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It's amazing - sign players and season tickets will sell. The summers under Robinson were absolutely painful at times especially after his usual 'get business done early' horse***t statements.

Yep and here's hoping we don't sell Brannagan just as the window closes.,

 

[MJB]

Huge credit to Adam Benson and his team - the marketing of season tickets has been absolutely first rate and continues to be. It represents a sea change from last season when we were under-performing off the pitch as well as on it.

The regular updates and calls to action, engagement and communication through digital channels, key milestones being celebrated with every 500 additional new sales, proactively calling those who have not yet renewed etc - the club is getting the fundamentals rights, building excitement and instilling FOMO (aided by the very welcome appointment of Ricky Otto as YF's Chief FOMO Officer).

Delighted to see that the club's efforts have been rewarded with the high sales already achieved and hopefully there will be plenty more to come which will mean a lot less dots for Colin and myself to count next season!

Yep, and I’d say well done to Williams and Ferguson in making that appointment of Adam Benson too.

I’ve been as critical of them as any over the last six months, so it’s only fair that they get credit for making the right call.

They’ve made a few appointments now which looking to be working well, which we should recognise.

As said in another thread, they should hold a Fans Forum before/after one of the friendlies to capitalise on this good will and help bring the fans into the fold ahead of the season and the ongoing stadium process which will require us all to get out and spread the good word.

 

[Scotchegg]

It's amazing - sign players and season tickets will sell. The summers under Robinson were absolutely painful at times especially after his usual 'get business done early' horse***t statements.

Without wanting to stop anyone from mentioning Robinson in any thread (freedom of speech and all), this is missing the point.

99% of our season ticket sales to date occurred before we made a signing and therefore the credit in achieving the sales that we have are down to the marketing team and those that signed off on the price freeze, the new banding for young adults, and the direct debit scheme.

Credit where credit is due for the club looking to address key issues with marketing and communication. Bringing the former manager in to every discussion is an unnecessary distraction in my view.

 

[Foley]

Bringing the former manager in to every discussion is an unnecessary distraction in my view.

And pretty boring

 

[uptheus]

2023/24 Season Ticket Direct Debit Scheme

The club are pleased to confirm our Direct Debit scheme for the 2023/24 campaign will be available from 10am on Wednesday 14th June.

www.oufc.co.uk

Direct Debit available from Wednesday 14th June and early bird deal extended until Wednesday 21st June.

Excellent stuff from the club and good to see that they are listening even if it takes a little while to make sure things are right.

Hasn’t the DD option been available all the time?

 

[m]

Hasn’t the DD option been available all the time?

No. The monthly credit option has.

Similar scheme in terms of payments, but the DD plan doesn't involve any credit or credit searches.

 

[uptheus]

Without wanting to stop anyone from mentioning Robinson in any thread (freedom of speech and all), this is missing the point.

99% of our season ticket sales to date occurred before we made a signing and therefore the credit in achieving the sales that we have are down to the marketing team and those that signed off on the price freeze, the new banding for young adults, and the direct debit scheme.

Credit where credit is due for the club looking to address key issues with marketing and communication. Bringing the former manager in to every discussion is an unnecessary distraction in my view.

But talk of getting players in early, and ones that haven’t been in the rehabilitation centre for months helps, thus showing that they have learnt (so far) by previous mistakes. Oh and having a new manager who talks sense also helps.

Most fans had been worn down by Robinson’s shite talk/empty promises etc.

 

[Scotchegg]

Hasn’t the DD option been available all the time?

No, a credit option was available but it excluded a number of people who had previously used this as a way of spreading the cost. The direct debit option is something the club have added and although later than some would have hoped, it is extremely well received.

 

[Scotchegg]

But talk of getting players in early, and ones that haven’t been in the rehabilitation centre for months helps, thus showing that they have learnt (so far) by previous mistakes. Oh and having a new manager who talks sense also helps.

Most fans had been worn down by Robinson’s shite talk/empty promises etc.

And there is a fantastic thread for you to share these views!

 

[uptheus]

No. The monthly credit option has.

Similar scheme in terms of payments, but the DD plan doesn't involve any credit or credit searches.

Is this done directly via the club e.g. doesn’t involve a 3rd Party like V12?

I guess you have to pay in advance too?

 

[m]

Is this done directly via the club e.g. doesn’t involve a 3rd Party like V12?

I guess you have to pay in advance too?

I'm not the best to answer this as it's not the route I took.

I believe the former is true. I think re the latter, no. If I remember correctly the club has the option to recall an ST in the event of non-payment.

Hopefully someone will correct me if I'm wrong here.

 

[bazzer9461]

Is this done directly via the club e.g. doesn’t involve a 3rd Party like V12?

I guess you have to pay in advance too?

Whatever the deal is the DD option is better for most especially those who can’t get credit.
With the option for a DD we could have a gem more bins on seats this season which can only be a good thing.

 

[Scotchegg]

Is this done directly via the club e.g. doesn’t involve a 3rd Party like V12?

I guess you have to pay in advance too?

Two separate schemes. One through a 3rd party credit arrangement, and one through the club for direct debit.

And yes, you pay a month in advance from July which is standard practice.

 

[uptheus]

And there is a fantastic thread for you to share these views!

But it’s about players and the different approach in getting them compared to previous management processes and procedures.

And I don’t forget how you said last summer what wonderful acquisitions we’d get and not to worry etc, and me/many others challenging this position (not hindsight) that to only get shot down by responses that all was in order etc. So I think it is relevant as it wasn’t only linked to Robinson.

Freedom of speech and all that!

 

[OX14]

No, a credit option was available but it excluded a number of people who had previously used this as a way of spreading the cost. The direct debit option is something the club have added and although later than some would have hoped, it is extremely well received.

I weren't going to bother with a season ticket and was going to buy a flex ticket and pick and choose games but that DD option and not being finance so to speak has swayed me. So yep it's definitely worked on some.

 

[MC Yellow]

Is this done directly via the club e.g. doesn’t involve a 3rd Party like V12?

I guess you have to pay in advance too?

Yes, dealt with directly with the club and no 3rd party involved.

It is one of the three options available when renewing, with no advance payment as such. The 1st DD of 10 leaves on 1st August.

I have taken the V12 option previously because it was interest free, however, it still meant committing to a credit agreement, which isn’t for everyone.

I think I read somewhere that the club may have had to pick up the tab for some of V12 costs (but I could be mistaken)

The risk for the club is of course a drop off if the season turns sour because you can just cancel your DD. The plus though is that it is auto renewal, meaning no need to go through the process annually, which is a great passive way of retaining season ticket holders.

I think it’s a great option.

 

[Bicester Yellow]

Yes, dealt with directly with the club and no 3rd party involved.

It is one of the three options available when renewing, with no advance payment as such. The 1st DD of 10 leaves on 1st August.

I have taken the V12 option previously because it was interest free, however, it still meant committing to a credit agreement, which isn’t for everyone.

I think I read somewhere that the club may have had to pick up the tab for some of V12 costs (but I could be mistaken)

The risk for the club is of course a drop off if the season turns sour because you can just cancel your DD. The plus though is that it is auto renewal, meaning no need to go through the process annually, which is a great passive way of retaining season ticket holders.

I think it’s a great option.

However if you cancel you won’t be able to use the direct debit option again & also the full amount is still owed to OUFC either way.

 

[OX14]

I think I read somewhere that the club may have had to pick up the tab for some of V12 costs (but I could be mistaken)

The risk for the club is of course a drop off if the season turns sour because you can just cancel your DD. The plus though is that it is auto renewal, meaning no need to go through the process annually, which is a great passive way of retaining season ticket holders.

The club use to pay the interest in the V12 option.

I get the risk with people not paying but as soon as someone doesn't pay that card / Digi ticket becomes deactivated and that seat can be sold on again.

I didn't really want another credit agreement on my credit score and couldn't afford to pay out in one go with 2 young kids and my yearly bonus not being paid out until the end of August.

I have paid for my Butlins holiday in a similar way and it's becoming alot more common with companies offering monthly installments without it actually being a credit agreement. Fair play to the club for offering it and atleast we know it will be in place for years to come.

 

[MC Yellow]

However if you cancel you won’t be able to use the direct debit option again & also the full amount is still owed to OUFC either way.

Not sure that is correct? But I may stand corrected

If you bounce a DD you get charged a fee… if you bounce 2 you can’t join the DD scene next year.

But I haven’t seen the bit amount being committed to paying the full amount ? Not that it is an issue… but is that correct?

 

[OX14]

But I haven’t seen the bit amount being committed to paying the full amount ? Not that it is an issue… but is that correct?

Don't think that is correct, how could the club chase a debt when no contract or credit agreement is in place?

It would likely they will freeze the season ticket and bar the person from using the option again.