crankdatfalcon Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Falcons 1,500 tickets away from avoiding blackoutWednesday, September 03, 2008Staff reportsWith less than 24 hours to sell out the Georgia Dome and avoid a television blackout of Sunday’s season opener, the Falcons had 1,500 tickets available Wednesday.By NFL rules, the Falcons must sell out the stadium by 1 p.m. on Thursday or have the game against Detroit blacked out locally.On Tuesday, the Falcons offered $10 discounts on single-game tickets for the season opener in an effort to sell out the stadium. The offer is good through Thursday.The Falcons had two games blacked out locally last season — a Week 9 game against San Francisco and the final game of the year against Seattle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Man Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I say arthur buys the remaining tickets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_ELLIS24 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Glad I have NFL Sunday Ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceReville Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Glad I have NFL Sunday Ticket.Not if you live in the 75 mile radius blackout zone from Atlanta - game will be blacked out on NFL Sunday Ticket as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanthefireman Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Glad I have NFL Sunday Ticket.So do I but it will be blacked out in ATL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Falcon Fan Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 It is really gonna suck if the game is not televised locallly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_ATL Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Glad I have Sunday Ticket AND live in Virginia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Glad I have NFL Sunday Ticket.Ain't that the truth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb4242 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Falcons 1,500 tickets away from avoiding blackoutWednesday, September 03, 2008Staff reportsWith less than 24 hours to sell out the Georgia Dome and avoid a television blackout of Sunday’s season opener, the Falcons had 1,500 tickets available Wednesday.By NFL rules, the Falcons must sell out the stadium by 1 p.m. on Thursday or have the game against Detroit blacked out locally.On Tuesday, the Falcons offered $10 discounts on single-game tickets for the season opener in an effort to sell out the stadium. The offer is good through Thursday.The Falcons had two games blacked out locally last season — a Week 9 game against San Francisco and the final game of the year against Seattle.why are you not going to watch the game? Not buying tickets? Don't b!tch about a blackout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcons faithful Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 why are you not going to watch the game? Not buying tickets? Don't b!tch about a blackout. Wow that's cold might be he can't afford to buy tickets did you think of that. I love people who think they are so High and Mighty. If you don't know for what reason someone has not purchased tickets don't be critical of them because they are up-set about a black out. The old saying goes something like this: Don’t judge someone else until you have walked a mile in his shoes. It’s good advice. You never know what someone is dealing with unless you are in the same position they are. It’s easy to be judgmental from a distance THANK YOU AN GOD BLESS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crankdatfalcon Posted September 4, 2008 Author Share Posted September 4, 2008 why are you not going to watch the game? Not buying tickets? Don't b!tch about a blackout.no im not buying tickets. does that make me less of a fan, no it doesnt. like TD said win and they will come. we have a new, rebuilt team, why spend money on something when you dont know what your gonna get out of it? i feel sorry for season ticket holders who spent their money last season. it wasnt worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian St.Clor Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Thank god I have a fast connection and a computer Dude I will never miss a falcon game this season...no matter if it gets blacked out -_- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cszymanski82 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 glad I have season tickets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~SEAMILL~ Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Glad I have Sunday Ticket AND live in Virginia.How much does that run you? I am moving to Tampa next year and I am curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxatlanta Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 It will run Blank/TV station under 100k to buy up the remaining tickets. IMO there is no way he will allow it to be blacked out for such a relatively low amount of money. Over $6million per game in player salaries, how could he not spend an extra 100k to get the game on local television???TV station also stands to lose advertising $$$ if they can't show the game live, so they will probably chiip in too.PS- what site does the poster who watches on the computer use to watch Falcons games streamed online live? I have looked before and never been able to find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconHEAT Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Wow that's cold might be he can't afford to buy tickets did you think of that. I love people who think they are so High and Mighty. If you don't know for what reason someone has not purchased tickets don't be critical of them because they are up-set about a black out. The old saying goes something like this: Don’t judge someone else until you have walked a mile in his shoes. It’s good advice. You never know what someone is dealing with unless you are in the same position they are. It’s easy to be judgmental from a distance THANK YOU AN GOD BLESSSo....what he's saying is "give me a pass because I can't afford the ticket, however; the rest of you should step up to the plate and spend your money so I can watch it for free?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Dub Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 It will run Blank/TV station under 100k to buy up the remaining tickets. IMO there is no way he will allow it to be blacked out for such a relatively low amount of money. Over $6million per game in player salaries, how could he not spend an extra 100k to get the game on local television???TV station also stands to lose advertising $$$ if they can't show the game live, so they will probably chiip in too.PS- what site does the poster who watches on the computer use to watch Falcons games streamed online live? I have looked before and never been able to find it.There's no guarantee that someone will PIRATED VIDEO IS ILLEGAL Sunday's game (in all likelihood I would say no, because none of the teams are very popular), but if it happens you will find all the links and info you need on www.myp2p.eu.And yes, I definitely think Arthur should buy out the remaining tickets. He has to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
putnam6 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Thank god I have a fast connection and a computer Dude I will never miss a falcon game this season...no matter if it gets blacked out -_-what are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwood'sblur Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 why are people makin a big deal over 1500 tickets? the dome holds like 58000 or something? that is like less than 2% of the seats with a whole day to go !! thats pennies to blank and fox!! why the overreaction??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theyhateme : ) Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 why are people makin a big deal over 1500 tickets? the dome holds like 58000 or something? that is like less than 2% of the seats with a whole day to go !! thats pennies to blank and fox!! why the overreaction???70K is the capacity....1500 tix @30.00 ea = 45k That's not pennies....it's a 45k loss.....in terms of an investment.....right?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwood'sblur Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 70K is the capacity....1500 tix @30.00 ea = 45k That's not pennies....it's a 45k loss.....in terms of an investment.....right??my bad 70K makes you freaker outers look even worse--that is exactly 98% capacity with 3 days til sunday??? and an empty seat makes arthur no money---so why wouldnt arthur buy them and give them to friends and family?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sic'Em Dawgs Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 70K is the capacity....1500 tix @30.00 ea = 45k That's not pennies....it's a 45k loss.....in terms of an investment.....right??So why not but the tickets and then turn around and give them away(to a charity) Its a tax write off after that. So take a 45k loss make it in to a PR. stun and save money on taxes...its a win win situation for everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMVP Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 **** guys - that sucks for you.What the **** is going on there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMVP Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 **** guys - that sucks for you.What the **** is going on there? Stronger filters I see. What I said wasn't all that bad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakyfalcon Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 **** guys - that sucks for you.What the **** is going on there?fairweather Vick fans sold out the dome in the past. Now that he is gone, the Falcons have a hard product to sell now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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