OAP Concession S/T going up £40 compared to full S/T going up £30

Sorry for being old
Maybe rather than an OAP concession it should be a discount personal cruelty watching this team home and away for 60 years.
 
atypical_boro said:
Whilst I severely dislike generational rivalries, and I agree no one should have a 'bad attitude' to older people (and older people shouldn't have a bad attitude to younger people either but many do), they didn't 'make' anything happen voluntarily, they just weren't old at that time so they paid full price, like everyone else. It wasn't an act of philanthropy.

I am fully in agreement with discounted prices for OAPs as I think as people get older they need a bit more of an incentive to go through the hassle of getting to the ground etc on a cold winter night.
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Well while its seems a bit of a generalisation to me, its not the case. Why do some clubs with similar size towns not have a well developed and historic football club that has?.
Especially when you think of the supporters who done one when the going got tough in the early 80`s and those that cared helped keep them going and regrouped in small numbers to begin with. Look at Darlington Coventry etc, they built it and they did not come and back them.
I take into account my old fella supported them and was in The 1949 boxing crowd v Newcastle Utd, I'm one of generations of Middlesbrough people that enjoyed football and kept them on the road.

You could say the same about our institutions whether they be scientific/political or sporting and athletic clubs. I'm not a pensioner for 2.6 years, but I recognise my forbearers in all aspects who built the country through desire and to see it be a good thing and place. Philanthropy isn't just about giving money, its a desire to see a good thing happen too.

Sometimes you see people just hijack some business that others have built as collective for the good of the country and its people, then they charge the earth, see Tory philosophy in life, "get your hands on something that isnt yours and sell it"

Rant over.
 
In recent years entertainment businesses have severally reduced the OAP discount as more and more OAPs have additional income on top of their State Pension. The theatre I do work for , only offers a one pound discount to live shows and 50p discount for films i.e. about 5% of the ticket price.

MFC offers a generous discount which posters never quote when they rant about MFC ticket prices.

I did note the 18-21 discount is on STs in all areas of the Riverside which is a sensible move - this group will have lowew incomes in general than the retired.
 
Redwurzel said:
In recent years entertainment businesses have severally reduced the OAP discount as more and more OAPs have additional income on top of their State Pension. The theatre I do work for , only offers a one pound discount to live shows and 50p discount for films i.e. about 5% of the ticket price.

MFC offers a generous discount which posters never quote when they rant about MFC ticket prices.

I did note the 18-21 discount is on STs in all areas of the Riverside which is a sensible move - this group will have lowew incomes in general than the retired.
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True but their elderly parents will be minted according to some on here ;) ;) :ROFLMAO:
 
Nano said:
There is no justification for 65+ to pay less than other people these days. It's about time the prices were brought inline (although adult prices should be going down, not 65+ going up). They should keep the discount for 75+ and increase the age each year. 65 year olds are one of the wealthiest generations and the only age group wealthier are 55+ who are following them and will be getting their discount in the near future.

It's a form of low admin means testing but it's way out of step with reality now. Working age adults, particularly those on low incomes with kids are the ones that need the discount.

Before someone says there are poor pensioners that rely on the discount then of course there are but there are on average more people that are poor and can't afford tickets in the adult category. Adults are more likely to be paying for kids tickets as well.
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Careful or the club will read your post and introduce a "boomer" tax. The club are p'ing off everyone else so might as well start exploiting OAPs too.

What about children? They have had it too easy for far too long. I don't see many of them worrying about mortgages, utility bills etc surely time we start increasing their prices too.
 
Malaguena said:
Just because you keep spouting this 5hite at every opportunity doesn't, and never will, make it true
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It's a fact so yes it does. Just because you don't understand the difference between average and specifics or can't comprehend that anecdotes don't apply universally it doesn't make your viewpoint correct.

If you disagree with the facts then take it up with the Office for National Statistics.
 
The average wage is a few quid short of £35,000. The old age pension is just over £10,300.
I know some oaps have occupational pensions as well but many don't. Ask those that don't to pay full price for a ST and you will be able to see a lot more faded Red seats with no one sat in them
 
Alzi said:
Careful or the club will read your post and introduce a "boomer" tax. The club are p'ing off everyone else so might as well start exploiting OAPs too.

What about children? They have had it too easy for far too long. I don't see many of them worrying about mortgages, utility bills etc surely time we start increasing their prices too.
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Don't you worry, they will be worrying about these things soon enough. They will have to pay far more than previous generations to get a roof over their head and will have to support an aging population. And that's before we get on to instability caused by climate change. In summary they are FUBARed.
 
Sheriff_John_Bunnell_ret said:
Don't you worry, they will be worrying about these things soon enough. They will have to pay far more than previous generations to get a roof over their head and will have to support an aging population. And that's before we get on to instability caused by climate change. In summary they are FUBARed.
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But that’s not the issue. No. The second richest decade in the UK’s current population and the richest 65-75 year old cohort ever are having their discount reduced. Man the barricades.

I don’t doubt there are still poor 65+s. There is a poor proportion in every decade. But on average, whether mean or median, the 65+s just aren’t the poorest adults any more. That privilege belongs to the young.
 
asredastheycome said:
Thats like the Government moving the pension age up hoping that people die before they get to claim it. Keep the discounts at 65 so people(who are not part of the 2nd wealthiest demographic as noted above) get the chance to enjoy it while they are able. By time people get to 75 they are a lot less likely or able to go.
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It's not like 🤣

It's acknowledging that as a business you need to BOTH reward loyalty.. AND encourage new customers.

This is Norwich's structure regards age related pricing.

ADULT £545.50 £583.00
OVER 75 £333.50 £357.00
OVER 65 £369.00 £395.00
AGE 18-20 £240.50 £257.50
AGE 12-17 £197.00 £210.00
AGE 2-11 £138.50 £148.00

Forgetting the actual prices ( that was their most expensive kids seat stand ) , it seems logical to me to have those increments in structure as a base.

Age 2 - 11 : Has to paid for by an Adult, can't go alone
Age 12 - 16: Not suitable for the family zone, might go with their mates. Adult still paying.
Age 18 - 20: Student or Apprentice 90% time. Might go halves with parents on a ticket.
Will be on less than state pension PA.
Got to keep these attending to keep it 'habitual '
Adult : Makes sense
Over 65: Might still be working, only paying for their own ticket, loyalty rewarded..
Over 75( or 70 ) : Cheaper again ..

Walk up prices should mirror this age structure ( ish ) IMHO as well
 
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FishofContemplation said:
But that’s not the issue. No. The second richest decade in the UK’s current population and the richest 65-75 year old cohort ever are having their discount reduced. Man the barricades.

I don’t doubt there are still poor 65+s. There is a poor proportion in every decade. But on average, whether mean or median, the 65+s just aren’t the poorest adults any more. That privilege belongs to the young.
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Wealth and income are not the same thing. Many pensioners are cash poor, asset rich. So should I sell the house to pay for my season ticket?
 
Gramsci said:
Wealth and income are not the same thing. Many pensioners are cash poor, asset rich. So should I sell the house to pay for my season ticket?
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Even our season tickets aren’t that expensive! But I’m in my 60s. Time to use my capital to derive some income? Yes, of course it is. Especially if it means my kids have enough to live on.
 
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