NFL Sunday Ticket...WTF?

jbj15 · 07-14-2008, 02:02 PM

NFL Sunday ticket has gotten out of control! I just looked at my direct TV bill and they now want $350 for 17 weeks of games. They spread it out to 41.50 over 6 months and an additional 16.50 for 6 months, for the games in HD (I already pay an additional $10 a month for HD). I can afford it, but, it just doesn't feel right when we get 3 network games between 1 and 4 and then the Sunday night game and some weeks with 2 on Monday. I made a hard choice and canceled it. I had to stand up to this bullsh!t. I guess I'm going to be a little more productive on Sundays this fall.

Does anyone else feel this is getting a little extreme? Between personal seat licensees in the thousands of dollars and tickets in the hundreds, it is going to get to point where people aren't going to be able to afford to be a fan! I think professional sports is in for a rude awakening when the rest of the country wakes up like CA has, and realizes their is more to do than sit on our butt watch these idiots get rich off of our dime.

I make decent money, but, when I have kids I doubt I will be able to afford $500+ per game.

End of rant. Who knows, maybe after week one I'll think it is worth it. Though I doubt it.

All SmileZ · 07-14-2008, 02:38 PM

I called and canceled last week. I can't justify it. I live in the market w/ my team (Washington) so that's what I'm focused on anyway. I actually did the same thing the year before. I canceled it b/c it didn't make sense to me, but mid-season they had a what seemed like a cheap promotion, so I turned it back on.

I did notice that when I called to cancel, the operator offered to give me Superfan for free in order for me to stay. I still declined.

I do think the price is B.S., but plenty of people are willing to pay. If nothing else, Superfan should be included at no additional cost, not as a $100 extra

AroundMyHorn · 07-14-2008, 03:59 PM

I think it's a rip too but since my team is Buffalo and I live in Houston, I have no choice.

jbj15 · 07-14-2008, 05:04 PM

Hey! Bufallo for me too! I'm from Rochester and live in Philadelphia now. Thank god the Eagles are my NFC team.

Let see if Edwards can do what JP couldn't.

AroundMyHorn · 07-14-2008, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbj15

Hey! Bufallo for me too! I'm from Rochester and live in Philadelphia now. Thank god the Eagles are my NFC team.

Let see if Edwards can do what JP couldn't.

Right on man! Fking Whitner needs to keep his mouth closed with his guarantees...Besides, I wanted to sneak up on people!

y_b_lamron · 07-14-2008, 08:05 PM

I can't believe how crazy the price is getting

Armando · 07-14-2008, 08:53 PM

Yeah the prices are insane. I wont be getting it this yr or ever now with the raping of prices

SlideFox · 07-14-2008, 09:01 PM

Never saw a need for it. I go to my regular sports bar every Sunday during football season; well when ever my team is playing!

Road Warrior · 07-15-2008, 08:23 AM

its great if you are in some ff leagues...or just a sports fanatic who loves football.

i stopped NFL sunday ticket a couple of years ago because i thought 200 and some change was too much...now over 300...ridiculous

GXCLUSIV · 07-15-2008, 02:00 PM

Have you guys looked into FTA ( free to air ) satellite boxes. A friend has one and he gets east coast local channels. So he's able to chose and watch several different east coast local NFL games, besides all games shown in west coast. Its just like having the NFL package. Downside on FTA's, is sometimes boxes will go down, but just wait for the fixes or files to download from several different online forum/support sites, and upload files to box. There are several different brands, and some boxes last longer and wont need fixes for awhile. Prices vary from $100-$500 for the HD boxes. They really pay for itself in long run, from having several PPV movies, PPV sport events ( boxing and MMA fights ), and premium channels. Search online and do your homework before purchasing. Your local Craigslist and Ebay has dozens of these units for auction. Oh yeah, forgot to mention, use these units for testing purpose only.

JSDZ33 · 07-15-2008, 02:13 PM

me and my friends usually throw the ball around and listen to the 49er games on the radio.

jbj15 · 07-15-2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GXCLUSIV

Have you guys looked into FTA ( free to air ) satellite boxes. A friend has one and he gets east coast local channels. So he's able to chose and watch several different east coast local NFL games, besides all games shown in west coast. Its just like having the NFL package. Downside on FTA's, is sometimes boxes will go down, but just wait for the fixes or files to download from several different online forum/support sites, and upload files to box. There are several different brands, and some boxes last longer and wont need fixes for awhile. Prices vary from $100-$500 for the HD boxes. They really pay for itself in long run, from having several PPV movies, PPV sport events ( boxing and MMA fights ), and premium channels. Search online and do your homework before purchasing. Your local Craigslist and Ebay has dozens of these units for auction. Oh yeah, forgot to mention, use these units for testing purpose only.

Sweet! Thanks for the advice. I am going to hit google up right now.

07-14-2008, 02:02 PM	#1
jbj15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: PA Posts: 402 iTrader: (0)	NFL Sunday Ticket...WTF? NFL Sunday ticket has gotten out of control! I just looked at my direct TV bill and they now want $350 for 17 weeks of games. They spread it out to 41.50 over 6 months and an additional 16.50 for 6 months, for the games in HD (I already pay an additional $10 a month for HD). I can afford it, but, it just doesn't feel right when we get 3 network games between 1 and 4 and then the Sunday night game and some weeks with 2 on Monday. I made a hard choice and canceled it. I had to stand up to this bullsh!t. I guess I'm going to be a little more productive on Sundays this fall. Does anyone else feel this is getting a little extreme? Between personal seat licensees in the thousands of dollars and tickets in the hundreds, it is going to get to point where people aren't going to be able to afford to be a fan! I think professional sports is in for a rude awakening when the rest of the country wakes up like CA has, and realizes their is more to do than sit on our butt watch these idiots get rich off of our dime. I make decent money, but, when I have kids I doubt I will be able to afford $500+ per game. End of rant. Who knows, maybe after week one I'll think it is worth it. Though I doubt it.

07-14-2008, 02:38 PM	#2
All SmileZ Hi Yello Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: DC Metro Area Posts: 1,686 iTrader: (0)	I called and canceled last week. I can't justify it. I live in the market w/ my team (Washington) so that's what I'm focused on anyway. I actually did the same thing the year before. I canceled it b/c it didn't make sense to me, but mid-season they had a what seemed like a cheap promotion, so I turned it back on. I did notice that when I called to cancel, the operator offered to give me Superfan for free in order for me to stay. I still declined. I do think the price is B.S., but plenty of people are willing to pay. If nothing else, Superfan should be included at no additional cost, not as a $100 extra __________________ "Hennessy. You ain't gotta keep asking me. That's what I drink on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, my birthday, Jesus birthday, Hennessy. If they don't have Hennessy, I will take Remy as a backup." Last edited by All SmileZ; 07-15-2008 at 10:43 AM.

07-14-2008, 08:05 PM	#6
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07-14-2008, 08:53 PM	#7
Armando Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NoVA Posts: 1,035 iTrader: (15)	Yeah the prices are insane. I wont be getting it this yr or ever now with the raping of prices __________________ 350Z SS 2004 Enthusiast 6MT /Volk SF Winnings 19x9.5 +19 F & 19x10.5 +17 R /Toyo t1-R tires /Stillen Intake /Fast Intentions Exhaust & Test pipes /HKS RS Coilovers /Motordyne 1/2 spacer /Rotora Brake Kit /Vertex sides /Nismo V2front /JP Type N rear /Stillen Type 1 wing, KENWOOD, POLK, JL, ALPINE National Z Club

07-14-2008, 09:01 PM	#8
SlideFox *Well No!!* Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,119 iTrader: (0)	Never saw a need for it. I go to my regular sports bar every Sunday during football season; well when ever my team is playing! __________________ Go Turbo or Go Home!! ----->Forced Induction for Noobs....<----- Cowboys 8-4 Suns 11-6

07-14-2008, 03:59 PM	#3
AroundMyHorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: houston Posts: 4,915 iTrader: (7)	I think it's a rip too but since my team is Buffalo and I live in Houston, I have no choice.

07-14-2008, 05:04 PM	#4
jbj15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: PA Posts: 402 iTrader: (0)	Hey! Bufallo for me too! I'm from Rochester and live in Philadelphia now. Thank god the Eagles are my NFC team. Let see if Edwards can do what JP couldn't.

07-15-2008, 08:23 AM	#9
Road Warrior Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: cali Posts: 2,187 iTrader: (2)	its great if you are in some ff leagues...or just a sports fanatic who loves football. i stopped NFL sunday ticket a couple of years ago because i thought 200 and some change was too much...now over 300...ridiculous

07-15-2008, 02:00 PM	#10
GXCLUSIV Gymrats G35 TT Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 589 iTrader: (0)	Have you guys looked into FTA ( free to air ) satellite boxes. A friend has one and he gets east coast local channels. So he's able to chose and watch several different east coast local NFL games, besides all games shown in west coast. Its just like having the NFL package. Downside on FTA's, is sometimes boxes will go down, but just wait for the fixes or files to download from several different online forum/support sites, and upload files to box. There are several different brands, and some boxes last longer and wont need fixes for awhile. Prices vary from $100-$500 for the HD boxes. They really pay for itself in long run, from having several PPV movies, PPV sport events ( boxing and MMA fights ), and premium channels. Search online and do your homework before purchasing. Your local Craigslist and Ebay has dozens of these units for auction. Oh yeah, forgot to mention, use these units for testing purpose only. __________________ 04.5 OB 5AT, Prem/Nav \| SFR 60-1 ball bearing TwinTurbo, 417rwp@7.5psi \| stock VQ, SFR rebuilt tranny (VB,TC,Clutchpack) \| Autometer Nexus \| Innovate a/f \| 20" DPE R07 v.S, \| Full KenStyle bodykit with Ings+1 Fenders \| Seibon TS CF hood \| Bats GTR Overlays \| HKS high-power TI exhaust \| AirRunner air-ride Suspension/Dakota digital \| Eclipse avn5435/ CDT es643 components.

07-15-2008, 02:13 PM	#11
JSDZ33 Darth Win Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,807 iTrader: (0)	me and my friends usually throw the ball around and listen to the 49er games on the radio.