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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2014 9:11:55 GMT 1
£25 for non – STH is absolute b0ll0x. And I speak as a STH. They can stick up their @rse. I’ll watch it on telly. Thats your choice ....... no matter what the club do they get flack. 1) if someone wants to bump up there points get the flexi 5 , commit to the games. 2)theres also now the renewed STH option, which we may go for, when the season tickets came out we didnt renew because of job closure and not knowing if i could get time of in a new one, we did however commit to the flexi ticket allowing us the choice of games i may be able to attend . 3) now though iin my new job i will get weekends off so making the renewed STH a option. 4) as for the cost of £25 , its a one off game that the club need to make the most of, the previous games went for good discounted prices so savings made then. If this was an away match im sure we would be paying a damn site more than £25. But as you said so eloquently , it wont matter . enjoy the sky coverage. The point is that 'loyal' fans with the requisite points' but without season tickets are not being rewarded for their loyalty. If they really must 'chase the money' by charging £25 then do so when on general sale. I intend to watch the game in the pub so putting my money into another community asset.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2014 9:28:11 GMT 1
GUYS Myself (through the SP) and (Dave aka TBH) have just had a response from Matt about the two main issues asked above. 1) Limit of tickets per ST, Loyalty points, general sale 2) Issues with the brackets for Loyalty points holders (and the lack of a bracket for 1-6 loyalty points) He got back to us promptly and has said the club will look into it over the weekend and get back to us Monday if they can. Good stuff. The question needs to be asked about 'loyal' non - STH being charged an extra fiver. And I don't want to hear about marketing nonsense. There are better ways to market ST's and flexi tickets.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2014 9:38:54 GMT 1
Glad it's one ticket per ST, never understood why a ST should entitle you to more, especially now we have a loyalty points system for non ST holders.
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Post by northwestman on Sept 27, 2014 9:59:47 GMT 1
Will ST holders be able to purchase more than one ticket?
Not clear on this one.
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Post by nickasfar on Sept 27, 2014 10:16:17 GMT 1
Will ST holders be able to purchase more than one ticket? Not clear on this one. That was one of the q's the SP said they expected a clear answer from on Monday but the original announcement says one per person. From a purely selfish viewpoint I hope it stays like that. Does anyone have the ticket office email btw?
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Post by inishowenblue on Sept 27, 2014 10:20:25 GMT 1
Does a shrewsworld subscription get any points? At 40 quid a year it's a fraction of a season ticket but I would expect it to be worth a point or two just to avoid the general sale madness.
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Post by davycrockett on Sept 27, 2014 10:28:58 GMT 1
The more benefits they give to STH i.e. reduced prices and priority the more season tickets they'll sell next season so makes perfict sense.
I think Matt would argue he tried to introduce a loyalty card which would have given those who held it priority and the fans rebelled and it was withdrawn. This would have helped exiles and those who cant attend enough matches to make a ST viable and I'm sure would of had the £20 ticket price included for them but the fans didn't want this and the SP got it removed.. They can hardly go back to the club and say your not rewarding loyal fans cos he'll say I tried and you didn't want the card!
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Post by shrewder on Sept 27, 2014 11:19:41 GMT 1
Its an unwinnable situation for the club. As the saying goes you can please some of the people some of the time but you can't please all of the people all of the time. The important thing is they have come up with scheme which means regular fans have a good chance of getting a ticket. Exciles like me who rarely attend games have no chance of getting a ticket and I have no complaints about that. Yes it would be great to be there but not if a regular misses out.
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Post by inishowenblue on Sept 27, 2014 11:26:52 GMT 1
True. I can see the sense in STH getting the benefits they do and the loyalty points system seems fair too. I suppose exiles have to take it as it comes really. I've only made it to two games this season (paid cash at the window) and wouldn't expect to be first in line. However, given that the club's interviews, highlights and commentaries are now all available to exiles on line without a subscription, I'm now reconsidering.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2014 13:18:01 GMT 1
I've said on a previous thread that I've no issue with ST holders getting priority but I'm glad the loyalty points system has been used too (or what was the point of introducing it). Since it was introduced, I guess we have not had too many big games at GM so this is an opportunity to fully test the loyalty points system and maybe make improvements to it in the future. Personally I would have liked the club to have gone the whole hog and just used accumulated loyalty points to assign the priority before general sale. No ST holders would have lost out but some non ST holders, who attend lots of matches, would have been pushed further towards the front of the queue. The ST holders may argue that they pay their money (at a discounted price) up front but regular attending non ST holders may argue that they pay more money supporting the team over the course of a season. It really depends on what the club think "loyalty" is.
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Post by davycrockett on Sept 27, 2014 13:27:20 GMT 1
I've said on a previous thread that I've no issue with ST holders getting priority but I'm glad the loyalty points system has been used too (or what was the point of introducing it). Since it was introduced, I guess we have not had too many big games at GM so this is an opportunity to fully test the loyalty points system and maybe make improvements to it in the future. Personally I would have liked the club to go have gone the whole hog and just used accumulated loyalty points to assign the priority before general sale. No ST holders would have lost out but some non ST holders, who attend lots of matches, would have been pushed further towards the front of the queue. The ST holders may argue that they pay their money (at a discounted price) up front but regular attending non ST holders may argue that they pay more money supporting the team over the course of a season. It really depends on what the club think "loyalty" is. Not sure if your saying 'accumalated loyalty points' as in including previous years? The problem with that is that being loyal in previous years but not this season perhaps shouldn't be rewarded? A bit like a STH from last year who didn't renew expecting to be given priority for this game based on his previous loyalty..This would have actually happened as the loyalty points from previous season ticket purchases would have boosted their points now Tough decisions for the club but seem to be listening to the fans
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2014 13:34:05 GMT 1
I've said on a previous thread that I've no issue with ST holders getting priority but I'm glad the loyalty points system has been used too (or what was the point of introducing it). Since it was introduced, I guess we have not had too many big games at GM so this is an opportunity to fully test the loyalty points system and maybe make improvements to it in the future. Personally I would have liked the club to go have gone the whole hog and just used accumulated loyalty points to assign the priority before general sale. No ST holders would have lost out but some non ST holders, who attend lots of matches, would have been pushed further towards the front of the queue. The ST holders may argue that they pay their money (at a discounted price) up front but regular attending non ST holders may argue that they pay more money supporting the team over the course of a season. It really depends on what the club think "loyalty" is. Not sure if your saying 'accumalated loyalty points' as in including previous years? The problem with that is that being loyal in previous years but not this season perhaps shouldn't be rewarded? A bit like a STH from last year who didn't renew expecting to be given priority for this game based on his previous loyalty.. Tough decisions for the club but seem to be listening to the fans No, I think the current system where points expire after a certain time is fine... there may need to be some debate about the expiry time period (I would suggest no radical change) but in any one season a current ST holder would always have a good head start with their 23 points which is fine.
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Post by pughywasfree on Sept 27, 2014 17:46:07 GMT 1
i see now that people with supporters numbers can buy on the 20th and people that have never been to a game have to wait till the 21st.
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Post by stuttgartershrew on Sept 27, 2014 18:54:49 GMT 1
Its an unwinnable situation for the club. As the saying goes you can please some of the people some of the time but you can't please all of the people all of the time. Certainly not about the price. If tickets were 20 notes for everyone I don't think anyone would have anything to say against that. That the club are charging everyone other than season ticket holders 25 notes doesn't sit right with many and it's understandable (didn't the club said they wouldn't be chasing the money). I think 25 notes for non season ticket holders is wrong. More so when you'll have plenty of Town fans going down there with their loyalty points to grab a ticket. Bound to be a full house anyhows. If Town fans are put off by the 25 notes I'm sure Chelsea fans dotted about the Midlands will be more than happy to oblige. Just think it's a shame that the 25 notes might put one or two off. Might not mind we'll have to see but even so...
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Post by callum on Sept 27, 2014 19:04:20 GMT 1
I always get a ticket for me and my son, will the loyalty points system allow me to get the two tickets? Also my youger son has been to a few this season and obviously wants to attend this match, how will i stand with getting him a ticket?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2014 19:04:55 GMT 1
I find it quite funny, people want extra stands built, which will all increase the layout and have to be paid for somewhere.
The best 3 performances of the season have come in this competition, and even though Chelsea may bring and play a second 11 they are all internationals. It is about time the club made some money.
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Post by MartinB on Sept 27, 2014 20:04:47 GMT 1
Its an unwinnable situation for the club. As the saying goes you can please some of the people some of the time but you can't please all of the people all of the time. Certainly not about the price. If tickets were 20 notes for everyone I don't think anyone would have anything to say against that. That the club are charging everyone other than season ticket holders 25 notes doesn't sit right with many and it's understandable (didn't the club said they wouldn't be chasing the money). I think 25 notes for non season ticket holders is wrong. More so when you'll have plenty of Town fans going down there with their loyalty points to grab a ticket. Bound to be a full house anyhows. If Town fans are put off by the 25 notes I'm sure Chelsea fans dotted about the Midlands will be more than happy to oblige. Just think it's a shame that the 25 notes might put one or two off. Might not mind we'll have to see but even so... If you think about it season ticket holders have a bigger price increase than non season ticket holders. They have £7 increase as opposed to £5
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Post by stuttgartershrew on Sept 28, 2014 8:37:41 GMT 1
Certainly not about the price. If tickets were 20 notes for everyone I don't think anyone would have anything to say against that. That the club are charging everyone other than season ticket holders 25 notes doesn't sit right with many and it's understandable (didn't the club said they wouldn't be chasing the money). I think 25 notes for non season ticket holders is wrong. More so when you'll have plenty of Town fans going down there with their loyalty points to grab a ticket. Bound to be a full house anyhows. If Town fans are put off by the 25 notes I'm sure Chelsea fans dotted about the Midlands will be more than happy to oblige. Just think it's a shame that the 25 notes might put one or two off. Might not mind we'll have to see but even so... If you think about it season ticket holders have a bigger price increase than non season ticket holders. They have £7 increase as opposed to £5 12 notes for season ticket holders and non season ticket holders for the game against Norwich.
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Post by MartinB on Sept 28, 2014 9:26:09 GMT 1
If you think about it season ticket holders have a bigger price increase than non season ticket holders. They have £7 increase as opposed to £5 12 notes for season ticket holders and non season ticket holders for the game against Norwich. Big difference between Norwich Reserves and Chelsea Reserves
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2014 12:27:09 GMT 1
What are the restrictions on Child tickets? I can understand there being a limit on how many Adult tickets an individual can purchase, but if your usual order is 2X Adult + 2X Kid's and there is a limit of 2 tickets each then someones going to miss out.
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Post by stuttgartershrew on Sept 28, 2014 12:52:56 GMT 1
Football in England is incredibly expensive as it is. Ticket prices are just daft. So it really does sadden me to see some supporters not only giving the OK for higher ticket prices but some supporters actively encouraging the club to do so. What a sad state of affairs. Schade schade...
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2014 12:59:19 GMT 1
Isn't this a category A game though? Wolves apart is something we haven't had since the New Meadow.
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Post by ssshrew on Sept 28, 2014 13:47:20 GMT 1
Not only that but if you didn't buy a ticket in advance for Hartlepool, they charged £25 to get in on the day and people paid it.
Agree with Axelrose about two children who regularly go. Suggest you email Matt Williams for clarification. Your records should surely show that you regularly take two and they are the fans of the future.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2014 14:40:40 GMT 1
Isn't this a category A game though? Wolves apart is something we haven't had since the New Meadow. There's no such thing as different category matches. At Shrewsbury the 'categories' relate to areas of the ground with the majority being B and a small number of blocks being A
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2014 14:48:34 GMT 1
I find it quite funny, people want extra stands built, which will all increase the layout and have to be paid for somewhere. The best 3 performances of the season have come in this competition, and even though Chelsea may bring and play a second 11 they are all internationals. It is about time the club made some money. Are you seriously suggesting this price increase is to cover the cost of something which may well not happen? If Matt Williams comes out after his meeting tomorrow and says it's not realistic then how will you justify the hike then?
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Post by Severn3 on Sept 28, 2014 15:57:10 GMT 1
Football in England is incredibly expensive as it is. Ticket prices are just daft. So it really does sadden me to see some supporters not only giving the OK for higher ticket prices but some supporters actively encouraging the club to do so. What a sad state of affairs. Schade schade... Its supply & demand, isnt it. I'll tolerate the increase for a game like this, doesnt mean I'm actively encouraging it. But you're right about daft prices, so you have to vote with your feet. Which is why I cherry pick 6-7 games a season to go to, I cant justify £20 for what can (sometimes) be a very frustrating/unenjoyable afternoon depending on the quality of the game/result. If they halved the prices I would consider going to twice as many games.
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Post by underpar on Sept 28, 2014 17:05:18 GMT 1
Football in England is incredibly expensive as it is. Ticket prices are just daft. So it really does sadden me to see some supporters not only giving the OK for higher ticket prices but some supporters actively encouraging the club to do so. What a sad state of affairs. Schade schade... Its supply & demand, isnt it. I'll tolerate the increase for a game like this, doesnt mean I'm actively encouraging it. But you're right about daft prices, so you have to vote with your feet. Which is why I cherry pick 6-7 games a season to go to, I cant justify £20 for what can (sometimes) be a very frustrating/unenjoyable afternoon depending on the quality of the game/result. If they halved the prices I would consider going to twice as many games. An abysmal way to treat loyal fans that don't have a season tickets, most of who witnessed last years garbage
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Post by chrisLG on Sept 28, 2014 17:10:00 GMT 1
If we had been playing away, the club would have made the same sort of money from this game, however, with travel costs the supporters would have payed a darn site more for the game!!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2014 17:21:25 GMT 1
I find it quite funny, people want extra stands built, which will all increase the layout and have to be paid for somewhere. The best 3 performances of the season have come in this competition, and even though Chelsea may bring and play a second 11 they are all internationals. It is about time the club made some money. Are you seriously suggesting this price increase is to cover the cost of something which may well not happen? If Matt Williams comes out after his meeting tomorrow and says it's not realistic then how will you justify the hike then? I am not, but hey have given 2 cheap games, which turn out to be 2 of the best performances, so I am not using that as justification, if indeed that is what your looking for, the justification comes in one of the best teams in Europe playing at our stadium, and an almost definite sellout. which in this case, I really would not object to the club cashing in on!!
Sometimes I get the feeling you read what you want to rather than what is written on many posts and come out with the wrong assumption.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2014 18:25:41 GMT 1
Are you seriously suggesting this price increase is to cover the cost of something which may well not happen? If Matt Williams comes out after his meeting tomorrow and says it's not realistic then how will you justify the hike then? I am not, but hey have given 2 cheap games, which turn out to be 2 of the best performances, so I am not using that as justification, if indeed that is what your looking for, the justification comes in one of the best teams in Europe playing at our stadium, and an almost definite sellout. which in this case, I really would not object to the club cashing in on!!
Sometimes I get the feeling you read what you want to rather than what is written on many posts and come out with the wrong assumption.
All of us who went advantage of the 2 cheap games and all of us will be watching one of the best teams in Europe... so how do you justify that the "cashing in" is only at the expense of non ST holders?
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