I had a thought some time ago that they might have been clever to offer not only an early bird discount but also a renewal discount - to try and retain some of last seasons holders

Say its X price to get a season ticket by the deadline and X-10/15% if you are also renewing
Y after the deadline, Y-10/15% after the deadline...

Code...as far as i remember there used to be a price for renewals, then the early bird price then the full price - i do agree really that the deadline for cheap tickets probably puts a number of people off as its a month before Xmas but over 2 months before the season starts - maybe run the deal for a month in January too when people have got the expense of Xmas out of the way !!.

I think they have it right. its new holders they want isnt it, so offering existing ones cheaper wouldnt help whatever the price. having a deadline helps the club plan their finances better. if there is no deadline then a lot of people will get a ticket as late as poss like this year meaning they cant allocate a proper spending budget until last minute!

It was a very tough choice for me to renew so close to Christmas

The finances is the real issue and I guess it works at present but perhaps one day we will get bigger and better sponsorship, merchandise sales etc and working without a deadline might not impact on what the club can and can not do financially,

some very good points

Pretty much spot on ^

Season tickets sales are the lifeblood of the club - this is the official word from the very top of the club.

Unfortunately,it's just us (the loyal fan base) versus the apathy shown by the rest of Huddersfield.

Would sum it pretty accurately - club shop for Xmas presents for kiddies to do our little bit as well.

Btw - Excited about squad pa has assembled. He has addresses the perceived weaknesses that most of us on here would have identified.

Been thinking about this, I have struggled this time to find £270 for season tickets, have gone with the 3 instalments.

I pay £8.67 a month to giants bonanza thingy, and the giants have these saver a/c things so have what's needed in place for my suggestion.

Why not set up a saver scheme where you pay say £4 weekly from start of season and runs right thru 12 months, this money would be used by club for budgeting etc and it would provide the funds for your season ticket without having to stump it all up in one go.

It would just be constant season on season so wouldn't need to worry about how ya gonna pay for your season ticket.

You would be part of a rewards scheme etc with discounts ala link tyre sales are offering and maybe could incorporate the supporters club into it making you a member.

Could still have the one off payment or 6 instalments for them that prefer that way. Not sure if would be viable but some may be interested, could we get companies involved so could be taken direct from your salary giving tax benefits?

Not sure how it all works but know share save schemes etc do this? Just an idea

All depends on the admin cost I suppose, but certainly seems to have some merit as an idea. One for RHP perhaps?

Ive said something similar and I definitely think this would encourage people to buy-as people with little "extra" money can budget it in each month. direct debit payments are cheaper to set up than standing orders I think. It may cost a bit of admin- but if the club include it in the cost it will be a relatively small extra cost per year. £24 would only be £2 per month- less than the cost of a bus ticket!

that would be a great idea, i would much rather pay for my ticket throughout the ongoing season in bits than in a big chunk near Xmas.

Likewise

Paying for it over 12 months means I never notice it going and renew each season without thinking about it.

Club could then concentrate on the new fans needed to push us to where we need to be.

Other rewards such as £10 cash back to the regular season on season fans for every new fan they introduce.

Company offers;- for example 1 free fan for every 15 that signs up from that company etc

Singing section in the main stand to create the atmosphere, more going on before games for the family ala RL Bulls started back in the day before they became corrupt!!

Players being seen more at the clubs on outskirts of Kirklees and Calderdale such as Shaw x, Dewsbury moor etc, get kids down to watch SL rather than Dewsbury or Batley

Batley do a £35 season for kids.....ours is £35 for 12-16 year olds (free under 12's), why not do a reciprical deal where our juniors can get in free there and them with us. It would not dent either clubs coffers dramatically and would get youngsters watching matches week in week out which can only be good for both clubs and RL in general. Plus they are unlikely to go unaccompanied in most cases so there will be a paying adult or two who probably would not be at the game otherwise.