[Living Free in NH]

No complaint from the mayor concerning the 100 - 300% mark-up of the ticket prices which were set by the American League. The free market works wonders. If you don't want to pay the going rate, take the subway. If the lots are under used, the prices will come down.

Notice to those unaware of the Fenway area: Fenway Park is smack dab in the middle of the city. There are no lots that are owned by the owners of the stadium (the Red Sox). All lots are private and unaffiliated with the Red Sox.

[flashbunny]

"Menino aides said the Fenway, with its mix of large lots owned by corporations and smaller lots run out of gas stations, is in a tough spot.


If fans who drive don't like the parking lot rates, they'll dump their cars in the neighborhood - taking up the few parking places needed for residents."

Ah, the natural desire for a government to 'do something' that actually makes the problem worse.

[cicero's_son]

Can somebody explain to me the difference between "price gouging" and "the law of supply and demand?"

Anyone?

[LibFreeOrDie]

``We're not going to let them completely gouge the ticket-holder.''

Just semi-gouging allowed? Another classic Menino-ism!