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Post by kyle on May 15, 2017 12:39:39 GMT
I agree with this, we are supposed to be different. I would certainly pay more for an ethically sourced product. We seem to have the worst of both worlds at the moment. Amateur mistakes from volunteers/inexperienced staff (kit deal, heneghan farce) alongside heartless capitalism (high ticket prices, cheapest supply option) The kit deal has been sorted by Mark Maguire, as well as the Sam Hughes situation which Mark has ensured we will not see a repeat of the Heneghan nightmare. We don't have high tickets prices at all, on some pricing levels we're infact cheaper than many clubs i.e. Under 16. And finally, regarding the cheapest kit option, we're bloody skint. I don't think we're in a position to go out and go for an expensive kit option just because it's UK produced. The profit margin for the club would be the same, we would pay more. I'd be delighted to. To say we don't have high ticket prices is a joke. While some of the option to get kids in are positive, the general prices are still too high. We aren't competing for fans with other non-league clubs, we are competing for people's leisure time, so being about the same as other clubs means nothing. If you were a non-Chester fan, is a visit to the deva worth £18? I think the continued drop in attendances answers that |
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Post by sqzl on May 15, 2017 13:08:10 GMT
It's not about whether it's worth £18 to watch, most fans would watch Chester regardless, the prices haven't changed for a few years.
In reality, we don;t have high prices. We have the national league average ticket price, so we're on par with everyone else in the league. Being a community club doesn't mean we can do what we want regarding tickets, we still need to function as a profitable business, that this season has already proved hard to achieve.
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Post by kyle on May 15, 2017 13:26:47 GMT
Did you read anything I said? Yes Chester fans will pay, but we have to appeal to the wider public. We can't rely on the same hard-core, which is shrinking anyway
As I (also) said comparison with other nonleague clubs is meaningless. We are not competing with them for fans, and the majority have a different business model
The question is will the average non-Chester fan pay £18 to watch generally poor football? Or do they find cheaper things to do?
Ps I am a season ticket holder so I'm not looking to make my ticket cheaper. I want a packed deva with an atmosphere, where people want to go
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Post by sqzl on May 15, 2017 13:43:17 GMT
Did you read anything I said? Yes Chester fans will pay, but we have to appeal to the wider public. We can't rely on the same hard-core, which is shrinking anyway As I (also) said comparison with other nonleague clubs is meaningless. We are not competing with them for fans, and the majority have a different business model The question is will the average non-Chester fan pay £18 to watch generally poor football? Or do they find cheaper things to do? Ps I am a season ticket holder so I'm not looking to make my ticket cheaper. I want a packed deva with an atmosphere, where people want to go Of course we are competing with other clubs for supporters if they are neutrals looking for something to do at the weekend. If people are not fans of Chester, and are part of the 'wider public' then we are competing with Tranmere, Wrexham, Everton. Liverpool and perhaps even more teams from around the area. Of these teams, our price is very realistic. It doesn't matter if our price appeals to everyone in the public, it's what it has to be to ensure we stay afloat as a business. We've made a loss this year. If prices went down to say £15 wo would need to average another 250 fans every week to make up that loss, won't happen. We need innovation and matchday experience to be of higher quality to draw fans in, not just change the prices for fans. At Ice Hockey in Sheffield, there is a 'chuck a puck' where you pay £1 for a sponge puck, and closes to the centre wins £50 to spend on club merchandise. I think this is a fantastic idea as the 'sponge footballs' in our case can be recycled and sold again. Would generate at least 100 people having a go so guaranteed double money. Sometimes it's bits like that, that add to peoples experience and can set you apart. |
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Post by Ian H Block on May 15, 2017 14:07:57 GMT
Did you read anything I said? Yes Chester fans will pay, but we have to appeal to the wider public. We can't rely on the same hard-core, which is shrinking anyway As I (also) said comparison with other nonleague clubs is meaningless. We are not competing with them for fans, and the majority have a different business model The question is will the average non-Chester fan pay £18 to watch generally poor football? Or do they find cheaper things to do? Ps I am a season ticket holder so I'm not looking to make my ticket cheaper. I want a packed deva with an atmosphere, where people want to go Of course we are competing with other clubs for supporters if they are neutrals looking for something to do at the weekend. If people are not fans of Chester, and are part of the 'wider public' then we are competing with Tranmere, Wrexham, Everton. Liverpool and perhaps even more teams from around the area. Of these teams, our price is very realistic. It doesn't matter if our price appeals to everyone in the public, it's what it has to be to ensure we stay afloat as a business. We've made a loss this year. If prices went down to say £15 wo would need to average another 250 fans every week to make up that loss, won't happen. We need innovation and matchday experience to be of higher quality to draw fans in, not just change the prices for fans. At Ice Hockey in Sheffield, there is a 'chuck a puck' where you pay £1 for a sponge puck, and closes to the centre wins £50 to spend on club merchandise. I think this is a fantastic idea as the 'sponge footballs' in our case can be recycled and sold again. Would generate at least 100 people having a go so guaranteed double money. Sometimes it's bits like that, that add to peoples experience and can set you apart. I sit in H Block and I reckon 'chuck a puck' would go down a storm there. |
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Post by sqzl on May 15, 2017 14:12:02 GMT
Of course we are competing with other clubs for supporters if they are neutrals looking for something to do at the weekend. If people are not fans of Chester, and are part of the 'wider public' then we are competing with Tranmere, Wrexham, Everton. Liverpool and perhaps even more teams from around the area. Of these teams, our price is very realistic. It doesn't matter if our price appeals to everyone in the public, it's what it has to be to ensure we stay afloat as a business. We've made a loss this year. If prices went down to say £15 wo would need to average another 250 fans every week to make up that loss, won't happen. We need innovation and matchday experience to be of higher quality to draw fans in, not just change the prices for fans. At Ice Hockey in Sheffield, there is a 'chuck a puck' where you pay £1 for a sponge puck, and closes to the centre wins £50 to spend on club merchandise. I think this is a fantastic idea as the 'sponge footballs' in our case can be recycled and sold again. Would generate at least 100 people having a go so guaranteed double money. Sometimes it's bits like that, that add to peoples experience and can set you apart. I sit in H Block and I reckon 'chuck a puck' would go down a storm there. It would be more a case of 'chuck a sponge football', looking at prices they're about 40p a unit, so technically even if someone was to pocket them, the £1 throw more than covers it. I know you may be saying that tongue in cheek! Just think it's a great idea for the kids and allows them to pretty much win a top. |
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Post by marner93 on May 15, 2017 17:49:45 GMT
I much prefer going to the ice hockey over football, the game is more exciting for a star. I'd say Deeside is slightly easier to get to, a lot cheaper for entry. Plus if you so wish you can drink in the stands.
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Post by Anders on May 15, 2017 18:01:22 GMT
Did you read anything I said? Yes Chester fans will pay, but we have to appeal to the wider public. We can't rely on the same hard-core, which is shrinking anyway As I (also) said comparison with other nonleague clubs is meaningless. We are not competing with them for fans, and the majority have a different business model The question is will the average non-Chester fan pay £18 to watch generally poor football? Or do they find cheaper things to do?Ps I am a season ticket holder so I'm not looking to make my ticket cheaper. I want a packed deva with an atmosphere, where people want to go One cheaper thing they could do is go on the Harry Mac for £15.  |
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Post by lachelane on May 15, 2017 19:56:35 GMT
I much prefer going to the ice hockey over football, the game is more exciting for a star. I'd say Deeside is slightly easier to get to, a lot cheaper for entry. Plus if you so wish you can drink in the stands. Off you trot then, we don't need miserable fans like you. |
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Post by marner93 on May 15, 2017 20:41:26 GMT
I much prefer going to the ice hockey over football, the game is more exciting for a star. I'd say Deeside is slightly easier to get to, a lot cheaper for entry. Plus if you so wish you can drink in the stands. Off you trot then, we don't need miserable fans like you. I think I might, saves paying £18 quid to watch gutless performances from players who can't be arsed as we plummet down the table. Shame, used to love travelling up and down the country to watch the seals. Orient away, Hereford, Leigh RMI and Ipswich are a few that stand out. |
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Post by Mean Machine on May 15, 2017 21:34:53 GMT
I much prefer going to the ice hockey over football, the game is more exciting for a star. I'd say Deeside is slightly easier to get to, a lot cheaper for entry. Plus if you so wish you can drink in the stands. Off you trot then, we don't need miserable fans like you. Really, we have lost around 200 fans per game this year, if that continues for more than a couple of years we wont be able to sustain national league north, never mind our current level. |
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Post by paulie on May 16, 2017 10:33:02 GMT
I much prefer going to the ice hockey over football, the game is more exciting for a star. I'd say Deeside is slightly easier to get to, a lot cheaper for entry. Plus if you so wish you can drink in the stands. Off you trot then, we don't need miserable fans like you. wrong! We need every fan we can get. |
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Post by Derry Blue on May 16, 2017 11:30:51 GMT
I much prefer going to the ice hockey over football, the game is more exciting for a star. I'd say Deeside is slightly easier to get to, a lot cheaper for entry. Plus if you so wish you can drink in the stands. Off you trot then, we don't need miserable fans like you. The classic reaction from some on here. |
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Post by Al on May 16, 2017 12:29:28 GMT
Have we actually released any ticket pricing information yet?
I believe this was ready to be released about 8 weeks ago?? Come on now, we're in the close season and not making any serious revenue. Season Ticket sales keep the club ticking over during the close season. Do we not want any money off our supporters??
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Post by sqzl on May 16, 2017 14:27:40 GMT
Have we actually released any ticket pricing information yet? I believe this was ready to be released about 8 weeks ago?? Come on now, we're in the close season and not making any serious revenue. Season Ticket sales keep the club ticking over during the close season. Do we not want any money off our supporters?? There have been a few whispers something is going to happen Friday. Apparently the club want to announce a key signing before releasing ticket prices to try and get more fans excited, so i'm expecting a midfield general to be signed up! Watch this space... |
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Post by Rio Doherty on May 16, 2017 15:26:56 GMT
Have we actually released any ticket pricing information yet? I believe this was ready to be released about 8 weeks ago?? Come on now, we're in the close season and not making any serious revenue. Season Ticket sales keep the club ticking over during the close season. Do we not want any money off our supporters?? There have been a few whispers something is going to happen Friday. Apparently the club want to announce a key signing before releasing ticket prices to try and get more fans excited, so i'm expecting a midfield general to be signed up! Watch this space... We already have one on this forum  . |
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Post by sqzl on May 16, 2017 15:38:41 GMT
There have been a few whispers something is going to happen Friday. Apparently the club want to announce a key signing before releasing ticket prices to try and get more fans excited, so i'm expecting a midfield general to be signed up! Watch this space... We already have one on this forum . Something tells me that he isn't the man with the ability to dictate a match! |
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Post by dmcnally on May 16, 2017 16:09:16 GMT
Have we actually released any ticket pricing information yet? I believe this was ready to be released about 8 weeks ago?? Come on now, we're in the close season and not making any serious revenue. Season Ticket sales keep the club ticking over during the close season. Do we not want any money off our supporters?? Weekly car boot sales and a fully booked pitch hire means we are making some decent revenue for the close season. |
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Post by RonD on May 16, 2017 17:32:20 GMT
Wonder if we'll be able to match Gateshead who have slashed season tickets from £300 to £230 . . . a very reasonable tenner a game; and match day £15, all seated.
The announcement of our prices seems to be dragging on a bit.
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Post by billyw on May 16, 2017 17:39:40 GMT
Have we actually released any ticket pricing information yet? I believe this was ready to be released about 8 weeks ago?? Come on now, we're in the close season and not making any serious revenue. Season Ticket sales keep the club ticking over during the close season. Do we not want any money off our supporters?? There have been a few whispers something is going to happen Friday. Apparently the club want to announce a key signing before releasing ticket prices to try and get more fans excited, so i'm expecting a midfield general to be signed up! Watch this space... In a mad moment of optimism, I wonder whether the key signing could be Hannah on a 12 months loan. |
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Post by sqzl on May 16, 2017 17:50:43 GMT
There have been a few whispers something is going to happen Friday. Apparently the club want to announce a key signing before releasing ticket prices to try and get more fans excited, so i'm expecting a midfield general to be signed up! Watch this space... In a mad moment of optimism, I wonder whether the key signing could be Hannah on a 12 months loan. Would be a great coup but unless they pay half his wage I wouldn't be too optimistic! I was thinking someone like Brett Williams? Hot property a few years ago and could do a job IMO. |
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Post by MOC on May 16, 2017 17:54:56 GMT
There have been a few whispers something is going to happen Friday. Apparently the club want to announce a key signing before releasing ticket prices to try and get more fans excited, so i'm expecting a midfield general to be signed up! Watch this space... In a mad moment of optimism, I wonder whether the key signing could be Hannah on a 12 months loan. A source has claimed to me this is a deal the club are pursuing. One of those I'll believe it when I see it rumours, but would be popular if it was to happen. |
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Post by whopper1 on May 16, 2017 18:07:21 GMT
Season ticket details next week now
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Post by sqzl on May 16, 2017 19:41:30 GMT
Season ticket details next week now Was going to post the same thing. Let's hope this signing is worth the wait. We need a Sam Hughes replacement at the back or an experienced striker for me. Hannah, Williams or dare I suggest Michael Cheek? 20 last season and can't see him going down with Braintree unless he's already been taken and I've not spotted it? |
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Post by blue4life on May 17, 2017 8:16:34 GMT
Have we actually released any ticket pricing information yet? I believe this was ready to be released about 8 weeks ago?? Come on now, we're in the close season and not making any serious revenue. Season Ticket sales keep the club ticking over during the close season. Do we not want any money off our supporters?? Weekly car boot sales and a fully booked pitch hire means we are making some decent revenue for the close season. Yeah let's all bow down to Mark 👍 |
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Post by Al on May 17, 2017 9:39:54 GMT
Have we actually released any ticket pricing information yet? I believe this was ready to be released about 8 weeks ago?? Come on now, we're in the close season and not making any serious revenue. Season Ticket sales keep the club ticking over during the close season. Do we not want any money off our supporters?? Weekly car boot sales and a fully booked pitch hire means we are making some decent revenue for the close season. Yeah but lets be honest, it's not even going to touch the sides of the money we'd bring in through season ticket sales is it?
800-1000 ST sales at what, £2-300 a pop. Over a few Car Boots and Pitch Hires?
Club is missing out on much needed revenue at the moment over our hesitation to release the pricing structure. Like I said about. I believe the prices were finalised about 6-8 weeks ago and were ready to be announced back then.
They've got to be released by the end of the week for me. We can't keep delaying it.
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Post by The Angry Agenda on May 17, 2017 20:58:19 GMT
Season ticket prices should have come out as soon as the season was over, with an attractive discount if you purchased within the first two weeks. First rule of marketing, if a product isn't attractive then make it attractive, usually a decent price reduction does the trick, and if it doesn't and the discount period ends, then the new signings announced after that should hopefully encourage people to purchase at the higher price.
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2017 15:02:27 GMT
Still nothing yet?
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Post by Rio Doherty on May 19, 2017 15:06:46 GMT
The exciting signing hasn't been made yet, nor the ticket prices haven't been announced yet. |
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Post by btb on May 19, 2017 15:46:27 GMT
Maybe they will release the prices with the exciting news of luke George signing back on
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