I have purchased the ST for the last 4 seasons. Yes, it is pricey, but as others have mentioned, much less than spending an afternoon at the bar. Unless you are the type that can get away with 1 beer and/or a few glasses of water.
I am keeping track of which games are on National or Local TV vs. what games are only available on the Ticket. So far here in Denver there have been (6) games that were only available on the Ticket and (5) on Local or National TV.
I'm pretty sure the Houston, Detroit, Tennessee and Jax games will not be aired here. The Miami game might.
So that would put it at (10) games on the ticket and (6) on local TV.
How much would I spend at the sportsbar in (10) trips? Even just food and soda?? How pissed would the GF be if I spent (10) Sundays at the sportsbar?
The other advantage of the Ticket is watching any other game I want to. I would also figure this into any cost analysis.
What about the stuff you can get done during commercials around the house? Laundry etc. Can't do that while I'm out.
Just my 2 cents.