potty trained Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) As if it's any sort of reference: St Mirren sold 2050 by their early bird deadline. The first week in June. Up from 1870 at the corresponding time, the previous season. Today that figure sits at 2261. I'm sure we had 2000+ season ticket holders last season, potentially more than 30% to date haven't renewed. Edited June 29, 2015 by potty trained Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bunny Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 I'm sure we had 2000+ season ticket holders last season, potentially more than 30% to date haven't renewed. But there'll be some of them on here soon complaining about the lack of signings. I could understand it if we'd been dire last season but we were OK most of the time and had a really good spell, maintaining our league place comfortably in the end. What more can the club do really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norgethistle Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Maybe a Tag member who's perk is a direct relation with a member of the board could do it? Or maybe it could be suggested at the next cloak and dagger, sorry, federation meeting? Seen as there's not been any contact since the beginning of May, I think. No directors have been added to TAG as of yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 I understand BB, but it's been done to death that's all. Maybe, but so too are threads about getting more bums on seats. This just being another of many. But I don't want to see threads like this one dismissed as been done to death. So by logic I don't see why the view of a poster, who believes it relevant to the subject matter should be summarily dismissed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowenBoys Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 This for £19.13 per game. The 'exciting menu' is entirely meat free. http://www.forestgreenroversfc.com/news/first-team-news/2015/legends-club-season-tickets-available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Maybe, but so too are threads about getting more bums on seats. This just being another of many. But I don't want to see threads like this one dismissed as been done to death. So by logic I don't see why the view of a poster, who believes it relevant to the subject matter should be summarily dismissed. Fair enough LIB, I know many subjects get repeated, but the £25 kids fee has been set by the club, it's been debated many times and there seems to be a group for and a group against it. It seems for now to be a pointless debate as the Club aren't going to change it this season, so it's just annoying for it to be brought up yet again in another thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sick in the basin Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Appreciate the Zebra offer but personally would be in favour of a 3 instalment option - c£115 a month for June July and August - club have the cash before end of the window and no ongoing commitment beyond then (and hence more likely to go to more away games as well). Will be renewing tmrw and adding kids tickets x 2. Put simply every additional 120 odd adult season tickets = potential new player so hopefully we can get over the 1500 mark at least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mediocre Pundit Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Another thought - the club have said a few times that they won't offer half season tickets / 5 game packages etc... from the start of the season as they don't want to cannibalise their existing ST 'portfolio'. I wonder if they have conducted any research to understand what the market for alternative ticket packages? There's an old saying that if you don't cannibalise your own market someone else will - I wonder how many fans won't / can't afford a ST but would purchase a cheaper package, yet as it's not offered end up as PATG and attend less games than they planned to. I'll put my hand up - I'm probably one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Scimmia Rossa Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 I'm pointing out why some season ticket holders haven't renewed. I would have thought that was relevant if you were greetin about numbers being low. At least I can directly evidence this as having an impact unlike muttering so about marquee signings, losing players and other such unsubstantiated stuff. Incidentally, the numbers are broadly in line with this time last year. The whole idea of season tickets etc needs looked at. If the key is to get money in up front, then there needs to be an incentive. Relying on folk wanting to keep their seat has minimal impact. Chasing people away with unnecessary fees is another. Incidentally , I would have thought 1500-1750 ST was reasonable for a club with 2500-3000 fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenziejag Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 I don't get that having the money upfront is key. Surely it is more important to have the commitment to pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Scimmia Rossa Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Well the money funds signings? St Mirren have been quoted as an example. Let's face it, they are building from scratch so the need major cash on day one. Hence the reason they heavily discounted. It's not about the number of tickets sold, it's about how much revenue they generate. Killie are another example. Smoke and mirrors, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenziejag Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 The money funds wages, which are paid throughout the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norgethistle Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Well the money funds signings? St Mirren have been quoted as an example. Let's face it, they are building from scratch so the need major cash on day one. Hence the reason they heavily discounted. It's not about the number of tickets sold, it's about how much revenue they generate. Killie are another example. Smoke and mirrors, We're ours not discounted prior to today's deadline? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Scimmia Rossa Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) Renewals were 308 and early bird 319. Normal is 340. Pretty much the price of one home game covering all three. As I say, hardly worth breaking the bank for. If you are a north stander and have cash flow issues because of holidays etc, you'll still be better off purchasing a ticket at 340 compared to walk up. So if I were in that position, I'd wait until the holidays were out of the way then renew at 340. Wouldn't you? Same if you aren't too fussed where you sit in JH stand. Edited June 29, 2015 by La Scimmia Rossa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potty trained Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Renewals were 308 and early bird 319. Normal is 340. Pretty much the price of one home game covering all three. As I say, hardly worth breaking the bank for. If you are a north stander and have cash flow issues because of holidays etc, you'll still be better off purchasing a ticket at 340 compared to walk up. So if I were in that position, I'd wait until the holidays were out of the way then renew at 340. Wouldn't you? Same if you aren't too fussed where you sit in JH stand. So a heavier discount than St Mirren which were £290 early bird increased to £310 Just for reference, here's their prices of adults don't want to take their kids to the family stand: West Stand Juvenile (13-17) – £140 Child (12 and under) – 1 free per adult/concession season tickets*** Additional Child (12 and under) – £20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hankey Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Our core support is crap. We were playing well most weeks and also winning a lot in the latter end of the season and still the home crowds rarely were over 3k. I personally missed a lot of games due to work, but I'm just one fan, the rest aren't interested by and large. Fighting a losing battle unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowenBoys Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Our core support is crap. We were playing well most weeks and also winning a lot in the latter end of the season and still the home crowds rarely were over 3k. I personally missed a lot of games due to work, but I'm just one fan, the rest aren't interested by and large. Fighting a losing battle unfortunately. We are each just one fan and none of us are the rest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyo Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Just bought mine! 'Mon the Jags! (Or the hoops, depending on who's sitting there, I suppose) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Scimmia Rossa Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 So a heavier discount than St Mirren which were £290 early bird increased to £310 Just for reference, here's their prices of adults don't want to take their kids to the family stand: West Stand Juvenile (13-17) – £140 Child (12 and under) – 1 free per adult/concession season tickets*** Additional Child (12 and under) – £20 St Mirren's discount was £275, then £290, then £310. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Scimmia Rossa Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Incidentally, I assume everyone contributing here has renewed? If not, it would be good to understand why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norgethistle Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Incidentally, I assume everyone contributing here has renewed? If not, it would be good to understand why? Yes I have, out of blind loyalty to Archie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenziejag Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 So a heavier discount than St Mirren which were £290 early bird increased to £310 Just for reference, here's their prices of adults don't want to take their kids to the family stand: West Stand Juvenile (13-17) – £140 Child (12 and under) – 1 free per adult/concession season tickets*** Additional Child (12 and under) – £20 What were their prices last year. Just wondering if a reduction in the price has resulted in an increase in the uptake - or maybe it is the prospect of better results than last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Stevenson Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 You must be daft Lenziejag. It should be obvious to all that the increase in St. Mirren ST sales is because they will be playing the majestic and mythical Rangers FC next season..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink panther Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Suspect the success of Glasgow Warriors might be having a small impact. Even if 50 -100 families had switched then this would have quite a big impact. I recognise the fixtures don't always clash but it may come down to a choice between spending your cash on the Warriors and the Jags and the match-day experience at Scotstoun edges ours at the moment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mediocre Pundit Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Incidentally, I assume everyone contributing here has renewed? If not, it would be good to understand why? I've never had a season ticket - I play sport on a Saturday and work away from Glasgow in mid-week and never make it to more than 5 home games per season. However if there was a 5-ish game package that I could buy at the start of the season, even for minimal discount (or maybe some other non-cash incentive - prize draw etc...) then I would buy it knowing that it would help the club/Archie budget for the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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