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Title: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: Mike_F on February 08, 2023, 11:36:51 am
I said the other day that I was in two minds about renewing for the 29th year in a row.

Got the email from the club to say season tickets are on sale half an hour ago and now renewed for me and my oldest lad. I must be a right mug! Can't fault the prices though.
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: Draytonian III on February 08, 2023, 11:40:25 am
I’ve had the same email, I’ll sort my out at dinner time.
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: Filo on February 08, 2023, 11:47:01 am
Screwed again for me, I’m 60 on 6th August, I’ve asked the question a few times at the ticket office, stating the season usually starts just before or just after my birthday, would I be eligible for the seniors price, the answer was I don’t see why not, now they have put the cut off at 1st August!!!
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: big fat yorkshire pudding on February 08, 2023, 02:07:27 pm
The unused tickets one is a good one for me as night games are a pain.  Can see me quite happily getting a hospitality game with it.
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: silent majority on February 08, 2023, 02:52:25 pm
Screwed again for me, I’m 60 on 6th August, I’ve asked the question a few times at the ticket office, stating the season usually starts just before or just after my birthday, would I be eligible for the seniors price, the answer was I don’t see why not, now they have put the cut off at 1st August!!!

What is the cost if you wait until after the 6th? You don't get the early discounts but you can still get a reduced price I would have thought.

Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: Filo on February 08, 2023, 04:04:35 pm
Screwed again for me, I’m 60 on 6th August, I’ve asked the question a few times at the ticket office, stating the season usually starts just before or just after my birthday, would I be eligible for the seniors price, the answer was I don’t see why not, now they have put the cut off at 1st August!!!

What is the cost if you wait until after the 6th? You don't get the early discounts but you can still get a reduced price I would have thought.


I’ve not rang to check yet, just took it as the cut off point was the 1st, thats how I read it anyway
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: Padge_DRFC on February 08, 2023, 06:50:35 pm
Good move to freeze prices. If the football actually gets good it will be great value. UTR
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: Muttley on February 08, 2023, 09:45:53 pm
Screwed again for me, I’m 60 on 6th August, I’ve asked the question a few times at the ticket office, stating the season usually starts just before or just after my birthday, would I be eligible for the seniors price, the answer was I don’t see why not, now they have put the cut off at 1st August!!!

Surely you'll just get the discount next season when you've actually reached the required age by the cut-off date?
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: Filo on February 08, 2023, 10:05:56 pm
Screwed again for me, I’m 60 on 6th August, I’ve asked the question a few times at the ticket office, stating the season usually starts just before or just after my birthday, would I be eligible for the seniors price, the answer was I don’t see why not, now they have put the cut off at 1st August!!!

Surely you'll just get the discount next season when you've actually reached the required age by the cut-off date?

Knowing my luck they’ll change it to 65
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: Draytonian III on February 08, 2023, 10:55:37 pm
What happens if the first home league game is after your 60th birthday, say the 9th or 10th ?
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: EasyforDennis on February 08, 2023, 10:59:22 pm
What happens if the first home league game is after your 60th birthday, say the 9th or 10th ?

You're unlucky.
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: pib on February 09, 2023, 10:42:53 am
I suppose they've got to have a cut-off at some point. If your 60th is in September you're quite unlucky but would you expect them to move it a month?
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: drfchound on February 09, 2023, 11:27:01 am
Then the people born in October would be complaining.
As you say, there has to be a cut off point.
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: ExileRover on February 12, 2023, 07:55:59 am
Anyone managed to renew a reserved seat online? I’ve clicked on start renew but get the following message…

The following subscription(s) cannot be renewed online. It seems that your seats are already occupied. Please contact the back office to renew these subscriptions manually.

I’m just trying to renew my existing season ticket not change seats or anything.
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: ravenrover on February 12, 2023, 09:22:35 am
Had that problem a few years back, have always contacted TO since to renew
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: ExileRover on February 12, 2023, 09:25:00 am
Thanks will give them a call this week
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: knockers on February 12, 2023, 12:17:56 pm
Log into your club Doncaster account, click season tickets option then it will bring up your new 23/24 membership to renew. If you gifted your ticket the other year the £40 is already taken off.
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: ExileRover on February 12, 2023, 12:28:09 pm
I did that, clicked renew, picked my ticket then got the error. I’ve re-read my email and it says if I want to renew my W28 seat I have to phone them or go in, not sure why.
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: Draytonian III on February 12, 2023, 12:48:58 pm
Had that problem a few years back, have always contacted TO since to renew


Same here, I did mine the other day and I got it for £244.04 as I qualified for the £40 discount and I’m a member of the lottery
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: idler on February 12, 2023, 03:26:16 pm
I renewed mine but was told to submit a head and shoulders photo or call into the ground for a photo as they will be needed for the season tickets next season.
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: LincolnDonny on February 12, 2023, 03:32:08 pm
I renewed mine but was told to submit a head and shoulders photo or call into the ground for a photo as they will be needed for the season tickets next season.



Just the same as the Rugby League Season Card this year
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: ExileRover on February 12, 2023, 03:32:41 pm
Is there a deadline for this price, doesn’t specify in the email if it’s an “early bird” discount or not?
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: Janso on February 12, 2023, 03:43:00 pm
I renewed mine but was told to submit a head and shoulders photo or call into the ground for a photo as they will be needed for the season tickets next season.

Take it they're trying to put an end to lending a mate your season ticket if you can't make the game then.
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: Draytonian III on February 12, 2023, 04:00:05 pm
When I asked about the photo id the lady told me it was to stop people buying children’s discounted tickets when they are teenagers or adults
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: goalkick on February 12, 2023, 04:02:10 pm
What day do you have to renew by to get the discount for early purchase?
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: rich1471 on February 12, 2023, 06:06:17 pm
I think you should have the option to download your season ticket onto your phone as well and just scan it instead of a plastic card
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: Donnywolf on February 12, 2023, 06:22:42 pm
When I asked about the photo id the lady told me it was to stop people buying children’s discounted tickets when they are teenagers or adults

Swindon had notices on Turnstiles saying " use a discounted Ticket and get caught and you will have it confiscated AND will not be allowed in "

I remember at Luton they had an over 70s Ticket as well as over 65 . I got one for S*** on the Coach down and let him have it for a Tenner cos I didn't think he would get in with it. He took the chance and pulled it off despite only looking 35 lol

Still I reckon you could knock on somebody's door there and give em a Tenner to let you through house into back garden . Bloody weird dump
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: knockers on February 12, 2023, 06:38:28 pm
I think you should have the option to download your season ticket onto your phone as well and just scan it instead of a plastic card

I scanned mine into the Stocard app and tried it last Tuesday. It didn’t scan which is weird as it’s just a barcode. Going to try it this Tuesday again as the turnstile guy might not have scanned it right as he looked like he didn’t trust me!
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: idler on February 12, 2023, 06:41:45 pm
The notices were up when I went John. I was 62 or 63 at the time but had bought an oap one as their fans got in discounted at 60 at the Keepmoat.
I must have looked my age because there wasn't any questions on the way in.
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: scawsby steve on February 12, 2023, 06:55:34 pm
It's going to be the other way round for me. Seeing as I only look about 37, they're not going to believe I'm a pensioner.
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: rich1471 on February 12, 2023, 08:00:38 pm
I think you should have the option to download your season ticket onto your phone as well and just scan it instead of a plastic card

I scanned mine into the Stocard app and tried it last Tuesday. It didn’t scan which is weird as it’s just a barcode. Going to try it this Tuesday again as the turnstile guy might not have scanned it right as he looked like he didn’t trust me!
he would not even scan mine ,just wanted to see the card
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: andy didcott on February 14, 2023, 08:40:24 am
Just renewed mine online, easy, no mention of any photo requirements.£259, with £40 discount, £11.77 a game, bargain or what.
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: ravenrover on February 14, 2023, 11:00:53 am
Wonder if the photo is for other than full price tickets?
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: idler on February 14, 2023, 04:51:48 pm
That's a good point Raven. If you are paying full price the only fiddle open to fans would be to lend the ticket to a mate if they don't go.
I miss quite a few games now so vouchers to spend in the club shop or upgrading for a game might be of some use to me.
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: Filo on February 14, 2023, 05:22:31 pm
I was under the impression the photo was for the Car Park pass
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: big fat yorkshire pudding on March 13, 2023, 03:33:25 pm
Looks like there's an early bird period that ends in a couple of weeks then they go off sale, seems a bit odd.
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: EasyforDennis on March 13, 2023, 03:55:30 pm
Looks like there's an early bird period that ends in a couple of weeks then they go off sale, seems a bit odd.

I don't suppose anyone from the marketing department has thought to tell anyone.
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: Spud on March 13, 2023, 03:57:30 pm
When I asked about the photo id the lady told me it was to stop people buying children’s discounted tickets when they are teenagers or adults

Swindon had notices on Turnstiles saying " use a discounted Ticket and get caught and you will have it confiscated AND will not be allowed in "

I remember at Luton they had an over 70s Ticket as well as over 65 . I got one for S*** on the Coach down and let him have it for a Tenner cos I didn't think he would get in with it. He took the chance and pulled it off despite only looking 35 lol

Still I reckon you could knock on somebody's door there and give em a Tenner to let you through house into back garden . Bloody weird dump

35 ? I'll take that ya smooth talker, I'm not even sure you took the tenner off me.
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: ravenrover on March 13, 2023, 04:01:00 pm
Looks like there's an early bird period that ends in a couple of weeks then they go off sale, seems a bit odd.

I don't suppose anyone from the marketing department has thought to tell anyone.
Article on Rovers news if anyone is bothered to look
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: Donny Exile in York on March 13, 2023, 05:34:53 pm
What i would like to know is whether those who have already got next years season ticket also obtain the discount incentive which wasn't on offer when purchased but reflects season tickets bought before 1st April? Surely that is the case? Otherwise season ticket holders are penalised for obtaining them already. 
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: adamtherover on March 13, 2023, 05:42:18 pm
What i would like to know is whether those who have already got next years season ticket also obtain the discount incentive which wasn't on offer when purchased but reflects season tickets bought before 1st April? Surely that is the case? Otherwise season ticket holders are penalised for obtaining them already. 
what discount incentive?
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: ravenrover on March 13, 2023, 05:52:55 pm
https://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/2023/march/st-incentive/
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: big fat yorkshire pudding on March 13, 2023, 06:55:45 pm
Looks like there's an early bird period that ends in a couple of weeks then they go off sale, seems a bit odd.

I don't suppose anyone from the marketing department has thought to tell anyone.
Article on Rovers news if anyone is bothered to look

No I saw it today, just surprised there's now an early bird period with a price increase supposedly.  What that's an increase to who knows? Or why they've not told anyone at all until now, odd.
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: EasyforDennis on March 13, 2023, 08:30:28 pm
https://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/2023/march/st-incentive/

So was this information sent out with the season ticket booking form.
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: BiargeBob on March 13, 2023, 09:18:31 pm
https://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/2023/march/st-incentive/

So was this information sent out with the season ticket booking form.

Yes. I hope you are well.
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: Lincoln Rover on March 13, 2023, 09:54:32 pm
The 10 % discount pot also APPLIES to those who have ALREADY purchased ST.
I wouldn’t think you’d be able to spend the discount pot on the shop as that’s run by Elite pro sports & not the club.
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: elmsallrover on March 13, 2023, 10:18:17 pm
Anybody know how St sales are going
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: 5minstogo on March 14, 2023, 07:33:13 am
No mention of any special offer or earlybird price until yesterday. Effectively given supporters little over two weeks to find potentially hundreds of pounds. Not ideal in the current economic climate.
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: ravenrover on March 14, 2023, 08:29:25 am
There was a mail shot back in Feb and I think it has been advertised on the big screen
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: rich1471 on March 14, 2023, 08:58:01 am
The issue is the football has been rubbish for the last 2 year and if it wasn't for the fact I go with my dad I would have missed alot more games this season than I have, ,their is no entertainment value at the minute ,alot of people will not renew next season unless things chance in the next 10 games
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: 5minstogo on March 14, 2023, 08:58:30 am
There was a mail shot back in Feb and I think it has been advertised on the big screen

I got the mailshot and I've read it over and over again but unless I'm being extremely dim I can't see any mention of  prices being different after a certain date.
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: drfchound on March 14, 2023, 09:03:01 am
There was a mail shot back in Feb and I think it has been advertised on the big screen

I got the mailshot and I've read it over and over again but unless I'm being extremely dim I can't see any mention of  prices being different after a certain date.

Agreed, myself and the two mates I regularly go to matches with have done the same.
There was no cut off dates mentioned on the mail shots that we received.
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: RoversDave on March 14, 2023, 09:05:48 am
After a few years without a season ticket I decided to get one for next season. I went to the ticket office and paid for an old git in the South West corner.
The young lady said I would need a photo for the card.
They send a confirmation email and you can attach a photo and send it back.
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: big fat yorkshire pudding on March 14, 2023, 10:37:06 am
There was a mail shot back in Feb and I think it has been advertised on the big screen

I got the mailshot and I've read it over and over again but unless I'm being extremely dim I can't see any mention of  prices being different after a certain date.

Absolutely, it would be good if the club would tell us.
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: EasyforDennis on March 14, 2023, 12:45:57 pm
https://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/2023/march/st-incentive/

So was this information sent out with the season ticket booking form.

Yes. I hope you are well.

Must be my age or my eyesight  ;) I'm fine and you?
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: ravenrover on March 14, 2023, 01:39:57 pm
There was a mail shot back in Feb and I think it has been advertised on the big screen

I got the mailshot and I've read it over and over again but unless I'm being extremely dim I can't see any mention of  prices being different after a certain date.
My thought is that tickets willl be the same or similarly priced when back on sale but the incentive is there for the early birds only
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: Armthorpe mickler on March 14, 2023, 07:03:07 pm
Needed photo ID for Dons season ticket. The ticket office took a photo went back 3 weeks later to pick it up the ticket and they'd not sent it through so had to have another one taken.
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: rich1471 on March 14, 2023, 08:35:58 pm
purchase your season membership before April 1 the club will add 10% of the price you pay to your ticket exchange account.  The money credited to your account can then be redeemed against future purchases such as any ticketing product for a home league game, car parking, hospitality experiences, 4Life membership, a club matchday/monthly publication, lottery subscriptions (over 18s only), mascot, escort a player or group experiences.
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: 5minstogo on March 14, 2023, 08:47:23 pm
purchase your season membership before April 1 the club will add 10% of the price you pay to your ticket exchange account.  The money credited to your account can then be redeemed against future purchases such as any ticketing product for a home league game, car parking, hospitality experiences, 4Life membership, a club matchday/monthly publication, lottery subscriptions (over 18s only), mascot, escort a player or group experiences.

Where's that quoted from?
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: ravenrover on March 14, 2023, 09:00:27 pm
Try looking at post 41
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: 5minstogo on March 15, 2023, 07:37:19 am
So no mention of early bird discount until this week then?

I've now received an email from the club confirming earlybird tickets will go off sale on 1st April and then back on at full price from 17th April although no mention of what full price is.

I find it very odd that this hasn't been  communicated before this week.
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: rich1471 on March 15, 2023, 08:50:12 pm
The club sent m
purchase your season membership before April 1 the club will add 10% of the price you pay to your ticket exchange account.  The money credited to your account can then be redeemed against future purchases such as any ticketing product for a home league game, car parking, hospitality experiences, 4Life membership, a club matchday/monthly publication, lottery subscriptions (over 18s only), mascot, escort a player or group experiences.

Where's that quoted from?
the club sent me an email
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: ridgewoodrover on March 17, 2023, 12:51:45 pm
Just renewed mine over the
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: Filo on March 17, 2023, 12:54:14 pm
Just renewed mine over the

Is this to be continued? Lol!
Title: Re: Season Tickets on Sale
Post by: ridgewoodrover on March 17, 2023, 01:06:29 pm
Yes. Sausage fingers.
Great service as always.
Got that carried away ive increased my lottery subscription