So we are suppose to believe that Dayton did not know the Vikings wanted seat license when they were begging for a stadium? Did he think the Wilfs actually were going to dig into their own pockets for the money? 
Next he will show outrage when the Vikings come for more money to put a roof on the new stadium. 
Gotta love politics in the Great State of Minnesota.
I dont understand what a seat license is? Can someone explain the difference between that and a seat ticket?
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I dont understand what a seat license is? Can someone explain the difference between that and a seat ticket?
A seat license is a fee you pay for the privilege of having season tickets. They’re trying to get anywhere from 10k-50k per seat!
When are people going to learn that the NFL and the team owners are nothing but a bunch of crooks in fancy suits.
The LA Vikings aren’t sounding so bad right now, huh.
This was a major part of the legislation to get this deal done, and Dayton knew about it…or at the very least, should have! This is a purely political move, and its disgusting. I have never voted for a democrat, but after he got the deal done I promised myself that he would get my vote come reelection time. I am no longer sure about that position. 
The seat license is a 1 time fee for season ticket holders. The fee can range from a thousand to tens of thousands depending on the seat/suite. It gives the purchaser the ability to reserve those seats for venues other than just viking games… that ticket holder would have first dibs on those seats for concerts or other sporting events.
Although I don’t agree with it… it is normal practice in professional sports. The Vikings haven’t said that they were going to do this. They are only canvasing ticket holders asking what their opinions are of it.
Sure. This is for season ticket holders only. They sell you a seat for say $175.00 per game. In order to purchase that seat (no matter how long you have had those seats) you need to pay a one time fee. This fee will usually run between $2,000 and up to $20,000 per ticket. Ticket price is on top.
So lets say your family started buying Viking season tickets in 1961. Through the years they were loyal customers, gradually moving up to 50 yard line seats through the years. The Vikings now want to reward your loyalty by charging you a portion of their construction costs to attend the games. Keep in mind that this was in a survey they sent out and is not policy at this point.What I don’t know is do they intend you send you a check for a portion of the profits they turn yearly?
The Twins have this for some premium seating, I think it was for less then 7,000 seats.
This is just one thing you get when you agree to publicly fund pro sports.
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I dont understand what a seat license is? Can someone explain the difference between that and a seat ticket?
A seat license is a fee you pay for the privilege of having season tickets. They’re trying to get anywhere from 10k-50k per seat!
When are people going to learn that the NFL and the team owners are nothing but a bunch of crooks in fancy suits.
The LA Vikings aren’t sounding so bad right now, huh.
If they can get it and it’s profitable, it’s not crooked, it’s smart business.
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When are people going to learn that the NFL and the team owners are nothing but a bunch of crooks in fancy suits.
They might be thieves but they will never truly be Krooks 
Our governor, he who wants the “Peoples Stadium”, not a stadium for “rich people”, he who signed off on the paper to build the “Peoples Stadium”…
Hmmm, maybe the remake of “Red Dawn” is prophetic???
I would say the collapse is imminent. On the subject of the seat license, it is still a free market economy (for now). 
I just hope Daytons ploy buys us an additional year or 2 before the Vikings EXTORT more monies up and beyound the insane amount they are ripping us off to begin with!
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Anyone know if the fish are still biting on Pool 2 ? Day or night bite going ?
Maybe they could sell “fake stock” like our neighbors to the east!!!
Would that make you all love them more? You can put that in a frame and hang it on your wall.
I don’t know the plan the Vikes have for the seat licenses but I do know the Twins club level is seat licensed. I would hope the Vikes, like the Twins, use the seat license to provide additional amenities to those who’s seats require one. I also believe the Gophers use seat licensing for premium hoops tickets too.
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So you’re saying the night bite on Pool 2 is better right now , better than going to a Vikings, Gophers or Twins game ?
Ever since the election results were posted, the night bite on P2 has been on fire!!
Is the R.O.I. greater on fishing equipment or on Vikings, Twins and Gopher tickets and seat licenses ?
Considering you have locked yourself into a sports thread I would say sports.
Isn’t fishing a sport ?
No, it’s a hobby. The tourny guys would like it to be a sport, but in my mind it’s a hobby. I would consider reading & gardening hobbies also.
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No, it’s a hobby. The tourny guys would like it to be a sport, but in my mind it’s a hobby. I would consider reading & gardening hobbies also.
Why do they call them sporting goods stores then?
OK, we can call it a sport. Anything for the economy. 
Poker is a sport, right? I watch it on ESPN. 
Gov Goofy is going to find himself in court defending a Vikings lawsuit on this. More wasted taxpayer money.
-J.
No JJ , poker is only a sport if there’s adult beve’s involved I don’t care what the TV leads you to believe
Well then, Scotty Nguyen is my hero! 
-J.
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No JJ , poker is only a sport if there’s adult beve’s involved I don’t care what the TV leads you to believe
If they threw the last ace down on the floor and made the guys fight for who got to use it, poker might be slightly bearable.
Then it’d be wrestling and I believe wrestling is a sport to but I still wouldn’t get the same R.O.I. as I would/do from fishing gear
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Anyone know if the fish are still biting on Pool 2 ? Day or night bite going ?
Most defintely biting and I’d assume with the bright clear sunny day we had today it’s gonna be one heck of a Night bite this evening.
Hopefully the Vikings understand the current Eco-situation we have here and realize the Seat Licenses option is not playable at this time~
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Why do they call them sporting goods stores then?
Why are you shopping for fishing at a sporting goods store? Sporting goods stores have sports equipment and apparel and a tiny section dedicated to fishermen. Why do they call it a bait shop? Thats where I shop at.
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