Topic: Members Sales - 2012/13 Season

[nadeeer]

I don't think anyone actually means they are literally (unofficial) touts but they are sure as hell the closest thing to a tout without actually being a tout - and that is only because they have the permission of the club to charge those ridiculous prices. In essence it is hardly different from what a tout does (the only differences being that it's risk-free, allowed by the club and they give you quite a shitty meal or something to make it seem worth the money).

[willss]

I don't think anyone actually means they are literally (unofficial) touts but they are sure as hell the closest thing to a tout without actually being a tout - and that is only because they have the permission of the club to charge those ridiculous prices. In essence it is hardly different from what a tout does (the only differences being that it's risk-free, allowed by the club and they give you quite a shitty meal or something to make it seem worth the money).

the only difference between them an touts, is that touts can be arrested. Morally its the same thing.

[nadeeer]

Yeah I mentioned it's risk-free (for seller and buyer). Either way though it's awful but I suppose it's common practice and a good source of income for the club so nothing we can do.

[AgentSmyth]

the whole ThomasCook thing is a con.  what gets me with them.

Yes they can sort you out and confirm a ticket for the United Match now..

but for example they are looking to charge £602.00 for 2 people (share room) to stay in Hampton by Hilton City Centre, plus 2 match tickets.

obviously Match tickets are £50 a head if ya DIY, so these conmen are making £502 for one night stay in a 3 star hotel.


even for the lower valued games they want near £200 a head for 1 night stay and a match ticket.. anytime I book Hampton by Hilton, costs between 65-100 quid and thats per room not per person.

Thomas Cook are worse than touts

[redbyrdz]

If sales are supposed to start next Saturday,  why the fuck have they still not announced anything? It's not like we haven't got plans to make and money to find.

[richard_lfc]

Anyone know when sky announce what games they've chosen for tv?

Should be a sale shortly after that I reckon

[rewood]

If sales are supposed to start next Saturday,  why the fuck have they still not announced anything? It's not like we haven't got plans to make and money to find.

I'm with you mate, this is fecking stupid.  Although from hearsay we know roughly when the sale is, I need specific dates to sort out leave, late starts etc.  I just don't believe they don't know at this stage when it will take place, so just announce it.  If they don't know, this just emphasises what a bunch of spanners they are.

[Scottish-Don]

Ok,

As Chairman of a Branch I have good news for all Members

LFC have taken away all but 4 games of the Official Branches ticket allocations and added the tickets to the Members sale = 2,500 approx

Now the bad news for Members

Official Branches will now be buying the tickets from the Members sale!!!

[ttnbd]

Ok,

As Chairman of a Branch I have good news for all Members

LFC have taken away all but 4 games of the Official Branches ticket allocations and added the tickets to the Members sale = 2,500 approx

Now the bad news for Members

Official Branches will now be buying the tickets from the Members sale!!!

Only an issue if they have credits on fan cards from last season.  Even then prob won't be much of a problem

[Harinder]

I'm very aware that they are not touts. But they aren't much better. I've been offered tickets by touts cheaper than what Thomas Cook sell at.

What tout gives you a hotel too?

[Scottish-Don]

Only an issue if they have credits on fan cards from last season.  Even then prob won't be much of a problem

We have 13+ on each members card in our Branch as we travelled to most games, and I guess most Branch will be the same

Gonna be huge demand for the Members Tickets this Season with us Branches in the mix aswell now

[Barneylfc]

We have 13+ on each members card in our Branch as we travelled to most games, and I guess most Branch will be the same

Gonna be huge demand for the Members Tickets this Season with us Branches in the mix aswell now

If each member in your branch has 13+ games on their members card from last season, surely it wont make a difference, as they would have been bought in the members sales no?

[Barneylfc]

What tout gives you a hotel too?

Look at the figures. They are charging in excess of £300 for certain games. Take out the cost of a hotel, say £50, I'll even say £80 if they are throwing in a breakfast. So without a hotel they are charging £220-£250 for a ticket. As I said, I have been offered cheaper off touts

[Scottish-Don]

If each member in your branch has 13+ games on their members card from last season, surely it wont make a difference, as they would have been bought in the members sales no?

No, Branches had a seperate allocation last Season, now we have to buy from the Members Sales this Season

[Rococo]

No, Branches had a seperate allocation last Season, now we have to buy from the Members Sales this Season

Did they give any reason for this?  Can't really see what it achieves apart from more people buying on the same day

[realoatsy]

Did they give any reason for this?  Can't really see what it achieves apart from more people buying on the same day

Get them their money in the bank quicker, branches didn't have to pay for games until about 3 weeks before games. Mind you LFC made sure they took monies for league games that they knew were going to be rescheduled because of cup runs i.e Everton, Chelsea, Fulham only to make the branches wait many weeks before a refund

[liva4eva]

No, Branches had a seperate allocation last Season, now we have to buy from the Members Sales this Season

does that mean your members will have to buy in half a season in advance like we do, if so it wont be too much of a problem I think

[ttnbd]

does that mean your members will have to buy in half a season in advance like we do, if so it wont be too much of a problem I think

Not if they buy for themselves or get the money to the branch quickly.otherwise the branch will need a huge gloat to get the tickets

[KM519]

When did these go on sale last year in July? Wasn't it like the 12th July or something. They can't be going on sale this week...even this saturday like a few people have mentioned (granted people are saying the w/c the 7th). There's just not enough time. Can see these going on sale on the 16th myself.

[ABJ]

When did these go on sale last year in July? Wasn't it like the 12th July or something. They can't be going on sale this week...even this saturday like a few people have mentioned (granted people are saying the w/c the 7th). There's just not enough time. Can see these going on sale on the 16th myself.

The 1st sale last year commenced on Mon 11/07.

If they did do the corresponding day this year (Mon 09/07), then don’t be surprised if the club announce that this Wednesday is the last day that you can obtain membership in time for the 1st sale next Monday.

I hope you are right about the 16th though as at least Sly Sports and ESPN will have announced the TV games by then.

[AgentSmyth]

What tout gives you a hotel too?

lol, this is true BUT.. I Tout would still give you a better deal for a hotel + ticket than what TC does lol

[Barneylfc]

Hopefully they dont go on sale 16th/17th as I'll be away 

[xico_da_bezana]

Hopefully they dont go on sale 16th/17th as I'll be away 

Same for me...

[Lowse2011]

Surely something has got to be announced soon??

Anyone remember what the first day of sales criteria was?  I got all 19 games but wondering how hard will be get on with the new que system

[AgentSmyth]

dont think i used the new queue system at the end of the season but I assume this will mean it is a proper first come first served.

rather than how it has worked in the past, where even thought we sitting from 7.45 waiting to get on my 30minute time out. but someone turns up at 8.35 and still managed to get a ticket before me.

[richiedouglas]

Any idea when in July this will be? I go on holiday on the 23rd and need to hire someone to get me some.

[AgentSmyth]

a few people that had phoned the ticket office / customer services last week, or who had received sales calls from staff trying to sell them membership packs had been told the tickets will go on sale on 7th, which is this Saturday, if thats the case you would of thought they would let people know before now.  some say Saturday is a strange day but think a lot complained last year about having to take time off work etc, but if they do go on sale this Saturday its just going to be 13/14/15 or whatever the priority number is for games from last season. anyone with lower will probably need to fight with everyone else during the following week at some point or the week after

[anfieldpurch]

a few people that had phoned the ticket office / customer services last week, or who had received sales calls from staff trying to sell them membership packs had been told the tickets will go on sale on 7th, which is this Saturday, if thats the case you would of thought they would let people know before now.  some say Saturday is a strange day but think a lot complained last year about having to take time off work etc, but if they do go on sale this Saturday its just going to be 13/14/15 or whatever the priority number is for games from last season. anyone with lower will probably need to fight with everyone else during the following week at some point or the week after

Yep, I got called by them yesterday who told me it was the 7th too.

[Samsdad]

Just phoned up to renew a membership, was told that the sale will start week commencing 16th July.

[ABJ]

Just phoned up to renew a membership, was told that the sale will start week commencing 16th July.

That makes more sense as far as i am aware, Sly Sports and ESPN will announce the TV matches next week.

[redgriffin73]

16th is the day Members have to sign up to the ACS too, hopefully that won't make logging on any harder for that day's sale.

[AgentSmyth]

another great decision from the LFC Ticket Office

they dont even know what to be at, so was telling people the sale started on 7th just a tactic to sell memberships or did they really just not have a clue

[cmulls5]

Just asked on Chat there and they said it will start on the 17th

[Rococo]

16th would suit me - got the week off.  reckon I'll need it!

[scared_person]

How many creds did we need last year?

17 should be fine right?

[redgriffin73]

How many creds did we need last year?

17 should be fine right?

I'd have thought so, it was 13 last year.

[cac9280]

http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/lfc-members-ticket-sale

Confusing, could there be a misprint re members adult per req sale? Else it seems they have reset loyalty.

[stevienash]

http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/lfc-members-ticket-sale

Confusing, could there be a misprint re members adult per req sale? Else it seems they have reset loyalty.

My word can they not make it more confusing?

[benitezexpletives]

so are they saying that concession tickets will be available online?

[cac9280]

My word can they not make it more confusing?

In simple terms:

Tuesday 17th July - adult/child sales
Wednesday 18th July - pre req adult sales? But this could be the misprint!
Thursday 19th July - cat C sale from 2pm
Friday 20th July - A and b free for all sale