fanincinci Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Many postings about protesting, but they don't address the matter directly and hurt the fan more than the team. Browns fans stood in a hallway - that does not do anything, the team still collected the ticket $ and the fans missed some plays... Others suggest not renewing season tickets, but this is our team and we want to be there when they do turn this around. This would also make it harder to sell out games and impact the local viewers and support those that say Buffalo can't support a team. One way to send a message that will hit the team in the pocket without hurting the fans themselves - stop buying items at the next few games. If 35,000 people chose not to buy 1 or 2 beers at the game, that is approximately $250,000 in revenue that the team would lose - they would feel it immediately. I'm sure RB and RW would notice that come Monday morning.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Mud Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Many postings about protesting, but they don't address the matter directly and hurt the fan more than the team.Browns fans stood in a hallway - that does not do anything, the team still collected the ticket $ and the fans missed some plays... Others suggest not renewing season tickets, but this is our team and we want to be there when they do turn this around. This would also make it harder to sell out games and impact the local viewers and support those that say Buffalo can't support a team. One way to send a message that will hit the team in the pocket without hurting the fans themselves - stop buying items at the next few games. If 35,000 people chose not to buy 1 or 2 beers at the game, that is approximately $250,000 in revenue that the team would lose - they would feel it immediately. I'm sure RB and RW would notice that come Monday morning.... Or everyone can wear black to honor the death of this franchise.....The black out!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFinkle Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 ....If 35,000 people chose not to buy 1 or 2 beers at the game, that is approximately $250,000 in revenue that the team would lose - they would feel it immediately. I'm sure RB and RW would notice that come Monday morning.... You said "chose not to buy beers at the game" :censored: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kipers Hair Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Stop it....Ralph doesn't care anymore and people will not do anything to jeapardize the status of this team in WNY. You want to hit him - stop going....stop parking in his lots....stop buying anything. But in the end - remember he holds the franchise over you like the Sword of Damocles... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endzone Animal Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 I think once fans turn their misery and self-loathing into disgust it will be a start. Like St Louis told Bidwell and his Cardinals to get out, and Houston pushed Bud Adams out of town, so, too, should Bills fans tell Ralph he can go to hell. I've said many times, it's better to have no team at all than to have one owned by bums like Ralph Wilson or Hugh Culverhouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdelma Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 I think once fans turn their misery and self-loathing into disgust it will be a start. Like St Louis told Bidwell and his Cardinals to get out, and Houston pushed Bud Adams out of town, so, too, should Bills fans tell Ralph he can go to hell. I've said many times, it's better to have no team at all than to have one owned by bums like Ralph Wilson or Hugh Culverhouse. Why is better to pissed every weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfreak Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 It won't help that much, if you are already at the game, you already bought the thing that gives Ralph the big bucks-Your Ticket. He doesn't get nearly as big a chunk of the money from beer, souvenirs, etc, the majority of the profits from those go to the vendors, who pay rent to set up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWings Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Well, I just got an email from the Group Sales dept today. They were announcing that plenty of tickets were still available for the New England and Indy games...as if that's a big surprise. I'm contemplating a response saying something to the effect of "If Dick Jauron is fired by then, I'll consider it. Otherwise, you're going to have a lot of empty seats." Anyone else have ideas for a good reply? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Well, I just got an email from the Group Sales dept today. They were announcing that plenty of tickets were still available for the New England and Indy games...as if that's a big surprise. I'm contemplating a response saying something to the effect of "If Dick Jauron is fired by then, I'll consider it. Otherwise, you're going to have a lot of empty seats." Anyone else have ideas for a good reply? If you lower the price of the tickets to be in line with the quality of the on field product I would consider it. Say $5 a ticket, a free parking pass, and a voucher for 2 drinks and a hotdog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfreak Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 If you lower the price of the tickets to be in line with the quality of the on field product I would consider it. Say $5 a ticket, a free parking pass, and a voucher for 2 drinks and a hotdog. If they keep playing as bad as they are, they might need to throw a couple bucks of voucher for the Niagara Falls Casino too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All_Pro_Bills Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Well, I just got an email from the Group Sales dept today. They were announcing that plenty of tickets were still available for the New England and Indy games...as if that's a big surprise. I'm contemplating a response saying something to the effect of "If Dick Jauron is fired by then, I'll consider it. Otherwise, you're going to have a lot of empty seats." Anyone else have ideas for a good reply? Tell them to donate the tickets to the county prosecutors office. This should drop the crime rate when those inclined to break the law find out that instead of going to jail they will be forced to attend a Bills game at season's end. But it probably should be cleared with the Supreme Court to see if it violates the doctrine of 'cruel and unusual punishment'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Anyone else have ideas for a good reply? Tell them no thank you. But you have tickets to all the remaining games you are wanting to sell. And ask the person who sent you the email if they would like to purchase your tickets at face value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Tell them to donate the tickets to the county prosecutors office. This should drop the crime rate when those inclined to break the law find out that instead of going to jail they will be forced to attend a Bills game at season's end. But it probably should be cleared with the Supreme Court to see if it violates the doctrine of 'cruel and unusual punishment'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Tell them to donate the tickets to the county prosecutors office. This should drop the crime rate when those inclined to break the law find out that instead of going to jail they will be forced to attend a Bills game at season's end. But it probably should be cleared with the Supreme Court to see if it violates the doctrine of 'cruel and unusual punishment'. I've seen stories where probation/sheriffs offices will use things like tickets to bring in wanted fugitives. If Erie County tried that, I wonder what their % of people showing up would be. similar story : http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2008/12...-fugitives.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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