Season ticket sales update

[EBS1980]

http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~2096359,00.html

 

Seems they are selling well :-)

[JustMike]

sshh dont tell Stu ;-)

[teamsaint]

I wonder how many "free" (or very cheap) kids tickets this includes ?

[Smirking_Saint]

Twas the same last year Teamsaint

 

Great sales figures so far, just shows that NC got it right really.

 

I agree that we need to have around the 2/3rds mark, and agree we need a healthy number of season tickets, or at least 2/3rds our maximum attendance which is around 12k.

 

The truth will be in the pudding whether or not we recieve a healthy number of STH's without the outlay of an advertising campaign. As if their is an increase in attendance and STH's it would have been a success however you look at it.

 

 

I think SRS somewhere said that he would concede defeat and apologise if the sales figures for ST's was actually up from last year.

 

SRS/DBP - Mines a Kronenbourg mate

Edited 20 July, 2010 by Smirking_Saint

[Um Bongo]

So any news about Memberships?

[NickG]

Season ticket sales are now well past the 13,000 mark, far in excess of the total number from last year which also included half season ticket sales.

[sotonjoe]

hahahahahahahaha

 

Now the next lol moment will be when SRS quietly lets slip that he has actually purchased one himself after a good month flogging gym memberships.

[teamsaint]

Whether 13000 is a success depends on how you look at it.

 

An increase is good. if the figure includes lots of very cheap lids tix its less good revenue wise, though great for building the fan base.

And it could have been much higher ...........................

[West End Saint]

Glad to see we have more than last season it would have nice to get 15000 + and that should have been achievable but 13000 + is not bad

[Dave Benson Phillips]

Season ticket sales are now well past the 13,000 mark, far in excess of the total number from last year which also included half season ticket sales.

 

Really?

 

I don't get that quote. We had over 13,000 STH's when taking into account half season tickets last year, so I am not sure how they can say that 13,000 is far in excess of..... 13,000.

 

Don't let a good stand-off with SRS cloud your judgement though.

[NickG]

Season ticket sales are now well past the 13,000 mark, far in excess of the total number from last year which also included half season ticket sales.

 

that is a quote from OS not me! lol.

[Dave Benson Phillips]

Season ticket sales are now well past the 13,000 mark, far in excess of the total number from last year which also included half season ticket sales.

 

that is a quote from OS not me! lol.

 

And one which is blatand bullsh!t, considering we had 13,500 STH's after half season tickets.

 

Do we agree on that at least? 13,500 is not far in excess of 13,500

 

Agreed?

[NickG]

I know this is a difficult morning for you, but they don't say how many sold.

 

They say "well past". And "far in Excess" of last years total (inc half season tickets)

 

Therefore what I understand from that is we have sold significantly more than we did both this time last year and also including the half season ticket sales.

 

Looks like the inpsired decision (and the publicity of it!) not to offer half season tickets has brought those into the fold with full season tickets.

 

Surely you must congratulate NC!!!

[Chez]

is this a significant rise? It doesn't seem all that significant to me considering the side we have now (and the potential title challenge) compared with the side we had last July.

[View From The Top]

Did we not have a H4H bet regarding season tickets sales SRS? A £10 I believe.

 

Feel free to post up when you've had your donation.

[Georgie]

Did we not have a H4H bet regarding season tickets sales SRS? A £10 I believe.

 

Feel free to post up when you've had your donation.

 

I also had a bet with him. I mentioned it on the other season tik thread, no reply yet however, hmm. He is probably trying to come up with an excuse as to why he hasn't lost the bet!

[NickG]

he didn't, OS is lying.

[Third Division South Days]

With more than 2 weeks left and perhaps a couple of more signings may well be close to 50% of the gate being ST holders. So much for the twaddle posted on here re withdrawal of the instalment plan.

[Doctoroncall]

is this a significant rise? It doesn't seem all that significant to me considering the side we have now (and the potential title challenge) compared with the side we had last July.

 

Agree, but with nearly three weeks left to purchase a ST, if the 15,000 mark is achieved I would rate that as significant and it looks a distinct possibility.

[sotonjoe]

I think SRS should make his donation using one of those big fat comedy cheques and take a piccy to post on here.

[Dave Benson Phillips]

he didn't, OS is lying.

 

Did we or did we not have 13.5k STH's last season after half season tickets.

 

Is the current figure ( over 13k ) far in excess of 13.5k ? Simple yes or no will suffice.

[View From The Top]

With more than 2 weeks left and perhaps a couple of more signings may well be close to 50% of the gate being ST holders. So much for the twaddle posted on here re withdrawal of the instalment plan.

 

It's not twaddle. I know of two families (mum, dad a 2 kids and mum, dad and 3 kids) who couldn't access the cash for the renewal prices in less than a month as they'd always used the instalment plan. They've had to give up their season tickets.

[paris]

Funny how some are not happy with this strange very strange .....

[View From The Top]

Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't the fat gym membership seller reckon that we'd get nowhere near last seasons figures?

[Dave Benson Phillips]

It's not twaddle. I know of two families (mum, dad a 2 kids and mum, dad and 3 kids) who couldn't access the cash for the renewal prices in less than a month as they'd always used the instalment plan. They've had to give up their season tickets.

 

And I know of many people, including myself that were shafted through the removal, and several people that have PM'd me saying they agree etc... but understandably not wanting to put their heads above the parapit on here.

[Toomer]

My take on it is, we have sold more STs than this time last year.

[Chez]

With more than 2 weeks left and perhaps a couple of more signings may well be close to 50% of the gate being ST holders. So much for the twaddle posted on here re withdrawal of the instalment plan.

 

Can you clarify what you mean about twaddle as I was certainly one of those unhappy with that decision. Are you saying that the posts suggesting this decision would not help fans buy tickets twaddle? Or was it the posts suggesting this decision went against the clubs charter twaddle?

[Thedelldays]

stu said we would be lucky to sell 9000...or words to that effect..

 

lol, stu knows everything

[S-Clarke]

stu said we would be lucky to sell 9000...or words to that effect..

 

lol, stu knows everything

 

he's been made to look a prize tool this morning.

[Ewell]

I think the key point here is how many season ticket holders have not renewed because of a lack of an installment plan?For me if there is just 1 case then that is a shame and SRS/DBP has won this argument.

 

We were always going to get more sales this year due to our investment, potential to achieve, and the return of the feel good factor, after all we did win a trophy last season!

 

I really fail to understand the hostility shown. Having more options for fans to pay for their season ticket is a no brainer and the club are missing a trick here. I think it is for certain they would have had more sales if they gave people the option to pay for their season ticket over the season.

[Chez]

I think the key point here is how many season ticket holders have not renewed because of a lack of an installment plan?For me if there is just 1 case then that is a shame and SRS/DBP has won this argument.

 

We were always going to get more sales this year due to our investment, potential to achieve, and the return of the feel good factor, after all we did win a trophy last season!

 

I really fail to understand the hostility shown. Having more options for fans to pay for their season ticket is a no brainer and the club are missing a trick here. I think it is for certain they would have had more sales if they gave people the option to pay for their season ticket over the season.

 

A voice of reason at last.

[Colinjb]

So much for the doom and gloom. Just goes to show, he who shouts loudest doesn't shout for everyone. Here's looking forward to a great season.

[niceandfriendly]

he's been made to look a prize tool this morning.

 

You mean, he's been made to look an even bigger prize tool this morning. And now he's desperately hanging onto the fact that we've sold the same amount as last years total, as if that's something for Cortese to be ashamed about. Weirdo.

 

Good figure, 13k. what do we reckon the final total will be? 14.5k if we get a few more signings, or is that too ambitious?

[niceandfriendly]

So much for the doom and gloom. Just goes to show, he who shouts loudest doesn't shout for everyone. Here's looking forward to a great season.

 

Hear hear Colin.

[miserableoldgit]

stu said we would be lucky to sell 9000...or words to that effect..

 

lol, stu knows everything

He has massaged his estimates so many times that he is able to pick a particular post to suit any argument.

[miserableoldgit]

stu said we would be lucky to sell 9000...or words to that effect..

 

lol, stu knows everything

 

It was actually "half of 15000" at one point, but then I am being selective.

[landford.saint]

I hate to to do this but I have to agree with DBP's . Last season including 1/2 season tickets we did indeed have 13,500. So unless current sales are 13,900 or so I cant see them being significantly higher at this moment in time. However with 3 weeks to go there is the distinct possibillity they might just reach 15,000. Well over last year.

[Dave Benson Phillips]

 

Dress it up anyway you want, I estimated a bit low based on what has been sold, it doesn't take away the fact the club could have had many more season ticket holders.

 

Oh, and for the record, I am actually quite pleased that the numbers are so high, because it's a big two fingers up at Cortese who showed himself to not want STH's , so no dissapointment here.

[Wadge]

We have done well to sell 13,000 plus, but with an installment plan it is safe to say we would have sold more. But there we go hey ho.

[Saint_Jonny]

You can spin any situation around to suit your antianythingstooeydoesntlike agenda cant you. Enjoy the gym loner boy

[miserableoldgit]

 

Dress it up anyway you want, I estimated a bit low based on what has been sold, it doesn't take away the fact the club could have had many more season ticket holders.

 

Oh, and for the record, I am actually quite pleased that the numbers are so high, because it's a big two fingers up at Cortese who showed himself to not want STH's , so no dissapointment here.

Well done Stu! When it comes to "spinning" a story, Alistair Campbell, Peter Mandelson, Comical Ali and Andy Android should all fall at the feet of the master!!

[Third Division South Days]

Can you clarify what you mean about twaddle as I was certainly one of those unhappy with that decision. Are you saying that the posts suggesting this decision would not help fans buy tickets twaddle? Or was it the posts suggesting this decision went against the clubs charter twaddle?

 

The decision to withdraw the plan obviously had an effect and some people had to make other arrangements and unfortunately, a very small minority I suggest, some felt that they had to let their tickets go. What was posted on this Forum in many instances was twaddle(forecasting STs sale of less than 8000, and so called marketing experts on here pontificating how it should be done for instance). What however I find more disturbing is that some some posters want to twist every issue into what appears a hate campaign against NC. Critisism may be justified (not hundreds of obsessive posts by some on this issue were not needed) but I look at our football club now and where it was 12 months ago and on balance I know where I'd rather be.

[Chez]

if we have lost just a single ST holder due the short notice removal of the payment plan then its not hey ho IMO its ****ing bad news. Last years season ticket holders were supporting the club at its lowest point for some time. Those type of fans should all have been embraced by the ownership not treated with such total disregard.

[Chez]

The decision to withdraw the plan obviously had an effect and some people had to make other arrangements and unfortunately, a very small minority I suggest, some felt that they had to let their tickets go. What was posted on this Forum in many instances was twaddle(forecasting STs sale of less than 8000, and so called marketing experts on here pontificating how it should be done for instance). What however I find more disturbing is that some some posters want to twist every issue into what appears a hate campaign against NC. Critisism may be justified (not hundreds of obsessive posts by some on this issue were not needed) but I look at our football club now and where it was 12 months ago and on balance I know where I'd rather be.

 

I can't argue with any of that. I certainly didn't forcast lower ST sales. I also appreciate where we are compared to last year. NC certainly isn't perfect though, but what chairman is?

[northam soul]

You can continue the Stu bashing all you like but at the end of the day he is right that the club will not get as many season ticket holders as they would have if they had offered an installment plan. It doesnt bother me personally as i am a rich bugger but i do know of a couple of people who have not renewed because of this. Will all those who didnt still hand over the equivalent cash throughout a season, nobody will know.

[paris]

Quote >Oh, and for the record, I am actually quite pleased that the numbers are so high, because it's a big two fingers up at Cortese who showed himself to not want STH's , so no dissapointment here.

 

Your actually green with envy ,please do try to get some help...

[Third Division South Days]

I can't argue with any of that. I certainly didn't forcast lower ST sales. I also appreciate where we are compared to last year. NC certainly isn't perfect though, but what chairman is?

 

I think there is one thing that everyone can agree about is that NC is definitely running the show and he only has to answer to one man.

[buctootim]

I can't argue with any of that. I certainly didn't forcast lower ST sales. I also appreciate where we are compared to last year. NC certainly isn't perfect though, but what chairman is?

 

The club were looking for a marketing director to head up ticketing (amongst other things). Now he is in place maybe it will be reintroduced next year.

[buctootim]

NC is definitely running the show and he only has to answer to one man.

 

and its not Stu

[Junior Mullet]

I agree that it is sad that some decent fans will not be able to get a ST this year but they have their fellow supporters to blame not the club. Personally I am glad the club is not wasting money chasing people that can't pay.

 

What does annoy me though is the way the club did not make their announcement sooner. That way those fans who would find it hard to obtain a credit card offering interest free credit for 9 months or a year could have put some money aside or made alternative arrangements. Fact is they were given no time at all which to me sucks.