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Post by The King's Head 1230 on May 29, 2024 7:14:48 GMT 1
Another poor Marketing decision. Take the hit this year & sell as many as we can.
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Post by joeyjoneslocker on May 29, 2024 7:17:01 GMT 1
Just glanced over some of this page. So people are now moaning that season ticket loyalty should be priced the same as first time season tickets? And some people want to buy in a group with new members? That’s tough really. Pay the extra.
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Post by dewsburyterrier on May 29, 2024 8:28:38 GMT 1
I get the feeling that the prices will change within an hour or so. Just a hunch after reading Kevin's message.
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Post by tockyterrier on May 29, 2024 8:35:41 GMT 1
I have just logged on this morning and seen the price hike , I was going for a season ticket this season , and probably still will , but its a bit of a kick in the teeth! If anything,in trying to attract new customers, prices should be lower as an incentive, that's how it seems to work with introductory incentives generally? Charging higher prices seems odd to me.. But it's not like car insurance is it? If prices for new fans were lower, existing holders wouldn't renew, they wait and buy as a new fan. Halifax was charging 350 last season, so it's not extortionate. Maybe the differential is too great though, I'd have thought £50 extra would have been a good compromise between affordabilty for new whilstv rewarding existing.
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Post by digs on May 29, 2024 8:36:00 GMT 1
I'm renewing my Air fryer instead
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Post by terrier17 on May 29, 2024 8:36:37 GMT 1
I think the issue around this is more to do with the communication and this coming out of the blue. If this was the plan all along, why not say this in the original announcement on the 8th May? I’ve seen many people, who for whatever personal reasons, didn’t have one last season, but were going to buy one this season, expecting the same price. Likewise, myself buying one for my son the first time, I would still get him one, but the expectation was the same price as the website wouldn’t let me purchase one when I renewed mine.
After the season we’ve just had, we should be trying to flog as many as we can, even if we extend the window to a week or two for new buyers.
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Post by mosher on May 29, 2024 8:48:21 GMT 1
Haven't tickets ALWAYS been more expensive when buying after a certain date?
My first one in 93/94 season I paid more than most people because we didn't come back to UK until after the season started.
I missed the first game (heavy 0-3 defeat against iirc Reading) and STILL paid more for the ST.
Is it the amount difference? Or just the fact we've been relegated that means people have a problem with higher price after the early bird offer has finished?
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Post by softboy on May 29, 2024 9:18:09 GMT 1
I think the issue around this is more to do with the communication and this coming out of the blue. If this was the plan all along, why not say this in the original announcement on the 8th May? I’ve seen many people, who for whatever personal reasons, didn’t have one last season, but were going to buy one this season, expecting the same price. Likewise, myself buying one for my son the first time, I would still get him one, but the expectation was the same price as the website wouldn’t let me purchase one when I renewed mine. After the season we’ve just had, we should be trying to flog as many as we can, even if we extend the window to a week or two for new buyers.
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Post by niggyg on May 29, 2024 9:19:02 GMT 1
Haven't tickets ALWAYS been more expensive when buying after a certain date? My first one in 93/94 season I paid more than most people because we didn't come back to UK until after the season started. I missed the first game (heavy 0-3 defeat against iirc Reading) and STILL paid more for the ST. Is it the amount difference? Or just the fact we've been relegated that means people have a problem with higher price after the early bird offer has finished? The way they have done it the early bird price isn't available to people who didn't have a season card last year.
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Post by softboy on May 29, 2024 9:21:29 GMT 1
I seem to remember that the first I and many others were aware about the date season ticket renewals would be on sale from 8th May was a sign in gents toilets, no mention of prices. Perhaps this "out of the blue" approach is the new way of communication. Chuck it out there, see what reaction is, respond accordingly!
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Post by mosher on May 29, 2024 9:46:20 GMT 1
Haven't tickets ALWAYS been more expensive when buying after a certain date? My first one in 93/94 season I paid more than most people because we didn't come back to UK until after the season started. I missed the first game (heavy 0-3 defeat against iirc Reading) and STILL paid more for the ST. Is it the amount difference? Or just the fact we've been relegated that means people have a problem with higher price after the early bird offer has finished? The way they have done it the early bird price isn't available to people who didn't have a season card last year. Oh, didn't realise that was the case. That's wrong if so. Yeah early bird offers were available to everyone, I just didn't know because I was in Germany
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Post by htafc24 on May 29, 2024 9:49:33 GMT 1
Disappointed by this decision. With the cost of living and all my bills going up I had seen the prices for next season at £249 and was going to get a season card after having not renewed since covid due to losing my job. £100 extra for a general sale is a lot and I understand those loyal fans more fortunate then others they should be rewarded some how.. anyway just wanted to reflect my situation. For my family the extra £250 total will be too much this season which is a shame I wanted to get fully behind Kevin and his new direction with MD.
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Post by incognito on May 29, 2024 9:51:23 GMT 1
I get the feeling that the prices will change within an hour or so. Just a hunch after reading Kevin's message. I think that's a very reasonable assumption "I will be making sure we adjust this to make sure everyone gets a fair shake at our current prices."
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Post by htafcokay on May 29, 2024 10:03:20 GMT 1
Does he ever stick to a decision?
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Post by irverino on May 29, 2024 10:21:26 GMT 1
Just had a look at PNE post early bird prices in comparison & quite a big jump on the adult ticket to £420 from £295 although when you go down the table of different age groups it becomes a lot more reasonable, Seniors/U23 £325 (294), U19 £150 (131) & Under 11's remain FREE pre/post......Looking at increasing the next generation of fans big style with up to four U11 with any over 18 SC purchased, also all prices guaranteed for season 25/26.
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Post by micksmith109 on May 29, 2024 10:22:26 GMT 1
Personally I don't think there's been any confusion just they have now read the room and see they have made a mistake. I haven't had a season ticket for a couple of years due to circumstances and was going to be getting one for me and my son this year but at the new prices not a chance as I wouldn't be able to make every game and it would cost less to go on a game by game basis. Hopefully the U-turn will bring me and my son back as well as a fair few others that have already commented.
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Post by dugnet on May 29, 2024 10:25:12 GMT 1
Does he ever stick to a decision? Do you ever look to any positives?
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Post by htafcokay on May 29, 2024 10:27:23 GMT 1
Does he ever stick to a decision? Do you ever look to any positives? Yes, loads, and I have posted them on here. But you keep pushing that narrative, which says more about you than it does about me.
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Post by dugnet on May 29, 2024 10:31:16 GMT 1
I know it's been a raging debate but even at the increased prices they are still competitive.
No-one should complain at the approach to pricing this season, especially given Mr Nagle's message over night. I also think we need t accept that prices will have to go up next season.
It should be remembered that no-one has been made redundant and there has been investment (even if small) in the club offices. Someone is subsidising that and it is almost certainly not coming from ticket sales.
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Post by dugnet on May 29, 2024 10:35:46 GMT 1
Do you ever look to any positives? Yes, loads, and I have posted them on here. But you keep pushing that narrative, which says more about you than it does about me. Oh I am known for pushing narratives - to put bluntly, rubbish! I completely understand the scepticism many have (you are not the only one ie I am not singling you out generally) give the last few seasons, and the first Nagle season, but at some point we need to draw a line in the sand and look forward. This is the moment the club can start to look up again. I am prepared to give Mr Nagle and team that opportunity. There will be plenty of time to be negative if things don't go well.
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Post by stinkypete on May 29, 2024 10:36:35 GMT 1
To read the room and make an adjustment should be applauded, but again some of our lot will still find something to moan about.
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Post by htafcokay on May 29, 2024 10:37:42 GMT 1
Yes, loads, and I have posted them on here. But you keep pushing that narrative, which says more about you than it does about me. Oh I am known for pushing narratives - to put bluntly, rubbish! I completely understand the scepticism many have (you are not the only one ie I am not singling you out generally) give the last few seasons, and the first Nagle season, but at some point we need to draw a line in the sand and look forward. This is the moment the club can start to look up again. I am prepared to give Mr Nagle and team that opportunity. There will be plenty of time to be negative if things don't go well. I'm not being negative. You're just doing the usual trick of seeing my username and automatically disagreeing/branding me negative because it's easy. Mute my posts if you don't like it, as it's clear you only read what you want to anyway.
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Post by softboy on May 29, 2024 10:43:45 GMT 1
I get the feeling that the prices will change within an hour or so. Just a hunch after reading Kevin's message. I think that's a very reasonable assumption "I will be making sure we adjust this to make sure everyone gets a fair shake at our current prices." So why read the room after the event, surely he employs people to make sure the right decision is made in the first place!
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Post by irverino on May 29, 2024 10:56:01 GMT 1
Seeing Plymouth Argyle have a 3000 plus waiting list makes you wonder how many other teams outside the PL have a similar list & what/who stops them from being exploited?.......Spurs have waiting list of almost 100k, who's being on it the longest time (next in line)?
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Post by terrierforever on May 29, 2024 11:05:57 GMT 1
Why should loyal paying fans have to pay the same prices as a new season ticket holder. It makes zero sense. You can attract new fans in other ways but mainly by playing good football on the pitch. Loyal fans who have watched 10 relegation battles out of the last 12 seasons should be rewarded.
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Post by theterrier42 on May 29, 2024 11:14:58 GMT 1
Why should loyal paying fans have to pay the same prices as a new season ticket holder. It makes zero sense. You can attract new fans in other ways but mainly by playing good football on the pitch. Loyal fans who have watched 10 relegation battles out of the last 12 seasons should be rewarded. I get your point, but just because you don’t have a season card doesn’t make you “unloyal”. I had a season card every season from 2008-2021 but moved away from the area so didn’t get one for last few years. I still go to lots of away games and the odd home game I can make. Moving back up to Huddersfield area now so will want to get a season card. Just because fans didn’t have one last season doesn’t make them any less loyal, people have their personal reasons and I think a 2 week window of it being offered at the original advertised price makes sense, before we move it up to the £350. As fans of the club we should all want affordable tickets and as full a ground as possible, as that benefits absolutely everyone.
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Post by Orinoco on May 29, 2024 11:15:43 GMT 1
Why should loyal paying fans have to pay the same prices as a new season ticket holder. It makes zero sense. You can attract new fans in other ways but mainly by playing good football on the pitch. Loyal fans who have watched 10 relegation battles out of the last 12 seasons should be rewarded. Have been rewarded with cheap season tickets options one way or other since centenary season. Why can't new fans climb on board if they want for same price, it's not the glory hunting prem gang we on about here, it's new fans willing to invest in a team in league 1.
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Post by htafcokay on May 29, 2024 11:18:08 GMT 1
We're all loyal fans, you don't stop being a fan, even if you stop going to games for whatever reason.
There's many reasons for people stopping attending games, such as moving away, health reasons, cost, family commitments.
It's not fair to brand fans disloyal just because they don't go to every game home and away or haven't got a season ticket.
People support in different ways and no-one is a better fan than anyone else.
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Post by dugnet on May 29, 2024 11:23:14 GMT 1
We're all loyal fans, you don't stop being a fan, even if you stop going to games for whatever reason. There's many reasons for people stopping attending games, such as moving away, health reasons, cost, family commitments. It's not fair to brand fans disloyal just because they don't go to every game home and away or haven't got a season ticket. People support in different ways and no-one is a better fan than anyone else. To show balance - 100% correct.
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Post by bigtruck on May 29, 2024 11:29:32 GMT 1
Have I missed something here? I’ve always seen this as a thank you to SC holders with a deadline to get the really cheap tickets and then a price increase after that for everyone else. What exactly are people complaining about? You’re having to pay more because you didn’t buy a SC last season. For what ever reason and there’s no judgement on why. BUT you didn’t have a SC so you can’t be “thanked”, “rewarded” or whatever you want to call it.
As a communication piece, maybe the full price list for SC and “new” buyers should have been released at the same time. Maybe there could have been a discounted 7 days for new ticket buyers at say £50 less than the standard rate, but to suggest everyone should be getting the renewal price does seem to come across as entitled.
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