Auctioning off the Aud

Fast blog for thought . . .

     Is it just me or does the plan to auction off the savageable Aud seats qualify as an affront to local sports fans? I get where Mayor Brown's going with this. The idea's to raise as much money as possible for a city that needs every penny.

      But taxpayers purchased those seats in the first place and it's only fair they have the chance to buy memories at an acceptable price. Put those seats up for auction and the Average Joe will be blown out of the market by corporate buys and, more extensively, memorabilia dealers sure to raise the price on the resale market.

     Yes, the city needs the money? But should it trample Buffalo sports fans in the pursuit? Put on set price on those babies and give first purchase rights to those residing in WNY.

-- Bob DiCesare