reading tickets selling fast {merged}
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itsnevereasy
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MATCITY said:
But they was given the option of buying a seat before us mere mortals who don't have a session ticket
JoeMercer'sWay
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itsnevereasy said:
why are you calling it a session ticket lol?
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When we buy airline tickets we are subjected to extreme examples of price rationing: early prices are low , later prices tend to move up in relation to demand and can get extortionate as last few seats are squeezed up to very high prices for popular flights.
It's not always fair and luck can play a role in what people end up paying...but most people accept the system for what it is.
But when other businesses (such as City) attempt even minor innovations / strategies for selling seats (such as closing 3rd tier / differential pricing by area of ground / cheaper prices for buying early) it seems that everyone complains if they don't end up with the perfect result.
For the Reading game, I would have liked to see the club:
i) try + generate a good atmosphere by packing out Levels 1 + 2
ii) try + encourage attendance by keeping prices cheap/reasonable
iii) prioritise City fans over Reading fans in handling away ticket allocation
iv) be flexible in their decision to open L3 once demand justified it
They have just about delivered on all 4 points, but we still have a 75 page whinge thread, and toys coming out of the pram because of minor issues relating to small price differentials + people not sitting in their "usual" seat.
It's not always fair and luck can play a role in what people end up paying...but most people accept the system for what it is.
But when other businesses (such as City) attempt even minor innovations / strategies for selling seats (such as closing 3rd tier / differential pricing by area of ground / cheaper prices for buying early) it seems that everyone complains if they don't end up with the perfect result.
For the Reading game, I would have liked to see the club:
i) try + generate a good atmosphere by packing out Levels 1 + 2
ii) try + encourage attendance by keeping prices cheap/reasonable
iii) prioritise City fans over Reading fans in handling away ticket allocation
iv) be flexible in their decision to open L3 once demand justified it
They have just about delivered on all 4 points, but we still have a 75 page whinge thread, and toys coming out of the pram because of minor issues relating to small price differentials + people not sitting in their "usual" seat.
itsnevereasy
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JoeMercer'sWay said:
Ha - Damn you Manchester schooling system!
My bad! Duh!
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I'm a season card holder CBL2 and though I'm always offered 'my' seat for cup games I must admit that I often choose to sit elsewhere because I'm often looking to see if there's a spot I prefer. So, in my case, as an L2 regular, the club goes to lengths to allow me to take my regular seat but I often confuse matters by having a personal preference to change where I sit.
If I were a tier 3 season card holder then I guess that I'd know well enough that I may be relocated as the club do all possible to cope with fluctuating demands and preferences - I know it's a ball-ache but they're just trying to do what they can as best they can to ensure the best possible atmosphere at games. . it's a tough task as the reading game has made that plain but I do appreciate that the club don't have a crystal ball so will inevitably make the wrong initial decision sometimes. My point is that they're not setting out to mess anyone about and that the logistics involved are complex and that they do honestly try to do their best for us the fans.
Some of the comments on this forum seem to suggest that there's a malign influence at play that's specifically targeting them in an attempt to mess them around and piss them off . . . . . I don't think that's actually true and while there's certainly some heartfelt angst on the subject I think it's misplaced and that those upset should try to take a more reasoned view.
Manchester City are perhaps one of the most touchy feely football clubs on the planet, they constantly look to us to gauge our opinions so that they can improve what they have on offer for us. They try more than any of the others and they've made many improvements already and are aiming for more. Please understand that and please show the club the respect that they show to us in all they do. They won't always get it exactly right for everyone but it's not for want of trying.
If I were a tier 3 season card holder then I guess that I'd know well enough that I may be relocated as the club do all possible to cope with fluctuating demands and preferences - I know it's a ball-ache but they're just trying to do what they can as best they can to ensure the best possible atmosphere at games. . it's a tough task as the reading game has made that plain but I do appreciate that the club don't have a crystal ball so will inevitably make the wrong initial decision sometimes. My point is that they're not setting out to mess anyone about and that the logistics involved are complex and that they do honestly try to do their best for us the fans.
Some of the comments on this forum seem to suggest that there's a malign influence at play that's specifically targeting them in an attempt to mess them around and piss them off . . . . . I don't think that's actually true and while there's certainly some heartfelt angst on the subject I think it's misplaced and that those upset should try to take a more reasoned view.
Manchester City are perhaps one of the most touchy feely football clubs on the planet, they constantly look to us to gauge our opinions so that they can improve what they have on offer for us. They try more than any of the others and they've made many improvements already and are aiming for more. Please understand that and please show the club the respect that they show to us in all they do. They won't always get it exactly right for everyone but it's not for want of trying.
Managed to re-relocate this morning over the phone from CBL3 to EL3 via NL1 (automatically moved on Monday).
I'm sure that the club could accomodate the season card holders a little better by keeping equivalent areas open, ie, if there is to be stand/block closures close one side of the stadium (probably colin bell as the cameras don't point that way) and relocate season card holders to the gaps in the other side.
As regards atmosphere, do you think that relocating 3rd tier seasoncard holders (sit and watch) to areas of the ground where other types of fan are located (stand and sing) is likely to create conflict between city fans?
I was in EL2 for the Aris game, and one fan grabbed another fan round the throat for standing up and it kicked off (at the handbags level mainly) but I'm sure that it could be avoided if ticket sales are structured in a way that keeps fans of a like mind together.
Fill up the stadium from the bottom just doesn't achieve that in my opinion
I'm sure that the club could accomodate the season card holders a little better by keeping equivalent areas open, ie, if there is to be stand/block closures close one side of the stadium (probably colin bell as the cameras don't point that way) and relocate season card holders to the gaps in the other side.
As regards atmosphere, do you think that relocating 3rd tier seasoncard holders (sit and watch) to areas of the ground where other types of fan are located (stand and sing) is likely to create conflict between city fans?
I was in EL2 for the Aris game, and one fan grabbed another fan round the throat for standing up and it kicked off (at the handbags level mainly) but I'm sure that it could be avoided if ticket sales are structured in a way that keeps fans of a like mind together.
Fill up the stadium from the bottom just doesn't achieve that in my opinion
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with still 4 selling days and a big walk up crowd, i can still see CB3 being opened.
gio's side step
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fathellensbellend said:
It is open
CITY FOR LIFE
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Where does it say L3 is open?
gio's side step
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CITY FOR LIFE said:
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.mcfc.talent-sport.co.uk/PagesPublic/ProductBrowse/standAndAreaSelection.aspx?stadium=CM&product=10FHRE&campaign=%20%20&type=H" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.mcfc.talent-sport.co.uk/Page ... %20&type=H</a>
gio's side step
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Norb said:
Sorry mate, misread that
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gio's side step said:
Edit.
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xmusampa said:
The reason it is opening now is because demand has been greater than expected. The club had good cause to believe demand would not necessitate the opening of level three, which certain people, myself have included, have gone into great detail explaining this with regards to the circumstances, pricing and attendances of the previous rounds.
You could have Captain Hindsight.
Situations change, why can't you understand that? Regardless, you're not being penalised, move back to level three and get your refund.
Additionally, you ought to try to understand that you're not being moved. Repeat after me: I do not have a season ticket which entitles me to the same cup seat.
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alib said:
That's because they are glory hunters and only bought a season ticket after we won the League Cup.
Just like the rags, glory hunter = whinging twat
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Skashion said:
So why did city send surveys out, and one of the questions was, would you like your name on your seat, or do you think they are planning on randomly putting peoples names on any old seat.
Skashion
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Have you already purchased a seat with your name on?fathellensbellend said:
STOP!!!!
Here's what I would have done.(Gary, use it as a template mate)
The ticket site on the OS to explain the situation clearly before tickets go on sale.
All seats and levels(lower, middle, upper) £17.50. Regardless.
Levels 1 and 2 to be sold first. Once tickets have sold out, and only then, will level 3 to be opened.
Loyalty points. If it's true about no loyalty points for level 3 sales?
Supporters buying level 1 and 2 tickets get 50 loyalty points. Those fans waiting for level 3 tickets get no loyalty points. Season ticket holders in level 3 who move, get 50 loyalty points. Those that don't move, don't.(explained before hand on OS site)
Conclusion.
:-) Happy fans. Happy club/staff. Near enough full house.
PS. Can I have a 35k a year job at the ticket office please. You need guys like me.;-)
Here's what I would have done.(Gary, use it as a template mate)
The ticket site on the OS to explain the situation clearly before tickets go on sale.
All seats and levels(lower, middle, upper) £17.50. Regardless.
Levels 1 and 2 to be sold first. Once tickets have sold out, and only then, will level 3 to be opened.
Loyalty points. If it's true about no loyalty points for level 3 sales?
Supporters buying level 1 and 2 tickets get 50 loyalty points. Those fans waiting for level 3 tickets get no loyalty points. Season ticket holders in level 3 who move, get 50 loyalty points. Those that don't move, don't.(explained before hand on OS site)
Conclusion.
:-) Happy fans. Happy club/staff. Near enough full house.
PS. Can I have a 35k a year job at the ticket office please. You need guys like me.;-)