Poll: How much money do you estimate you have spent on the "Washington Redskins" in your lifetime?

[Commander PK]

Lockout time seems like a great time to ask a question like this.

This would be anything you have ever bought in your lifetime that was directly related to your being a fan of the "Washington Redskins" to include tickets and merchandise.

Some members ideas of what is "related" will no doubt be different than others.

[PleaseGoForTheWin]

Interesting questions. Definitely less than $5K, perhaps even less than $1K. Doesn't mean, however, that I haven't invested hundreds, if not thousands, of hours following the team, agonizing of games, etc.

[Commander PK]

I have spent somewhere in the ballpark of 5 grand on merchandise and tickets. Never been a season ticket holder.

[GhostofSparta]

Personally, I've bought myself a couple of hats, and a jersey, worth less than $100. Plus supplies for a couple of ES Tailgates that are probably less than $100 (but not directly Redskins related). However, For Christmas/birthday I've gotten a jersey, a couple of hats, etc. So probably about $2-300 spent for me by others.

So overall, I'd say I've easily spent less than $5k on merchandise. But I'm only 26 and have been poor most of my life.

[Conn]

Interestingly, I've invested very little money, in the grand scheme of things, in the Skins. Mostly because since I was little, I've received all of my Redskins merch as gifts from family/friends who don't know what else to get me. And man, I've gotten a LOT of stuff. More than I need, and more than I would ever buy even if I had to. Now those family/friends have probably spent a LOT on Skins stuff for me, which is ironic since outside of my Dad and brother, none of them are Skins fans On the flip side, its all I ever get for gifts. But I'm fine with that.

But the heartache, drama, and emotions/emotional attachment tied to this team far exceed anything that money would represent.

[RFKFedEx]

Excluding travel expenses I'd be in the 10k bracket, but I've been to quite a few road games over the years. Can't imagine what my family has spent on ST's since Griffith Stadium. Thank you grandpa for keeping the tix till my dad could take over the account in the 80s.

[jflow78]

I haven't spent a lot of money either. Living out of Virginia since I turned 18 has pretty much negated the opportunity for season tickets, and that's where most of the spending would probably come from, I'd assume.

[RFKFedEx]

If you don't spend money $ on travel, merchandise, concessions at the games, Sunday Ticket (for out of town fans); fandom today offers more for less money than ever before. We have so many outlets these days to get our dose of Redskins. If you know when and where to buy game tickets, it costs proportionately less than what you would have paid 20 yeara ago IMO.

[RabidFan]

I spent money on two Jerseys...a Daryl Grant and a #56 and put LAVAR on the back cause that prick wouldn't sell his naming rights.....that ***** has been in the closet forever...and eff that sum****. LOL

[dubskin]

I go to at least 2-3 games a year at a couple of grand a game for great seats, transportation, lodging, food, bets,and intertainment. I would miss the games, but I might like to see the season canceled. It would save me a lot of money and I might like to see how the owners and players feel after not making any money this year. I'd go to more college games (or trips to Vegas). In fact the only people I'd feel a little sorry for are the folks that make there living working at the games.

[RedBeast]

My Redskins football card collection has been valued at over $20,000 which goes to my son when I pass on.

I dropped my season tickets and reduced spend on gear a few years ago after multiple season ticket issues. In the end the TO asked how they could "correct the issue" (after MANY issues). I said I want upgrades to the lower bowl and they gave me the 3 years in the Club BS deal. I said lower bowl or I drop my seats. They said no go. I dropped my seats. Hasta pendejos. I now buy great seats in the lower bowl as I need them and make it a special day for my son and I (we will both get a new jerseys, but not a $300 ones). My daughter used to come to games but hasn't for a few years now - she is probably the smart one.

I have loyalty to the team, but a fool and his money soon part. I was tired of being a fool.

[B55Green]

I'd say about 12 with all the tickets, photos, jerseys and other stuff.

[scruffylookin]

I had two club seats for the first 5 years of the stadium. That money, unwisely spent in retrospect, is what pushed me over 20k.

[Ashburn Dave]

We're season ticket holders so easily $20,000+

I love my Skins so a winning season and being competitive in the playoffs is priceless for us.

[SWFLSkins]

Personally, I've bought myself a couple of hats, and a jersey, worth less than $100. Plus supplies for a couple of ES Tailgates that are probably less than $100 (but not directly Redskins related). However, For Christmas/birthday I've gotten a jersey, a couple of hats, etc. So probably about $2-300 spent for me by others.

So overall, I'd say I've easily spent less than $5k on merchandise. But I'm only 26 and have been poor most of my life.

Sorry for the derail here, but "poor most your life"? Have you enjoyed a roof over your head? a warm bed on cold nights? a clean glass of water to drink and clean water to bathe in? Then your definition of poor is twisted. visit here and give it some thought.

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=clean+water+crisis&aq=6&oq=clean+water

Great thread btw, and I have spent too much money on the Redskins IMO.

[ixcuincle]

Less than 50 bucks. Probably 20 or 25.

Redskins teddy bear, Redskins hoodie, Redskins cup. I believe that is it. Did get a Joe Gibbs signature but spent nothing to get that.

[ComManDersFan57]

Season tickets for many years = 20,000+. Ouch!

[psu2008]

Season tickets for nine years, tailgating expenses and a lot of merchandise. $20,000+

[Hunter_R]

Let's see... I was in the single digits back when I lived in DC in the 80s... I'd have to say I've not given the skins one rat cent. That's not going to change any time soon.

[MumboSauce]

I've probably only been to 7games (two pre-season) or so in my lifetime(34) enjoyable experiences, but nothing I'd want to do all of the time...Never been a season ticket holder, don't plan on being one. Watching it on the flat screen with cheaper beer/food access and a closer bathroom works for me. I've purchased some hats, jerseys, license plates, and other collectables but I think it's most likely under 5grand. I don't know if Id consider buying beer or food a game expense since I would have purchased beer if I was about to watch a skins game or not lol.

[Rdskn4Lyf21]

Traveling, tickets, jerseys....easily the 5-10K range.

[Stophovr6]

Under 500 for me. I haven't bought merchandise in over 2 years because of my disgust and most of the games I've been to have been as the result of free tickets.

[skinzfan72]

NFL Sunday ticket for the last 10 yrs. Theres 3k plus

[Yeen80]

Jerseys upon jerseys of players who have come and gone, NFL Sunday Ticket. Millions of other little Redskin related things.....Id say almost 10K

[SkinsWarrior81]

I feel like I have spent way, WAY more on the Redskins than I should... between tickets, gas driving from PA to the games, and merchandise I easily have spent over $5,000.