Derby season ticket renewals - we could learn a lot

Hampster Gull said:

I'm kind of ok with what we are charged, seems pretty fair and club becoming more innovative. And would expect to pay more to watch us if we get promoted. But of course its not easy for everyone so would support more differentiation, eg marginally higher rates to support discount for those unemployed / disabled etc. i will get my hard hat.

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Ian Bairds Fist said:

Derby have released the following statement and pricing structure for next season...

http://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/article/secure-your-seat-for-the-201516-season-2252871.aspx
http://www.wearederby.com/buy-tickets/season-tickets-prices-information/

Couple of ideas we'd do well to look at:
1) Early bird discounts = extra incentive
2) No mention of a rise should they get promotion = i.e. fans not feeling like theyre being mugged off
3) Reduced price for those renewing, further reduction on those renewing after more than 1 year = increased loyalty, extra incentive for those thinking twice about renewing

I think point 3 especially would be nice to see at the Albion. There are season ticket holders from the Gillingham and Withdean days who pay exactly the same price as someone who just walks in off the street. Pretty poor.

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Alex said:

Just out of interest, why do you think disabled spectators should get discounted match/season tickets? I'm disabled btw.

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Hampster Gull said:

Not really trying to make a big point, just that i imagine going to a football match would be more difficult than otherwise so a price discount might encourage more disabled fans. Could be completely wrong. Whats your view?

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Ian Bairds Fist said:

Did you pay the band circa £400 each year? No, so it's a poor analogy.

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Blue3 said:

I agree season ticket Goldstone Gillingham and Withdean should get some benefit as should those that pay for their season ticket in one payment

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Alex said:

I didn't think you were trying to make a big point. The Club's obliged under the Equality Act (although there's no reference to it in the Club Charter) to make reasonable adjustments to its procedures/facilities to make them fully accessible for disabled people. This seems a reasonable approach to me although as the Amex was commissioned after the EA became law there's no excuse really. If you need a personal assistant then they get admitted free of charge and those with severe mobility issues can get a disabled parking space near to the stadium, although I don't get why this should be half price (ie £125). Frankly I don't expect to be subsidised just because I'm disabled, I just want to be able to get to a match the same as anyone else.

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