After yet another afternoon of ticketing fun it's clear there is clamour for another rethink. So, how do you think Hibs should treat the issue? I've tried to include all options mentioned.
View Poll Results: What would be the post way to improve the ticketing process for high demand games?
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System is fine as is (away season ticket holders and ticketing window for all ST holders)
21 18.58% -
Scrap away season tickets, leave everything else as is
1 0.88% -
Reintroduce loyalty points system as it was previously
14 12.39% -
Reintroduce loyalty points system, but change it in some way
63 55.75% -
Introduce a ballot system (interested ST holders put their name forward, allocation drawn at random)
10 8.85% -
Restrict ticket sales to 1 ticket per client ref
4 3.54% -
Other
0 0%
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10-01-2018 02:01 PM #1
How can we improve ticketing for high demand games?
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10-01-2018 02:10 PM #2
I think loyalty points are fair. But given the resistance and the removal of one of the season ticket perks arguement (debatable) then a random ballot would be better than today.
If my name doesn't get drawn, fine. If it does, good. Either way - hours aren't spent watching circles change colour by anyone.Mon the Hibs.
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10-01-2018 02:11 PM #3
Do I get extra loyalty points from traveling from NCL for every game? If so I’m in.
Ballot as mentioned above would be best.
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10-01-2018 02:11 PM #4
Reintroduce points but simplify it, call it ticket points or attendance points. No points for going to Hearts,Rangers or Celtic away. Only get points the less attractive games, motherwell, dundee away et al.
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10-01-2018 02:20 PM #5
Loyalty points will not be brought back as confirmed by the CEO a few weeks ago so its pointless voting for something that aint gonna happen. The last option listed is already the system in place as you can only get 1 ticket per client reference.
For games when demand will be far higher than supply then a ballot is the fairest and simplest way to allocate tickets.
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10-01-2018 02:28 PM #7
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10-01-2018 02:29 PM #8
Is a ballot system any different to whats in place now?
With a ballot you will end up with people moaning about not being next to friends, having to go on their own etc What about concessions? You want to take your son or daughter to a game, how would it work so you are together as you cant have kids sitting on their own next to strangers.
Making it a ballot where you have to sign up and say you want x amount of tickets with the correct client refs tied to them and saying you want them as group, fair enough, but is it any better than the current phone option? You are still going to have the same people who might go to most of the away games moaning its unfair they missed out and they should be in the ballot before the other season ticket holders who dont go to away games. You cant please everyone and when you have around 10k+ trying for 3.6k tickets your going to have people who will miss out.
I understand its disappointing missing out on a derby ticket, ive been there myself in the past, but imo Hibs cant win whichever way its done.
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10-01-2018 02:42 PM #9This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I would have wanted a simple scheme to ensure those that have season tickets and go to most of the less sexy away games got first dibs at tickets (not me) but this ain't happenin' in the short term.
Most importantly, is this game on TV?
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10-01-2018 02:43 PM #10
There is no system where all the Hibs supporters who want away tickets for hearts, celtc and huns are going to get one. The present system is to all intents and purposes a lottery/ballot. Loyalty points is a non starter. If someone really wants to get to the games at hearts, celtc and huns then there are always tickets in home end, not ideal granted, but no system is going to suit all.
I actually think the present system with away ST is the best we have had.
Bizarrely most have voted loyalty points (not happening), but change it in some way. That is about as vague an option as it is possible to get out side of make America great again.Last edited by Vini1875; 10-01-2018 at 02:45 PM.
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10-01-2018 02:46 PM #11
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10-01-2018 02:48 PM #12
I'd keep things as they are but IF they did bring back a loyalty system then they'd have to forget about awarding points for any cup finals and rangers, hearts and celtic away. The whole rich getting richer was a major flaw in the last system and this would be an easy way around it.
Also, while it sucked being in poor crowds at these grounds and more often than not we got humped, I had some great times and have some fantastic memories that will stay with me forever. Times move on though and while I sympathise with some, the fact I was at Tynecastle 10 years ago really should have no bearing on weither I get a ticket this time around or not.
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10-01-2018 02:23 PM #13
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10-01-2018 02:27 PM #14
Reintroduce the points system but change it in some way.
1. Do away with the word LOYALTY and call it something else, and catchier. Name it something like the Mike McGhee Travel Incentive after a man who was beyond resource when it came to following Hibs.
2. Forget all about bonus points for HSL and suchlike. Bad feeling and wholly unnecessary.
3. The historical points are still on the Database. Use these as a basis for a start line for 2018/19. A tier system can apply. It worked before.
4. Essentially. Look after those Season ticket holders that travel regularly. Dundee on a Wednesday night should be a couple of points more than Tynie for example.
Alternatively, reintroduce a robust Away ST scheme, but give the members a short cooling off period to decline their ticket if they choose. Even zealots go on holiday. If we had something like that, I'd be happy for the Admin cost to be built into my regular Season Ticket purchase renewal.
I'm ****ed if I'm being blackmailed into buying two unwanted tickets for say, Dingwall, if I'm roasting my nuts off in Cyprus or somewhere at the time.
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10-01-2018 03:42 PM #15This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show QuoteLess talk, more gifs. 21.05.16
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10-01-2018 05:06 PM #16This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Of course!
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10-01-2018 02:40 PM #17
Bringing back points is the way to go but it won’t happen.
Less talk, more gifs. 21.05.16
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10-01-2018 02:43 PM #18
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The reality is that high demand games away from home will result in many fans disappointed.
We can either go with a principle of those who go to most games get first dibs (loyalty scheme). Or we go with Approach that gives ST holders equal opportunity..if the latter stays I feel we should move to ballot system.
It’s only through increasing crowds that this is becoming a big thing. It wasn’t that long ago with Hearts away would go to public sale...
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10-01-2018 03:28 PM #20This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show QuoteEvery gimmick hungry yob,
Digging gold from rock and roll
Grabs the mic to tell us,
He'll die before he's sold.
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10-01-2018 03:33 PM #21This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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10-01-2018 03:40 PM #22This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Or don't you think that removing ST holders right to a chance of away tickets is not without problems?Last edited by marinello59; 10-01-2018 at 03:42 PM.
Every gimmick hungry yob,
Digging gold from rock and roll
Grabs the mic to tell us,
He'll die before he's sold.
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10-01-2018 05:10 PM #23
Problem with a ballot is what if a kid and parent are split up, or say the kid gets drawn from the ballot but the parent not. I dunno if that would be an easy fix or not but loyalty points are the fairest way and were previously.
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10-01-2018 05:29 PM #24
Fit every seat with some form of Clapometer. You gets points every time you cheer and deducted if you boo. Extra points deducted if you boo Lewis.
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11-01-2018 08:11 AM #25
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Some may not accept this but modelling a new loyalty points system on the one used by the Yams would actually be desirable!!
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10-01-2018 05:09 PM #28This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show QuoteEvery gimmick hungry yob,
Digging gold from rock and roll
Grabs the mic to tell us,
He'll die before he's sold.
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Grabs the mic to tell us,
He'll die before he's sold.
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