UFC PPV Raised to $44.95

RockemSockem · 12-18-2007, 04:34 PM

It's easy for people who don't buy them and choose to steal them to sit on a high horse and tell others not to complain. But raising the price of the PPV even just 5 dollars when you do it every couple of years adds up a lot. As does 5 dollars over twelve PPVs a year(if not more). If this was the first time this happened you'd be right, but it's not. If this was because of inflation you'd be right, but it's not. If you're stealing this stuff then you have no right to tell the honest people not to complain. And you have the audacity to demand that people make sacrifices elsewhere. Some people choose to sacrifice their money to remain honest. You sure as hell can't say that. What sacrifice do you make? Exactly, so stop your bitching. Is there anything to suggest we're getting more for our money? No. So why should we expect there to be. We shouldn't. You are wrong.

EDIT:Sorry for the attitude, but you start talking down to people when it comes to how they allocate their funds you had best expect it.

OneBigThrow · 12-18-2007, 04:36 PM

maybe it will make you more selective in your purchases so we are less likely to hear you bitch about how boring each card was

thats worth about 100 bucks to me

and why assume everyoone is stealing PPV, i purchase PPV with my hard earned money...im not gonna say that 5 bucks is nothing but the way i see it is that "man i might as well purchase in HD and forego that case of beer"

KRONOS · 12-18-2007, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RockemSockem

It's easy for people who don't buy them and choose to steal them to sit on a high horse and tell others not to complain. But raising the price of the PPV even just 5 dollars when you do it every couple of years adds up a lot. As does 5 dollars over twelve PPVs a year(if not more). If this was the first time this happened you'd be right, but it's not. If this was because of inflation you'd be right, but it's not. If you're stealing this stuff then you have no right to tell the honest people not to complain. And you have the audacity to demand that people make sacrifices elsewhere. Some people choose to sacrifice their money to remain honest. You sure as hell can't say that. What sacrifice do you make? Exactly, so stop your bitching. Is there anything to suggest we're getting more for our money? No. So why should we expect there to be. We shouldn't. You are wrong.

EDIT:Sorry for the attitude, but you start talking down to people when it comes to how they allocate their funds you had best expect it.

+1

I couldn't agree with you more!

opsy · 12-18-2007, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by opsy

did people miss when I pointed out that this is just for one event? Because all of the posts after that one have completely disregarded that. FF doesn't listen to me

come on meow

Master Jones · 12-18-2007, 09:17 PM

This is crazy....I thought that 35 was to much. Well maybe they will get a drop in sales and change there mines. I doubt it, but maybe....

King Kameamea · 12-18-2007, 09:23 PM

They can kiss my ass. I will never rent another event. I know where I can see them for free on the internet anyway. F them!

KRONOS · 12-18-2007, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by codyfromstorm

I have never bought UFC PPV in my life.. why? becuase the price is to expensive to begin with when I can download it the next day. What i'm saying is if you are willing to actully blow $40 on a PPV becuase you have to watch it that night, whats an extra $5? A few cents on gas, are you seriously you think it's a big deal, just stay home one night and bam you saved that money. Same with the PPV just don't get 1 single PPV and you saved the money.. it's not a big deal at all get over it, make a change so you can afford it if you have to watch it. Also how do you know they wont add an extra fight to each PPV, excactly you don't so stop your bitching.

Stop my bitching???

Some of us are honest and actually pay for the PPV events and they add up. Now the UFC wants to increase the cost of PPV. Some of us do feel it. But not you...you don't care because you just download the fights illegaly the next day. That's fine that's your choice, but don't come and tell me to stop my bitching when you're the one that can't even afford to pay $40 for a PPV event!!!

How old are you by the way??? 15-17?

KungFuGrip · 12-18-2007, 09:56 PM

I just want to say I might pick ppv better but the truth is no matter how lackluster a card might look they always got at least one,two or three fights that I just gotta see. Plus as we seen before, big names don't mean big fights. I like the show as a whole and as others stated "they know were gonna pay" and its true. Can't say I happy about paying more, thats for sure.

I also just want to say, if more people payed instead of not paying for ppvs, they might not of raised the price at this time imo.

AikaImmortal · 12-18-2007, 09:57 PM

No, if everyone in the world was paying for the PPV, that shows great demand.. and thus yielding to simple economics the price would be raised regardless.

OneTwoPunch · 12-18-2007, 10:01 PM

Not cool man not cool at all.I want at least 3 good fights for close to 50 bucks, and most of these PPV's are lucky if they have two.

AikaImmortal · 12-18-2007, 10:20 PM

I hate to bring up PRIDEs memory, but it has to be said. If we were getting 8 fights on our PPV.. no ads.. no banal celeb interviews.. no barker show within the PPV.. I would be more apt to pay $44.95.. but for 5 fights?? Get rid of the replays of what we see in the barker show (the 30 min preview prior to the PPV start), and you can easily work at least one more fight in there. With the money the UFC is bringing in, purchasing a longer PPV slot isnt far-fetched at all.

And again, it's all about the money. Look at 'The Octagon' book, a $1200 dollar coffee table PHOTO ALBUM.

arelius · 12-19-2007, 08:19 AM

I already felt like a sucker for paying $40. I refuse to pay more, I will not be getting the PPV's if the price goes up.

Forget it.

madavis4 · 12-19-2007, 01:00 PM

We always watch at Buffalo Wild Wings so we can spend the money on food and drinks rather than tv. At our local location, the whole building is completely taken over by MMA fanatics at 6:30 pm or so. Its pretty cool. There are no birthday parties or bachelor parties to distract you like at Hooters. Even the waitresses are into it! The deafening cheers at the conclusion of a great fight almost makes it feel like you are there.

So I guess what I'm saying is: if any of you are gonna be in the Peoria area for a fight night and you don't want to pay for the ppv, you should head to the Buffalo Wild Wings.

Crashsti · 12-19-2007, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by RockemSockem

It's easy for people who don't buy them and choose to steal them to sit on a high horse and tell others not to complain. But raising the price of the PPV even just 5 dollars when you do it every couple of years adds up a lot. As does 5 dollars over twelve PPVs a year(if not more). If this was the first time this happened you'd be right, but it's not. If this was because of inflation you'd be right, but it's not. If you're stealing this stuff then you have no right to tell the honest people not to complain. And you have the audacity to demand that people make sacrifices elsewhere. Some people choose to sacrifice their money to remain honest. You sure as hell can't say that. What sacrifice do you make? Exactly, so stop your bitching. Is there anything to suggest we're getting more for our money? No. So why should we expect there to be. We shouldn't. You are wrong.

EDIT:Sorry for the attitude, but you start talking down to people when it comes to how they allocate their funds you had best expect it.

Not that you were speaking to me but i would like to clarify that i don't watch the fights until they come out on DVD. I get the results from FightForum or the UFC website to keep up to date. I am not one of the people who feel its OK to watch illegally broadcast fights. I will however stand by my point that its not a big deal to pay an extra $5 for something that is a luxury. If you want to complain about the cost of food that has risen something like 20% over the last few years or heating oil i will be right there with you. I just don't see the issue about the rising cost of PPV.

Rumbin · 12-19-2007, 01:11 PM

If your bitching about 5.00 a month you really should consider your priorities.

They will continue to make there money, and I doubt they are worried about someone "not renting there shows anymore because he knows where to get them online"

FrankenJim · 12-19-2007, 01:36 PM

Tis wierd, For cable here in London england pay about £10 per month and the PPV, get aired for free on a " Normal Ch " But allways on a day later normally sunday! ( IF its Saturday in USA ) Also some of the ads are blocked out!

I mean $45 is about £22 which is a lot so i symapthize with you guys, But its like anything in the world prices allways go up. Food etc

ericjones80 · 12-19-2007, 02:38 PM

it is a little rough....but the point was made that most of the time people split the PPVs....just invite another guy over!

RockemSockem · 12-19-2007, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Crashsti

Not that you were speaking to me but i would like to clarify that i don't watch the fights until they come out on DVD. I get the results from FightForum or the UFC website to keep up to date. I am not one of the people who feel its OK to watch illegally broadcast fights. I will however stand by my point that its not a big deal to pay an extra $5 for something that is a luxury. If you want to complain about the cost of food that has risen something like 20% over the last few years or heating oil i will be right there with you. I just don't see the issue about the rising cost of PPV.

I understand in the grand sceme of things it is petty, but MMA is what we're here to talk about. Not food or gas. MMA is the topic and our biggest outlet for that shows a 5$ increase every 2-4 years per PPV. I'm not talking about this one increase, i'm talking about ALL the increases. So it's not "just 5 dollars". Also, some people don't have much money to allot for their luxeries. For some people these PPVs every month are one of the few getaways from the stress of daily life. That shouldn't be easily dismissed imo.

KungFuGrip · 12-19-2007, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RockemSockem

I understand in the grand sceme of things it is petty, but MMA is what we're here to talk about. Not food or gas. MMA is the topic and our biggest outlet for that shows a 5$ increase every 2-4 years per PPV. I'm not talking about this one increase, i'm talking about ALL the increases. So it's not "just 5 dollars". Also, some people don't have much money to allot for their luxeries. For some people these PPVs every month are one of the few getaways from the stress of daily life. That shouldn't be easily dismissed imo.

Amen brother.

This is the one thing I really look forward to and enjoy doing. As stated before, its not 5 bucks, it adds up, cause I order every single one of them.

Of course I'll make minor sacrifices, but I don't want to, if I don't have to.

PrettyBoy · 12-19-2007, 03:12 PM

You guys proved my point, your still whining. There is absolutly no point in buying the PPV for me, first I don't even have satelite but even if I did I still wouldn't pay over $30 for it. You guys are all whining about that little amount of money but simply if you don't want to pay for it NOBODY IS FORCING YOU TO, so stop whining and give it up, honestly there's no point.
Everyone has there own way of watching a PPV and if you don't want to change your way of watching it then that's your loss and is your fault. Tell me not to talk down to people blah blah, well i'm giving tips on how you could save that $5 if you really need to pay for pvp. ALSO you say oh well im not stealing it im atleast honest(basiclly saying you know me, and that you think your better then me) well your wrong and IMO that is talking down on someone.
Simply put, give up the bitching your not forced to pay for it.