Hammered a Lot Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 (edited) out, going nowhere, running for the bus, etc, small market team. But NYC large market team, 7 million plus, do not have a sellout for their home playoff game per this mornings new york post, WOW. Edited January 7, 2012 by Hammered a Lot
C.Biscuit97 Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 Move them to LA. But seriously, the greed has gotten out of control. I have friends who are guys fans who do really well for themselves. But they say the ticket prices are absolutely insane. They also say that the new stadium's crowd sucks compared to the old one. The NFL is outpricing the real fans and just letting suits go to these games.
nucci Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 Move them to LA. But seriously, the greed has gotten out of control. I have friends who are guys fans who do really well for themselves. But they say the ticket prices are absolutely insane. They also say that the new stadium's crowd sucks compared to the old one. The NFL is outpricing the real fans and just letting suits go to these games. Yep, you're correct. http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0000479C0129CFB9?tm_link=edp_onsale
muffmonster Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 out, going nowhere, running for the bus, etc, small market team. But NYC large market team, 7 million plus, do not have a sellout for their home playoff game per this mornings new york post, WOW. Tough choice though regardless of playoffs who would want to willingly go to New Jersey?
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 I did a search on ticketmaster for two tickets. Total $833.90 FOR TWO TICKETS.
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 I don't blame any fan who'd rather enjoy the game from the comfort of their home, rather than pay through the nose to see it in person. $833?
NoSaint Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 I did a search on ticketmaster for two tickets. Total $833.90 FOR TWO TICKETS. That's what you pay lower bowl on the secondary market in NO, and the clubs face for about that in the playoffs. It's a lot but for playoff tix I'm not shocked
Dr. Fong Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 Hell at that price the two of you could almost fly to Las Vegas and watch the game in a sports book. You definitely could have a weekend in Atlantic City for that price.
Best Player Available Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 move them to LA. The NFL is outpricing the real fans and just letting suits go to these games. There you go. You need to take out a second mortgage to take a family of 4.
ET1062 Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 The game is going to be on TV in the NY Metro, it is "sold out"
Hammered a Lot Posted January 7, 2012 Author Posted January 7, 2012 I did a search on ticketmaster for two tickets. Total $833.90 FOR TWO TICKETS. Parking included?
Búfalo Blanco Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 I did a search on ticketmaster for two tickets. Total $833.90 FOR TWO TICKETS. I understand its a playoff game and all, but... What's the price progression going to be in 5-7 years on this pace..? I'm thinking $$$hubris$$$ Parking included? Are you kidding? Parking companies' gotta get their share at the trough too... What, $50-$60 per vehicle perhaps..?
Just Jack Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 Yep, you're correct. http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0000479C0129CFB9?tm_link=edp_onsale Prices from $120 to $475 a seat. I did a quick search for one ticket at the cheapest price, no problem, still available, $131 with the fees included.
justnzane Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 Part of the reason I hate the NFL right now, I was laid off from teaching in Georgia 2.5 years ago, and have been subbing and getting my masters since. So, I have been making ~$10,000/yr while at this point working 3 jobs. I know I am not the typical demographic for who the NFL would ever try to attract at this point and time, but I couldn't even afford to take off work at job #3 this year to watch a Bills game live. With the NFL's greed, it is no wonder why my generation is resorting to downloading torrents of the blacked out games.
PromoTheRobot Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 (edited) I thought every seat to the Giants is a season ticket and is not only sold out but they have a waiting list numbering in the tens of thousands. But they still have to buy their playoff tickets I guess. PTR Edited January 8, 2012 by PromoTheRobot
Buffalo Barbarian Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 out, going nowhere, running for the bus, etc, small market team. But NYC large market team, 7 million plus, do not have a sellout for their home playoff game per this mornings new york post, WOW. Losers, Buffalo would have sold that out. I did a search on ticketmaster for two tickets. Total $833.90 FOR TWO TICKETS. Ouch! I stand corrected.
Just Jack Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 I thought every seat to the Giants is a season ticket and is not only sold out but they have a waiting list numbering in the tens of thousands. But they still have to buy their playoff tickets I guess. PTR Yes, playoff tickets are not included with season tickets. Season ticket holders do have first choice at purchasing their seat for any playoff games though.
Buftex Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 I went to see the Bills at Met Life Stadium, against the Giants, in October. Sat around the 45 yard line, row 19, behind the Bills bench. Went to see the Bills and Broncos game on Christmas Eve, at the Ralph. Had almost exactly the same seats, except in row 22. The face value of the Bills/Giants ticket was $350. The face value for the Broncos at Bills game? $90 I believe, face value, the cheapest seat for a Giants game, regular season, is $125. Bills games are really cheap.
Mr_Blizzard Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 Part of the reason I hate the NFL right now, I was laid off from teaching in Georgia 2.5 years ago, and have been subbing and getting my masters since. So, I have been making ~$10,000/yr while at this point working 3 jobs. I know I am not the typical demographic for who the NFL would ever try to attract at this point and time, but I couldn't even afford to take off work at job #3 this year to watch a Bills game live. With the NFL's greed, it is no wonder why my generation is resorting to downloading torrents of the blacked out games. Prices have gotten absolutely ridiculous. I haven't gone to see a Bills game in a few years now; last time I had very good seats and they were $35 a piece - reasonable. The only tickets I would pay $400 for would be a Superbowl, and the Bills would have to be in it!
Mr_Blizzard Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 out, going nowhere, running for the bus, etc, small market team. But NYC large market team, 7 million plus, do not have a sellout for their home playoff game per this mornings new york post, WOW. Not to mention that the Atlanta metro area in home to 5.2 million people. You would think that at least a few thousand would make the trip to NY to see their team play - except that between plane tix, game tix, hotel, etc - it's probably a $2500.00 weekend for a couple. . .
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