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  1. Whi

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    With a day left on their £149 season ticket offer, they're close to 18,000 sales.

    Brilliant of a club to put their supporters first.

    Three times as many sales as us nearly. And a lot of our 'sales' will be free tickets remember.

    Well done Bradford City. Again.
     
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    Do you really think we could double our number by charging £149? Bradford averaged 13k I believe last season.
     
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    If we aren't promoted this season we should try this, the club cant justify 300 quid or whatever it is for third division football, especially when we've been hearing we have one of the bigger budgets in the division, We'll lose sales if we dont put a price cut on them.
     
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  4. Whi

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    I haven't a clue, mate. I still think winning games + exciting, attacking football brings more folk in. But then, charging £27 on the day at L1 level isn't going to coax folk back.

    I'm just chuffed to see a similar club putting supporters first. Imagine coming to Oakwell on a Saturday/Tuesday and seeing it nearly full again.
     
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    In simple maths if we sold 7000 at 300, we would have to sell 14000 at 150 to have a neutral position. Would create more loyalty though and offer more revenue opportunities. Personally I think it's a good idea but would the fans back the risk the club would take. Even with special offers on match days, we struggle to get 14k home fans through the door.
     
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  6. Whi

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    We shift 7,000 tickets, but don't shift 7,000 at £300 pal. Be interesting to know how many are freebies for kids going with adults, or students/juveniles/OAP's. Although I'm sure not all of the City tickets went for £149, the kids were £99.

    I just applaud such an initiative. It's pleasing.
     
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    I'd get one for me and the hubby so that's 2 right there. Pretty certain my dad would get one too.
     
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    Only answer to this is to offer a price incentive

    If we sell 12,000 tickets say by end of June everyone who bought one is refunded half the cost. Wouldn't suit everyone, some enjoy buying late or on instalments etc but put yer money up and stop the talking.

    The actual figures , timings and costs could be worked out etc but you get the drift....
     
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    I'd get one.
     
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    To put it in perspective my mate from work started going out with a Bradford fan and she bought a season ticket to attend with him. At £149 that's well worth it to spend time with her new fella all season, doubt she'd have done that at 300-400 quid though. She then bought a shirt halfway through the season and I know for a fact she spends a ton on booze whilst she's there ;)
     
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    I prefer the expensive pricing as it is.....keeps the riff raff out!!

    hth.

    Seriously tho....they ent a clue at Jokewell.....ant had a clue for ages either........nowt will change
     
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    It'd not work to refund people as those who are only buying due to cheap price won't take the risk that it'll get to 12k, they'll not fork out the full price, if it doesn't get to 12k they're lumbered.
     
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    There's the offer though. Up to the fans then... If you want it stop talking about cheaper prices, here's your chance.
     
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    18K fans at home can be great if things are going well. But also 18k sat quiet or even booing and getting on players backs can also work against a home side

    We'll have to wait and see if its a blessing or a curse..
     
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    To be fair to Bradford fans they are always cheering them on.
     
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    Can you imagine the backlash on here from the very same posters calling for this idea if it was implemented and sold 10,000.

    Also, imagine all the old ****s having to shout siiiiiiiiit daaaaaaaarn to an extra 5,000 everyweek?


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    True, hence my 'simple maths' caveat. The problem is if the experiment fails, then the first team budget does also.
     
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    Perfect, an additional benefit then. We can attract more facts who aren't real ;)
     
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    I think they could offer a "pledge" system before tickets go on sale. Test the numbers at the prospective price. If it's doesn't fly I'm sure the club can be blamed again. I would love to see 10-14k home fans week in week out at Oakwell. We are comparing our town catchment though with the 6th biggest UK City
     
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    Arrr Fu'ck It
     
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