Summed7
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I'm sorry to be the one to tell you this bc you are a true fan, but of course all they care about is the money. The fans and community bond together and create something that lends meaning to football and the Saints, and I think the players care too, but if they weren't getting paid, don't think many would stick around for long. You are a transaction to the NFL, nothing more, nothing less.I am EXTREMELY disappointed that the Saints management chose to sweep my credit card for the second (final) payment for this years season - especially without even discussing alternatives for what may happen.
The team keeps trying to march towards the season as if nothing has happened, and their sycophants on the radio barely mention the impact to the fans.
Several weeks back I got an enthusiastic email from my season ticket rep (another new one this year), who was "just touching base" to see if there was anything I needed, or anything she could do for me.
I replied that I was not happy with the teams decisions to just ignore the pandemic and plow full steam ahead. I did not expect a response.
She actually called me, and offered to postpone my second payment until June 12th, when they expected an "announcement about a plan that would give us an idea of what may take place". I didn't think they would have an answer by then, but gracefully thanked her for postponing the payment. She assured me that doing so would not jeopardize my tickets.
So - what happens next? They sweep my account for the money on the previously announced date!
I called back and ask for her, get another rep on the phone. "Since we are working remotely it's impossible for me to transfer you to her" - understandable, so I explain... "I'm so sorry sir - I'll immediately refund that payment, and schedule it again for June 12th".
WELL - that never happened either. I didn't even bother to try again, as by then we were approaching June 12th, and it didn't matter - since obviously the y still don't know what's going to happen.
It's NOT about the money. I can afford to have them hold my money interest free. It's about the PRINCIPAL & the ETHICS of the organization. They don't give a DAMN about ME, they just care about money.
It's obvious to every football fan that season ticket holders will NOT be able to attend 10 games this season. But the NFL and the SAINTS are going to grab that money and begrudgingly hold on to it for dear life - regardless of the image or impact on others.
At this point I have NO interest in attending this season - but I don't want to lose my tickets, or the possibility of attending the playoffs if the situation is right - so they have me over a barrel, and don't really care.