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Topic Originator: Fallen Angel
Date: Thu 30 May 21:04
Anyone any ideas how ticket sales are going?
Better or worse than last year?
Renewing mine tomorrow when paid and that got me thinking š¤š¤
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Thu 30 May 21:23
We need a meeting with the board to discuss this asap.
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Topic Originator: Back_oh_the_net
Date: Thu 30 May 23:13
Quote:
JamesAndrew74, Thu 30 May 21:16
Quote:
Fallen Angel, Thu 30 May 21:04
Anyone any ideas how ticket sales are going?
Better or worse than last year?
Renewing mine tomorrow when paid and that got me thinking š¤š¤
Clubs communication is really poor on most things to be fair. Lot of clubs have totalisers and we get zilch. CEO no interview unlike others, no update etc which isnāt great either
What is the CEO not allowed to go on holiday/have days off? Does he need to sit glued to his computer in case you want a ******* minute by minute update on season ticket sales?
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Thu 30 May 23:27
Quote:
JamesAndrew74, Thu 30 May 21:16
Quote:
Fallen Angel, Thu 30 May 21:04
Anyone any ideas how ticket sales are going?
Better or worse than last year?
Renewing mine tomorrow when paid and that got me thinking š¤š¤
Clubs communication is really poor on most things to be fair. Lot of clubs have totalisers and we get zilch. CEO no interview unlike others, no update etc which isnāt great either
You OK hun?
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: theparsman1885
Date: Fri 31 May 00:27
Heās got a point though. Raith and Falkirk do lots of communications from their CEOs on a number of subjects via social media and their websites. In the past month weāve only heard from our CEO as he hosted a fans forum where it seemed he was a bit condescending and didnāt exactly endear himself to a few in attendance.
That can all be forgiven if results start coming through on the commercial and recruitment fronts, but after an underwhelming season on the pitch due to poor slow recruitment and a Ā£1million loss, fair to say plenty work still to be done.
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Topic Originator: Pars11
Date: Fri 31 May 01:08
Did the complainers on here put the points forward on the online survey form on the club website, I think this is still open to use.
Bluebell Polka
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Topic Originator: DBP
Date: Fri 31 May 05:22
Where is/was the survey?
Went on Cows and couldnāt see it. Not on main page
The news section has: 1. season ticket finance, 2. Premier sports cup draw, 3. City fan zone alcohol, 4. Season ticket sales and 5. U13s final
Couldnāt see it anywhere
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Topic Originator: Gem 1977
Date: Fri 31 May 06:30
Quote:
DBP, Fri 31 May 05:22
Where is/was the survey?
Went on Cows and couldnāt see it. Not on main page
The news section has: 1. season ticket finance, 2. Premier sports cup draw, 3. City fan zone alcohol, 4. Season ticket sales and 5. U13s final
Couldnāt see it anywhere
It`s a matchday survey and is the next article below the U13s final.
Here's to the first of the day, fellas! To old D.H. Lawrence.
Neh! Neh! Neh! Fuh! Fuh! Fuh! Indians
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Fri 31 May 07:22
Quote:
DBP, Fri 31 May 05:22
Where is/was the survey?
Went on Cows and couldnāt see it. Not on main page
The news section has: 1. season ticket finance, 2. Premier sports cup draw, 3. City fan zone alcohol, 4. Season ticket sales and 5. U13s final
Couldnāt see it anywhere
It`s on the homepage, went out in emails and is on the socials. Also reported in the Dunfermline Press. But apart from that it`s nowhere.
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Fri 31 May 09:06
Question - do we have a designated media team at the club? If we do, how do we improve the volume of communications from the club?
Its not the first time its been put into question the quality of our media/socials usage. Not expecting a daily update on the club, but there can be a distinct lack of comms.
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Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford
Date: Fri 31 May 09:08
Everyone`s different right but broadly speaking, you either have a general tendancy to have a positive outlook or a negative one. Clearly there`s a spectrum and it applies differently to different parts of your life but I`d make a pretty solid wager that a big chunk of the folk complaining about our comms would still be complaining if Rovers and Pars social media were reversed.
"It`s so juvenile with the wee cartoons and digs at other clubs, it`s pathetic really. Look at the Rovers, making use of the stadium for the Euros, why aren`t we doing that? Look, they`re trying to get different fan groups formed as well. All we have is pishy videos for 36yr old signings"
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Fri 31 May 09:33
In the days long before social media, the Pars possibly had the best communications setup in Scottish football. The manager at the time was Jim Leishman, and the comms manager was Karen Grega. In my opinion, it has never been bettered.
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Topic Originator: DBP
Date: Fri 31 May 12:11
Quote:
jake89, Fri 31 May 07:22
Quote:
DBP, Fri 31 May 05:22
Where is/was the survey?
Went on Cows and couldnāt see it. Not on main page
The news section has: 1. season ticket finance, 2. Premier sports cup draw, 3. City fan zone alcohol, 4. Season ticket sales and 5. U13s final
Couldnāt see it anywhere
It`s on the homepage, went out in emails and is on the socials. Also reported in the Dunfermline Press. But apart from that it`s nowhere.
No need to be a smart ar$e mate!
Donāt buy the press, donāt use āsocialsā, my news items page stops after the u13s, but I see thereās a button for additional items which Iāll tryā¦ and the homepage is taken over by full screen image about season tickets
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Fri 31 May 13:02
Sorry, DBP. It has been widely promoted though. There`s also a survey about Pars TV.
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Topic Originator: DBP
Date: Fri 31 May 13:20
No worries, wasnāt moaning, just asking for directionsā¦ anyway found it under the additional news items š
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Topic Originator: P
Date: Fri 31 May 16:23
I take it you canāt just buy an under 12 season ticket? Keeps saying I have to add other products. Iām not buying an adult season ticket and just buy at the gate for mine as I miss too many games to justify it so I only want the kids ticket.
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Topic Originator: doctordandruff
Date: Fri 31 May 16:50
Yeah, you need an adult ticket to get an under 12 - even a single match ticket I think
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Topic Originator: NikNakPar
Date: Fri 31 May 18:22
Sure you can get under 12 ticket on its own if you go in to shop and apply for it.
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Topic Originator: P
Date: Fri 31 May 20:09
Thanks - will head in
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Topic Originator: Steve mcgregor
Date: Mon 3 Jun 23:43
Has anyone tried to buy there season ticket using the new finance. Tried to renew mine, got the email saying heres yer new season ticket but no link to go thru the finance
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Topic Originator: nazpar
Date: Tue 4 Jun 13:37
It happened to me on Sunday I emailed the club shop and they sent me the link
nazpar
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Thu 6 Jun 15:00
Finance company sending out emails now!
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Topic Originator: Athletico
Date: Thu 6 Jun 16:02
My car finance application was easier than this.
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Topic Originator: The Boss
Date: Fri 7 Jun 15:36
Raith Rovers announced their season ticket prices today. Their most expensive is Ā£315 when ours is Ā£363.
Thatās only when buying as a first time season ticket holder. Itās actually Ā£285 for renewing.
So even if you buy one for us at Ā£333, itās still Ā£48 more expensive. No loyalty shown to our fans at all for renewing. Not even an early bird.
They had a title push, reached the play off final, beat us 5 times and entertained their fans throughout the season. We played some awful football, had injury after injury, signed a bunch of youngsters and just managed to stay out the bottom play off spot. Something seriously doesnāt add up at our club.
We have one of the biggest and most loyal supports in the league but year on year we are getting rinsed by the club.
Relegation or mid table mediocrity doesnāt really doesnāt make sense for the prices we charge our pretty large support.
Weāve known for a while now what league we will be in but we seem so slow off the mark again on the player front.
We might have a loyal fan base just now which most other championship teams would envy, but the club really have to be careful. Once you start losing fans, itās very difficult to get them back.
I like black and white (dreaming of black and white)
You like black and white
Run run away
Post Edited (Fri 07 Jun 15:45)
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Fri 7 Jun 15:42
U12 season tickets are only Ā£20
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Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford
Date: Fri 7 Jun 15:43
Our under-12s tickets are Ā£20.
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Topic Originator: The Boss
Date: Fri 7 Jun 15:44
Sorry thatās my mistake but what about the other prices?
I like black and white (dreaming of black and white)
You like black and white
Run run away
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Topic Originator: parsfan
Date: Fri 7 Jun 15:47
Quote:
The Boss, Fri 7 Jun 15:36
Raith Rovers announced their season ticket prices today. Their most expensive is Ā£315 when ours is Ā£363.
Thatās only when buying as a first time season ticket holder. Itās actually Ā£285 for renewing.
So even if you buy one for us at Ā£333, itās still Ā£48 more expensive. No loyalty shown to our fans at all for renewing. Not even an early bird.
Under 12s also go free for them when ours are Ā£162 or Ā£126. Thatās shocking to be quite honest.
They had a title push, reached the play off final, beat us 5 times and entertained their fans throughout the season. We played some awful football, had injury after injury, signed a bunch of youngsters and just managed to stay out the bottom play off spot. Something seriously doesnāt add up at our club.
We have one of the biggest and most loyal supports in the league but year on year we are getting rinsed by the club.
Relegation or mid table mediocrity doesnāt really doesnāt make sense for the prices we charge our pretty large support.
Weāve known for a while now what league we will be in but we seem so slow off the mark again on the player front.
We might have a loyal fan base just now which most other championship teams would envy, but the club really have to be careful. Once you start losing fans, itās very difficult to get them back.
Our under-12s were Ā£18 last season. I think they went up to Ā£20 for the coming one.
For 12 to 18 year olds it`s Ā£55.
Are you quoting equivalent walk-up prices?
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The universe is ruled by chance and indifference
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Topic Originator: istvan kozma
Date: Fri 7 Jun 15:50
I`ll be waiting and waiting. Think 28th June is last date for keeping old seat. Club offered no incentive for me to buy one early so I`m assuming their not desperate for the cash.
KOZMA
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Topic Originator: Parfect69
Date: Fri 7 Jun 16:48
Iām back from my hols on the 28th Iāll renew then
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Fri 7 Jun 16:59
Supply and demand.
Though it`s actually Ā£320 despite what it says on the Raith site so a massive Ā£13 saving over sitting in the Norrie.
I don`t see what the fuss is about. I`m more annoyed at how bloody awful that website is with the constant renewal reminder that doesn`t even work properly. The whole site is unnecessarily clunky.
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Topic Originator: parsmad68
Date: Fri 7 Jun 18:20
Quote:
istvan kozma, Fri 7 Jun 15:50
I`ll be waiting and waiting. Think 28th June is last date for keeping old seat. Club offered no incentive for me to buy one early so I`m assuming their not desperate for the cash.
I am the same Istvan. I am waiting until the final week. If there was an early bird of a minimal amount, I would have gone early.
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Topic Originator: DBP
Date: Fri 7 Jun 19:02
Iāve not renewed yet, Ā£363 feels quite steep for championship especially given Iāll likely miss Friday night games (which will likely be the ones I want to see), plus another one or two due to holidays etc
Will probably end up renewing, but might just try PAYG next year as plenty of unreserved seats next to me
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Topic Originator: istvan kozma
Date: Fri 7 Jun 20:36
Quote:
The Boss, Fri 7 Jun 15:36
Raith Rovers announced their season ticket prices today. Their most expensive is Ā£315 when ours is Ā£363.
Thatās only when buying as a first time season ticket holder. Itās actually Ā£285 for renewing.
So even if you buy one for us at Ā£333, itās still Ā£48 more expensive. No loyalty shown to our fans at all for renewing. Not even an early bird.
They had a title push, reached the play off final, beat us 5 times and entertained their fans throughout the season. We played some awful football, had injury after injury, signed a bunch of youngsters and just managed to stay out the bottom play off spot. Something seriously doesnāt add up at our club.
We have one of the biggest and most loyal supports in the league but year on year we are getting rinsed by the club.
Relegation or mid table mediocrity doesnāt really doesnāt make sense for the prices we charge our pretty large support.
Weāve known for a while now what league we will be in but we seem so slow off the mark again on the player front.
We might have a loyal fan base just now which most other championship teams would envy, but the club really have to be careful. Once you start losing fans, itās very difficult to get them back.
I share your sentiments
KOZMA
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Topic Originator: The Boss
Date: Fri 7 Jun 21:24
Quote:
jake89, Fri 07 Jun 16:59
Supply and demand.
Though it`s actually Ā£320 despite what it says on the Raith site so a massive Ā£13 saving over sitting in the Norrie.
I don`t see what the fuss is about. I`m more annoyed at how bloody awful that website is with the constant renewal reminder that doesn`t even work properly. The whole site is unnecessarily clunky.
No itās not. If you already have a season ticket and are renewing it is Ā£285. If you are a new season ticket holder itās Ā£315.
So if you were to sit anywhere in their stadium and are already a season ticket holder itās Ā£285 renewal. Which is a damn site cheaper than our most expensive Ā£363. Itās sad to say but they are treating their fans a good bit better than ours.
Letās not kid ourselves, we are miles of it. On and off the park we are a joke. The club really have a cheek raising season tickets when the performances and signings have been bog standard.
Iāve got no problem with the club charging higher prices than the rest but we should start to see better signings and a better challenge at the top of the table.
I like black and white (dreaming of black and white)
You like black and white
Run run away
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Fri 7 Jun 21:41
I couldn`t give a toss about the Rovers` prices. I can`t believe anybody would take the time to check their website.
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Topic Originator: SusieQ
Date: Sat 8 Jun 00:27
Don`t buy one if you don`t like the price. Not really that difficult.
I`m going to move seats beside my friends so waiting for now until we`re back from Germany.
No idea why folk are so antsy about season tickets - who cares how many are sold?! Everyone that wants one will get one - it`s not like they sell out!
Be interesting to know how the folk comparing Rovers prices to ours feel about them charging us (and Utd last season I believe) more than any other fans.
They might not fleece their own fans but they`ve no problem fleecing ours!
COME ON YE PARS!
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Topic Originator: Bamba-Daft
Date: Sat 8 Jun 00:30
Quote:
SusieQ, Sat 08 Jun 00:27
Don`t buy one if you don`t like the price. Not really that difficult.
I`m going to move seats beside my friends so waiting for now until we`re back from Germany.
No idea why folk are so antsy about season tickets - who cares how many are sold?! Everyone that wants one will get one - it`s not like they sell out!
Be interesting to know how the folk comparing Rovers prices to ours feel about them charging us (and Utd last season I believe) more than any other fans.
They might not fleece their own fans but they`ve no problem fleecing ours!
Donāt even know where to start with thatā¦
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Sat 8 Jun 08:03
I think all of us should care about how many STās are sold, considering it is one of the clubs biggest revenue streamsā¦..
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Topic Originator: Par
Date: Sat 8 Jun 08:35
Season Tickets sales are vital for the club to allow budgeting.
The fans are interested in sales so why not publish a running total. I notice the extra 100 for the NW have sold out although there are another 4 now free further along the stand.
Also fans like to buy the latest strips or t shirts to go on holiday with, are any of these available in the club shop yet.
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Sat 8 Jun 09:13
Prices increased, a really drab style of play, and no promotion bounce this close season - I expect sales to be well down from last year.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sat 8 Jun 09:35
The window has just opened; the players have not returned to training yet. Everything has to be instant nowadays. I haven`t renewed yet but definitely will. I`ve done so in the past when things looked a lot gloomier than they do now.
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Topic Originator: parsfan97
Date: Sat 8 Jun 10:21
Usually you get the majority of the squad in place before pre season training starts, otherwise any new signings are playing catch up from The very start
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Sat 8 Jun 10:42
I dont get the hype over them either - club could announce we have sold 5,500 STs or 2,500, it makes no difference to the average fan as nobody knows the make up of the numbers.
Of the 5,500, 3,000 could be under 18/OAP tickets at reduced rates, so nobody knows what the finances are like.
I dont buy one because I know I wont attend every game so doesnt work out financially - no issues with where I buy a seat for as always get next to the folks I sit with, even for the big derbies. Each to their own.
Post Edited (Sat 08 Jun 10:58)
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Topic Originator: LEGEND85
Date: Sat 8 Jun 10:43
Quote:
parsfan97, Sat 8 Jun 10:21
Usually you get the majority of the squad in place before pre season training starts, otherwise any new signings are playing catch up from The very start
Unfortunately that`s not been our way for sometime and the reality is pre season starts in how many days not weeks and weeks away.
I think new signings will appear soon but 1 or 2 not 5 or 6 that I think most folk would like to see
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Topic Originator: Pars11
Date: Sun 9 Jun 08:54
Really one or two players in, have you saw how many were not offered new terms for when their contract expired and not be in the squad for the coming season along with loanees who will have to negoiate terms for possible return deals or other new loanees.. We were caught short with injuries especially to key players last season. Be assured that will be addressed to try and prevent a repeatt of circumstances and to mount a decent challenge for a league title. We need to get behind the team not worry about what James McPake may or may not do.
Bluebell Polka
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Topic Originator: parsfan97
Date: Sun 9 Jun 12:24
Clubs been slow the past 3/4 transfer windows, donāt see that changing this time round
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Topic Originator: DA-go Par Adonis
Date: Sun 9 Jun 13:40
We`ve got 17 first team players under contract for the coming season - so you would imagine there would be another 3 more by the end of the transfer window and another couple of loan players in September.
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I love it when we go sell Kevin Nisbet,
He's gonna pay for everyone this season.
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Topic Originator: parsmad123
Date: Tue 11 Jun 16:30
1,500 sold so far according to COWS.
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Topic Originator: parsmad68
Date: Tue 11 Jun 18:16
Quote:
JamesAndrew74, Tue 11 Jun 17:52
Quote:
parsmad123, Tue 11 Jun 16:30
1,500 sold so far according to COWS.
Poor. Falkirk nearly 4000
I would say we have to wait. With no early incentive many season ticket holders, including myself are waiting until the deadline.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 11 Jun 18:21
I wonder how many we had sold at this time last season on the back of just being promoted to the Championship? Also, could the Fan Zone for the Euros have had a detrimental effect on the timing of ST renewals this season?
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Topic Originator: Bannockburn Par
Date: Tue 11 Jun 19:08
Not surprising given last seasonās offering.
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Topic Originator: Athletico
Date: Tue 11 Jun 19:19
Having done a quick Google. We`re pretty much at the same numbers at the same stage of the summer for the past few years. Untwist yer knickers.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Tue 11 Jun 19:42
As has been said, there is no reason to rush to buy as there was no early bird incentive. Why buy today when you can buy after your holidays or the euros?
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Topic Originator: theparsman1885
Date: Tue 11 Jun 19:42
Athletico wrote:
> Having done a quick Google. We`re pretty much at the same
> numbers at the same stage of the summer for the past few years.
> Untwist yer knickers.
>
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On 2nd June last year weād sold 2000. Currently weāre at 1500. In anyoneās money to be a week later this year and be that far behind last year - someone somewhere should be getting their finger out and realising thereās a big problem coming unless they do something about it.
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Topic Originator: Alter Ego
Date: Tue 11 Jun 19:45
When are the new strips/traing gear coming out? I thought it was 1 week ago..Cook should be managing this and even if he is on holiday put things in place when he is away?
Mon the Pars!
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Topic Originator: Athletico
Date: Tue 11 Jun 19:48
Was Euro 2024 on last year?
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Topic Originator: Alter Ego
Date: Tue 11 Jun 19:49
So we are 500 ST down from last year at this point?
Plus 1 million lost last year in the accountsā¦. Surely the German owners should be asking Cook what is going on??
Mon the Pars!
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Topic Originator: veteraneastender
Date: Tue 11 Jun 20:01
Quote:
Alter Ego, Tue 11 Jun 19:45
When are the new strips/traing gear coming out? I thought it was 1 week ago..Cook should be managing this and even if he is on holiday put things in place when he is away?
Thatās joined up thinking though.
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Tue 11 Jun 20:15
Football is a business and we, the fans are the customers. DAFC is sadly lacking in business acumen it seems. Just look at some of our close neighbours and how they are interacting with their fan base and compare that to usā¦ā¦.tumbleweedā¦ā¦..It needs sorted and fastā¦..never been so underwhelmed in a close season. Thank goodness ŵe have the euros to keep us motivated..
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: Alter Ego
Date: Tue 11 Jun 20:30
Plus I think a lot of the NW young lads have lost interest as the club was always on their back etcā¦
Mon the Pars!
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Topic Originator: The Boss
Date: Tue 11 Jun 20:53
Quote:
JamesAndrew74, Tue 11 Jun 17:52
Quote:
parsmad123, Tue 11 Jun 16:30
1,500 sold so far according to COWS.
Poor. Falkirk nearly 4000
Probably because theyāre cheaper than ours. You can get a seat renewal in their āprime main standā for Ā£336. Ours in our main stand is Ā£363. Theyāre on the up. Feel good factor etc.
Weāve had a horrible season, signings are slow, season ticket prices up again, no early bird and poor communication. Weāre ripping fans off for what weāre getting served up. Crowds are bound to drop massively. If we donāt get recruitment right weāll be on for another round of derby defeats again.
I like black and white (dreaming of black and white)
You like black and white
Run run away
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Topic Originator: hudza
Date: Tue 11 Jun 21:04
I will renew mines and the wee boys once the strips are released, saves a double journey.
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Topic Originator: P
Date: Tue 11 Jun 21:07
Quote:
veteraneastender, Tue 11 Jun 20:01
Quote:
Alter Ego, Tue 11 Jun 19:45
When are the new strips/traing gear coming out? I thought it was 1 week ago..Cook should be managing this and even if he is on holiday put things in place when he is away?
Thatās joined up thinking though.
Strips are stuck at customs, last year they were stuck at French customs for 3 weeks as I asked when getting the bairns season ticket today. So not really the clubs fault.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Tue 11 Jun 21:10
I hate to bring some rationality to the hysteria but last year:
- Just promoted going almost the entire season unbeaten
- Early bird offer in place
- No euros
This year:
- Miserable season
- No incentive to buy early
- Euros, including events at EEP that aren`t cheap.
It`s a surprise it`s only 500 down on last season at the same point.
What I find disappointing though is just how amateur the communications are. The website is bloody awful with stupid pop ups that get in the way. These are bad practice in terms of digital marketing and are potentially causing issues for users using assistive technologies. We`ve also had a lack of details on the Euro events until someone on here started asking. The same event has different information depending on if you visit the club site, the event site or Facebook. I`m hopefully not insulting a volunteer here as I appreciate all the volunteer efforts that go on in the club. However, it`s apparent whoever is working on it could do with some support to make things better.
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Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford
Date: Tue 11 Jun 21:11
I think the poor communication line is becoming a bit of a go-to stick to beat the club with. How many folk are *really* influenced by things like social media when it comes to renewing a season ticket?
The fact of the matter is that compared to our two closest rivals, we`ve had an utterly underwhelming season whereas they`re both on the up. Both had their best seasons in years and years.
The fact of the matter is that if we were posting pishy cartoons and winding up the opposition whilst sat in a relegation battle you`d all be (rightly) calling us out on it.
It`s a results business and we`ve not had a great season. That`s the primary driver for sales and it`s salt in the wound when our two jakey cousins have momentum.
I`m sure the club could do things better, of course they could, but let`s keep the heid with the start of the season weeks and weeks away.
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Topic Originator: Alter Ego
Date: Tue 11 Jun 21:12
So why not just let the fans know about the new strips being held a customs instead of saying they will out 2 weeks ago?
Itās not the clubs fault but just put a message out to the fans telling them ffs!
Mon the Pars!
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Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford
Date: Tue 11 Jun 21:36
Quote:
Alter Ego, Tue 11 Jun 21:12
So why not just let the fans know about the new strips being held a customs instead of saying they will out 2 weeks ago?
Itās not the clubs fault but just put a message out to the fans telling them ffs!
This is very true, if true.
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Topic Originator: Athletico
Date: Tue 11 Jun 21:47
Tickets last season were on sale 30th April, pretty sure this seasons were not put on sale until the 10th or 11th May.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Tue 11 Jun 22:10
Quote:
Rusty Shackleford, Tue 11 Jun 21:11
I think the poor communication line is becoming a bit of a go-to stick to beat the club with. How many folk are *really* influenced by things like social media when it comes to renewing a season ticket?
The fact of the matter is that compared to our two closest rivals, we`ve had an utterly underwhelming season whereas they`re both on the up. Both had their best seasons in years and years.
The fact of the matter is that if we were posting pishy cartoons and winding up the opposition whilst sat in a relegation battle you`d all be (rightly) calling us out on it.
It`s a results business and we`ve not had a great season. That`s the primary driver for sales and it`s salt in the wound when our two jakey cousins have momentum.
I`m sure the club could do things better, of course they could, but let`s keep the heid with the start of the season weeks and weeks away.
I don`t think you appreciate what I`m saying. Take for example the Euros piece. We want to sell lots of tickets and make lots of money. However, the dedicated website STILL does not have details of timings for the day. The first game is literally days away. To find out the times you have to go to the main DAFC website and even that only got updated yesterday after someone on here queried it. That`s maybe not bad if you`re a Pars fan but what if you`re just a local who doesn`t follow the Pars? It`s poor.
We also have inaccessible websites meaning at a minimum we annoy users trying to find information or make purchases and at worst actively exclude some of our disabled fans. Again, it`s poor.
I`m not interested daft cartoons but where`s the sales pitch? How hard would it be to get some players encouraging people to buy tickets? It seems to be suggested the strips are delayed. If that`s the case why not say this and encourage people into the shop to get some Father`s day mugs, badges, scarves or whatever instead?
We`ve got all these great assets but it`s almost as if we don`t care or think we`re a massive business where the products sell themselves. Apple we are not.
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Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford
Date: Tue 11 Jun 23:37
Yeah on reflection I totally get all that and agree with you š
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Wed 12 Jun 00:12
Wee team still under 1300 sold!š²šš¤£š¤£š¤£
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Topic Originator: Paralex
Date: Wed 12 Jun 01:09
Somebody tell P further up the thread that he`s on the wrong forum. He said he bought a Bairns season ticket!!! Wonder how he managed to infiltrate. Falkirk spies everywhere. They`ll be trying all the dirty tricks to get revenge, mark my words.
By the way, got my season ticket through my letterbox a fortnight ago. Can`t wait to renew hostilities with you know hoo.
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Topic Originator: DJAS
Date: Wed 12 Jun 10:18
Not bought any of my 3 yet this season. Had by this time last year. Heading to Euros and no need to rush as there was no reason too. As it stands Iām not buying one for myself this year for the first time in years.
Predictor league winner 2012/2013
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Wed 12 Jun 12:21
Quote:
JamesAndrew74, Tue 11 Jun 17:52
Quote:
parsmad123, Tue 11 Jun 16:30
1,500 sold so far according to COWS.
Poor. Falkirk nearly 4000
F*lkirk only have 3 stands 2 for them so understandable they are selling theirs quicker.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein PƤckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Wed 12 Jun 12:50
Add another one to our total - just renewed. I`d hate to come on here on a Saturday night and not be able to pass an opinion.
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Topic Originator: theparsman1885
Date: Wed 12 Jun 13:51
wee eck wrote:
> Add another one to our total - just renewed. I`d hate to come
> on here on a Saturday night and not be able to pass an opinion.
>
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Could you at least give it a go? š
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Topic Originator: FRED1981
Date: Wed 12 Jun 14:18
Another 4 bought this morning.
F muller
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Wed 12 Jun 14:24
I`ve got to admit, the parsman1885, it`s guys like you who inspire me. It would be a pretty dull forum if we all agreed or didn`t feel the need to express an opinion.
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Topic Originator: theparsman1885
Date: Wed 12 Jun 15:32
wee eck wrote:
> I`ve got to admit, the parsman1885, it`s guys like you who
> inspire me. It would be a pretty dull forum if we all agreed or
> didn`t feel the need to express an opinion.
>
>
Glad to be your inspiration. I was only kidding with my tongue firmly in cheek, sorry if it offended you. If you didnāt post on this forum, it would be a much quieter place.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Wed 12 Jun 15:57
No offence taken, parsman.
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Topic Originator: parsmad68
Date: Wed 12 Jun 19:07
Purchased ma wee bit of heaven in the NW for another year for me and my Grandson. Cāmon the Pars.
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Topic Originator: Pars For Europe
Date: Sun 16 Jun 11:19
Wondering if at the strip launch event next Saturday the club shop will also be open or tickets could be renewed at the stall for shirt sales?
Website ticket renewal when also trying to renew your kids ticket is impossible (as far as I can see). You canāt add to basket and join them to allow the Under 12 purchase.
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Topic Originator: eastendalloapar
Date: Sun 16 Jun 11:53
I decided to buy a ticket after thinking what would I do on Saturday afternoons. I just hope I get more excited than I did last season!
matt forsyth
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Sun 16 Jun 12:19
You`re in Alloa. Spend Saturday on the Alloa Supermarket Sweep as you visit Tesco, ASDA, Aldi, Lidl, Co-op and Morrisons whilst questioning how Alloa has managed this much choice in such a small town.
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Topic Originator: p4r5f4n
Date: Thu 20 Jun 17:06
Bought mine today. Very pleased to find I got a 15% discount with my armed forces discount card. If youāre a serving member or a veteran itās a great deal.
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Topic Originator: Parsweep
Date: Sat 22 Jun 16:38
Quote:
p4r5f4n, Thu 20 Jun 17:06
Bought mine today. Very pleased to find I got a 15% discount with my armed forces discount card. If youāre a serving member or a veteran itās a great deal.
Interesting . I`m ex forces but don`t have a discount card . Any gen on how I get one ? Cheers .
Bobvo
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Topic Originator: p4r5f4n
Date: Sat 22 Jun 17:02
If you search in the App Store or on google for Defence Discount Service you will get to the app and also how to apply. If you have a pension it is also in the quarterly news letter.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Wed 26 Jun 09:57
Buying my boy one for the first time what documents will the club require for a kids season ticket?
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: Parsweep
Date: Wed 26 Jun 11:32
Quote:
p4r5f4n, Sat 22 Jun 17:02
If you search in the App Store or on google for Defence Discount Service you will get to the app and also how to apply. If you have a pension it is also in the quarterly news letter.
Thanks . Registered now . š
Bobvo
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Topic Originator: Biggles
Date: Wed 26 Jun 11:52
Government website offers official veterans cards as of this year.
https://www.gov.uk/veteran-card
Free to all that have served.
Will he save it? Save it??? He never bloody saw it! Like a bullet!
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Topic Originator: Grant
Date: Wed 26 Jun 12:14
Topic Originator: p4r5f4n like
Date: Thu 20 Jun 17:06
Bought mine today. Very pleased to find I got a 15% discount with my armed forces discount card. If youāre a serving member or a veteran itās a great deal.
How did you apply the 15% discount? I see there`s a section for a discount code, what did you put in that?
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Topic Originator: p4r5f4n
Date: Wed 26 Jun 14:48
I think you have to go to the shop to get discount applied. They will want to check your card.
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Topic Originator: jaygee
Date: Wed 26 Jun 16:48
They would be going a whole lot better if they brought in some new faces.
I`ve had a season ticket for 35+ years and its a disgrace they want my money in the next 4 days to keep the seat i`ve paid for since the stand was opened. But for the last few years they`ve adopted this ridiculous policy of waiting until the last minute to get the transfer scraps thats left, that nobody else wants.
then it`ll be panic buys again in January when we`re in the ****.
Well i`m not purchasing till the the first home league game sod it.
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Topic Originator: LEGEND85
Date: Wed 26 Jun 16:57
I`ve renewed today god knows why absolutely nothing to get excited about
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Wed 26 Jun 17:28
Is my memory playing tricks on me again? When McPake came in as manager he signed Bene and Hammy pretty quickly and last season we had KRH and Otoo signed before pre-season training did we not?
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Topic Originator: LEGEND85
Date: Wed 26 Jun 17:45
Quote:
wee eck, Wed 26 Jun 17:28
Is my memory playing tricks on me again? When McPake came in as manager he signed Bene and Hammy pretty quickly and last season we had KRH and Otoo signed before pre-season training did we not?
Jeezo wee eck you pick up on everything, Are you saying that you are happy with the progress we have made so far this summer with signings?
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Wed 26 Jun 18:56
I`m more interested in who we do sign than who we haven`t signed. I prefer to wait and see rather than write us off before a ball is kicked.
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Topic Originator: veteraneastender
Date: Sat 29 Jun 12:09
Quote:
jake89, Sun 16 Jun 12:19
You`re in Alloa. Spend Saturday on the Alloa Supermarket Sweep as you visit Tesco, ASDA, Aldi, Lidl, Co-op and Morrisons whilst questioning how Alloa has managed this much choice in such a small town.
Where in Alloa is there a Co-op supermarket ? The former Alldays is basically an upgraded convenience store.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Sat 29 Jun 13:47
It used to be where Farmfoods is. Hadn`t realised it had changed. I heard a rumour there may be an Ice-land too.
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Topic Originator: veteraneastender
Date: Sat 29 Jun 15:47
Long time since that Co-op closed. Iceland close by.
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Topic Originator: TommyR
Date: Sat 29 Jun 18:02
I`m still on the fence about mine and missus ticket renewals.
They`ve hiked the price 38 quid and it`s already a lot of money with barely any saving if you`re a working age adult.
Around half of the Premiership clubs have had season tickets offers below what we`re asking.
At least I`ve got a week to think about it instead of just PATG.
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Sat 29 Jun 18:45
Renewed ours yesterday
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: The Boss
Date: Sat 29 Jun 23:14
Quote:
TommyR, Sat 29 Jun 18:02
I`m still on the fence about mine and missus ticket renewals.
They`ve hiked the price 38 quid and it`s already a lot of money with barely any saving if you`re a working age adult.
Around half of the Premiership clubs have had season tickets offers below what we`re asking.
At least I`ve got a week to think about it instead of just PATG.
Exactly this šš». Itās pretty brutal considering the season weāve just had to endure. Money certainly isnāt going towards players anyway.
I like black and white (dreaming of black and white)
You like black and white
Run run away
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Topic Originator: Athletico
Date: Sun 30 Jun 16:13
Bought mine, will be my last if they take our blind loyalty for granted next season. Absolutely no tangible benefits to buy one now, its borderline taking the pss to be honest. Miss one game and it`s pretty much pointless having one.
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Topic Originator: Par
Date: Sun 30 Jun 16:26
Bought mine as I always do, but understand if people don`t especially at the moment when a lot of people are struggling.
I wonder if the NW will sell out again this year?
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Topic Originator: parsloyal98
Date: Sun 30 Jun 16:42
Have had a season ticket since I was about 11. Now 26. Wonāt be renewing mines or wifeās. Price hike, not much of a saving - miss a game or two and itās pointless. Many clubs have huge benefits to their season tickets e.g local discounts, well publicised club shop discounts whereas all we seem to get for STs is the guaranteed seat.
I was always one to renew day 1 of season ticket renewals but just feel a complete apathy towards the club right now and itās certainly not how I want to feel.
Iām not naive in thinking we should be world beaters and am well aware weāve had it worse than this in the not so distant past but a real malaise has set in at the club. I know of at least 10 others within my circle who are also long term holders who are not renewing.
Will be a pay at the gate season for me and wife.
We love Dunfermline We do!
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Topic Originator: dpard
Date: Sun 30 Jun 17:30
Only just renewed mine and my daughter`s yesterday. This had been the longest I had taken to renew.
As others have said, there wasn`t too much to entice us back.
In both our opinions, the squad isn`t good enough, the football on display is poor and to be honest it doesn`t feel like value for money.
Hopefully, a couple of good signings, performances improve and it`s a bit more exciting this season. š¤š¤
The flame still burns
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Topic Originator: istvan kozma
Date: Sun 30 Jun 17:42
I mentioned this lack of early bird incentives some time ago. I was heavily derided by some. When a club does not appreciate fan loyalty its a shame.
I have renewed my ticket but I already know I`m missing at least one game. Last season our home form was mince and the club should have sensed fan dissatisfaction and offered good deals for early renewals.
KOZMA
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sun 30 Jun 18:06
Thereās a list of incentives on COWs under STs
āBuffyās Buns are the finest in Fifeā, J. Spence 2019ā
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Topic Originator: saltonsgonagetu
Date: Sun 30 Jun 18:59
Season Card Holder Benefits
Alongside a reduced entry fee to all home Championship matches at KDM Group East End Park, supporters can expect a range of exciting benefits from purchasing a season card:
Priority Access to purchase your seat for cup games
Discounts on hospitality packages
Discounts on function suites and room hire at KDM Group East End Park
Invite to an open first team training session where you can meet the players
Access to a variety of exclusive offers from club partners
Access to club shop exclusives
More to be announced throughout the season
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Topic Originator: DBP
Date: Sun 30 Jun 20:08
All of those benefits cost additional money to realise themā¦ only a benefit if you intend to use them anyway
Also would question its cheaper ticketsā¦ might be if you attend every game - but with fixtures being moved for Friday night, postponements to weekday evenings, holidays etc Iād happily demonstrate how a season ticket costs me more per game than just going payg
Post Edited (Sun 30 Jun 20:09)
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Topic Originator: jaygee
Date: Mon 1 Jul 13:09
Range of exciting benefits !!!! A load of crap
Easily excited clearly.
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Mon 1 Jul 14:36
Quote:
saltonsgonagetu, Sun 30 Jun 18:59
Season Card Holder Benefits
Alongside a reduced entry fee to all home Championship matches at KDM Group East End Park, supporters can expect a range of exciting benefits from purchasing a season card:
Priority Access to purchase your seat for cup games
Discounts on hospitality packages
Discounts on function suites and room hire at KDM Group East End Park
Invite to an open first team training session where you can meet the players
Access to a variety of exclusive offers from club partners
Access to club shop exclusives
More to be announced throughout the season
That list of benefits only requires you to spend more money to get the perkā¦..or watch a training session, which you could do from the main road in Rosyth anyway š
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Mon 1 Jul 15:03
What additional benefits are people expecting? What are other clubs providing?
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Mon 1 Jul 15:26
It`s only a benefit if fans opt to take one.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Athletico
Date: Mon 1 Jul 15:32
Just a few examples of what other clubs similar to us are offering: Early bird discount, a bigger saving on games, discount in the club shop, free entry to a friendly or two, bring a friend for free, or reduced entry for a friend.
Some, if not all of the above have been offered by our club in the past.
Post Edited (Mon 01 Jul 15:32)
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Mon 1 Jul 16:18
Does it still get you access to all the games on ParsTV at no extra cost? If so that`s a decent benefit and might negate some of the loss from `missed` games.
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Topic Originator: DBP
Date: Mon 1 Jul 16:55
Donāt think it doesā¦ Asked about that as generally canāt make Friday night games but ended up not being able to see them
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Topic Originator: JTH123
Date: Mon 1 Jul 17:10
Quote:
Jeffery, Mon 1 Jul 16:18
Does it still get you access to all the games on ParsTV at no extra cost? If so that`s a decent benefit and might negate some of the loss from `missed` games.
No, cause you`re not allowed to watch most saturday afternoon games live in the UK. I paid separately to watch a couple of non saturday games last season when that perk would have been appreciated. Like many others I haven`t yet renewed cause I don`t see the point until I need to as there`s no incentive.
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Topic Originator: parsmad68
Date: Mon 1 Jul 17:27
Quote:
JTH123, Mon 1 Jul 17:10
Quote:
Jeffery, Mon 1 Jul 16:18
Does it still get you access to all the games on ParsTV at no extra cost? If so that`s a decent benefit and might negate some of the loss from `missed` games.
No, cause you`re not allowed to watch most saturday afternoon games live in the UK. I paid separately to watch a couple of non saturday games last season when that perk would have been appreciated. Like many others I haven`t yet renewed cause I don`t see the point until I need to as there`s no incentive.
Oooohhh that would have been nice as I buy a season ticket and generally miss 4 ~5 games due to work.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Mon 1 Jul 17:45
Season ticket prices rise and a rise on the walk up ticket prices also to higher than some in the top flight. Unfortunately we will probably see home crowds decrease. You get about 2 games for free that`s really about it as far as benefits go although the club shop exclusives one made me chuckle has there ever been such a thing ?
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Mon 1 Jul 17:50
Quote:
DBP, Mon 1 Jul 16:55
Donāt think it doesā¦ Asked about that as generally canāt make Friday night games but ended up not being able to see them
Wouldnāt need it for a Friday night game anyway as they are on the tellyā¦..
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Topic Originator: DBP
Date: Tue 2 Jul 05:57
Correct, it was the midweek ones (rescheduled in that instance I meant)
I generally canāt make weekday evenings, so by default canāt go to the Friday ones (which I could watch for free anyway as you said), but also miss the tue /wed night ones as well and donāt get to see them at all
Edited to ask a question on the subject of season ticket value, how many Friday night games are televised from EEP in a season (and are therefore free to watch at home anyway)?
Post Edited (Tue 02 Jul 06:01)
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Topic Originator: DJAS
Date: Thu 4 Jul 18:21
Quote:
DJAS, Wed 12 Jun 10:18
Not bought any of my 3 yet this season. Had by this time last year. Heading to Euros and no need to rush as there was no reason too. As it stands Iām not buying one for myself this year for the first time in years.
Season tickets purchased. No idea why. Hopefully turns out to be the right decision come May.
Over 2700 sold just been announced.
Predictor league winner 2012/2013
Post Edited (Thu 04 Jul 18:22)
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Thu 4 Jul 18:26
It would be good if they would breakdown the 2700 into how many were adults vs concessions.
Although guess thatās not the main purpose and is more about the number of fans whoāll be in attendance rather than the revenue generated.
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Thu 4 Jul 18:54
Quote:
DJAS, Thu 4 Jul 18:21
Quote:
DJAS, Wed 12 Jun 10:18
Not bought any of my 3 yet this season. Had by this time last year. Heading to Euros and no need to rush as there was no reason too. As it stands Iām not buying one for myself this year for the first time in years.
Season tickets purchased. No idea why. Hopefully turns out to be the right decision come May.
Over 2700 sold just been announced.
Wee team sold under 2k so far, forever in our shadow!š¤ššš
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Thu 4 Jul 19:19
Think we got about 3800 last season, expect it will be down a bit on that given thereās no promotion feel good factor this time round.
The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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Topic Originator: Par
Date: Thu 11 Jul 15:31
Looks like a few hundred in the NW not renewed
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Topic Originator: DA-go Par Adonis
Date: Thu 11 Jul 16:06
It was a week ago when the club announced that we had sold 2,700.
It was 4th July last year when they announced that we had hit 3,000.
All in all then, sales seem be to holding up ok given the relatively torturous campaign last time around.
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I love it when we go sell Kevin Nisbet,
He's gonna pay for everyone this season.
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Thu 11 Jul 16:53
Been very poor marketing from the club and not rewarding season ticket holders in any meaningful way which has affected sales imo
Taking loyalty for granted has never proven fruitful historically.
Weāll most likely break the 3000 mark but fans are sceptical about the progress we are making on and off the park and wondering where the real desire for promotion vs selling players is and what is more important.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein PƤckchen Chips bitte
Post Edited (Thu 11 Jul 16:54)
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Thu 11 Jul 17:37
Eventually season tickets will be pointless a lot of fans who miss a few games due to multiple reasons will just end up paying when they go which in the winter months sometimes I`ll just stay at home wins.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Thu 11 Jul 17:47
Personally it`s never been about "value for money" or the "match day experience"
It`s about doing my bit to support the club I love as much as I can.
In no way do I want to come over as being a d1ck (for once) just my take
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
Post Edited (Thu 11 Jul 19:14)
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Thu 11 Jul 17:57
Season ticket sales were always promoted as a way of boosting the cash available for pre-season signings so not buying one because fans are unhappy about the lack of such signings is self-defeating really.
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Thu 11 Jul 18:48
Quote:
wee eck, Thu 11 Jul 17:57
Season ticket sales were always promoted as a way of boosting the cash available for pre-season signings so not buying one because fans are unhappy about the lack of such signings is self-defeating really.
Not really when there was a larger amount signed up last year and the club lifeline to boot. Theres very little benefit to getting a season ticket these days, even priority for away games doesnāt really matter as we barely sell out the big two on away trips till the day of the game.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Thu 11 Jul 19:01
I like avoiding the hassle of having to buy a ticket for each home game. I know quite a few fans who buy one knowing they`ll miss too many games to make financial sense but do it anyway.
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Topic Originator: DA_NO1
Date: Thu 11 Jul 19:29
Purchased our season tickets today and when I asked in the shop how the sales were going I was informed it was 3000+
"a picture paints a thousand words"
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Topic Originator: Stanza
Date: Thu 11 Jul 21:13
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Dave_1885, Thu 11 Jul 18:48
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wee eck, Thu 11 Jul 17:57
Season ticket sales were always promoted as a way of boosting the cash available for pre-season signings so not buying one because fans are unhappy about the lack of such signings is self-defeating really.
Not really when there was a larger amount signed up last year and the club lifeline to boot. Theres very little benefit to getting a season ticket these days, even priority for away games doesnāt really matter as we barely sell out the big two on away trips till the day of the game.
I think wee eck`s point about a season ticket is not that there is a benefit to the buyer, but that there is a benefit to the club, which is correct.
Cash flow is critical for a football club, and having money in the bank early means the club can budget for the season without the fear that a bad run of form will reduce gate receipts.
This confidence allows a club to offer more money or higher bonusses to new players, whereas if there is a possibility the gate income might not be there, some funds would have to be held back, particularly if the club might have difficulty getting a loan.
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Topic Originator: Parfect69
Date: Thu 11 Jul 21:47
Getting a season ticket for is about guaranteeing football as I may be skint the last week of the month and the money could go elsewhere. Have never used any of the ābenefitsā
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Fri 12 Jul 09:23
The Season Ticket benefits are naff if weāre being honest.
The Open Day they pitch is a free for all on the day. No checking if you are a ST holder or not.
Priority for cup fixtures hasnāt exactly been useful recently.
Discounts on the various other places is only ever handy if you plan on spending more money and also open to all.
e.g. SRJ we got a discount for being a Pars fan on the front door we purchased last year - no need to validate ST (still more expensive than others I would add).
Bought a car recently and they threw in a couple of small extras because I was a Pars fan at the garages in Halbeath.
If you then add to it the cheap tickets they offer at the tail end of the season and the fact that youāre not going to be able to make every game, itās probably cheaper not buying a ST at all.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Fri 12 Jul 10:04
Reading this thread, I`m surprised around 3.000 fans see some benefit in buying a season ticket!
I wonder how many of those who see no financial benefit in buying one buy the various kits which probably cost less than a tenner to produce?
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Fri 12 Jul 11:55
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wee eck, Fri 12 Jul 10:04
Reading this thread, I`m surprised around 3.000 fans see some benefit in buying a season ticket!
I wonder how many of those who see no financial benefit in buying one buy the various kits which probably cost less than a tenner to produce?
I wonder why your trying to take a sly dig at people who have made valid points about not buying a season ticket?
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Fri 12 Jul 12:04
I`m not taking a sly dig at anyone. I`m pointing out that there`s an emotional attachment to a football club which means that financial considerations and `value for money` aren`t the sole criteria fans apply when deciding how to spend their money.
Maybe I should have been more explicit but I thought readers would have worked that out for themselves.
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Topic Originator: Paralex
Date: Fri 12 Jul 12:09
Exactly that wee eck. This club means a great deal to so many, as has been proven when donations were required to keep us afloat.
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Topic Originator: parsmad68
Date: Fri 12 Jul 12:10
For me it wasnāt about the ticket price, rather, where I sit in the NW. if seats were available , I would buy on a weekly basis, but as they are in short supply then easier for a season ticket.
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Topic Originator: Rigger Al
Date: Fri 12 Jul 12:54
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wee eck, Fri 12 Jul 12:04
I`m not taking a sly dig at anyone. I`m pointing out that there`s an emotional attachment to a football club which means that financial considerations and `value for money` aren`t the sole criteria fans apply when deciding how to spend their money.
Maybe I should have been more explicit but I thought readers would have worked that out for themselves.
Agree wee eck,to me its pretty simple ,If a fan can afford to support the club by purchasing a season tkt then great ,If not then continue to support the club in whatever way you can .I for one do not purchase season tkts f or any possible gains or freebees ,but simply to give the club I`ve supported for over 50 years some advanced income .as I sayveveryones circumstances are different
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Topic Originator: saltonsgonagetu
Date: Fri 12 Jul 12:55
The only reason keeping me buying a season ticket, is the fact I should be able to leave Legends 10 minutes before kick off and get my chosen seat , although often there are folk sitting in it ,even though it had reserved sticker and seat plaque on it .
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Topic Originator: nick_dafc1
Date: Fri 12 Jul 20:35
Quote:
Berry, Fri 12 Jul 09:23
The Season Ticket benefits are naff if weāre being honest.
The Open Day they pitch is a free for all on the day. No checking if you are a ST holder or not.
Priority for cup fixtures hasnāt exactly been useful recently.
Discounts on the various other places is only ever handy if you plan on spending more money and also open to all.
e.g. SRJ we got a discount for being a Pars fan on the front door we purchased last year - no need to validate ST (still more expensive than others I would add).
Bought a car recently and they threw in a couple of small extras because I was a Pars fan at the garages in Halbeath.
If you then add to it the cheap tickets they offer at the tail end of the season and the fact that youāre not going to be able to make every game, itās probably cheaper not buying a ST at all.
It`s not a business like Arnold clark though. If Arnold Clark was going bust the customers wouldn`t rally round to keep it afloat, they would just buy cars somewhere else.
Anyone buying a season ticket at dunfermline isn`t buying it for the quality of football or the extra benefits that come with it surely?
Season ticket money in at the start of the season allows the club to budget for player and staff budgets.
The only thing that will happen if mugs like supporters stop paying up front is the club will become even worse (potentially lower level) or go bust.
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Fri 12 Jul 20:37
Donāt disagree with any of that, weāve bought four STās for our group.
But to encourage others who perhaps donāt have such a connection with the club to buy a ST need better incentives than what we currently offer.
Post Edited (Fri 12 Jul 20:37)
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Topic Originator: Milos Drizzle
Date: Sat 13 Jul 16:46
For most folks a season ticket will end up more expensive than paying at the gate, given that most folks will miss two or three games for various reasons. It would be nice for the club to make them a bit cheaper, and to offer a modest early bird discount, but hey-ho. I keep getting a season ticket for the convenience, the reserved seat, and it keeps me turning up even when we are honking for weeks on end ;)
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Topic Originator: fcda
Date: Tue 16 Jul 17:59
Now 3000 according to DAFC Facebook.
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