NFL Playoff tickets - worth it?

[Runscott]

Okay, I finally know my limit when it comes to sporting events.

This morning I found two tickets on the 50 yrd-line, 3rd row behind the Saints bench (yes, I'm pulling for the Saints), at $250 each. My girlfriend's limit for a ticket had been $150, but she convinced me to buy them. With all the fees they were $581 for the two. I cancelled. I would have done it for a total of $530 with fees, but somehow $581 was over the limit.

At least now I know

[chris6net]

As a Giants season ticket holder I never had to buy tickets for a playoff game on the secondary market but going to a playoff game especially a Championship game and if your team wins is a great experience. I have also seen Flipper Anderson run right out of the end zone,the Giants lose to Minnesota after botching an onside kick and getting shut out against Carolina in the playoffs in 2006. If your team loses at home in the playoffs then the experience is not so fun

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by chris6net

As a Giants season ticket holder I never had to buy tickets for a playoff game on the secondary market but going to a playoff game especially a Championship game and if your team wins is a great experience. I have also seen Flipper Anderson run right out of the end zone,the Giants lose to Minnesota after botching an onside kick and getting shut out against Carolina in the playoffs in 2006. If your team loses at home in the playoffs then the experience is not so fun

My other near-miss playoff experience was the 1978 Denver-Oakland AFC Championship game. My Dad came home from work and excitedly told me that he had two great tickets for the playoff game. As I was about to scream with joy, my Mom walked into the room and let us know that basically they would be getting a divorce if he took anyone other than her. She had a great time, so it was well worth not getting to go.

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Originally Posted by Runscott

My other near-miss playoff experience was the 1978 Denver-Oakland AFC Championship game. My Dad came home from work and excitedly told me that he had two great tickets for the playoff game. As I was about to scream with joy, my Mom walked into the room and let us know that basically they would be getting a divorce if he took anyone other than her. She had a great time, so it was well worth not getting to go.

Reminds me of the time my stepdad gave away tickets to the MLB all star game because he didn't think I would want to go.