ColoradoBills Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 14 hours ago, Gugny said: This is more directed toward fans who have to drive a long way to attend a game. I drive over 5 hours to get to Orchard Park. With the ticket prices and the tailgating options, I don't mind one bit. I only go to one home game/year. But it's expensive. One home game costs me a total of about $700 when it's all said and done with tickets (2), lodging, tailgate food/beer, etc. When the Bills build their new stadium downtown and jack the prices up ... AND make the tailgating experience one that dictates you eat their food and drink their beer at their prices .... I won't go anymore. I live an hour north of Albany, NY. A 3.5 hour (tops) drive to the Meadowlands/MetLife. Part of me thinks that, if the Bills price me out, I'd just latch onto a team that's closer to me. I've always said that if I lived 2 hours closer to Buffalo, I'd be a season ticket holder. I could do that with one of the New Jersey teams and be able to afford going to games. Anyone else giving this any thought? I hate the thought of being gouged out of my fandom, but it looks like it's heading in that direction. "I was sad because I had no shoes, then I met a man with no feet". Many of us have to fly across the country to attend a live Bills football game. I'll get my 86 year old mother on a fixed income to light a candle for you. 12 hours ago, Reed83HOF said: I love how this picture is becoming a cult favorite around here. 2
Gugny Posted August 28, 2019 Author Posted August 28, 2019 18 minutes ago, JÂy RÛßeÒ said: The only thing that will make me find another team is if this one moves. If we get PSLs and tickets go way up, maybe I'll end my season tickets and attend fewer games. I'll still go tailgate with my #BillsFamily tho. What if the tailgates mandate that you eat food from vendors and purchase beverages from vendors?
Locomark Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 I have lived in 4 different states and never ever ever thought about switching teams. Go find a Bills backer bar and hang out. Many people are die hard fans and never get to the stadium, it doesn't mean you switch teams! 1
formerlyofCtown Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 47 minutes ago, White Linen said: Then for you, it's not costing you any more to watch the Bills. If I got the extra i'll pay what it takes. I get to watch them once in 4 years.
White Linen Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 8 minutes ago, formerlyofCtown said: If I got the extra i'll pay what it takes. I get to watch them once in 4 years. Hence you're not switching teams based on cost.
RyanC883 Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 no, and one of the fallacies here is that a lack of tailgating will equate to having to buy overpriced and bad stadium food. Likely, numerous bars and restaurants will surround the area (they do here in Pittsburgh) and offer low cost (and better) alternatives to the stadium.
ColoradoBills Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 27 minutes ago, Gugny said: What if the tailgates mandate that you eat food from vendors and purchase beverages from vendors? I don't believe there is a team in the league that confiscates your ham sandwich and diet yoohoo in the parking lot. 1 1
BillsfanAZ Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 My Bills games usually cost me around $3000. Plane tickets for my wife, son, and I. Car rental. Game tickets. ect ect. We stay at my parents place so I dont have to pay for a place to stay.
CountryCletus Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 36 minutes ago, Gugny said: What if the tailgates mandate that you eat food from vendors and purchase beverages from vendors? What if my aunt had a wiener- she’d be my uncle.... no tailgate will ever mandate that you eat their food and drink their beverage.... let’s exit imaginaryland 9 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said: I don't believe there is a team in the league that confiscates your ham sandwich and diet yoohoo in the parking lot. He’s more of a Fresca and Bugles kind of guy....
CountryCletus Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 4 minutes ago, BillsfanAZ said: My Bills games usually cost me around $3000. Plane tickets for my wife, son, and I. Car rental. Game tickets. ect ect. We stay at my parents place so I dont have to pay for a place to stay. Yeah.... he’s crying about a $700 weekend, that last year claimed was $600..... we roped ourselves into $3600 for tickets, one game we are staying in Hamburg the night before $125, and all the tailgates, which I can only assume we will have $50 (min) per game between food and drink....$400.... let’s call it $4,200.... then the 2 hour each way drive and the $1.35 toll.... hahaha... perhaps @Gugny needs to find a team based out of Israel.... he can watch them with the rest of his people.... lol 1
ColoradoBills Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 8 minutes ago, CountryCletus said: What if my aunt had a wiener- she’d be my uncle.... no tailgate will ever mandate that you eat their food and drink their beverage.... let’s exit imaginaryland He’s more of a Fresca and Bugles kind of guy....
Buddy Hix Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Gugny said: I suppose if I lost a friendship over football, then it wasn't much a friendship, to begin with. Not to be a dick, but I kinda feel the same way about your thread. How much of a fan are you that you could root for another team? I guess each person's fandom has levels.
Mr. WEO Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 3 hours ago, Gugny said: If you read through/past those who just want to call this a troll thread, you'll actually see some quality discussion on the topic. Too many people want to make a decent discussion some sort of troll job. I think that sucks. You didn't switch teams, you were born that way. And it's ok. 1
Rocket94 Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, blacklabel said: Even if I wanted to switch teams (which I don't), I couldn't if I tried. I don't get the same sense of excitement/nerves watching any other team, just not as invested as I am with the Bills. Yeah...if not for the Bills, it wouldn't be the same. When the Bills were winning during the Kelly era, I enjoyed watching football more when the Bills had a by week. When the Bills start winning again it makes football fun. Edited August 28, 2019 by Rocket94 1
Gugny Posted August 28, 2019 Author Posted August 28, 2019 36 minutes ago, CountryCletus said: Yeah.... he’s crying about a $700 weekend, that last year claimed was $600..... we roped ourselves into $3600 for tickets, one game we are staying in Hamburg the night before $125, and all the tailgates, which I can only assume we will have $50 (min) per game between food and drink....$400.... let’s call it $4,200.... then the 2 hour each way drive and the $1.35 toll.... hahaha... perhaps @Gugny needs to find a team based out of Israel.... he can watch them with the rest of his people.... lol Tickets were $100 less last year. Oy vay.
CountryCletus Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 12 minutes ago, Gugny said: Tickets were $100 less last year. Oy vay. Alternate facts
Gugny Posted August 28, 2019 Author Posted August 28, 2019 Just now, CountryCletus said: Alternate facts Yes, because the Titans command as much money as the Pats, right?
JohnC Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Gugny said: Tickets were $100 less last year. Oy vay. My hat is off to you and your fellow outside the region fans who make the arrangements and incur the expense to attend some games. It's not just the large amount of money that is at issue. It is the time spent beyond the game. I'm an ardent Bills fan. I won't put in that much effort to attend. In addition, I have no desire to pee in a communal sink with a bunch of over-imbibing fans. That makes you not only a more ardent fan but a more special fan. I salute you and your sojourning compatriots. ? Edited August 28, 2019 by JohnC editing 1
WotAGuy Posted August 28, 2019 Posted August 28, 2019 3 hours ago, whatdrought said: Orchard Park, the first snow game with the Colts. We sat at the very top of the stadium, froze our tails off, and watched them beat a team that rested most of their stars. I moved that following summer and haven’t been back to a Bills game. Was that the December 1974 6-0 game? I was there! Upper tunnel end zone.
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