WGR: Ted Black on Howard Simon

[flyingpig]

Just got my email directly from Ted!

"Hi Tom-
Howard forwarded your email to me (along with a whole bunch more) regarding the team store sale. My assistant, Fay (copied), agreed to help me assist with your request. I did open my big mouth and say it on the air and, as such, will do my best to allow you and others to take advantage of the sale. I think Fay will ban me from future WGR interviews or at least place me on double secret probation….. I’m not sure what the shipping costs are, but we can figure that out when she connects with you. If you don’t hear from her immediately please understand that we are a bit slammed right now, but will take care of you. Thanks for carrying the Sabres flag in ON. Best regards, TNB"

That is awesome!! I love the casual, regular guy, tone to it.

 

[Paxon]

Just got my email directly from Ted!

"Hi Tom-
Howard forwarded your email to me (along with a whole bunch more) regarding the team store sale. My assistant, Fay (copied), agreed to help me assist with your request. I did open my big mouth and say it on the air and, as such, will do my best to allow you and others to take advantage of the sale. I think Fay will ban me from future WGR interviews or at least place me on double secret probation….. I’m not sure what the shipping costs are, but we can figure that out when she connects with you. If you don’t hear from her immediately please understand that we are a bit slammed right now, but will take care of you. Thanks for carrying the Sabres flag in ON. Best regards, TNB"

Couldn't have a better President for this fanbase, imo.

 

[FearTheBeard]

I emailed him back saying thanks so much, and that just getting an email directly from him had made my day, and that this truly is a first class organization.

 

[FearTheBeard]

I emailed him back saying thanks so much, and that just getting an email directly from him had made my day, and that this truly is a first class organization.

Wow wasn't expecting a response to this one, but Teddy strikes again

"Thx for the kind words, Tom. The fans are the ones who make this team/city great. I can’t begin to tell you how blown away our players were by the crowd last night. Best regards, TNB"

This guy just gets it

 

[Insomniac99]

Wow wasn't expecting a response to this one, but Teddy strikes again

"Thx for the kind words, Tom. The fans are the ones who make this team/city great. I can’t begin to tell you how blown away our players were by the crowd last night. Best regards, TNB"

This guy just gets it

I keep waiting for these guys to be exposed as just another group of money grubbing *******s. But it's not happening. They really come off as some of the most genuine people you could meet. These are the kind of people I want to give my business to and support as much as possible.

 

[Jame]

That is awesome!! I love the casual, regular guy, tone to it.

i got the same reply

 

[FearTheBeard]

i got the same reply

I figured they would all be very similar. I couldn't imagine him coming up with something new to say to hundreds, maybe thousands, of different emails.

 

[vcv]

i got the same reply

He thanked you for carrying the Sabres flag in Ontario?

 

[Duddy]

He should sign off his e mails with Mr. President Big Daddy Ted.

 

[Jame]

He thanked you for carrying the Sabres flag in Ontario?

in "FL"

 

[Clock]

I think it's time to start asking for the HFBoards box.

 

[SundherDome]

Guy is a class act and read it individually, here is my response from Ted ( also responded back in 30 minutes.)



Ted Black <Ted.Black>
1:46 PM (9 minutes ago)
to me, Fay


Hi Stephen-
First, thx much for addressing me by my more formal name and title- Mr. President Big Daddy Ted. Sounds so professional, eh? As for the store discount for out of towners, I am learning very quickly that the Sabres nation listens to WGR everywhere. My assistant, Fay, has agreed to help me and coordinate. I copied her. Best regards, MPBDT

Sent from my iPhone

 

[CrankyJay]

LOL, that's awesome.

 

[BloFan4Life]

How do I get into contact with Ted Black about the people who just get the tickets to resell them?!!? I am not talking about the casual fan who sells a game or two, but already there are seats on Stubhub for every game the same seats. There is a waiting list for people who actually want to go to the games, give them the seats.

 

[CrankyJay]

How do I get into contact with Ted Black about the people who just get the tickets to resell them?!!? I am not talking about the casual fan who sells a game or two, but already there are seats on Stubhub for every game the same seats. There is a waiting list for people who actually want to go to the games, give them the seats.

Legally I'm not sure there's much they can do.

 

[SackTastic]

How do I get into contact with Ted Black about the people who just get the tickets to resell them?!!? I am not talking about the casual fan who sells a game or two, but already there are seats on Stubhub for every game the same seats. There is a waiting list for people who actually want to go to the games, give them the seats.

If you had the solution to that, you'd have sold it to the industry and be a millionaire many times over.

 

[BloFan4Life]

Legally I'm not sure there's much they can do.

Find out who owns the ticket, and cancel them. The Sabres can kick out any STH they want. You don't legally own the seats, you rent them.

 

[sba]

Just got my email directly from Ted!

"Hi Tom-
Howard forwarded your email to me (along with a whole bunch more) regarding the team store sale. My assistant, Fay (copied), agreed to help me assist with your request. I did open my big mouth and say it on the air and, as such, will do my best to allow you and others to take advantage of the sale. I think Fay will ban me from future WGR interviews or at least place me on double secret probation….. I’m not sure what the shipping costs are, but we can figure that out when she connects with you. If you don’t hear from her immediately please understand that we are a bit slammed right now, but will take care of you. Thanks for carrying the Sabres flag in ON. Best regards, TNB"

They told me $12 for shipping for a jersey. Might be different for Canada though.

 

[ZZamboni]

How do I get into contact with Ted Black about the people who just get the tickets to resell them?!!? I am not talking about the casual fan who sells a game or two, but already there are seats on Stubhub for every game the same seats. There is a waiting list for people who actually want to go to the games, give them the seats.

Is Buffalo the worst offender?

If not, have other presidents of NHL hockey clubs done anything to fix it?

If so, what steps can be taken?


It's very "big govt." to tell people who drop thousands on tickets how they must use them. Freedom of choice, like it or not. Supply and demand.

 

[BloFan4Life]

Is Buffalo the worst offender?

If not, have other presidents of NHL hockey clubs done anything to fix it?

If so, what steps can be taken?


It's very "big govt." to tell people who drop thousands on tickets how they must use them. Freedom of choice, like it or not. Supply and demand.

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2...rs-by-declining-to-renew-1000-season-tickets/

 

[joshjull]

How do I get into contact with Ted Black about the people who just get the tickets to resell them?!!? I am not talking about the casual fan who sells a game or two, but already there are seats on Stubhub for every game the same seats. There is a waiting list for people who actually want to go to the games, give them the seats.

Find out who owns the ticket, and cancel them. The Sabres can kick out any STH they want. You don't legally own the seats, you rent them.

Do you really think the team is going to waste its energy trying to stop this after a lockout?

 

[ZZamboni]

Find out who owns the ticket, and cancel them. The Sabres can kick out any STH they want. You don't legally own the seats, you rent them.

But they can't kick out any STH for any reason under the sun.

"Hey, you! Yea you! You're not wearing Sabres colors! No Seasons for you!

 

[BloFan4Life]

But they can't kick out any STH for any reason under the sun.

"Hey, you! Yea you! You're not wearing Sabres colors! No Seasons for you!

I posted a link where the Cubs did just that.

 

[BloFan4Life]

Do you really think the team is going to waste its energy trying to stop this after a lockout?

It should be looked into and resolved in the offseason.

 

[ZZamboni]

I posted a link where the Cubs did just that.

And that's very dumb obviously.

How many NHL teams? NBA teams? NFL teams? MLB teams? How many major artist music concerts everyday?

And one team is cracking down?




Supply and demand.