Jamie_M Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Does anyone know if the club have considered continuing to sell season tickets at incremental reduction through the season? I suppose it would rely on an adequate ticketing website, but the ongoing farce of fan cards and queuing at a ticket booth might tempt people to take one when they’re clear of the summer holidays and have some extra cash. Doubtful. They might throw up a half ticket a few days before Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaddypeekey Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Does anyone know if the club have considered continuing to sell season tickets at incremental reduction through the season? I suppose it would rely on an adequate ticketing website, but the ongoing farce of fan cards and queuing at a ticket booth might tempt people to take one when they’re clear of the summer holidays and have some extra cash. That is exactly what i was thinking. I wasn't able to buy one before now and in fact have already missed the first home game and probably the next one. I know I'll definitely miss at least two ore throughout the season, so as it stands it wouldn't be viable for me to buy one. It makes sound business sense to sell an incremental one at an sliding incremental price. I forgot though, it's Morton we're talking about! Run Silent, Run Deep... "Men who go to sea in Submarines are nothing but pirates in His Majesties uniform" Admiral of the Fleet Lord Jellicoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnbru Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 That is exactly what i was thinking. I wasn't able to buy one before now and in fact have already missed the first home game and probably the next one. I know I'll definitely miss at least two ore throughout the season, so as it stands it wouldn't be viable for me to buy one. It makes sound business sense to sell an incremental one at an sliding incremental price. I forgot though, it's Morton we're talking about! As far as I know there's not many teams that do that as it makes more business sense for them to get the money up front or charge full price if people don't commit. There could be options of a half season ticket or even 9 games where there's a saving though but this isn't just a Morton thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_M Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 That is exactly what i was thinking. I wasn't able to buy one before now and in fact have already missed the first home game and probably the next one. I know I'll definitely miss at least two ore throughout the season, so as it stands it wouldn't be viable for me to buy one. It makes sound business sense to sell an incremental one at an sliding incremental price. I forgot though, it's Morton we're talking about! Yeah, to say 'it' a Morton' is harsh when that's not really a common thing to start with. It isn't a bad suggestion that could be put to them to be innovative but when the season ticket only saves you the cost of a couple of games, incremental discount would make it even more paltry therefore the take up is likely to be so low the effort in setting it up is hardly worth it. The fan card is likely the better solution for that type of customer as it limits the risk of it not being worth it if you miss a few more games, albeit without the discount. They could introduce a modest discount for loading money onto fan cards to incentivise additional up front spending - load the equivalent of 5 games worth, save £5 that sort of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BishopBrennan Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Yeah, to say 'it' a Morton' is harsh when that's not really a common thing to start with. It isn't a bad suggestion that could be put to them to be innovative but when the season ticket only saves you the cost of a couple of games, incremental discount would make it even more paltry therefore the take up is likely to be so low the effort in setting it up is hardly worth it. The fan card is likely the better solution for that type of customer as it limits the risk of it not being worth it if you miss a few more games, albeit without the discount. They could introduce a modest discount for loading money onto fan cards to incentivise additional up front spending - load the equivalent of 5 games worth, save £5 that sort of thing. From the club's perspective it's probably not a great idea to release something like this in the first quarter of the league campaign, you could end up in a situation where people that rather than a season ticket if they know they'll miss maybe 3 or 4 league games across the season. Offering packages of 3-5 home matches at a time (especially if we have an important home fixture coming up), along with a half season ticket would be a far better strategy IMO. It works especially well with the fan-card scenario if we can use the incentive to get contact details for casual supporters who the commercial team can reach out to with more products (I know, I know, it's Morton etc). You address me by my proper title, you little bollocks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_M Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 It works especially well with the fan-card scenario if we can use the incentive to get contact details for casual supporters who the commercial team can reach out to with more products (I know, I know, it's Morton etc). And just like that they send out a marketing email about the Beacon event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONofmemories Posted August 16, 2019 Author Share Posted August 16, 2019 First email I've ever had from them I think. I'm obviously on the system though. So inconsistent. TIME FOR CHANGE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_M Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 First email I've ever had from them I think. I'm obviously on the system though. So inconsistent. Think the last one they sent me was for an underwear shop in Gourock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hej Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 There could be options of a half season ticket or even 9 games 9 games IS a half season of home games m8... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_M Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 9 games IS a half season of home games m8... Half season ticket would usually be for the second half of the season. 9 games, could be used any time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BishopBrennan Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 And just like that they send out a marketing email about the Beacon event. I just assumed the mailing list was under a pile of programmes for the Gatafe friendly, old warning letters that Warren didn't get a chance to send out or stored at the bottom of the box with this kit in it; You address me by my proper title, you little bollocks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles_Joe Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 The mailing list was in the blind supporter cupboard all along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoath Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 I just assumed the mailing list was under a pile of programmes for the Gatafe friendly, old warning letters that Warren didn't get a chance to send out or stored at the bottom of the box with this kit in it; That was an absolute shocker of a kit. Who I the name of fuck saw it and thought... "that's the one, that's a topper. And you know it'll look ace with our one pounders logo and slogan". MORTON - NEWCASTLE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnbru Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 That was an absolute shocker of a kit. Who I the name of fuck saw it and thought... "that's the one, that's a topper. And you know it'll look ace with our one pounders logo and slogan". To be fair them pink shoes in the background probably make it look worse than it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BishopBrennan Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 That was an absolute shocker of a kit. Who I the name of fuck saw it and thought... "that's the one, that's a topper. And you know it'll look ace with our one pounders logo and slogan". It was the epitomy of the 'fuck it, that'll do, the fans just like it or lump it' attitude of the old, old CEO. Cheapest possible kit, badge and quickly iron on a sponsor. Absolutely horrendous. You address me by my proper title, you little bollocks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnbru Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 It was the epitomy of the 'fuck it, that'll do, the fans just like it or lump it' attitude of the old, old CEO. Cheapest possible kit, badge and quickly iron on a sponsor. Absolutely horrendous. His problem was no attention to detail. At the same time though the whole design out own bespoke one has been our most popular tops ever. I've said it a few times but he's an ideas guy and not a leader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El gofer Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Played 7s last night. A guy had the plain Nike ajax top on, no badges.. Thought it looked smart... the realised what it was. Just horrendously put together a d marketed. 20.1.09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmfc23 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Blb suggested it was the old old ceo which would infact be the one before iron man if I'm reading it right so no need to jump to his defence quite so quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EanieMeany Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Maybe just me, but I'm not that keen on the voting thing. None of them have been that great, and the training gear is rubbish (and has been since Bukta). AWMSC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnbru Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Maybe just me, but I'm not that keen on the voting thing. None of them have been that great, and the training gear is rubbish (and has been since Bukta). Doesn't matter. Commercially it's the most successful and that's what matters. Next step is to capitalise on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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