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General Category => Altrincham FC First Team => Topic started by: TheGolfRoadView on May 31, 2021, 10:52:20 AM
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2020/21 Season ticket holders received an email yesterday, advising that there would be a 10% reduction on the price of a season ticket for next season.
An email was sent out on 9th March where it was stated the club would be offering a substantial discount on the cost of a season ticket for next season, for anyone who had bought one for this season. The club wouldn't have known, at that point, how many games fans would be able to attend before the end of this season, and we were fortunate to see three, but have to be honest I was expecting more than 10%. Any thoughts from other season ticket holders?
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In the current climate, 10% IS a substantial reduction in my view.
We buy ours to support the club as well as to see the games if that makes sense.
Also, we've been able to watch all home games on Alty TV for free.
I would encourage as many people as possible to get a ticket especially as the hybrid model and eventual full time ambition needs to be paid for and season ticket sales, I'm sure, is a very valuable source of income for the club over the close season.
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A mate of mine bought a season ticket this time to support the club but feels that a ten per cent reduction for next year is a bit low. Although games could be watched on tv that is not what he wanted. I know it was no ones fault. This may now not persuade him to renew for next season.
I have been a season ticket holder for many years and I will be renewing as usual although I also feel the ten per cent could be higher Do we not also usually get a discount for renewing early?
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Yes in past seasons there has been a reduction of usually £10, if season tickets are purchased before a specific date.
As to whether a 10% discount can be considered a substantial discount, that of course is purely subjective, I was personally expecting at least a 25% discount, to reflect we bought a season ticket last year at a time of great uncertainty, for a cost of £295.00, which may well go over £300 for next season. This is not an insubstantial amount of money, and of course no-one can be sure that we will be able to go to every home game next season.
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Firstly, let me say that i know the club did not have to offer any discount at all but i guess were looking to reward those of us who bought season tickets this year to support the club (though the club has given STic holders various perks throughout the last season)... that said, i was expecting a figure of approx 20% disc, but again i acknowledge any discount is welcomed...
There will be some fans, like myself, who did not take advantage of the (think) £56 refund from previous season for games not played at end of 2019/20 season when Covid lockdowns started in March 2020... in my case £112 as had two season tickets... we wanted the club to keep this money in their time of need & also gave to all last summers collection initiatives to support the club...
Again, this season, we had two season tickets at £295 each and bar the last three games could have got away with one... as when streaming we use one code for home games in our household to watch via TV... hence, could have got full refund on 2nd season ticket at start of season (which club did offer so our choice not to) as wanted to support club via that extra approx £300... not to mention other support...
There maybe other families who did similar ie may be family of four with four season tickets (when only one needed for streaming code) and could have bought general sale tics for last 3 home games fans could attend...
Hence, was thinking/hoping for circa 20% discount on renewal or even those families where more than one season ticket in household possible get extras ones free or say 50% disc as didn't use extra STics for season just ended...
This is just a personal viewpoint and as acknowledged above any discount is welcome plus it was our choice not to seek refund of monies from 2019/20 STic & not to seek full refund from extra 2020/21 STic... hence i cannot complain as wanted to help the club in it's time of need...
Personally, just thought renewal discount for 2020/21 may have been slightly higher... that said, i'm happy with any discount offered & will again renew both my season tickets that our household will use... roll on the new season...
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I echo Inter Altys point that they didn't have to offer us anything, and it's nice that they have. However, 10% feels very much the same as an Early Bird discount, rather than a loyalty discount.
I've essentially paid £3 per week more to watch a streamed game (nobody's fault) and most weeks it was on free at KG pub (again my choice).
I'll be buying one anyway, as even if I miss the odd game, £16 per week (some times £32 if its mix week) is steep.
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I was expecting more than 10% too if I’m honest. As stated on here, that’s the normal early bird discount. It’s been a bad year for football clubs at our level however…
I will likely renew nonetheless
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i will be renewing mine, I am also happy with the 10% discount. I also refused a refund on my 19/20 season ticket. I do know last season's season ticket purchased; helped my club in their time of need. I will be doing the same again for next season, once the new season tickets become available. Because of streaming, I missed very few home and away matches during 20/21. A couple of weeks till Euro 2020, then a short break before the friendly matches; not long to wait now. The less we feel the club should be made to discount further, the more we have towards our playing budget, and that is what really matters to me.
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How will the discount affect the playing budget, is there enough money squirrelled away for more of a discount? (Genuine question)
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2020/21 Season ticket holders received an email yesterday, advising that there would be a 10% reduction on the price of a season ticket for next season.
An email was sent out on 9th March where it was stated the club would be offering a substantial discount on the cost of a season ticket for next season, for anyone who had bought one for this season. The club wouldn't have known, at that point, how many games fans would be able to attend before the end of this season, and we were fortunate to see three, but have to be honest I was expecting more than 10%. Any thoughts from other season ticket holders?
Not even going to bother reading the replies. We had the streams for free, albeit sometimes sh*te, however 10% after such a mad year and the cost for competing to get in this league is sweet with me.
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Unless impacted financially by the Pandemic, and if you have then I apologise in advance, should any supporter be asking for a discount more than the 10% offered by the Board?
Incidentally there is a big difference between £10 and 10% of £295.00 particularly x 300 season ticket holders. The club has had a difficult year financially and thankfully now has long overdue ambition, as a supporter base surely we owe it to the Board to back them?
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2020/21 Season ticket holders received an email yesterday, advising that there would be a 10% reduction on the price of a season ticket for next season.
An email was sent out on 9th March where it was stated the club would be offering a substantial discount on the cost of a season ticket for next season, for anyone who had bought one for this season. The club wouldn't have known, at that point, how many games fans would be able to attend before the end of this season, and we were fortunate to see three, but have to be honest I was expecting more than 10%. Any thoughts from other season ticket holders?
Not even going to bother reading the replies. We had the streams for free, albeit sometimes sh*te, however 10% after such a mad year and the cost for competing to get in this league is sweet with me.
Streams weren't free, they were in essence £13 instead of £10 non ST were paying.
We also lost a game against Macclesfield (and looks likely it'll be 23 again)
Factor in the fact you could watch them for free at KG/OMT/Libero.
The financial reasoning for buying a ST starts to look very poor last year.
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Unless impacted financially by the Pandemic, and if you have then I apologise in advance, should any supporter be asking for a discount more than the 10% offered by the Board?
Incidentally there is a big difference between £10 and 10% of £295.00 particularly x 300 season ticket holders. The club has had a difficult year financially and thankfully now has long overdue ambition, as a supporter base surely we owe it to the Board to back them?
Pure semantics but a renewal price at £255 (which is £295 - 10% and £10 EB) would have been a better comms than 10% discount message.
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2020/21 Season ticket holders received an email yesterday, advising that there would be a 10% reduction on the price of a season ticket for next season.
An email was sent out on 9th March where it was stated the club would be offering a substantial discount on the cost of a season ticket for next season, for anyone who had bought one for this season. The club wouldn't have known, at that point, how many games fans would be able to attend before the end of this season, and we were fortunate to see three, but have to be honest I was expecting more than 10%. Any thoughts from other season ticket holders?
Not even going to bother reading the replies. We had the streams for free, albeit sometimes sh*te, however 10% after such a mad year and the cost for competing to get in this league is sweet with me.
Streams weren't free, they were in essence £13 instead of £10 non ST were paying.
We also lost a game against Macclesfield (and looks likely it'll be 23 again)
Factor in the fact you could watch them for free at KG/OMT/Libero.
The financial reasoning for buying a ST starts to look very poor last year.
We also lost out on a home game against Dover Athletic.
So, £295.00 divided by 21 home fixtures equates to circa £14.05 per match.
Plus season ticket holders didn't benefit from some discounts on streaming that the club offered to non-season ticket holders.
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For me, it is what it is. No one knew how things would work out with the pandemic. I’ve no money, but I’ll be renewing at the earliest opportunity. And signing up for the patrons. I’ve written last year off, it’s not as if it’s going to be a regular occurrence. The club has played football for two years nonstop essentially, got promoted, and achieved a decent first year back, that could have been even better as we all know. The new pitch is going in, the management team will be working full time, there will be a hybrid squad for the first time, the club is pushing for league football. If people want to quibble over a couple of quid a week, then fair dos, we get Byron Harrison. I’d rather we kept on a upward curve for what it is.
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Did season ticket holders get the electronic match programmes for free as well?
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Did season ticket holders get the electronic match programmes for free as well?
No. Season ticket holders received a 20% discount on match programmes i.e. the digital Robins Review cost you £2.00 instead of the face value price of £2.50.
Incidentally, let me state that I have every intention of renewing my season ticket in due course.
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No, Season Ticket holders did not get Digital Match day Programmes for free BUT could buy them for 20% discount ie for £2 instead of £2.50 or 50p off...
Also there were some other perks eg 20% off merchandise at club shop eg kit etc... plus also got priority access to Zoom sessions like Q&As, Parky fulltime announcement, Player Awards, etc before other fans (maybe only 1hr but still 1st to hear) plus 1st in queue for 3 fans attendance matches so ensured a ticket... plus few other minor perks...
Hence were some additional perks... plus home streams free when others paid £9.99 but guess that offset via season tic price as cost one off not spread over each game... the £9.99 maybe less than actual individual match split of a season ticket of approx £14 per game as opposed to normal £16 per game... also lost Macc & Dover home games... so some wins & some losses...
Anyway, as i've mentioned earlier, it's all an individual choice whether renew or not... hopefully after the Covid pandemic issues reduce with time it will mean if you can afford one a season tic offers approx a couple quid discount off each home match plus you get the 10% disc on top plus other perks like discount off merchandise etc...
The only real issue i saw was people with extra season tics in each household as only needed one for match stream BUT all these (including myself) could have had a full refund if we wanted... some of my mates did this but i was happy to help club by letting them benefit in their time of need...
Bottom line is... they're are pros & cons on this topic and yes maybe i expected more than 10% (say 15 or 20%) BUT the club does not have to offer discounts so anything is better than nothing... if you feel the 10% is not enough then you can make your own choice ie either renew or don't and pay at gate for each game instead...
I'm happy with 10% (plus other perks) as it is better than nothing and i will be renewing to help the club with funds in this challenging time for all... we all have a choice...
I personally think (if you can afford cost up front) there are far more benefits to having a season tic than not if you intend to go to all/most home games... again imho...
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For me, it is what it is. No one knew how things would work out with the pandemic. I’ve no money, but I’ll be renewing at the earliest opportunity. And signing up for the patrons. I’ve written last year off, it’s not as if it’s going to be a regular occurrence. The club has played football for two years nonstop essentially, got promoted, and achieved a decent first year back, that could have been even better as we all know. The new pitch is going in, the management team will be working full time, there will be a hybrid squad for the first time, the club is pushing for league football. If people want to quibble over a couple of quid a week, then fair dos, we get Byron Harrison. I’d rather we kept on a upward curve for what it is.
Totally agree. I've not had a season ticket for 2 couple of years due the fact I'd get to approx. half the games.
I'll be buying one this time
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On sale now! Discount email for ST holders will come this afternoon
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****SEASON TICKET DISCOUNT NOW 15%****
See below & renewal info...
https://www.altrinchamfc.com/news/buy-your-2021-22-season-ticket
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Will there be an option to buy a specific seat in the main stand as we have in most normal seasons Can this be done online
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Will there be an option to buy a specific seat in the main stand as we have in most normal seasons Can this be done online
Alas, there is no mention of there being a provision for this in the email that I have just received from Bill Waterson.
You should be able to purchase a specified main stand seat for all home league games which is 'protected' from interlopers/away supporters.
It's not too much to ask for, surely?
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Will there be an option to buy a specific seat in the main stand as we have in most normal seasons Can this be done online
Alas, there is no mention of there being a provision for this in the email that I have just received from Bill Waterson.
You should be able to purchase a specified main stand seat for all home league games which is 'protected' from interlopers/away supporters.
It's not too much to ask for, surely?
Don't think there's anyone likely to be pinching your seat Barry. You can only see three quarters of the pitch from there can't you? 😊😊
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Will there be an option to buy a specific seat in the main stand as we have in most normal seasons Can this be done online
Alas, there is no mention of there being a provision for this in the email that I have just received from Bill Waterson.
You should be able to purchase a specified main stand seat for all home league games which is 'protected' from interlopers/away supporters.
It's not too much to ask for, surely?
Don't think there's anyone likely to be pinching your seat Barry. You can only see three quarters of the pitch from there can't you? 😊😊
Actually, someone was sitting in it at the Torquay United match last Saturday and I had to request them to relocate.
It looks as if that panoramic view of the CSH roof is more alluring than I had bargained for....
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Paid for my season ticket earlier today and there is provision for you to select your preference
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Will there be an option to buy a specific seat in the main stand as we have in most normal seasons Can this be done online
Alas, there is no mention of there being a provision for this in the email that I have just received from Bill Waterson.
You should be able to purchase a specified main stand seat for all home league games which is 'protected' from interlopers/away supporters.
It's not too much to ask for, surely?
Don't think there's anyone likely to be pinching your seat Barry. You can only see three quarters of the pitch from there can't you? 😊😊
Actually, someone was sitting in it at the Torquay United match last Saturday and I had to request them to relocate.
It looks as if that panoramic view of the CSH roof is more alluring than I had bargained for....
My guess would be he went for the sheer kudos of sitting in your seat mate! 😉 😊
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PS. Paid for renewals this evening for me and Mrs S!
Come on you Super Robins.
PPS patron too this time.
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We will be renewing for the coming season
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I renewed my season ticket last night via the online system... if there are 21games (not including Dover) then the savings speak for themselves...
21games at normal £17 cost = £357
Season Tic at £289 (÷ 21) = £13.76 per game
Renewal ST at £245 (÷21) = £11.67 per game
NB if Dover play on & extra game saving will be more
Hence, even if miss few home games for whatever reason the savings speak for themselves & work out far cheaper than usual standard entry costs... plus you get other added benefits like shop discounts, 1st to see zoom cascades, priority for ticket sales, etc etc...
Hence, if you can afford upfront one off payment and intend to go most/all games the Season Tic option offers great value for money (including the increased saving discount of 15%, not 10%, for renewals)... also fans can purchase via three installment option staggered over year if prefer...
Therefore, the ST offers fans great savings... however, as always, it's an individual choice if you wish to purchase...
https://www.altrinchamfc.com/news/buy-your-2021-22-season-ticket
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Ordered mine now also.
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Have I missed the option to pay in 3 installments?
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Hashtag: No you haven't
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Info re paying via three instalements for your season tic...
See below...
https://www.altrinchamfc.com/news/just-the-ticket-book-your-place-for-the-season-but-spread-the-cost-over-three-months