Chiefs Has anyone cancelled their Season Tickets? - Page 10

**OnTheWarpath15** · 03-03-2013, 08:13 AM

I haven't been on much since the trade, wondering HOW pissed off people are.

Are you talking, or are you ACTING?

I called my rep on Friday and found out that if I cancel, I'm out a shade over $100 and get refunded the balance of my deposit. Or, I can keep the tickets, and throw good money after bad and be out another $900.

I'm a little pissed at myself for getting excited and jumping the gun, but I honestly never saw these guys making the EXACT SAME MISTAKE this organization has made for 30 years. Should have waited until after the draft, but them's the breaks. At least I minimized the damage.

Anyone else planning on cancelling their account?

tooge · 03-03-2013, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I agree completely.

I shared a portion of season tickets to the Dodgers from 2005-2007. I went to probably 20+ games per season, which is a shit ton (trying to find people last minute, etc. and so on). I don't remember the scores of the games or who won or lost, but I do recall bonding with friends, having beers and dogs and just having a great time.

The older we get and the more responsibilities we have, days and nights like that become more important than wins or losses. Sometimes, it's just nice to get away from the wife and kids for a few hours and hang with the boys. MLB, NHL, NBA and the NFL provide that much needed service.

Now with that said, the Chiefs organization should do everything in their power to put a consistent, winning football team on the field, year in and year out. But their moves, right or wrong, are out of my control.

Bingo Dane. This post says it all. The part about a few beers with the guys is spot on.

**LoneWolf** · 03-03-2013, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NJChiefsFan

Is this a quote from after ***** was hired? If being employed means you know what you are doing in sports than there wouldn't be tons of franchises that just can't get out of their own way. This goes with any profession. There are people who take care of cars for a hobby that I am sure are better than some mechanics. Teachers, cooks, ect.

FFS, making decisions dealing with football personel is based on the judgement of people. There are tons of variables that can affect whether or not a player becomes a great player or a bust. If these decisions were so easy, Tom Brady would have been the first pick in the draft, Aaron Rodgers would have been the first pick in the draft, etc... Your comparison of mechanics, teachers, and cooks is stupid. Those professions do not rely heavily on one's ability to make a judgement of someone else's future performance.

Your statement that there are tons of franchises that just can't get out of their own way speaks to the difficulty of making judgements of future performance.

Discuss Thrower · 03-03-2013, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by tooge

Bingo Dane. This post says it all. The part about a few beers with the guys is spot on.

Save a beaucoup money by going to a sports bar then...

splatbass · 03-03-2013, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by KC Tattoo

This is kind of a funny post to me. I'd be the biggest homer Chiefs Planet has ever seen if we would for once just draft a QBotf with first pick of the draft. I'd be all in & and say **** the haters. I want to be that fan. Is it too much to ask after 30 years to draft and have our own home grown QB with our first round draft pick?

Yes, it is too much to ask if none of the available QBs are worth taking at #1. You shouldn't take a QB at #1 just because you've been dreaming of a #1 QB for a long time.

**DaneMcCloud** · 03-03-2013, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

Save a beaucoup money by going to a sports bar then...

A day at a sports bar can't compete with a day at the stadium

Discuss Thrower · 03-03-2013, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Sports bars don't compare to a stadium

Clearly, but if the overall objective is to spend time with friends then I can imagine much more economical means of doing that.

Or, if it's just not the same without attending a live action sport, then why not consider minor league or smaller college games?

ChiefsCountry · 03-03-2013, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I agree completely.

I shared a portion of season tickets to the Dodgers from 2005-2007. I went to probably 20+ games per season, which is a shit ton (trying to find people last minute, etc. and so on). I don't remember the scores of the games or who won or lost, but I do recall bonding with friends, having beers and dogs and just having a great time.

The older we get and the more responsibilities we have, days and nights like that become more important than wins or losses. Sometimes, it's just nice to get away from the wife and kids for a few hours and hang with the boys. MLB, NHL, NBA and the NFL provide that much needed service.

Now with that said, the Chiefs organization should do everything in their power to put a consistent, winning football team on the field, year in and year out. But their moves, right or wrong, are out of my control.

This is the one reason I keep my season tickets. Normally my dad goes to the games with me and its nice to spend the day with him. Its not for the product on the field thats for sure.

**BigRedChief** · 03-03-2013, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

I'm gonna pick a game this year and spring for tickets for the 3 of us to go to a game. Knowing both of you off of this board, you'd love to watch a game together. You guys would hit it off.

Just don't let OTWP58 make the jaggerbombs if you want to remember the game.

**DaneMcCloud** · 03-03-2013, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

Clearly, but if the overall objective is to spend time with friends then I can imagine much more economical means of doing that.

Everything in life can't be about economics.

**BigRedChief** · 03-03-2013, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I agree completely.

I shared a portion of season tickets to the Dodgers from 2005-2007. I went to probably 20+ games per season, which is a shit ton (trying to find people last minute, etc. and so on). I don't remember the scores of the games or who won or lost, but I do recall bonding with friends, having beers and dogs and just having a great time.

The older we get and the more responsibilities we have, days and nights like that become more important than wins or losses. Sometimes, it's just nice to get away from the wife and kids for a few hours and hang with the boys. MLB, NHL, NBA and the NFL provide that much needed service.

Now with that said, the Chiefs organization should do everything in their power to put a consistent, winning football team on the field, year in and year out. But their moves, right or wrong, are out of my control.

I had season tickets for many years. I experienced more bad years than good years. But, we always had fun. We loved tailgating and the game day experience. Seeing our friends and fellow fans. That had value to us.

Misplaced_Chiefs_Fan · 03-03-2013, 02:35 PM

I wish I lived close enough to get season tickets.

That's why I buy tickets every time they play anywhere near me.

Been following the team since 1966 -- a tad late to change teams now.

**DaneMcCloud** · 03-03-2013, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

This is the one reason I keep my season tickets. Normally my dad goes to the games with me and its nice to spend the day with him. Its not for the product on the field thats for sure.

A few years back, I took my Dad to a Dodgers game. I didn't have tickets for that particular game (which were 6 rows from first base), so I purchased some in the area for $120 each.

He had an absolutely blast watching the Dodgers beat the Cubs. He loved the view, the stadium, the atmosphere - everything.

I can't remember if the Dodgers won or lost but it's a great memory and sometimes, that's what it's all about.

Rasputin · 03-03-2013, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by splatbass

Yes, it is too much to ask if none of the available QBs are worth taking at #1. You shouldn't take a QB at #1 just because you've been dreaming of a #1 QB for a long time.

But...

IMO Geno Smith is worth it to take that risk on and be the guy to build a team around. I'd like the team for a change grow a set of balls and take a chance rather doing the same damn thing and do exactly what the other GM did that got him fired.

Pablo · 03-03-2013, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

A day at a sports bar can't compete with a day at the stadium

I've had plenty of days at the stadium the last couple of years; and a day at the sports bar with another game on the screen would have most definitely been a better time.

**DaneMcCloud** · 03-03-2013, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

I had season tickets for many years. I experienced more bad years than good years. But, we always had fun. We loved tailgating and the game day experience. Seeing our friends and fellow fans. That had value to us.

Absolutely.

But just to be clear skeptic or those that would like to skew my words, the game day experience that fans cherish doesn't excuse the Chiefs front office from putting a highly competitive team on the field, year in and year out.

I'd bet that 90% of Arrowhead Stadium, right or wrong, is happy with a competitive, competent football team that's always challenging for or appearing in the playoffs. The 90's are proof of that.

03-03-2013, 08:13 AM
OnTheWarpath15 MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2051115	Has anyone cancelled their Season Tickets? I haven't been on much since the trade, wondering HOW pissed off people are. Are you talking, or are you ACTING? I called my rep on Friday and found out that if I cancel, I'm out a shade over $100 and get refunded the balance of my deposit. Or, I can keep the tickets, and throw good money after bad and be out another $900. I'm a little pissed at myself for getting excited and jumping the gun, but I honestly never saw these guys making the EXACT SAME MISTAKE this organization has made for 30 years. Should have waited until after the draft, but them's the breaks. At least I minimized the damage. Anyone else planning on cancelling their account?
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