BSM Semi Final ticket details.

I can't help but think the club have got this one wrong again. I get it's a semi final but as Sky are covering the game, the need to squeeze the pips out of our fans seems a little off. Personally I'd prefer to see 10K paying £10, than 7K paying £15. It is a great opportunity to get the club to Wembley and capitalising on home advantage could be vital. I appreciate it is a business but I suspect it'll be another poorly attended game, given what is at stake.
 
NewburyOne said:
I can't help but think the club have got this one wrong again. I get it's a semi final but as Sky are covering the game, the need to squeeze the pips out of our fans seems a little off. Personally I'd prefer to see 10K paying £10, than 7K paying £15. It is a great opportunity to get the club to Wembley and capitalising on home advantage could be vital. I appreciate it is a business but I suspect it'll be another poorly attended game, given what is at stake.
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That £5 difference would barely mean sod all on the overall attendance.
If your going your going not for a fiver.
 
poolseasider said:
That £5 difference would barely mean sod all on the overall attendance.
If your going your going not for a fiver.
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Of course price has an impact on attendance, it may not affect your decision, or mine, but it will a lot of people, especially a family, where that £5 could result in £10-£20 more. Basic economics!
 
A tenner definitely makes it more tempting, these games are a complete bonus afterall.

Although 1 game from Wembley it doesn't have the local factor that Bolton did.

Also on sky isn't going to help.

To get the maximum number to attend you need to make it as appealing as possible.

Let's hope many do go as a full north really helps the team.

If they push it hard it might help, but proce is a big factor goven many peoples thoughts on the competition.
 
NewburyOne said:
Of course price has an impact on attendance, it may not affect your decision, or mine, but it will a lot of people, especially a family, where that £5 could result in £10-£20 more. Basic economics!
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A bit like when the 30 quid was putting many of in the championship, there's a limit for certain games that people feel and a sweetspot for price which we've rarely hit in many years TBH.
 
tonners1212 said:
Let’s be honest here, £10 tickets are better but if you’re not going at £15 you’re most likely a lazy bastard that wouldn’t be going at £10.

And before someone says - obviously if someone is in difficult financial circumstances I sympathise with that, and it’s completely different to simply not being arsed.
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Missed out another reason. Boycotting the competition.
 
The club actually have a software package that can estimate / predict what is the best price for max income from ticket sales for a game.

There is a bit more to it these days setting prices than just guessing.

Not saying it’s always right, but hey it’s something.
 
It probably wouldn't make me attend even it was a tenner but to suggest it doesn't make a difference generally is ridiculous.

As a minimum it should be quid a kid (u16 if accompanied).

Before anyone asks I might go to Wembley if we progress but only if my lads want to go. I really couldn't be arsed either way - as with most of us I'm more concerned with the impact on our league games.
 
NewburyOne said:
I can't help but think the club have got this one wrong again. I get it's a semi final but as Sky are covering the game, the need to squeeze the pips out of our fans seems a little off. Personally I'd prefer to see 10K paying £10, than 7K paying £15. It is a great opportunity to get the club to Wembley and capitalising on home advantage could be vital. I appreciate it is a business but I suspect it'll be another poorly attended game, given what is at stake.
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Dont go then. Squeezing the pips is 25 or more, 15 is more than reasonable. I honestly wonder what type of club you expect to have.

If YOU as a customer dont invest in the club by way of supporting games then where do you think the money will come from..?

ITS NOT A CHARITY FFS.
 
seasideone said:
The club actually have a software package that can estimate / predict what is the best price for max income from ticket sales for a game.

There is a bit more to it these days setting prices than just guessing.

Not saying it’s always right, but hey it’s something.
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Is that part of the issue at times?

You can get a system to do that for revenue, but what it might not tell you is how best to fill the stadium, grow the fanbase etc.

Also things that are harder to measure, like a fuller stadium leads to a more intimidating place to come, better vocal support that might cheer the team on and inspire them to victory, that can bring more money in itself, cam be the difference between going out a competition and progressing.

If we're just going down the cold facts route of, for example, 9k at 25 makes slightly more than 10k at 20... then I think sometimes you need someone knowledge about the fanbase. That may be happening too, just speculating.

These are complete bonus games afterall, if they don't hit a price sweetspot here then when will they?
 
seasideone said:
The club actually have a software package that can estimate / predict what is the best price for max income from ticket sales for a game.

There is a bit more to it these days setting prices than just guessing.

Not saying it’s always right, but hey it’s something.
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Yeah but it doesn’t involve paying the absolute bare minimum every single time so it won’t go down well.
 
Ginge 2 said:
Dont go then. Squeezing the pips is 25 or more, 15 is more than reasonable. I honestly wonder what type of club you expect to have.

If YOU as a customer dont invest in the club by way of supporting games then where do you think the money will come from..?

ITS NOT A CHARITY FFS.
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One that understands it's community and recognises an opportunity.

My comment wasn't based on my financial position, it was about trying to get more people into Bloomfield Road to help the team progress to a Wembley final. You just think about yourself, that's your perogative. Personally I'd prefer to see more people there to push the lads on.
 
TheLuker said:
I think you massively overestimate the impact of that extra 5 quid on the attendance for a march like this.
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Attendances have been low for all games in this tournament but of course price has an impact on attendance. If it were a £1, would more people attend? Not that I'm advocating that, before the BTEC business clowns jump all over me. 🤣
 
JJpool said:
Is that part of the issue at times?

You can get a system to do that for revenue, but what it might not tell you is how best to fill the stadium, grow the fanbase etc.

Also things that are harder to measure, like a fuller stadium leads to a more intimidating place to come, better vocal support that might cheer the team on and inspire them to victory, that can bring more money in itself, cam be the difference between going out a competition and progressing.

If we're just going down the cold facts route of, for example, 9k at 25 makes slightly more than 10k at 20... then I think sometimes you need someone knowledge about the fanbase. That may be happening too, just speculating.

These are complete bonus games afterall, if they don't hit a price sweetspot here then when will they?
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I have no idea if it takes into consideration any of the above or if there are options that can be set to include that.

It’s interesting that it’s not just done with finger in the air - like on this forum!
 
NewburyOne said:
One that understands it's community and recognises an opportunity.

My comment wasn't based on my financial position, it was about trying to get more people into Bloomfield Road to help the team progress to a Wembley final. You just think about yourself, that's your perogative. Personally I'd prefer to see more people there to push the lads on.
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The less revenue brought in to benefit the majority then the more reliant we as a club become on one person to fund the gap.

That's what you are effectively proposing - is that what you actually want? Cheap tickets, owner covers the difference?
 
seasideone said:
The club actually have a software package that can estimate / predict what is the best price for max income from ticket sales for a game.

There is a bit more to it these days setting prices than just guessing.

Not saying it’s always right, but hey it’s something.
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I'm sure they have stats on how much is spent on other things, aside from the ticket price, per person. Chances are the TV money received would dwarf what that extra £5 makes the club. It's a lot more complex than people think but lower ticket prices doesn't always mean less profit.
 
NewburyOne said:
Attendances have been low for all games in this tournament but of course price has an impact on attendance. If it were a £1, would more people attend? Not that I'm advocating that, before the BTEC business clowns jump all over me. 🤣
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Of course more people attend if tickets are a quid. What's your point?
 
NewburyOne said:
I'm sure they have stats on how much is spent on other things, aside from the ticket price, per person. Chances are the TV money received would dwarf what that extra £5 makes the club. It's a lot more complex than people think but lower ticket prices doesn't always mean less profit.
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I never said it did - I said they have a system to work it out.

How accurate it is I really do not know.

You say lower ticket prices doesn’t always mean less profit, just as higher ticket prices doesn’t always mean more profit.

Fifteen quid for a pro game of football in a semi, is more than reasonable if you ask me!
 
Halifax71 said:
Bottom line is we're doing nothing to attract the possible attendees - the result will be a max 5k crowd.
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The best two atmospheres at home this season have been Forest and Bolton where we had relatively small crowds.

Why would the club want to reduce prices to bring in marginal supporters and a bigger crowd who may actually detract from rather than add to the atmosphere?

I think the club should charge 20 quid and get more revenue in.
 
TheLuker said:
The less revenue brought in to benefit the majority then the more reliant we as a club become on one person to fund the gap.

That's what you are effectively proposing - is that what you actually want? Cheap tickets, owner covers the difference?
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What difference are you on about?

This is a bonus match like the last round its not like the club are losing money on these matches, its also on Sky TV so surely any shortfall is covered in the Sky money

Anyway the point isn't about folk on here wanting to pay less its about folk on this site wanting the club to do more to increase the attendance

Marketing and communication is pretty poor at the club and has been for a while i just want more fans in to watch us, is that such a problem?
 
seasideone said:
I never said it did - I said they have a system to work it out.

How accurate it is I really do not know.

You say lower ticket prices doesn’t always mean less profit, just as higher ticket prices doesn’t always mean more profit.

Fifteen quid for a pro game of football in a semi, is more than reasonable if you ask me!
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£10 - Barnsley 1300 - ~1100 home
£10 - Burton 1600 - ~1500 home
£15 - Bolton 5700 ~3500 home

Our attendances have been low, admittedly the first 2 games here were £10. I'm unsure if the move to an 8pm kick off helps? Probably means more adults and less kids?

I'd just prefer to see the club try encourage as many of our fans to attend as possible, especially with it being televised.
 
NewburyOne said:
I can't help but think the club have got this one wrong again. I get it's a semi final but as Sky are covering the game, the need to squeeze the pips out of our fans seems a little off. Personally I'd prefer to see 10K paying £10, than 7K paying £15. It is a great opportunity to get the club to Wembley and capitalising on home advantage could be vital. I appreciate it is a business but I suspect it'll be another poorly attended game, given what is at stake.
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10K, are you being serious?
 
TheLuker said:
The less revenue brought in to benefit the majority then the more reliant we as a club become on one person to fund the gap.

That's what you are effectively proposing - is that what you actually want? Cheap tickets, owner covers the difference?
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That's not what I said now is it? It's a one off game in a tournament that has been poorly attended to date, which tells me the price point is wrong. I'm pretty sure the club budgets for the club to exit at R1 in all the cup competitions, I hardly think Sadler will go bust offering more affordable tickets for a one off game.
 
Loco said:
10K, are you being serious?
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It was an example, the fact is more would attend if the price was cheaper. I'd be surprised to see more than 7K there at £15.

There's a lot of people getting their knickers in a twist about someone wanting as many of our supporters there as possible. 🤷🏻‍♂️
 
NewburyOne said:
That's not what I said now is it? It's a one off game in a tournament that has been poorly attended to date, which tells me the price point is wrong. I'm pretty sure the club budgets for the club to exit at R1 in all the cup competitions, I hardly think Sadler will go bust offering more affordable tickets for a one off game.
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Why is the price point wrong?

Maybe it’s the competition nobody cares about.

If it was just the price point, the youth team would have thousands every week as it free!
 
NewburyOne said:
£10 - Barnsley 1300 - ~1100 home
£10 - Burton 1600 - ~1500 home
£15 - Bolton 5700 ~3500 home

Our attendances have been low, admittedly the first 2 games here were £10. I'm unsure if the move to an 8pm kick off helps? Probably means more adults and less kids?

I'd just prefer to see the club try encourage as many of our fans to attend as possible, especially with it being televised.
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The evidence appears to show more people go if it's £15 😉
 
I’m thinking a couple of things on this.

There’s a strong argument to reduce them to a tenner and fill the ground (but would we anyway?). Sky Tv coverage will effect the attendance too so a lower price point is an option to get more people there.

The price point argument goes out the window though when the Wembley tickets come out and everyone jumps on it.

However, it’s 1 game from Wembley and after the atmospheres v Forest and Bolton there’s a strong argument that the ground is full of people that want to be there and £15 isn’t too dear at all. All the boring, negative and depressing people can stay at home and post on the match thread bringing their dark clouds to the board & not to the ground.

I think after reading some nonsense on here the last few days I’m leaning to the latter option.
 
seasideone said:
Why is the price point wrong?

Maybe it’s the competition nobody cares about.

If it was just the price point, the youth team would have thousands every week as it free!
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Empty seats don't earn the club anything but yes, the draw of a midweek match against Burton reserves is never going to be high. I'm sure a lot more people will care about the tournament now it possibly represents our last chance of success this season.
 
Adams Kebab said:
I’m thinking a couple of things on this.

There’s a strong argument to reduce them to a tenner and fill the ground (but would we anyway?). Sky Tv coverage will effect the attendance too so a lower price point is an option to get more people there.

The price point argument goes out the window though when the Wembley tickets come out and everyone jumps on it.

However, it’s 1 game from Wembley and after the atmospheres v Forest and Bolton there’s a strong argument that the ground is full of people that want to be there and £15 isn’t too dear at all. All the boring, negative and depressing people can stay at home and post on the match thread bringing their dark clouds to the board & not to the ground.

I think after reading some nonsense on here the last few days I’m leaning to the latter option.
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If only price would dictate who attends, there were a group of whining toads behind me at the Forest game. 😂
 
NewburyOne said:
It was an example, the fact is more would attend if the price was cheaper. I'd be surprised to see more than 7K there at £15.

There's a lot of people getting their knickers in a twist about someone wanting as many of our supporters there as possible. 🤷🏻‍♂️
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But your guessing thousands difference for a fiver it won't happen maybe if an Adult ticket was £5 would put a lot more bums on seats.

Just spoke to a couple of fans who go now and again.
Q- You going to the semi No and I hadn't even told them how much it was!
Wembley and they'll be in the queue outside BR.
 
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