Highmark Stadium now requiring vaccination for entry

[Ben]

13 minutes ago, RyanC883 said:

One of my main issues with it is as an out of state resident, I will have to carry my physical card.  A picture of it is not accepted.  I don't like carrying the original anywhere, could get lost.  

I lost mine down here in NC and the pharmacy wrote me up a new one, they just looked up the record and rewrote it.

[Hapless Bills Fan]

1 hour ago, RiotAct said:

Very bad move not allowing proof of a negative test in lieu of a vaccine.

 

Agree

[BillsFan4]

15 minutes ago, Buffalo619 said:

Not staying home, I have season tickets. Religious exemption worked for my daughters university. 

They’re not allowing any religious exemptions. It was already reported.

 

they’re not allowed for schools here, either (as of 2019)

Edited September 14, 2021 by BillsFan4

[4_kidd_4]

2 minutes ago, Buffalo619 said:

I still have a flip phone, how else can I verify?

 

If your phone has a hinge and folds in half, then it’s definitely a flip phone.

[DQW87]

In before the lock.  There is a pretty easy solution to this.  It involves 15 minutes of your time and a little pinch.  

[MAJBobby]

7 minutes ago, RyanC883 said:

 

I think most states are not digital.  In fact, I think only CA, NY, and LA are?  

Do you have Clear (the travel program). I read they will accept that as well. And I know my clear has my card on it. 

[RyanC883]

If your out of state, this article may help get you a digital card.  Still not sure if it will work for me in PA? 

 

The 5 ways to get a digital record of your COVID-19 vaccination (theladders.com)

https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/the-5-ways-to-get-a-digital-record-of-your-covid-19-vaccination

 

[mod edit: added link]

 

 

[North Buffalo]

1 minute ago, Buffalo619 said:

I have to prove my COVID status but not my AIDS or Tuberculosis status? 

AIDS cant be spread that way unless you are doing things at stadium im unaware of 😜

[Buffalo03]

I went to the Steelers game this past Sunday. Didn't know that would be the last game I attend in that stadium. Bummer

[SDS]

1 minute ago, Buffalo716 said:

This is how it's going to get shut down eventually 

 

If they're not checking for TB or aids or polio or hepatitis they can't just check for covid

 

 

lol. Wat?

[DrDawkinstein]

1 minute ago, Jobot said:

 

Now let's think..

 

whoa whoa whoa, asking a lot here. and it's my personal choice to not have to think!

[RyanC883]

1 minute ago, MAJBobby said:

Do you have Clear (the travel program). I read they will accept that as well. And I know my clear has my card on it. 

 

Thanks!   I do not have Clear.  Looked into that, but $179 is a bit steep for a vaccine card.  Trying to find a free option.  Might do it if there is no other option.  

[Hapless Bills Fan]

1 hour ago, nucci said:

What happens if I do not want to get vaccinated?

• Season Ticket Members: All Season Ticket Members will receive an email that outlines specific guidelines to request a refund for the remaining pro-rated amount of your tickets. Suites and club seat Season Ticket Members will receive separate communication with specific guidelines pertinent to their account.

• Single Game Buyers: There will be no refunds for single game purchasers. Single game purchasers who are unable to meet the above requirements can transfer, resell, or donate their tickets.

Is there a deadline to receive a refund for tickets or suites for the 2021 season? YES, the deadline for informing the Bills ticket office of your decision to NOT be vaccinated and ask for a refund is Friday, September 17th at 8:00 PM ET.

 

Woah, that's coming up fast

 

[Patrick Duffy]

1 minute ago, Buffalo03 said:

I went to the Steelers game this past Sunday. Didn't know that would be the last game I attend in that stadium. Bummer

You got seasons? Or you just attend a game here and there?

[PromoTheRobot]

29 minutes ago, Jauronimo said:

It sure is if you were homeschooled, self-employed, and make a living with the barter system.  If you went to public school in this country or work for pretty much any company you need to have those pesky shots. 

 

Or joined the military. Try that "my body, my choice" shtick at induction and see what happens.

[Jester]

20 minutes ago, Buffalo619 said:

Not staying home, I have season tickets. Religious exemption worked for my daughters university. 

I thought in the presser it was mentioned no religious exemption.  

[MAJBobby]

2 minutes ago, RyanC883 said:

If your out of state, this article may help get you a digital card.  Still not sure if it will work for me in PA? 

 

 

The 5 ways to get a digital record of your COVID-19 vaccination (theladders.com)

 

 

Have to verify with Bills that they will accept the digital records that they previously haven’t listed. 

[Buffalo03]

Just now, Sheneneh Jenkins said:

You got seasons? Or you just attend a game here and there?

Just go to a game here and there. I'm glad I don't have season tickets though. I would be pissed

[SDS]

Just now, Buffalo716 said:

I mean , I think this is how it's going to get repealed in the next 5 months or year

 

You can't just pick and choose which virus you're checking for

 

If they're going to check for coronavirus why aren't they checking for hepatitis which is deadly and contagious 

 

I think it's like a legal loophole

it’s fine that you think that, but I also think it’s nuts that you think that. What in the world could possibly make you think that they need to check for every disease known to man or nothing?

[MAJBobby]

2 minutes ago, RyanC883 said:

 

Thanks!   I do not have Clear.  Looked into that, but $179 is a bit steep for a vaccine card.  Trying to find a free option.  Might do it if there is no other option.  

I got it because I travel a TON. So really wasn’t just for the vaccine card. But that was just another perk. 

[RyanC883]

2 minutes ago, MAJBobby said:

Have to verify with Bills that they will accept the digital records that they previously haven’t listed. 

 

Good point, but they will accept, "Government digital vaccine proof from outside NYS."  I would assume this means that if another government accepts something, the stadium will accept it.  Guess it can't hurt to double check, though.  

Edited September 14, 2021 by RyanC883

[SDS]

1 minute ago, Buffalo619 said:

Tuberculosis is airborne transmission and potentially more contagious. 

if you’re here just to be an idiot, then please just stop. You can do rbis stupid stuff on your own Facebook page or Twitter or somewhere else.

[BillsFanForever19]

8 minutes ago, Buffalo619 said:

Lying?? Now you’re questioning my faith? 

 

I don't care who or what you believe in. It's not an exemption. Going to a football game or any event is not a religious right. It is not a constitutional right. It's a privilege granted or veto'd at the discretion of the owners of the business. You can choose to abide by what's asked of you and attend or refuse to do what's required and not attend. Those are the only options. So tired of all you people who think rules don't apply to you.

[Mango]

30 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said:

 

I think the free and easy shot is the work around.

Also, go ahead and take an NFL team and or the county the court. In the time you will be heard the season will be over and you will have lost the expenses of your attorney fees. 

[TheBrownBear]

38 minutes ago, North Buffalo said:

Lots of data there my 14 year old then 16 year old got vaxed in March and April... no ill effects

My 12 year old got vaxxed in June and he's already grown 2 inches and his grades have gone from C's to A's!

 

That was a joke, of course.  But, seriously, me, my wife and my son are vaccinated.  I recommend it to everyone.  I would have been dead by age 10 from cancer, if I had trusted my natural immunity to heal me, instead of the scientists at Roswell.

[Buffalo03]

I still don't know how they are going to enforce it. I can't imagine the lines going into the stadium checking the vaccination status of 70,000. By the time people get into the game it will be after the game is over

Edited September 14, 2021 by Buffalo03

[Buffalo716]

3 minutes ago, SDS said:

it’s fine that you think that, but I also think it’s nuts that you think that. What in the world could possibly make you think that they need to check for every disease known to man or nothing?

Oh I don't think it's going to happen exactly like that lol though I don't think there's going to be vaccine requirements next year

 

I just read a news report about in California.. where you needed a covid vaccine to enter... So the owner was asking for all vaccination requirements to make a point

 

I'm just saying I could see something like that working hypothetically... Don't think it's actually going to happen 

 

But I see the precedent

Edited September 14, 2021 by Buffalo716

[RiotAct]

wait…

 

“There will be no refunds for single game purchasers. Single game purchasers that are unable to meet the above requirements can transfer, resell, or donate their tickets.”

 

what?  That’s not good.

[PetermansRedemption]

Just now, Buffalo03 said:

I still don't know how they are going to enforce it. I can't imagine the lines going into checking the vaccination status of 70,000. By the time people get into the game it will be after the game is over

I’m thinking they will realistically have to open gates around 9am to accommodate this. As long as people get there early it should go fine. Just have to be prepared to wait. 

[Bills fan since 87]

Go Bills! 

[North Buffalo]

Just now, TheBrownBear said:

My 12 year old got vaxxed in June and he's already grown 2 inches and his grades have gone from C's to A's!

 

That was a joke, of course.  But, seriously, me, my wife and my son are vaccinated.  I recommend it to everyone.  I would have been dead by age 10 from cancer, if I had trusted my natural immunity to heal me, instead of the scientists at Roswell.

Yeh mine now 17 year old did that and now is 6'4" 230lbs

[PetermansRedemption]

Just now, RiotAct said:

wait…

 

“There will be no refunds for single game purchasers. Single game purchasers that are unable to meet the above requirements can transfer, resell, or donate their tickets.”

 

what?  That’s not good.

I thought this was a bit weird. They bought the tickets to your “show” and now your telling them they can’t go unless they conform to rules that didn’t exist when they first bought the ticket. But your also not giving them their money back. 

[eball]

1 hour ago, nucci said:

What happens if I do not want to get vaccinated?

• Season Ticket Members: All Season Ticket Members will receive an email that outlines specific guidelines to request a refund for the remaining pro-rated amount of your tickets. Suites and club seat Season Ticket Members will receive separate communication with specific guidelines pertinent to their account.

• Single Game Buyers: There will be no refunds for single game purchasers. Single game purchasers who are unable to meet the above requirements can transfer, resell, or donate their tickets.

Is there a deadline to receive a refund for tickets or suites for the 2021 season? YES, the deadline for informing the Bills ticket office of your decision to NOT be vaccinated and ask for a refund is Friday, September 17th at 8:00 PM ET.

 

Brilliant!

 

PSA:  anyone who doesn't want the shot and is looking to unload tickets, please PM me.  I offer pennies on the dollar!

[Johnnycage46]

It's clear the Bills have heard the narrative that Allen can't play well in front of a packed house, so they are doing their part to help him!

[CountDorkula]

Just now, eball said:

 

Brilliant!

 

PSA:  anyone who doesn't want the shot and is looking to unload tickets, please PM me.  I offer pennies on the dollar!

 

PSA - ill offer 5 cents more than any eball offer. 

[RiotAct]

1 hour ago, nucci said:

What happens if I do not want to get vaccinated?

• Season Ticket Members: All Season Ticket Members will receive an email that outlines specific guidelines to request a refund for the remaining pro-rated amount of your tickets. Suites and club seat Season Ticket Members will receive separate communication with specific guidelines pertinent to their account.

• Single Game Buyers: There will be no refunds for single game purchasers. Single game purchasers who are unable to meet the above requirements can transfer, resell, or donate their tickets.

Is there a deadline to receive a refund for tickets or suites for the 2021 season? YES, the deadline for informing the Bills ticket office of your decision to NOT be vaccinated and ask for a refund is Friday, September 17th at 8:00 PM ET.

that’s horrendous.  So someone who is not vaccinated (Teh ignorance!!!  I know, I know) and purchased single-game tickets with the full intent of wearing a mask the whole game is SOL now?   Yeah, great, they can resell their tickets on the official fAnExChAnGe and take a sizable loss after fees.

 

Bad, bad look by the team.

[MAJBobby]

5 minutes ago, RyanC883 said:

 

Good point, but they will accept, "Government digital vaccine proof from outside NYS."  I would assume this means that if another government accepts something, the stadium will accept it.  Guess it can't hurt to double check, though.  

Yeah I know my clear will be accepted because specifically mentioned it. But if ai didn’t have one that was specifically mentioned ai would call to verify JUST to make sure. 

[RyanC883]

6 minutes ago, MAJBobby said:

I got it because I travel a TON. So really wasn’t just for the vaccine card. But that was just another perk. 

 

is Clear a help domestically?  I have TSA precheck, would Clear add much to that?  

[Patrick Duffy]

30 minutes ago, Buffalo619 said:

Not staying home, I have season tickets. Religious exemption worked for my daughters university. 

Looks like your options may come down to either getting the shot, or selling some ticks

[Rc2catch]

Just now, ArdmoreRyno said:

 

Nope, sorry... not a burner account. Bills fan (since 1988) from Oklahoma. Work at a school as a counselor (and w/an outside agency as a LPC). You can find my FB "Ryno Austin". Just the first time I've posted. 

Well let me say welcome to your first posts. Some of us are nice on here.  (Not saying you’re not nice on here@Mike in Horseheads) just in general to some of the disrespectful comments in this thread