Capitalist Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Last thread is 8 pages long, time for new thread and phase. Plus fans who don't give a **** about PSL's, prefer a less cluttered forum. Here is AJC article announcing this phase. http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/football/mercedes-benz-stadium-preview-center-now-open-publ/npPQD/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dirty Bird Nation ® Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 In before Mega Flare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capitalist Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 Here is a link to the PSL Facebook page. Here you can find info about past issues, seating charts, stadium pics and sales experiences:https://www.facebook.com/Atlantafalconspsl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Flare Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I'm just here for the comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Flare Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Wow, according to the Facebook page, a FOIA request says they only sold 13,000 PSLs? If that's the case, Legends must be soiling their shorts, because how many people that wouldn't shell out $1,700 for the best non-club season tickets in the Dome are paying sky-high PSL prices for the right to pay more sky-high ticket prices to see the same team in the new place? This is backfiring BIG TIME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rednblackattack Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Not that it probably makes that much of a difference, but the AJC reported back on September 17th that 12,997 seats had been sold, and that there was a one month lag on those numbers. So the 13k seats is probably what had been sold through early to mid August. Curious to what the numbers are now. I'm sure it's way below where they estimated they would be. Probably less than 20k..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtman35768 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I Posted this on an older post yesterday. Looks like to me they are plenty of seats left. They was trying to push the club levels and mezzaline levels on me, But I couldn't afford them. Well , I just bought my PSL this morning. I signed up on the list for general public , last Thursday for an appointment this morning. I received seats in section 341 row 8 and aisle seats. They are around the 10 yard line and I asked for the lowest row in the $2000 PSL. So looks like to me there are a lot of seats still available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerosmith67 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 ...and yet again they called and left a voicemail for me. They're persistent to say the least. "We'd hate for you to lose out on this great opportunity and we'd love to finally meet you in person" ... nope, delete.. only listened to 14 seconds of the 32 second voicemail. I don't know how many different ways I can politely say NO THANK YOU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Flare Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 ...and yet again they called and left a voicemail for me. They're persistent to say the least. "We'd hate for you to lose out on this great opportunity and we'd love to finally meet you in person" ... nope, delete.. only listened to 14 seconds of the 32 second voicemail. I don't know how many different ways I can politely say NO THANK YOU. No need to be polite. I sure as heII wasn't, and they never called back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nono Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 really PSL's with the way this team is playing? Please people wake up, take charge of your life and finances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggggggo Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 really PSL's with the way this team is playing? Please people wake up, take charge of your life and financesMy life and finances are apparently in better shape than yours since I've been able to buy my PSL without any undue hardship.You may not like/agree/whatever with the PSL but to call out other fans who have decided to buy as being somehow less intelligent than yourself is laughable at best, inciting at worst, but most likely just ignorant.***** about the PSL. Whine about Blank being a horrible person. Complain until the cows come home for all I care. But stop pretending you are somehow more enlightened than anyone else, because you aren't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capitalist Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 2016 renewal info:As we prepare to head down the final stretch of the regular season, we wanted to provide you with important dates and upcoming deadlines. 2016 Season Ticket Renewal Information You can secure your seats now through a new payment plan on your MyFalcons Account that requires only a 10% down payment, with the additional monthly payments being automatically withdrawn on April 1, May 1, and June 1, 2016.There is no price increase to your 2016 season ticket package.Playoff Information Your same seats for the playoffs can be secured with no money down, by selecting the pay as we play payment option through your MyFalcons AccountPlease note that additional seats secured above your season ticket allotment must be paid for in full at the time of purchase.Key Dates & Deadlines 2015 Playoff Commitment Deadline: December 14, 20152016 Early Bird Renewal Deadline: January 15, 20162016 Final Renewal Deadline: February 1, 2016PSL Payment Deadline: February 29, 2016Final Renewal Payment Deadline: June 1, 2016If you have any questions, please contact a member of the Falcons service team. We can be reached at (855) 222-3267 or Fans@Falcons.NFL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capitalist Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 PSL sales update... 22k about 1/3 of stadium... 140 million... That seems to indicate heavy sales in 300 level...http://m.ajc.com/news/sports/football/falcons-psl-sales-140-million/npPw8/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capitalist Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 AJC article with more detail and quotes from Legends leadership:By Tim Tucker - The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionThe Falcons have sold personal seat licenses for roughly one-third of the seats in the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium, totaling about $140 million in sales, according to figures obtained by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.The figures underscore the significant amount of revenue the seat licenses will generate but also reflect that many current season-ticket holders have declined to buy.+Falcons PSL sales reach $140M, but most seats still available photo According to the figures obtained from the Georgia World Congress Center Authority under an open-records request, the Falcons have sold PSLs to 22,434 seats for a total of $140.3 million. The figures include sales contracts submitted by the Falcons to the GWCCA through Oct. 30.The Falcons say they are pleased with the progress, noting that about 21 months of sales remain before the teams first game in the stadium.The revenue generated from the PSLs one-time fees required for the right to buy Falcons season tickets will go toward the cost of building the $1.4 billion stadium, under construction next to the Georgia Dome.The Falcons this week moved into a new phase of the seat-license program, opening sales to the general public after previously limiting them to current season-ticket holders. At this point, all season-ticket holders have met with sales representatives or declined invitations to do so.For all intents and purposes, we have concluded the relocation (of season-ticket holders) and are moving on to new business, said Michael Drake, vice president of Legends Global Sales, the firm handling the sales program for the Falcons. We also will continue to engage and re-engage current season-ticket holders that either declined during their meeting or kind of said, Now is a bad time. A big piece of this is winning back people that came in earlier and (didnt buy).The Falcons, who dont typically disclose their season-ticket sales, wouldnt say what percentage of current season-ticket holders have bought seat licenses in the new stadium. Years ago, the Falcons said they sold 61,000 season tickets; based on that number, the PSL conversion rate to this point would be about 37 percent. But this years season-ticket sales number isnt known.Mercedes-Benz Stadium will have a seating capacity of 71,000, but some seats are excluded from the PSL inventory, including those in suites, those in sponsorship deals and those withheld by the Falcons for visiting-team officials and various business purposes. The Falcons have declined to say exactly how many seats are in the PSL inventory.According to the latest GWCCA figures, the Falcons have sold PSLs to 4,085 club seats for total contracted revenue of $89.2 million and to 18,349 non-club seats for $51.1 million.Drake said the percentage of seats sold is on pace and still today better than previous (stadium) projects with 21-22 months left to opening. I am ecstatic with the seat count to date.The purchases typically are financed, without interest until 2017 or with interest for an additional 10 years. Down payments totaling $19.3 million have been collected.The Falcons said there is a one-month lag in submitting contracts to the GWCCA but declined to provide updated sales figures.The seat-license prices range from $500 to $45,000, depending on location and amenities. Falcons season-ticket prices in the new stadium will range from $55 to $385 per game.FALCONS PSL SALESThe Falcons this week opened sales of personal seat licenses (PSLs) in Mercedes-Benz Stadium to the general public after previously limiting sales to current season-ticket holders. Some details:What are PSLs? One-time fees for the right to buy season tickets.Prices: The Falcons PSLs range from $500 to $45,000 per seat, depending on location and amenities.To buy: To schedule in-person or phone/online appointments with sales representatives, go to mercedesbenzstadium.com, call 678-686-4400 or email MBS@falcons.nfl.comStadium preview center: Located at 3284 Northside Parkway NW in Atlanta. Visits are by appointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old fan Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I'm still getting emails... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
putnam6 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 AJC article with more detail and quotes from Legends leadership:By Tim Tucker - The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionThe Falcons have sold personal seat licenses for roughly one-third of the seats in the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium, totaling about $140 million in sales, according to figures obtained by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.The figures underscore the significant amount of revenue the seat licenses will generate but also reflect that many current season-ticket holders have declined to buy.+Falcons PSL sales reach $140M, but most seats still available photoAccording to the figures obtained from the Georgia World Congress Center Authority under an open-records request, the Falcons have sold PSLs to 22,434 seats for a total of $140.3 million. The figures include sales contracts submitted by the Falcons to the GWCCA through Oct. 30.The Falcons say they are pleased with the progress, noting that about 21 months of sales remain before the teams first game in the stadium.The revenue generated from the PSLs one-time fees required for the right to buy Falcons season tickets will go toward the cost of building the $1.4 billion stadium, under construction next to the Georgia Dome.The Falcons this week moved into a new phase of the seat-license program, opening sales to the general public after previously limiting them to current season-ticket holders. At this point, all season-ticket holders have met with sales representatives or declined invitations to do so.For all intents and purposes, we have concluded the relocation (of season-ticket holders) and are moving on to new business, said Michael Drake, vice president of Legends Global Sales, the firm handling the sales program for the Falcons. We also will continue to engage and re-engage current season-ticket holders that either declined during their meeting or kind of said, Now is a bad time. A big piece of this is winning back people that came in earlier and (didnt buy).The Falcons, who dont typically disclose their season-ticket sales, wouldnt say what percentage of current season-ticket holders have bought seat licenses in the new stadium. Years ago, the Falcons said they sold 61,000 season tickets; based on that number, the PSL conversion rate to this point would be about 37 percent. But this years season-ticket sales number isnt known.Mercedes-Benz Stadium will have a seating capacity of 71,000, but some seats are excluded from the PSL inventory, including those in suites, those in sponsorship deals and those withheld by the Falcons for visiting-team officials and various business purposes. The Falcons have declined to say exactly how many seats are in the PSL inventory.According to the latest GWCCA figures, the Falcons have sold PSLs to 4,085 club seats for total contracted revenue of $89.2 million and to 18,349 non-club seats for $51.1 million.Drake said the percentage of seats sold is on pace and still today better than previous (stadium) projects with 21-22 months left to opening. I am ecstatic with the seat count to date.The purchases typically are financed, without interest until 2017 or with interest for an additional 10 years. Down payments totaling $19.3 million have been collected.The Falcons said there is a one-month lag in submitting contracts to the GWCCA but declined to provide updated sales figures.The seat-license prices range from $500 to $45,000, depending on location and amenities. Falcons season-ticket prices in the new stadium will range from $55 to $385 per game.FALCONS PSL SALESThe Falcons this week opened sales of personal seat licenses (PSLs) in Mercedes-Benz Stadium to the general public after previously limiting sales to current season-ticket holders. Some details:What are PSLs? One-time fees for the right to buy season tickets.Prices: The Falcons PSLs range from $500 to $45,000 per seat, depending on location and amenities.To buy: To schedule in-person or phone/online appointments with sales representatives, go to mercedesbenzstadium.com, call 678-686-4400 or email MBS@falcons.nfl.comStadium preview center: Located at 3284 Northside Parkway NW in Atlanta. Visits are by appointment.Thanks for the info.Very conservatively you could say 40% of the current season ticket base has declined to renew so far, how Legends can believe that is a good retention rate is beyond me. Especially since they were touting 6 months sellout of Levi stadium in San Francisco, and Atlanta being on pace with that. Wouldn't expect a surge in sales with the holidays unless the Falcons get hot and make a run at the playoffs. Once the season is over Falcons will need to make some news in free agency or the draft to get a spike in sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggggggo Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Thanks for the info.Very conservatively you could say 40% of the current season ticket base has declined to renew so far, how Legends can believe that is a good retention rate is beyond me. Especially since they were touting 6 months sellout of Levi stadium in San Francisco, and Atlanta being on pace with that. Wouldn't expect a surge in sales with the holidays unless the Falcons get hot and make a run at the playoffs. Once the season is over Falcons will need to make some news in free agency or the draft to get a spike in sales.I am going to take it even further and say sales are going to solely depend on the teams performance and not even any splashy FAs or Draft Picks. Logically thinking, if someone wanted STs they could have had them already so I doubt many people are going to rush out and spend more money now than they would have the past few years, but I'm sure there will be a few. If the team does well, sales go up. If the team continues to falter this year and next, it's going to be a rough sales pitch. There isn't any kind of advertisement or marketing scheme I can think of that would get me to buy STs if I just weren't stupidly in love with watching games in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
putnam6 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I am going to take it even further and say sales are going to solely depend on the teams performance and not even any splashy FAs or Draft Picks. Logically thinking, if someone wanted STs they could have had them already so I doubt many people are going to rush out and spend more money now than they would have the past few years, but I'm sure there will be a few. If the team does well, sales go up. If the team continues to falter this year and next, it's going to be a rough sales pitch. There isn't any kind of advertisement or marketing scheme I can think of that would get me to buy STs if I just weren't stupidly in love with watching games in person. Isn't anything wrong with that, there is nothing like watching the games in person I miss the h e l l out of that. I'd sit on bleachers like in high school to watch, if the price was right. It's the game itself that grabs me, all the other stuff is just the fluff, pretty sure I'll get tickets to the first game that looks it will be with an open roof LOL nothing like NFL football on a beautiful October Sunday in Atlanta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nono Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 My life and finances are apparently in better shape than yours since I've been able to buy my PSL without any undue hardship.You may not like/agree/whatever with the PSL but to call out other fans who have decided to buy as being somehow less intelligent than yourself is laughable at best, inciting at worst, but most likely just ignorant.***** about the PSL. Whine about Blank being a horrible person. Complain until the cows come home for all I care. But stop pretending you are somehow more enlightened than anyone else, because you aren't.You prob do make more than me but doubt your a bigger fan than I am of this teamenjoy your PSL's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notthatcool Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) My life and finances are apparently in better shape than yours since I've been able to buy my PSL without any undue hardship.I think it is great you keep reminding us of how much money you have. But the facts are most people are struggling in this economy and a lot of people in the Atlanta area are already in way too much debt with student loans, mortgages, car notes, providing for their children, and credit cards. Most probably made bad decisions to get into that position.... a PSL shouldn't be another. Edited November 18, 2015 by notthatcool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggggggo Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) I think it is great you keep reminding us of how much money you have. But the facts are most people are struggling in this economy and a lot of people in the Atlanta area are already in way too much debt with student loans, mortgages, car notes, providing for their children, and credit cards. Most probably made bad decisions to get into that position.... a PSL shouldn't be another. Because people keep commenting that they know what is best for my finances, and they don't. Buying into the PSL program sucks by comparison of what my STs have been the past 8 years. I'd love for the system to stay the same, but times change. Before that I was in DC and bought my dad STs to the Redskins for a year cause it's something he was never able to afford. When I looked into the Falcons, I was dumbfounded by how cheap it was, in comparison.Buying a PSL is an extremely personal (or family) decision financially, for the time commitment, functional location stability, etc. And it really bothers me when people jump on here and pretend to know more about me and my decision than I do, because they don't. And it also bothers me when people make the claim no true fans are going to be in the new stadium, because I am. I started following the falcons when I was 16 living in DC. Sure, we are going to lose some, or more likely a lot, of die hards, but to put those down who have bought isn't beneficial to anyone, the team, or the fan base.*Edit: And I am in no way trying to talk anyone into a PSL. It's every individuals private decision to make. I fully support the idea that if you can't pay it off by 2017 interest starting, you shouldn't be buying a PSL. Same for STs now, if you were putting them on a CC and paying them off over the entire year, probably shouldn't have had STs. Again, the only thing I can't stand about the PSL arguments are when fans are attacking other fans over their personal decisions. Edited November 18, 2015 by Leggggggo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtman35768 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I cannot believe some people. I bought 2 upper deck PSL section 341 row 8. If you break it down , That is $ 400 A YEAR or $33 a month that is not expensive for 2 PSL. If you cannot afford that, then cut back to half a case of beer on the weekends instead of a full case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFan1st Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) In my opinion, in the next 4 years there will be better deals on PSL's than there are out there today. Some people buy them when the hype is large. When that wears off and the team is struggling, they unload their PSL's for what they can get. For me, I will just buy single game tickets for the games I want to go to and it will be cheaper to do that in the long run than buying PSLs.That doesnt mean that buying or not buying PSL's makes you less or more of a fan. As someone said above, its a personal decision that everyone makes. Edited November 18, 2015 by FalconFan1st Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notthatcool Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I cannot believe some people. If you were referring to me... I worry about "some people" who decided it was a good idea to finance a PSL. "Some people" make very bad decisions with their money. If you were able to pay your PSL in full and not finance any I think you made a great choice. I am quite happy (and fortunate) with my financial situation, but I don't need to post about it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiks Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I cannot believe some people. I bought 2 upper deck PSL section 341 row 8. If you break it down , That is $ 400 A YEAR or $33 a month that is not expensive for 2 PSL. If you cannot afford that, then cut back to half a case of beer on the weekends instead of a full case.You do realize you need to buy the game tickets as well as the PSL...... doooooh!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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