I think we can't write enough or say enough about how disgraceful it is that the NFL charges regular-season prices for these preseason games. Flipping through the weekend games, you could see the yawning gaps of empty seats ... and realize the empty seats didn't mean the tickets weren't sold. They were, for the most part. But the people had no desire to go to the games. The Jets-Falcons game, for instance -- Chad Pennington played two series and never threw a pass. Charging regular-season prices is a blatant disregard for the fans.
As an original season ticket holder for the Carolina Panthers, I understand King's lament.
For example, let's say I had to pay $50 a seat for my tickets. There are eight regular season home games, so they cost me $400 a seat for the year. However, the team forces you to buy the two preseason games, as well, at the same price, if you want the season tickets.
Ergo, my season tickets cost $500 a seat for the year, $400 for eight regular season games and $100 for the two meaningless preseason games.
The team could solve this problem and lose no money in the process. It would be completely cosmetic and would not save the fans a thick nickel, but they could shut up the likes of King and other whiners.
"How?" you ask?
Give the preseason tickets away for FREE! to all season ticket holders. Then raise the price of the regular season tickets to $62.50.
$62.50 for eight home games comes to $500 a seat.
Problem solved.
I'm a marketing genius.
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