plenzmd1 Posted December 13, 2016 Author Share Posted December 13, 2016 No Worries, our resident marketing genius and team president will put together a slogan the sheep will just eat up. Goal is 65,000, I would expect to surpass that. Imo Dude...i am willing to bet any size donation to the charity of your choice(well, up to $1k) 65K seasons ain't being sold. To make fair, if over 60K seats sold, i lose, if under 45K seats sold, you lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 "our time is near" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GottaRun Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 "This Time We Mean It" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
------ Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 who is renewing and who isn't and why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 I'm very much on the fence about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 I am a Buffalo Bills nut. So yes on renewal. Been 26 yeas, why shop now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 I'm on a 3 year deal but would have anyways. I talked about it in a he money thread but the Bills are something that I love. It's something that my family loves. It's something that we've always done. There are years that they were good and years where they were bad. It's something that I'm passionate about (obviously). It's certainly more fun when they are good but it's NFL football. I'm not sure how you get better entertainment value than an NFL game for that amount of money? The games are all so important, the party is great and the quality time with family and friends is unparalleled. I don't see a situation where I get rid of my seats (even if I only make it up for a few games a year). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 I've decided not to; my 3-year deal on the club seats expired this season. If I lived in the area it would be a tougher decision, but being in NC it just doesn't make sense anymore (if it ever did). I'll still make the trip north for a game or two each year, but the hassle of trying to get rid of tickets I'm not using and the inferior product made the decision easier. If they were a perennial playoff team I might feel differently. I'll admit I feel sentimental about giving them up after 27 years. The only way I'd keep them is if 2 or 3 buddies wanted to share the cost and we'd then divvy them up. Next season there are actually two road games I plan to attend -- Carolina and Atlanta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Already renewed. Looking forward to seat upgrade day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 I'm letting my clubs go (3rd year's up), but definitely keeping my lower level pair. Like Promo I hope seat upgrade day is good to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lv-Bills Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 After 19 years, I'm done. I told my rep I'm not renewing. They'll probably call back but I'm pretty certain I'm out. I live in VA, and although I love the games, it's been awful trying to motivate myself to make meaningless games the second half of the season. I've been going to less and less games the last few years. On top of that, the tickets have been almost worthless to try to sell in the second half of the season. And I'm at the 35 yard line, lower bowl, 17 rows up, Bills sideline. If it wasn't for Pittsburgh being on the schedule this year, you wouldn't even be able to give tickets away. I actually offered my last two games for free to some folks in Buffalo and they declined. Last year was the first year that I also traveled to a couple of college games on weekends that the Bills had home games, just to take in some cool atmospheres. I had a blast. I'll be doing more of that. I still love the Bills. Probably be a tougher decision if I lived there. But meaningless games aren't for me anymore. It's become a chore to go watch crap late in the year. And the tickets are worthless at that point as well. I've reached my breaking point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonabb Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Yes, but annually I am less and less inclined to renew. This year I had to miss the stupid Thursday night opened due to a work obligation. Ate the Cleveland game because I lost interest and like others couldn't give them away (literally) and ate the stupid Xmas eve game, family obligations and again unable to give them away. Also ate both preseason games due to vacation. So I ate 4 games and sold tickets for one. Part of my annual indecision isn't the product on the field entirely, if it was, I would have been long ago!!! But I do grow tired of the players who more and more seem like entitled, ungrateful, uninspiring POS human beings out for a paycheck. Its the NFL as an idea, this constant striving for money, the relocation of teams, holding taxpayers ransom to help billionaires make billionaires instead of making billionaires make their own billionaires, its desire to go global, Goodell, concussions, replays, 3.5 hour games loaded with commericals (I don't watch it on TV unless its the Bills, it too long and nauseatingly commercial), etc. Football used to be primary consideration, now its money through football, turning the NFL into a slick marketing company that, oh hey, has a product that is becoming worse. And I go on record one more time, Pegula gets half a billion of our money for a stadium, I'm out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolishDave Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Yes, but annually I am less and less inclined to renew. This year I had to miss the stupid Thursday night opened due to a work obligation. Ate the Cleveland game because I lost interest and like others couldn't give them away (literally) and ate the stupid Xmas eve game, family obligations and again unable to give them away. Also ate both preseason games due to vacation. So I ate 4 games and sold tickets for one. Part of my annual indecision isn't the product on the field entirely, if it was, I would have been long ago!!! But I do grow tired of the players who more and more seem like entitled, ungrateful, uninspiring POS human beings out for a paycheck. Its the NFL as an idea, this constant striving for money, the relocation of teams, holding taxpayers ransom to help billionaires make billionaires instead of making billionaires make their own billionaires, its desire to go global, Goodell, concussions, replays, 3.5 hour games loaded with commericals (I don't watch it on TV unless its the Bills, it too long and nauseatingly commercial), etc. Football used to be primary consideration, now its money through football, turning the NFL into a slick marketing company that, oh hey, has a product that is becoming worse. And I go on record one more time, Pegula gets half a billion of our money for a stadium, I'm out. I think an awful lot of people agree that there shouldn't be public money involved in funding sports such as the NFL. How do you stop it though? NFL owners are not going to forgo billions of dollars of free public money investments when it is being offered to them. How do you stop it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Gave mine up last season. Focusing on making 3-5 big college games throughout the country instead. Much happier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM57 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Absolutely. If anyone's on the fence, please go ahead and cancel, I'll gladly move up the list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Info Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Certainly. It's nice if they win but we always have a graat time at a home Biils game. Season ticket holder from Richmond VA area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Sack Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) I live thousands of miles away but can report my brother and his buddy are stopping after a 15 year run. They just can't stomach the losing anymore and when Whaley and Brandon were retained they lost all hope that Pegula was going to get this turned around. Edited January 21, 2017 by Dr.Sack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 I' on the fence--I live near NYC, so I only go to 1-2 games a year. The tix had been for my father, who I blame for my Bills addiction, having taken me to a game every year when I was a kid, at some sacrifice. He's been sick the last couple of years and passed away in October. The Cards game was my last good time with him. Took my daughter to the Fins season killer. Sold or gave away the other tickets. I'll figure it in the next few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Byrd Man Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) I am a long time ST holder but decided not to renew about mid season. Will still continue to support the team emotionally, but don't like the direction the league has taken. Roger Goodell needs to go! I'm tired of the inconsistency. Heavy fines for excessive celebration and a slap on the hand for illegal hits on the field. Domestic abuse all to common with to little repercussion. Maybe it's not all Goodell, as I'm sure the NFLPA has their hand in it as well, but I'm just tired of the whole mess. Edited January 21, 2017 by Original Byrd Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
------ Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 I'd keep it going then for a few more years at least for the old man's sake if you ask me. I' on the fence--I live near NYC, so I only go to 1-2 games a year. The tix had been for my father, who I blame for my Bills addiction, having taken me to a game every year when I was a kid, at some sacrifice. He's been sick the last couple of years and passed away in October. The Cards game was my last good time with him. Took my daughter to the Fins season killer. Sold or gave away the other tickets.I'll figure it in the next few weeks. I'd keep it going then for a few more years for the old man"s sake. When we do reach the playoffs it will all be worth it. Thousands of dollars more I'm sure when it's all said and done but it will have been worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Gave them up a few years ago, I still watch all the games but I just don't get the personal enjoyment/satisfaction from going to the live games I once used to. And it's not just the poor product for me either even though that's a huge part of it. Times have evolved and the newer tailgating/parking rules suck and the "old-timer" Bills fans that I remember being at the stadium from when I was a kid are slowly but surely being weeded out and replaced by the new college aged Bills fans who are there primarily to get caught on camera being bodyslammed through a table in the parking lot. It's just not what it once was for me and I'm not in the financial position to keep getting season tickets just for the hell of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) Certainly. It's nice if they win but we always have a graat time at a home Biils game. Season ticket holder from Richmond VA area. This, IMO, is the attitude of a high percentage of season ticket holders and explains how after 17 years of no playoffs and consistently mediocre play, with 18 looking like a safe bet, season ticket sales are still very good. Edited January 21, 2017 by CodeMonkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Yes. I am renewing. Doubt I will try to upgrade. We are in row 7 of the upper level at about the tunnel end 40 yard line. Perfect for the game or two we travel to from NC. We give the rest away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Yes. I am renewing. Doubt I will try to upgrade. We are in row 7 of the upper level at about the tunnel end 40 yard line. Perfect for the game or two we travel to from NC. We give the rest away... I sincerely mean you no disrespect and I am not telling you how you should or should not spend your money. But why would you purchase 2 or more season tickets to go to one or two games a year and give the rest away? Stubhub could be your friend either selling the others, or better still just buying the ones you will use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 I am in till i die! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 I sincerely mean you no disrespect and I am not telling you how you should or should not spend your money. But why would you purchase 2 or more season tickets to go to one or two games a year and give the rest away? Stubhub could be your friend either selling the others, or better still just buying the ones you will use. Same reason as me...to support the Bills. When I bought mine in 2003, the franchises future was always a question mark. I never wanted it to be said Buffalo couldn't support the Bills. Of course now with the Pegulas and the team's future more assured. I still want to support the team. I bet 40% of season ticket holders live outside WNY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigK14094 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) I gave mine up...I am a local....but, after these many decades...yes decades, circumstances have changed. The stadium experience isn't what it once was....I hate going thru the security lines...even had a near miss on a safety issue at the Jets night game this year as the crowd knocked down barriers, and my wife and I were lucky not to get hit with the fence...we were right there. In addition, the crowd is no longer a football crowd...more of a party crowd, there to attend but not necessarily for the football in many instances. Also, we are out of town a lot now....6-7 fall weekends a year......and , the fact that tickets for Cleveland and Miami game this past year could not be GIVEN away. I also feel that the Bills do not stand up for their attending fans....cold weather games have always been harder sells....but, how do they have four home games on or after Nov 27 like this year? TOTAL disregard for the stadium fans, that is how that happens. So, no more money from me for the Bills.....we had 45 yards line seats in the lower bowl. I can watch by the fire at home...or by getting to a Bills bar if out of town. Edited January 21, 2017 by bigK14094 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) I sincerely mean you no disrespect and I am not telling you how you should or should not spend your money. But why would you purchase 2 or more season tickets to go to one or two games a year and give the rest away? Stubhub could be your friend either selling the others, or better still just buying the ones you will use. In addition to what Promo just wrote--supporting the Bills and now the Pegula ownership...our giveaway is charitable -- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie County. Edited January 21, 2017 by JoeF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Yup...Regarding being a Bills fan, there is a very fine line between loyalty and stupidity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diehard fan 4 life Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Yes we are renewing. But it's only 45 min drive. It's been 19 yrs. We are in the first row, we can't give'em up. We would miss our Tail Gating family. For us It's a full day of football, friends & fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmz56 Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) My wife will not go to any games ,so by me having seasons ,it gives her a day to herself !So , basically ,I have to renew if I know what's good for me!Sec.335 Row 7 35 yd. line Edited January 22, 2017 by holmz56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 I gave mine up...I am a local....but, after these many decades...yes decades, circumstances have changed. The stadium experience isn't what it once was....I hate going thru the security lines...even had a near miss on a safety issue at the Jets night game this year as the crowd knocked down barriers, and my wife and I were lucky not to get hit with the fence...we were right there. In addition, the crowd is no longer a football crowd...more of a party crowd, there to attend but not necessarily for the football in many instances. Also, we are out of town a lot now....6-7 fall weekends a year......and , the fact that tickets for Cleveland and Miami game this past year could not be GIVEN away. I also feel that the Bills do not stand up for their attending fans....cold weather games have always been harder sells....but, how do they have four home games on or after Nov 27 like this year? TOTAL disregard for the stadium fans, that is how that happens. So, no more money from me for the Bills.....we had 45 yards line seats in the lower bowl. I can watch by the fire at home...or by getting to a Bills bar if out of town. NFL controls schedule not Bills - unless they can find events scheduled for the stadium which prevent games from being played. They can put in their requests but the NFL makes the call. But go start your bonfires and torches - it will keep you warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haslett_Stomp Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Nope, tired of the drive from CT to watch an inferior product. I'll gladly overpay on StubHub for one or two games when/if they improve under McD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Yes- 3 gens, 50 yard line- cant part ways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) In addition to what Promo just wrote--supporting the Bills and now the Pegula ownership...our giveaway is charitable -- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie County. In that case, I salute you. Edited January 22, 2017 by CodeMonkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 If I were still in WNY, I'd still have season tickets. None of the changes would affect that. As it is, I just pay through the nose via Stubhub when I get up there. That's fine too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Arnold Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 If Taylor is let go then it's a no for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BfloBillsFan Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 I'm renewing, never thought otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 In that case, I salute you. Thanks my friend...The administrative team at BBBS in Erie County is full of great and dedicated folks. They are always looking for events for their mentors and kids. Its one of those cases where we get more from the donation than what we give. One of my Pats friends asked me if I considered the donation child abuse since it was for Bills games.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Gave mine up a few years ago after 10 years. Life is busy with two kids involved in sports which takes a lot of weekend time and I am lucky if I get to 2 games a year now. That and the ****ty Canadian dollar make it easier to just use stubhub for the games I go to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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