Bobcats Reaction to getting #2 pick-buy this season, get next season free

[BlockParty]

Just posted on their facebook and twitter feeds:

Take advantage of our exclusive season ticket offer: buy this season, get the next season FREE! Check out our "Ticket Offers" tab on our Facebook page or call 704.BOBCATS to speak with a representative.

[bes628]

They're trying to hold on to whatever fans remain.

[CatNation1]

all that does is make me think that the team is going to move. im sure theyd find some way to weasel out of reimbursement

[BlockParty]

all that does is make me think that the team is going to move. im sure theyd find some way to weasel out of reimbursement

$100 Million+ penalty if they move....no, that's not happening

[JGib23]

$100 Million+ penalty if they move....no, that's not happening

Guys this is something we really need to start worrying about. The penalty to leave is on a sliding scale, if this team continues to fail, it won't be long before some rich guy buys the team at a discount by agreeing to absorb the teams debts (MJ did this) and moves the fucking team....

This is the sign of a fucking desperate franchise.

[CableBoxCat]

Guys this is something we really need to start worrying about. The penalty to leave is on a sliding scale, if this team continues to fail, it won't be long before some rich guy buys the team at a discount by agreeing to absorb the teams debts (MJ did this) and moves the fucking team....

Is this actually something you guys are worried about? I only ask because I'm going to be moving down to Charlotte soon and the presence of an NBA franchise was seriously one of my deciding factors in choosing Charlotte (the NBA & NFL are by far my two favorite pro leagues). I realize the Panthers moving isn't a concern, but that only provides 8 games of entertainment per year (not counting preseason & playoffs), whereas the Bobcats provide 41 dates.

Regarding this offer- I had actually purchased season tickets a couple weeks ago (cheap seats, upper baseline), but when I saw this deal on the website I contacted my ticket rep right away. He was able to get me better seats (albeit only slightly better) for an additional $387 and I now have tickets for a 2nd year. Great deal & fantastic customer service! With all the headaches that come with a major move, it's nice to know that such a big chunk of my entertainment for the next 2 years is taken care of (and paid for!).

Also, unlike the "Pay the Pick" promotion, I was assured that this deal still affords you all the rights & privileges of a season ticket holder: Cats 365, ticket trade program, team store discount, early entry to arena, etc.

[CatNation1]

$100 Million+ penalty if they move....no, that's not happening

add 100 million to our team value and we probably still are below league average. not that big of a deal to an investor because in the end we are still an NBA team like anyone else but our value is deflated because of our location and current revenue. a move to seattle with a new arena coming could wipe away that 100m hit in team value literally in a day

[SWedd523]

add 100 million to our team value and we probably still are below league average. not that big of a deal to an investor because in the end we are still an NBA team like anyone else but our value is deflated because of our location and current revenue. a move to seattle with a new arena coming could wipe away that 100m hit in team value literally in a day

Technically speaking, we'd be 13th.

[JMo]

Seems like a promo similar to the buy one get one free they did last year?

[CableBoxCat]

Seems like a promo similar to the buy one get one free they did last year?

Wasn't here last year, but based on some Googling, I believe the promotion last year was "Buy 2 season tickets, get 2 more free," so a little bit different. Instead of doubling the duration of your tickets (1 year to 2), they doubled the number of tickets (2 to 4). I prefer this year's offer since finding 3 people to go to games with me 43 times a year could be difficult. :-)

I just checked Ticketmaster and it looks like this free season offer might be sold out unless they're simply having computer issues. I wouldn't be surprised if they make more available though (as they did with the "Pay the Pick" promotion). Glad people took advantage of it, and especially glad I got in when I did! EDIT: Nevermind, tickets are available again. I guess it was just computer issues.