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Discussion in 'Newcastle United' started by Pimp My Guide Dog, Jul 28, 2011.

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  1. Pimp My Guide Dog

    Pimp My Guide Dog New Member

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    Does anybody know of any other football club that runs a Boots points card type system meaning that fans can accumulate points as they put cash into the club ?

    Then maybe get something back from the club when they get a certain amount of points. (don't laugh)

    The reason I am thinking about this is because I recently emailed the club asking them why they charge people to watch interviews & hightlights (NUFC TV). I suggested that this should be a free service, especially for those that buy season tickets, all three shirts and various other bits of crap from the club shop.

    I was thinking that this would be easily managed if you had a 'points' card that you get swiped on each purchase, so the club can keep track of what fans are spending. And in a perfect world reward them occasionally for their support. (give them free NUFC TV for example)

    Just a thought

    By the way this was the response from NUFC:


    Although we are a football team primarily we are also a business organisation for which still has to generate money from different sectors.
     
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    Pimp My Guide Dog, Jul 28, 2011
  2. Jip Jaap Stam

    Jip Jaap Stam General Chat Moderator
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    <laugh>

    Sorry, you did say "don't laugh". Most big football clubs are solely businesses, and don't give a flying **** about the fans. Even seemingly magnanimous gestures - like clubs offering free/cheap tickets for kids - are calculated moves to maximise future revenue.
     
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    Jip Jaap Stam, Jul 28, 2011
  3. goldie

    goldie Well-Known Member

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    Not sure mate I prefer superdrug, however seeing as some snail cock enjoys going around rateing threads terrible have 5 stars.
     
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    goldie, Jul 28, 2011
  4. I Sit Next To A Badger-Leazes Corner

    I Sit Next To A Badger-Leazes Corner Well-Known Member

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    To be fair, you make some valid points and in a perfect world, this would be a great idea. But unfortunately, its Mike Ashley's world. We are stupid for giving him money in the first place but we can't help but do so.
     
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    I Sit Next To A Badger-Leazes Corner, Jul 28, 2011
  5. Fred West

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    It might work if all geordies weren't fat stupid ****s
     
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    Fred West, Jul 28, 2011
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    My wife is a geordie, and whilst she isn't fat or stupid she is a ****.

    (sorry dear)
     
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  7. goldie

    goldie Well-Known Member

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    You are a small minded fool! Stop watching too much TV son.
     
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  8. Fred West

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    Naw
     
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  9. skalpel

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    Access to NUFC TV is not a big insentive for people to buy more season tickets or merchandise. People who don't usually buy season tickets won't be swayed by the ability to watch some extra interviews via a points scheme.
    It's be a nice way to treat the loyal fans who already own season tickets but few businesses are that generous to their customers, at least not successful ones.
     
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    skalpel, Jul 28, 2011
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