X. Benedict Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 http://sabres.nhl.com/team/app/?service=pa...rticleid=368413 "The Buffalo Sabres today announced there has been a 97 percent renewal rate on season tickets from last year" It sounds like demand remains pretty high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 http://sabres.nhl.com/team/app/?service=pa...rticleid=368413 "The Buffalo Sabres today announced there has been a 97 percent renewal rate on season tickets from last year" It sounds like demand remains pretty high. Too bad the waiting list of several thousand people disappeared when they asked for a $50 deposit(or some amount like that) to be on the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 http://sabres.nhl.com/team/app/?service=pa...rticleid=368413 "The Buffalo Sabres today announced there has been a 97 percent renewal rate on season tickets from last year" It sounds like demand remains pretty high. For all its warts, this is an easy team to love :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frisky Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 There's probably enough people still on the waiting list to fill the gap. When is the deadline to renew? It may get higher if the deadline hasn't past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFinkle Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Too bad the waiting list of several thousand people disappeared when they asked for a $50 deposit(or some amount like that) to be on the list. If you can't pony up a $50 deposit to secure a spot on the list, you probably shouldn't be buying seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 For all its warts, this is an easy team to love :) There's probably enough people still on the waiting list to fill the gap. Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Dudley Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Really? Apparantly so.... Additionally, the team also announced they will make available up to 500 season tickets for the upcoming 2008-2009 campaign to members of their Blue and Gold Club. The Blue and Gold Club was created in 2007 as a priority "waiting list" for perspective buyers to accommodate the continuing interest fans have in obtaining Buffalo Sabres season tickets. Currently there are over 1,000 members on the waiting list, accounting for more than 2,500 seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Enabler Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Who represents the 3% :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRobertEichel Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Who represents the 3% :unsure: Everyone on this board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two or less Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 If you can't pony up a $50 deposit to secure a spot on the list, you probably shouldn't be buying seasons. lol yeah i agree. Esspicially since that $50 will be deducted from the season tickets. Paying a deposit just confirms how committed you are to buying season tickets. Glad to hear 97% renewed though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Everyone on this board. Exactly. All the curmudgeons, whiners, defeatists, doom and gloomers, naysayers, negative nancies, and little make up the vocal minority of this board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Too bad the waiting list of several thousand people disappeared when they asked for a $50 deposit(or some amount like that) to be on the list. Wasn't it closer to $200-500 for the deposit? And you had to pay it to stay on the list during the 06-07 season. The list dropped down significantly after that because people couldn't afford to fork out $200-500 to just hold their place in line for no one knows how long, til a spot opens up for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Exactly. All the curmudgeons, whiners, defeatists, doom and gloomers, naysayers, negative nancies, and little make up the vocal minority of this board. Why don't you do the world a favor and pull your bottom lip over your head and swallow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Why don't you do the world a favor and pull your bottom lip over your head and swallow? I don't swallow... :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 If you can't pony up a $50 deposit to secure a spot on the list, you probably shouldn't be buying seasons. I agree with you. My point was that this great demand for season tickets from the rabid fan base disappeared as soon as the Sabres asked for money up front to hold your spot on the list. I split season tickets and won't be giving them up any time soon, but I guarantee that another year of no playoffs and the renewal rate will take a bigger hit next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Wasn't it closer to $200-500 for the deposit? I looked it up. $100 per seat. http://sabres.nhl.com/tickets/bluegoldclub.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted July 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 I agree with you. My point was that this great demand for season tickets from the rabid fan base disappeared as soon as the Sabres asked for money up front to hold your spot on the list. I split season tickets and won't be giving them up any time soon, but I guarantee that another year of no playoffs and the renewal rate will take a bigger hit next year. .....I don't know....50 bucks to pay for a place to wait in line doesn't so much measure dedication and demand as much as it predicts a stable lifestyle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 In 2003 there were 5,800 season tickets By the end of the 2006-07 season there were 14,000, the limit for season tickets sold. The waiting list was long, like 6,000 seats. The ticket office needed to see who was still alive, in town, etc. so they made you put down some money. Now the list is about 2,500 seats. There's a waiting list for suites too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Enabler Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 In 2003 there were 5,800 season tickets By the end of the 2006-07 season there were 14,000, the limit for season tickets sold. The waiting list was long, like 6,000 seats. The ticket office needed to see who was still alive, in town, etc. so they made you put down some money. Now the list is about 2,500 seats. There's a waiting list for suites too. 2003? come on. and for suites now? I doubt it. the Buffalo financials are anything from craziness. Again with X. $50 is a mask for popularity media. Bottom line is to put a contending product forward. <_< The smirk is being generous. I will always go back to winning the divison. Bos, MTL, OTT,TOR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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