MyGers reaches 46000

[Bluedell 5,627]

17 hours ago, craig said:

We can dislike it as much as we like, and it may indeed leave a bad taste in the mouth - but 46,000 at 50 quid a pop is 2.3 million per year pumped into the club.  Again, like it or not, it is much-needed revenue to the club in a time when we all want the club to be self-sustaining.

 

As Bill says, nobody is forced to join - it is an opportunity cost for anyone joining - how much is it worth to be on that waiting list, for example ?  IN years gone by we would still have had a waiting list but the club got nothing for it.  Now the club gets revenue for it - and those joining MyGers so they can be on the waiting list is clearly a price they feel willing to pay.

I don't have an issue with the principle in itself but points should be awarded based on games attended and not someone's wealth and ability to pay to get on the wall of champions etc.

[Bill 13,717]

5 minutes ago, Bluedell said:

The "right people" being those with money. 

 

It's not right that just because someone has money to buy a woman's and B team season ticket to get Mygers points but has no intention of going, they have a better chance of getting tickets than someone who doesn't have that kind of cash.

No, the right people being those who can demonstrate the greatest contribution to the club by buying ST's etc. No one has said MyGers is perfect but so far I've seen no credible alternative being proposed. How do you propose the club should identify fans as more deserving than others when buying tickets? Colour of hair, verified IQ, or maximum body mass index maybe? Or just abandon everything and go to a ticket lottery? I've said I think the MyGers subscription is too high but, given the number of fans committing to it, there's an obvious case for saying the club has actually got it right. 

 

As an aside, there are any number of people who buy ST's year after year but never attend games ... instead passing them to family members and in the process denying other fans already on the waiting list.

[BEARGER 1,830]

2 hours ago, Bluedell said:

The "right people" being those with money. 

 

It's not right that just because someone has money to buy a woman's and B team season ticket to get Mygers points but has no intention of going, they have a better chance of getting tickets than someone who doesn't have that kind of cash.

Capitalism.

[buster. 5,208]

2 hours ago, Bill said:

No, the right people being those who can demonstrate the greatest contribution to the club by buying ST's etc. No one has said MyGers is perfect but so far I've seen no credible alternative being proposed. How do you propose the club should identify fans as more deserving than others when buying tickets? Colour of hair, verified IQ, or maximum body mass index maybe? Or just abandon everything and go to a ticket lottery? I've said I think the MyGers subscription is too high but, given the number of fans committing to it, there's an obvious case for saying the club has actually got it right. 

 

 

Depends on perspective.

 

From a business POV, the company have got this right.

They have exploited and made extra money on the back of sheer demand.

 

From a club/fan relationship POV (which is constantly 'sold' as how it is) it is a tax on loyalty and as Frankie said, isn't a good look.

 

 

Should we get a year or two of CL money then perhaps the club can look to reward loyalty a little more.

Whilst we don't, it'll be constantly trying to bridge financial gaps with little leeway for 'generosity'.

 

Edited August 10, 2022 by buster.

[Bill 13,717]

6 minutes ago, buster. said:

Depends on perspective.

 

From a business POV, the company have got this right.

They have exploited and made extra money on the back of sheer demand.

 

From a club/fan relationship POV (which is constantly 'sold' as how it is) it is a tax on loyalty and as Frankie said, isn't a good look.

 

 

Should we get a year or two of CL money then perhaps the club can look to reward loyalty a little more.

Whilst we don't, it'll be constantly trying to bridge financial gaps with little leeway for 'generosity'.

 

46,000 MyGers memberships, each voluntarily subscribed, suggests otherwise. And not one alternative proposed. 

[Bluedell 5,627]

3 hours ago, Bill said:

No, the right people being those who can demonstrate the greatest contribution to the club by buying ST's etc. No one has said MyGers is perfect but so far I've seen no credible alternative being proposed. How do you propose the club should identify fans as more deserving than others when buying tickets? Colour of hair, verified IQ, or maximum body mass index maybe? Or just abandon everything and go to a ticket lottery? 

But it's not just based on games attended. I'd be happier if it was, but when other things such as the photo wall are included then it's based on having cash. It should be based purely on first team tickets purchased/games attended.

[Bluedell 5,627]

1 hour ago, Bill said:

46,000 MyGers memberships, each voluntarily subscribed, suggests otherwise. And not one alternative proposed. 

Alternatives to the format of the current scheme have been suggested.

[Bill 13,717]

36 minutes ago, Bluedell said:

But it's not just based on games attended. I'd be happier if it was, but when other things such as the photo wall are included then it's based on having cash. It should be based purely on first team tickets purchased/games attended.

Clearly, there are at least 46,000 people who think the current scheme is acceptable. Presumably that includes people who are simply unable to attend every game but would still like some means of access when they can, such as our many fans who live overseas. 

[Bill 13,717]

38 minutes ago, Bluedell said:

Alternatives to the format of the current scheme have been suggested.

👍 Where can I find them? I'd like to know what they are.