Clutton Caveman Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 On 23/06/2023 at 11:32, OneTeamInBristol said: I think it's going to be a bigger number than some think. Personally I don't need an alternative but I will be requesting a physical season ticket because I want one. Queues will be longer as people rarely get the app properly open before they reach the turnstyle. Same as people using boarding passes on their phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 So basically it’s not ready. . . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, Dollymarie said: So basically it’s not ready. . . I look forward to receiving my O'Neills printer in the post shortly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, Dollymarie said: So basically it’s not ready. . . Well, Season Tickets will be digital from the very first game, so I guess it is ready, they just want to limit the amount of people using it for the first few games. Seems sensible to me 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 Isn't that saying the individual match tickets will be print at home? So they introduce digital tickets to season tickets in phase one. Then phase two sees individual match tickets issued digitally. It helps break up the need for any support if/when issues arise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, elhombrecito said: Well, Season Tickets will be digital from the very first game, so I guess it is ready, they just want to limit the amount of people using it for the first few games. Seems sensible to me Yes, I’ve just checked with the club, and you are right 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 26 minutes ago, pillred said: The vast majority of over 65s will probably not have a smartphone though which you basically need unless you print your ticket at home and you would be surprised how many "older" people have not got a printer as well, personally for the small cost of sending out a physical card I'm disappointed it can't continue though from the club's point of view it makes sense. Smartphones have been around for over fifteen years, so I'd be shocked if that was the case. I'd say the majority of over 65s will have a smartphone. Both my parents do, and have done for many years. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, elhombrecito said: Well, Season Tickets will be digital from the very first game, so I guess it is ready, they just want to limit the amount of people using it for the first few games. Seems sensible to me Does it say specifically that this is just for advanced sales. (Apparently it does) Edited June 28, 2023 by Bristol Rob Answered in an earlier post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westonred Posted June 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 I have nearly every season ticket card or booklet since the 70's i have them as a keepsake. I do not have a printer at home to print the 1st four matches and also i do not have a Google Wallet so i shall be asking for a season card to be sent out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC1512 Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 Just a heads up people. Although they’re call print at home, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PRINT THEM. So if you haven’t got a printer don’t panic! They work fine by just scanning the barcode from phone. All cup games worked fine for me last season. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuber Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 On 23/06/2023 at 15:36, hertsexile said: There now seems to be app for everything! Hopefully any new season ticket app will work better than the BCFC app which kept crashing! That aside I am fed up with being told you will need to download the app What ever happened to good old customer service and someone to speak too instead of a robot ! Should in theory be able to link it to apple pay and Google pay respectively. Then uninstall the city app. I barely bother with cards anymore personally - even my gym membership is on Google Pay now! Hopefully means I don't have to worry about leaving my season ticket at home ever again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!james Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 6 minutes ago, westonred said: I have nearly every season ticket card or booklet since the 70's i have them as a keepsake. I do not have a printer at home to print the 1st four matches and also i do not have a Google Wallet so i shall be asking for a season card to be sent out Can you not just download Google wallet if you have an Android phone? Pretty handy app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuber Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 14 minutes ago, elhombrecito said: Smartphones have been around for over fifteen years, so I'd be shocked if that was the case. I'd say the majority of over 65s will have a smartphone. Both my parents do, and have done for many years. Even where they don't - as someone who has setup multiple pensioners on smartphones (due to the demographic on my street); My personal recommendation is to use a simply basic android skin setup on a refurbished Google Pixel 4/4a. Doesn't cost much (£80-£125 up front, £6-8pm 18-month Sim-only contracts) and fast enough for near all use cases and fantastic third party support. Especially where they they are using older 3G models (Vodafone are shutting down older networks locally, not sure on time frame). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westonred Posted June 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 9 minutes ago, !james said: Can you not just download Google wallet if you have an Android phone? Pretty handy app Right ive downl;oaded it wish me luck :laugh: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 What could possibly go wrong . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!james Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, westonred said: Right ive downl;oaded it wish me luck Good luck! It should be fairly simple, but feel free to ask if any issues! I use it for all my supermarket loyalty cards and gig tickets. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 21 minutes ago, westonred said: I have nearly every season ticket card or booklet since the 70's i have them as a keepsake. I do not have a printer at home to print the 1st four matches and also i do not have a Google Wallet so i shall be asking for a season card to be sent out Why do you need a printer, if you've got a season card. The first four matches are included in your digital card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 hour ago, pillred said: The vast majority of over 65s will probably not have a smartphone though which you basically need unless you print your ticket at home and you would be surprised how many "older" people have not got a printer as well, personally for the small cost of sending out a physical card I'm disappointed it can't continue though from the club's point of view it makes sense. Completely wrong. 67% of over-65s now own a smartphone. https://www.statista.com/statistics/300402/smartphone-usage-in-the-uk-by-age/ Must admit, other than for the very elderly, I have limited patience with some of the Luddite attitudes on display here. Today’s pensioners have lived a third of their lives in the internet age. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 9 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: Completely wrong. 67% of over-65s now own a smartphone. https://www.statista.com/statistics/300402/smartphone-usage-in-the-uk-by-age/ Must admit, other than for the very elderly, I have limited patience with some of the Luddite attitudes on display here. Today’s pensioners have lived a third of their lives in the internet age. There are over 11 million over 65's in the UK so if 33% don't have a smartphone that's still a considerable number in the millions. In fact I make that 3,630,000 over 65's who don't have a smartphone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 I laugh at all these comments about over 65's not being able to cope, I'm in my seventies and all my friends have smartphones, I know some younger people who struggle with tech. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 guess we won’t get to see this sort of content any more then….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted June 28, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Nogbad the Bad said: There are over 11 million over 65's in the UK so if 33% don't have a smartphone that's still a considerable number in the millions. In fact I make that 3,630,000 over 65's who don't have a smartphone. Valid point, but I would say it needs more context to these figures How many are fit to use anything (are they in a home / hospice etc) I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 3 hours ago, elhombrecito said: Smartphones have been around for over fifteen years, so I'd be shocked if that was the case. I'd say the majority of over 65s will have a smartphone. Both my parents do, and have done for many years. My dad and his brothers 3 of them are over 65 none of them have or know how to use a smart phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 Will fans who are unable to attend matches be able to let a friend use their season ticket without lending them their phone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 3 hours ago, Fuber said: Should in theory be able to link it to apple pay and Google pay respectively. Then uninstall the city app. I barely bother with cards anymore personally - even my gym membership is on Google Pay now! Hopefully means I don't have to worry about leaving my season ticket at home ever again! Don't forget your phone then :laugh:. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 2 hours ago, ChippenhamRed said: Completely wrong. 67% of over-65s now own a smartphone. https://www.statista.com/statistics/300402/smartphone-usage-in-the-uk-by-age/ Must admit, other than for the very elderly, I have limited patience with some of the Luddite attitudes on display here. Today’s pensioners have lived a third of their lives in the internet age. It's not a Luddite attitude, I am very internet savvy but have a simple phone for calls and texts and I'm sure a lot of people are the same, also they are not exactly cheap to buy plus the cost of the contract, and that still leaves a third of the supporters over 65 according to your stats that have no digital wallet etc that's a fair few people who will all be inconvenienced, there is also the fact of proving your status to secure a discount at the bar which means having to print a physical ticket to show I would quite happily pay the extra for an actual season or membership card for that very reason one day there will be kids of 16 laughing at you as you fail to grasp what they see as something simple, think I'm wrong just wait and see. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 On 25/06/2023 at 20:36, Bristol Rob said: I don't buy the 'elderly' argument any more. The Internet has been relatively commonplace since the mid 90s, and whilst we might have one or two people who haven't considered, after over a quarter of a century of opportunity, to engage with technology age has never been a barrier. Marty McFly only went back 30 years! I can back this up, in my job I see quite elderly people (75+) paying for their shopping with a banking app on their phone or Apple watch. Yes some have cards, but not many at all in that age group pay by cash which surprises me. I guess the days of queuing for their pension at the post Office are largely gone now due to closures etc. They are paid online so bank online. Surely for many tapping their phone on the reader wont be any different? Obviously there will be some exceptions who won't/can't manage the technology but if they need that much he[p and support to attend matches they will most probably have someone with them anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 hour ago, myol'man said: Will fans who are unable to attend matches be able to let a friend use their season ticket without lending them their phone? Yes, most certainly. Its been mentioned on this thread or other threads previously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted June 28, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 5 hours ago, westonred said: I have nearly every season ticket card or booklet since the 70's i have them as a keepsake. I do not have a printer at home to print the 1st four matches and also i do not have a Google Wallet so i shall be asking for a season card to be sent out Out of interest do you have an Android or IOS phone? (This is also information for others) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westonred Posted June 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, phantom said: Out of interest do you have an Android or IOS phone? (This is also information for others) I have an Android mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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