Season Ticket Pricing - 2019/2020

[Jamesie]

For the last couple of seasons details of our season ticket offering have been announced on or around 27/28 February - thus it may be as early as seven weeks from today that we see what we'll be paying for next term. What would you expect to see from the club in terms of its season ticket pricing / structure for 2019/2020?

[James Stephen]

A slight, inflationary rise generally.

Hopefully something to address the apparent problem with kids STs in the FF?

[scuttle]

Hopefully move singing section back to the East .Atmosphere has been flat this season, even in a festive derby IMHO the atmosphere was poor.Has been two different areas at times this season singing

[Antifa Hibs]

Make the lower FF section the singing section and solve two issues at once. Do away with the £25 kids season tickets and introduce Hibs Kids Plus scheme along with the existing Hibs kids membership. Maybe £30 for 8 games (pick and choose, excludes Cat A games). All for kids going to the games but nuts that a prime seat for a season can be bought for £5 less than 1 cat A game.

[Steven79]

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Make the lower FF section the singing section and solve two issues at once. Do away with the £25 kids season tickets and introduce Hibs Kids Plus scheme along with the existing Hibs kids membership. Maybe £30 for 8 games (pick and choose, excludes Cat A games). All for kids going to the games but nuts that a prime seat for a season can be bought for £5 less than 1 cat A game.

Why is it considered a prime seat? I've always thought of the lower tier behind a goal the worst place watch football.

[Keith_M]

Sorry to say this but... an increase in the price of kids tickets for the FF Lower.

As has been discussed endlessly on here already, that area is often half empty (or even worse). Despite that, it's nearly impossible to get a group of tickets in there on either a game-by-game basis or as Season Tickets.

It's obvious to everybody that some people are buying the cheap kids tickets and either very rarely or never using them. Now, I realise that's their choice and if it didn't have any negative impact on other Fans, I'd be happy for them to continue, but unfortunately it is.

I'll give you an example:

I have a Season Ticket with my Dad in the West Lower and am now trying to encourage younger family members along to games. I recently brought two along to the Celtc game and they loved it.

As a long term plan, I'd like to increase the size of our Season Ticket group to include kids but It's nearly impossible to get a group of seats together in most stands; aside from the ends of the West and East, where I really don't enjoy sitting.

[Ronniekirk]

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Sorry to say this but... an increase in the price of kids tickets for the FF Lower.

As has been discussed endlessly on here already, that area is often half empty (or even worse). Despite that, it's nearly impossible to get a group of tickets in there on either a game-by-game basis or as Season Tickets.

It's obvious to everybody that some people are buying the cheap kids tickets and either very rarely or never using them. Now, I realise that's their choice and if it didn't have any negative impact on other Fans, I'd be happy for them to continue, but unfortunately it is.

I'll give you an example:

I have a Season Ticket with my Dad in the West Lower and am now trying to encourage younger family members along to games. I recently brought two along to the Celtc game and they loved it.

As a long term plan, I'd like to increase the size of our Season Ticket group to include kids but It's nearly impossible to get a group of seats together in most stands; aside from the ends of the West and East, where I really don't enjoy sitting.

Think we need to find a place for both and encourage take up So Season Tickets are going to those who gobto games first and foremost
If folk know they are only going to a handful oh games a Season but want to give the Club the money upfront maybe they should be accommodated in a designated area at the sides that Way groups that want to be together hopefully have more choice
Won't.be popular I know but Hibs would know these seats are also going to be for resale at sell out and nearly sell out games if the Ticket Holder releases the seat Just a thought Hibs need to start thinking out the box to get solutions to these issues
Singing Section is wasted whetevitbis just now but the idea is sound and has caught on Just in wrong location
If we are serious about not giving Old Firm the Whole away end then that section also might be good for families to relocate to and Have singing section in Famous Five Lower and Standing
Think there need to more involvement by Fans Reps to get views and have serious discussions with The Board on this one

[Keith_M]

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Make the lower FF section the singing section and solve two issues at once. Do away with the £25 kids season tickets and introduce Hibs Kids Plus scheme along with the existing Hibs kids membership. Maybe £30 for 8 games (pick and choose, excludes Cat A games). All for kids going to the games but nuts that a prime seat for a season can be bought for £5 less than 1 cat A game.

Even with the empty seats, there's a much larger demand for a Family Section behind the goals than there is for a Singing Section.

Until somebody can actually prove that there are at least 1,500 people willing to sit in a Singing Section behind the goals, I'd be amazed if it changes any time soon. So far, only about 100 people sit in the Singing Section in the top tier, so the evidence just isn't there yet.

If anybody thinks there would be sufficient numbers, maybe they could raise a petition, or something, with signatories of ST holders that would be willing to move, then the Club could assess if there really is genuine demand.

[Antifa Hibs]

Even with the empty seats, there's a much larger demand for a Family Section behind the goals than there is for a Singing Section.

Until somebody can actually prove that there are at least 1,500 people willing to sit in a Singing Section behind the goals, I'd be amazed if it changes any time soon. So far, only about 100 people sit in the Singing Section in the top tier, so the evidence just isn't there yet.

If anybody thinks there would be sufficient numbers willing to move, maybe they could raise a petition, or something, with signatories of ST holders that would be willing to move, then the Club could assess if there really is genuine demand.

Don't agree with that. Celtic never had 3000 stood every game, infact they had about 200 in the back row of a block or two were the green brigade stood, but now having a waiting list for their new section? I'm in the East and our whole group 6-7 people would move if it was properly done.

[Speedy]

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Make the lower FF section the singing section and solve two issues at once. Do away with the £25 kids season tickets and introduce Hibs Kids Plus scheme along with the existing Hibs kids membership. Maybe £30 for 8 games (pick and choose, excludes Cat A games). All for kids going to the games but nuts that a prime seat for a season can be bought for £5 less than 1 cat A game.

I'd go somewhere in the middle and say the cheap kids ST excludes all Cat A games. Full Cat A kids ST should be more aligned to the other stands (say £50/£60 quid higher).

[j'adore hibs]

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I'd go somewhere in the middle and say the cheap kids ST excludes all Cat A games. Full Cat A kids ST should be more aligned to the other stands (say £50/£60 quid higher).

that sounds good to me and ive been in the FF taking advantage of the £25 seats but my kids go every game with me

id harbour a guess that folk bought kids tickets thinking theyd be able to use them as an adult and hey presto they cant so empty seats

i would say however that there are empty seats throughout the east every game including hearts i can only presume some of these are season tickets so its not just a ff lower problem

[tamig]

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Hopefully move singing section back to the East .Atmosphere has been flat this season, even in a festive derby IMHO the atmosphere was poor.Has been two different areas at times this season singing

Jeez I remember when most of the stadium sang.

[oldbutdim]

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Jeez I remember when most of the stadium sang.

Most of it............... and the North Stand stamped their feet.

[GGTTH1980]

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A slight, inflationary rise generally.

Hopefully something to address the apparent problem with kids STs in the FF?

The club have now stopped fans upgrading £25 kids season tickets to adult tickets......hopefully all the folk who used this tactic of cheap ticket for upgrading for cat A matches will now give up their seat for young fans wanting to go every week.....£25 season ticket for genuine kids is great but must be policed so it is not abused

[Hibbyradge]

Out of town Hibbies should have country membership type season tickets.

A block of 6 tickets at a slightly reduced price, which need to be activated by a specific number of days before the match, allowing the club to sell the seat if it's not going to be used.

The number of cat A matches could be restricted to 2 or the ST could be Cat B only.

Advantage to the club; Guaranteed, up front income

Advantage to fan; Preferred seat, slight saving on walk-up price and guarantee of attending sold out matches (if It's a cat A ST).

[Itsnoteasy]

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Out of town Hibbies should have country membership type season tickets.

A block of 6 tickets at a slightly reduced price, which need to be activated by a specific number of days before the match, allowing the club to sell the seat if it's not going to be used.

The number of cat A matches could be restricted to 2 or the ST could be Cat B only.

Advantage to the club; Guaranteed, up front income

Advantage to fan; Preferred seat, slight saving on walk-up price and guarantee of attending sold out matches (if It's a cat A ST).

Where would you draw the boundary. If you have a membership to golf/tennis club it is usually a 30 mile radius outside the club.

[Hibbyradge]

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Where would you draw the boundary. If you have a membership to golf/tennis club it is usually a 30 mile radius outside the club.

Good question and good point.

I guess the club would need to consider that, but maybe 2 hours or more by public transport? 3 hours?

100 miles? 150 miles?

I know there are people who travel long distances regularly to see Hibs, but not everyone can.

It's probably more about a sense of belonging, being part of something, that appeals to me.

I was at loads of games last season and the start of this one, including the home Europa games and away in Greece, but I can't do it every week. I'd still love to have a membership card.

I'm a shareholder, I donate to HSL and kicks for kids, but a season ticket would complete the set.

[Itsnoteasy]

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Good question and good point.

I guess the club would need to consider that, but maybe 2 hours or more by public transport? 3 hours?

100 miles? 150 miles?

I know there are people who travel long distances regularly to see Hibs, but not everyone can.

It's probably more about a sense of belonging, being part of something, that appeals to me.

I was at loads of games last season and the start of this one, including the home Europa games and away in Greece, but I can't do it every week. I'd still love to have a membership card.

I'm a shareholder, I donate to HSL and kicks for kids, but a season ticket would complete the set.

I think all fans should be rewarded for their loyalty. But yes your idea shouldn't be that difficult to implement & those who travel a considerable distance to follow our wonderful team should get a wee something back. The cost of travelling is expensive these days.

[Lancs Harp]

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Out of town Hibbies should have country membership type season tickets.

A block of 6 tickets at a slightly reduced price, which need to be activated by a specific number of days before the match, allowing the club to sell the seat if it's not going to be used.

The number of cat A matches could be restricted to 2 or the ST could be Cat B only.

Advantage to the club; Guaranteed, up front income

Advantage to fan; Preferred seat, slight saving on walk-up price and guarantee of attending sold out matches (if It's a cat A ST).

I'd certainly appreciate an initiative of this nature or indeed a block of X amount of tickets available to anyone not just out of towners.

[Juniper Greens]

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I'd certainly appreciate an initiative of this nature or indeed a block of X amount of tickets available to anyone not just out of towners.

Great idea when there are 8000 STs. However perhaps, the stadium is just fool just now to have a good number of one third of a season ticket holders? Would be difficult to know what was and wasn't sold all the time.

[Famous Fiver]

Midlothian Council have just increased their Aged Golden Years (65+) monthly sub for access to Leisure Facilities by 50% (£21.20 to £31.30) while leaving all other age groups untouched.

Looks like the OAPs are looked at as low hanging fruit to be picked.

Hope Hibs aren't paying attention.

[Since90+2]

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Midlothian Council have just increased their Aged Golden Years (65+) monthly sub for access to Leisure Facilities by 50% (£21.20 to £31.30) while leaving all other age groups untouched.

Looks like the OAPs are looked at as low hanging fruit to be picked.

Hope Hibs aren't paying attention.

I heard earlier today that statistically people aged 61 have the most money on average in savings and current accounts. I would reckon that the majority of 65 year olds will have far more desposible income than folk in their early to mid 20s.

[cleanyman]

Think we'll be taking a bit hit this year.

I expect a drop of at least 2,000.

[Ringothedog]

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Think we'll be taking a bit hit this year.

I expect a drop of at least 2,000.

Let’s wait until the end of the season

[.Sean.]

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Think we'll be taking a bit hit this year.

I expect a drop of at least 2,000.

I don’t think it’ll be down by as many as 2000 but I think we all knew that the fair weather supporters we picked up on the back of the cup win were always likely to fall by the wayside when performances and the feel good factor that the cup win produced started to slip away.

[Ringothedog]

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I don’t think it’ll be down by as many as 2000 but I think we all knew that the fair weather supporters we picked up on the back of the cup win were always likely to fall by the wayside when performances and the feel good factor that the cup win produced started to slip away.

I really don’t get this pessimistic outlook, the club on the other side of the city continually sell over 12000 season tickets even when they are crap. Why would we lose season ticket holders on the back of a poor half season.We could still finish in the top six, challenge for Europe and win the Scottish cup. Let’s see how we have done in May before slagging of what you perceive as “fair weather” fans

[Since90+2]

I don't think the price will increase.

[hibee]

I’ve had a Season Ticket for as long as I can remember but I’d be disappointed with any kind of price increase for next season.

Would be good if they managed to sort out a way of doing the cup top up again, I always bought it but since they got rid of it I don’t generally bother going to them now as it always seems like a lot of money for one game.

[Scouse Hibee]

The ST is reasonably priced so no big deal if it increases slightly.

[Brooster]

Kids tickets must go up to a minimum of £100 which is still about a fiver a game. This £25 malarkey is not doing us any favours. I would keep all the other prices as they are. I'll be intetested to hear what the fans reps view is on this. I would also like to hear from them on Elgin ticket prices thread.