Match Tickets

[Canvey Fan 1926]

If a new system was introduced next season where supporters were able to pay to get into Park Lane by credit card/debit card - as with the club shop - would anyone use it?

 

[ronin]

I always like to pay with cash so i wouldn`t use it

[Mini Goose]

To be honest i wouldn't use it.

[Mini Goose]

People who come in groups like families are more likely to use it to get in. I think most people come down individually though so i'm not sure it would work well at the gate.

 

Club shop ain't a bad shout though.

[yellow angel]

We always have season tickets, it would be useful to use a debit card to pay for those. As for match days, my brother often comes along and he always uses cash, and i think considering the amount, would be happy to continue doing so.

Besides wouldn't it slow things down at the gate? Or do you have something in mind to get round that?

[ken]

the option of credit cards is always a good one in this day and age. it would certainly be handy behind the bar (for all those imromptue drinking sesions) and the two pubs i introduced credit cards to all improved taking imediately (people spend when they are drunk and if they cant see the money they are spending they spend more)

[Ribbit]

I would possibly use it. Definitely would have done a year or so ago.

[yellow angel]

Originally Posted By: ken

the option of credit cards is always a good one in this day and age. it would certainly be handy behind the bar (for all those imromptue drinking sesions) and the two pubs i introduced credit cards to all improved taking imediately (people spend when they are drunk and if they cant see the money they are spending they spend more)

What a morally responsible attitude.

[Canvey Fan 1926]

It was just an idea I had as I thought, for some people - ie those who don't get paid until after a match day - it would be easier for them to pay with a credit/debit card rather than having to make a trip to the bank to draw money out - or worse, miss the game!

[Canvey Fan 1926]

Oh, and I thought that it may have been good for away supporters as they will then have more money to spend else where in the ground.

[ken]

im not sure you can be morally responsible and make money

[ronin]

Maybe it`s just me but if i`m going out somewhere i make sure i`ve got enough cash on me before i go, the only places i use my card are restaurants and online.

[Canvey Fan 1926]

Originally Posted By: ronin

Maybe it`s just me but if i`m going out somewhere i make sure i`ve got enough cash on me before i go, the only places i use my card are restaurants and online.

This was actually what I was hoping people would talk about

[yellow angel]

Originally Posted By: Canvey_Fan_2008

Oh, and I thought that it may have been good for away supporters as they will then have more money to spend else where in the ground.

Yeah i see where you are coming from, i guess the club must look at every way of maximising its income, it might be a benefit so long as it could be practically implemented, and it didn't slow things down too much. The only time i have paid using EFTPOS was at league clubs, and that was at the ticket office, not at the gate.

[ronin]

Originally Posted By: Canvey_Fan_2008

Originally Posted By: ronin

Maybe it`s just me but if i`m going out somewhere i make sure i`ve got enough cash on me before i go, the only places i use my card are restaurants and online.

This was actually what I was hoping people would talk about

What exactly are you thinking of, paying for tickets in advance? an online shop?

I know some teams in the Conference sell tickets in advance but i don`t see the need at our level but an online shop could work although the p&p charges may make it expensive.

[Canvey Fan 1926]

It was something that I have been thinking about for a while. I just wanted to get some feedback about it. I thought that if one person who wouldn't normally come to a game bought a ticket because the option of a credit/debit card payment system was there - then that must be a bonus? Especially if the club hasn't lost any money from it.

[Canvey Fan 1926]

Also I have done some research (I have been bored lately) and found that offering people an option of buying directly online increases chances of sales by 14%. Although this probably isn't the case in non-league football, I still think there is potential to reach a market that no other clubs offer to.

[Ribbit]

It's a nice idea, but I don't think the club would gain anything through online ticket sales. However, being able to pay with a card in the bar and, potentially, on the gate could be looked at.

[Matt H]

I'd like to be able to pay for my season ticket with a card and anything in the Club shop on match days.

 

Don't think it would be very worthwhile for use in an online shop if you were to pay P+P charges as most fans can get to the ground with relative ease.

[yellow angel]

I have used my debit card in the club shop, definitely better than having to remember to bring my cheque book (whats one of those!) or hoping that I've got enough cash on me.

Really do think the club should look at letting people pay for their season tickets by card, it's so much quicker, and the funds would also be available to the club a lot quicker.