It's Not Just Me

I'm sure there are a few skeptics out there who think this blog is nothing more than an accumulation of rants from one disgruntled 49ers fan who doesn't represent the long-time ticketholders at large. More accurately, my thoughts and opinions are shared by a great number of us who are fed up with this organization. I thought I would post this excellent email message that was sent by another (former) ticketholder to the 49ers' ticket office following last week's second renewal deadline. Enjoy - and remember, Jed - there are many more of us than you think...

After over 50 years as season ticket holders, we have chosen to not renew our tickets this year. Unfortunately, while we have continued to support and be faithful to the 49ers, the same can't be said of the organization. Our prices have increased exponentially over the last 10 years. During that time, the team has performed consistently worse, the stadium we pay premium prices for is a disgrace to the NFL and 49er fans and the 49er organization continues to lower ticket prices in some areas while penalizing your most loyal fans. 

I thought about detailing the reasons we chose not to renew, but I figure if you wanted to know, someone would have called by now. I have been waiting to see if anyone would reach out to me via a telephone call when we didn't make our payment. Given the length of our "valued" relationship, one would think that a call might have been in order to find out why this was the year we chose to be late with our first payment in 50+ years. Instead, we keep receiving automated notices via mail or email like we have no idea a payment is due. It is clear the organization couldn't care less about the fans. Clearly, you just want to known when you can reassign our seats.  

My father's dying wish was that we "always keep the Niner tickets." But I'm pretty sure Dad would forgive us if he had seen the invoices and the team play over the last decade. Will I be a Niner fan forever? Yes. Will I continue to pay for that privilege? No.  

If you are interested in the specific reasons why we chose not to renew, I am happy to explain in detail. I can be reached at the telephone number on file.

AWESOME - and thanks again for sharing!