elhombrecito Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 37 minutes ago, Cardy said: Get this post to Jon Lansdown. It illustrates in two paragraphs why the cheap under 12 Season Ticket system is flawed. People are openly abusing the good intentions of the club and it illustrates why the South Stand has waves of empty seats each match. Cheap season tickets for under 12s is one of the best decisions the Lansdowns have made. These kids are the future of the club, and one of the main reasons our support is growing year on year despite abject on field perfmances. It's either that or we become like the 15ers where the average age of supporter is growing every year. If we were selling out every week and people couldn't get tickets because of unused season tickets then maybe you'd have a point. I'm willing to bet that the main reason that there's so many empty seats in the South Stand each week is because people buy the cheapest season ticket available, and then thanks to our horseshoe concourse, go and sit in the more expensive seats. Rather then there being some mythical thousands of under 12 tickets that are never used. 12 1 1 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 Surely rovers and city home same nite not going happen due to old bill. And would think city be on TV so one game will be changed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 13 minutes ago, Rocking Red Cyril said: Surely rovers and city home same nite not going happen due to old bill. And would think city be on TV so one game will be changed The 15ers are playing on Wednesday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 38 minutes ago, elhombrecito said: The 15ers are playing on Wednesday. Beeb still says Tuesday. But it is past midnight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 3 hours ago, Bobby girl said: Wow some of you need to take a good look at yourselves for the disgusting way j you are acting re childrens tickets. Talk about toys out of prams, just because those seats are in SS. Children get free shirt, shock horror, grown adults don’t like it. No what happens is people buy the children's season ticket for 50 quid and then pay the ten pounds to upgrade the free shirt for an adult shirt. So essentially they are paying 10 quid to reserve a seat next to themselves (adult shirt costs 50 quid) in the hope that when we get a big game, they can upgrade that ticket for one of their mates who rarely ever go. It's a great initiative for people like me who genuinely bring their child, however it is a system that is open to abuse and IS abused as seen on this thread. Do you happen to be one of these people? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 5 hours ago, REDOXO said: Beeb still says Tuesday. But it is past midnight. Official now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedorDead BCFC Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 (edited) 4 hours ago, W-S-M Seagull said: No what happens is people buy the children's season ticket for 50 quid and then pay the ten pounds to upgrade the free shirt for an adult shirt. So essentially they are paying 10 quid to reserve a seat next to themselves (adult shirt costs 50 quid) in the hope that when we get a big game, they can upgrade that ticket for one of their mates who rarely ever go. It's a great initiative for people like me who genuinely bring their child, however it is a system that is open to abuse and IS abused as seen on this thread. Do you happen to be one of these people? Some may do, but not me. Plus I pay £100 not £50 for my granddaughters ST. Saturdays we drag her along in the hope that she starts enjoying it. Night games the Mrs miss out and my son in law takes place who also pays membership. Like I said it was a genuine question to ask why can’t they allow an upgrade. But some of the comments are like I plan it every year in the hope of one big game, or a free shirt which would be more expensive than buying one direct. Like I said some may do, but not me. Edited January 9 by RedorDead BCFC 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 6 hours ago, W-S-M Seagull said: It's a great initiative for people like me who genuinely bring their child, however it is a system that is open to abuse and IS abused as seen on this thread. Do you happen to be one of these people? It's not really "abuse" is it - City are usually (or have been, in my previous experience) more than happy to upgrade as long as you pay the extra. This has been going on quite happily for years. What's the difference between upgrading in a likely sell-out v. West Ham or a dull league game v. Preston, for example? Nothing to see here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 1 minute ago, CyderInACan said: It's not really "abuse" is it - City are usually (or have been, in my previous experience) more than happy to upgrade as long as you pay the extra. This has been going on quite happily for years. What's the difference between upgrading in a likely sell-out v. West Ham or a dull league game v. Preston, for example? Nothing to see here. Nothing to see here because you're also one of the ones thats abusing the initiative? The fact is because it's being abused and seats are sold but not used the club are losing out on money. Roughly I spend between 500-700 per season at Ashton Gate on top of my tickets. That's a lot of money for the club to be missing out on when you times it by x amount. That's why premier league clubs have all the ticket exchanges or will buy tickets back. Because if a seat is sold but not used, they lose money. I'm glad the club are now clamping down on this. Hopefully those who hold such seats will give them up in the future and fans will actually be able to buy a ticket in the SS. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 Just now, W-S-M Seagull said: Nothing to see here because you're also one of the ones thats abusing the initiative? The fact is because it's being abused and seats are sold but not used the club are losing out on money. Roughly I spend between 500-700 per season at Ashton Gate on top of my tickets. That's a lot of money for the club to be missing out on when you times it by x amount. That's why premier league clubs have all the ticket exchanges or will buy tickets back. Because if a seat is sold but not used, they lose money. I'm glad the club are now clamping down on this. Hopefully those who hold such seats will give them up in the future and fans will actually be able to buy a ticket in the SS. Not to pick on you per se WSMS but have you and all the people who are constantly upset about this perceived issue engaged with @phantom or anyone else who meets with the club regularly to raise this as an item to discuss with them? Also Mods - maybe this subject could have its own thread? Because so many threads are now getting ruined by people complaining about ST holders and the South Stand and possible behaviours that are happening. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 Just now, W-S-M Seagull said: Nothing to see here because you're also one of the ones thats abusing the initiative? I have, in the past, taken advantage of the opportunity to upgrade yes. But seeing as City were always happy to oblige, in no way can I agree with you that it constitutes "abuse" - that is a ridiculous suggestion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 (edited) 10 hours ago, elhombrecito said: Cheap season tickets for under 12s is I'm willing to bet that the main reason that there's so many empty seats in the South Stand each week is because people buy the cheapest season ticket available, and then thanks to our horseshoe concourse, go and sit in the more expensive seats. Rather then there being some mythical thousands of under 12 tickets that are never used. I cant say that is the sole reason but I know a number with South stand SCs who go wandering over to the Lansdown. They have to walk past stewards to do so. Edited January 9 by Natchfever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 11 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said: Nothing to see here because you're also one of the ones thats abusing the initiative? The fact is because it's being abused and seats are sold but not used the club are losing out on money. Roughly I spend between 500-700 per season at Ashton Gate on top of my tickets. That's a lot of money for the club to be missing out on when you times it by x amount. That's why premier league clubs have all the ticket exchanges or will buy tickets back. Because if a seat is sold but not used, they lose money. I'm glad the club are now clamping down on this. Hopefully those who hold such seats will give them up in the future and fans will actually be able to buy a ticket in the SS. I have a season ticket as does my daughter and nephew and his mate, (Lansdown) I can’t make every game so as the driver, if i can’t go, they cant go, which will leave 4 empty seats. I’m sure im not the only one who’s like this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 3 hours ago, RedorDead BCFC said: Some may do, but not me. Plus I pay £100 not £50 for my granddaughters ST. Saturdays we drag her along in the hope that she starts enjoying it. Night games the Mrs miss out and my son in law takes place who also pays membership. Like I said it was a genuine question to ask why can’t they allow an upgrade. But some of the comments are like I plan it every year in the hope of one big game, or a free shirt which would be more expensive than buying one direct. Like I said some may do, but not me. Ignore him, he's a troll. It was clear what you were saying, and it makes complete sense. He's either wilfully misunderstanding you or he's just not that bright. Either way, as I said, your situation makes complete sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 16 minutes ago, Natchfever said: I cant say that is the sole reason but I know a number with South stand SCs who go wandering over to the Lansdown. They have to walk past stewards to do so. Would explain the random groups of men who end up in the family stand- it’s certainly more noticeable on an evening game. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 You'll all be delighted to hear that I've logged in, and it now seems to be physically impossible to purchase a child's season ticket for this game, and upgrade it to an adult ticket. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted January 9 Author Report Share Posted January 9 1 minute ago, elhombrecito said: You'll all be delighted to hear that I've logged in, and it now seems to be physically impossible to purchase a child's season ticket for this game, and upgrade it to an adult ticket. I’ve logged in and although my kids are showing as associated to me on my profile their seats aren’t available for me to purchase! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 1 minute ago, Silvio Dante said: I’ve logged in and although my kids are showing as associated to me on my profile their seats aren’t available for me to purchase! Ive logged in but my seat doesnt appear available at all, though others are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redinthehead Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 2 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: I’ve logged in and although my kids are showing as associated to me on my profile their seats aren’t available for me to purchase! One of my kids is available but the other isn't for some odd reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciderhead433 Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 1 minute ago, Leveller said: Ive logged in but my seat doesnt appear available at all, though others are? Same here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 2 minutes ago, Leveller said: Ive logged in but my seat doesnt appear available at all, though others are? Bottom of screen reserve your seat? I couldbt see a way initially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Ciderhead433 said: Same here 4 minutes ago, Redinthehead said: One of my kids is available but the other isn't for some odd reason. 5 minutes ago, Leveller said: Ive logged in but my seat doesnt appear available at all, though others are? go to the ticket information section, in the BCFC V West Ham section there is a red link below which says "click here to purchase your reserved seat" it should take you to your ticket Edited January 9 by exAtyeoMax 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galley is our king Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 38 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said: Nothing to see here because you're also one of the ones thats abusing the initiative? The fact is because it's being abused and seats are sold but not used the club are losing out on money. Roughly I spend between 500-700 per season at Ashton Gate on top of my tickets. That's a lot of money for the club to be missing out on when you times it by x amount. That's why premier league clubs have all the ticket exchanges or will buy tickets back. Because if a seat is sold but not used, they lose money. I'm glad the club are now clamping down on this. Hopefully those who hold such seats will give them up in the future and fans will actually be able to buy a ticket in the SS. Sorry mate, usually agree with you but you are talking about the next generation of City supporters and if only say 25% go on to be regular future supporters, it's definitely worth it (IMHO). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 13 minutes ago, Barrs Court Red said: Would explain the random groups of men who end up in the family stand- it’s certainly more noticeable on an evening game. Bit out of order going in there I reckon as there are other untaken seats in the Lansdown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 5 minutes ago, exAtyeoMax said: go to the ticket information section, in the BCFC V West Ham section there is a red link below which says "click here to purchase your reserved seat" it should take you to your ticket Thanks. Alternatively, if you go in via the link in the recent email from the club, it takes you to the option to buy your regular seat. I initially went in to the available seats, which are presumably those not held by season ticket holders. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 Got my tickets but no confirmation email !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh1t_ref_again Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 I buy 3 adult season tickets each year and my friends pay me back, I always buy any extra tickets, but they seem to have changed it now I can ony buy my ticket under the reserved tickets and not the other ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattjb Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 3 minutes ago, TV Tom said: Got my tickets but no confirmation email !!!!! Same here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 (edited) 16 minutes ago, exAtyeoMax said: go to the ticket information section, in the BCFC V West Ham section there is a red link below which says "click here to purchase your reserved seat" it should take you to your ticket Thanks for that , I was going round in circles. Even then and Error message came up every time I tried to pay , switched from Google to Safari and it worked . aaannndd relax but waiting for the email ...... Edited January 9 by 1960maaan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted January 9 Author Report Share Posted January 9 15 minutes ago, exAtyeoMax said: go to the ticket information section, in the BCFC V West Ham section there is a red link below which says "click here to purchase your reserved seat" it should take you to your ticket Yep takes it to mine and two linked accounts but not my two kids ones which are also linked. Phone call incoming… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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