Jerome007 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 (edited) Wow. Big corps are impersonal and the heads and shareholders never see the consumers. Just numbers to them. Many issues on its own. But here the lot owner knows many of the Bills fans, it is an event that binds the community. It sucks, really, to charge that high. No matter what 'market dictates". Capitalism doesn't ALWAYS mean to get the most $$$ every time, excluding all other consideration. My first Bills game, I met the owner of a lot at the 7/11, and he invited me to his lot, tailgating with all the fans there that basically camp out for every season opener. I came back each year after that. I hope it's not him! He was a great guy, as were all the peeps there. Edited January 16 by Jerome007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WickedGame Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Control the supply, dictate the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardyBoy Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 18 minutes ago, RkFast said: This bothers me more than Ticketmaster fees. At least there, Im getting something I never had before they were around. Access to any ticket, for any game or show, anytime. Those of us GenXers and older know what getting tixx for events used to be like, especially popular games and concerts. But now I can snap my fingers and have access to anything. So its a lot of $$ but theres a value there. Parking? Putting aside inflation, what am I getting for the parking markup Im paying now that I didnt get before, especially for playoff games? Zero. Same spot, same lot, same everything. Its a straight moneygrab. The money grab is the lack of adequate rapid public transportation and the building codes and ordances that require a certain number of parking spots per new construction and the highway system. Bunch of stuff on YouTube about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FergusontoButler Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Don't know the situation and $150 is crazy - but on the flip side maybe he only had half as many spots as normal because of the snow. So in his mind he's just trying to clear what he normally does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeAndy Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 FYI: Anyone is allowed to park in my driveway for free and walk up to the stadium. Side note: I don’t live in Buffalo. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitzboy54 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 8 minutes ago, TheyCallMeAndy said: FYI: Anyone is allowed to park in my driveway for free and walk up to the stadium. Side note: I don’t live in Buffalo. Same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 It's getting to be highway robbery going to these games nowadays. Everything keeps going up...tickets, parking, concessions. I've had a lot of fun going to games over the years and have a lot of great memories but once the new stadium opens I AM OUT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 It’s price gouging and it’s their right but that pretty crappy to do to fellow bills fans. We couldn’t get in our normal lot but ended up paying $50 so can’t complain too much 23 minutes ago, TheyCallMeAndy said: FYI: Anyone is allowed to park in my driveway for free and walk up to the stadium. Side note: I don’t live in Buffalo. Will you provide a shuttle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 (edited) If you don't like the price then don't pay it. Park somewhere else. I don't understand why this is a topic of discussion. If I lived next to the stadium I'd ask $1000 because it's my house and I can do whatever I want. If you are dumb enough to pay it then that's on you Edited January 16 by KDIGGZ 1 2 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popcornpam Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 3 hours ago, teef said: you should have seen what people were charging for parking when the pga was in town here. I took the shuttle to the PGA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iinii Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 55 minutes ago, WickedGame said: Control the supply, dictate the price. The American Way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionC3 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 13 hours ago, Liberal Bob said: Yes I could not believe what the parking attendant told me what the cost for parking would be at corner of SW and Abbott rd would be. Yes I understand that a property owner can charge what the market will tolerate but come on talk about screwing Bills fans. Parking was at a premium with all of the snow but this business took it to bills fans. Was that the KK food mart? Or the Mobil? I wouldn’t patronize either of those businesses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheektowaga Chad Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Cost of parking on lots is something that should really be looked at the cost is getting crazy for what's needed, plus it hinders the development of prime land a lot of times In fact it incentivizes lack of development, why build something when your only expense can be property tax and whatever you pay for an attendant or two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 19 minutes ago, SectionC3 said: Was that the KK food mart? Or the Mobil? I wouldn’t patronize either of those businesses. I usually do twin oaks, but i ended up at kk mart since a couple friends park there. It was 70 bucks. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uticaclub Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Park somewhere else 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Jerk Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 You coulda bought two Dipset hoodies with that 150, ya dig? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 I saw several houses on Big Tree w $30 and $40 signs, so there were options (and when we rolled by at 11:45 they were wide open). 🤔 I would say that for this game, lot owners had added costs (plowing, shoveling, etc) and lost spots because of all the snow piled up. 🤷♂️ $150 is waaay too much though, unless you’re in an RV and there for a few days 🤣🙌 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberal Bob Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 5 hours ago, SectionC3 said: Was that the KK food mart? Or the Mobil? I wouldn’t patronize either of those businesses. It was the mobil station Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbitmic Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Maybe the guy charging $150 was catering to Steeler fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullim4 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 13 minutes ago, frostbitmic said: Maybe the guy charging $150 was catering to Steeler fans. You know, that's actually not a bad idea. Quiz the driver in with a random question that only a Bills fan would know the answer to. Who was the best punter during the drought? Name one TBD whipping boy from the last five years. (I would guess this year's is Von?) Who was the K-Gun named after? Who was the linebacker on the Miami Dolphins that gave Bills fans the finger during the 90s? Did OJ really do it? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 3 hours ago, sullim4 said: You know, that's actually not a bad idea. Quiz the driver in with a random question that only a Bills fan would know the answer to. Who was the best punter during the drought? Name one TBD whipping boy from the last five years. (I would guess this year's is Von?) Who was the K-Gun named after? Who was the linebacker on the Miami Dolphins that gave Bills fans the finger during the 90s? Did OJ really do it? Which Bills QB did not study his playbook. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 I parked for free. Same place I do every game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 1 minute ago, Not at the table Karlos said: I parked for free. Same place I do every game. California road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 (edited) Just now, Buffalo716 said: California road Nope. I used to be the only person that parked where I do. Now there’s a bunch of people that are most likely going to ruin it. Edited January 17 by Not at the table Karlos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 20 hours ago, Limeaid said: The johns cost $20 but they are silver plated. Gold plated seems more fitting...😏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsatlastin2018 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 On 1/15/2024 at 11:54 PM, Liberal Bob said: Yes I could not believe what the parking attendant told me what the cost for parking would be at corner of SW and Abbott rd would be. Yes I understand that a property owner can charge what the market will tolerate but come on talk about screwing Bills fans. Parking was at a premium with all of the snow but this business took it to bills fans. I don’t think many Bills fans have any grasp on the financial realities that come with: a) the closer you get to the SB; b) the new Stadium. Prices are going up exponentially! Pay or get out of the way. EVERYTHING will be more; with Ticket prices- much, much more. This is the big boy NFL pants reality that several franchises are already dealing with! Get ready and don’t act surprised. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Buffalo Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Any tips for tomorrow's game? Usually park on Big Tree Rd but wondering how many will actually be available after all the snow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra Foothills Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 On 1/15/2024 at 8:54 PM, Liberal Bob said: Yes I could not believe what the parking attendant told me what the cost for parking would be at corner of SW and Abbott rd would be. Yes I understand that a property owner can charge what the market will tolerate but come on talk about screwing Bills fans. Parking was at a premium with all of the snow but this business took it to bills fans. Do we have corroboration here or is this hearsay? Did anyone else pay $150? Was anyone told that parking was $150? I'm in a bit of a state of shock on this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 On 1/16/2024 at 11:24 PM, Just Jack said: Which Bills QB did not study his playbook. Billy Joe Hobert. I'll take "Crappy Bills QBs" for $600, Alex. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 52 minutes ago, One Buffalo said: Any tips for tomorrow's game? Usually park on Big Tree Rd but wondering how many will actually be available after all the snow? There were still 6 or 7 houses offering parking last week on Big Tree, most were $40. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boater Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 $150..? That's just nuts! If I were attending the game, I would park at McKinley Mall and take the shuttle. It just makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T master Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 On 1/15/2024 at 10:54 PM, Liberal Bob said: Yes I could not believe what the parking attendant told me what the cost for parking would be at corner of SW and Abbott rd would be. Yes I understand that a property owner can charge what the market will tolerate but come on talk about screwing Bills fans. Parking was at a premium with all of the snow but this business took it to bills fans. Did they have to clear the lot $$, do they have to take into consideration if some drunk fan falls & may get a law suit, will they have to pick up beer cans & garbage after the game will they have to fix their front yard after the season is over ? Every thing costs more now !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let's Go Buffalo Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 That's only $100 less than I paid for my first pickup! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gomper Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 On 1/17/2024 at 4:20 AM, Not at the table Karlos said: I parked for free. Same place I do every game. I think I know where you're talking about. If it's the same place, the walk isn't too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chongli Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 27 minutes ago, Let's Go Buffalo said: That's only $100 less than I paid for my first pickup! I paid $100 for my first car: a 1976 Buick Century Special Edition. This was 1992 though, lol! Had great tires, but I learned it needed $1,000 of work to pass inspection. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionC3 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 On 1/17/2024 at 4:20 AM, Not at the table Karlos said: I parked for free. Same place I do every game. I’m gonna guess either Airmont (where you will not get a ticket) or the MAC (where you’re likely to get a ticket today). 16 hours ago, One Buffalo said: Any tips for tomorrow's game? Usually park on Big Tree Rd but wondering how many will actually be available after all the snow? Stadium lots. Should be better than last week. Based on how the sheriffs had Abbott closed yesterday, I think the bills will open the bus lot to cars for this game. Should create hundreds of additional parking spots. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 On 1/16/2024 at 12:58 AM, ExiledInIllinois said: How was ECC? That's not a bad walk. My 85 year old father always had a grand or more in his pocket. Something about being born during the Great Depression or something. 😆 Grand father? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Supply and demand. You can imagine that most private parking has 5 feet of snow in their front yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionC3 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 16 hours ago, Sierra Foothills said: Do we have corroboration here or is this hearsay? Did anyone else pay $150? Was anyone told that parking was $150? I'm in a bit of a state of shock on this. I know those guys at that store. I don’t doubt it for a second. 24 minutes ago, wjag said: Supply and demand. You can imagine that most private parking has 5 feet of snow in their front yards. A lot of them were plowed out as of yesterday. On 1/17/2024 at 4:22 AM, Buffalo716 said: California road No. You’ll get towed or ticketed. Unless you’re in that little nook across from stepping stone. Which is not a bad idea. Also beaching it at stepping stone might work, too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentEdwardsCheckDownOn4th Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Horton Avenue is free to park. The walk is kinda far but at least half of the walk is on residential streets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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