticket holder gobbled them up on a presale.
Ticketmaster/mlb.com fees are very high. I usually get tickets at the Astros box office walkup windows on off days and avoid the fees.
Semi off-topic.....I think the first team I was aware of to have tickets for the same seats priced according to the opponent was the Mets in the mid-60s. Tickets for Dodger and Giants games carried a premium over all others. That hacked off my best friend's dad who always took us to see the Giants at Shea.
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