Pilgrims' Patter
The Forum => The B-Ark => Topic started by: Tipps End Pilgrim on May 01, 2014, 01:08:59 PM
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Are these on sale yet ? Last year they went on sale on 15th April and the early bird discount prices were available until 1st June.
DL
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Hopefully these should be on sale soon and I think a 10% increase on season tickets prices would be fair, the fans would happily pay extra to give Dennis more funds to bring in players for the 2014/2015 promotion chasing season.
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Hopefully these should be on sale soon and I think a 10% increase on season tickets prices would be fair, the fans would happily pay extra to give Dennis more funds to bring in players for the 2014/2015 promotion chasing season.
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Agree but would the general public? Despite fantastic home performances and results attendances haven't been great.
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It's a pity they won't be doing half season tickets. Living in Birmingham (probably) I will struggle to get to all of the games once school term kicks in again (midweekers are a no-go unless I learn to drive by then) so it would've been a bit of a chance to offer a 10 or 12 game ticket as I'm sure there's others in a similar situation to me.
See what the season tickets are like for prices first then I'll ponder it
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I'll go half's with you and when you come over I'll pay..........but knowing you you'll come every week if you think you'll get a freebie from me!!!!
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Price freeze should encourage as many as possible to part with their cash after a good season on home turf.
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IF were going to be without the likes of MILLER then a freeze it should be.
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Oh i forgot Boston was a one man team.....
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If we are to compete with the rest then we will need to improve the squad with first team players not squad players so an increase may be needed to attract the right players, Miller is a good player but not irreplaceable
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So, season tickets go on sale tomorrow. Good that there will be a price freeze although a bit disappointed that the discounted price only applies for the next 3 weeks. Last season we had 6 weeks at the cheaper price.
DL
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Why does it matter they only discounted for 3 weeks and not 6
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Why does it matter they only discounted for 3 weeks and not 6
Because a narrower window is less convenient. As a cash buyer who lives away from Boston, it's not very good. I think season ticket holders are generally taken for granted - 'they will always buy no matter what'. Would have been nice to have received a renewal invitation from the Chairman and thanking me for 15 years of continuous season ticket purchase. Hang on, maybe that only happens at Clubs such as Exeter :)
DL
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15 years! You deserve a freebie!
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Dunno don't support Exeter but if you live away but can have a season ticket to go to games why is three weeks not long enough nothing personnal just seems on here people are just finding smallest things to moan about
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Picky - it wasn't a moan - just an observation. Just not so straightforward to get to Boston in a 3 week window for me. My next visit was planned for the second week of June.
KON - if you can arrange a freebie that would be great :) Can you ask DN for a season ticket structure that rewards those that have been most loyal ?
DL
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Picky - it wasn't a moan - just an observation. Just not so straightforward to get to Boston in a 3 week window for me. My next visit was planned for the second week of June.
DL
Why do you have to visit Boston to order a new season ticket?
It's possible to buy one and pay for it using your phone - they won't be ready for collection for weeks.
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I believe DL has a point, there is precious little loyalty to customers nowadays whether it be car/household insurance or staying with an energy provider it's like we are taken for granted. I think it would be good customer service from BUFC to give a little extra back to loyal season ticket holders.
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I believe DL has a point, there is precious little loyalty to customers nowadays whether it be car/household insurance or staying with an energy provider it's like we are taken for granted. I think it would be good customer service from BUFC to give a little extra back to loyal season ticket holders.
I can make it to YS in less than 3 weeks with my zimmerframe , surely young blokes can manage to organise a way to meet the deadline .
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I believe DL has a point, there is precious little loyalty to customers nowadays whether it be car/household insurance or staying with an energy provider it's like we are taken for granted. I think it would be good customer service from BUFC to give a little extra back to loyal season ticket holders.
How would that encourage new season ticket buyers?
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GHM - are you making the assumption that all season ticket holders / supporters live in Boston ? My match day involves 3 hours of driving.
DL
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GHM - are you making the assumption that all season ticket holders / supporters live in Boston ? My match day involves 3 hours of driving.
DL
Can,t you get a friend in Boston to purchase it for you ?
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GHM - are you making the assumption that all season ticket holders / supporters live in Boston ? My match day involves 3 hours of driving.
DL
Can't you get a friend in Boston to purchase it for you ?
GHM - no I can't. I haven't lived in Boston for years. I have a grandparent there still but he is over 90 now and doesn't get out of the house much. There doesn't seem to be much understanding for the supporter that lives afar here. I think the right thing to do would have been to make the tickets available at the last home game.
DL
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What percentage of season ticket holders live outside of Lincolnshire?
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I believe DL has a point, there is precious little loyalty to customers nowadays whether it be car/household insurance or staying with an energy provider it's like we are taken for granted. I think it would be good customer service from BUFC to give a little extra back to loyal season ticket holders.
How would that encourage new season ticket buyers?
Tash - you can't please everyone but how about they discounted prices for those that purchase early but then enhance the discount or give some additional benefit if the loyalty stretches over a number of years ? New season ticket holders will ultimately be encouraged by the results on the pitch. How on earth do you encourage the retention of the existing 'pay up front' customers ?
DL
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I believe DL has a point, there is precious little loyalty to customers nowadays whether it be car/household insurance or staying with an energy provider it's like we are taken for granted. I think it would be good customer service from BUFC to give a little extra back to loyal season ticket holders.
Relating a football season ticket to the above is ridiculous, if you don't like the terms of sales with the ticket it is your choice you don't have to purchase it. Utilities and car insurance are a must have.
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GHM - are you making the assumption that all season ticket holders / supporters live in Boston ? My match day involves 3 hours of driving.
DL
Can't you get a friend in Boston to purchase it for you ?
GHM - no I can't. I haven't lived in Boston for years. I have a grandparent there still but he is over 90 now and doesn't get out of the house much. There doesn't seem to be much understanding for the supporter that lives afar here. I think the right thing to do would have been to make the tickets available at the last home game.
DL
I still don't see what difference it makes how far you live away from Boston.
Why can't you phone and order a new season ticket over the phone. That's how I order & pay for my season ticket.
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GHM - are you making the assumption that all season ticket holders / supporters live in Boston ? My match day involves 3 hours of driving.
DL
Can't you get a friend in Boston to purchase it for you ?
GHM - no I can't. I haven't lived in Boston for years. I have a grandparent there still but he is over 90 now and doesn't get out of the house much. There doesn't seem to be much understanding for the supporter that lives afar here. I think the right thing to do would have been to make the tickets available at the last home game.
DL
I still don't see what difference it makes how far you live away from Boston.
Why can't you phone and order a new season ticket over the phone. That's how I order & pay for my season ticket.
Artemis, because, as I pointed out earlier, I don't have that option.
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What, you don't have access to a phone?
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If you want one do a money transfer and I'll collect one for you, either that or send me a cheque...........I can't believe there isn't a simple solution to this..........
I'm not getting a Season ticket purely on that basis its a struggle to get to midweek games with babysitting arrangements, however the club get more from me on a 'pay on the gate' basis than if I bought one, so they benefit. I missed 1 game last season as I was lucky with people helping out, but with Dad approaching 81 this month he's on about not renewing as driving in the dark is a problem, so thats my childcare gone if mum can't come.
£185 is a bargain though, in different circumstances I'd be at the front of the queue.
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GHM - are you making the assumption that all season ticket holders / supporters live in Boston ? My match day involves 3 hours of driving.
DL
Can't you get a friend in Boston to purchase it for you ?
GHM - no I can't. I haven't lived in Boston for years. I have a grandparent there still but he is over 90 now and doesn't get out of the house much. There doesn't seem to be much understanding for the supporter that lives afar here. I think the right thing to do would have been to make the tickets available at the last home game.
DL
I still don't see what difference it makes how far you live away from Boston.
Why can't you phone and order a new season ticket over the phone. That's how I order & pay for my season ticket.
Artemis, because, as I pointed out earlier, I don't have that option.
I just can't see your problem. Telephone your order through to Maureen/John, pay over the phone, pick it up at the first home game of next season. Why is that not "an option"?
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Thanks NF. I may take you up on that. I don't have credit and debit cards for reasons personal to myself. Wembley 85 - I don't think they would let you ring up and then say that you will pay them when you next see them in August.
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Thanks NF. I may take you up on that. I don't have credit and debit cards for reasons personal to myself. Wembley 85 - I don't think they would let you ring up and then say that you will pay them when you next see them in August.
Read what I said properly. I said pay over the phone. Only now have you said you have credit/debit cards. I accept that if you have no cards it is not likely to be easy, but can you not send a cheque either???
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Thank you all my fellow loyal supporters for continuing to support our club and team for however many years that may concern. This is our club and that is all the benefits you should require.
We have a new ground in the offering, a team to challenge for promotion to pay for, a managed debt to clear, and losses however reduced each year, so it makes sound business sense to not only hold the season ticket prices but to give those of us who have followed and supported the club for so long a further reduction.
Et tu brute!
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Thanks NF. I may take you up on that. I don't have credit and debit cards for reasons personal to myself. Wembley 85 - I don't think they would let you ring up and then say that you will pay them when you next see them in August.
Read what I said properly. I said pay over the phone. Only now have you said you have credit/debit cards. I accept that if you have no cards it is not likely to be easy, but can you not send a cheque either???
Wembley 85 - I did say in my earlier post I was a CASH buyer only. Read what I said properly ??
DL