benjii Posted 14 June, 2011 Share Posted 14 June, 2011 TBF I was always going to get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 14 June, 2011 Share Posted 14 June, 2011 Two customers paying £550 is better than than three paying £330. Don't be swayed by the vocal minority. Really ? discounting programmes, beer, food, merchandise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 14 June, 2011 Share Posted 14 June, 2011 Two customers paying £550 is better than than three paying £330. Don't be swayed by the vocal minority. why not just go the whole way and charge £1200 and tell the other 66% to **** off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 14 June, 2011 Share Posted 14 June, 2011 Fair play you miserable old git! Hope you live long enough to enjoy the season......of course I'm joking. It's all part of the banter and as long as no one takes it too seriously then there's no problem. I hope you do get a S/T and enjoy another promotion. Cheers for that. I'm not sure we can afford another promotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted 14 June, 2011 Share Posted 14 June, 2011 Can we just lock this thread now? We all get the point that the rises were steep, not just for the 60 - 65 year olds. But this seems to be the only thing being discussed. Is anything going to change by us going on about it, probably not. It has got so boring, and no side of the arguement is going to win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andoverian Posted 15 June, 2011 Share Posted 15 June, 2011 Can we just lock this thread now? We all get the point that the rises were steep, not just for the 60 - 65 year olds. But this seems to be the only thing being discussed. Is anything going to change by us going on about it, probably not. It has got so boring, and no side of the arguement is going to win! If your bored Hedgehog go and read something else. Some of us are very interested in this thread as at present we will not be at St Marys this season. I am hoping that the club read the posts and take note of the depth of feeling on the subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimond Geezer Posted 15 June, 2011 Share Posted 15 June, 2011 Really ? discounting programmes, beer, food, merchandise? Is this discount for the over 60's or over 65's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Perrin Posted 15 June, 2011 Share Posted 15 June, 2011 If your bored Hedgehog go and read something else. Some of us are very interested in this thread as at present we will not be at St Marys this season. I am hoping that the club read the posts and take note of the depth of feeling on the subject. You're living on cloud cuckoo-land if you think that. The only stat that they'll take notice of is the number of bums on seats (and it matters not whether these are season tickets or pay on the days). Financially it is better for the club if people buy single tickets, although having a based of season tickets is a risk free form of income and provides operating expenses over fallow months (the summer) or for dips in form. At the end of the day the club have wages to pay, heating bills to pay etc. - it cannot be magic'd out of thin air and one of the areas it comes from is the fans. Get over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader Posted 15 June, 2011 Share Posted 15 June, 2011 (edited) It's interesting note the advantages this generation has had: Didn't fight a war (or have national service) First generation to become "teenagers" and get disposable income Access to free Higher Education Advantage of a cheap property market Advantage of the right to buy council house scheme Ability to buy shares in nationalised industries that we owned Presided over a reduction in working hours Obviously I'm generalising here but in many ways this has been the "lucky" generation. You could also add in that many of them have inherited their parents estates due to lower life expectancy whilst their children will have no such luck. Personally I think this has been a rather moaning generation, keen to ignore the obvious benefits they've had. In this case they cling rather pathetically to a loophole of sexual equality to ensure a concession most of them were not morally entitled to. They seem keen to point out how hard they've worked, forgetting of course that this isn't exclusive to them. It's typical though that once they get something taken away they moan whilst the rest of us struggle with higher property prices and increased job insecurity. Ironic that they should accuse anyone of "I'm alright Jack". You're right - things were much better then. You have forgotten a few other delights we had back then: Diphtheria Smallpox Whooping Cough Polio The 3-day week Devaluation 25% inflation Frankie bloody Vaughan No central heating Tin baths Outside toilets - even at school Knitted swimmers Butlins - if you were lucky Ah - the good old days! Edited 15 June, 2011 by Trader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 15 June, 2011 Share Posted 15 June, 2011 You're living on cloud cuckoo-land if you think that. The only stat that they'll take notice of is the number of bums on seats (and it matters not whether these are season tickets or pay on the days). Financially it is better for the club if people buy single tickets, although having a based of season tickets is a risk free form of income and provides operating expenses over fallow months (the summer) or for dips in form. At the end of the day the club have wages to pay, heating bills to pay etc. - it cannot be magic'd out of thin air and one of the areas it comes from is the fans. Get over it. only correct if team is winning and attendances are good, 5 home defeats on the trot and season ticket shortfalls may be missed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 15 June, 2011 Share Posted 15 June, 2011 You're right - things were much better then. You have forgotten a few other delights we had back then: Diphtheria Smallpox Whooping Cough Polio The 3-day week Devaluation 25% inflation Frankie bloody Vaughan No central heating Tin baths Outside toilets - even at school Knitted swimmers Butlins - if you were lucky Ah - the good old days! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eDaSvRO9xA and NOT Monty Python! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andoverian Posted 15 June, 2011 Share Posted 15 June, 2011 (edited) Why have I got to get over it Alain Perrin. With your permission I will continue to be annoyed and upset if it is all the same to you. Edited 15 June, 2011 by Andoverian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 15 June, 2011 Share Posted 15 June, 2011 You're right - things were much better then. You have forgotten a few other delights we had back then: Diphtheria Smallpox Whooping Cough Polio The 3-day week Devaluation 25% inflation Frankie bloody Vaughan No central heating Tin baths Outside toilets - even at school Knitted swimmers Butlins - if you were lucky Ah - the good old days! With the exception of Frankie Vaughan I don't think any of the others are that bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted 15 June, 2011 Share Posted 15 June, 2011 If your bored Hedgehog go and read something else. Some of us are very interested in this thread as at present we will not be at St Marys this season. I am hoping that the club read the posts and take note of the depth of feeling on the subject. Daily Echo Exclusive: Southampton FC have been closely following a thread on the Saints Web "Season Ticket Prices Released" and after careful consideration have decided they may be wrong with their ticketing policy this year, in particular for the Old age concessions, and have now decided not to go ahead with their plans of upping the age to 65. How will reading this thread change anything. As prevoiusly mentioned this thread is going round in circles, probably only having any input by a few people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1976_Child Posted 15 June, 2011 Share Posted 15 June, 2011 If one renews a 'behind the goal' ST but wants to get next season in the wings what price is charged? Is that classified as a renewal or a new purchase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 15 June, 2011 Share Posted 15 June, 2011 Daily Echo Exclusive: Southampton FC have been closely following a thread on the Saints Web "Season Ticket Prices Released" and after careful consideration have decided they may be wrong with their ticketing policy this year, in particular for the Old age concessions, and have now decided not to go ahead with their plans of upping the age to 65. How will reading this thread change anything. As prevoiusly mentioned this thread is going round in circles, probably only having any input by a few people. You could argue that any thread on a forum makes not the slightest difference. Appreciate though that it might not be the most interesting reading and that's as much my fault as anyone's but there's no doubt that, whether you agree or not with the 60-65 concession, it certainly makes a big difference to those that are affected and they're allowed to complain about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 15 June, 2011 Share Posted 15 June, 2011 Daily Echo Exclusive: Southampton FC have been closely following a thread on the Saints Web "Season Ticket Prices Released" and after careful consideration have decided they may be wrong with their ticketing policy this year, in particular for the Old age concessions, and have now decided not to go ahead with their plans of upping the age to 65. How will reading this thread change anything. As prevoiusly mentioned this thread is going round in circles, probably only having any input by a few people. It won`t, just like any other thread about any other subject on this forum. Does that mean that we don`t argue/debate/discuss or moan about anything that concerns us because it will not change anything?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 15 June, 2011 Share Posted 15 June, 2011 You could argue that any thread on a forum makes not the slightest difference. Appreciate though that it might not be the most interesting reading and that's as much my fault as anyone's but there's no doubt that, whether you agree or not with the 60-65 concession, it certainly makes a big difference to those that are affected and they're allowed to complain about it. Bloody Hell Revolution! We`ve nearly agreed on something!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 15 June, 2011 Share Posted 15 June, 2011 If one renews a 'behind the goal' ST but wants to get next season in the wings what price is charged? Is that classified as a renewal or a new purchase? I'm fairly certain that's a renewal but it would be prudent to check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 16 June, 2011 Share Posted 16 June, 2011 You're right - things were much better then. You have forgotten a few other delights we had back then: Diphtheria Smallpox Whooping Cough Polio The 3-day week Devaluation 25% inflation Frankie bloody Vaughan No central heating Tin baths Outside toilets - even at school Knitted swimmers Butlins - if you were lucky Ah - the good old days! I would love a 3 day week, 4 day weekends would be lush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 16 June, 2011 Share Posted 16 June, 2011 You're right - things were much better then. You have forgotten a few other delights we had back then: Diphtheria Smallpox Whooping Cough Polio The 3-day week Devaluation 25% inflation Frankie bloody Vaughan No central heating Tin baths Outside toilets - even at school Knitted swimmers Butlins - if you were lucky Ah - the good old days! Butlins? - Luxury! We had to make our own holiday camp. Three sticks of bamboo and grandpa's old hanky for a tent. If we wanted a swimming pool we had to dig a hole in a field and wait for it to rain. No cornflakes for breakfast. We had to cut little shapes out of old cereal packets and eat those. If we wanted milk we had to weight until the neighbours' dog had another set of puppies and try to squeeze the few last drops out of her. You try and tell the youngsters about it today and they won't believe you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintalan Posted 23 June, 2011 Share Posted 23 June, 2011 I'm sure you will all be delighted to see this thread bumped up but thought you would like to know that the effective date for Birthdays to claim age related concessions is 5th August. Confirmed by Ticket Office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andoverian Posted 23 June, 2011 Share Posted 23 June, 2011 No good to me 65th birthday in October. After 57 years I will not be renewing. No 72% price hike for me thank you. This club not interested to my appeals so like a number of other very long term supporters bye bye all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexstar Posted 23 June, 2011 Share Posted 23 June, 2011 No good to me 65th birthday in October. After 57 years I will not be renewing. No 72% price hike for me thank you. This club not interested to my appeals so like a number of other very long term supporters bye bye all. Will you be back next season, when you're 65? Or has the club putting the prices back to what they were a couple of seasons ago put you off for life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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