Haken Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 1 hour ago, letsalldothebeattie said: Went up to Tynie today to renew mine for next season and nice to see a few others in front of me renewing as well. Shop quite busy too Likewise. But I bet you didn't have the pleasure of being dragged along to the new bathroom shop (used to be a car showroom, I think) afterwards? Rock n roll Saturday for H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 2 hours ago, MacDonald Jardine said: Doubtless you won't be but this post merits a warning. Youd think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 2 hours ago, letsalldothebeattie said: Went up to Tynie today to renew mine for next season and nice to see a few others in front of me renewing as well. Shop quite busy too ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getintaethem Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 When the discounted tickets for those who sat in the old stand go to full price next year, there are going to be an awful lot of people looking for seats in the cheaper sections. In my opinion too much of the ground is now platinum and they will be pricing people out and losing revenue in the very near future. Will be £865 for me and my 2 sons to renew, and that's not even in platinum. Going to have to think long and hard about whether or not it's worth that kind of money to watch the overly defensive, turgid football that has become the norm over the last two seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 15 minutes ago, Getintaethem said: When the discounted tickets for those who sat in the old stand go to full price next year, there are going to be an awful lot of people looking for seats in the cheaper sections. In my opinion too much of the ground is now platinum and they will be pricing people out and losing revenue in the very near future. Will be £865 for me and my 2 sons to renew, and that's not even in platinum. Going to have to think long and hard about whether or not it's worth that kind of money to watch the overly defensive, turgid football that has become the norm over the last two seasons. Agreed. I like to watch from a reasonably high level - any upper level seat - and in a fairly central position at the side - not in a section next to the corner flag, and not at one of the ends. Once my concessionary discount for my current discounted Platinum seat in the old stand goes after this season there are no seats available with these fairly modest specifications other than Platinum. At least a couple of more upper Wheatfield sections should have moved from Platinum to Gold. Given that I can't get to more than half the games I'd find it difficult to justify Platinum prices and will likely pick and choose my games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David McCaig Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 50 minutes ago, Francis Albert said: Agreed. I like to watch from a reasonably high level - any upper level seat - and in a fairly central position at the side - not in a section next to the corner flag, and not at one of the ends. Once my concessionary discount for my current discounted Platinum seat in the old stand goes after this season there are no seats available with these fairly modest specifications other than Platinum. At least a couple of more upper Wheatfield sections should have moved from Platinum to Gold. Given that I can't get to more than half the games I'd find it difficult to justify Platinum prices and will likely pick and choose my games. I think the points you raise are fair. In my opinion Platinum should only be Sections C, D and E of the Wheatfield and the equivalent sections of the Main. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 At the risk of appearing a bit solid how much is an under 11 platinum season ticket? Still 110? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 17 minutes ago, been here before said: At the risk of appearing a bit solid how much is an under 11 platinum season ticket? Still 110? Yeah They updated the brochure thing - https://readymag.com/hmfc/1004640/3/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 13 minutes ago, kila said: Yeah They updated the brochure thing - https://readymag.com/hmfc/1004640/3/ Cheers kila. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Hope the club will announce landmarks like 5,000/10,000 sold etc. Pretty sure they have over the last few seasons. That 1st goal against Partick should result in at least 15,000 sales! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clerry Jambo Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 16 minutes ago, Kiwidoug said: Hope the club will announce landmarks like 5,000/10,000 sold etc. Pretty sure they have over the last few seasons. That 1st goal against Partick should result in at least 15,000 sales! Not sure this season Doug, think the new stand held up sales last season, think they’ll be lower this time around, however good signings and a good start will keep the crowds rolling along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch41 Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 4 hours ago, Getintaethem said: When the discounted tickets for those who sat in the old stand go to full price next year, there are going to be an awful lot of people looking for seats in the cheaper sections. In my opinion too much of the ground is now platinum and they will be pricing people out and losing revenue in the very near future. Will be £865 for me and my 2 sons to renew, and that's not even in platinum. Going to have to think long and hard about whether or not it's worth that kind of money to watch the overly defensive, turgid football that has become the norm over the last two seasons. Sales of Season Tickets may be worry for Ann with fans knowing there are plenty seats for games and the price of going to games when the football is so dire. Hearts need to improve the product vastly for next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 5 hours ago, Francis Albert said: Agreed. I like to watch from a reasonably high level - any upper level seat - and in a fairly central position at the side - not in a section next to the corner flag, and not at one of the ends. Once my concessionary discount for my current discounted Platinum seat in the old stand goes after this season there are no seats available with these fairly modest specifications other than Platinum. At least a couple of more upper Wheatfield sections should have moved from Platinum to Gold. Given that I can't get to more than half the games I'd find it difficult to justify Platinum prices and will likely pick and choose my games. Not sure why upper Wheatfield should be less than upper main stand but I agree there is a conundrum for those who were paying low prices in the crappy seeating in the old stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Clark Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 5 hours ago, Getintaethem said: When the discounted tickets for those who sat in the old stand go to full price next year, there are going to be an awful lot of people looking for seats in the cheaper sections. In my opinion too much of the ground is now platinum and they will be pricing people out and losing revenue in the very near future. Will be £865 for me and my 2 sons to renew, and that's not even in platinum. Going to have to think long and hard about whether or not it's worth that kind of money to watch the overly defensive, turgid football that has become the norm over the last two seasons. You also reaped the benefits of lower cost seating in the old main stand (as did I) for many years. You also had the opportunity to move at any time but didnt. The perfect time to move was at the end of last season when some moved from Wheatfield to New Main...but it appears you didnt take that option. It seems you decided to take the discount package and remain in the main stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 (edited) Walk up prices have to make a season ticket worthwhile buying. I've renewed but have to swap shifts for midweek games etc as if I miss more than 1 or 2 matches I'd be cheaper walking up. Its only because 4 of us sit together that we dont. Payday soon for many......get yer tickets bought. Edited March 26, 2018 by Jambof3tornado Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haken Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 (edited) 9 hours ago, cmonthegorgie said: You also reaped the benefits of lower cost seating in the old main stand (as did I) for many years. You also had the opportunity to move at any time but didnt. The perfect time to move was at the end of last season when some moved from Wheatfield to New Main...but it appears you didnt take that option. It seems you decided to take the discount package and remain in the main stand. As someone who has sat in the old main stand (and now sits in the new one) for a good few years, I'm not sure what benefits I was reaping. Unless, of course, partial views of really poor games could be claimed as a benefit. The categorisation of the seats reflected the views afforded. While that is still the case now, I think the club has just assumed that a couple of thousand former silver/bronze season ticket holders would be happy to become a couple of thousand platinum/gold season ticket holders. I can bear the increased cost, but there will be many in the stands who can't. Edited March 26, 2018 by Haken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydug Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 I miss my pillar. All the most exciting parts of the games happened behind that pillar. Or so it seemed.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 (edited) 11 hours ago, davemclaren said: Not sure why upper Wheatfield should be less than upper main stand but I agree there is a conundrum for those who were paying low prices in the crappy seeating in the old stand. My suggestion also picked up by someone else is that the central sections of both main and Wheatfield should be platinum but more of the wing sections gold (or maybe in the new stand intermediate between gold and platinum to reflect the better facilities in the new stand although there is not a huge difference yet). There is an imbalance with too many platinum seats and too few more affordable ones IMO. A better balance might well sell more and generate higher revenue. But anyway the take up of the various categories will to some extent be the proof of that pudding. Edited March 26, 2018 by Francis Albert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pennyjambo22 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Renewed 2 platinum tickets yesterday, must admit that it was done with not too much enthusiasm, but after the last 2 seasons of being asked to purchase season tickets and keep FOH subs going, hopefully the club get it correct, and we can get something to get enthusiastic about next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 12 hours ago, davemclaren said: Not sure why upper Wheatfield should be less than upper main stand but I agree there is a conundrum for those who were paying low prices in the crappy seeating in the old stand. The other issue / change in the Platinum sections of the Main Stand is being moved higher up to accomodate the new hospitality areas. Which is the other reason after cost I'll be moving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Francis Albert said: My suggestion also picked up by someone else is that the central sections of both main and Wheatfield should be platinum but more of the wing sections gold (or maybe in the new stand intermediate between gold and platinum to reflect the better facilities in the new stand although there is not a huge difference yet). There is an imbalance with too many platinum seats and too few more affordable ones IMO. A better balance might well sell more and generate higher revenue. But anyway the take up of the various categories will to some extent be the proof of that pudding. A point I made previously was that all you might end up doing is reducing it for all those currently sitting there rather than freeing up a lot of space for those wanting to move to cheaper seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amadjambo Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 While the view might be comparable, the facilities in the Wheatfield do not compare to those that will be available in the main stand. Can’t even get half decent toilets in the Wheatfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 8 minutes ago, amadjambo said: While the view might be comparable, the facilities in the Wheatfield do not compare to those that will be available in the main stand. Can’t even get half decent toilets in the Wheatfield. What facilities other than a trough, a lavvy pan and wash hand basins do they have in the new stand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 51 minutes ago, davemclaren said: What facilities other than a trough, a lavvy pan and wash hand basins do they have in the new stand? That was the first thought that went through my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haken Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 58 minutes ago, davemclaren said: What facilities other than a trough, a lavvy pan and wash hand basins do they have in the new stand? Heated seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 3 minutes ago, Haken said: Heated seats. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amadjambo Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 1 hour ago, davemclaren said: What facilities other than a trough, a lavvy pan and wash hand basins do they have in the new stand? I’d imagine they have toilet doors that close, toilets that don’t leak Pish all over the place, and more than 2 or 3 cubicles in the whole stand for female supporters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 21 minutes ago, amadjambo said: I’d imagine they have toilet doors that close, toilets that don’t leak Pish all over the place, and more than 2 or 3 cubicles in the whole stand for female supporters. Fair enough, wasn’t really aware of the three issues you mention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 5 hours ago, Francis Albert said: My suggestion also picked up by someone else is that the central sections of both main and Wheatfield should be platinum but more of the wing sections gold (or maybe in the new stand intermediate between gold and platinum to reflect the better facilities in the new stand although there is not a huge difference yet). There is an imbalance with too many platinum seats and too few more affordable ones IMO. A better balance might well sell more and generate higher revenue. But anyway the take up of the various categories will to some extent be the proof of that pudding. Only a quarter of the sections in the stadium are platinum - and that doesn’t include Cat B tickets in the Roseburn. Those in the best seats - as you described yourself; further back and central - should pay the highest prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehibsareintheirbeds Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 4 renewed in wheatfield section c. More out of hope than belief but fingers crossed for more to cheer about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUTOL Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 4 hours ago, davemclaren said: What facilities other than a trough, a lavvy pan and wash hand basins do they have in the new stand? No troughs, urinals. Soap and hand driers as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUTOL Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 3 hours ago, Haken said: Heated seats. On the toilets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Bidets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 15 minutes ago, SUTOL said: On the toilets? Depends if there has been a queue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 (edited) . Edited March 26, 2018 by Footballfirst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...a bit disco Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 26 minutes ago, SUTOL said: No troughs, urinals. Soap and hand driers as well. Soap and hand driers? Must be the women's mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obua Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 4 hours ago, Haken said: Heated seats. Some guys can’t aim straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1953 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Renewed mine today and asked the girl how sales were going. She couldn't give me a number but said that sales were now picking up and the club would probably make an announcement soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 18 minutes ago, jonnothejambo said: Be a bar soon as well, which I think should only be for us New Main Stand clientele. Keep the Wheatfield plebs oot.... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 20 minutes ago, jonnothejambo said: Be a bar soon as well, which I think should only be for us New Main Stand clientele. Keep the Wheatfield plebs oot.... Should be able to walk round next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo1961 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Remember Tannadice when you could move from the away end to the corner stand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Like many on here, if I lived in the UK I would be renewing without a second thought. For the more discerning though, particularly if they are on a tight budget, performances on the field simply have to improve markedly. Our goalscoring record is atrocious and our exit from the League Cup was an utter embarrassment. It set the tone for the season imo. Ann just relying on loyalty doesn't cut it. In a league where we are vastly bigger and better supported than the majority of clubs we should be doing a great deal better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Fox Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 44 minutes ago, Kiwidoug said: Like many on here, if I lived in the UK I would be renewing without a second thought. For the more discerning though, particularly if they are on a tight budget, performances on the field simply have to improve markedly. Our goalscoring record is atrocious and our exit from the League Cup was an utter embarrassment. It set the tone for the season imo. Ann just relying on loyalty doesn't cut it. In a league where we are vastly bigger and better supported than the majority of clubs we should be doing a great deal better. It’s the bad times that make the good times good!! “Though we sometimes go down we can aye go back up, ..” H-E-A .... R-T-S!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getintaethem Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 On 25/03/2018 at 23:41, cmonthegorgie said: You also reaped the benefits of lower cost seating in the old main stand (as did I) for many years. You also had the opportunity to move at any time but didnt. The perfect time to move was at the end of last season when some moved from Wheatfield to New Main...but it appears you didnt take that option. It seems you decided to take the discount package and remain in the main stand. I'm in the wheatfield section G. Have never been a season ticket holder in the main stand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoked-Glass Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 People who didnt have a season ticket last year have to wait till May i assume? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...a bit disco Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Smoked-Glass said: People who didnt have a season ticket last year have to wait till May i assume? Yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Smoked-Glass said: People who didnt have a season ticket last year have to wait till May i assume? 1 minute ago, ...a bit disco said: Yep. General sale starts Thu 10 May 9am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsalldothebeattie Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 14 hours ago, jonnothejambo said: Be a bar soon as well, which I think should only be for us New Main Stand clientele. Keep the Wheatfield plebs oot.... This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmore Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 17 minutes ago, letsalldothebeattie said: This Put benches in the Wheatfield concourse and 'let the drink carry- outs' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brux Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 13 hours ago, Kiwidoug said: Like many on here, if I lived in the UK I would be renewing without a second thought. For the more discerning though, particularly if they are on a tight budget, performances on the field simply have to improve markedly. Our goalscoring record is atrocious and our exit from the League Cup was an utter embarrassment. It set the tone for the season imo. Ann just relying on loyalty doesn't cut it. In a league where we are vastly bigger and better supported than the majority of clubs we should be doing a great deal better. You hit the nail on the head with the last statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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