Chiefs trying to decide whether to cancel my sunday ticket - Page 3

bulldogg · 05-05-2009, 10:21 AM

I need some help from you fellas,

After 14 years of getting the Sunday ticket ( and consequently dealing with no local channels on direct tv for years, paying more for HD games..etc>>>) I am actually thinking of canceling. I usually have this conversation with myself every year; I then sell myself on the chance, no matter how remote, that this could be the year. I am having more doubts than normal this year; it seems a exercise in futility to pay money to get my heart wrenched out every week. I would hate to loose touch with who is the third stringer that came in the fourth quarter to block for LJ( just using as an example, not necessarily a LJ fan), but I really am considering not spending the four bills this year.

I live in Orange County CA so finding a KC bar is really not an option, though there are a few that have the ticket around me that I could be the lone KC fan.

Can I get a consensus? What are the pros and cons of this move? Any comments.
Thanks Bill

**bogey** · 05-05-2009, 03:39 PM

I LOVE SUNDAY TICKET. My wife would like me to cancel, there is no way I would cancel Sunday ticket.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 05-05-2009, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by TEX

I was where you are last year and cancelled it. I don't miss it a bit (probably because the Chiefs sucked). I just go to the local sports bar and watch any game I want. No big deal.

And besides, it's not like the Texans fans can flip you too much shit anyway, right?

Frazod · 05-05-2009, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bogey

I LOVE SUNDAY TICKET. My wife would like me to cancel, there is no way I would cancel Sunday ticket.

In that regard, I'm lucky - the wife is as adamant over keeping MLB Extra Innings as I am over keeping Sunday Ticket, so she doesn't give me any grief over it.

**bogey** · 05-05-2009, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

In that regard, I'm lucky - the wife is as adamant over keeping MLB Extra Innings as I am over keeping Sunday Ticket, so she doesn't give me any grief over it.

Beautiful. To be honest, my wife hasn't given me any shit for a long time because she knows I'm not giving it up.

The Rick · 05-05-2009, 03:59 PM

I've been considering getting a Slingbox and installing it at my mom and dad's house. I'm really interested in hearing more about how you guys are streaming the games online though...

**Nzoner** · 05-05-2009, 04:09 PM

I'd seriously consider dropping it if the Chiefs were my only reason for watching but being an avid fantasy player I look at it,as well as all 7 tv's I have the ticket on as an investment in my hobby that hopefully I win enough cash back on each season to pay for it all.

TRR · 05-05-2009, 04:12 PM

I have the NFL Sunday Ticket on stand-alone. I got it this way many, many years ago and have never given it up since. I received a letter a long time ago that stated I MUST go with a package to keep the Sunday Ticket. However, a lawsuit against Direct TV allowed me to keep it. Furthermore, if I ever cancel, I will have to go with a package, and I definitely don't want that.

A friend of mine works for Dish Network, and when the contract for Sunday Ticket came up, he told me that they placed a bid for it. Obviously Direct TV prevailed, however they are losing their rear-end on it, thus the price raise every single season.

I have thought about the idea of canceling the stand-alone Sunday Ticket as well. But...it is just to good to give up!

Fritz88 · 05-05-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Realistically, the Chiefs wont even sniff the playoffs this year.

I would save your pennies for another year or two, but thats just me.

Our division sucks donkey anus. I think we could have a shot. Just sayin'

Sweet Daddy Hate · 05-05-2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Fritz88

Our division sucks donkey anus. I think we could have a shot. Just sayin'

I hope we don't suck Donkey Anus, as that puts our lips in a westerly direction.

kcxiv · 05-05-2009, 04:39 PM

I live in california, i am keeping Sunday Ticket. My other option would be be to watch all the Raider games or pay a few bucks and watch the Chiefs games. Easy choice.

djrcmay · 05-05-2009, 04:40 PM

What does that have to do with us!

kcxiv · 05-05-2009, 05:25 PM

Absolutely nothing, but i am getting Sunday Ticket to watch the games and i enjoy good football games. So if i see New England/Miami in a 21-21 game going into the 4th, you can bet your ass i will be watching that game. Granted the Chiefs arent playing, but even so, picture in picture. lol

**DaFace** · 05-05-2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rick

I've been considering getting a Slingbox and installing it at my mom and dad's house. I'm really interested in hearing more about how you guys are streaming the games online though...

Thats what I've done in the past. The quality isn't great but its more than adequate. The only problem I have is that my parents have Vonage so I have to cap the quality to keep from messing up their phones. The online streams usually pop up here around game time. They are OK but are generally too choppy for my taste.
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Gravedigger · 05-05-2009, 05:45 PM

Yeah the only reason I ever would, or ever, wanted Sunday Ticket was when I lived in Pennsylvania and I couldn't see Chiefs games without it.

Garcia Bronco · 05-06-2009, 08:28 AM

cancel it. It might be the biggest waste of money.

05-05-2009, 10:21 AM
bulldogg ugh Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: OC,CA. Casino cash: $10004900	trying to decide whether to cancel my sunday ticket I need some help from you fellas, After 14 years of getting the Sunday ticket ( and consequently dealing with no local channels on direct tv for years, paying more for HD games..etc>>>) I am actually thinking of canceling. I usually have this conversation with myself every year; I then sell myself on the chance, no matter how remote, that this could be the year. I am having more doubts than normal this year; it seems a exercise in futility to pay money to get my heart wrenched out every week. I would hate to loose touch with who is the third stringer that came in the fourth quarter to block for LJ( just using as an example, not necessarily a LJ fan), but I really am considering not spending the four bills this year. I live in Orange County CA so finding a KC bar is really not an option, though there are a few that have the ticket around me that I could be the lone KC fan. Can I get a consensus? What are the pros and cons of this move? Any comments. Thanks Bill
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05-05-2009, 03:39 PM	#31
bogey Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Casino cash: $10005290	I LOVE SUNDAY TICKET. My wife would like me to cancel, there is no way I would cancel Sunday ticket.
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05-05-2009, 03:59 PM	#35
The Rick Veteran Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milwaukee, WI Casino cash: $7541320	I've been considering getting a Slingbox and installing it at my mom and dad's house. I'm really interested in hearing more about how you guys are streaming the games online though...
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05-05-2009, 04:09 PM	#36
Nzoner a haw haw haw Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: MIZZOU Casino cash: $26365802	I'd seriously consider dropping it if the Chiefs were my only reason for watching but being an avid fantasy player I look at it,as well as all 7 tv's I have the ticket on as an investment in my hobby that hopefully I win enough cash back on each season to pay for it all. __________________ *Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.*
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05-05-2009, 04:12 PM	#37
TRR The Priest and I Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: CO Casino cash: $9860185	I have the NFL Sunday Ticket on stand-alone. I got it this way many, many years ago and have never given it up since. I received a letter a long time ago that stated I MUST go with a package to keep the Sunday Ticket. However, a lawsuit against Direct TV allowed me to keep it. Furthermore, if I ever cancel, I will have to go with a package, and I definitely don't want that. A friend of mine works for Dish Network, and when the contract for Sunday Ticket came up, he told me that they placed a bid for it. Obviously Direct TV prevailed, however they are losing their rear-end on it, thus the price raise every single season. I have thought about the idea of canceling the stand-alone Sunday Ticket as well. But...it is just to good to give up!
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05-05-2009, 04:39 PM	#40
kcxiv In Search of a Life Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central Valley, Cali Casino cash: $8807996	I live in california, i am keeping Sunday Ticket. My other option would be be to watch all the Raider games or pay a few bucks and watch the Chiefs games. Easy choice.
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05-05-2009, 04:40 PM	#41
djrcmay Starter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Ozark, Mo. Casino cash: $10004900	What does that have to do with us!
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05-05-2009, 05:25 PM	#42
kcxiv In Search of a Life Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central Valley, Cali Casino cash: $8807996	Absolutely nothing, but i am getting Sunday Ticket to watch the games and i enjoy good football games. So if i see New England/Miami in a 21-21 game going into the 4th, you can bet your ass i will be watching that game. Granted the Chiefs arent playing, but even so, picture in picture. lol
Posts: 29,110

05-05-2009, 05:45 PM	#44
Gravedigger Plays to win the game! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lees Summit Casino cash: $6873101	Yeah the only reason I ever would, or ever, wanted Sunday Ticket was when I lived in Pennsylvania and I couldn't see Chiefs games without it.
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05-06-2009, 08:28 AM	#45
Garcia Bronco No Keys, No Problem Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Denver Casino cash: $3893136	cancel it. It might be the biggest waste of money.
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