Season Ticket Sales if we get promoted?

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incredible_edibles

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Did we receive much of a bounce after the last promotion to the Championship? All kind of blurs in to one. Would be nice to think with fans not having been in the ground for 12 months that we'd get a decent 6k ST in League One and 8k in the Championship?
 
Well after the Prem season we averaged 10k season tickets for the following 3 championship seasons though 2 were at reduced rates. Will check the figures for the season we got promoted but I'm sure we'd shift 8k plus if we go up this season.
 
The club need to capitalise on the good feel factor of coming out of covid restrictions. You combine a promotion with that and we could sell loads of season tickets!
 
Not as many as people hope for the town is on it's knees with Covid, 2022/23 season when we've recovered higher numbers.

One issue which would also potentially put people off is the uncertainty still around so they may find POG is the best option and let's face it we hardly ever sell out anyway.

I've got my ST x 2 ready anyway.
 
Just to put a different slant on the same issue:-
Realise a lot of people have struggling with health and financial issues over the past 12 months, but if we were to go up, what do we think would be a fair price for season tickets, bearing in mind the investment SS has made to lay the foundations for our progression?
 
Spoonerfudj said:
Just to put a different slant on the same issue:-
Realise a lot of people have struggling with health and financial issues over the past 12 months, but if we were to go up, what do we think would be a fair price for season tickets, bearing in mind the investment SS has made to lay the foundations for our progression?
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And so the really interesting question appears. I would say, no increase, with the same discount as applied at the beginning of this season.
 
1966_and_all_that said:
And so the really interesting question appears. I would say, no increase, with the same discount as applied at the beginning of this season.
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My guestimate would be £450 for an adult , which would be less than I paid around 13/14 years ago when we last got promoted to the Championship.
 
Spoonerfudj said:
Just to put a different slant on the same issue:-
Realise a lot of people have struggling with health and financial issues over the past 12 months, but if we were to go up, what do we think would be a fair price for season tickets, bearing in mind the investment SS has made to lay the foundations for our progression?
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What a good question -take it your talking about a full adult?

What some C/S clubs have been doing is pushing the corporate sales-a few mates of mine have dont it at PNE,Wigan and Blackburn- and its a good earner for the clubs.The Seasiders would need to use West Stand seats if they wanted to accommodate more corporate, and thats the best route for extra income required at C/S level.
 
Plumbs said:
What a good question -take it your talking about a full adult?

What some C/S clubs have been doing is pushing the corporate sales-a few mates of mine have dont it at PNE,Wigan and Blackburn- and its a good earner for the clubs.The Seasiders would need to use West Stand seats if they wanted to accommodate more corporate, and thats the best route for extra income required at C/S level.
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Thank you for your kind words, Plumbs. The question was raised in conversation with my daughter, who's considering what to get her boyfriend for his birthday. They've been steady for over a year now and he's a lovely lad. They have football in common, in so far as she cares and knows little about it and he's a keen Leeds supporter!
Think he's on the waiting list at Elland Road. Can he be tempted to return to the lower leagues, I wonder?
 
If we do get promoted I would love to see this caveat in the contract between club and customers.
First year in championship,free season ticket in premiership if promoted.
 
Wizzerboy said:
You do realise that you don't need a season ticket to watch Blackpool at Bloomfield Rd?
I've supported Pool (going to matches by myself) since 1975 and only had one season ticket (the premier league season)
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Agree entirely. Been watching the pool since late 60's and apart from season tickets in early days I have only had one in Prem season and even if we made those heights again I wouldn't have one. Traveling to 19 home games, many of which were moved to midweek was a pain whilst working and even though I don't now, I still would just buy games I was free and able to travel to.
 
Wizzerboy said:
You do realise that you don't need a season ticket to watch Blackpool at Bloomfield Rd?
I've supported Pool (going to matches by myself) since 1975 and only had one season ticket (the premier league season)
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Thats my point why do they buy just for the top 2 divisions why not go as always or else buy ST for League 1 & 2 seasons also
 
LimerickTangerine said:
Thats my point why do they buy just for the top 2 divisions why not go as always or else buy ST for League 1 & 2 seasons also
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The reason being is that there isnt a problem getting a ticket for a game from championship level down.
The ONLY reason I got one (season ticket)for the prem season was that I knew how hard it'd be to get one.(single tickets for games)
Plus I'm not that bothered that I have to sit in the exact seat in the same block week on week.
I've never had to have a season ticket to watch my team at Wembley.

In fact the only time a regular season ticket would have been beneficial to me was when it was difficult getting tickets for away games in the prem but even then it was only for the glory hunter matches (liverpool, Utd etc)
Surprising how many glory hunters didn't want to go to mid week matches or travel further than 100 miles🤷‍♂️
 
Wizzerboy said:
The reason being is that there isnt a problem getting a ticket for a game from championship level down.
The ONLY reason I got one (season ticket)for the prem season was that I knew how hard it'd be to get one.(single tickets for games)
Plus I'm not that bothered that I have to sit in the exact seat in the same block week on week.
I've never had to have a season ticket to watch my team at Wembley.

In fact the only time a regular season ticket would have been beneficial to me was when it was difficult getting tickets for away games in the prem but even then it was only for the glory hunter matches (liverpool, Utd etc)
Surprising how many glory hunters didn't want to go to mid week matches or travel further than 100 miles🤷‍♂️
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Why you emphasising the word ONLY?

remember im in a similar boat in regards to not been able to get to most games

you might be unique but most of those I imagine only attend in the higher levels as gates prove, sad to see
 
LimerickTangerine said:
Why you emphasising the word ONLY?

remember im in a similar boat in regards to not been able to get to most games

you might be unique but most of those I imagine only attend in the higher levels as gates prove, sad to see
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I emphasised the word only to emphasise that that was the only time I needed a season ticket, sorry if you found that hard to understand 🤷‍♂️
I'm not in your boat either and can attend 100% of home games if I choose.
I'm not unique I'm a Blackpool supporter who doesn't feel the need to purchase a season ticket unless absolutely necessary.
 
Wizzerboy said:
I emphasised the word only to emphasise that that was the only time I needed a season ticket, sorry if you found that hard to understand 🤷‍♂️
I'm not in your boat either and can attend 100% of home games if I choose.
I'm not unique I'm a Blackpool supporter who doesn't feel the need to purchase a season ticket unless absolutely necessary.
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Oh well your definitely not in my boat then because if I could attend not only would i give the club my money for a ST no matter the division id be volunteering and spending a fortune in the Club shop

id be at every home and away game

no need to apologise strange thing to emphasise but look if it makes you happy
 
LimerickTangerine said:
Oh well your definitely not in my boat then because if I could attend not only would i give the club my money for a ST no matter the division id be volunteering and spending a fortune in the Club shop

id be at every home and away game

no need to apologise strange thing to emphasise but look if it makes you happy
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What doesn't make me happy are these supporters who think because they purchase a season ticket makes them some sort of uber fan.

I wont be apologising to you as you're making no sence anymore.
If I go to every game in a season I'm paying more than a season ticket holder.
And as for not spending in the club shop!
Don't accuse until you know the facts as you normally end up with egg on your face.

Next time you're over for a match PM me and I'll get you a Guinness
 
I imagine we’re looking at £400 season tickets next season with it being £360 if bought early. The club will of course offer other concessionary prices and there is bound to be a decent offer for kids too. ‘If’ promoted I think a 15-20% increase would be reasonable. I also imagine the club will offer some form of discount / concession to those who bought this season too.
The club is quite well placed to capitalise on corporate hospitality thanks to the restaurant, hotel, function rooms and existing boxes. The club also has the ability to look at the offices at the rear of the north and to obviously incorporate further corporate facilities into any new developments in the East or North East stands.
‘If’ promoted the clubs priority needs to be enhancing the offer for a massively increased away support as it’s quite literally a cash cow for our club if correctly approached and whilst maybe hard for home fans to stomach would be the most sensible place for the club to immediately invest its efforts.
Some sort of semi-permanent bar / concourse in the North East is desperately needed for away fans as not being able to sell alcohol is just daft business sense and we need to be able to use the South East and south of the East for home fans really.
 
Wizzerboy said:
What doesn't make me happy are these supporters who think because they purchase a season ticket makes them some sort of uber fan.

I wont be apologising to you as you're making no sence anymore.
If I go to every game in a season I'm paying more than a season ticket holder.
And as for not spending in the club shop!
Don't accuse until you know the facts as you normally end up with egg on your face.

Next time you're over for a match PM me and I'll get you a Guinness
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Make it a John Smiths and your on 😀

look fair enough everyone’s circumstances are different, ive my kids today the first time on easter in years so I should be happy eating chocolate instead of debating silly things

happy easter 🍊
 
Wizzerboy said:
What doesn't make me happy are these supporters who think because they purchase a season ticket makes them some sort of uber fan.

I wont be apologising to you as you're making no sence anymore.
If I go to every game in a season I'm paying more than a season ticket holder.
And as for not spending in the club shop!
Don't accuse until you know the facts as you normally end up with egg on your face.

Next time you're over for a match PM me and I'll get you a Guinness
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This isn’t a criticism as it’s no else’s business what anyone does with their own money.

The paying on a game by game basis gives the club more money in the long term argument isn’t one I agree with though. There’s a reason clubs want season ticket sales up front and offer a discount for that and that is simply because cash is king. An extra £40 spread over the season won’t make a massive difference to club. The money in their account up front however does and allows for infrastructure improvents, investments on the playing squad and also helps with budgeting for the season ahead - not to mention interest on the cash they hold.
Obviously you say you go to every game and therefore pay more but if everyone did that and then maybe missed 2/3 games over the course of the season (which quite a few season ticket holders do) the club ultimately ends up with less money.

It doesn’t make you any better a Seasider than anyone else but for the clubs sake and your own wallet you’re probably better off buying a season ticket then not (if of course your personal circumstances allow for it).

There are of course added benefits when things go really well such as priority tickets for sell outs and away games and I know the club are looking at other initiatives too in terms of rewards and discounts with partner business (who naturally will pay the club to participate which in turn puts even more money in a clubs coffers).

Also worth noting many sponsorship deals are calculated based on season ticket sales as it’s proof of marketability and potential sales for interested parties.

Again not in any way a criticism nor is it aimed at the OP in particular just a comment on the argument and logic behind it.
 
LA1 Seasider said:
This isn’t a criticism as it’s no else’s business what anyone does with their own money.

The paying on a game by game basis gives the club more money in the long term argument isn’t one I agree with though. There’s a reason clubs want season ticket sales up front and offer a discount for that and that is simply because cash is king. An extra £40 spread over the season won’t make a massive difference to club. The money in their account up front however does and allows for infrastructure improvents, investments on the playing squad and also helps with budgeting for the season ahead - not to mention interest on the cash they hold.
Obviously you say you go to every game and therefore pay more but if everyone did that and then maybe missed 2/3 games over the course of the season (which quite a few season ticket holders do) the club ultimately ends up with less money.

It doesn’t make you any better a Seasider than anyone else but for the clubs sake and your own wallet you’re probably better off buying a season ticket then not (if of course your personal circumstances allow for it).

There are of course added benefits when things go really well such as priority tickets for sell outs and away games and I know the club are looking at other initiatives too in terms of rewards and discounts with partner business (who naturally will pay the club to participate which in turn puts even more money in a clubs coffers).

Also worth noting many sponsorship deals are calculated based on season ticket sales as it’s proof of marketability and potential sales for interested parties.

Again not in any way a criticism nor is it aimed at the OP in particular just a comment on the argument and logic behind it.
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I don't want to be better than anyone else.
I want to be a Blackpool supporter and choose to support them as I do, although I do understand and appreciate your analysis 👍🏻
 
LA1 Seasider said:
I imagine we’re looking at £400 season tickets next season with it being £360 if bought early. The club will of course offer other concessionary prices and there is bound to be a decent offer for kids too. ‘If’ promoted I think a 15-20% increase would be reasonable. I also imagine the club will offer some form of discount / concession to those who bought this season too.
The club is quite well placed to capitalise on corporate hospitality thanks to the restaurant, hotel, function rooms and existing boxes. The club also has the ability to look at the offices at the rear of the north and to obviously incorporate further corporate facilities into any new developments in the East or North East stands.
‘If’ promoted the clubs priority needs to be enhancing the offer for a massively increased away support as it’s quite literally a cash cow for our club if correctly approached and whilst maybe hard for home fans to stomach would be the most sensible place for the club to immediately invest its efforts.
Some sort of semi-permanent bar / concourse in the North East is desperately needed for away fans as not being able to sell alcohol is just daft business sense and we need to be able to use the South East and south of the East for home fans really.
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Why would you charge 360/400 when we are currently paying 270/300 you want to encourage fans not put them off in a poorly paid town and with everything going on putting them up so much wouldn't make no sense.
You'd then also have to put match day prices up also from the 20 quid it is now.

Other clubs have a tiered pricing in the ground we have just one unless your in the 1953 area which doesn't give your the opportunity to pay more/less for your seat.

I'd also rather have 7000 paying 300 than 5000 400 the extra 2000 would more than cover the difference with concessions,Golden gamble and spend in the club shop over a season.
 
poolseasider said:
Why would you charge 360/400 when we are currently paying 270/300 you want to encourage fans not put them off in a poorly paid town and with everything going on putting them up so much wouldn't make no sense.
You'd then also have to put match day prices up also from the 20 quid it is now.

Other clubs have a tiered pricing in the ground we have just one unless your in the 1953 area which doesn't give your the opportunity to pay more/less for your seat.

I'd rather have 7000 paying 300 than 5000 400 the extra 2000 would more than cover the difference with concessions,Golden gamble and spend in the club shop over a season.
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I don’t think we are paying 270/300 are we ??
I thought I’d paid £340/£360 for mine this season and my old mans was £300 (was great telling him he finally gets the OAP price 🤣)

If I’m wrong I apologise but I still think it would be a fair price. £360 for 23 games is £15.65 a match.
 
Really can’t see the price of a season ticket going from £269 to £400 as suggested a couple of times above. Even in normal circumstances.

A lot of people have been battered financially in the last 12 months, and certain areas of the Fylde werent exactly affluent to start with.

Whatever division we end up in the ticket prices are going to need to some serious consideration. I also hope the 4500 of us who bought STs for this season that haven’t been used get some sort of acknowledgment, be that a discount, or keeping the current price of it does go up, or even a parking space and a programme or something!!
 
poolseasider said:
Just can't see the club putting the price up at all or very little with the uncertainty around.
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Tbh I didn’t think they would unless of course we were promoted then I’d expect a 15/20% rise. I just thought it was more expensive than it actually was. That being said I do think the current pricing structure represents great value. I think maybe a small increase would be justified given the losses incurred this season.
 
Pauls_Boutique said:
Really can’t see the price of a season ticket going from £269 to £400 as suggested a couple of times above. Even in normal circumstances.

A lot of people have been battered financially in the last 12 months, and certain areas of the Fylde werent exactly affluent to start with.

Whatever division we end up in the ticket prices are going to need to some serious consideration. I also hope the 4500 of us who bought STs for this season that haven’t been used get some sort of acknowledgment, be that a discount, or keeping the current price of it does go up, or even a parking space and a programme or something!!
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A pie?? 😄
 
7000 paying £400 per season should be about a third of of what a play off aiming team should be costing in the champ with SS picking up the slack. (not a vanity project) 😉
 
Season ticket prices will be decided by the usual BST, Muckers etc at a behind closed doors structured dialogue meeting where once again ordinary fans will be allowed no input.
 
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