holmesfield_owl Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 An A* match and ticket prices. With everything shooting up in price it's a tad disappointing IMO. I know some will say it's only 2 or 3 quid more but all adds up at the moment. Kop £28 North £31 South £31 It's third tier football FFS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirstys 12th Pint Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Thats disappointing for a game a large crowd may give us the edge needed. Appreciate we do get a certain level of crowd regardless but 2 or 3 quid less might see another 2K on the crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 I would like the pricing to go the other way and pack the place out for a game which COULD have a massive influence on the rest of the season. However, we go the other way, and because there’d be expected interest in the game; that surge pricing is used. Like booking holidays when the kids are off. Which is bollocks but… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul from Wisewood Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 A * 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owl4ever1867 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 They've not got many decisions wrong off the pitch lately but think this one is a big boo boo, get the pricing right & the fans will turn up. Personally would've had : £23 Kop £26 North & South. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laceups Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Plymouth will sell their allocation and I’m sure our fans will turn out for this. It would be nice to make sure and make it a little easier on the pocket but I still expect 27.5k for this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 1 minute ago, Laceups said: Plymouth will sell their allocation and I’m sure our fans will turn out for this. It would be nice to make sure and make it a little easier on the pocket but I still expect 27.5k for this game. I can't see them selling 3k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 1 hour ago, Dronowl66 said: Disappointing yes ,but as a fan who picks and chooses games as it gets pricey with the grand kids , can I really expect them to drop prices and roll out the red carpet when I decide to go ? Probably not Welcome to the site DronOwl. A fair point, but not all are as understanding as you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laceups Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 1 hour ago, Reesh said: I can't see them selling 3k Do you not think? It wouldn’t surprise me mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 22 minutes ago, Laceups said: Do you not think? It wouldn’t surprise me mate. They didn't sell out Bolton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkowlthesexynewversion Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 All those moaning are not the ones putting in £ms to keep the club running 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delseeds Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 3 hours ago, HoylandOwl said: I would like the pricing to go the other way and pack the place out for a game which COULD have a massive influence on the rest of the season. However, we go the other way, and because there’d be expected interest in the game; that surge pricing is used. Like booking holidays when the kids are off. Which is bollocks but… This... Should be encouraging a sell out rather than riding off the billing of it being a six pointer. i think they will come close to selling out the away end, they will be well up for this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylluan Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 25k attendance at that price may generate more profit than 28-30k at £20-25 a ticket. Bigger attendance would mean more stewards and a bigger bill from SYP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 We didn't sell out v the Jawdees at £20 proof if ever needed cheap tickets don't work. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 17 minutes ago, Reesh said: We didn't sell out v the Jawdees at £20 proof if ever needed cheap tickets don't work. Genuine question Reesh, do you think it’s because it was FA Cup and there’s a general malaise around it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winco Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Late KO fucking pissing it down on TV expected our arse handing to us probably contributed to it. I pay on the gate now on the north kop end it’s pricey with 2 bin lids in tow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 2 hours ago, Winco said: Late KO fucking pissing it down on TV expected our arse handing to us probably contributed to it. I pay on the gate now on the north kop end it’s pricey with 2 bin lids in tow. Speak to Andyben, or Reesh, I’m sure they’ll find a way of you being able to claim for it as ‘entertaining clients’ 🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Just now, HoylandOwl said: Speak to Andyben, or Reesh, I’m sure they’ll find a way of you being able to claim for it as ‘entertaining clients’ 🤣🤣 That's what their lass is doing whilst he's out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank_Owl2,0 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Unfortunately lower ticket prices in general doesn’t lead to bigger crowds. It’s not the only characteristic, as the Newcastle game showed, TV coverage, form of the team, weather etc, as has been said. To make the most of the situation someone has put all these things together and then think about whether we want to encourage a bigger crowd but knowing there no guarantee. This potentially feels like one of those situations. Would a bigger crowd help us, probably, would we stand a chance of a bigger crowd on the back of a run of decent results inc beating the Geordies, possibly because there is an increasing belief. There’s a degree here of both options were right but not everyone will agree. As has been said, there will be those that will say I’m not paying that for a 3rd tier game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkowlthesexynewversion Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 3 hours ago, HoylandOwl said: Genuine question Reesh, do you think it’s because it was FA Cup and there’s a general malaise around it? Low ticket prices have basically never worked in the last 10 years. Far too many Wednesday fans simply want to pick and choose their games then expect a discount when they can be arsed. The whole point of variable pricing is you charge top whack for the want to see games. Our fan base are a bit dumb really when it comes to business matters, sadly living in a left wing area that is not surprising 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neville Facking Bartos Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 I don’t subscribe to the argument that £3 can add a couple of thousand, maybe a few hundred but that’s it. I think we’ll do about 28k and that will include around 3k from Plymouth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBRA Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 10 hours ago, mkowlthesexynewversion said: Low ticket prices have basically never worked in the last 10 years. Far too many Wednesday fans simply want to pick and choose their games then expect a discount when they can be arsed. The whole point of variable pricing is you charge top whack for the want to see games. Our fan base are a bit dumb really when it comes to business matters, sadly living in a left wing area that is not surprising 100% sense talking. If fans can not motivate themselves for a top of table clash in league 1 unless it’s dirt cheap then we’ve got no chance against lesser opposition in this league or the one above if we get there next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmesfield_owl Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 8 hours ago, EBRA said: 100% sense talking. If fans can not motivate themselves for a top of table clash in league 1 unless it’s dirt cheap then we’ve got no chance against lesser opposition in this league or the one above if we get there next season. £56 for two of us on the kop doesn't motivate me, no. It's a lot for third tier football, just my opinion. That's before I add travel, food and ale. It's a general moan at pricing in general really, not just Wednesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Leave him at home to cook the tea. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBRA Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 6 hours ago, holmesfield_owl said: £56 for two of us on the kop doesn't motivate me, no. It's a lot for third tier football, just my opinion. That's before I add travel, food and ale. It's a general moan at pricing in general really, not just Wednesday I get it - I really do mate. Just curious looking at prices its only £8 less for Fleetwood in league on Saturday. If they had made Plymouth £20 so £16 less in total would you have felt it worth it then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmesfield_owl Posted January 20 Author Share Posted January 20 2 hours ago, EBRA said: I get it - I really do mate. Just curious looking at prices its only £8 less for Fleetwood in league on Saturday. If they had made Plymouth £20 so £16 less in total would you have felt it worth it then? I'd be more inclined to go at £21-22 a ticket, leaves money for extra couple of pints etc, makes a difference. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 So really it's the pints to ticket ratio that's an issue? Two/four fewer pints means it's not worth watching us play our championship rival at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 HAHAHAA To some, yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellsview Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 7 hours ago, Andyben said: So really it's the pints to ticket ratio that's an issue? Two/four fewer pints means it's not worth watching us play our championship rival at home. To be fair it’s always been more enjoyable watching Wednesday half cut than sober! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank_Owl2,0 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 For the last 25yrs definitely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmesfield_owl Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 19 hours ago, Andyben said: So really it's the pints to ticket ratio that's an issue? Two/four fewer pints means it's not worth watching us play our championship rival at home. Course it's an issue at four quid a pint and high ticket prices. Adds up. If you think it's good pricing for third tier football then fine, think your off your head though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto_Man Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 To add some context, it's £28 to pay on the gate to watch Exeter v Barnsley next weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmesfield_owl Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 1 minute ago, Otto_Man said: To add some context, it's £28 to pay on the gate to watch Exeter v Barnsley next weekend Also a rip off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto_Man Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 1 hour ago, holmesfield_owl said: Also a rip off Pompey v Bolton £26. My point being these prices seem par for the course, whether it's too much or it isn't, it's what it costs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owl4ever1867 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Win against Cheltenham & we go into the Plymouth game top of the league will add a coupla thousand to the attendance imo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neville Facking Bartos Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 4 hours ago, holmesfield_owl said: Course it's an issue at four quid a pint and high ticket prices. Adds up. If you think it's good pricing for third tier football then fine, think your off your head though But you don’t think twice at paying a rip off £4 a pint? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 58 minutes ago, owl4ever1867 said: Win against Cheltenham & we go into the Plymouth game top of the league will add a coupla thousand to the attendance imo... It could well do. And I hope that is the case all round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmesfield_owl Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 35 minutes ago, Neville Facking Bartos said: But you don’t think twice at paying a rip off £4 a pint? Who said I pay £4 a pint, I'll drink at cheaper pubs on match day but many will pay more. Don't know why your arguing unless you think the ticket pricing even generally are right, because they're not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul from Wisewood Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Just now, holmesfield_owl said: Who said I pay £4 a pint, I'll drink at cheaper pubs on match day but many will pay more. Don't know why your arguing unless you think the ticket pricing even generally are right, because they're not. You did 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmesfield_owl Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 4 minutes ago, Paul from Wisewood said: You did 🤣 I said at £21-22 it left money for a couple of extra pints. I don't pay £4 a pint though I've no idea why I have justify where I drink to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto_Man Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 36 minutes ago, holmesfield_owl said: Who said I pay £4 a pint, I'll drink at cheaper pubs on match day but many will pay more. Don't know why your arguing unless you think the ticket pricing even generally are right, because they're not. Right and wrong are subjective. For what it's worth I agree it's a lot, but as I think I demonstrated, it isn't out of line with other L1 clubs, nor with other sporting events. A ticket to watch the Sheffield Steelers is £21.50 and who the fuck wants to watch ice hockey? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmesfield_owl Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 16 minutes ago, Otto_Man said: Right and wrong are subjective. For what it's worth I agree it's a lot, but as I think I demonstrated, it isn't out of line with other L1 clubs, nor with other sporting events. A ticket to watch the Sheffield Steelers is £21.50 and who the fuck wants to watch ice hockey? £11 to watch Sheffield Sharks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 6 minutes ago, holmesfield_owl said: £11 to watch Sheffield Sharks They'd have to pay me a lot more than that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmesfield_owl Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 8 minutes ago, Owling_Wolf said: They'd have to pay me a lot more than that! Ha ha well same really, just wondered what it cost really and didn't know tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owl4ever1867 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 1 hour ago, Otto_Man said: Right and wrong are subjective. For what it's worth I agree it's a lot, but as I think I demonstrated, it isn't out of line with other L1 clubs, nor with other sporting events. A ticket to watch the Sheffield Steelers is £21.50 and who the fuck wants to watch ice hockey? Me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 1 hour ago, Owling_Wolf said: They'd have to pay me a lot more than that! But I am a football fan not a basketball fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 11 minutes ago, Reesh said: But I am a football fan not a basketball fan Me too. Detest it. We tried the ice hockey once, decades back, straight after a home Wednesday match. None of us ever wanted to watch it again. Plenty do: good luck to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul from Wisewood Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 9 hours ago, holmesfield_owl said: Course it's an issue at four quid a pint and high ticket prices. Adds up. If you think it's good pricing for third tier football then fine, think your off your head though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul from Wisewood Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 2 hours ago, holmesfield_owl said: £11 to watch Sheffield Sharks Go and watch them then, you can have 6 pints at that rate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBRA Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 About 4,000 tickets left of those we sell nowadays in Hillsborough by all accounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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