If people are going to buy a season ticket anyway, the early bird prices make some financial sense, but what I meant was that I don't think anyone truly buys a season ticket because they are guaranteed to be up on the deal, as in reality most people end up missing a game here and there. People on the whole buy them as an expression of their loyalty, or because they know it helps the club, or because they will probably just about break even when circumstances dictate that they miss the odd game.

I don't think anyone thinks, "I can guarantee that I will be at every game, come hell or high water, so it makes prudent financial sense to take the season ticket offer, and that is the only reason." There are other reasons all mixed in.

I can see where you're coming from Slugger, but I think I can honestly say that for the last 40 or so years that I've been purchasing a season ticket that it was for financial reasons, knowing that I would only miss a maximum of two games, usually for holidays.However that does not diminish my devotion to Trinity. It just seemed to make financial sense to me and I'm sure that it did to many other supporters.

I think anyone buying a season ticket for next season must be aware that there is a chance of 2021 being no better as regarding covid. You will be purchasing a membership with the "possibility" of attending some games.
Maybe season tickets bought at early bird prices should be non refundable just to help people make that decision?

The Commit 6 is a great way as I - like you - have also said many times DS.
I've won some prizes including the gallon of beer at The Printworks.....

and was lucky enough to win the £250 top prize which almost paid for my ticket anyway.
On top of the offers such as a discount at the shop.

Mr Carter said last night he hopes to get fans back into the ground in March could be from 1 thousand to 3 thousand depending on covid

If only a thousand are allowed in and we have 3 thousands season ticket holders how will they decide who gets to watch?

The point made by MC's biggest fan is yet again invalid. Every season ticket holder was given the chance to obtain a refund months ago. It was pretty much a certainty that no supporters would be allowed into grounds. Yet again moaning for the sake if it

Tbh, I was surprised to see anything regarding a refund as I thought this was covered right at the start of not being able to see games.
The vast majority of S/T holders opted to "donate" to the club, with just a few opting for a refund.

Ultimately, every penny that the fans give the club, either through S/T sales, merchandise, Trinity TV etc, etc, help the club to cover some of it's costs.
Anyone, taking a refund (and I accept that some will), is money that club cannot use to cover some costs.
Right now, Trinity need the cash more than "most" of the fans will or they may not survive.

Things have been a total nightmare for everyone this year and it may not improve until mid next year.

It needs as many fans as possible to stand by the club and hope for better times ahead.
Dont walk away and then complain when there is no longer a club to support.

First up best dressed.

I would guess that we are a lot nearer to 1000 than 3000. The vote via email regarding refunds showed something like 850:40 which shows 890 responded. Don't know how many didn't respond to add to these.

Sorry mate, your names not down. You ain't coming in.

Your names not down either.

I'd guess if crowd numbers are restricted then shielding requirements will still be in place and there will be a nervousness of some to attend anyway. We are probably looking at a reduced season ticket sales number this year so I reckon 1000 might well just about cover it

Do not think we will get 3 thousand S T This year with covid

You would expect preference to go to S/T holders and if this was too many for the "capacity", some kind of rota system.
Hopefully, the situation will improve as we get closer to the start of the new season and then as we progress through the season.
People who want certainty of seeing games and folk losing their jobs etc probably mean that S/T sales will take a huge take a huge hit but, we live in hope.

All us old farts are first in queue for vaccines come later this year or early next ,so season ticket here I come .

I would like to suggest, that out of respect for our elders, the entry selection is based on age, the older generation has first dibs. I’m no biased, even though I’m 74, I’m sure there are many more fans older than me.

If you have your "vaccine guarantee" card, they would have to let you in

Or a bus pass

You old codgers had your welfare calls from the club during the pandemic. time for those in their 40s to see some benefits first now I reckon

Don't think Boris agrees with you, WW...under 50's will be the last ones to get it according to BBC website...

"People are then ranked by age, with people under 50 at the bottom of the list".

Us young uns always get forgotten about

I’m not bothered about the jab, I just want to go to a match

I'll frame it and hang it on the wall next to my bus pass and £100 fuel allowance.

Ah, BLM....
You've not been young since 1980 pal.