PromoTheRobot Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Patrick_Duffy said: Those tickets are going to sell out so fast. Soon as you're able to purchase they will be gone within a matter of a few minutes I bet lol Well the Covid protocols are going to make it hard for out-of-staters to attend. https://www.buffalobills.com/tickets/playoff-tickets-faq First off, you have to arrive 2-3 days early to get tested. Then you're supposed to quarantine for 10-14 days prior, which basically impossible at this point because the playoffs are 9 days away. Edited December 30, 2020 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnycage46 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Probably will be some guys with a stock-pile of tickets and Playstation 5's ready to price gouge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giuseppe Tognarelli Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 1 minute ago, Nextmanup said: I'm wondering what the process will be for "substitute" ticket holders to get in the stadium on game day, when those ahead of them fail to provide proof that they don't have COVID. There's going to be a certain % of ticket holders who aren't going to get in and there should be others allowed to take their place. Was wondering the same -- or for those who choose to purchase but then test comes back positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanhalen26 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 I’m in Canada so it’s moot to me - but I don’t think it should be done on seniority as that wasn’t a condition for getting seats if any were released, back when I left my payments on account vs taking the refund. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 1 hour ago, RiotAct said: We made the playoffs?!?!?!? We backed in, thanks to a bunch of teams losing to us. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 1 minute ago, Nextmanup said: I'm wondering what the process will be for "substitute" ticket holders to get in the stadium on game day, when those ahead of them fail to provide proof that they don't have COVID. There's going to be a certain % of ticket holders who aren't going to get in and there should be others allowed to take their place. this is a great question. There will certainly be a handful of people testing positive, and the Bills would have to offer those tickets up pretty quickly so whoever snatches them up can go get their test. I wonder if they’ll basically “go to waste”? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 1 minute ago, vanhalen26 said: I’m in Canada so it’s moot to me - but I don’t think it should be done on seniority as that wasn’t a condition for getting seats if any were released, back when I left my payments on account vs taking the refund. They didn't know when and how many fans would be let in. Everything is always done by seniority with the Bills so it's only fair to maintain that. I became a STHer in 2003 so 17 years is good but there are plenty more who are longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroke 17 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Season ticket holder 41 years and opted in. Hoping to get a chance but wil have a 230 mile round trip just to get tested. Can deal with that but my concern. If I opt in for the Wild Card weekend I understand I would be ineligible for the Division game and if the Bills won and the Chiefs lose would I not be eligible for the Championship game. Seems the least senior season tix holder have the upper hand and a better shot at the more important games. with all respect to less senior ticket holders seems a little unfair. I want to go to a playoff game but I also want a shot @ Championship game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterStrategist Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Just now, Stroke 17 said: Season ticket holder 41 years and opted in. Hoping to get a chance but wil have a 230 mile round trip just to get tested. Can deal with that but my concern. If I opt in for the Wild Card weekend I understand I would be ineligible for the Division game and if the Bills won and the Chiefs lose would I not be eligible for the Championship game. Seems the least senior season tix holder have the upper hand and a better shot at the more important games. with all respect to less senior ticket holders seems a little unfair. I want to go to a playoff game but I also want a shot @ Championship game. I'm in the same boat, agree with everything you said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 (edited) 1 minute ago, Stroke 17 said: Season ticket holder 41 years and opted in. Hoping to get a chance but wil have a 230 mile round trip just to get tested. Can deal with that but my concern. If I opt in for the Wild Card weekend I understand I would be ineligible for the Division game and if the Bills won and the Chiefs lose would I not be eligible for the Championship game. Seems the least senior season tix holder have the upper hand and a better shot at the more important games. with all respect to less senior ticket holders seems a little unfair. I want to go to a playoff game but I also want a shot @ Championship game. Tough call. Bird in the hand and all that. I'm from out-of-state so I may be disqualified anyway. Edited December 30, 2020 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 I got 3 pages in then said F it sorry if duplicated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCOrange Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 33 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: They will have no problem finding fans to pay this. I had to pay twice that to get tested before I went home for thanksgiving lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwolf02 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 5 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: Well the Covid protocols are going to make it hard for out-of-staters to attend. https://www.buffalobills.com/tickets/playoff-tickets-faq First off, you have to arrive 2-3 days early to get tested. Then you're supposed to quarantine for 10-14 days prior, which basically impossible at this point because the playoffs are 9 days away. I think the new laws are 3 day quarantine as long as you have proof of a negative test within three days prior to your arrival in NYS. So, you could test out of state, arrive 3 days prior, get the Lot 4 test, and then attend the game, if I'm thinking correctly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeviF Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Just now, jwolf02 said: I think the new laws are 3 day quarantine as long as you have proof of a negative test within three days prior to your arrival in NYS. So, you could test out of state, arrive 3 days prior, get the Lot 4 test, and then attend the game, if I'm thinking correctly? This of course doesn't account for people just lying about where they've been/how long they've been there. Happened at the airports all summer/fall. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Hopefully this does not jinx things. Seems like a distraction at this point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 1 minute ago, Freddie's Dead said: This pisses me off no end. Why? He can't go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said: Why? He can't go? As another poster said, leave that ticket for a deserving fan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 47 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: That's allowed by the NFL of course. Thundersticks? Megaphone made from your game program? Banging on the seat backs in front of you? Think! How can we make the most noise possible? Everyone bring their own train horn 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 (edited) Just now, Freddie's Dead said: As another poster said, leave that ticket for a deserving fan. I don't think he'll be in the stands. Owners box most likely. People get mad over the smallest things lately. Edited December 30, 2020 by Buffalo_Stampede 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 1 minute ago, stevewin said: Everyone bring their own train horn It’s... THIIIIRRRRDDDD DOOWWNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :: stadium crumbles :: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, RoyBatty is alive said: When is this blowhard going to get to the Bills? Who be the blowhard? Edited December 30, 2020 by I am the egg man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCOrange Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 So is the test 3 days prior the only one? So hypothetically a fan can get the test and then go do whatever for 3 days and get Covid and he’ll be fine to be let in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundancer Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 I let them hold my money/opt in but I'm only a year 3 ticket holder so I'm guessing I've got no chance and that makes me happy. EACH PERSON MAKE THE NOISE OF 10!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 33 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said: Only STH and no secondary market, so no opposing fans. Unless a STH brings one maybe. Does anyone know if other teams have followed this basic process? Seems like games I've seen on TV that allowed fans have included opposing fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 (edited) Has anyone received an email w/instructions from the Bills yet? The FAQ page says the following... Quote Based on seniority, Non-Club Season Ticket Members will receive an email from the Buffalo Bills with a set time to go online and select tickets on Thursday, December 31, 2020 or Friday, January 1, 2021. Does that mean we'll be sent an email on Thursday, Dec. 31st or Friday, Jan. 1st telling us when we can select tickets, OR Does that mean we'll be sent an email at some point and be able to purchase tickets on either Dec. 31st or Jan. 1st? Edited December 30, 2020 by junior12thman92 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 24 minutes ago, MasterStrategist said: 1. STH who.opted in, will be given priority based on seniority 2. No public sale or secondary market 3. STH who buy for wild card round, are not eligible for division round (if we advance and fans still allowed) What about eligibility for AFCCG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 I still say they should hold a contest for the tickets. The 6,700 people with the loudest voice are able to attend. 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 (edited) So when only 3k fans of the fans that opted into seasons this year accept the tickets what happens with the other 3k since there is no secondary market? (I'm assuming most of our STH are old and don't want to go through the hassle of getting tested to go to a game or expose themselves). Edited December 30, 2020 by The Wiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunninRebel37 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 (edited) Anyone willing to sell or trade tickets (LV Raiders ticket- come out to Vegas and have some fun) get at me! Edited December 30, 2020 by RunninRebel37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 1 minute ago, The Wiz said: So when only 3k fans of the fans that opted into seasons this year accept the tickets what happens with the other 3k since there is no secondary market? (I'm assuming most of our STH are old and don't want to go through the hassle of getting tested to go to a game). 13K fans opted in. This isn't a problem lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Andy Major, Bills VP of Operations, just said in press conference 13,000 fans opted in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, The Wiz said: So when only 3k fans of the fans that opted into seasons this year accept the tickets what happens with the other 3k since there is no secondary market? (I'm assuming most of our STH are old and don't want to go through the hassle of getting tested to go to a game or expose themselves). You don't know our fanbase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodbuster Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 1 minute ago, junior12thman92 said: 13K fans opted in. This isn't a problem lol. Wait, is that really the number? Where did you hear that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 1 minute ago, sodbuster said: Wait, is that really the number? Where did you hear that? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 6 minutes ago, RunninRebel37 said: Anyone willing to sell or trade tickets (LV Raiders ticket- come out to Vegas and have some fun) get at me! Tickets are non-transferable, so guessing a trade or the secondary market ain't gonna work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewin Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 22 minutes ago, SlimShady'sSpaceForce said: I got 3 pages in then said F it sorry if duplicated Interesting - they are including $11 charge for parking, assume as another discouragement for parking/tailgating in private lot Also - "Existing suite holders will be directly contacted by their suite representative" - seems like this would be separate from the general sale - so the corporate crowd can be taken care of as well Concessions open - AND NO LINES FOR THE BATHROOM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 (edited) 21 minutes ago, junior12thman92 said: 13K fans opted in. This isn't a problem lol. 13K account holders, each could buy 2-4 tickets. So let's do some math. Say half buy 2 and half 4. That's 39K tickets. Assume we host two games that's 13K tickets available. So around 2/3rds of those account holders will be left out. If by some miracle we host 3 games then half would be able to buy. EDIT: Just heard from Andy Major that the ACTUAL number of tickets for fans will be 6,200. The other 500 or so are for league and team use. Edited December 30, 2020 by PromoTheRobot 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Steptide said: So who gets the chance to buy tickets first? They said season ticket holders who opted into purchasing tickets earlier this year https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30625221/buffalo-bills-granted-permission-fans-playoff-game-first-crowd-season "Roughly 6,200 tickets will be available for purchase on Thursday to season-ticket holders who opted into purchasing tickets earlier this year. Tickets are not expected to be available to the general public." Also said "Fans are required to pay for their COVID-19 testing, which will be administered in Lot 4 at Bills Stadium at a "reduced cost" of $63. The cost of the test will be included in the ticket price." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Just now, stevewin said: Interesting - they are including $11 charge for parking, assume as another discouragement for parking/tailgating in private lot Also - "Existing suite holders will be directly contacted by their suite representative" - seems like this would be separate from the general sale - so the corporate crowd can be taken care of as well Concessions open - AND NO LINES FOR THE BATHROOM! 7k is what 3k cars. easier to control tailgating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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