PromoTheRobot Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 (edited) Sorry, no link. Came via email. Edited May 25, 2021 by PromoTheRobot 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 this ever happen before?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Whoa! that kinda sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djp14150 Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 18 minutes ago, RyanC883 said: this ever happen before?? In the duper bowl years it hit the cap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwai San Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 (edited) Man o man o even in the glory days of the early 90's I do not remember them selling out of the season tixys.....git on the wagon indeed!!! I'm sure they did but I had tixs then so I didn't really pay attention..... Edited May 25, 2021 by Kwai San Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Didn't they cap them at 60,000 a few years ago and kept the rest open for individual ticket sales. Anyway no surprise. Team is primed for a great season so the demand for tickets was going to be high. Add the fact that it will be 2 years since fans have been in the stadium so they missed going to games. I know I did last year. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 A few years ago a friend asked me if its a good investment to buy seasons and sell them (I believe marrone was the HC at the time) I laughed and said absolutely not. Now, I think they would be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, RyanC883 said: this ever happen before?? The year Rex Ryan was hired, season tickets sold out in record time (at that time). I'm not sure if this season beat that record or not. EDIT: I stand corrected. The record was the number; not the speed. https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-set-franchise-record-for-season-ticket-sales-15406208 Edited May 25, 2021 by Gugny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted May 25, 2021 Author Share Posted May 25, 2021 39 minutes ago, Captain Hindsight said: A few years ago a friend asked me if its a good investment to buy seasons and sell them (I believe marrone was the HC at the time) I laughed and said absolutely not. Now, I think they would be Even in the worst years you could get close to break even on Bills tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 3 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: Even in the worst years you could get close to break even on Bills tickets. That was true for a very long time but not in the last couple years before the McDermott era. It was starting to get to be very hard to sell tickets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennan Huff Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 So what’s the official number sold? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted May 25, 2021 Author Share Posted May 25, 2021 1 minute ago, Brennan Huff said: So what’s the official number sold? 60K used to be the cap. Not sure what it is now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 8 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: Even in the worst years you could get close to break even on Bills tickets. Yeah, for sure.... especially if you are willing to part with the opener/early season games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted May 25, 2021 Author Share Posted May 25, 2021 1 minute ago, May Day 10 said: Yeah, for sure.... especially if you are willing to part with the opener/early season games That was the plan. Make bank early, take a loss on the later ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Wonder how many go to fans and how many go to investors who are just going to sell them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ticketssince61 Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Captain Hindsight said: A few years ago a friend asked me if its a good investment to buy seasons and sell them (I believe marrone was the HC at the time) I laughed and said absolutely not. Now, I think they would be It depends on where your seats were. If they were excellent seats (i.e. lower level between 35 and 50), there was always a market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 "Is this thing on? Because it's about to be!" 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 2 hours ago, Kwai San said: Man o man o even in the glory days of the early 90's I do not remember them selling out of the season tixys.....git on the wagon indeed!!! I'm sure they did but I had tixs then so I didn't really pay attention..... Back in the 90s, the stadium also sat 80,000 people making sellouts very challenging.. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 1 minute ago, wjag said: Back in the 90s, the stadium also sat 80,000 people making sellouts very challenging.. I believe the comeback game wasn't sold out. I think that one had about 75,000 which was a great crowd. A small market team shouldn't have a stadium that big but Bills fans still did a great job filling it. I think the 73,000 we have now is a nice number for the market size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennan Huff Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 23 minutes ago, Logic said: "Is this thing on? Because it's about to be!" I was ready to run through a freakin wall when he said that. I thought that was it, man. Rex freakin Ryan. The exact opposite of Dick Jauron. Obviously we all know very well how that turned out.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 2 minutes ago, Brennan Huff said: I was ready to run through a freakin wall when he said that. I thought that was it, man. Rex freakin Ryan. The exact opposite of Dick Jauron. Obviously we all know very well how that turned out.. Yeah, I hear ya. Picturing what "the great Rex Ryan" (lol) was going to do with our already loaded defensive roster, not to mention such offensive studs as LeSean McCoy, Charles Clay, Sammy Watkins, Cordy Glenn....I just knew we were about to return to glory. Then Rex went and had the photo shoot at the Big Tree Inn with Jim Kelly and the whole bit. Fuhgettaboutit! I was totally sold. It didn't take long into Rex's first season to see what a disorganized shitshow the team had become, or to see that he had ruined the defense. You can SEE the effects of bad coaching in how the players play. It was very evident under Rex Ryan. Conversely, to go from that cluster%$&* to Sean McDermott -- it was like night and day. You could see in game one under Sean McDermott that good coaching and attention to detail had returned. It's been all uphill since then. Thank God. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 2 minutes ago, Logic said: It didn't take long into Rex's first season to see what a disorganized shitshow the team had become, or to see that he had ruined the defense. You can SEE the effects of bad coaching in how the players play. It was very evident under Rex Ryan. Conversely, to go from that cluster%$&* to Sean McDermott -- it was like night and day. You could see in game one under Sean McDermott that good coaching and attention to detail had returned. It's been all uphill since then. Thank God. Then they beat the Colts on opening day if I remember correct setting them up for the Patriots at home and they went to schitz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFlutie Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 2 minutes ago, Logic said: Yeah, I hear ya. Picturing what "the great Rex Ryan" (lol) was going to do with our already loaded defensive roster, not to mention such offensive studs as LeSean McCoy, Charles Clay, Sammy Watkins, Cordy Glenn....I just knew we were about to return to glory. Then Rex went and had the photo shoot at the Big Tree Inn with Jim Kelly and the whole bit. Fuhgettaboutit! I was totally sold. It didn't take long into Rex's first season to see what a disorganized shitshow the team had become, or to see that he had ruined the defense. You can SEE the effects of bad coaching in how the players play. It was very evident under Rex Ryan. Conversely, to go from that cluster%$&* to Sean McDermott -- it was like night and day. You could see in game one under Sean McDermott that good coaching and attention to detail had returned. It's been all uphill since then. Thank God. Uphill like...having to sprint up it with ankle weights? Ew. I think Sean McD installed a ski lift in the practice facility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 3 minutes ago, BringBackFlutie said: Uphill like...having to sprint up it with ankle weights? Ew. I think Sean McD installed a ski lift in the practice facility. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 18 minutes ago, Greg S said: I believe the comeback game wasn't sold out. I think that one had about 75,000 which was a great crowd. A small market team shouldn't have a stadium that big but Bills fans still did a great job filling it. I think the 73,000 we have now is a nice number for the market size. The comeback didn't sell out in part because the Oilers beat us in the season finale in Houston just before the playoff game and of course all of the injuries that mounted up especially with Kelly out of the game, Yet I still remember listening to the game on my parents stereo, turning it off just after the pick 6 to start the second half. I turned it on later and think it was just before/after Reed's 2nd TD. Somehow my dad or someone (as had some aunt's over) turned the tv and NBC ended up showing the ending to us in Buffalo even though as you said the game was blacked out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted May 25, 2021 Author Share Posted May 25, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ethan in Portland said: Wonder how many go to fans and how many go to investors who are just going to sell them Why can't it be both? I'm a fan but I live 500 miles away. I get to 3-5 games. And I've had my seats since 2003. Hardly the golden age of Bills football. I bought my seats because at the time there was a real fear the franchise would move. I wanted to do my part to keep season ticket numbers up. As it turned out if I sold the hot games it would cover my ticket renewal and let me see a few games. Edited May 25, 2021 by PromoTheRobot 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 8 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: Why can't it be both? I'm a fan but I live 500 miles away. I get to 3-5 games. And I've had my seats since 2003. Hardly the golden age of Bills football. I bought my seats because at the time there was a real fear the franchise would move. I wanted to do my part to keep season ticket numbers up. As it turned out if I sold the hot games it would cover my ticket renewal and let me see a few games. Pretty much the same here, long drive (453 miles door to door) I usually sell a two or three, attend 2-3 and gift/donate 2-3 each season. Took over from my Dad since he was frustrated and refused to keep supporting them during the dark days, I split it with him because I couldn't stand to see them move. Probably break even or small loss per year and I get a few games. This year I plan on going to most if not all of the games as I am retired and have time to do the drive ( wife isn't too happy about that). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Solomon Grundy Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 It’s gonna be FANDEMONIUM!!! 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 34 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: Why can't it be both? I'm a fan but I live 500 miles away. I get to 3-5 games. And I've had my seats since 2003. Hardly the golden age of Bills football. I bought my seats because at the time there was a real fear the franchise would move. I wanted to do my part to keep season ticket numbers up. As it turned out if I sold the hot games it would cover my ticket renewal and let me see a few games. I did the same in the 90's when I lived in Ohio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorin' Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 3 hours ago, Ethan in Portland said: Wonder how many go to fans and how many go to investors who are just going to sell them When I tried to buy some they told me only people living in WNY were eligible to purchase season tix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 4 hours ago, Captain Hindsight said: A few years ago a friend asked me if its a good investment to buy seasons and sell them (I believe marrone was the HC at the time) I laughed and said absolutely not. Now, I think they would be Bitcoin and Bills tickets - two of the most volatile investments out there... We're currently in a Bull Bills Market!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 8 minutes ago, BUFFALOBART said: If you are a season ticket holder, you are part of a 'neighborhood'. If you have to sell your tickets, please sell them to Bills fans, only. He wears Bills colors with red sweater and blue tie. Ticket scalpers are more like Ferengi with worse ethics. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCbillsfan Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 14 minutes ago, Motorin' said: When I tried to buy some they told me only people living in WNY were eligible to purchase season tix. Had the same thing happen to me after McD's first year. I tried to surprise my brother who lives in Orchard Park. After I was denied, I called my brother up, told him the situation and he bought us season tickets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerome007 Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 2 hours ago, Brennan Huff said: I was ready to run through a freakin wall when he said that. I thought that was it, man. Rex freakin Ryan. The exact opposite of Dick Jauron. Obviously we all know very well how that turned out.. Yeah. At first I couldn't believe the Bills selected that clown to be HC. And then, he instantly won me over with his brash antics and no excuse bravado. In hockey, successive coaches have to be opposite characters almost. So I thought after all the boring bland HC, that Rex would be the perfect counterpoint, to finally jolt the Bills in dropping the loser mindset that had plagued the team the last years. Too bad he was so bad at preparation and actual coaching ha ha. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 23 minutes ago, Motorin' said: When I tried to buy some they told me only people living in WNY were eligible to purchase season tix. Funny thing that the Bills store does not do that when you purchase items. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted May 25, 2021 Author Share Posted May 25, 2021 42 minutes ago, BUFFALOBART said: If you are a season ticket holder, you are part of a 'neighborhood'. If you have to sell your tickets, please sell them to Bills fans, only. You can't control who buys your seats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorin' Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 (edited) 34 minutes ago, DCbillsfan said: After I was denied, I called my brother up, told him the situation and he bought us season tickets. Lol, me too. Edited May 25, 2021 by Motorin' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 2 hours ago, BUFFALOBART said: No. You cannot. Is is simply a courtesy to the people who occupy the seats around you. Please instruct online sellers as to how to tell which prospective buyers are Bills fans and which are not. Thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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