Best method for getting HABS TIX+ BOX COST.

Private boxes are usually rented for the year. This includes all events depending on the location of the loge and, also depending on the location of the loge, they can run to about 250 thousand per year. This does not include any food or refreshments or the cost of a hostesse for the event. For example a case of 24 beer costs around $110 to the 'owner' of the loge when I looked at an order form when I was there for Bon Jovi.

I don't think you will find loge seats sold separately for events but there are on occasion loges available for individual events such as concerts. I doubt that there are ever any available for Habs games.

If you want more detailed information I could get it for you.

Techman

Many events such as concerts, are not visible from the entire Bell Center. A large number of the boxes are behind the stage and therefore useless. For shows in what is called the 'Theatre Bell' I would say that almost half of the boxes are closed. Even for a maximum capacity concert, about a third of the boxes are dark.

I assume that those units are much cheaper than those that can be used for every event. There are also two levels of luxury box. The more expensive ones are located at the top of the red seats, under the 'Club section'. The higher level boxes are probably lower cost. All the units were renovated in the last year and they all have Samsung widescreen hi def screens to watch the game on if you wish. The screens, as well as the lights in the box, are powered off automatically during concerts and shows.

It's great to have the space and especially your own toilet. For hockey games it's amazing. For concerts it's still great but you miss the interaction with the crowd. But it's still hard to beat.

As far as I know, most of the boxes are rented by corporation's. I can't see a private individual paying the price for a yearly lease on a loge. They are usually used for entertaining clients and sometimes are auctioned off for special events with the proceeds going to charity.

It seems that there are boxes available for Habs games. Prices are here:

http://canadiens.nhl.com/team/app/l_fr/?service=page&page=NHLPage&id=16723

EDIT: And forget tickets in the reds. They were sold out before the season started and most are season tickets. About the only way to get one is through a ticket broker or scalper.

I can answer 3 and 5 for you.

3. yes, you can bring the food to your seat. No problems there.

5. The only perk I know of with the box is the 2 parking spots. Everything else you have to pay for. Food is extra and so is a hostesse.

For question 1, I think the only difference is the location. And for 2, I think the food is just the general fare served downstairs. Nothing special. Beer, of course, is not included.