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The 50/50
Aug 30, 2022 6:41:54 GMT
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Post by smudge1 on Aug 30, 2022 6:41:54 GMT
I am sure that on Saturday whilst waiting to purchase a programme and 50 50, the seller told the person in front of me that he could take cash if required. The person decided to do it electronically, though he was an old timer like me lol
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Post by perryfenwick on Aug 30, 2022 11:02:07 GMT
Has the club/SC provided an explanation for this? I get it, cash costs money to handle, we're advancing swiftly towards a cashless society post covid etc. But there will be some who want to pay cash.
Maybe allow cash for tickets in the shop/kiosk, which I presume still accepts cash?
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Post by bidefordgas on Aug 30, 2022 11:38:23 GMT
Has the club/SC provided an explanation for this? I get it, cash costs money to handle, we're advancing swiftly towards a cashless society post covid etc. But there will be some who want to pay cash. Maybe allow cash for tickets in the shop/kiosk, which I presume still accepts cash? Dave a SC stalwart on here has stated that some collectors are offering the cash option. They then use their own bank cards to pay the club the amount of the cash sales and then keep the cash for their own use. |
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The 50/50
Aug 30, 2022 11:39:42 GMT
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Post by bidefordgas on Aug 30, 2022 11:39:42 GMT
Has the club/SC provided an explanation for this? I get it, cash costs money to handle, we're advancing swiftly towards a cashless society post covid etc. But there will be some who want to pay cash. Maybe allow cash for tickets in the shop/kiosk, which I presume still accepts cash? As regards your last point the club/ shop no longer accept cash. |
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Post by perryfenwick on Aug 30, 2022 12:09:54 GMT
Has the club/SC provided an explanation for this? I get it, cash costs money to handle, we're advancing swiftly towards a cashless society post covid etc. But there will be some who want to pay cash. Maybe allow cash for tickets in the shop/kiosk, which I presume still accepts cash? Dave a SC stalwart on here has stated that some collectors are offering the cash option. They then use their own bank cards to pay the club the amount of the cash sales and then keep the cash for their own use. That's very good of them and no less than I'd expect of those excellent people who give up their time for the club. But they shouldn't have to do that. As for the club going totally cashless, that's not excusable I'm afraid. |
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Post by Baxtinho on Aug 30, 2022 13:50:21 GMT
Dave a SC stalwart on here has stated that some collectors are offering the cash option. They then use their own bank cards to pay the club the amount of the cash sales and then keep the cash for their own use. That's very good of them and no less than I'd expect of those excellent people who give up their time for the club. But they shouldn't have to do that. As for the club going totally cashless, that's not excusable I'm afraid. Other clubs, as well as music and other big venues/events do it. We can't moan about not moving with the times, then complain that we're stepping away from being "ragbag Rovers" |
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The 50/50
Aug 30, 2022 14:05:40 GMT
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Post by perryfenwick on Aug 30, 2022 14:05:40 GMT
That's very good of them and no less than I'd expect of those excellent people who give up their time for the club. But they shouldn't have to do that. As for the club going totally cashless, that's not excusable I'm afraid. Other clubs, as well as music and other big venues/events do it. We can't moan about not moving with the times, then complain that we're stepping away from being "ragbag Rovers" I don't think that accepting cash in the shop stops us moving with the times, does it? Nor does it make us 'ragbag'. |
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Post by The Equaliser on Aug 30, 2022 14:25:40 GMT
I myself do feel a bit for those who would like to spend some cash, whether it’s because they are perhaps older and don’t trust modern things or a n other reason.
However, our football club has to be brought into the 21st century even if it’s kickin and screamin and whether some like it or not cashless is the norm now just about everywhere but particularly in the entertainment /hospitality sector.
Im afraid the supporters club despite all their terrific work both past and present are not an exception.
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Post by Tilly's Thighs on Aug 30, 2022 16:05:43 GMT
I see that Costa is going cashless from 1st October - where Rovers lead, others follow!  |
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Post by A Source (aka Angry Badger) on Aug 30, 2022 16:16:15 GMT
Cashless is happening whether we like it or not but whilst we are having issues there should be a back up. I know we can't do it with the independent food outlets but is there any reason why the club bars can't sell them. I'm saying as well as not instead of until it's more reliable. Probably can't due to 50/50 volunteers and paid bar staff having a contract so common sense will not prevail
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The 50/50
Aug 30, 2022 16:19:30 GMT
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Post by A Source (aka Angry Badger) on Aug 30, 2022 16:19:30 GMT
I see that Costa is going cashless from 1st October - where Rovers lead, others follow! Easy boarding passes next for guaranteed seats in the bars 🤪 |
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Post by lastminutewinner on Aug 30, 2022 16:28:19 GMT
I see that Costa is going cashless from 1st October - where Rovers lead, others follow! Worse news for the homeless with hardly anyone carrying cash these days |
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The 50/50
Aug 30, 2022 16:54:52 GMT
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Post by mftc on Aug 30, 2022 16:54:52 GMT
I see that Costa is going cashless from 1st October - where Rovers lead, others follow! Not sure if it is on a timed basis, but when I read this there was a link to AN Other coffee company on this very thread! |
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Post by perryfenwick on Aug 30, 2022 21:32:26 GMT
I myself do feel a bit for those who would like to spend some cash, whether it’s because they are perhaps older and don’t trust modern things or a n other reason. However, our football club has to be brought into the 21st century even if it’s kickin and screamin and whether some like it or not cashless is the norm now just about everywhere but particularly in the entertainment /hospitality sector. Im afraid the supporters club despite all their terrific work both past and present are not an exception. I still don't think it'd kill anyone to allow people to pay cash in the shop. I'm sure Tom has a cut and paste response to anyone who disagrees though. |
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Post by aghast on Aug 30, 2022 22:03:47 GMT
Dave a SC stalwart on here has stated that some collectors are offering the cash option. They then use their own bank cards to pay the club the amount of the cash sales and then keep the cash for their own use. That's very good of them and no less than I'd expect of those excellent people who give up their time for the club. But they shouldn't have to do that. As for the club going totally cashless, that's not excusable I'm afraid. Why isn't it excusable? Everyone is doing it. It's not just our club. The bigger pain to me is where you go somewhere that doesn't take cashless payments, or has a minimum spend to accept cards or phone payment. This is all Luddite nonsense really. GGMI will bump this thread in 4 years time and we will all laugh at how we used to carry round bits of plastic coated paper with a picture of Her Maj on them. |
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Post by perryfenwick on Aug 31, 2022 2:45:55 GMT
That's very good of them and no less than I'd expect of those excellent people who give up their time for the club. But they shouldn't have to do that. As for the club going totally cashless, that's not excusable I'm afraid. Why isn't it excusable? Everyone is doing it. It's not just our club. The bigger pain to me is where you go somewhere that doesn't take cashless payments, or has a minimum spend to accept cards or phone payment. This is all Luddite nonsense really. GGMI will bump this thread in 4 years time and we will all laugh at how we used to carry round bits of plastic coated paper with a picture of Her Maj on them. Because are we sure that everyone is okay paying by card? Does it hurt the club in any way to take a small amount and leave it in the petty cash? Fully aware it's not just us, and it's not an anti Rovers point, but society isn't yet totally cashless so even if it's say 10% of customers we're putting out, I don't like it. Same goes for Costa or anywhere else. |
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The 50/50
Sept 3, 2022 7:00:34 GMT
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Post by scdave on Sept 3, 2022 7:00:34 GMT
Sorry just bumping to remind that volunteers can see Jamie in the SC match day portacabin today.
Help will be gratefully accepted, even if it is just for a few times a season as holiday cover etc.
For example, it is my Mrs birthday v Fleetwood, so I won't be in attendance. While many people who regularly purchase programmes and 50/50s from me will buy from someone else, there will still be a lot of lost sales if the position is not covered.
Surely there is someone who can help?
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Post by scdave on Sept 17, 2022 8:26:14 GMT
Just bumping to remind the 7000 Rovers fans that are attending today that the club could do with the help of a volunteer (or three), even if it just as "cover" for an hour and a half once in a while.
An increase of just 2 volunteers sellers will no doubt mean increased 50/50 prizes.
If you have the time to help out please see Jamie at the match day sales hut. Thanks.
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The 50/50
Sept 17, 2022 9:01:38 GMT
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Post by Squiffy on Sept 17, 2022 9:01:38 GMT
Camelot will be looking for a new opportunity, have a decent track record of raising large sums of money for charitable causes and have the IT infrastructure in place. 🤞😂 |
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The 50/50
Sept 17, 2022 9:17:30 GMT
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Post by bidefordgas on Sept 17, 2022 9:17:30 GMT
Have to admit it's a pain in the ass queueing for five minutes at the kiosk at the memorial gates to buy a couple of 50/50 tickets for £2 and that's just after 1330.
No fault of the ladies just the wireless card readers taking an age to connect for every transaction, when in the past it took no more than 3 seconds or so.
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