Aarondo Westy Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Corney say if we could do 7000 he would sell for £100, but fears we would only sell 4000 and currently have around 2400 season ticket holders. As someone who doesn't go to as many home games as I should id have one if those and feel many others also would. I understand Simons concerns but is there a way we could make this work or to test the water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Mr Shankly Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 (edited) Can't they think up some ratchet scheme where ST holders recieve cashback the more we sell? let's say we hit 4,000, ST's get an extra £40 back. And then at 7,500 ST holders get a load more back to equate at £100 per ST? Edited March 2, 2015 by Frankly Mr Shankly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_Guru Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 (edited) Surely we could do a marketing campaign whereby every 500 fans earns fans cash back? E.g £350 up front then £50 discount back for every 500 fans over 4,000? Up to £250 discount if over 7,000+ sold Would encourage all fans to promote sales to lapsed friends and family as it is in their interest Edited March 2, 2015 by Blue_Guru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian79 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 we could give it till the end of may if we haven't sold x amonut of season tickets it could go up to normal prices for a season ticket just a idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayItLivo Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 (edited) He could try and get a Kickstarter going. Edited March 2, 2015 by PlayItLivo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_Guru Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Great minds Frankly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdog Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 (edited) Sounds like he threw the gauntlet and I'm up for it, especially now I have a better understanding of the financial fair play crap If we are are going to get out of this division we are all in it together, owner, fans home and those fans who go to away games because of a better match day experience and playershare. Sign me up OAFC, I'm sure they keep a watchful eye on here..so sign me up, with possible the family too, well if I'm suffering then the buggers are too Edited March 2, 2015 by underdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Hartlepool did something similar a few years ago, they ended up losing money because most fans who only went to a handful of games ended up getting a ST for £100 when they would have spent £150 etc on match-day tickets throughout the season. It might work if we had the ability to sell 7000 STs and give the likes of Preston enough seats for the allocation they would bring. At the moment we don't, and until the new stand is ready we won't be able to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 7,000 x £100 = £700k. Is this something a big sponsor could underwrite? Plug the shortfall of any turnstile revenue below that earned the previous season? Or even subsidise it against future stand income? If it was a no catches £100 offer we might get close with the right marketing. Go for it Simon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_Guru Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Hartlepool did something similar a few years ago, they ended up losing money because most fans who only went to a handful of games ended up getting a ST for £100 when they would have spent £150 etc on match-day tickets throughout the season. It might work if we had the ability to sell 7000 STs and give the likes of Preston enough seats for the allocation they would bring. At the moment we don't, and until the new stand is ready we won't be able to. It would work if we had a threshold before we have the value of discount back...I do it day to day with customers as a national account manager. Retro based incentives work a dream without the risk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24hoursfromtulsehill Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 How's about this? You pay Corney for a full price ST. Your next ST is £50 cheaper and so on until you're paying £100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aarondo Westy Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 Sounds like he threw the gauntlet and I'm up for it, especially now I have a better understanding of the financial fair play crap If we are are going to get out of this division we are all in it together, owner, fans home and those fans who go to away games because of a better match day experience and playershare. Sign me up OAFC, I'm sure they keep a watchful eye on here..so sign me up, with possible the family too, well if I'm suffering then the buggers are too I think the major problem now is people having£350 up front to do any cash back scheme Maybe if they charged a initial 100 quid and it was for 10 games then every time sales rise by 1000 you get x amount of games added to your season tick until we have sold enough to fill the season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_Guru Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I think the major problem now is people having£350 up front to do any cash back scheme Maybe if they charged a initial 100 quid and it was for 10 games then every time sales rise by 1000 you get x amount of games added to your season tick until we have sold enough to fill the season Fair point and good build! Unless finance deals could be included Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsslatic Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 He said 8,000 then seemed to say he would offer it at 7,000. A presenter worth his salt would have pursued it to see if it was a genuine proposal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_Guru Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 (edited) He said 8,000 then seemed to say he would offer it at 7,000. A presenter worth his salt would have pursued it to see if it was a genuine proposal... The commercial/marketing team should be all over it like a rash as a season ticket incentive/challenge. This is what they are paid for to get creative and think of ways to drum up some interest. Strike whilst the iron is hot with the prospect and hope that comes with a new manager and stand! Edited March 2, 2015 by Blue_Guru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Here's where I am at, at the moment I pay £330 for my ST, this season I only bought the one as both sons are at uni, we then pay the student discounted fee for home games when they come home to empty my wallet. If the ST was £100 I would buy 3 straight off, no faffing about for cup tickets when needed, the club would not make any more money , I know I get a good deal but in the long term they lose out. There must be some logic in it somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfatjoe1 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I haven't had one since i moved away from the area. I would definitely get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsslatic Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Here's where I am at, at the moment I pay £330 for my ST, this season I only bought the one as both sons are at uni, we then pay the student discounted fee for home games when they come home to empty my wallet. If the ST was £100 I would buy 3 straight off, no faffing about for cup tickets when needed, the club would not make any more money , I know I get a good deal but in the long term they lose out. There must be some logic in it somewhere. I'm pretty sure if there were £100 tickets there'd be a riot when cup tickets went on sale. 7000 ST holders, 6000 tickets...who gets first dibs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayItLivo Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 You'd think next season is the best chance for this to work, coinciding with the opening of the new stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_Guru Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I'm pretty sure if there were £100 tickets there'd be a riot when cup tickets went on sale. 7000 ST holders, 6000 tickets...who gets first dibs? I am sure Corney and all fans would love to have that problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I'm pretty sure if there were £100 tickets there'd be a riot when cup tickets went on sale. 7000 ST holders, 6000 tickets...who gets first dibs? Ballot innit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aarondo Westy Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 You'd think next season is the best chance for this to work, coinciding with the opening of the new stand. My thoughts exactky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I'm pretty sure if there were £100 tickets there'd be a riot when cup tickets went on sale. 7000 ST holders, 6000 tickets...who gets first dibs? But at least if I rock up with 3 season tickets I can buy them in 1 go (availability not withstanding). At the moment it is buy 1 and join the tyre kickers queue at a later date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt60 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Is the obvious solution to this not the same as any tenant and landlord contract where the deposit is stored until both parties are happy with the amount to return at the end of the contract. So in this principle a website is used where you put £100 and if 8,000 people sign up then the money is released to Oldham athletic buying you a season ticket. if by a set date we don't have 8,000 people then the money is just refunded back to your account.. then at least there is a safe way of lowering the price and knowing how many people have signed up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz_Oafc Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Can anyone really see us getting anywhere near 7000? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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