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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Sept 14, 2016 12:45:43 GMT
Because they've committed to the entire season and provided guaranteed income for the club. Paying on the day is all good for those that choose that do it, but by definition it doesn't share the same level of commitment. Ofcourse they're just as commited, just pays for it differently. I'm going to every home game this season, that makes me(and people like me) just as commited as a season ticket holder, and we hand over quite a bit more money too. If you're going to every home game, why wouldn't you get a season ticket? 🤔 |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2016 12:49:30 GMT
It makes you a regular attender and someone who provides the club with regular income for which I take my hat off to you. However from a business perspective, season ticket holders are obviously more committed than those who pay on the day. This isn't saying they are bigger and better fans of the club, it means they sign up to the entire season and provide guaranteed income. I suspect you bought your season ticket because it is cheaper than paying for each game and you can afford to stump up the cost up front - this doesn't mean you are more committed. And even after the £5 charge you are still better off than the pay on the day fan.
I personally think its a bit unreasonable to expect the club to give you a free replacement ticket just because you were daft enough to leave your season ticket at home!
That's correct and I'm fortunate enough to be able to do that. Like I said, this isn't a case of saying supporters who get season tickets are bigger and better than those who don't. I'm saying that from a business point of view (and Bristol Rovers operate as a business), season ticket holders are the most committed as they provide guaranteed income regardless of whether that person attends games. This allows the clubs to construct budgets and subsequently create a wage bill with a certain confidence level. Paying on the day does not commit anyone to purchase a ticket for future games. Think I'm right in thinking that you can purchase a season ticket through numerous instalments which might make it cheaper for those who attend all games and pay on the day? |
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Post by surreygas on Sept 14, 2016 13:16:11 GMT
I suspect you bought your season ticket because it is cheaper than paying for each game and you can afford to stump up the cost up front - this doesn't mean you are more committed. And even after the £5 charge you are still better off than the pay on the day fan.
I personally think its a bit unreasonable to expect the club to give you a free replacement ticket just because you were daft enough to leave your season ticket at home!
That's correct and I'm fortunate enough to be able to do that. Like I said, this isn't a case of saying supporters who get season tickets are bigger and better than those who don't. I'm saying that from a business point of view (and Bristol Rovers operate as a business), season ticket holders are the most committed as they provide guaranteed income regardless of whether that person attends games. This allows the clubs to construct budgets and subsequently create a wage bill with a certain confidence level. Paying on the day does not commit anyone to purchase a ticket for future games. Think I'm right in thinking that you can purchase a season ticket through numerous instalments which might make it cheaper for those who attend all games and pay on the day? Especially if they keep forgetting to bring their season ticket 
I personally am glad it will only cost me another fiver if I forget my season ticket - the club would be fully justified in charging me full price for another ticket
On your point about bigger and better fans - I've got no time for that nonsense and it really irritates me when this point is raised in any context.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2016 17:00:51 GMT
Ofcourse they're just as commited, just pays for it differently. I'm going to every home game this season, that makes me(and people like me) just as commited as a season ticket holder, and we hand over quite a bit more money too. If you're going to every home game, why wouldn't you get a season ticket? 🤔 Because I'd rather spread the cost, if thats OK with you? |
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Post by BishopstonBRFC on Sept 14, 2016 17:41:52 GMT
Because they've committed to the entire season and provided guaranteed income for the club. Paying on the day is all good for those that choose that do it, but by definition it doesn't share the same level of commitment. Ofcourse they're just as commited, just pays for it differently. I'm going to every home game this season, that makes me(and people like me) just as commited as a season ticket holder, and we hand over quite a bit more money too. I'm curious as to why you'd choose to do that as surely that risks missing out if a game is a sell out and also doesn't give you priority for other tickets. |
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Post by BishopstonBRFC on Sept 14, 2016 17:43:24 GMT
That's correct and I'm fortunate enough to be able to do that. Like I said, this isn't a case of saying supporters who get season tickets are bigger and better than those who don't. I'm saying that from a business point of view (and Bristol Rovers operate as a business), season ticket holders are the most committed as they provide guaranteed income regardless of whether that person attends games. This allows the clubs to construct budgets and subsequently create a wage bill with a certain confidence level. Paying on the day does not commit anyone to purchase a ticket for future games. Think I'm right in thinking that you can purchase a season ticket through numerous instalments which might make it cheaper for those who attend all games and pay on the day? Especially if they keep forgetting to bring their season ticket
I personally am glad it will only cost me another fiver if I forget my season ticket - the club would be fully justified in charging me full price for another ticket
On your point about bigger and better fans - I've got no time for that nonsense and it really irritates me when this point is raised in any context.
I actually paid full whack once after forgetting mine as I didn't realise there was any system in place for this. |
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Post by Topper Gas on Sept 14, 2016 21:21:39 GMT
If you're going to every home game, why wouldn't you get a season ticket? 🤔 Because I'd rather spread the cost, if thats OK with you? Problem is if we all did this the club could never work out the playing budget to give DC as attendences could range anywhere from 4,000 to 10,000, so the club would have to err on the side of caution. This season 5,000+ s/t holders have committed to going every game, but if we have a Buckle like season you may give up attending come the turn of the year. As such non s/t ticket holders are benefiting from watching players financed by s/t's, who've committed their money to buy a s/t for a full season. |
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Post by philbemmygas on Sept 15, 2016 6:44:32 GMT
If you're going to every home game, why wouldn't you get a season ticket? 🤔 Because I'd rather spread the cost, if thats OK with you? But the counter to that statement has already been raised, you can purchase a season ticket by instalments. Not a dig as I respect an indidividuals right to choose  |
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Post by mjhgas on Sept 15, 2016 7:12:15 GMT
Season ticket holders money = blown before July! Regular gate money = keeps club ticking over all season!!! |
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Sept 15, 2016 7:46:08 GMT
If you're going to every home game, why wouldn't you get a season ticket? 🤔 Because I'd rather spread the cost, if thats OK with you? Yes, just makes little sense to me that is all. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2016 8:17:47 GMT
Because I'd rather spread the cost, if thats OK with you? Yes, just makes little sense to me that is all. Seems alot of stuff makes little sense to you. |
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Post by pirate49 on Sept 15, 2016 8:50:26 GMT
I've got a ST, but those FlexiTickets seem a good deal.
Save a further £2 on Early Bird costs.
From £70 for 5 games and £140 for 10.
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Sept 15, 2016 10:04:01 GMT
Yes, just makes little sense to me that is all. Seems alot of stuff makes little sense to you. No need for that now darling. It does make little sense though. What are the benefits of paying for it like that? Don't see the logic. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2016 10:10:03 GMT
Seems alot of stuff makes little sense to you. No need for that now darling. It does make little sense though. What are the benefits of paying for it like that? Don't see the logic. Especially as you can pay by 10 monthly instalments. Surely one monthly instalment would only be marginally higher than a price of a match day ticket? |
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Post by Blueside on Sept 15, 2016 11:50:55 GMT
As a season ticket holder, I've already missed two games this season (as I knew I would). Can I pitch up at the Mem to claim a full price ticket back less £10? If so, it seems a bit of a good deal to me.
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Post by faggotygas on Sept 15, 2016 13:24:17 GMT
If you're going to every home game, why wouldn't you get a season ticket? 🤔 Because I'd rather spread the cost, if thats OK with you? Blimey mate, you're spreadying the cost but you're paying almost £200 over the odds. You'd be better off paying for a season ticket on a credit card charging you 50% interest! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2016 13:25:29 GMT
As a season ticket holder, I've already missed two games this season (as I knew I would). Can I pitch up at the Mem to claim a full price ticket back less £10? If so, it seems a bit of a good deal to me. No as you didn't go to the ticket office on the night, tell them you forgot your season ticket, provide your details and purchase a ticket on the night. |
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Post by Blueside on Sept 15, 2016 16:14:29 GMT
As a season ticket holder, I've already missed two games this season (as I knew I would). Can I pitch up at the Mem to claim a full price ticket back less £10? If so, it seems a bit of a good deal to me. No as you didn't go to the ticket office on the night, tell them you forgot your season ticket, provide your details and purchase a ticket on the night. Hmmm there's always someone to spoil my bright ideas😩. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2016 17:26:06 GMT
I paid full price for years.
I got the ST deal early doors.
I pay something pathetic like 10 quid a game now.
I feel slightly guilty. I am no more or less of a fan.
All that happened is a/ it's getting busy these days and good to be a ST holder, no prob for Chelsea game and b/ I had the funds upfront to pay.
I pay the club less but more of a fan? Or am I a dedicated repeat customer?
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Post by gasify on Sept 17, 2016 15:36:10 GMT
This happened to me for the first game. I thought it was great customer support to pay £18 and then get a refund. As it turned out they said they only charge the full £18 after the next game, so only charged me a fiver.
Try turning up to any other event saying "I left my ticket behind", see what the answer is!
Rovers are treating fans with fairness. Shock! Horror!
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