Redrobbin Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Does anyone know when these go on general sale? Not showing on the website as yet, and only approximately two weeks away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Burnley game only went on sale a week before, the suggestion was that this was because they weren't sure of the capacity until late in the day due to H&S certificates etc. I would also point out that the game may well sell out to members before making general sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrobbin Posted September 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Ok thanks chip. Let's hope it doesn't for my sake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Ok thanks chip. Let's hope it doesn't for my sake. I'm sure I don't need to remind you of the benefits of membership that easily justify the pricetag assuming you attend 4 games a season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrobbin Posted September 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Yes I was thinking the same Myself. I was a season ticket holder up until a couple of seasons ago and a member before then. Makes sense to regain my membership status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyreds89 Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Do we think the reduced capacity will still be in place could lead to an additional 1500 tickets more than in the first 3 home games?! Up to 16.5k? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrobbin Posted September 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 I will of course welcome any increase in capacity. As this will boost my chance of gaining tickets. Surely though the club must set aside a number of tickets for non members or non season ticket holders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 I will of course welcome any increase in capacity. As this will boost my chance of gaining tickets. Surely though the club must set aside a number of tickets for non members or non season ticket holders? No, the remaining tickets are sold to members first and non-members get what's left - if there are any.Why don't you just buy a membership and then you won't have to worry about it? £20 for a fiver off per game, AND priority, so four games and it's paid for itself. No-brainier surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 I will of course welcome any increase in capacity. As this will boost my chance of gaining tickets. Surely though the club must set aside a number of tickets for non members or non season ticket holders? Why should they if demand exceeds supply for members (who've shelled out) ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrobbin Posted September 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Why should they if demand exceeds supply for members (who've shelled out) ?How about the first time supporter, or the dad who wants to take his kids to see the city for their first time. Is it wait a season or two more chap? I will be puchasing a member card for myself and two of my sons. So that is in fact a £60.00outlay without the guarantee of a ticket for the reading game. Or any other, if as you say demand exceeds supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 How about the first time supporter, or the dad who wants to take his kids to see the city for their first time. Is it wait a season or two more chap? I will be puchasing a member card for myself and two of my sons. So that is in fact a £60.00outlay without the guarantee of a ticket for the reading game. Or any other, if as you say demand exceeds supply. There are no easy answers redrobbin and I agree it is unfortunate for the scenarios you mention. But if there was no membership scheme at all, the club would be criticised for failing to identify its loyal supporters during a time when capacity is limited. If they reserved a small number for non-members, that wouldn't be fair on those who have shelled out for membership. The other benefit of the scheme is that it ensures the right people get tickets should we draw Man Utd at home in the cup, or reach Wembley, when "day trippers" might otherwise get tickets ahead of proper fans (which happened in 2008).On balance, I believe a membership scheme is the fairest option at the current time - it also guarantees the club a revenue stream whilst also allowing regular attenders like me to save money overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrobbin Posted September 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 No chip Red. I fully support and understand the membership system. Fully endorsed. As said I was a member for many a seasons before being a season ticket holder. For financal reasons (major home improvements) I had to give up my and my sons season ticket status. I will be purchasing membership cards for myself and the boys. But it's a slight shame that this may not be in place in time for the reading game (a near birthday treat for myself). Oh well fingers crossed! If not MK Dons / Nottingham Forest here we come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 No chip Red. I fully support and understand the membership system. Fully endorsed. As said I was a member for many a seasons before being a season ticket holder. For financal reasons (major home improvements) I had to give up my and my sons season ticket status. I will be purchasing membership cards for myself and the boys. But it's a slight shame that this may not be in place in time for the reading game (a near birthday treat for myself). Oh well fingers crossed! If not MK Dons / Nottingham Forest here we come!You can buy a membership online straight away and then you will have it all sorted ready to buy Reading tickets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrobbin Posted September 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Excellent. Thanks for all your help chip. I'll get on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkeeebles Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Does anyone know when these go on general sale? Not showing on the website as yet, and only approximately two weeks away. How many tickets are you after? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrobbin Posted September 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 How many tickets are you after? I'm after 3 adult tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkeeebles Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 I'm after 3 adult tickets. ah sorry. I've only got an adult and a child available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrobbin Posted September 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 ah sorry. I've only got an adult and a child availableHey thanks, all the same though. Much appreciated. I'm now after 2 adult tickets. One of my lads has dropped out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 You could take the tickets,and simply upgrade the childs to an adult at the ground . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Hey thanks, all the same though. Much appreciated. I'm now after 2 adult tickets. One of my lads has dropped out. You could take the tickets and upgrade the childs to a adults at the ground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkeeebles Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Hey thanks, all the same though. Much appreciated. I'm now after 2 adult tickets. One of my lads has dropped out. no problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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