Super Bowl - Are you likely to go?

[Dr.Sack]

401K loans are never a bad idea

[Buffalo03]

4 hours ago, The Firebaugh Kid said:

I cant even afford the AFC Championship Game 😞

Do you know how much those go for? I got a $250 gift card for Christmas that I am saving for specifically that game if we get there. But I heard tickets may go for more than that. I hope not. I want to do everything I can to be in that stadium for that game if it happens 

[BillMafia716ix]

I’d rather go to the Super Bowl parade than the actual game. 

[Ray Stonada]

My dad and I went to the fourth Super Bowl, at the Georgia Dome, the one we should have won but we were so fragile mentally that one fumble and things spun out of control. One of the saddest days I can remember. It was like 4000 for the two of us for whole package with flights. 
 

If we make it this year, I would seriously consider going to Arizona and hanging out with one of my best friends from high school in Buffalo who lives there now. Maybe we’d find a way to get to the game. 

[dollars 2 donuts]

My rough Super Bowl 25 expenses when my brother and I went down.

 

• 2 tickets, $175 a piece;
• $1.14 per gallon of gas, 1,233 mile trip, each way, and random driving for 11 mpg diesel RV, about $260 plus let’s say a high of $20 in tolls;
• $100 in groceries; 
• $200 in meals and expenses for 3 days;
• $40 or so at the game.

A total of about $970 which in todays money is $2,122.39.

 

Considering we are bouncing around here the neighborhood of $20,000 I’ll have to get back to you, but I think it is more than likely that you guys are going to have to go without me.

 

 

Edited December 30, 2022 by dollars 2 donuts

[Nextmanup]

I voted "not sure" before reading the first post.

 

$6,000 per person?  I didn't know it was that expensive.

 

I could afford a pair of seats and supporting fees, but in no way would I want to spend that kind of money for that type of short term "entertainment".  Attending a football game in person is no longer my idea of high living in the first place.

 

Most importantly, if I did spend the money and get to the game, almost FOR SURE I would be the kiss of death and guarantee a loss, making it nice round 5 for the franchise.

 

I would be sick to my stomach paying that much money for a Bills loss.

 

I'd rather just stay home and chew on some broken glass.

 

 

46 minutes ago, BillMafia716ix said:

I’d rather go to the Super Bowl parade than the actual game. 

That's a great point; if we actually won the game, I would definitely fly up to WNY, stay at my mom's house, and want to be in person for the victory parade which I assume would run down Delaware Avenue.

 

That would be more "special" to me than the actual football game itself.

 

 

[Bad Things]

I wish!

[BRH]

My parents live pretty close to Glendale, so lodging wouldn’t be an issue.  I guess if a ticket were to fall into my lap I could make it work.  But I’d rather be with my people.  I wonder if they’d have a watch party at the Ralph. 

1 hour ago, Nextmanup said:

 

That's a great point; if we actually won the game, I would definitely fly up to WNY, stay at my mom's house, and want to be in person for the victory parade which I assume would run down Delaware Avenue..

 

I try not to imagine this too much, but the entire region will be a victory parade for at least a couple of months. 

[machine gun kelly]

I sincerely doubt it.  I’d rather watch with my two sons and daughter.  It just seems like a waste of $.  I’d rather take a nice vacation for the same $.

[Stuartjohn]

12 hours ago, Captain Caveman said:

I know Super Bowl ticket prices are absurd (like about 6000$ including fees, etc... for the absolute worst seats.)  Add in flights and hotel and you're probably looking at at least $20000 for 2 people to go together.  I'm looking at my finances, and although I could make it work, it just seems outrageous to spend that much money on a 2-3 day trip.  On the other hand, it could be a once in a lifetime opportunity.  So - if the Bills are in the Super Bowl, are you likely to be there?

 

[Stuartjohn]

I’ve been waiting since the 90’s for another Super bowl- after “13 seconds” hell Yes I’m going with my wife!

Ticket packages are currently 11k pp not including airfare- another 2k each for that - so 25k to See Buffalo win the Lombardi!

the way I look at it- before the Season I bet 1k each on Buffalo to win-AFC East 2k,Over 12.5 to pay out 2k  for 1k, AFCCG4 4.1 & To win SB@7.1=Total 17 k in winnings worst case to get to The Game-10k will pay half my costs!

 

if they Win Monday night- I’m getting my flights & deposit down!  This is the Year I pray 🙏. Go Bills🦬🦬

[nucci]

I went to first 3 . Never paid more than $150 a ticket. Won season ticket holder lottery for one of them. No way I could pay the current prices. Plus we lost everyone I went to so I'll need to stay away. 

[Your Brown Eye]

[ProcessTruster]

The corporate, exhibition game fan atmosphere would keep me away at that price.  

[Mc1320]

I could do it personally but no one else in family could afford a ticket at these prices, so I will most likely stay home and watch w/them unless I get a pair from the lottery as a Bills season ticket holder.

 

The scary thing is, you don’t even know who the teams will be at this point.  If a team w/ a large fan base from a wealthy area such as DAL or SF makes it, these prices may go up.

[Greg S]

Not at those prices. Watch it at home. Besides all of those "important" Hollyweird celebrities need to be at the game so they can be "seen". Most of them wouldn't know the difference between a football and a baseball.

[billybob71]

i would go but it doesn't cost enough, it would be like dumpster divin for me

[LabattBlue]

4 hours ago, Nextmanup said:

I could afford a pair of seats and supporting fees, but in no way would I want to spend that kind of money for that type of short term "entertainment".  
 

 

I would be sick to my stomach paying that much money for a Bills loss.

^^^ This!!!

[SoCal Deek]

We went to the last two against the Cowboys and had an absolute blast both times. Paid about $175 per ticket. The atmosphere and fans were really great both in Pasadena and Atlanta. But with the today’s ticket prices I’ll admit that I voted ‘no’…and I can afford it now much more than I could in 1993. There’s no event that’s worth $5,000+ per ticket. 

[Draconator]

Waiting to see what @HOUSEsays...

[Greg S]

The SB gets so much hype because the league wants the non-football/sports fan to tune in. That is why they have these halftime shows which are mostly terrible. It's treated like the event of the year rather than just a football game. I get it the league wants everyone tuning in for ratings/$$$$$. I would rather watch at home or go to a Super Bowl party then the game. If the Bills win, then I will drive up from NJ to be at the parade. I wouldn't miss that for anything.

Edited December 30, 2022 by Greg S

[HOUSE]

Oh sure $15,000, no problem

 

Hope they have some really cool rap music at 

half time because I just love that sh**

Well worth the money..

 

 

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Edited December 30, 2022 by HOUSE

[Punching Bag]

12 hours ago, Roy Hobbs said:

Have friends in Phoenix to stay with so would be tempted to go for the pre-game parties - can't afford tix. Waste Management Open is the same weekend.

 

No. Absolutely no unless I won some that I could not resell.

 

I have been to Phoenix stadium and there are some terrible seats there from which you can barely see a portion of field.  You cannot see much on monitors either.  Will NFL mandate those seats not be sold?  No.  Wish I had kept ticket from game and could look up what that seat is charging for Superbowl.

[Seventeen]

2 minutes ago, Limeaid said:

 

No. Absolutely no unless I won some that I could not resell.

 

I have been to Phoenix stadium and there are some terrible seats there from which you can barely see a portion of field.  You cannot see much on monitors either.  Will NFL mandate those seats not be sold?  No.  Wish I had kept ticket from game and could look up what that seat is charging for Superbowl.

 

My Pats fan buddy was there in 2008 for the Giants/Pats SB - IIRC, he paid $1500 apiece for 2 end zone seats in the top row. According to him, partially obstructed. 

Said he would have regretted it even if the Pats had won.

 

[Draconator]

Going on a Caribbean cruise 3 days after the Super Bowl. I'll wear my Allen jersey on the pool deck whilst sipping rum from a coconut. 

[Punching Bag]

4 minutes ago, Roy Hobbs said:

 

My Pats fan buddy was there in 2008 for the Giants/Pats SB - IIRC, he paid $1500 apiece for 2 end zone seats in the top row. According to him, partially obstructed. 

Said he would have regretted it even if the Pats had won.

 

 

My seat was behind a girder with overhang blocking most of view when I was trying to look on either side.

 

I would not wish that seat even on a P*ts fan.

[PonyBoy]

10 hours ago, ChronicAndKnuckles said:

I will literally sell one of my kidneys if I have to. 

 

I would sell my liver to go.... Umm.. never mind, I'm a Bills fan, it's probably worth about a case of Labatt Blue 😃

[aceman_16]

15 hours ago, Captain Caveman said:

I know Super Bowl ticket prices are absurd (like about 6000$ including fees, etc... for the absolute worst seats.)  Add in flights and hotel and you're probably looking at at least $20000 for 2 people to go together.  I'm looking at my finances, and although I could make it work, it just seems outrageous to spend that much money on a 2-3 day trip.  On the other hand, it could be a once in a lifetime opportunity.  So - if the Bills are in the Super Bowl, are you likely to be there?

I went to our first one....super great experience UNTIL the end. I am much older now and will just enjoy it from home.

[SoCal Deek]

40 minutes ago, Draconator said:

Going on a Caribbean cruise 3 days after the Super Bowl. I'll wear my Allen jersey on the pool deck whilst sipping rum from a coconut. 

Put the lime in the coconut. 

[BRH]

I don’t even go to Super Bowl parties.  Too many people not watching the game.  
 

This feels like that x 1000. 
 

You know where I would want to be when Buffalo wins the Super Bowl?  Right here in Western New York.  The celebration is going to be AMAZING. 

[SoCal Deek]

Just now, BRH said:

I don’t even go to Super Bowl parties.  Too many people not watching the game.  
 

This feels like that x 1000. 
 

You know where I would want to be when Buffalo wins the Super Bowl?  Right here in Western New York.  The celebration is going to be AMAZING. 

I totally understand the sentiment but having been to two of the Bills Super Bowls I can tell you that the atmosphere surrounding the game is amazing. I still remember the in-stadium lead up in Pasadena and saying to the people around us “how do these guys play a football game in the midst of all this hype”? It honestly felt like you are sitting at the center of the universe. By the way, much better outdoors than indoors at Atlanta. Blimps and planes everywhere overhead until the skies all mysteriously cleared right before game time and you just knew something was coming….a B2 bomber fly over. Amazing. 

[T master]

Tickets for a working stiff like me aren't anywhere in my budget in season games are high enough but still palatable but Super Bowl I'll never see one unless someone buys me a ticket . My TV is paid for so ill be on my A** in front of it that day hopefully watching the Bills ...

[Albany,n.y.]

I've been to 6 Super Bowls, here are the costs updated for inflation to the present. Total then & adjusted for inflation in bold.  I don't know how easily the spreadsheet will copy over to here so alignment may get messed up  We won the Bills lottery in 1992 & 1993.  I drove in 2014 & stayed with relatives in 2016

 

Year    Transportation    Car Rental    Ticket    Lodging    Misc    Parking    Total    Inflation     ADJ to 2022    Notes
1991    $158.00    $83.73    $1,165.00    $60.00    $50.00    $0.00    $1,516.73    2.116975    $3,210.88    Lodging is for 2 motel nights in Orlando, ticket is Disney Package
1992    $919.00    $0.00    $150.00    $0.00    $50.00    $0.00    $1,119.00    2.05649    $2,301.21    Transportation and lodging grouped, includes $779 for flight/motel
1993    $344.50    $52.08    $175.00    $64.42    $100.00    $10.00    $736.00    1.996005    $1,469.06    Lodging & Car Rental represents half total cost.  
1994    $60.00    $0.00    $1,248.00    $0.00    $150.00    $0.00    $1,458.00    1.947617    $2,839.63    Ticket includes lodging & flight, transportation includes est. railroad cost to Buffalo
2014    $60.00    $0.00    $1,857.50    $114.99    $125.00    $105.00    $2,157.49    1.233894    $2,662.11    Transportation is for gas & tolls to drive to game
2016    $395.00    $0.00    $4,726.20    $0.00    $125.00    $20.00    $5,246.20    1.2097    $6,346.33    Parking is shuttle to & from Fremont
 

[BRH]

1 minute ago, SoCal Deek said:

I totally understand the sentiment but having been to two of the Bills Super Bowls I can tell you that the atmosphere surrounding the game is amazing. I still remember the in-stadium lead up in Pasadena and saying to the people around us “how do these guys play a football game in the midst of all this hype”? It honestly felt like you are sitting at the center of the universe. By the way, much better outdoors than indoors at Atlanta. Blimps and planes everywhere overhead until the skies all mysteriously cleared right before game time and you just knew something was coming….a B2 bomber fly over. Amazing. 

All that is actually cool. Would be even better without all the people.

[SoCal Deek]

Just now, BRH said:

All that is actually cool. Would be even better without all the people.

I hear ya….but the people is what made it really fun. The Cowboys fans were very good natured. The Super Bowl prices tend to eliminate the typical drunken riff raff. And contrary to what many might say, we weren’t surrounded by disinterested corporate types. Everyone around us was just glad to be there. It was fantastic! 

[Mr Info]

I am a long-time season ticket holder with 4 seats (2 lower bowl & 2 clubs) and hoping to hit the lottery if the Bills make it. As @SoCal Deekand others have related, the SB experience is phenomenal. TV is fine but, IMO, nothing beats being at a game. 
Just found out that Breeze airways flies direct from Richmond to Phoenix starting Feb 10…what a coincidence! Will book that on Tue if the Bills win Monday. Can always go somewhere else if the Bills get upset.

[Albany,n.y.]

14 minutes ago, SoCal Deek said:

I hear ya….but the people is what made it really fun. The Cowboys fans were very good natured. The Super Bowl prices tend to eliminate the typical drunken riff raff. And contrary to what many might say, we weren’t surrounded by disinterested corporate types. Everyone around us was just glad to be there. It was fantastic! 

The 2 years we had tickets from the Bills we had Bills fans around us.  When I went to SBXXV I used the Disney package & was the last Bills fan before the Giants package, so I had Bills fans to the left & Giants fans to the right, it was fun talking with both.  For the Atlanta game we were among corporate types & they didn't understand cheering & me yelling "They're playing the wrong Shout Song" after the Bills 1st score. In NJ, I joined in with the scattered Seahawks fans (I had Denver fans on my left & Seahawks fans on my right) because if the Seahawks won I'd win a pool that I put $10 in & got back $300.  In Santa Clara I was neutral but our StubHub tickets were from Carolina, so we were surrounded by disappointed Panthers fans. 

[Motorin']

10 hours ago, NickelCity said:

If the Bills make it I'll fly back to Buffalo to watch in a bar. Which to choose? 🤔

 

I already bought cheap, fully refundable flights to Buffalo for Super Bowl weekend through part of the following week. 

 

Cause you never know. 

[TBBills]

No the Super Bowl isn't for football fans, it's for people that want to go to an expensive party and say they were at the Super Bowl.  

 

Best way to watch the Super Bowl will always be from home.

[Albany,n.y.]

1 minute ago, TBBills said:

No the Super Bowl isn't for football fans, it's for people that want to go to an expensive party and say they were at the Super Bowl.  

 

Best way to watch the Super Bowl will always be from home.

With the exception of Atlanta, every Super Bowl I've been to I was surrounded by real football fans, mostly for one or the other team.  Don't knock something until you've tried it.  Obviously from a financial standpoint it's better to be home, but for enjoyment of the game nothing beats being there.