Warning to Season Ticket Holders

[Jerhawk]

The Seahawks have sent an email (attached) to season ticket holders, warning them that if the the team finds they’ve used the majority of their tickets for resale purposes, the team will be in contact with them to discuss further.

What are your thoughts?

I’ve read both sides of the argument, but here is where I stand. If the economy is so tough, if it’s that much of a burden and hassle for you to attend each home game, then stop renewing your season tickets. It may sound harsh, I know. But the fact of the matter is we, the 12s, got embarrassed last year, primarily for the Sunday Night game versus the Packers. Our stadium being taken over by Packers fans on national TV was humiliating. People have been on the wait list for years. People who use the tickets as a source of income because of the economy, it’s too far away, this that and the other, just step aside and allow someone else an opportunity to have those tickets.

Curious what the .Net community feels about this and the message sent by the franchise.

 

[Cyrus12]

I like it! Many season tix holders just have seasons to make money and are not actual fans. Maybe they want real fans of the team there and not just people trying to make a quick buck.

 

[Hawkstorian]

Hmmmm. I didn't get that email. I wonder if you're already on their 'list'??

I don't judge anyone else's use of tickets. They're your tickets that you paid for and you or I should do what we want with them. The fact that STHs knew they could make 3 x face value for the GB game puts everyone in the position where they're making their own business decision. I went to the game, and it sucked. Plus, they made me watch Sam Howell try to play QB which made it even worse.

That said, the Seahawks have a right to set terms for their tickets and I'm fine with that as long as they're clear. How many games can I sell without potentially losing my tickets? Does transferring tickets to family members or friends cause problems? Don't just make veiled warnings, give actual rules that make sense.

The team can and probably should take some of the measures, but I'm telling you, it's not going to solve the problem. Out of town fans are going to find a way to go to games and home fans are going to sell their seats. It's supply and demand. Cutting off some STHs will only help very incrementally, not enough to prevent what happened vs. GB.

Full transparency: I sold 2 games on the open market last year (SF and NYG). Myself and my family used the other games.

 

[DTiempo81]

Very very rarely resell my tickets on NFL Ticket Exchange, talking maybe 2-3 times since the option has been available. I do routinely give away my tickets to family and friends, all Hawks fans. Hopefully they have a way to tell the difference.

 

[sutz]

Had to give up my STHs many years ago for financial reasons. Only had them 3 or 4 years. Was fun while I had them, and never sold them. Gave them away a few times to friends & family. Good times.

 

[evergreen]

That GB game was an embarrassment. But only because we were so out classed from the start. If our running backs were rumbling for 7 yards a carry those Packer fans would've been quiet.

 

[Jerhawk]

Hmmmm. I didn't get that email. I wonder if you're already on their 'list'??

I don't judge anyone else's use of tickets. They're your tickets that you paid for and you or I should do what we want with them. The fact that STHs knew they could make 3 x face value for the GB game puts everyone in the position where they're making their own business decision. I went to the game, and it sucked. Plus, they made me watch Sam Howell try to play QB which made it even worse.

That said, the Seahawks have a right to set terms for their tickets and I'm fine with that as long as they're clear. How many games can I sell without potentially losing my tickets? Does transferring tickets to family members or friends cause problems? Don't just make veiled warnings, give actual rules that make sense.

The team can and probably should take some of the measures, but I'm telling you, it's not going to solve the problem. Out of town fans are going to find a way to go to games and home fans are going to sell their seats. It's supply and demand. Cutting off some STHs will only help very incrementally, not enough to prevent what happened vs. GB.

Full transparency: I sold 2 games on the open market last year (SF and NYG). Myself and my family used the other games.

I’m not on the list. And as far as I know, there isn’t a list, it’s a warning sent to every season ticket holder. This attachment was shared by Captain Seahawk on Facebook.

Going into that Packers game, it was a huge game last season. The team performed poorly, for sure, but nobody expected Geno to get hurt.

 

[JPatera76]

I’m fine with it. I actually enjoy that the team is aware and taking some kind of action. Because in the end, if your selling the majority of your ST to people In general and constantly, your not a fan your a reseller taking away from the home fans and driving the prices up and out of reach for those who do want to attend and support their local team. Now I understand the one or two times or the occasional gifting of tickets, my grandfather each year would gift my stepfather two tickets for him and I to go to. But we’re also Seahawks fans.

 

[CouchLogic]

STH: "Think I'll buy thousands of dollars worth of tickets"

Also STH: " I'm broke, better sell all my tickets."



People suck at money.