Redskins in bed with ticket scalpers?

[TheMalcolmConnection]

I think we can separate the team from the scalping prices though. I have no problem paying the face value of a ticket. It's just a pain-in-the-ass when I have to find one on eBay or a ticket broker and pay three to four times the price. But like I said above, they're the same "average joe" as we are, trying to make it by.

I still think they could find a more respectable way to make a living.

[firstdown]

I do have a problem with scalpers. They get lucky and get season tickets even though they care nothing about the game. Then they turn around and sell them to the fans (who the tickets where originaly ment for) and sell them at a hugh markup. If a fan buys season tickets and wants to sell a few because of cost I'm fine with that. With the Redskins scalping is a bigger problem than most teams because all of our games are sold out.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Just to play devil's advocate: Say you had access to a very popular sport's team's tickets and you could make five to six times the profit, would you do it then?

I honestly can't say that I would have the morals to resist.

[MTK]

I sell concert tickets a few times per year. My wife and I are in the fan club for Dave Matthews and we both order tickets, use the best ones, and sell the leftovers. We always sell them for face. Call me a sucker, but I just wouldn't feel right ripping off my fellow DMB fan. Plus if you get caught you'll get booted from the fan club and lose your shot at great seats. Even if that wasn't the case, I would still sell them for face value. That's just me though. Yeah I probably lose out one some good loot but I just wouldn't feel right charging a ridiculous price for a $50 ticket.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

<---Just playing devil's advocate.

I'd never sell Skins tickets for more than face value, but honestly, if I knew someone who had access to popular tickets, I probably would make some bank on them.

[Schneed10]

Kind of on the subject, and then again kind of off the subject, I don't really get the fascination with going to the games anyway. I've been to three Skins games in my life (one was that Monday nighter against the Titans in 2000 when Rolle returned the INT at the half for the TD). As a fan I am glad I got to go because it is quite an experience in itself. But I enjoy watching the games on TV much better. The action is easier to follow, and as annoying as some commentators are, some really do help point things out that I otherwise wouldn't see. If the ticket prices become a problem for people, I feel like you can do a whole lot worse than sitting at home with a few beers in hand, cooking some chili or ordering some wings, and just camping out on the couch for the afternoon. Or if you like the party atmosphere of tailgate, you can do much worse than finding a Redskins sports bar with other fans to share the day with.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Kind of on the subject, and then again kind of off the subject, I don't really get the fascination with going to the games anyway. I've been to three Skins games in my life (one was that Monday nighter against the Titans in 2000 when Rolle returned the INT at the half for the TD). As a fan I am glad I got to go because it is quite an experience in itself. But I enjoy watching the games on TV much better. The action is easier to follow, and as annoying as some commentators are, some really do help point things out that I otherwise wouldn't see. If the ticket prices become a problem for people, I feel like you can do a whole lot worse than sitting at home with a few beers in hand, cooking some chili or ordering some wings, and just camping out on the couch for the afternoon. Or if you like the party atmosphere of tailgate, you can do much worse than finding a Redskins sports bar with other fans to share the day with.

I agree. Football is the only sport that is actually better on TV. Sure the crowd is great, but just crank up the TV and you'll get a similar effect.

Since I got the dish, I just love sitting at home watching the Skins in the comfort of my own living room. The NFL Sunday Ticket rocks my face way the hell off.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I agree. Football is the only sport that is actually better on TV. Sure the crowd is great, but just crank up the TV and you'll get a similar effect.

Since I got the dish, I just love sitting at home watching the Skins in the comfort of my own living room. The NFL Sunday Ticket rocks my face way the hell off.

Yeah I love it. And maybe I shouldn't post this comment in a public forum because I don't want to give DirecTV any ideas, but I'd honestly pay like $500 a season for the Sunday Ticket package, if they jacked the price up that high. It turns Sundays into an absolute event in my house. I love it to death, I'd pay a handsome sum to keep it.

I put together a real nice surround sound system in my living room, so my at-home experience is nicely jacked up right now. All I need is one of those fancy ass high def widescreen TVs and I'll be in heaven.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

I don't know. It's just the whole "experience" of being there. The crowd gets electric and sure sports bars are cool and all, but there's nothing that can replace that experience.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

I don't know. It's just the whole "experience" of being there. The crowd gets electric and sure sports bars are cool and all, but there's nothing that can replace that experience.

Seems like an awful lot of money to pay for just the added "experience." I personally don't get it, but hey, to each his own.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Exactly. Which is why I don't go to EVERY game.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Damn, I normally reserve face rocking for EXTREMELY spectacular events. Sunday Ticket must indeed rock.

[Hail2theskins]

hahaha

i was hoping the mood would lighten, political debates never end well or end period...

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Wow, totally came in at the end of this one! LOL

[724Skinsfan]

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