frenchred Posted May 25, 2022 Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 Fantastic effort by those who have already bought theirs. Can someone sensibly explain to me why the prices rise? If its been explained before then please lock this thread, but I can't comprehend why they go up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted May 25, 2022 Admin Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 34 minutes ago, frenchred said: Fantastic effort by those who have already bought theirs. Can someone sensibly explain to me why the prices rise? If its been explained before then please lock this thread, but I can't comprehend why they go up Sales technique to get as many people as possible to buy earlier rather than later The club has much less income over the summer months so having this money in at the start of the summer greatly helps all other costs that continue 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted May 25, 2022 Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 Helps with forecasting, cash flow and budgeting. Also rewards commitment before the window is fully open and you know what your starting 11 might be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted May 25, 2022 Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 How many SCs have been bought? Last I saw was it was 12000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted May 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 I understand what you are saying but it's nearly always returning fans who book first, I understand this isn't an exact science, they would still renew to keep their seat, I just Dont understand why prices need to go up? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted May 25, 2022 Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 53 minutes ago, Robbored said: How many SCs have been bought? Last I saw was it was 12000 Just over 12000 last I heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted May 25, 2022 Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 I'm happy. As I reach 65 before the season starts my ST is now £40 cheaper than last year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted May 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 Just now, RoystonFoote'snephew said: I'm happy. As I reach 65 before the season starts my ST is now £40 cheaper than last year. Good for you mate, I'm happy as well got mine early doors, just don't see the logic in increasing prices as of 01 june Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted May 25, 2022 Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, frenchred said: Good for you mate, I'm happy as well got mine early doors, just don't see the logic in increasing prices as of 01 june I must admit that given many people's financial situation right now I don't see the logic either, especially knowing that in the prevailing climate family finances are likely to get worse before they get better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted May 25, 2022 Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 59 minutes ago, frenchred said: I just Dont understand why prices need to go up? Glass half full... the prices are reduced for those committing earlier. Normal prices thereafter. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42nite Posted May 25, 2022 Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 2 hours ago, phantom said: Sales technique to get as many people as possible to buy earlier rather than later The club has much less income over the summer months so having this money in at the start of the summer greatly helps all other costs that continue Spot on, stops people waiting till the last minute, as many do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted May 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 Just now, 42nite said: Spot on, stops people waiting till the last minute, as many do. Not if they wanted to keep their seat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 25, 2022 Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 1 hour ago, frenchred said: I understand what you are saying but it's nearly always returning fans who book first, I understand this isn't an exact science, they would still renew to keep their seat, I just Dont understand why prices need to go up? Given the cost of living situation it's pretty bizarre tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatchers Posted May 25, 2022 Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 An incentive to renew early and keeping your seat for next season. Much needed cash flow for club while no match day revenue in off season. For those that leave it as late as possible to buy season cards ,have to pay the increase and will not be able to keep their seat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted May 25, 2022 Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 2 hours ago, frenchred said: I understand what you are saying but it's nearly always returning fans who book first, I understand this isn't an exact science, they would still renew to keep their seat, I just Dont understand why prices need to go up? It generates more income Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted May 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 16 minutes ago, Big C said: It generates more income people really wait for the price rise? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted May 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 42 minutes ago, fatchers said: An incentive to renew early and keeping your seat for next season. Much needed cash flow for club while no match day revenue in off season. For those that leave it as late as possible to buy season cards ,have to pay the increase and will not be able to keep their seat. i get that. but why should they pay more? they lose their seat if they had one but why increase the prices? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted May 25, 2022 Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 18 minutes ago, frenchred said: i get that. but why should they pay more? they lose their seat if they had one but why increase the prices? They aren't increasing the prices. Prices from 1st June are the normal price. Buy before 1st June to get the reduced rate. Every company does it nowadays from Easyjet to Great Western Railway. As others have said it guarantees a certain amount of income during a lean time. If they didn't do this everyone would wait until a week before the season to renew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted May 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, Sir Geoff said: They aren't increasing the prices. Prices from 1st June are the normal price. Buy before 1st June to get the reduced rate. Every company does it nowadays from Easyjet to Great Western Railway. As others have said it guarantees a certain amount of income during a lean time. If they didn't do this everyone would wait until a week before the season to renew. That's fair enough but why would everyone wait until a week before? They could keep the seat deadlines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted May 25, 2022 Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 46 minutes ago, frenchred said: That's fair enough but why would everyone wait until a week before? They could keep the seat deadlines Hypothetically. Also why pay for something 3 months before if you don't need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeyed Posted May 25, 2022 Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 2 hours ago, frenchred said: people really wait for the price rise? lol No, but next year's price freeze or "only a tenner more" will be based on the June price, so it will be more next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted May 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Sir Geoff said: Hypothetically. Also why pay for something 3 months before if you don't need to. So you could se ure either the seat you currently have, or the seat you want? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted May 25, 2022 Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 People would just pay last minute if you had prices the same all the way throughout. And I suspect some would plan to renew then not bother. Giving an incentive early doors gets cash rolling in at a time when cash flow is low (ie off season). Pretty simple and sensible really. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted May 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 17 minutes ago, Alex_BCFC said: People would just pay last minute if you had prices the same all the way throughout. And I suspect some would plan to renew then not bother. Giving an incentive early doors gets cash rolling in at a time when cash flow is low (ie off season). Pretty simple and sensible really. i know, i know i know it’s what everyone else has said but all those who wanted to keep their seats or get the best choice would still go early or lose their seat. so keep the seat deadline but do away with the price increase coming up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted May 25, 2022 Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 49 minutes ago, frenchred said: i know, i know i know it’s what everyone else has said but all those who wanted to keep their seats or get the best choice would still go early or lose their seat. so keep the seat deadline but do away with the price increase coming up Not everyone is renewing though. Some are buying for the first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted May 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 10 minutes ago, eardun said: Not everyone is renewing though. Some are buying for the first time. but they can do that now! so why put the price up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laner Posted May 25, 2022 Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 22 minutes ago, frenchred said: but they can do that now! so why put the price up? For all the reasons given in the thread. But as a side question, what do the prices rise to post 1 June when the 'advanced price' is removed? I can't find that anywhere on the website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_b Posted May 25, 2022 Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 20 minutes ago, Laner said: For all the reasons given in the thread. But as a side question, what do the prices rise to post 1 June when the 'advanced price' is removed? I can't find that anywhere on the website. Ah. That they won’t tell you. Because otherwise you might decide it’s worth holding out… they want you to think it’ll rise a ridiculous amount and buy one now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted May 25, 2022 Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 51 minutes ago, frenchred said: but they can do that now! so why put the price up? As others have said, depends how you view it - I prefer to think of it as getting a cheaper price for parting with cash/signing up early. Like a lot of purchases, commit early and get the best deal. Encourages more to commit early which in turn gives the club earlier cash (or committed cash if the DD payment option). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laner Posted May 25, 2022 Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 46 minutes ago, tommy_b said: Ah. That they won’t tell you. Because otherwise you might decide it’s worth holding out… they want you to think it’ll rise a ridiculous amount and buy one now. I've just found the answer. Website updated today says a rise of between £15 and £20. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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