DieHardFan

For ST holders who sold tickets through TE the biggest issue is timing. NET profit will (and should) be grabbed but the default plan seems to be to grab the TOTAL PAYOUT from the original deposit source (in my case my checking account) and unless a specific request for a refund is made, for the Bills to sit on the rest of the money until next year. I sell tickets because I have moved from the area plus my finances are not what they were when I originally became a ST holder. Its the only way I can still afford to buy seasons The DEFAULT plan should have been to give advance notice, grab the PROFITS from the seller and the rest directly from the Bills and return the funds to the buyer. At best a little legwork on the part of myself and my ST rep will prevent me from unwillingly lending money to the Bills (NFL?) but so far the plan doesn't seem to be slanted that way. If you are a ST holder I suggest you forgo the phone call (or more likely a busy signal or 20 minute wait) and email your rep with your request. Also remember that they are most likely being affected by the storm and are only the messengers, not the policymakers. I'll give the new administration the benefit of the doubt because the issued policy has the stench of the NFL written all over it but for me this is their first true test.

Yeah, I picked Chicago to win with 10pts in my Confidence Pool (yet still lead by a slim point after the 1pm games) and I haven't even mixed the kool-aid yet, but the packet is down from the top shelf. If the Bills can tighten up that run defense a little and stop making so damn many penalties and get enough breaks to beat a surprisingly good looking Miami team next week and hold off the Chargers in Week 3 I may just mix up a batch, maybe even take a small sip. https://vine.co/v/OzWrpTi7pYA

They usually get around to it within a week of the season opener.... How about adding a Confidence Pool this year?

Got an email about a 1/2 hour ago with Free NFL Game Rewind sign-up instructions. Three levels. Opted for the highest and used Redemption Code and it signed me up for free. No glitches at all. Hope the Red Zone comes through too.

Ask the new owners.

There are two issues here. LOCAL blackouts and the FU'd situation with the Bill's blackout area when someone in the Utica market has their games blacked out. (CBS is served out of Syracuse, yet even Fox games from a local station are blacked out too). The area one should have been addressed years ago.

Also, if you list the tickets from your ST acct the kickback is 10%, if you sign in directly to NFL TixEch it's 15%. And once you sell them your hard tickets become void, presume the same principle applies when a ticket contained on the new "card" is printed or a hard copy is made.

Huh? You need a hard copy or pdf of the ticket to sell on SH. MLB has worked out a deal with them to use barcode numbers. NFL did not. So unless they change their methodology no ST holder can sell their tickets on SH.

Smooth move by the NFL/Bills. Just chatted with StubHub rep and they are still figuring out how to handle this.

If you tone down the attitude and talk to your ST rep they have been know to free up some of the tickets based upon the funds you have already paid.

Yup

I was able to purchase individual game tickets during the STH period last year while on a plan. You just need to be current with your payments. You can not sell tickets on the NFL Exchange until you have paid enough to cover them. They are released from earliest date first and you must request it from your rep. However they do mail you your hard tickets on schedule even if you have a balance due.

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Just so it's clear: Season Ticket "renewal in December" meant give us $25 per ticket and we will either take your ticket to the Miami game and give you one of the clubs we can't sell or a $1.50 tshirt. Can't tell you if there will be a ticket price increase (or other changes) and BTW the $25 is non-refundable. But you will get all the koolaid you can drink.

If you want to go find a season ticket holder with an extra seat and have them upgrade it to a club seat (current promo if they slap down $25 per seat to lock them into renewing before they announce the price increase).

The Blind Owl band (bluegrass band out of Albany, NY) had their trailer broken into after a gig at The Sportsman (?) last night. Will post actual location when I find out. Please be on the lookout and share this with others in the area. Thanks. List of things stolen for any who are on the look out. Take a look at our photos to see closer details, 1 Weber Mandolin (Gallatin) Light natural finish, 1 1942 Kay Stand up, Double Bass, 1 Fender p-Bass Fretless, Black, 1 Stelling Banjo, 1 Martin Guitar, 1 Ashdown Bass Head, 50 or so Blind Owl Band T-Shirts, CD's, Hot Sauce, and Jame's Purse. https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Blind-Owl-Band/155149401214962

Great, that's cheaper than Direct(ly up yur azz)TV

Totally agree, now you just have to convince Ralph. My seasons are in the 1st row of Sec 114. If anyone complains to the cops about you standing you will be politely asked to sit down and if you persist will be told that if you don't you will be ejected. This started 2 or 3 years ago, a little after you had to get your signs cop tested before you could bring them into the stadium.

Oh good this argument again....Since you seem to be so noble and altruistic please send me your CC number and I will give you first crack at any tickets I sell. I'll even give you a $10 a ticket discount if you guarantee that a Bill's fan's azz will be in the seat. ST holders listing from their account get nabbed 10% to directly list on the NFLX. If you don't list using the acct it's 15%. It may be possible to list at the premium rate by doing so directly. [This is last year's rates, may be changed this year.]

How's a guy that finishes 82 out of 99 in his own FB pool all of a sudden become a FB expert?

F*cking Cincinnati!

Thought he was too set in his ways (especially in the play calling arena) and way too lenient on a team that certainly needs some discipline, but he appears to be a standup man of honor. I wish him well as an OC (in another division).

Great LAMP post but other than that useless. Must be a 3 yr amnesia virus going around since no one (admittedly didn't wade through all 6 pages) seems to remember that Gailey was somewhere around 4th or 5th choice, That worthless schottenheimer jr even refused an interview. Change the poll to an ordered top 10 choices or to who you think will actually accept the job and it may be more than a dream list.

Bring a blank sign and about 3 different colored markers, Even if you don't use them it drives the Boss Hog EC Sheriff at gate 9 up the wall!

If they want their money they seem to be prompt. Had to work on opening day and emailed a ticket to a friend for the opener and gave the wrong hard ticket to another. They locked him out (as they should) but after a half hour of going up the chain they made a once in a lifetime exception and allowed him to pick up a replacement at willcall for a $5 printing fee (cheezy but still understandable). Told them to get it from him as I was already getting dirty looks for being on the phone so long but they never asked him for it. Got a call Monday at 9:10a asking how I was going to pay for the $5 fee. Wouldn't put it on account but insisted that I pay by CC immediately or they would freeze my remaining tickets. That's what 20 years of 'loyalty' buys.