worm Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I wanted to start a poll on this to see what people really plan on doing. If we are gonna complain and Hold 'em, just let them go or buy them and resell them. Plus this will possibly give the people on the waiting list something to look forward to. My answer: I'm gonna keep my tickets and plan on having a great time. I'll just spend more time in the parking lot before and after the game watching my DirecTV Sunday Ticket to make up for the $10 hike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwebst1 Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I'm not happy with the increase, but I have to keep my tickets. I look forward to those days too much to get rid of them for an extra $400 or so.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worm Posted March 10, 2006 Author Share Posted March 10, 2006 i was expecting more negativity.. (aka bump) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I'm holding and, due to all the disgruntled ticket-holders, hoping for a sweet upgrade. If that makes me a turd, so be it. I love the Skins too much to bail. I'm not a Snyder fan. I wasn't a Cooke fan. I was, and always have been, a REDSKINS fan. I waited for many years to get tickets. If the prices go up, I pay. I may not be thrilled about it, but I will pay. Do I think that the increase of $100.00 for parking sucks? Sure do. But you can't put a dollar figure on the joy that tailgating with my friends brings to me, so I will pay that too. I love going to the games. IMHO anybody who say's they'd rather "sit home and watch it on TV" is either lying, or just doesn't get it. There is no substitute for being at the game, watching action live. I had the good fortune of scoring tickets to a few games at RFK, many, many years before becoming a season-ticket holder myself. I'm sure the NFC Championship game looked good, on TV, but it was REAL good at the stadium. Let's fast forward to this past season, when we completed the sweep of the Cowboys, and got our revenge on the Giants, that looked pretty sweet on TV, (I record all of the games), let me tell you, it was a hell of a lot sweeter watching from section 431. FedEx isn't the most modern stadium, nor fan friendly. I don't care. I don't care about the amenities. I don't care about the price of beer and food. I don't care about the long walk up the ramps, or the long walk to my truck. I don't care about the quality of the food, or the crowds, or the lines in the bathroom. But all of the fades in the background, when the whistle blows. It's our House and I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Money Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I'm holding and, due to all the disgruntled ticket-holders, hoping for a sweet upgrade. If that makes me a turd, so be it. I love the Skins too much to bail. I'm not a Snyder fan. I wasn't a Cooke fan. I was, and always have been, a REDSKINS fan. I waited for many years to get tickets. If the prices go up, I pay. I may not be thrilled about it, but I will pay. Do I think that the increase of $100.00 for parking sucks? Sure do. But you can't put a dollar figure on the joy that tailgating with my friends brings to me, so I will pay that too. I love going to the games. IMHO anybody who say's they'd rather "sit home and watch it on TV" is either lying, or just doesn't get it. There is no substitute for being at the game, watching action live. I had the good fortune of scoring tickets to a few games at RFK, many, many years before becoming a season-ticket holder myself. I'm sure the NFC Championship game looked good, on TV, but it was REAL good at the stadium. Let's fast forward to this past season, when we completed the sweep of the Cowboys, and got our revenge on the Giants, that looked pretty sweet on TV, (I record all of the games), let me tell you, it was a hell of a lot sweeter watching from section 431. FedEx isn't the most modern stadium, nor fan friendly. I don't care. I don't care about the amenities. I don't care about the price of beer and food. I don't care about the long walk up the ramps, or the long walk to my truck. I don't care about the quality of the food, or the crowds, or the lines in the bathroom. But all of the fades in the background, when the whistle blows. It's our House and I love it! I think that about sums it up :applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetoaster Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I waited too damn long to get my tickets to give them up. I don't really mind the increase, this past year was so much fun, i'll deal with it. I'll just make up the difference by drinking cheaper beer in the parking lot.:2drunks: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psu2008 Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I got tickets prior to the 2002 season and no way ill ever give them up even if I have to starve/never get married. hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF44 Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I'm holding and, due to all the disgruntled ticket-holders, hoping for a sweet upgrade. If that makes me a turd, so be it. I love the Skins too much to bail. I'm not a Snyder fan. I wasn't a Cooke fan. I was, and always have been, a REDSKINS fan. I waited for many years to get tickets. If the prices go up, I pay. I may not be thrilled about it, but I will pay. Do I think that the increase of $100.00 for parking sucks? Sure do. But you can't put a dollar figure on the joy that tailgating with my friends brings to me, so I will pay that too. I love going to the games. IMHO anybody who say's they'd rather "sit home and watch it on TV" is either lying, or just doesn't get it. There is no substitute for being at the game, watching action live. I had the good fortune of scoring tickets to a few games at RFK, many, many years before becoming a season-ticket holder myself. I'm sure the NFC Championship game looked good, on TV, but it was REAL good at the stadium. Let's fast forward to this past season, when we completed the sweep of the Cowboys, and got our revenge on the Giants, that looked pretty sweet on TV, (I record all of the games), let me tell you, it was a hell of a lot sweeter watching from section 431. FedEx isn't the most modern stadium, nor fan friendly. I don't care. I don't care about the amenities. I don't care about the price of beer and food. I don't care about the long walk up the ramps, or the long walk to my truck. I don't care about the quality of the food, or the crowds, or the lines in the bathroom. But all of the fades in the background, when the whistle blows. It's our House and I love it! :applause::notworthy:notworthy:notworthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DButz65 Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 My season tickets have been in my family for a very long time, HOLDING 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewCliche21 Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Not having season tickets, and desperately wanting them, I think that it's almost like a celebrity complaining that the cost of his private jet went up. yes, I am 21, but I do pay student loans, rent, utilities (Which are about to go up 72%, thanks BG&E!), etc. Still I have a fund for Redskins tickets when they become available. It's a simple case of supply and demand. Do the prices suck? Yes. But where else are you going to get them? I think that the best judge of value for a ticket is this: Would it be worth the ticket/parking/etc. price in order to see the Redskins crush the Cowboys again? I thought so. To put it bluntly: If you don't want your tickets, then I'll take them. Otherwise, stop complaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DButz65 Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Not having season tickets, and desperately wanting them, I think that it's almost like a celebrity complaining that the cost of his private jet went up. yes, I am 21, but I do pay student loans, rent, utilities (Which are about to go up 72%, thanks BG&E!), etc. Still I have a fund for Redskins tickets when they become available. It's a simple case of supply and demand. Do the prices suck? Yes. But where else are you going to get them? I think that the best judge of value for a ticket is this: Would it be worth the ticket/parking/etc. price in order to see the Redskins crush the Cowboys again? I thought so. To put it bluntly: If you don't want your tickets, then I'll take them. Otherwise, stop complaining. Read EACH post in this thread, (SO FAR) no one is complaining lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewCliche21 Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Read EACH post in this thread, (SO FAR) no one is complaining lol Sorry, I don't remember every season ticket holder posting in this thread. A lot of people have complained both on the boards and others that I've spoken to outside of the forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNut73 Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I'm holding. Spent 15 years on the waiting list. Paid double, triple, quadruple the face value to get into games at RFK. Hell, I'm still saving money at these prices compared to the RFK days:) As long as Gibbs is here, I'd pay just about any price. We're close gentlemen, real close...and I wanna be there for this year's NFC Championship Game at FedEx (at face value, not scouring the internet looking for tix). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsair_joe Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I'm keeping mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Adama Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Dang, I would love to buy someone's season tickets. I usually buy invidividual tickets to games anywhere from 1 to 4 times a year for me and my wife. The only time the Ticket Office calls me is for the Super-Premium Mega-Dollar Suite boxes or something. That or the Obstructed View seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinsNation Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Im sad to announce that my family is not renewing them this year. Our seats were awesome too. They were section 127 row 13. The face value jumped from $79 to $108. My father has had season tix since 1992 and its a sad day for our family. With the jump totaling a $600 increase for the season he refuses to pay the hike. At first I was angered but I do understand his point of view. Usually I go to his place and give him the cash for the upcoming game a few days ahead of time and he hands over those particular tickets (2 for each game). He never went since the team moved to FEDEX...its either I go or we try to find a buyer. But he doesnt want to be out $2,200.00 from now until August. He said that if I could write him a check for the total then we'd stick with them. I dont have $2,200 to spend on tix right now so they are history. He is an old-timer who is very stingy with his money so I understand this, unfortunatly. One of his issues is that he cant sell nor do either of us want to go to the preseason junk and have to pay $432 for all 4 of the tickets (2 for each game). That is $432 hard earned dollars that MUST be paid and he/we agree that its BS. ....fortunatly for me though...one of my good buddy's has his company tix that are Jack Nicholson seats (2nd row at the 50 yd line)...so i can still enjoy with him on occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnacpa Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Im sad to announce that my family is not renewing them this year. Our seats were awesome too. They were section 127 row 13. The face value jumped from $79 to $108. My father has had season tix since 1992 and its a sad day for our family. With the jump totaling a $600 increase for the season he refuses to pay the hike. At first I was angered but I do understand his point of view. Usually I go to his place and give him the cash for the upcoming game a few days ahead of time and he hands over those particular tickets (2 for each game). He never went since the team moved to FEDEX...its either I go or we try to find a buyer. But he doesnt want to be out $2,200.00 from now until August. He said that if I could write him a check for the total then we'd stick with them. I dont have $2,200 to spend on tix right now so they are history. He is an old-timer who is very stingy with his money so I understand this, unfortunatly. One of his issues is that he cant sell nor do either of us want to go to the preseason junk and have to pay $432 for all 4 of the tickets (2 for each game). That is $432 hard earned dollars that MUST be paid and he/we agree that its BS. ....fortunatly for me though...one of my good buddy's has his company tix that are Jack Nicholson seats (2nd row at the 50 yd line)...so i can still enjoy with him on occasion. If I were facing the same situation - I would sell the tickets as a season package, not game by game. This still keeps the rights to the tickets in your family should you change your mind. Additionally, should the skins make the playoffs, you still have first dibs. I prefer to continue going to the games and will keep my tickets, but I don't think I would give them up considering how long it took to get off the waiting list in the first place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMetal Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Folding. 3 hour commute + baby daughter + prohibitive expense = thanks for the memories Whoever ends up with our seats in 308, enjoy them in good health... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark327 Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Im buying and reselling 1/2 the season , like i've been doing for the past 4 yrs. I've been on the waiting list to long (10 yrs ) to totally give up on going to the one thing i look forward to every fall. besides except for that damn P.G. E&A tax that was put on the invoice this year, my hit wasn't to bad . $5 per ticket (4) and $10 for parking , i can't complain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan44 Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I'm keeping mine, thank you very much. You will only get my season tickets if you pry them away from my cold, dead fingers. I was on the waiting list for 22 years. I waited TOO long for them to give them up now. And besides, I just renewed my contract for another 10 years on my Club seats, so I ain't going NOWHERE!!!!!! What's also nice about my contract is that my tickets can't go up anymore then 3% a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinsNation Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I'm keeping mine, thank you very much.You will only get my season tickets if you pry them away from my cold, dead fingers. I was on the waiting list for 22 years. I waited TOO long for them to give them up now. And besides, I just renewed my contract for another 10 years on my Club seats, so I ain't going NOWHERE!!!!!! What's also nice about my contract is that my tickets can't go up anymore then 3% a year. I wish i had your deal.....a 40% increase is a scary thought. $30 a ticket is highway robbery....Snyder is a crook. :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallntfox Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I've had season tix in my family since the '50's.......and I can honestly say that this is the first time we have given thought to not renewing some or all of them. I remember when ES Members were guessing a $5 to $10 increase......nobody in their wildest dreams predicted that the Belt Buckle Kid would have enough gall and greed to raise tickets and parking 40%. There is a reason why he is a rich man...but there is also a reason why so many in the community despise him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepo11 Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 does anyone have a detailed breakdown of how exactly all the prices went up? like i know the $79 are now like $109....but does anyone know how much the $44 went up to on the $54 went up to etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNatsFan Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I'm keeping mine, but I'm going to have to sell some in order to afford to do it. We've had tickets in the family since the first year in DC in 1937. It's now a huge struggle to justify the expense. By the way, in the mid eighties, when I first had the opportunity to go to the games regularly, the tickets were $18 each. This is tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Wow, 80 percent plus keeping and less than 20 percent selling. Snyder may have known the market could bear it. When these results are different, expect the team to come out with a quick note saying they've reconsidered and lowered prices. Marketplace rules all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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