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Would you buy a 25 year season ticket?
Henry Irving
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https://www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/2021/may/25-year-season-tickets-explained/
Not at Wimbledon obviously and you can leave it in your will.
Interesting concept from a fan owned club who need to service the debt on their new stadium very soon and so are willing to cannibalise their future income to clear the debt now.
A £400 covered end ST would be £10k but in 2046 a pint will cost £140
Not at Wimbledon obviously and you can leave it in your will.
Interesting concept from a fan owned club who need to service the debt on their new stadium very soon and so are willing to cannibalise their future income to clear the debt now.
A £400 covered end ST would be £10k but in 2046 a pint will cost £140
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Half our fanbase will probably expire before the season ticket
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imagine getting that in a will. My Dad must of hated me.25
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Yes absolutely.At 33, I see no reason why I wouldn’t want to still be going regularly when in my 50s.And I like the fact that the club has been transparent enough to specify exactly where the money will be going, and why it’s important.That’s my heart speaking.
But my head tells me that I would only hand that sort of money over if I knew the club was in good hands, and with a reputable owner.
In Charlton’s current case - yes, I would sign up for it.6 -
Half! I wouldn't mind betting it'll be a lot more than that! And as for leaving it in your will...would you really want to condemn someone to the torture...Six-a-bag-of-nuts said:Half our fanbase will probably expire before the season ticket0 -
Only 25 years?0
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Not after reading that I wouldn't, lots of ifs a buts.
I think on balance I would rather pay extra or make a donation, buy a share or give the money some other way.0 -
Trust me, when you get to your 50s you’ll be going regularly!cafctom said:Yes absolutely.At 33, I see no reason why I wouldn’t want to still be going regularly when in my 50s.And I like the fact that the club has been transparent enough to specify exactly where the money will be going, and why it’s important.That’s my heart speaking.
But my head tells me that I would only hand that sort of money over if I knew the club was in good hands, and with a reputable owner.
In Charlton’s current case - yes, I would sign up for it.About every 20 minutes or so 😉10 -
"The deceased has bequeathed to his oldest son Martin, his house in Sevenoaks. To his daughter Sarah, he has bequeathed his share portfolio worth £250,000 plus a holiday home in Padstow. To his youngest son John, who he never liked, he has bequeathed a 25 year Charlton Athletic season ticket with 17 years left on it, and hopes it makes John as miserable as it made him."44
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Of course, could I pay it back yearly over 25 years?2
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But only on the proviso that it was paid back per games won. It should only cost about £800 for the 25 years.Todds_right_hook said:Of course, could I pay it back yearly over 25 years?0 -
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That's a really interesting scheme, not sure i've heard of something like that before. 500 doesn't even seem like THAT many, would be interesting how many they will sell. If I had 10k that I could afford to spend on a 25 year ticket, not sure that I would as surely life will get in the way. If you were in a more stable position, seems like a smart investment, especially as you will end up spending a lot more money on tickets in the future0
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I’m around the same age but it feels too much like tempting fate.cafctom said:Yes absolutely.At 33, I see no reason why I wouldn’t want to still be going regularly when in my 50s.And I like the fact that the club has been transparent enough to specify exactly where the money will be going, and why it’s important.That’s my heart speaking.
But my head tells me that I would only hand that sort of money over if I knew the club was in good hands, and with a reputable owner.
In Charlton’s current case - yes, I would sign up for it.0 -
I would go for that! I am 64, 25yr makes me 89! I need something to rile against at that age! Plus i could swear and smell of piss without being thought odd.
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25 years would take me upto 77 years of watching Charlton.
I must be eligible for parole before then surely?1 -
Might be tempted but it's not a good thing for a club to do, sell and spend all your future income day one.4
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I detest Wimbledon.5
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Possibly - but a five or ten year alternative would be better and more realistic.
I wouldn't bequeath it to my kids though but to the Upbeats.0 -
i did laugh at that but why the hatred to such a nothing side?PopIcon said:I detest Wimbledon.0 -
They sold 40ish @ £25k a pop to raise money for the Covered End upgrade early 2000's iirc
Lifetime season tickets with a 40 year guarantee
I was in a position to purchase and got one they asked who i'd leave it to and I said to the club my gift to them , I love Charlton more than my kids OR i don't hate my kids enough to inflict that on them
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Your kids are lucky, my son who was 12 at the time filed in the form to be the recipient for mine if I died before the 40 years were up, not sure how he feels about that now. Only gotta live for another 19 years and he’s saved. 😁3
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If they could guarantee I’ll live long enough to see it out then I would pay serious wedge for one!1
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Word for word what I was going to post.bobmunro said:If they could guarantee I’ll live long enough to see it out then I would pay serious wedge for one!0 -
I would0
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Will you use all of the LTST money to repay the external loan?
The club does need some flexibility and buffer in how it manages its cashflow over the next season, but yes, money raised from this will predominantly go to repaying the external loan.
Sneaky. Yes it will, but no it won't.
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My god no, I’ve seen enough shit.1
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Would the 25yr ticket include first class private medical insurance to maximise my chances of keeping me fit enough to continue going to The Valley until I receive my 100th birthday card from King George 7th?2
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About eight or nine years ago, I started making a film about Wimbledon. I was looking for a project and being a Charlton supporter, their foray resonated somewhat.Karim_myBagheri said:
i did laugh at that but why the hatred to such a nothing side?PopIcon said:I detest Wimbledon.
As we explored their story, we discovered that a lot of the fans were self-righteous pricks. They were coming cap in hand, and blaming everything on everyone else.
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Interesting investment.
If junior has Jeremy Bamber tendencies, simply inform him/ her they will get the ticket and ensure you have a long and happy life.0 -
£10k of my life savings for 25 years of dross football?Only if the Valley kiosk’s let me keep the bottle caps to throw at my least favourite players.5
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I'll be amazed if 100 people bought into this. I'd think they'd get a better return if a scheme was done in blocks of five years.0
