hibs.net Messageboard

Results 1 to 25 of 25
  1. #1
    Left by mutual consent! Speedway's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2002
    Location
    UK
    Age
    89
    Posts
    16,622

    Could Hibs Find Money In This Idea?

    Sheffield Wednesday launch season ticket guaranteed for 10 years after Premier League promotion https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51129422


  2. Log in to remove the advert

  3. #2
    First Team Regular vercol36's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2011
    Location
    Canongate
    Posts
    631
    Quote Originally Posted by Speedway View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    Sheffield Wednesday launch season ticket guaranteed for 10 years after Premier League promotion https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51129422
    In case we get promoted?...

  4. #3
    @hibs.net private member lord bunberry's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    edinburgh
    Posts
    19,665
    Not for me, any money paid up front would be used meaning less money in the following years. Most fans won’t be able to afford it anyway so it would end up just being something that’s used as a bragging tool by a small minority.

    United we stand here....

  5. #4
    I can't see many people paying more than £4000 up front for a season ticket to be honest, or in Sheffield Wednesday's case more than £6000.

  6. #5
    The Hertz are announcing one the morn' for the Scottish Championship

  7. #6
    First Team Breakthrough
    Join Date
    Nov 2019
    Location
    Leith
    Posts
    154
    Gamer IDs

    Gamertag: AlienDoidge9
    What happens if I die 3 years in?

  8. #7
    Coaching Staff
    Join Date
    May 2003
    Location
    Sydney, Australia
    Age
    72
    Posts
    6,236
    Quote Originally Posted by TimeForHeros16 View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    What happens if I die 3 years in?
    You will have to apply for a refund.

  9. #8
    Left by mutual consent!
    Join Date
    Sep 2018
    Posts
    17,807
    Quote Originally Posted by TimeForHeros16 View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    What happens if I die 3 years in?
    Start again as TheTimeforHeros16 👍

  10. #9
    Left by mutual consent!
    Join Date
    May 2018
    Posts
    2,100
    Quote Originally Posted by lord bunberry View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    Not for me, any money paid up front would be used meaning less money in the following years. Most fans won’t be able to afford it anyway so it would end up just being something that’s used as a bragging tool by a small minority.
    Thats exactly what's happened in many golf clubs across the country. 10 year or even life memberships are a bad idea for the club long term.

  11. #10
    AFKA SuffolkHibee ChilliEater's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2002
    Location
    Currambine, Western Australia
    Age
    57
    Posts
    1,725
    Quote Originally Posted by 90+2 View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    Start again as TheTimeforHeros16 👍

  12. #11
    Quote Originally Posted by TimeForHeros16 View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    What happens if I die 3 years in?
    The same thing that would happen just now if you died 3 months into a single season ticket agreement I'd imagine.

  13. #12
    @hibs.net private member danhibees1875's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    Edinburgh
    Age
    32
    Posts
    13,700
    So they're valid every year before they get promoted and then valid for 10 years after that - at a minimum of 15 years (I'm not sure why it's being called a 10 year ticket).

    You could quite easily have got your ticket forever with that - even the better teams in the championship can end up stuck there.

    I guess it could be the initial cash injection they need to get them up, at which point the money from season tickets becomes much less important to them.
    Mon the Hibs.

  14. #13
    Long term or life time STs smack of financial desperatism. Debenture schemes work better but you have to have sell outs every season for them to work too.

  15. #14
    If I was Hibs I'd replace STs with a monthly membership at £35 a month. Folk are much less likely to decide not to renew something that's direct debiting away quietly in smaller amounts than a one off hit of £400 they have to commit to once a year.

  16. #15
    @hibs.net private member hibbymac's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2002
    Location
    Edinburgh
    Age
    64
    Posts
    2,722
    Quote Originally Posted by TimeForHeros16 View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    What happens if I die 3 years in?
    I'd imagine the person in the next seat would complain about the smell and the flies ...... eventually!!
    " Whatever the future may hold, Fans of this unique club will stand firm in Hibernians corner. Yes, united they stand, those wonderful supporters and The greatest football club on earth, " - Hibernian F.C. The team that wouldn't die. Click here

  17. #16
    Quote Originally Posted by JeMeSouviens View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    If I was Hibs I'd replace STs with a monthly membership at £35 a month. Folk are much less likely to decide not to renew something that's direct debiting away quietly in smaller amounts than a one off hit of £400 they have to commit to once a year.
    Yep that seems to make sense to me.

    People using the current payment plan have to reapply every year. If we set up a membership scheme that cost £35 a month and included a ST then it would be less likely that people would fail to renew. How many people have gym memberships, as an example, that they never use but never get round to cancelling? See also Amazon Prime, Spotify etc etc. The current payment plan is paid over 10 months, switch that to 12 but don't change the monthly cost, throw in a couple of 'members perks' and you have an extra £70pp coming in each year (admittedly that's simplistic but you get the idea).

    I suppose the issue is with the current arrangement Hibs get the money up front from the finance company and the fans financial agreement is with them but there must be a way round it or a way a transition period could be incorporated.

  18. #17
    @hibs.net private member Sudds_1's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2002
    Location
    Posh Pans
    Posts
    4,561
    Quote Originally Posted by TimeForHeros16 View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    What happens if I die 3 years in?
    They keep your seat and sit your ashes on it 😃
    The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits

    The trouble with referees is that they know the rules, but they do not know the game

  19. #18
    Left by mutual consent!
    Join Date
    Apr 2019
    Location
    Somewhere near Albequerque.
    Posts
    2,461
    Quote Originally Posted by TimeForHeros16 View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    What happens if I die 3 years in?
    If a club is this desperate for cash, there's a fair chance you would outlive them.

  20. #19
    Testimonial Due Kaff's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Age
    57
    Posts
    1,284
    Quote Originally Posted by JeMeSouviens View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    If I was Hibs I'd replace STs with a monthly membership at £35 a month. Folk are much less likely to decide not to renew something that's direct debiting away quietly in smaller amounts than a one off hit of £400 they have to commit to once a year.
    Thats a very good idea

  21. #20
    Testimonial Due Renfrew_Hibby's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2010
    Location
    Renfrew, Renfrewshire
    Posts
    1,833
    Think Sheff Wed could be in a bit of bother behind the scenes, they certainty have been in recent times. I don't think they even own Hillsborough anymore?

    Add to that the fact Sheff Utd are flying in the Prem, that must really be getting to them. It's well documented that Sheffield is a bit like Edinburgh in the football sense as Sheff Wed have over the years adopted a 'big team' attitude and constantly ridicule United as the smaller, less successful club... as if Wednesday have been amazing like ever!

    Hope Leeds get up, Sheffield United contine to prosper in the Prem and Wednesday rot in the lower leagues.

  22. #21
    @hibs.net private member Carheenlea's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Age
    54
    Posts
    11,208
    Quote Originally Posted by Sir David Gray View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    The same thing that would happen just now if you died 3 months into a single season ticket agreement I'd imagine.
    Proper fans die in the close season. Shuffling off the mortal coil three months in is yet another excuse for the part timers. Same folk that leave early early week guaranteed.

  23. #22
    First Team Regular OstKurve Hibs's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    auchterteuchter
    Age
    38
    Posts
    860
    Quote Originally Posted by JeMeSouviens View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    If I was Hibs I'd replace STs with a monthly membership at £35 a month. Folk are much less likely to decide not to renew something that's direct debiting away quietly in smaller amounts than a one off hit of £400 they have to commit to once a year.
    Would be interesting to see the results of poll for this, would current season ticket holders prefer this method of payment ? Would current non season ticket holders be more likely to get a season ticket if this was an option ?

    Something along the lines of that

  24. #23
    Quote Originally Posted by Carheenlea View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    Proper fans die in the close season. Shuffling off the mortal coil three months in is yet another excuse for the part timers. Same folk that leave early early week guaranteed.
    Fair point. So inconsiderate of anyone who dies 3 months into the season, at least wait until the festive derby!

  25. #24
    @hibs.net private member RyeSloan's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2002
    Location
    Edinburgh
    Posts
    12,665
    Quote Originally Posted by JeMeSouviens View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    If I was Hibs I'd replace STs with a monthly membership at £35 a month. Folk are much less likely to decide not to renew something that's direct debiting away quietly in smaller amounts than a one off hit of £400 they have to commit to once a year.
    It’s a good and bad idea.

    The good has been covered by PB but what about when we are having a crap season. Which let’s be honest is not unlikely.

    2-3 months in a few thousand cancel their monthly DD mumbling something about how they will sign back up again once we are ‘good’.

    Cash flow dries up at the club and there is no money for players to arrest the decline and the downward spiral is in place.

  26. #25
    Quote Originally Posted by hibbymac View Post
    This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
    I'd imagine the person in the next seat would complain about the smell and the flies ...... eventually!!
    Great reply reminded me of this

    https://youtu.be/zJUvVNQwCcQ

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
hibs.net ©2020 All Rights Reserved
- Mobile Leaderboard (320x50) - Leaderboard (728x90)