4 hours ago, notts-joe said:

I can't justify going much higher than the price freeze and the rush I am under now to afford paying is a complete joke. There hasn't been enough warnings and surely Alan Hardy understands families have huge bills to pay, so why the short deadline?

If you're really struggling, there is the Zebra finance option to pay in 8 or 10 monthly instalments.  Obviously it works out a bit more expensive in the long run (around £1 per game in the Kop) but it does make budgeting easier.

 

https://www.seasonticketfinance.com/notts_county/tickets

It's disappointing but there is method in the madness. Bringing back the crowds and the good vibes and enticing them with offers for the second half of the season was the easy part. It probably paid off financially too as our crowds were so low before. But now the new regime has to try to keep the crowds coming while also providing a competitive budget for a promotion push next season. The club can't assume that we'll keep on getting over 7000 at home games, history tells us that that would result in a big black hole.

Setting an April deadline is clever in a way (getting more people to sign up while we're doing well on the pitch and helping the club set a budget earlier) but also endangers goodwill from supporters. As we've seen. I wouldn't be surprised to see the deadline extended, but who's willing to take that chance?

I thought Elite was going to tell me off for a minute (until reading the quoted message). I wasn't aware Zebra Finance was back, surely something the could be promoting more? That said, I do feel people should given a fair chance to save.

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I doubt anyone would argue that there wasn't method behind the decision.

I know that the early tickets will ensure Hardy can provide Nolan with a insight into his transfer budget, most clubs try to get as many ST holders on board to boost the coffers but I just think more would come on board with an extension and slightly reduced savings. Nobody is asking for miracles, just to be valued for standing by the club. I am noticing more resentment towards the free tickets that are frequently given out, I just wonder how any can justify showing that sort of appreciation to floating fans and yet on the other hand making hard working people feel undervalued.

You can't please everyone but there's a way to generally make most people happy, unfortunately I would say the club hasn't tried at all with season ticket holders.

15 hours ago, Elite_pie said:

This is the cost per match (bold type in £) for an early bird renewal who attends all 23 games:

Pavis Stand
Adult 380 16.52
Senior 230 10.00
18-21 160 6.96
U-18 45 1.96
U-16 45 1.96
U-12 23 1.00

Kop Stand
Adult 310 13.48
Senior 215 9.35
18-21 160 6.96
U-18 45 1.96
U-16 45 1.96
U-12 23 1.00

Haydn Green Stand

Adult 310 13.48
Senior 230 8.91
18-21 160 6.96
U-18 45 1.96
U-16 45 1.96
U-12 23 1.00

For new applications or anyone renewing in May those prices rise to:

Pavis Stand
Adult 400 17.39
Senior 265 11.52
18-21 190 8.26
U-18 110 4.78
U-16 60 2.61
U-12 23 1.00

Kop Stand
Adult 350 15.22
Senior 250 10.87
18-21 175 7.61
U-18 100 4.35
U-16 60 2.61
U-12 23 1.00

Haydn Green Stand
Adult 350 15.22
Senior 250 10.87
18-21 175 7.61
U-18 100 4.35
U-16 60 2.61
U-12 23 1.00

Pretty reasonable overall, especially if you're an ode un or young un, I hope Hardy gets the response he hopes for.

hardy has said that he thinks we will have a top 4 budget, how does our season ticket compare with other league two teams and in the highest within the football league?

do you know @Elite_pie

The prices aren't bad at all for fans of my age or older, its the families and people in the middle.

I have noticed comments on Twitter but people should expect different opinions, I can't say I like seeing the arguments though.

5 hours ago, liampie said:

hardy has said that he thinks we will have a top 4 budget, how does our season ticket compare with other league two teams and in the highest within the football league?

do you know @Elite_pie

Far too difficult for me to answer I'm afraid.  The BBC always do a survey on ST prices and we generally come out of it badly, but only because it doesn't tell the full story.  Our adult prices are generally higher than most (the price the BBC use), but if you're over 60 or under 18 we compare very favourably to most.  You also have to consider what you're getting for your money - is it really fair to compare as equals a covered seat at Meadow Lane with an open terrace at Accrington Stanley?

He made a bit of a rod for his own back by making it £20 a game in all stands for adults as this doesn't make the Main Stand season ticket as attractive a proposition. A fiver off a game for new season ticket buyers in the other two stands isn't a bad offer if you know you are going to make every game and (just over) £4 a game is really good value if you are under 18. 

The timescale for renewals is a bit ridiculous though.

4 hours ago, TheSkipper said:

The prices aren't bad at all for fans of my age or older, its the families and people in the middle.

Can't say I agree with that.  While you're probably right about the people in the middle (standard adult), depending on your circumstances Notts do some excellent offers for families.  As an example, if you have a child of 15 and a couple more aged under 12 and you can make all home games, the ST renewal rate in the Kop would work out at £17.44 per match for all 4 of you.  Even a new ST applicant could get the same for £19.83, and I would be very surprised if you can get 4 people in to watch a league football game for under £20 at many clubs.  It's a very fine balance charging prices that can attract fans yet still provide a competitive budget, but as a first stab I think Alan Hardy has done a creditable job. 

May i ask a question please , as i didn't catch fully the phone in on Monday with AH and KN , a friend mentioned something to me about a possible rebate for season ticket holders if a certain number was sold , the question is can anyone put any more details to that as I'm not sure on the clarity , and would that do the job on this debate if it was done to say £20-£40 

21 minutes ago, Who r ya?? You Pies!! said:

May i ask a question please , as i didn't catch fully the phone in on Monday with AH and KN , a friend mentioned something to me about a possible rebate for season ticket holders if a certain number was sold , the question is can anyone put any more details to that as I'm not sure on the clarity , and would that do the job on this debate if it was done to say £20-£40 

I think the number mentioned by Hardy for a possible rebate was 5,000 ST sales.  That seems a bit of an unlikely target considering we sold under 3,000 last season, but at least it's more realistic than the 7,500 Ray Trew used as an incentive.

Thanks @Elite_pie for further clarity on that , and agree 5000 does seem a big ask . 

On 29/03/2017 at 20:22, Elite_pie said:

Can't say I agree with that.  While you're probably right about the people in the middle (standard adult), depending on your circumstances Notts do some excellent offers for families.  As an example, if you have a child of 15 and a couple more aged under 12 and you can make all home games, the ST renewal rate in the Kop would work out at £17.44 per match for all 4 of you.  Even a new ST applicant could get the same for £19.83, and I would be very surprised if you can get 4 people in to watch a league football game for under £20 at many clubs.  It's a very fine balance charging prices that can attract fans yet still provide a competitive budget, but as a first stab I think Alan Hardy has done a creditable job. 

The free tickets is a nice gesture but I wouldn't make anyone below 14 pay.

After that age it would be a debt most young fans would be wiling to pay, so coughing up the money to pay would not be that bad.