ChevyVanMiller Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 With $10 in your pocket, you were a King. 7 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuncha Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 (edited) Average household income was under 13K/year in 1975. Edited August 21, 2022 by Azucho98 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PonyBoy Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 They should re-name it Rich stadium again, because you have to be "Rich" to afford the games now. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 How in the world can they charge .85 for 16 oz watered down draft beer? 1 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 I was fortunate enough to get box seats yesterday. First time ever. That is another level of WTF are you charging? 4 Guinness (must buy 4), 6 Pepsi (must buy 6) and one substandard LaNova pizza was $165 plus tip. 1 1 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 (edited) $.60 for a 12 oz coffee?? Guess that was what beer took over on the super expensive list. 4 minutes ago, wjag said: I was fortunate enough to get box seats yesterday. First time ever. That is another level of WTF are you charging? 4 Guinness (must buy 4), 6 Pepsi (must buy 6) and one substandard LaNova pizza was $165 plus tip. That is ridiculous. Edited August 21, 2022 by Big Turk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 (edited) Wait till the new stadium prices come out. It won't be pretty Edited August 21, 2022 by HOUSE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoMAn Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 If any youngsters ask, I am officially from ‘the olden days’. How and when did that happen!!!? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 (edited) If they had .65 cent beers now, they’d need a jail and a morgue in the stadium 🤣 Edited August 21, 2022 by Heitz 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 19 minutes ago, Heitz said: If they had .65 cent beers now, they’d need a jail and a morgue in the stadium 🤣 We have the cemetery part covered tho... 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefenseWins Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 45 minutes ago, wjag said: I was fortunate enough to get box seats yesterday. First time ever. That is another level of WTF are you charging? 4 Guinness (must buy 4), 6 Pepsi (must buy 6) and one substandard LaNova pizza was $165 plus tip. Just Curious... How much was the tip? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 46 minutes ago, HOUSE said: How in the world can they charge .85 for 16 oz watered down draft beer? They made up for it with cheap hookers and blow??? It’s funny to see cigarettes on the list. It wasn’t THAT long ago (1990) that you could smoke on a plane. The tide has turned there! I don’t think I even know anyone who smokes now. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra Foothills Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Wow, 70 cents for a pack of cigarettes? As my buddy says, "They're so cheap you can't afford not to smoke em." To the subject, I believe the original concessions contract went to Delaware North Sportservice. 🤢 Yes it's pricier now but the world of sports concessions is much better than it was then. Most new facilities have a wide array of options and don't award the entire contract to a mediocre monopoly like they did back when the stadium opened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 That “Plain corn, bag” has my mouth watering 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra Foothills Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 3 minutes ago, Augie said: They made up for it with cheap hookers and blow??? It’s funny to see cigarettes on the list. It wasn’t THAT long ago (1990) that you could smoke on a plane. The tide has turned there! I don’t think I even know anyone who smokes now. Remember the days when the smoking and non-smoking sections in restaurants was often an imaginary line? Back then being in "non-smoking" didn't mean that you weren't going to breathe cigarette smoke. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 14 minutes ago, DefenseWins said: Just Curious... How much was the tip? 40. The pizza was the cheapest thing on the menu. 50 bucks. They sell tenders and wings for 150. The prices go up from there. If you want say a rum and coke, you have to buy the whole bottle of rum. Now I imagine if the corporation is picking up the tab, indulge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 1 hour ago, wjag said: I was fortunate enough to get box seats yesterday. First time ever. That is another level of WTF are you charging? 4 Guinness (must buy 4), 6 Pepsi (must buy 6) and one substandard LaNova pizza was $165 plus tip. I thought these would be the prices in like 2030…not now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra Foothills Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Here's an article on the biggest trend in sports concessions in decades... a shift away from the monopolized predatory price-gouging that had become the norm. Fan-friendly pricing: https://www.yahoo.com/now/cheap-beer-good-press-falcons-fan-friendly-pricing-win-win-191626117.html 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Azucho98 said: Average household income was under 13K/year in 1975. That same 13k in 1975 would equal about $71,500 in todays dollars. Median household income in Buffalo was around 39.5k according to 2016-2020 data. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy Watkins' Rib Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 3 minutes ago, Sierra Foothills said: Here's an article on the biggest trend in sports concessions in decades... a shift away from the monopolized predatory price-gouging that had become the norm. Fan-friendly pricing: https://www.yahoo.com/now/cheap-beer-good-press-falcons-fan-friendly-pricing-win-win-191626117.html They're getting the money from the fans one way or the other as the article mentions but it's still nice to be able to spend that extra money on merchandise or perhaps better seats rather than being gouged for concessions. Nobody likes paying sky high prices for concessions. Smart move by the Falcons I think. I'll be at So-Fi for the season opener. I'll try to post the prices for concessions there in contrast. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 18 minutes ago, Sierra Foothills said: Remember the days when the smoking and non-smoking sections in restaurants was often an imaginary line? Back then being in "non-smoking" didn't mean that you weren't going to breathe cigarette smoke. Man , I miss those times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 85 cents in 1975 is equivalent to about $4.60 today. Pretty good even by today's standards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Darragh Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Sierra Foothills said: Here's an article on the biggest trend in sports concessions in decades... a shift away from the monopolized predatory price-gouging that had become the norm. Fan-friendly pricing: https://www.yahoo.com/now/cheap-beer-good-press-falcons-fan-friendly-pricing-win-win-191626117.html It's the Laffer Curve of concession pricing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Stadium Original Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 My dad had season tickest the first couple of seasons at Rich Stadium, and my memory may be off after fifty years, but I seem to remember end zone seats being $5.50, Club Level $7.00, Upper Deck $8.50, and the red seats protected from the overhang $13.00...so I guess the concessions prices are all relative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 1 hour ago, wjag said: 40. The pizza was the cheapest thing on the menu. 50 bucks. They sell tenders and wings for 150. The prices go up from there. If you want say a rum and coke, you have to buy the whole bottle of rum. Now I imagine if the corporation is picking up the tab, indulge. I’ve been in the clubs before and I don’t remember having to buy an entire bottle for a mixed drink There’s not a bar in the concourse section of the clubs that lets you buy a mixed drink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ControllerOfPlanetX Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 No wonder I went to my local watering hole instead for a 30 cent draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo03 Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 3 hours ago, wjag said: I was fortunate enough to get box seats yesterday. First time ever. That is another level of WTF are you charging? 4 Guinness (must buy 4), 6 Pepsi (must buy 6) and one substandard LaNova pizza was $165 plus tip. How much did they charge you for the clothes you had on? Hope they weren't too harsh on that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsatlastin2018 Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 These absurd prices are why Tailgating was invented! Fill your boots on Eating & drinking before the game. Then, go in. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo1105 Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 My man at the concession stand was giving away hot dogs at the end of the game yesterday. I went to get a water because it was hot and ended up with a Water and 4 hot dogs for free leaving. I felt like a King then. 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 5 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said: My man at the concession stand was giving away hot dogs at the end of the game yesterday. I went to get a water because it was hot and ended up with a Water and 4 hot dogs for free leaving. I felt like a King then. Score!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unbillievable Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Adjusted for inflation. Beer.......$4.83 Candy.....$2.84 Chips.......$1.99 Hot Dog..$3.41 Pizza slice.$3.41 Soft Drink.$2.27 Still expensive. Those are Movie theater prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 As a teen it was affordable. I would go to games with my brother and with $5.00 we had enough to eat and drink during games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 One of the top requests for the new stadium should be permanently banning Delaware North from having anything to do with food and beverage. 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Never bought beer in the stadium. Have one or two before and one after at the tailgate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 6 hours ago, wjag said: 40. The pizza was the cheapest thing on the menu. 50 bucks. They sell tenders and wings for 150. The prices go up from there. If you want say a rum and coke, you have to buy the whole bottle of rum. Now I imagine if the corporation is picking up the tab, indulge. I know it’s an NFL game but that is just absurd. 6 hours ago, Boatdrinks said: Man , I miss those times. I miss when cell phones didn’t exist. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 4 hours ago, unbillievable said: Adjusted for inflation. Beer.......$4.83 Candy.....$2.84 Chips.......$1.99 Hot Dog..$3.41 Pizza slice.$3.41 Soft Drink.$2.27 Still expensive. Those are Movie theater prices. You must not have been to the movie theater recently. The Regal near me, you get a medium soda for $6, popcorn for $8 and candy for $5, Source: Spent $40 on soda, popcorn, and candy a few weekends ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 To this day I keep the ticket stub in my wallet from the Miami game when we broke the streak. A lower level ticket was $13.00. Not too shabby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Einstein said: You must not have been to the movie theater recently. The Regal near me, you get a medium soda for $6, popcorn for $8 and candy for $5, Source: Spent $40 on soda, popcorn, and candy a few weekends ago. I was gonna say… maybe a movie theater in 2004. lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 8 hours ago, Augie said: They made up for it with cheap hookers and blow??? It’s funny to see cigarettes on the list. It wasn’t THAT long ago (1990) that you could smoke on a plane. The tide has turned there! I don’t think I even know anyone who smokes now. I expect you are refering only to tobacco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 1 minute ago, Chaos said: I expect you are refering only to tobacco. Apparently the tobacco tide is going out, while another tide comes in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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