shane nelson Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 I have been a Bills season ticket holder for many years. I live in NJ and also have Giants season tickets, mostly for my family to use. I received a letter from the Giants today allowing me to furlough my 2020 seats with no impact to my PSL. Has anyone heard of the Bills doing the same thing? And if you are interested I took the Giants up on the offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mc1320 Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 I was going to call my ticket rep with the Bills this week and ask they delay the last 25% payment for 2020 since I doubt we will be anywhere close to full capacity even if they allow some fans in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 15 minutes ago, K-No said: Although I've paid for over 80% of this year's tickets, Bills just sent me an email asking for another payment. Should we send OBD Goldie Gardiner's and Mike Collins' phone numbers? Those two won't budge until they hit their quotas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 That makes a ton of sense. I hope the Bills, and the rest of the league, adopt the same policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutDog Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 NOT a good omen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chongli Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 1 hour ago, shane nelson said: I have been a Bills season ticket holder for many years. I live in NJ and also have Giants season tickets, mostly for my family to use. So are you a Bills or Giants fan? You need to choose one. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Htt2821 Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 I know some colleges are doing that as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpack78 Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 I am an Ohio State season ticket holder and can confirm they've implemented the same policy. This was supposed to be a seat selection year (you pick your seats for the next five seasons), but they've also pushed that a year so as to not punish folks not renewing this year for health/safety concerns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin C Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Illinois just announced their Phase 4 plan starting Friday, which allows 20% capacity for outdoor sporting events. If numbers improve they might go up. Hope it is the same in New York. Of course we have ***** shows going on in Texas, Arizona and Florida now so who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 I already paid for 2020, Sabres too. Any games I can't attend or get cancelled roll over to 2021 so I'm good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 1 hour ago, K-No said: Patriots allowing at-risk STHs to NOT purchase their 2020 tickets and keep same seats again in 2021 season. Although I've paid for over 80% of this year's tickets, Bills just sent me an email asking for another payment. Didnt you hear? Oil and Gas drilling industry is in trouble, Terry and Kim can't just drill another well and need the money, better get that 20% to them right away! 20 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: I already paid for 2020, Sabres too. Any games I can't attend or get cancelled roll over to 2021 so I'm good. The pandemic and canceling of games was the best thing to happen to the Sabres this year...... 29 minutes ago, Justin C said: Illinois just announced their Phase 4 plan starting Friday, which allows 20% capacity for outdoor sporting events. If numbers improve they might go up. Hope it is the same in New York. Of course we have ***** shows going on in Texas, Arizona and Florida now so who knows. I had just read something recently talking about how the league could have teams playing at 30% capacity this year, except for the Cowboys and Texans who could play to full crowds because they were removing all these restrictions there. That may have changed now....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 14 minutes ago, apuszczalowski said: The pandemic and canceling of games was the best thing to happen to the Sabres this year...... Well getting to play in the field of 24 would have been nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 1 hour ago, chongli said: So are you a Bills or Giants fan? You need to choose one. I’m a saints season ticket holder too. I enjoy live games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 (edited) 17 minutes ago, NoSaint said: I’m a saints season ticket holder too. I enjoy live games. Same here. The Bills are my team but I moved to the Pacific Northwest 10 years ago so I bought Seahawks season tickets. Edited June 23, 2020 by Curt Mistake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 2 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: Well getting to play in the field of 24 would have been nice. it probably would have been kind of depressing actually 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chongli Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, NoSaint said: I’m a saints season ticket holder too. I enjoy live games. I understand, but this is wrong. What if I said I am both a Bills and Patriots season ticket holder? Edited June 23, 2020 by chongli 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 6 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: Well getting to play in the field of 24 would have been nice. Having enough points to be in one of the top 12 Eastern Conference spots would have made that possible 2 hours ago, chongli said: I understand, but this is wrong. What if I said I am both a Bills and Patriots season ticket holder? Chandler would give you a long vacation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane nelson Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share Posted June 23, 2020 10 hours ago, chongli said: So are you a Bills or Giants fan? You need to choose one. BILLS, BILLS BILLS.....But I love football and wanted my family to have the same experience of being an NFL fan. Going to NFL games in Buffalo and NJ has been a family highlight full of great memories. But I did create a split family 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 11 hours ago, jimmy10 said: That makes a ton of sense. I hope the Bills, and the rest of the league, adopt the same policy. I hope I am wrong but I don't think they will have a choice. Hard to see fans at games this year. New Era holds 72,000 so even at 25% capacity that is still 18,000 people. Restaurants won't be allowed full capacity right away when people are allowed to eat inside so I can't see gatherings as large as a football crowd being allowed in the stadium even at a reduced capacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberal Bob Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 I am hearing that other pro and college teams are considering not allowing ticket transfers this year. When you have to pick and choose who are the select few season ticket holders that will be allowed to go to the games this year I guess that makes sense. If you can't use your tickets you simply turn them back into the team for credit and that would allow other season ticket holders to use their seats. I would guess that this policy would cause a few issues though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonabb Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Pegulas will do whatever makes them the most money. So roll over to 2021, let our money sit in a nice interest-bearing account. I'll be demanding a refund and will pay for 2021 on the normal schedule. If that's an issue, I'll gladly give them up... was real close this year anyway. Stadium experience is worse every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Bills keep charging me, but I plan on just having less to pay next year. I highly doubt I'll be going to a game this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
947 Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Greg S said: I hope I am wrong but I don't think they will have a choice. Hard to see fans at games this year. New Era holds 72,000 so even at 25% capacity that is still 18,000 people. Restaurants won't be allowed full capacity right away when people are allowed to eat inside so I can't see gatherings as large as a football crowd being allowed in the stadium even at a reduced capacity. The crazy thing is that some states are already operating like there never was a pandemic. I was in Iowa over the weekend and crowds are everywhere. I ate in a packed restaurant, with only the staff wearing masks. The only people I saw wearing masks the whole weekend were hotel & restaurant staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 8 hours ago, chongli said: I understand, but this is wrong. What if I said I am both a Bills and Patriots season ticket holder? This ???????????? isn't trolling, it's fishing while using C•I•L as a lure... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 16 hours ago, shane nelson said: NYG Season Ticket Holders are Allow to Furlough their 2020 tickets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Info Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 The Giants and the Pats have done this. Ok, there is some good will from this. Every year, clubs track how much more season ticket holders are getting from reselling their tix either through NFL ticket exchange or elsewhere. This year, it appears some teams are willing to pocket that additional coin if you return your tix. Sure, there is some risk to this due to the pandemic. Perhaps these clubs feel that is an acceptable risk. Maybe they know something we do not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 14 hours ago, chongli said: I understand, but this is wrong. What if I said I am both a Bills and Patriots season ticket holder? You change to Bills jersey when P*ts stop cheating and bribing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 12 hours ago, JMF2006 said: Having enough points to be in one of the top 12 Eastern Conference spots would have made that possible They literally missed by one game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 9 hours ago, Greg S said: I hope I am wrong but I don't think they will have a choice. Hard to see fans at games this year. New Era holds 72,000 so even at 25% capacity that is still 18,000 people. Restaurants won't be allowed full capacity right away when people are allowed to eat inside so I can't see gatherings as large as a football crowd being allowed in the stadium even at a reduced capacity. Restaurants in my area (CNY) are open for indoor seating at 50% capacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GottaRun Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 (edited) The border closure is extended to July 21st. We're only 2 more extensions* away from this being a no decision for us Canadian STH as we won't be able to cross. *We're only 1 extension away from missing the first home pre-season game Edited June 23, 2020 by driddles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 16 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: They literally missed by one game. I think they should have had a mini tourney with one game elimination for all teams that were out of a playoff spot Fla vs Red Wings Buf vs Ottawa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 1 minute ago, JMF2006 said: I think they should have had a mini tourney with one game elimination for all teams that were out of a playoff spot Fla vs Red Wings Buf vs Ottawa Fine, but what sport? ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 7 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Fine, but what sport? ? Marlins vs DRW LOL Red Blacks vs Bisons Come on Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 4 minutes ago, JMF2006 said: Marlins vs DRW LOL Red Blacks vs Bisons Come on Man Actually, I was referring to what sport the 4 teams would play. Dodgeball? Lawn darts? Bean bag toss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 2 hours ago, JMF2006 said: I think they should have had a mini tourney with one game elimination for all teams that were out of a playoff spot Fla vs Red Wings Buf vs Ottawa It was discussed at one point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 17 hours ago, driddles said: The border closure is extended to July 21st. We're only 2 more extensions* away from this being a no decision for us Canadian STH as we won't be able to cross. *We're only 1 extension away from missing the first home pre-season game And even IF they open the border, don't forget about the two week quarantine when we come back to Canada. The near border teams like the Bills, Lions, Seahawks, etc., better have a plan ready for us and not wait the last second. There is a home preseason game in a month and a half or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GottaRun Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 51 minutes ago, Curt said: And even IF they open the border, don't forget about the two week quarantine when we come back to Canada. The near border teams like the Bills, Lions, Seahawks, etc., better have a plan ready for us and not wait the last second. There is a home preseason game in a month and a half or so. As a Canadian who has had season tickets since 2004 I hope the Bills give us some options. We'll know in the next few weeks if the border closure is extended past July 21st, if it is we're definitely out for the pre-season games. I'm certain they are working on a plan. They haven't had the season ticket holder early seat sale for remaining tickets. They haven't even announced a date. My rep said they don't want to sell the seats, then immediately need to refund them (that chat was about 6 weeks ago) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 8 minutes ago, driddles said: As a Canadian who has had season tickets since 2004 I hope the Bills give us some options. We'll know in the next few weeks if the border closure is extended past July 21st, if it is we're definitely out for the pre-season games. I'm certain they are working on a plan. They haven't had the season ticket holder early seat sale for remaining tickets. They haven't even announced a date. My rep said they don't want to sell the seats, then immediately need to refund them (that chat was about 6 weeks ago) I have in writing, in an email, from my account representative, that the Bills will refund me for any game played at New Era Field while the border is still closed. What I'm worry about now is in the event of the border reopening but if they enforce a 14 day quarantine upon return to Canada. I cannot afford an unpaid 2 week vacation every time I attend a Bills game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 14 minutes ago, driddles said: I'm certain they are working on a plan. Congratulations. You're now a partial owner of the Buffalo Sabres... P.S. It's your week to make payroll. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 On 6/22/2020 at 7:13 PM, PromoTheRobot said: I already paid for 2020, Sabres too. Any games I can't attend or get cancelled roll over to 2021 so I'm good. any games u can’t attend get rolled over even if not cancelled? are you guaranteed the same seat? I know my post sounds snarky, it’s really not meant that way. just curious. 7 hours ago, Curt said: I have in writing, in an email, from my account representative, that the Bills will refund me for any game played at New Era Field while the border is still closed. What I'm worry about now is in the event of the border reopening but if they enforce a 14 day quarantine upon return to Canada. I cannot afford an unpaid 2 week vacation every time I attend a Bills game. e-mail your rep following up on your initial Q. It’s a very valid point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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