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Post by se20blue on May 20, 2015 10:13:26 GMT
After seeing the announcement of pre season friendlies on the official site against Millwall, Gillingham and Cambridge Utd,
I was wondering if supporters are happy to pay up to £15.
A 25% price increase for League games can be hard on some supporters,
it would have been better PR for the club if a price promotion had been offered on the friendlies.
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Post by martinr on May 20, 2015 11:30:16 GMT
Its a fair point, I thought that myself! £10 a game would have been suitable and probably generate more through the gate. £15 I think will turn alot away, especially those of us saving pennies for the increase in ticket price too! I also found the price hike for Seniors a shock. Almost doubled from £6 to £10 for a collection of people who in the main are on a static and challenging income. Totally understand that life in the Conference/National Premier is more expensive and income needs generating but I do fear that if we struggle (hopefully not) the floating fans will not return! Fingers crossed it all pans out but unfortunately I wont be in attendence as much as previous seasons now  ( |
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Post by col on May 20, 2015 20:19:09 GMT
I was hoping the pre-season games would be a tenner to be honest. The undertandable price hike for league games means myself and my Dad will have to pick and choose games this season, but that is the price of success.
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Post by bromley on May 20, 2015 22:44:09 GMT
Its a fair point, I thought that myself! £10 a game would have been suitable and probably generate more through the gate. £15 I think will turn alot away, especially those of us saving pennies for the increase in ticket price too! I also found the price hike for Seniors a shock. Almost doubled from £6 to £10 for a collection of people who in the main are on a static and challenging income. Totally understand that life in the Conference/National Premier is more expensive and income needs generating but I do fear that if we struggle (hopefully not) the floating fans will not return! Fingers crossed it all pans out but unfortunately I wont be in attendence as much as previous seasons now ( I was hoping the pre-season games would be a tenner to be honest. The undertandable price hike for league games means myself and my Dad will have to pick and choose games this season, but that is the price of success. This is actually upsetting  long term fans have to miss out. I wish I had a solution, I can only think that season tickets do I think have a pretty significant discount, though I may be wrong. Would have to work it out though. I'm probably clutching at straws, it just seems sad to miss out on occasions. |
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Post by col on May 21, 2015 7:08:07 GMT
That's modern football mate. There will be plenty of people who will start coming now we are promoted, the club won't loose out and £15 is a fair price for conference premier football.
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Post by simples on May 21, 2015 9:09:55 GMT
sadly that's it Col, loyalty towards fans tends to go out the window when there's a chance to increase profits.
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Post by AlanPep on May 21, 2015 9:37:54 GMT
All, I'd just caution a little aginst criticising BFC, fair enough re pre-season friendlies, maybe a reduced say £12 entry fee would have been advisable (in line with last year), but surely this is the consequence of promotion (which we all wanted) and we can't be overly surprised that prices have risen accordingly. I don't think there is any question here about loyalty, more just a fact of life I'm afraid. As I dicussed a some length whilst at Bath with a few our costs will rocket in National Conference, leaving aside the playing staff, trips to Gateshead, Wrexham etc will need overnight stays, increased travelling costs etc etc all of which has to be paid for . . . . . fact of life I'm afraid
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Post by col on May 21, 2015 9:54:11 GMT
Totally agree Al. I think one of the guys I play football with worked out the cost of follwoing Bromley away next season will be roughly £3,500.
No criticism of the club at all intended.
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Post by simples on May 21, 2015 14:11:05 GMT
we could probably halve that figure if we went tee total for the season!!!
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Post by mikeyh on May 22, 2015 20:13:00 GMT
Season ticket saves quite a bit & you get friendlies included too ,if you intend to go no matter what & have the money its a no brainer .
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Post by markc99 on May 22, 2015 22:17:42 GMT
I've got no problem with the price rise in general. The one thing i'm not sure abput was the kids under 16 free with an adult before 2pm but a fiver after.
I've got a 5 & 9 yr old. It's going to be expensive for me if I bring them along as the alternative is trying to keep them entertained for over an hour before kick off.
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Post by col on May 23, 2015 10:56:27 GMT
Yes from what I can work out we'll have to pay for our 5 year olds next season. Agree with Mike, if you have the cash a season ticket is great value.
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long term fans have to miss out.
