Menudo Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Let me rant, Please! According to the news: $400 for a limo @ the airport. Last week $100! $150 rooms going for $1200! $600 tix going for $8000! Teams have like 12,500 tixs, but the Season ticket holders only get <5K!!! F' these people! As a parent, wouldn't you like to take your kid???? NOT!!! Ya can't! Yeah, I'm a commie! Beat me up,but Dammit...... the average shlub can't go, and it's the average shlub that makes the NFL what it is! Don't reply if you're gonna say "Well that's the way it is!" :eyeore voice: Plus regular games are no better! Too $$$$ for a working person! Rant over! *sigh* Now back to your regularly scheduled program! Agreed. It really is sad. Like I said once before, most of the hardcore and loyal fans of the Colts and Bears won't be in the stadium on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Me, my wife, and my sister are leaving tomorrow. If you run into Mike Tice tell him to cough up some tickets at cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 If you run into Mike Tice tell him to cough up some tickets at cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 I'm leaving for Miami tomorrow. I'm driving. Crashing at my wife's uncle's place in Melbourne on Friday. Heading for Miami on Saturday. My sister has a friend that has an apartment near South Beach. Staying their Saturday and Sunday night. Tickets are ridiculous. Hoping to land some when we get down there, but we'll see. Should be a great atmosphere, and being in Miami will be a plus. I'm just hoping to not pay a fortune for tix. Have a blast Captain! Hope you score some tix! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorttynaz Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Let me rant, Please! According to the news: $400 for a limo @ the airport. Last week $100! $150 rooms going for $1200! $600 tix going for $8000! Teams have like 12,500 tixs, but the Season ticket holders only get <5K!!! F' these people! As a parent, wouldn't you like to take your kid???? NOT!!! Ya can't! Yeah, I'm a commie! Beat me up,but Dammit...... the average shlub can't go, and it's the average shlub that makes the NFL what it is! Don't reply if you're gonna say "Well that's the way it is!" :eyeore voice: Plus regular games are no better! Too $$$$ for a working person! Rant over! *sigh* Now back to your regularly scheduled program! Is it just me, or am I the only person that realizes that it's not the NFL that drives up the prices on everything? I mean they dont own the limo company that's trying to rape every one that steps into that limo. They dont own Motel 6 who normally would charge $39/night, but this week they're charging $400/night. The NFL has released the ticket with a face value of $600. They got their $600. It's the Mike Tice's out there that are assraping people and getting 1000% return on their tickets, hotels, food, and transportation. I do realize that it sucks for the average fan with the average income. But it is what it is. High demand = high prices. People will pay it if they want to be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted February 1, 2007 Author Share Posted February 1, 2007 Is it just me, or am I the only person that realizes that it's not the NFL that drives up the prices on everything? I mean they dont own the limo company that's trying to rape every one that steps into that limo. They dont own Motel 6 who normally would charge $39/night, but this week they're charging $400/night. The NFL has released the ticket with a face value of $600. They got their $600. It's the Mike Tice's out there that are assraping people and getting 1000% return on their tickets, hotels, food, and transportation. I do realize that it sucks for the average fan with the average income. But it is what it is. High demand = high prices. People will pay it if they want to be there. Most of the things I mentioned are NOT the NFL's doing, but the $600 ticket price for an endzone seat IS the NFL! Who would pay that for a normal game and what are they getting for sideline seats? Sorry it's still a shame! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charty Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Is it just me, or am I the only person that realizes that it's not the NFL that drives up the prices on everything? I mean they dont own the limo company that's trying to rape every one that steps into that limo. They dont own Motel 6 who normally would charge $39/night, but this week they're charging $400/night. The NFL has released the ticket with a face value of $600. They got their $600. It's the Mike Tice's out there that are assraping people and getting 1000% return on their tickets, hotels, food, and transportation. I do realize that it sucks for the average fan with the average income. But it is what it is. High demand = high prices. People will pay it if they want to be there. It is the NFL. Just look at the host committee website. The NFL instructs hotels to block the rooms and not release them to the public. Then you need to go through the host committee and pay through your nose. If you don't think the NFL gets a piece of this pie, you're crazy. And they have their hand in the transportation pie as well. Welcome to the South Florida Super Bowl XLI Host Committee's Fan Housing web site, provided by TBA Global, the only "official" fan reservation service for Super Bowl XLI. This centralized reservation system is designed to provide lodging to individuals and groups coming to the South Florida area for Super Bowl XLI. Offering both online and toll-free booking, visitors have access to a wide range of hotel accommodations throughout the region. Call center hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm CST. For individuals reservations, please call: 877-474-5862 For reservation blocks 10 and great, please call: 800-699-5370 Hotel Reservations Fan Housing Update Sign Up Super Bowl weekend starts Thursday, February 1, 2007 - Monday, February 5, 2007. The majority of hotels will have a 4-night minimum requirement over these dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorttynaz Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 It is the NFL. Just look at the host committee website. The NFL instructs hotels to block the rooms and not release them to the public. Then you need to go through the host committee and pay through your nose. If you don't think the NFL gets a piece of this pie, you're crazy. And they have their hand in the transportation pie as well. I stand corrected! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted February 1, 2007 Author Share Posted February 1, 2007 I stand corrected! Props for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 (edited) Let me rant, Please! According to the news: $400 for a limo @ the airport. Last week $100! $150 rooms going for $1200! $600 tix going for $8000! Teams have like 12,500 tixs, but the Season ticket holders only get <5K!!! F' these people! As a parent, wouldn't you like to take your kid???? NOT!!! Ya can't! Yeah, I'm a commie! Beat me up,but Dammit...... the average shlub can't go, and it's the average shlub that makes the NFL what it is! Don't reply if you're gonna say "Well that's the way it is!" :eyeore voice: Plus regular games are no better! Too $$$$ for a working person! Rant over! *sigh* Now back to your regularly scheduled program! people can say what they want about other sports but at least their "championship series" can be attended by the real fans... i for one will never forget being at Game 6 in 1980 when the Phils won the World Series Edited February 1, 2007 by keggerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Pimp Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 While I agree that the prices are outrageous and that I will probably never be able to attend a game in person unless I win a trip, I do work for a sports travel company and have sold quite a few packages and I like the commission on these numbers. Hotels are blocked off in advance and for 4 nights mostly. We have already sold more than a few packages for next year in Arizona. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Johnies Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Well that's the way it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 i for one will never forget being at Game 6 in 1980 when the Phils won the World Series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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