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« Reply #15 on: Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 10:53:42 » |
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Yes, part of Live Nation. One of the companies I do loads of work for (including todays shenanigans). The only bright spot is I may be able to blag some free tickets. For me. Always a silver lining.
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Flashheart
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« Reply #16 on: Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 10:54:48 » |
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they are part of the Live Nation group who are massive Promoters of gigs and events.
So this could tie in with the concerts then?
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BenTheRed
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« Reply #17 on: Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 10:59:15 » |
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So this could tie in with the concerts then?
I thought some insurance company was the link to the concerts
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Flashheart
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« Reply #18 on: Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 11:00:44 » |
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I thought some insurance company was the link to the concerts Well yeah, but it doesn't mean these ticket master folk can't be involved as well.
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Saxondale
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« Reply #19 on: Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 11:21:03 » |
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I'd be 90% certain its nothing to do with Live Nation but Ill ask the boss man when he turns up tonight.
I have asked him before when the concert idea was first announced and he seemed to know nothing about it and think given the capacity it wouldn't be a goer.
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« Reply #20 on: Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 11:34:27 » |
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Have any other clubs done this? Outsourcing looks to me like it means ticketmaster will get their cut from fees and the club won't have to employ staff.
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« Reply #21 on: Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 11:40:03 » |
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We outsourced tickets back in the 90s and one undesired consequence was that it was easy for away fans to get in the home ends - in particular i'm thinking of Millwall and Bolton in the League Cup
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BenTheRed
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« Reply #22 on: Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 11:51:34 » |
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We outsourced tickets back in the 90s and one undesired consequence was that it was easy for away fans to get in the home ends - in particular i'm thinking of Millwall and Bolton in the League Cup
Maybe tickets can be sold to pre registered supporters or those living near Swindon. I think it's something that should be easily policed
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Iffy's Onion Bhaji
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« Reply #23 on: Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 12:37:34 » |
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You'd need a fan login in order to order tickets hence the reward system. I guess the question is how easy would it be for away fans to sign up? Shouldnt be a huge issue though given not many clubs at this level bring enough.
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« Reply #24 on: Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 15:21:58 » |
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Most of the top division clubs here use Ticketmaster and they charge a booking fee on top of the ticket price. It's been a while since I used the online ticketing at STFC but didn't that include a booking fee and extortionate postage?
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« Reply #25 on: Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 16:57:54 » |
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Most of the top division clubs here use Ticketmaster and they charge a booking fee on top of the ticket price. It's been a while since I used the online ticketing at STFC but didn't that include a booking fee and extortionate postage?
A £25 seat cost £27 when booked online last season. If booked in time that included postage. I'd be surprised if Ticketmaster match that.
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« Reply #26 on: Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 17:17:00 » |
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A £25 seat cost £27 when booked online last season. If booked in time that included postage. I'd be surprised if Ticketmaster match that.
A ticket for Vålerenga - Rosenborg at the national stadium costs 300 NOK + 27 NOK fee, that's a £3 fee on a £34 ticket. If it scales down according to the ticket price then it's hardly different to the previous system and will be vastly improved for bigger games
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Jamiesfuturewife
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« Reply #27 on: Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 19:47:32 » |
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Does this mean no more Jockanory?
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« Reply #28 on: Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 20:23:03 » |
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Does this mean no more Jockanory? He's retired anyway I'm afraid JFW.
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Jamiesfuturewife
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« Reply #29 on: Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 20:57:33 » |
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Waaaahhhhhhhhhh
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