GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The cheese is going fast. The NFLs only publicly owned team said Thursday that it sold 185,000 shares in the first 48 hours of a stock sale that began Tuesday morning. Thats almost three-fourths of the 250,000 shares made available in the fifth stock offering in team history. The team set a Feb. 29 deadline for the sale, but at the current rate all available stock will be gone long before that as fans -- the famous cheeseheads -- snap up shares. "The Packers are tremendously appreciative of the support weve received from our fans," said Mark Murphy, Packers president and CEO. The team is selling shares for US$250 each, plus a $25 handling fee. As of Thursday, the Packers have raised about $43 million, which will go toward a $143 million expansion of Lambeau Field. Plans call for adding 6,700 additional seats, new high-definition video screens and a new entrance by 2013. "The expansion will enhance the stadium experience for fans, increase our teams home-field advantage and ensures that Lambeau Field continues be a source of pride for fans everywhere," Murphy said. "Were humbled by the response from our fans and their desire to help the Packers achieve long-term success." The shares went on sale at packers.com. Stock can only be purchased by individuals, not businesses, and theres a 200-share cap, a figure that includes any stock purchased during the last sale in 1997. The stock isnt an investment in the traditional sense: Its value doesnt increase, there are no dividends, it has virtually no re-sale value and it wont give buyers a leg up on the 93,000 people on the waiting list for season tickets. What buyers get is a piece of paper declaring them a team owner, voting rights and the right to attend the annual stockholder meeting at Lambeau each summer before training camp. They also get access to a special line of shareholder apparel. Newly purchased shares can be given as gifts. However, once ownership is established, a share can only be transferred within immediate family. The fast pace of sales shows just how popular the team is even though the national economy continues to struggle. It doesnt hurt that Christmas is only a few weeks off, the Packers are riding a 12-0 record with four regular-season games to go and the team is the defending Super Bowl champion. Cheap Jerseys China . The free agent wide receiver intends to explore his NFL options in the spring prior to talking with the Argos about a new deal. Cheap NFL Jerseys China Wholesale . - Scott Dixon became the latest driver to deny Roger Penske an IndyCar championship, wrapping up his third title Saturday night in a race of attrition at Auto Club Speedway. http://www.jerseysnflcheap.us.com/ . 1 Lleyton Hewitt rallied past Michael Russell of the United States 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 in the first round at the Queens Club on Monday. Jerseys NFL Cheap . The superstar forward made the announcement on Tuesday, one day after being suspended three games by the league for a hit to the head of Pittsburghs Zbynek Michalek. Cheap NFL Jerseys China Free Shipping . The matchup between the top two rushers in the NFL didnt disappoint. The difference was Seattles rookie QB. Lynch ran for 124 yards and a touchdown, Wilson threw three first-half touchdown passes, and the Seahawks overcame 182 yards by Peterson in a 30-20 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday that could hold greater importance later in the season.The Detroit Red Wings have locked up a pair of their own players heading into this weekends NHL Entry Draft. The team signed restricted free agent defenceman Jakub Kindl to a four-year $9.6 million deal, and left-winger Drew Miller to a three-year, $4.05 million conttract extension.dddddddddddd The 26-year-old Kindl played in 41 games with the Red Wings last season, posting four goals and nine assists. He also had a plus-minus ranking of +15. Miller, 29, dressed for 44 games and scored four goals and four assists. cheap jerseys wholesale jerseys ' ' '