season tickets for next season

[yerself]

Originally Posted by Redskin

It's simple, if you can afford it makes sense to buy in advance

Originally Posted by Tin Monkey

The point of season tickets is that the fan benefits by paying less over the season

If dealing with a 'professional' club you would both be correct. Alas, this is Accrington Stanley we are talking about. Last season I bought two season tickets, one for myself, one for my son, at a total price of just over £400.00. Three games into the season the club brought out a 'Family Ticket' giving a discounted price for an adult and child, thus devaluing my season tickets. Further into the season they announced free admittance to under 12s and the junior membership scheme, then we had the free game against Torquay, both of which devalued the season tickets even further. I will certainly not be buying a season ticket for next season off this tin-pot outfit.

[Tin Monkey]

Originally Posted by accymel

ps soz a little off topic quiz working now TM

Thanks Mel, but I know. I'm a perfect 10

Originally Posted by FELIX

Never thought I would hear myself say it but I agree with Tin Monkey 100%

Even a broken clock is right twice a day.

[fc:stanley]

Originally Posted by Tin Monkey

I couldn't afford one up front last season, but this year my circumstances have changed and I'll be getting one.

The point of season tickets is that the fan benefits by paying less over the season, while the club benefit from money up front. That's how the world works. People who pay cash for an item pay less than those buying on HP.

I've been critical of the club on numerous occasions, but I agree with Poppy in the view that moaning about prices actually coming down is just ridiculous. Seems like the club can't win.

Well said couldnt put it myself TM Have some karma for tht!

[Tin Monkey]

Originally Posted by yerself

If dealing with a 'professional' club you would both be correct. Alas, this is Accrington Stanley we are talking about. Last season I bought two season tickets, one for myself, one for my son, at a total price of just over £400.00. Three games into the season the club brought out a 'Family Ticket' giving a discounted price for an adult and child, thus devaluing my season tickets. Further into the season they announced free admittance to under 12s and the junior membership scheme, then we had the free game against Torquay, both of which devalued the season tickets even further. I will certainly not be buying a season ticket for next season off this tin-pot outfit.

I know there have been massive mistakes (can we call them that?) this season concerning tickets, amongst other things, and I do sympatise with you.

The club officials have said on numerous occasions that they have learnt alot this season, often from mistakes they have made. Hopefully they have learnt not to alienate their core support and 'reward' the faithful for their loyalty.
I'm prepared to believe what has been said and put my money where my mouth is. However, I can understand those that decide not to do so.

Originally Posted by fc:stanley

Well said couldnt put it myself TM Have some karma for tht!

Ummm... thanks

[accymel]

Originally Posted by yerself

If dealing with a 'professional' club you would both be correct. Alas, this is Accrington Stanley we are talking about. Last season I bought two season tickets, one for myself, one for my son, at a total price of just over £400.00. Three games into the season the club brought out a 'Family Ticket' giving a discounted price for an adult and child, thus devaluing my season tickets. Further into the season they announced free admittance to under 12s and the junior membership scheme, then we had the free game against Torquay, both of which devalued the season tickets even further. I will certainly not be buying a season ticket for next season off this tin-pot outfit.

Aye Yerself good point that was verge of another point i got trashed upon in the U12 thread - my main point being that the club changed its policy without much of a warning, when the family ticket was replaced quietly also & as my child turns 12 a bit way thro the season that was my point about the value in getting a consession one this year, but interesting point from opposite end of the scale.

Are the club going to stick through their policies next season without chipping & changing like this one has


PS to clarify for those that dont know me well or my way i can appear to be brash/harsh or direct in my comments, its not meant in malice or bad tempered or even complaining tone, im just a straight to the point no messing with no round the houses typing kinda person, just say what i think & hard to express on mailing format to which everyone reads differently & this has been pointed out to me hence the explanation just so those that have found me the latter gets me

[cmonstanley]

Originally Posted by accymel

Aye Yerself good point that was verge of another point i got trashed upon in the U12 thread - my main point being that the club changed its policy without much of a warning, when the family ticket was replaced quietly also & as my child turns 12 a bit way thro the season that was my point about the value in getting a consession one this year, but interesting point from opposite end of the scale.

Are the club going to stick through their policies next season without chipping & changing like this one has

dont worry the time to complain is in another 5 years mistakes have been made and lessons learnt rome wasnt built in a day by the way
we are staying up you are invited to the biggest game in stanleys history be a part of history be there saturday 28/04/07 be there

[Tin Monkey]

Originally Posted by accymel

Are the club going to stick through their policies next season without chipping & changing like this one has

http://www.accringtonstanley.co.uk/i.../seasontickets

On that page it says the under 12 Junior Membership will continue next season. At least it's organised and ready to go for next term.

[accymel]

What are u drinking cmonstanley ???? i want some hehehehehe

[harwood red]

Right people as someone who is unfortunate enough to have to stand next to Accymel at matches, hee hee only joking mel I can assure you that she definately has the passion and love for the club and would love dearly to come to many more matches than she does...so her posts on here are a reflection of that passion and love...so read again with that angle and I think you may come up with a completely different opinion than that of a moaner!!!!!!!!!!

I am lucky enough that I will be able to purchase my season ticket once again, however when do I buy it you may ask??...note that the reduced price is to be bought before 5th May (final match of season) so those that want to wait to see if we stay up or not and it goes down to the final mathc...beware as you won't get the discount!

[accymel]

Originally Posted by harwood red

Right people as someone who is unfortunate enough to have to stand next to Accymel at matches, hee hee only joking mel I can assure you that she definately has the passion and love for the club and would love dearly to come to many more matches than she does...so her posts on here are a reflection of that passion and love...so read again with that angle and I think you may come up with a completely different opinion than that of a moaner!!!!!!!!!!!

u know me oh so too well LOL I scare myself how much passion & love i have for Stanley really scary . Be warned Saturday is going to be big passion day so bring industrial ear muffs

[harwood red]

Originally Posted by accymel

u know me oh so too well LOL I scare myself how much passion & love i have for Stanley really scary . Be warned Saturday is going to be big passion day so bring industrial ear muffs

Yeah and I will be my usual quiet self, unless of course Mr Ince doesn't behave himself then he may find he gets same treatment as that really nice number 12 from the other week right better shut up now or will be slapped hands for thread wandering lol

[Outback Ozzy]

Originally Posted by maccawozzagod

on the gate admission frozen - season tickets reduced

http://www.accringtonstanley.co.uk/

Nice thought, but the bloody e-mail link is not even set up yet, typical. To add my twopenneth to the argument re season tickets, I am slightly lucky in the fact that I get a concession for my partner (disabled and I get in free as a carer), however, for the majority of this season, and certainly since the Torquay away match, I have benn selling 50/50 draw tickets with Mrs Ozzy so now we don't even need to use the season ticket. But I will still purchase one for next season if and only IF I can e-mail Vicki.
Maybe should e-mail Lee in the Stanley Store to pass on.

[Oggy]

Originally Posted by Redskin

Where else can you watch your home town club play in the football league?

Made me smile that Redskin.

Me, I was born in Everton.

Good move by the club, a move towards regular goers would be good as well. Buy 5/6 get one free? Collect the stamps, etc.

[Bagpuss]

Originally Posted by poppy

Same ones every time. They moaned when it was a free game, They moaned when under 12s get in for free. Now they moan because season ticket prices have gone down.

At it again poppy I see attacking fans, put it simply for you then you might understand, last year I paid £220 this year I will pay £239.20 before 5th May, that is an increase, you really do p*** me off.

[lancsdave]

Originally Posted by Bagpuss

At it again poppy I see attacking fans, put it simply for you then you might understand, last year I paid £220 this year I will pay £239.20 before 5th May, that is an increase, you really do p*** me off.

How come if they say they are cheaper this year. Was the early discount more last year ?

Thought it was just me who noticed Poppy only posts when there's somebody to have a go at