2017/18 season tickets.

**ColinNish** · 24-02-2017 06:33 AM

Originally Posted by wookie70

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You can have a word with me, last time I checked I was entitled to make a post and for you to reply with a different point of view. No issue with others not agreeing but its like debating in nursery on here sometimes. Sorry for the terrible suggestion of trying to maximise our clubs revenue. I am fully aware it might piss off a few season ticket holders, presumably only those withdrawing their support of the season ticket scheme. However, what I am suggesting is common in other areas where maximising customers is important. Have you never asked for a sweetener when renewing a Sky or Broadband connection or taken advantage of a deal whilst changing suppliers. These schemes are there because they work, admittedly it is unlikely you will walk away and support another team but you may be at the point of not renewing or deciding whether to join up and those decisions need to be made into positive ones for the club.

Renewing a broadband deal really isn't the same as renewing an ST.
You can suggest all you like wookie, it isn't going to happen.

**hibby6270** · 24-02-2017 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by marc10

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So going by what u want mate that wld mean say someone been buying a season ticket for 20 or 30 years then a cup final comes and a fan who has never had a season ticket or has had cld come in buy a new season ticket and gey a ticket before the guy thats had one all that time, oh and the new guy cld get one on finance to get that cup semi or final ticket then pull out after the game, its not right bud, but we will have to agree to disagree on this one, Happy Hibeeing

I'm a "20-30 veteran" as you call us and what you've stated above IS what has happened in the past 4 or 5 years as far as semi and final tickets are concerned.

Morally I don't agree with it (a new ST buying first time for next season) being eligible for semi or final tickets this season but as has been said previously, it is unfortunately a marketing ruse to to get additional STs sold. It more or less guarantees a ST sale and does guarantee the purchaser a cup final ticket - should they choose to accept it.

Can't recall what happened last season but for the 2012 & 2013 cup finals, existing ST holders who had renewed for the next season were entitled to 2 tickets each for those Cup finals. I took advantage of that offer and took son and granddaughter (tin hat on - not regular attenders but I had earned the right to "donate" my allocation to who I wanted to) to each of these games. As I say, that might have been the same last year but I didn't take up that offer and only purchased 2 tickets for the 2 STs I pay for.

Anyhow the point of the argument is, that Hibs are very likely to use the same incentive again this year if we get that far in the competition. Don't necessarily agree with it but it's what has happened before and likely to happen again.

**Phil MaGlass** · 24-02-2017 09:36 AM

Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee

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Each to their own mate,we have also maintained a squad of players many of whom are good enough for the top league. I'm all for improving the squad and helping to provide the cash to do it through ST sales even if increased. I realise not everyone will agree though.

I dont think its right either, especially when you think almost ****all was splashed out this transfer period.

**~~calumhibee1~~** · 24-02-2017 09:40 AM

Originally Posted by BoomtownHibeys

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Everyone is entitled to their opinion but I'm just no getting this point of view at all. You would rather us have 13000 than 15000 to allow more walk ups? Am I reading that right??

If we could sell out the stadium to season tickets meaning absolutely no walk ups could ever buy a ticket at Easter Road then that's exactly what we should be doing. Season tickets are what dictates the budget for the team on the pitch, we should 100% be maximising the amount of season tickets we can sell. If that means PATG fans can't get into a game because there's very few tickets left then so be it. As someone else pointed out, if we sold 16k season tickets which would sell out the home stands then we would have to look at selling the south stand as PATG against everyone other than Hearts (unless they reduce our allocation at Tynie then we would do the same to them).

***Brightside*** · 24-02-2017 09:42 AM

As a club i'd like every single ticket to be a ST. Maximum income. No brainer.

***Diclonius*** · 24-02-2017 09:47 AM

If we go up and reach at least the semi of the SC, I can see us smashing the ST record next season.

***Scouse Hibee*** · 24-02-2017 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by Phil MaGlass

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I dont think its right either, especially when you think almost ****all was splashed out this transfer period.

Did we need to splash out this transfer period?

The league table and our cup results say probably not, quality over quantity, if you can't find players that are an improvement on what we have within your budget then there is no point. Unless you are Hearts of course.

**BigT-Hibeez** · 24-02-2017 10:27 AM

Moving back to Scotland after 20 years in London and can't wait to get a season ticket sorted!!!! GGTTH

**marc10** · 24-02-2017 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by hibby6270

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I'm a "20-30 veteran" as you call us and what you've stated above IS what has happened in the past 4 or 5 years as far as semi and final tickets are concerned.

Morally I don't agree with it (a new ST buying first time for next season) being eligible for semi or final tickets this season but as has been said previously, it is unfortunately a marketing ruse to to get additional STs sold. It more or less guarantees a ST sale and does guarantee the purchaser a cup final ticket - should they choose to accept it.

Can't recall what happened last season but for the 2012 & 2013 cup finals, existing ST holders who had renewed for the next season were entitled to 2 tickets each for those Cup finals. I took advantage of that offer and took son and granddaughter (tin hat on - not regular attenders but I had earned the right to "donate" my allocation to who I wanted to) to each of these games. As I say, that might have been the same last year but I didn't take up that offer and only purchased 2 tickets for the 2 STs I pay for.

Anyhow the point of the argument is, that Hibs are very likely to use the same incentive again this year if we get that far in the competition. Don't necessarily agree with it but it's what has happened before and likely to happen again.

Yes mate i think this is finevto offer new st buyers a hampden ticket but not before that seasons season ticket holders but after wld be fine,

***Mikey*** · 24-02-2017 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by marc10

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Agreed, maybe give ppl buy new one second wave before gen sale but defo not before the ppl who wer paying that seasons wages no way

Is yr kbd brkn?

**marc10** · 24-02-2017 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by Mikey

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Is yr kbd brkn?

What do u mean by that?

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***Scouse Hibee*** · 24-02-2017 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by Mikey

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Is yr kbd brkn?

**keeks_09** · 24-02-2017 10:50 AM

Due to work commitments I haven't been able to get a ST last few years but have decided regardless next season I need to have one even if can only make a few games. Also want to get one with my brother but he does not come home to Edinburgh until November. Am I best getting a full ST for myself until then and getting him a half ST..what are chances with predicted increase in sales that we could get him a seat next to mine come November? If in the event that is not possible would the TO be able to move me mid season so we could sit together?

**KWJ** · 24-02-2017 11:02 AM

Having been away from Scotland or working weekends I've not had a ST since Mowbray's first season.

17/18 could be the year, and if so, I'd be bringing my young bro along for his first.

**Leith's finest** · 24-02-2017 11:31 AM

Hibs should maybe cash in on this run we are on, to late to include dunfemline game but do a deal for non st holders, a price for last 5? Home games and a st for nx season on a payment plan, only a idea, so not wanting shot down

***Itsnoteasy*** · 24-02-2017 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee

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However you dress it up it sounds ridiculous to me and thankfully it will never happen. You missed the point spectacularly regarding the value of a ticket bought last April for the championship to help fund our hopefully impending promotion.

And what about the 2 seasons previous to that paying top league prices. Were we not expecting promotion. Or were you thinking we would only have a chance this year of promotion.

**Johnny Clash** · 24-02-2017 07:27 PM

I'll be renewing three.

Great to hear many hibees gonna buy STs who don't already have one. I just hope the extra revenue added to the momentum achieved by a very good squad, manager plus Leeann means we properly challenge and don't end up back thinking it's great if we end up in the top six.

***greenlex*** · 24-02-2017 07:32 PM

Originally Posted by Mikey

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Is yr kbd brkn?

***Scouse Hibee*** · 24-02-2017 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by gorgiegreens

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And what about the 2 seasons previous to that paying top league prices. Were we not expecting promotion. Or were you thinking we would only have a chance this year of promotion.

Errr I think we were trying to get promoted then too!

**Ilovehibs** · 24-02-2017 09:15 PM

It's simple- all those who attended last season's Scottish Cup semi-final against Utd to be guaranteed a ticket for this year's semi...(if we make it).

Around 12 000 of us I recall. Magic day out in the end!

Joking...

***Itsnoteasy*** · 24-02-2017 10:18 PM

Originally Posted by Ilovehibs

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It's simple- all those who attended last season's Scottish Cup semi-final against Utd to be guaranteed a ticket for this year's semi...(if we make it).

Around 12 000 of us I recall. Magic day out in the end!

Joking...

Good point. Day trippers didnae fancy it. Or 2 tickets each to those who could be bothered going to Inverness in midweek after getting beat by RC in the wee cup

**GreenCastle** · 24-02-2017 11:35 PM

Originally Posted by gorgiegreens

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Good point. Day trippers didnae fancy it. Or 2 tickets each to those who could be bothered going to Inverness in midweek after getting beat by RC in the wee cup

It's only a wee cup if you can't win it like our pink neighbours over at the Tynie Library.

**NAE NOOKIE** · 25-02-2017 12:43 AM

If somebody had told me 3 years ago that we would be in our 3rd season in the championship have 11,000 season ticket holders and have a thread on Hibs.Net where folk were seriously discussing the possibility of having to open up half the south stand to cater for walk ups because of an increase in ST sales for the following season I would have hidden sharp objects from them and kept them talking until the mental health professionals arrived.

Fitba is indeed a funny auld game

**MWHIBBIES** · 25-02-2017 02:15 AM

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Good point. Day trippers didnae fancy it. Or 2 tickets each to those who could be bothered going to Inverness in midweek after getting beat by RC in the wee cup

Should line Rob Jones, Murdo McLeod and Pat Stanton up and you can call it the wee cup to them. Keep that yammish ***** off this forum, 3 of the best days in Hibs history.

***dp00*** · 25-02-2017 01:40 PM

I'll be getting one next season ... can't wait

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***Itsnoteasy*** · 25-02-2017 02:08 PM

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Should line Rob Jones, Murdo McLeod and Pat Stanton up and you can call it the wee cup to them. Keep that yammish ***** off this forum, 3 of the best days in Hibs history.

Whether it's yammish or not it is the wee cup.

***Eyrie*** · 25-02-2017 08:52 PM

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Whether it's yammish or not it is the wee cup.

It's only the Yams that refer to it that way, and then only because they have been incapable of winning it within living memory.

The Challenge Cup is the only one that could be regarded as "wee" because it is only open to lower league teams. And even then I'm sure that winning it meant a great deal to teams like Queen of the South who have little chance of winning the Scottish or League Cups.