November 15th & 16, 2008
FAREWELL, OLD FRIEND

Here's your chance to purchase seats from the Memorial Auditorium and special commemorative items, as well as meet some of the legends that made "The Aud" so special. A total of 600 original sets of blue seats will be available for direct purchase at The Final Salute to Memorial Auditorium at the Buffalo Convention Center.

Fans can either buy seats, with 200 sets equally distributed for each session priced by seat condition, or participate in an auction where seats can be acquired by the winning bidders during the final hour of each session. An online auction for the remaining 100 sets will begin on November 17th, and will conclude on November 26th. All paid attendees will receive a FREE Memorial Auditorium Limited-Edition Commemorative Program while supplies last !!!

SEAT RAFFLE
In addition, a raffle will be conducted over the course of the weekend with the winner receiving one set of seats autographed by every athlete attending the event. Raffle tickets are $2 per ticket or three for $5. The winning raffle ticket number will be posted on this site on Monday, November 17th at 12 noon and the winner will also be notified by phone. The winner can pick up the seats at Showcase Sports Marketing by presenting their winning ticket.

The Winning Ticket Number is: #180710 Congratulations to William B.

	You'll find unique commemorative novelty items available for sale including: hockey mini sticks, limited edition pucks, mugs, t-shirts and pennants. Limited-Edition Aud Cap and other Authentics, sponsored by New Era Cap Company.
Buy a novelty item and take it to Autograph Alley where you can purchase autograph tickets and have your favorite athletes sign them for a truly memorable keepsake!

There will be a sports collectible pavilion featuring dealers from across the Northeast offering for sale Sabres, Braves and a host of other sports collectibles from your favorite current stars, sponsored by Western New York Hockey Magazine.

SALE OF ORIGINAL BLUE SEATS
The sale of 200 sets of original blue seats in each session will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Fans interested in the direct purchase of seats will be placed in a line and receive a wristband at the start of each session. There will only be 200 wristbands granted for each session. Fans purchasing seats should be prepared to receive immediate delivery of the seats purchased, as they will be placed into their vehicle immediately after their purchase via the receiving line on the Pearl Street side of the Buffalo Convention Center. Please note that these seats may not fit into smaller vehicles. Fans are limited to the purchase of one set of seats per session, and must purchase a general admission ticket to be placed in line to receive a wristband. The line will form on the Franklin Street side of the Convention Center two hours prior to each session.

Pairs (original blue seats only)
Level 1 - $350
Level 2 - $250
Level 3 - $100

Triples (original blue seats only)
Level 1 - $600
Level 2 - $400
Level 3 - $200

The condition of the seat determines their classification.  The highest quality seats are in Level 1.  The middle quality seats are in Level 2.  The slightly damaged and lower quality seats are in Level 3.

Please Note: There will be NO seats available for pre-purchase, you must be in attendance to purchase seats. However, an online auction will take place after the event, starting on 11/17 (see below).

Dasher Boards
A limited amount of Memorial Auditorium Dasher Boards are also available for purchase in each session. These are priced at $750 per board. Fans purchasing Dasher Boards must take immediate delivery. Please note that these are very large and can only be transported by large commercial vehicles such as "box trucks". They will be loaded into their vehicle at the loading dock at the Buffalo Convention Center.

ONLINE AUCTION OF PREMIUM SEATS
An online auction to bid on premium "blue seats" and dasherboards from the Aud is scheduled to begin on Monday, November 17th at 8pm and conclude on Monday, November 24th at 8pm. Approximately 100 sets of original blue seats will be available for bidding on in pairs of 2, sets of 3, and sets of 4.

A few dasherboard panels, many of which still contain the advertiser logos, will also be available for auction.

A portion of the proceeds from the auctions will be used to build a memorial to the Aud on or near the site which is being cleared for downtown economic development.

AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS
Please note, you can only purchase autograph tickets at the session you are attending.  There will be no presale autograph tickets.

Saturday Night, November 15th, Session Two Autograph ticket of $30 entitles purchaser to one autograph from each of the following guests: The French Connection: 6:30-8:30pm Gilbert Perreault Rick Martin Rene Robert   Buffalo Bisons American Hockey League Stars: Gilles Villemure, Bisons Goalie, 7-9pm Guy Trottier, one of just two 50 goal season stars in Bison history, 8-9pm   Buffalo Blizzard Indoor Soccer Stars: Rudy and Randy Pikuzinski, 6-8pm

Sunday, November 16th, Session Three Autograph ticket of $20 entitles purchaser to one autograph from each of the following Buffalo Braves: Ernie DiGregorio, "Ernie D", 12noon-2pm Randy Smith "Hometown Favorite and All-Star game MVP", 1-3pm Dolph Schayes, NBA Top 50 player and first-ever Braves Head Coach, 2-4pm Autograph ticket of $10 entitles purchaser to one autograph from each of the following Buffalo Pro Hockey Stars: Danny Gare, 3-5pm Darryl Shannon, 3-5pm Craig Muni, 3-5pm

Location & Times
Buffalo Convention Center
Saturday, November 15th , 12noon - 4pm / 6pm - 10pm
Sunday, November 16th, 12noon - 6pm

General Info
For general questions or information, please call (716) 625-7410,
or email Showcase Sports Marketing.

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