[trickytrevsfanclub]

If membership cards are given the same window to buy as ST's for future big games then I can see a drop in ST sales.

If a membership card is only a tenner but it gives equal rights in buying big match tickets as it did with the Derby game then there may be plenty of current or potential ST purchasers who will think what's the point.

Then there is the situation where thousands of membership cards are sold and there are then more ST and membership card holders than there are tickets for the match.

This board will go into meltdown if that happens.

[Spireiteboy155]

trickytrevsfanclub, on 17 January 2015 - 11:50 AM, said:

If membership cards are given the same window to buy as ST's for future big games then I can see a drop in ST sales.

If a membership card is only a tenner but it gives equal rights in buying big match tickets as it did with the Derby game then there may be plenty of current or potential ST purchasers who will think what's the point.

Then there is the situation where thousands of membership cards are sold and there are then more ST and membership card holders than there are tickets for the match.

This board will go into meltdown if that happens.

Fair point. I dont have a ST due to work wtc. It would t be financially viable. But do have membership card. I was delighted to be able to get my ticket early. It was a little u expected!
I can inly assume that the relatively short turnaround and large number of tickets prompted this as it's not been standard.

[Bonnyman]

Whats the point in having a membership card if it does not carry some form of reward a membership card carries no seat guarantee or reduced prices on seating so it has to have some benefit

[Spireite-Karl]

Loyalty cards with a points system is the only fair way to go imo

[Paul Fisher]

trickytrevsfanclub, on 17 January 2015 - 11:50 AM, said:

If membership cards are given the same window to buy as ST's for future big games then I can see a drop in ST sales.

If a membership card is only a tenner but it gives equal rights in buying big match tickets as it did with the Derby game then there may be plenty of current or potential ST purchasers who will think what's the point.

Then there is the situation where thousands of membership cards are sold and there are then more ST and membership card holders than there are tickets for the match.

This board will go into meltdown if that happens.

Limit the amount of membership cards?

[metallilad]

trickytrevsfanclub, on 17 January 2015 - 11:50 AM, said:

If membership cards are given the same window to buy as ST's for future big games then I can see a drop in ST sales.

If a membership card is only a tenner but it gives equal rights in buying big match tickets as it did with the Derby game then there may be plenty of current or potential ST purchasers who will think what's the point.

Then there is the situation where thousands of membership cards are sold and there are then more ST and membership card holders than there are tickets for the match.

This board will go into meltdown if that happens.

They could always fill the corners in. .........

[firedodger]

trickytrevsfanclub, on 17 January 2015 - 11:50 AM, said:

If membership cards are given the same window to buy as ST's for future big games then I can see a drop in ST sales.

If a membership card is only a tenner but it gives equal rights in buying big match tickets as it did with the Derby game then there may be plenty of current or potential ST purchasers who will think what's the point.

Then there is the situation where thousands of membership cards are sold and there are then more ST and membership card holders than there are tickets for the match.

This board will go into meltdown if that happens.

I hope the club will have thought of this mate, I'm guessing the way they have handled this game won't set a precedent.

[JonB]

Darcy Sarto, on 17 January 2015 - 12:00 PM, said:

Limit the amount of membership cards?

This is what they did with the original loyalty cards if I remember correctly.

This post has been edited by JonB: 17 January 2015 - 12:15 PM

[Westbars Spireite]

trickytrevsfanclub, on 17 January 2015 - 11:50 AM, said:

If membership cards are given the same window to buy as ST's for future big games then I can see a drop in ST sales.

If a membership card is only a tenner but it gives equal rights in buying big match tickets as it did with the Derby game then there may be plenty of current or potential ST purchasers who will think what's the point.

Then there is the situation where thousands of membership cards are sold and there are then more ST and membership card holders than there are tickets for the match.

This board will go into meltdown if that happens.

I don't see it. Season ticket holder's main incentive is the same seat at a reduced rate.

[metallilad]

Westbars Spireite, on 17 January 2015 - 12:15 PM, said:

I don't see it. Season ticket holder's main incentive is the same seat at a reduced rate.

I bought my season ticket to ensure that I have a seat in the ground. I like where I sit so I "buy my seat" for the season. Everything else is just a bonus.

[Siberian Spireite]

metallilad, on 17 January 2015 - 12:19 PM, said:

I bought my season ticket to ensure that I have a seat in the ground. I like where I sit so I "buy my seat" for the season. Everything else is just a bonus.

Surely just release to ST holders first, then members, then general sale?

[Westbars Spireite]

Siberian Spireite, on 17 January 2015 - 12:21 PM, said:

Surely just release to ST holders first, then members, then general sale?

It should be if demand will exceed supply for the two groups.

[Spireiteboy155]

Erwan dsihounou, on 17 January 2015 - 11:55 AM, said:

Whats the point in having a membership card if it does not carry some form of reward a membership card carries no seat guarantee or reduced prices on seating so it has to have some benefit

Totally agree. I bought one hoping for first dibs after ST holders. That's suit me fine.

[longeatonspireite]

Siberian Spireite, on 17 January 2015 - 12:21 PM, said:

Surely just release to ST holders first, then members, then general sale?

Easy

[Ernie Ernie Ernie]

Darcy Sarto, on 17 January 2015 - 12:00 PM, said:

Limit the amount of membership cards?

Just sell to members, after ST holders, so in effect they have second priority etc

[Fan28]

Ernie Ernie Ernie, on 17 January 2015 - 01:53 PM, said:

Just sell to members, after ST holders, so in effect they have second priority etc

I think that's how it has worked in the past, but presumably this time they put them together because there were more tickets available than there are st holders, so it didn't really affect st holders chances of getting a ticket

This post has been edited by Fan28: 17 January 2015 - 04:38 PM

[DIFH]

Westbars Spireite, on 17 January 2015 - 12:15 PM, said:

I don't see it. Season ticket holder's main incentive is the same seat at a reduced rate.

The ticket priority has to have some bearing.

[Spireite-Karl]

Fan28, on 17 January 2015 - 04:35 PM, said:

I think that's how it has worked in the past, but presumably this time they put them together because there were more tickets available than there are st holders, so it didn't really affect st holders chances of getting a ticket

Agreed. I don't see this as the problem.

Dave In Footie Heaven, on 17 January 2015 - 05:01 PM, said:

The ticket priority has to have some bearing.

It has, I agree with you again Dave.

[spireitedave]

I buy a Season Ticket every year - on occasions not getting my monies worth but I know I will have a seat - I simply cannot drive over and queue.

I had a Season Ticket for the 1997 Cup Run and decided then to continue what ever my circumstances.

Anyway as a Founder Member I have my name on my seat !