Lori Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 The Canadian Post reporter read that wrong, I believe. The original buffalobills.com story mentions 100,000 TICKETS, and the e-mail I received included this: "After April 24, the random drawing will begin, and those chosen will receive a time-sensitive password to purchase up to eight seats per game." 100,000 tickets divided by eight seats per account = significantly fewer than 100,000 fans.
Buffaloed in Pa Posted April 11, 2008 Author Posted April 11, 2008 The Canadian Post reporter read that wrong, I believe. The original buffalobills.com story mentions 100,000 TICKETS, and the e-mail I received included this: "After April 24, the random drawing will begin, and those chosen will receive a time-sensitive password to purchase up to eight seats per game." 100,000 tickets divided by eight seats per account = significantly fewer than 100,000 fans. I don`t know. This story is on two-bills drive, posted at 4-30 .
millbank Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 The 100,000 is 100,000 ticket requests. Argo's are advertising that the only way to get a Toronto/Bills ticket now is to purchase Argo season tickets. Interestingly this figure of 100,000 came out after yesterday Bob McCowan on the fan radio 590 said ticket request were not going will as only 18,000 requests had been made, according to his sources.
Lori Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 I don`t know. This story is on two-bills drive, posted at 4-30 . And the one right underneath it, the one I'm referring to, was posted to buffalobills.com at 12:23 p.m. CP: "over 100,000 fans have registered" BB.com: "the demand by fans for the chance to purchase tickets to the upcoming NFL Bills games in Toronto has now exceeded the 100,000 ticket mark." If they're holding 8 seats per account -- as suggested in the e-mail they sent out -- then one of those stories is wrong, and I'm assuming it's NOT the one coming from the official team website.
Lori Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 The 100,000 is 100,000 ticket requests. Argo's are advertising that the only way to get a Toronto/Bills ticket now is to purchase Argo season tickets. Interestingly this figure of 100,000 came out after yesterday Bob McCowan on the fan radio 590 said ticket request were not going will as only 18,000 requests had been made, according to his sources. That computes. 18,000 requests x 8 (potential) seats per request = 144,000 seats. As dr_buff said, marketing. But how many of the people on the list will actually want all 8 seats?
millbank Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 No the 100,000 they were alluding to was individual requests as in the package. I understand you folks have desire that the Toronto thing turns into a total debacle. But it will not from from lack of requests. That computes. 18,000 requests x 8 (potential) seats per request = 144,000 seats. As dr_buff said, marketing. But how many of the people on the list will actually want all 8 seats?
Lori Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 No the 100,000 they were alluding to was individual requests as in the package. I understand you folks have desire that the Toronto thing turns into a total debacle. But it will not fair from lack of requests. Mill, I'm on the list, and I plan on being there in December. You're saying you don't believe McCowan, then.
millbank Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 Hockey night Lori . Don't really know. honestly. I am confident tickets sales will not be issue though. Mill, I'm on the list, and I plan on being there in December. You're saying you don't believe McCowan, then.
ExpertOpinion Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 Make the move much easier. Hope not. everyone knows quinn saved the sabres maybe larry quinn can save the buffalo bills larry will fix it larry fixes everything lol
BillsWatch Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 How much does it cost to register? Is there a commitment other than a white coat with long sleeves? Half of them could be scalpers who hope to sell it to others hoping they can make some money.
leh-nerd skin-erd Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 Make the move much easier. Hope not. exchange rate, dude. it's like less than 50,000 American.
Arkady Renko Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 Are there 100,000 different people or are there requests for 100,000 tickets? People seem to disagree.
thebug Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 exchange rate, dude. it's like less than 50,000 American. I think you should check your exchange rate........
PromoTheRobot Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 I read that Argos ticket holder have 20,000 seats set aside for them. That leaves 30,000 for everyone else. I know Bills season ticket holders hold priority after the Argos, but how many tix will remain by then? PTR
SABURZFAN Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 if people will pay to watch the Maple Leafs, they'll pay to watch the Bills.
Lori Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 Are there 100,000 different people or are there requests for 100,000 tickets? People seem to disagree. Here's the lead from the press release on their site: TORONTO, ON – Bills Toronto Series organizers and the Buffalo Bills announced today that demand from football fans registered for the chance to purchase tickets to the upcoming NFL Bills games in Toronto has now exceeded the 100,000 ticket mark. NFL fans are encouraged to register for the random draw for the opportunity to purchase tickets for the Bills Toronto Series at – www.billsintoronto.com. The Bills will be playing a series of eight games over a five-year period at Rogers Centre in Toronto beginning this summer. The series will open with a Thursday, August 14th pre-season game against the Bills' traditional rival, the Pittsburgh Steelers. "Football fans from across the country - over 100,000 tickets strong and counting - have enthusiastically signed up for the opportunity to experience live NFL football in Toronto," said Phil Lind, Vice Chairman, Rogers Communications, Inc. "Since the game against the Steelers was announced last week, ticket lottery registrations on the www.billsintoronto.com website have really taken off." I'm still inclined to believe 100,000 tickets, not 100,000 names on the list. If they already have that many potential buyers, they'd be silly to allow up to eight tickets per account, the number they cited in their e-mail...
millbank Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 Thing is Lori the rules for signing up and purchasing tickets are for the entire package not just a single game. Bills Tickets Here's the lead from the press release on their site: I'm still inclined to believe 100,000 tickets, not 100,000 names on the list. If they already have that many potential buyers, they'd be silly to allow up to eight tickets per account, the number they cited in their e-mail...
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