So the GAA season tickets will be up for renewals shortly. Price has increased again this year, Adults €120 and Juveniles to €30. Club + remains at €200.
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€120! Effing hell. Not renewing. Won't make all games in 18 anyway.
Seems like they're doing their best to get people off this altogether. Why they'd want that is beyond me though
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Do the sums for a div 3 or div 4 team.
Unless you're full sure you're making the AI final the rigidity these season tickets aren't worth it. I brought a bunch of my friends who'd never went to Croke Park to the drawn AIQF this year and if I had a season ticket I'd have been stuck in a different section to them all.
I think preferential ticketing should be bundled into fundraising memberships like Club Rossie or the like - I know a whole lot of Club Rossie members who would have loved to attend the U17 AI final this year but the tickets the county did get were just sold on a first come first serve basis and not even offered to the people who actually bankroll the whole endeavour.
But of course that'd involve joined up thinking and the GAA doesn't do that..
Quote from: Syferus on October 23, 2017, 10:27:53 PM
Unless you're full sure you're making the AI final the rigidity these season tickets aren't worth it. I brought a bunch of my friends who'd never went to Croke Park to the drawn AIQF this year and if I had a season ticket I'd have been stuck in a different section to them all.
I think preferential ticketing should be bundled into fundraising memberships like Club Rossie or the like - I know a whole lot of Club Rossie members who would have loved to attend the U17 AI final this year but the tickets the county did get were just sold on a first come first serve basis and not even offered to the people who actually bankroll the whole endeavour.
But of course that'd involve joined up thinking and the GAA doesn't do that..
You have the "Bring a friend" option with the season ticket for Croke Park, as long as you've only got 5 friends
€120!!!! are they fkn mad? >:(
7 NFL games and an average of 3 Championship games for the majority of teams.
I presume they want to kill this thing off.
I'll hardly be renewing it at that price unless NFL prices are going up.
Quote from: Rossfan on October 23, 2017, 11:21:01 PM
€120!!!! are they fkn mad? >:(
7 NFL games and an average of 3 Championship games for the majority of teams.
I presume they want to kill this thing off.
I'll hardly be renewing it at that price unless NFL prices are going up.
The first time they increased it to €85, they brought in the early pre purchase league tickets for €10. Must be going to reduce them further to €5 with this latest price gouging of season tickets.
If we don't make the last 8 I'd have no interest in a "specially discounted ticket" for 3 games involving other Counties.
Quote from: mayo.mick on October 23, 2017, 10:34:38 PM
Quote from: Syferus on October 23, 2017, 10:27:53 PM
Unless you're full sure you're making the AI final the rigidity these season tickets aren't worth it. I brought a bunch of my friends who'd never went to Croke Park to the drawn AIQF this year and if I had a season ticket I'd have been stuck in a different section to them all.
I think preferential ticketing should be bundled into fundraising memberships like Club Rossie or the like - I know a whole lot of Club Rossie members who would have loved to attend the U17 AI final this year but the tickets the county did get were just sold on a first come first serve basis and not even offered to the people who actually bankroll the whole endeavour.
But of course that'd involve joined up thinking and the GAA doesn't do that..
You have the "Bring a friend" option with the season ticket for Croke Park, as long as you've only got 5 friends
And end up sitting in the Davin Stand? No thanks. When the season ticket was introduced it was good value and rewarded those who used it with great tickets in the middle of the Cusack. When the bring a friend option was introduced you got tickets on the 45. No value left in it anymore unless you're from Dublin or Mayo and want a guaranteed ticket for the final. Value went when they put €14 on it a couple of years ago, with another €20 on it they are gouging the true supporter now. Plus they increased ticket prices for the AI quarter and semi finals last year, Duffy is leaving some legacy for himself.
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on October 24, 2017, 09:59:24 AM
Quote from: mayo.mick on October 23, 2017, 10:34:38 PM
Quote from: Syferus on October 23, 2017, 10:27:53 PM
Unless you're full sure you're making the AI final the rigidity these season tickets aren't worth it. I brought a bunch of my friends who'd never went to Croke Park to the drawn AIQF this year and if I had a season ticket I'd have been stuck in a different section to them all.
I think preferential ticketing should be bundled into fundraising memberships like Club Rossie or the like - I know a whole lot of Club Rossie members who would have loved to attend the U17 AI final this year but the tickets the county did get were just sold on a first come first serve basis and not even offered to the people who actually bankroll the whole endeavour.
But of course that'd involve joined up thinking and the GAA doesn't do that..
You have the "Bring a friend" option with the season ticket for Croke Park, as long as you've only got 5 friends
And end up sitting in the Davin Stand? No thanks. When the season ticket was introduced it was good value and rewarded those who used it with great tickets in the middle of the Cusack. When the bring a friend option was introduced you got tickets on the 45. No value left in it anymore unless you're from Dublin or Mayo and want a guaranteed ticket for the final. Value went when they put €14 on it a couple of years ago, with another €20 on it they are gouging the true supporter now. Plus they increased ticket prices for the AI quarter and semi finals last year, Duffy is leaving some legacy for himself.
Add in the reduction of league tickets to 10 yoyos if bought before hand. Id forgotton too, they charge us 3 euro for postage. Greed it is, pure greed.
*Nothing beats being there*
Are League prices going up next year or will the in advance reduction still apply?
This year thanks to Donie Smith getting us a replay v the Rhubarbs my season ticket saved me THREE EURO!!!!.
I'll buy a bageen o' sweets to celebrate.
From €75 when it was introduced in 2009 to €120 now is ridiculous increase in a short space of time. I presume the reason for it is because of the "money spinning" super 8 games will be set you back €105 is you wanted to go all 3 games.
I've been saying it for years there are strong voices in The gaa against this scheme I would suspect its at provincial level or an attempt to get every one to buy the €200 ticket
It has worked out for mayo Kerry and Dublin supporters in the last few years with ALF access but there seem to be little else going for it .
I will be renewing but its getting harder and harder to justify
another thing
how many people have actually handed over €80 for club tickets in the last year . When I was a regular I almost never paid for a home ticket and even the county final was only €15 euro
Quote from: rosnarun on October 24, 2017, 05:31:11 PM
I've been saying it for years there are strong voices in The gaa against this scheme I would suspect its at provincial level or an attempt to get every one to buy the €200 ticket
It has worked out for mayo Kerry and Dublin supporters in the last few years with ALF access but there seem to be little else going for it .
I will be renewing but its getting harder and harder to justify
There is a queue for Cairde Tickets and the number that can be sold by Co. Board is limited to what it is at the moment. So there is no benefit in terms of getting people to buy €200 tickets as they are not available. In Mayo's case the season tickets count towards the county's full allocation for All Ireland finals. This favours people with deep pockets who got in early, bought multiple tickets and reduce club allocation. Many clubs would prefer if the scheme was abandoned and the tickets went to the clubs to distribute to the deserving (or not .....depending on your view of how clubs deal with tickets)
Quote from: rosnarun on October 24, 2017, 05:33:59 PM
another thing
how many people have actually handed over €80 for club tickets in the last year . When I was a regular I almost never paid for a home ticket and even the county final was only €15 euro
Just say you're an OAP and get in for a tenner, lad.
Renewals available now.
Quote from: Syferus on October 24, 2017, 07:01:54 PM
Quote from: rosnarun on October 24, 2017, 05:33:59 PM
another thing
how many people have actually handed over €80 for club tickets in the last year . When I was a regular I almost never paid for a home ticket and even the county final was only €15 euro
Just say you’re an OAP and get in for a tenner, lad.
my decreased attendance is due to geographical reason not age or infirmary . but any other than a county final I was never even asked for more than a tenner in to a club game
BTw the Mayo gaa showing games online for €4 is most reasonable price ive seen for anything in a long time
Quote from: mayo.mick on October 25, 2017, 12:47:05 AM
Renewals available now.
Must be only for Rhubarbs, haven't heard anything from them
€120
Started off at €75 a few years ago. Inflation is on the rise.
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€120
Started off at €75 a few years ago. Inflation is on the rise.
20% increase this year.
has their been any justification put forward ? super 8s can't really be used as an excuse as it wont apply to 25 of the counties .
also i cant see any sign of the €5 off championship games
I'm hearing the original price of 99 and 20 still applies to div 3 and 4 season ticket holders.
Got my email. €120 first D1 and D2. €99 for D3 and 4.
How much to get into D1 and D2 games next year?
Have juvenile season tickets been discontinued for new applicants?
Terrible value and an insult to the most dedicated supporters. As my TV is getting bigger and better, the cost of going to games is rising. The armchair is looking more appealing every year.
The cost of rolling up to a match is actually quite cheap. The lack of discount you receive for a season ticket is the issue. Most sports are desperate for more season ticket holders while the GAA seems intent on reducing the number.
On the basis that we're unlikely to make the All Ireland Final I think I'll buy a Laythrum season ticket for next year.
Save €21, can still go to all Ros NFL games including a D2 Final, will get the Leitrim v Ros Championship game included and will still "have access to discounted tickets for the all new group stages".
Quote from: Asal Mor on October 27, 2017, 10:36:32 PM
Terrible value and an insult to the most dedicated supporters. As my TV is getting bigger and better, the cost of going to games is rising. The armchair is looking more appealing every year.
any word are they going to increase the turnstile price. only way this pricing make any sense
Quote from: Rossfan on October 28, 2017, 11:31:09 AM
On the basis that we're unlikely to make the All Ireland Final I think I'll buy a Laythrum season ticket for next year.
Save €21, can still go to all Ros NFL games including a D2 Final, will get the Leitrim v Ros Championship game included and will still "have access to discounted tickets for the all new group stages".
You're onto a winner there Rossfan. Then buy a terrace/sideline ticket for Connacht final and you save the difference then.
Decreasing value of the season ticket since 2009 (all match's attended, no opt outs).
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A guaranteed ticket to the All Ireland final when your county is in it is worth more than the face value of the ticket. That's from someone who has never bought from touts and has gone to the ends of the country to source tickets for finals.
Worth noting that a certain amount of that loss in saving is just a reduced price in cost per match in the league
All set to use ye're not great value season tickets?
€125 +€3 postage for a €1 post letter.
€12 for prepurchased tickets per match.
Hope we make the D2 final and the BIG 8 to get some value out of it :-\
Quote from: Rossfan on January 25, 2018, 04:25:24 PM
All set to use ye're not great value season tickets?
€125 +€3 postage for a €1 post letter.
€12 for prepurchased tickets per match.
Hope we make the D2 final and the BIG 8 to get some value out of it :-\
What's the price of the non prepurchased league tickets?
€15.
I presume Divisions 3 and 4 are cheaper as their STs were €99.
Quote from: Rossfan on January 25, 2018, 05:38:05 PM
€15.
I presume Divisions 3 and 4 are cheaper as their STs were €99.
A tenner
Quote from: Rossfan on January 25, 2018, 04:25:24 PM
All set to use ye're not great value season tickets?
€125 +€3 postage for a €1 post letter.
€12 for prepurchased tickets per match.
Hope we make the D2 final and the BIG 8 to get some value out of it :-\
What is your reason for buying a season ticket if you already know it isn't great value?
Because I've had one for 9 or 10 years.
Because it used to be good value.
Because I don't have to go to the trouble of buying individual match tickets.
And I'll be guaranteed a ticket when Ros get to the AI Final of course.
Quote from: Rossfan on January 25, 2018, 06:28:38 PM
Because I've had one for 9 or 10 years.
Because it used to be good value.
Because I don't have to go to the trouble of buying individual match tickets.
And I'll be guaranteed a ticket when Ros get to the AI Final of course.
Basically you have a habit that is hard to snap out of.
Season tickets attendance from Clones yesterday have been updated.
Free entry to the Glaveys game for all Season Ticket holders.
2018 won't be bad value after all as I believe is €20 admission.