Tastes Like Chicken Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 The beer has gone up to $8! :cuss: That's almost a 15% increase from last year's price of $7. Great reward for fans of a team that went 5-11. Still no jumbotrons, still no digital audio, same lines at restrooms. But- there is now Johnny Rockets food. :excited: Snyder bought Johnny Rockets recently, in case you didn't know already. Guess who's paying for it? :doh: Oh, and the beer I had sported a nifty 75th anniversary logo. I guess the empty beer bottle is supposed to be a collectors' item? Well, I guess I'll be doing more tailgating and I for one, will severely curb my beer drinking inside the stadium. Snyder, go **** yourself!! :finger: :nutkick: :slap: EDIT: Found this after digging around some. Here's some information, it's a little outdated (2005) but shows the prices for every NFL team. Also shows the cost of attendance for a family of four. "TMR's exclusive Fan Cost Index survey, now in its 13th year, tracks the cost of attendance for a family of four. The FCI includes: four average-price tickets; four small soft drinks; two small beers; four hot dogs; two game programs; parking; and two adult-size caps." http://www.teammarketing.com/fci.cf...=fci_nfl_05.cfm We are second highest in the league of 32 teams, overall. Us: $389; league average: $329. At the time our beer was $7; the league average: $5.52. Hot dog: $5 (or $6 if you want beef); league avg: $3.53. The only team with a higher cost was New England. I think they've won the Super Bowl a few times recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrfriedm Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 I have tried to be a Snyder suppoter. I think that he has done everthing he can to help get this team back to the Super Bowl, however; I too am tired of this crap where he seems to almost be taking advantage of his enourmously faithful and devoted fan base. There is no reason the Redskins should have the (or one of the) most expensive Ticket prices, Parking prices, refreshment prices, souviner prices, etc. in the entire league. Dan's advisors really need to have a talking to him before he starts to drive a lot of people out of the games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synergist Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 UGH... Thats just stupid, 8.00 beer Thats why I do my drinking in the parking lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 You could try not drinking. Try it for one game. You'd be surprised at how much more of it your remember. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mass_SkinsFan Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 I think this is hillarious. I know I'm in the minority but I go to sporting events to actually WATCH the GAME, not to get hammered on over-priced, watered-down, alcoholic beverages. If you don't like what the concessions stands are charging for beer, DON'T BUY IT. Get yourself drunk in the parking lot ahead of time (just don't do it when the Skins come here to New England in OCt) or stay home and get hammered watching the game on TV if the alcohol intake is so much a part of what you need to have a good time watching the game. Nobody is forcing you to buy the product. If you don't like the price, don't pay it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsFTW Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Good thing you guys don't live where I do. A beer in a bar costs 8-15 bucks here and thats usually a 16oz or smaller mug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 I think this is hillarious. I know I'm in the minority but I go to sporting events to actually WATCH the GAME, not to get hammered on over-priced, watered-down, alcoholic beverages. If you don't like what the concessions stands are charging for beer, DON'T BUY IT. Get yourself drunk in the parking lot ahead of time (just don't do it when the Skins come here to New England in OCt) or stay home and get hammered watching the game on TV if the alcohol intake is so much a part of what you need to have a good time watching the game.Nobody is forcing you to buy the product. If you don't like the price, don't pay it. Wow. A post from MSF that I agree with 100%. The apocalypse can't be far off now. Well stated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tastes Like Chicken Posted August 19, 2007 Author Share Posted August 19, 2007 UGH... Thats just stupid, 8.00 beer Thats why I do my drinking in the parking lot. If you don't like the price, don't pay it. I agree, and I think that a lot of folks will feel this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSF Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Not surprised! I couldn't believe the increase in price for just one Parking Passes on stubhub.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAFGA Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Johnny Rocket's is awful. It's really no different from the other consession stands. The fries are awful and they really don't offer anything more than the other places. Yuck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFKFedEx Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 I love beer like I love oxygen. However, a few years back I realized that beer in FedEx Field is an unnecessary inconvenience when you weigh in the 1) cost 2) game time lost due to pisser lines 3)warm beer The beer that the walk around vendors sell is often warm, because they pulled it right out of the box 5 minutes b/f it gets into your hands. The draft beer stands on the concourses always seem to have lines, leading to more game time lost. I love to drink beer at Nats games b/c there are never lines at the urinals or the draft stands. $5.50 is about what you'd pay for 16 ounces in most bars when you include tipping. I limit my beer drinking to the tailgate only when I'm in Raljon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worstSeat Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Nobody is forcing you to buy the product. If you don't like the price, don't pay it. Not quite true. You're stuck there for three hours. It's not like beer is the only thing that's overpriced. It would be more fun to down a few dogs and a coke while you're watching (and remembering), but I usually grab some fast food on the way over, and once snuck in granola bars, for heaven's sake. The insane prices do drive down my enjoyment of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stwasm Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 The beer has gone up to $8! :cuss: That's almost a 15% increase from last year's price of $7. Great reward for fans of a team that went 5-11. Still no jumbotrons, still no digital audio, same lines at restrooms. But- there is now Johnny Rockets food. :excited: Snyder bought Johnny Rockets recently, in case you didn't know already. Guess who's paying for it? :doh: Oh, and the beer I had sported a nifty 75th anniversary logo. I guess the empty beer bottle is supposed to be a collectors' item? Well, I guess I'll be doing more tailgating and I for one, will severely curb my beer drinking inside the stadium. Snyder, go **** yourself!! :finger: :nutkick: :slap: It's either higher, across-the-board prices for a new jumbotron or $8 beers, I guess. Also, for $10, that Johnny Rockets burger better be phenomenal. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stwasm Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 I think this is hillarious. I know I'm in the minority but I go to sporting events to actually WATCH the GAME, not to get hammered on over-priced, watered-down, alcoholic beverages. If you don't like what the concessions stands are charging for beer, DON'T BUY IT. Get yourself drunk in the parking lot ahead of time (just don't do it when the Skins come here to New England in OCt) or stay home and get hammered watching the game on TV if the alcohol intake is so much a part of what you need to have a good time watching the game.Nobody is forcing you to buy the product. If you don't like the price, don't pay it. The voice of reason chimes in! I actually agree with you here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tastes Like Chicken Posted August 19, 2007 Author Share Posted August 19, 2007 2) game time lost due to pisser lines Experiencing season tickets in my own name for the first time, the walk up to row 26 of section 425 convinced me that I must train my bladder to work at 178% efficiency this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnick Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 I noticed that both video screens has dots on them where they were going "bad". They tried to run replays much faster (Except the Campbell injury). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 I noticed that both video screens has dots on them where they were going "bad". They tried to run replays much faster (Except the Campbell injury). ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mass_SkinsFan Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Not quite true. You're stuck there for three hours. It's not like beer is the only thing that's overpriced. It would be more fun to down a few dogs and a coke while you're watching (and remembering), but I usually grab some fast food on the way over, and once snuck in granola bars, for heaven's sake.The insane prices do drive down my enjoyment of the game. Can I make a suggestion.... If the food & drink are that important to your experience, find a good sports bar or restaurant that shows the games on a large HD tv and go there instead; because it really seems like you're more interested in the edibles than the game itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnick Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 ??? I know the 1st post was about Beer. But, I figured it wasn't worth starting a thread over. Our video screens are kind of pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLongshot Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 I don't bother with concessions at the game, since I'm there to see the game and waiting in long-ass lines to get overpriced food and miss part of the game flies in the face of that. I expect concessions at most places to be overpriced, since they know you don't have options. To expect otherwise would be silly. If you don't like the prices, don't pay them. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan07 Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 I think this is hillarious. I know I'm in the minority but I go to sporting events to actually WATCH the GAME, not to get hammered on over-priced, watered-down, alcoholic beverages. If you don't like what the concessions stands are charging for beer, DON'T BUY IT. Get yourself drunk in the parking lot ahead of time (just don't do it when the Skins come here to New England in OCt) or stay home and get hammered watching the game on TV if the alcohol intake is so much a part of what you need to have a good time watching the game.Nobody is forcing you to buy the product. If you don't like the price, don't pay it. amen to that man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbcbu Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 When i go to the game i tailgate before and after the game. So i eat and drink before going in. That way i dont have pay for the insane prices and i dont miss any of the game. Then once the game is over i go back to eating and drinking in the parking lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnick Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Agreed. Been a season ticket holder for awhile. Tailgate early, especially this time of year. Too most of your eating and drinking out there. Then go in, get a nice soda or something for the game.....and watch all the suckers use the bathroom 10 times while you don't miss anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tastes Like Chicken Posted August 19, 2007 Author Share Posted August 19, 2007 I don't bother with concessions at the game, since I'm there to see the game and waiting in long-ass lines to get overpriced food and miss part of the game flies in the face of that.I expect concessions at most places to be overpriced, since they know you don't have options. To expect otherwise would be silly. If you don't like the prices, don't pay them. Jason At a football game, vendors now carry boxes of ice and beer to sell to the patrons; this does not involve standing in line. I understand that the price will be higher than the liquor store down the road; but $8/beer is highway robbery and thinking such does not make one less of a fan, or an alcoholic (contrary to the beliefs of the righteous). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 It always amazes me to see people get all bent out of shape over prices at "Attractions" so to speak. Premium entertainment carries a premium price for the goodies associated with them. Go to any high end resort, amusment park, on cruise ship, and you get hammered for your drinks and food. Why should football games be any different then everything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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