Payments Mafia has an opportunity to actually personal a part of Buffalo Payments historical past … whether or not it’s seats, turf, lockers … and even the trough urinals.
After 53 years at Highmark Stadium, the Payments are shifting to a brand new $2.1 billion venue throughout the road within the fall. Earlier than that, every part should go!!!
The Payments have partnered with sports activities memorabilia firm CollectibleXchange to make as many keepsakes out there to the general public as potential. Brandon Steiner is spearheading the undertaking after doing the identical for different iconic venues resembling Yankee Stadium, Texas Stadium, and Madison Sq. Backyard.
He stated the response has exceeded expectations … particularly with sure gadgets which may come as a shock.
“People want those troughs. They want that kind of stuff, so we’ll make that available … you’re talking about Buffalo, and people take a lot of pride in the stadium.”
There’s going to be one thing for everyone, and greater than 12,000 orders have already been positioned — main Steiner to fret they might presumably run out of seats from the 70,000-capacity stadium.
Costs begin at $549 for one seat and chunks of turf, and goalposts value $100.
New merchandise will probably be made out there each few weeks all through 2026. Most of the 1-of-1 gadgets will probably be up for public sale whereas the remainder will probably be out there for buy.
It’s too early to estimate how a lot cash will probably be generate … however as a part of the deal, New York’s Erie County — which owns the stadium — will obtain 50% of the proceeds to assist fund native initiatives.
There’s a long-shot risk the Payments might host another recreation in the event that they make a deep run into the postseason — however for all intents and functions, followers have already stated their goodbyes.
Now they will begin outfitting their mancaves!!
