This LFC membership scheme

[magneto]

Apologies for not posting this in the SOS thread as this is something that has nothing to do with the SOS thread but more about the concept of this scheme.

 

I've just received communication from the Ticket Office regarding the match ticket application process. I'm chairman of an AIB-affiliated branch (Association of International Branches) so am not entirely sure about how this is going to work.

 

On the face of it, they've got rid of the Fan Card and replaced it with this scheme but no where does it mention that its compulsory to be a member of this scheme in order to apply for tickets.

 

Therefore my question is, is it compulsory? I dont see the point of my members (who visit Anfield once a year) to have to pay 29 quid for something they dont really need.

 

Thanks in advance.

[Falconhoof]

Why not contact the ticket office and find out ? I'd be interested in the answers you get from them.

[magneto]

I have contacted Suzanne Cohen at the ticket office. Awaiting her email.

[Kite]

This was posted on the relevant SOS thread, as a club response, which indicates it is not in any way compulsory, tickets will remain on general sale:

"PTS members and Season Ticket holders are being issued with new fancards this season upon receipt of their previous fancards. These fancards will be printed and sent out approximately, the end of July 2008.

 

All previous £3.50 fancards will not be updated, but will still be valid and can be used as they have been previously. This will be unless the customer would like to purchase the new membership. They can purchase the new membership which will then give them access to all the benefits of the new scheme along with the benefits of the previous fancard membership.

 

Tickets will still be available on general sale for all Premiership home matches (with the exception of Manchester United and Everton) for purchase without a fancard."

http://www.ynwa.tv/forum/index.php?showtop...t&p=2154150

[magneto]

Thanks

 

Begs the question though, if its not compulsory, what's it for?

[Kite]

Thanks

 

Begs the question though, if its not compulsory, what's it for?

A revamp or replacing of the Official Fan club was the impression I got, which had offered little in itself.

[Guest Raisbeck]

Thanks

 

Begs the question though, if its not compulsory, what's it for?

 

It replaces the old OLSC, but just adds in the fancard facility.

 

All it is basically, is a rebrand.

[muleskinner]

Ian Ayre answers questions from Tony Barrett in the Echo today.

[johngibo YPC]

He seems to contradict himself a few times so i'm slightly confused.

But it seems to be the case that

- The fancard is fine for next season, but will probably be phased out for the new stadium

[Falconhoof]

He seems to contradict himself a few times so i'm slightly confused.

But it seems to be the case that

- The fancard is fine for next season, but will probably be phased out for the new stadium

 

did he say that ?

[Gunga Din]

did he say that ?

 

 

not that i saw. I think it answers most of the questions asked and puts to bed any myths and rumours that were circulating. families of four everywhere will be breathing a huge sigh of relief.

[johngibo YPC]

did he say that ?

 

I'm not sure what he said about anything to be honest

[johngibo YPC]

not that i saw. I think it answers most of the questions asked and puts to bed any myths and rumours that were circulating. families of four everywhere will be breathing a huge sigh of relief.

 

i don't think its all as clear as you make out (although maybe i'm just not as clever as you!)

I think he sells the reasons for the new initiative fairly well, and what the benefits to the club will be.

But a few things we left unanswered.

SOS said that fan cards would be fine next season but phased out. This seems to support this

"When we go into the new stadium, as an example, the whole place will have electronic access which would need a card.."

Fan cards won't be capable of doing this. The new card presumably will be

Also this

"The charter may have said that but everything evolves over time and we are making a change for the good of the fans not for any other reason."

 

Oh and those on the season ticket waiting list are fine, as long as they respond to a letter, but anyone wanting to join it now has to pay £29 to be on it. But if they stop paying do they get taken off???

 

And the pools thing isn;t really cleared up. 'Are you taking tickets off them' 'Well i don't know where that has come from but yes we are'

 

re the Thomas Cook thing, i guess we'll have to watch this space

Edited July 15, 2008 by johngibo YPC

[Gunga Din]

i don't think its all as clear as you make out (although maybe i'm just not as clever as you!)

I think he sells the reasons for the new initiative fairly well, and what the benefits to the club will be.

But a few things we left unanswered.

SOS said that fan cards would be fine next season but phased out. This seems to support this

"When we go into the new stadium, as an example, the whole place will have electronic access which would need a card.."

Fan cards won't be capable of doing this. The new card presumably will be

 

perhaps, but then again it might only be a simple as issuing a new card. my electronic fancard worked perfectly last season,but i'm getting a new one this. i'd expect we'll all need a new fan card for the new stadium. Also it will compat touting, which can only be a good thing.

 

Also this

"The charter may have said that but everything evolves over time and we are making a change for the good of the fans not for any other reason."

 

Oh and those on the season ticket waiting list are fine, as long as they respond to a letter, but anyone wanting to join it now has to pay £29 to be on it. But if they stop paying do they get taken off???

 

I doubt that will be the case, but perhaps the journo should have asked him. what they are doing re the existing season ticket list can only be a ood thing anyway, at least they are making an effort to sort it out, something that should be applauded and not demonised.

And the pools thing isn;t really cleared up. 'Are you taking tickets off them' 'Well i don't know where that has come from but yes we are'

 

Again, it seems to me at least that are stopping individuals making money of the back of it. or am i reading that wrongly?

re the Thomas Cook thing, i guess we'll have to watch this space

 

I think it clears that issue up well, especially with all the ridiculous rumours flying around that very quickly became fact.

[Hightown Phil]

not that i saw. I think it answers most of the questions asked and puts to bed any myths and rumours that were circulating. families of four everywhere will be breathing a huge sigh of relief.

 

Only if all the tickets aren't snapped up by the members.

[johngibo YPC]

"perhaps, but then again it might only be a simple as issuing a new card. my electronic fancard worked perfectly last season,but i'm getting a new one this. i'd expect we'll all need a new fan card for the new stadium. Also it will compat touting, which can only be a good thing."

 

Agree, but i think his answer to the charter question (basically that things change) is quite significant

 

Agree with the rest as well

[DaveLFC]

So there's a midweek home game against Hull or Stoke for example. What happens if thousands of season ticket holders decide they'll give this one a miss and throw their tickets on the exchange?

 

I'm guessing if they do not get snapped up the club do not credit you.

 

Also the 'big games' are season ticket holders likely to pass these to the exchange? More likely they'll pass them to friends and family as they have done for years and years.

 

Seems there's an arguement that the tickets you can normally pick up easily will still be easy to pick up and the hardest ones will stay that way.

 

Worth the £29? I suppose only time will tell. It will be interesting to see how it works in reality.

[johngibo YPC]

If its true that 1,200 people with ST's don't turn up per game then it is worth doing

How many of these don't know they can't make it/stay in the boozer i don't know

[Paddy 66]

I think the article cleared most of the concerns up, it seems the fan card carries on and this is in fact a re-branding of the OLSC.

Edited July 15, 2008 by Paddy 66

[Guest ROBBIESBIGTOE]

OK so if i am a 14 year old lad, haven't got a fancard.

How do i go about getting a ticket, as they no longer sell fan cards?

[Billy Dane]

I think the club should be applauded for starting to put into place ideas that should have been implemented years ago. They are just applying basic customer relationship management principles.

[Woodsyla]

If I get full credit for each ticket I 'sell' back to the exchange then I will do that. To answer the above question I will probably give first choice to a mate who regularly takes my ticket but if he can't go the easiest thing for me is to sell it back to the club AS LONG as I receive the same credit as they then sell it on for. If I get £20 and they sell it for £35 then they can fook right off I'd rather sell it on myself for £20 to a mate.

[Woodsyla]

OK so if i am a 14 year old lad, haven't got a fancard.

How do i go about getting a ticket, as they no longer sell fan cards?

You can still buy a ticket without a fancard, you just won't be able to get any loyalty. You wont get a ticket for the top games but you wouldn't have with a fancard anyway.

[DaveLFC]

OK so if i am a 14 year old lad, haven't got a fancard.

How do i go about getting a ticket, as they no longer sell fan cards?

You have to get someone to pay the £29 and join that scheme. You'll stand a better chance of getting a ticket than someone who just stays with the old fancard.

[Gunga Din]

OK so if i am a 14 year old lad, haven't got a fancard.

How do i go about getting a ticket, as they no longer sell fan cards?

 

 

you buy a £29 one. hardly rocket science