Why do OAP's get discounted Season Tickets?

[Max B Gold]

Does that mean any fat bar steward of any age who can’t gets a discount?

No discounts for anyone

If clubs like Orient and others didn’t offer OAP’s and Kids discounted tickets then I reckon attendances would fall like a stone.
I would guess that our fan base is around 40-50% over 65, many wouldn’t bother if they had to pay full whack.
Just my opinion of course, but interesting to hear what others feel.

I'm more relaxed about them not turning up if the price goes up. Price inelasticity is at play here. They will pay up because they have nowhere else to go.

[Ornchurch]

No discounts for anyone

If clubs like Orient and others didn’t offer OAP’s and Kids discounted tickets then I reckon attendances would fall like a stone.
I would guess that our fan base is around 40-50% over 65, many wouldn’t bother if they had to pay full whack.
Just my opinion of course, but interesting to hear what others feel.

OAPS and kids discounted tickets are two entirely different things.

Kids ones make obvious sense.

Why? Some kids have very wealthy parents.

[Harlow]

No one has got close to the real answer to the question. When you have been supporting Orient for 50+ years, no way are you going to pay the full price for the pile of poo poo we see week in, week out. You young upstarts will realize what I mean in due course

[LittleMate]

Does that mean any fat bar steward of any age who can’t gets a discount?

No discounts for anyone

If clubs like Orient and others didn’t offer OAP’s and Kids discounted tickets then I reckon attendances would fall like a stone.
I would guess that our fan base is around 40-50% over 65, many wouldn’t bother if they had to pay full whack.
Just my opinion of course, but interesting to hear what others feel.

1. Plenty of OAP's in and around Leyton are not wealthy and might need assistance.

2. Most OAP's have done a lifetime of service at the O's. They merit a discount based on their loyalty.

Take your pick!

[Ronnie Hotdogs]

If clubs like Orient and others didn’t offer OAP’s and Kids discounted tickets then I reckon attendances would fall like a stone.
I would guess that our fan base is around 40-50% over 65, many wouldn’t bother if they had to pay full whack.
Just my opinion of course, but interesting to hear what others feel.

OAPS and kids discounted tickets are two entirely different things.

Kids ones make obvious sense.

Why? Some kids have very wealthy parents.

They can go and sit in the Gallery and pay £600 a pop each for their padded seats, then.

Getting kids in at a young age is obviously the only way the club has a future. Of course their tickets should be discounted, massively.

[Admin]

I'm all for putting them all in one stand together. They can all then just generate a constant low level noise by tutting and grumbling interspersed with anecdotes about Arthur Banner or Norman Deeley.

Perhaps attract suitable sponsorship - the Co-Op Funeral Stand has a ring. Even better - the Away End, sponsored by Dignitas.

[Ronnie Hotdogs]

Imagine the piss all over the toilet floor.

[BoniO]

I'm all for putting them all in one stand together. They can all then just generate a constant low level noise by tutting and grumbling interspersed with anecdotes about Arthur Banner or Norman Deeley.

Perhaps attract suitable sponsorship - the Co-Op Funeral Stand has a ring. Even better - the Away End, sponsored by Dignitas.

I'm all for it as long as they put more sit-down loos in for that stand. And reduce the food/drink prices in line with old 'uns status. Plus the banter would be more knowledgeable than most of the bolleaux the younger fans spew. The swearing might be a problem though. "You're so old you sound like all-have-shat"

[one o in huntingdon]

Its obvious, so we can afford lavish holidays now we have been double jabbed

[Still wrong]

No one has got close to the real answer to the question. When you have been supporting Orient for 50+ years, no way are you going to pay the full price for the pile of poo poo we see week in, week out. You young upstarts will realize what I mean in due course

Yep,
Find some rich mug to pay the bills.
It’s how lower league football is run.

[Harlow]

Imagine the piss all over the toilet floor.

Speaking from experience, no way do I have time go get up, shuffle along, down the stairs, toilet, flies open. Nah, just piss where I am sitting

[moonwalk19]

Older people have given a lifetime of service to the community, and this is their reward for doing so.

If it pisses off young people, thats an extra bonus

As I fit into the old category I fully agree with your statement. Jus like to say that I have spent many thousands of pounds over the years supporting the Os. People can moan when they have spent as much as I have .

[RedDwarf 1881]

When they are the wealthiest section of society?

Yes, that’s a better effort at a wind up.

[one o in huntingdon]

One other point to consider if they stop the OAP concession.
They will have to raise the rent on their pension providing property so the young would then be paying for it albeit indirectly.

[RientO]

Concession rate also applies to Young Adults (18-24), Emergency Services, Armed Forces, NHS Staff, Waltham Forest Council Employees, second parents, students and the unemployed.

Which seems to cover a lot of people. Not sure why Waltham Forest Council Employees are on the list. Least deserving of a discount of all. Also if you are unemployed and find a job during the season what happens then?

[Long slender neck]

Its about time these ludicrous discounts were challenged.

[tuffers#1]

Concession rate also applies to Young Adults (18-24), Emergency Services, Armed Forces, NHS Staff, Waltham Forest Council Employees, second parents, students and the unemployed.

Which seems to cover a lot of people. Not sure why Waltham Forest Council Employees are on the list. Least deserving of a discount of all. Also if you are unemployed and find a job during the season what happens then?

The Unemployed no longer are included .
Just so you know

[Ornchurch]

Concession rate also applies to Young Adults (18-24), Emergency Services, Armed Forces, NHS Staff, Waltham Forest Council Employees, second parents, students and the unemployed.

Which seems to cover a lot of people. Not sure why Waltham Forest Council Employees are on the list. Least deserving of a discount of all. Also if you are unemployed and find a job during the season what happens then?

Any truth in BLM members being added to that list?

[Long slender neck]

Concession rate also applies to Young Adults (18-24), Emergency Services, Armed Forces, NHS Staff, Waltham Forest Council Employees, second parents, students and the unemployed.

Which seems to cover a lot of people. Not sure why Waltham Forest Council Employees are on the list. Least deserving of a discount of all. Also if you are unemployed and find a job during the season what happens then?

The Unemployed no longer are included .
Just so you know

Pretty shameful if true

[tuffers#1]

Concession rate also applies to Young Adults (18-24), Emergency Services, Armed Forces, NHS Staff, Waltham Forest Council Employees, second parents, students and the unemployed.

Which seems to cover a lot of people. Not sure why Waltham Forest Council Employees are on the list. Least deserving of a discount of all. Also if you are unemployed and find a job during the season what happens then?

The Unemployed no longer are included .
Just so you know

Pretty shameful if true

I noticed a couple of seasons back when i was on the carers benefit & income support
That those on benefits as such were.no longer listed .
Kids & o.a.p.s were .

Gilson raised some money because some old boy in a wheel chair
couldnt afford to renew his now full priced season ticket .
Not sure if it has changed for the disabled , but im pretty sure those on
Benefits have been forgotten.

[Ronnie Hotdogs]

Concession rate also applies to Young Adults (18-24), Emergency Services, Armed Forces, NHS Staff, Waltham Forest Council Employees, second parents, students and the unemployed.

Which seems to cover a lot of people. Not sure why Waltham Forest Council Employees are on the list. Least deserving of a discount of all. Also if you are unemployed and find a job during the season what happens then?

The Unemployed no longer are included .
Just so you know

Pretty shameful if true

They won’t spend as much in the club shop or in the bars.

[Stamford O]

Not discounts for OAPs .it's a price increase for the under 65s.just depends on how you want to interpret it

[Still wrong]

Older people have given a lifetime of service to the community, and this is their reward for doing so.

If it pisses off young people, thats an extra bonus

As I fit into the old category I fully agree with your statement. Jus like to say that I have spent many thousands of pounds over the years supporting the Os. People can moan when they have spent as much as I have .

Hello Nigel.

[RientO]

Removed.

[RientO]

Its about time these ludicrous discounts were challenged.

I often wonder if anyone pays full price. I have paid full whack for one season ticket, but kids ticket I get with it is peanuts and we get another 8 freebies to give away. Also used to get complimentary tickets in the Beelzebub days.