Something is telling me...stadium won't be sold out this year...

[imatexan]

Originally Posted by hobie

Yeah, we got the same email. Guess the waiting list folks that have been there for years have also bailed on it.. Everyone has to choose what it right for their families during these times.Football for some is a great escape from the reality of whats going on in the economy, for others, it is just a game and that the expense of it is not worth it... Understand both sides of the coin there.. But honestly, how often are the seats really sold out... Paid tickets and actual butts in seats are not the same.. So the Texans saying they have sold out every game is not incorrect, but I would bet my life that it is no where near correct as in the stadium being full all those games...

You are correct but its not just the Texans, very few "sold out" games in any sport mean that every seat is actually occupied.

[ubecool454]

Originally Posted by texanmojo.com

Just got this email from the Texans. Is this a sign?

Attention Texans Fan,
We've identified some seats that are currently available in your section! Do you have enough in 2009? Is there anyone you know that would want to experience all the hard hitting action at a Texans game with you? Now is the time. And remember, special food and beverage incentives exist for those season ticket holders who refer someone who purchases season tickets for 2009.

For more information or to reserve your tickets today call me at ...

I do believe the Texans have sent me a letter and a little card every year asking me if I wanted additional tickets. I think the stadium will be full again if the Texans are winning....if they start off slow again then I think it will be hard to fill. It is only June and I think we need to wait until training camp and the preseason starts before we start to speculate. I don't care if no one shows up...I'LL BE THERE!

[texanmojo]

Originally Posted by hobie

Yeah, we got the same email. Guess the waiting list folks that have been there for years have also bailed on it.. Everyone has to choose what it right for their families during these times.Football for some is a great escape from the reality of whats going on in the economy, for others, it is just a game and that the expense of it is not worth it... Understand both sides of the coin there.. But honestly, how often are the seats really sold out... Paid tickets and actual butts in seats are not the same.. So the Texans saying they have sold out every game is not incorrect, but I would bet my life that it is no where near correct as in the stadium being full all those games...

Yeah...I agree. I don't think I have ever seen that stadium 100% full except for the very 1st game. I just wonder if we are going to see our first blackout. It won't matter to me as i will be there...but it would suck for others.

[Double Barrel]

Blackouts are bad for business and cast a negative image. I honestly doubt that the Texans' marketing department lets that happen. Plus, the franchise likes to brag about 56 consecutive sell-outs, and that streak would be broken with a blackout.

[Texan_Bill]

"Win and they will come"

[Silver Oak]

Originally Posted by Texan_Bill

"Win early in the season, and they will come"

fixed

[Double Barrel]

Jungle Bob and I just bought one of the two game packages (Colts & Raiders), so yeah!