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Post by BarryB on Mar 18, 2019 17:05:30 GMT 12
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Post by tonyr on Mar 18, 2019 19:09:37 GMT 12
and what? You asked for a link so that is one. A quick google search shows many similar ones. |
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Post by BarryB on Mar 18, 2019 20:00:49 GMT 12
and what? You asked for a link so that is one. A quick google search shows many similar ones. I asked for a link that showed that the 19,000 strong crowd was "mostly" due to freebie tickets. They were very much limited, and I understand were only available on-line and after midday on Saturday, only a few hours before the game. That link just takes me to a story that says they gave away some freebie tickets. I knew that already. I want magilla to back up his claim with something factual. Barry B |
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Post by magilla on Mar 19, 2019 15:29:53 GMT 12
I heard was 15000+ ticket give away.
but then that may have been speculation. Was from league person
Either way Western Springs was still a FULL HOUSE and FULL PRICES
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Post by BarryB on Mar 19, 2019 16:26:34 GMT 12
I heard was 15000+ ticket give away. but then that may have been speculation. Was from league person Either way Western Springs was still a FULL HOUSE and FULL PRICES I heard, I heard. That'd leave under 4,000 tickets purchased if it was 15,000+ giveaway. Even when they're going rubbish late in the season and out of playoff contention they get twice that. That figure was given to you by someone being a smart a-r-s-e. Would love to know the true figured, but I'd guesstimate about 2-3,000 giveaways based on that they only became available at noon on game day, for what was a 4.30pm kick off from memory. |
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Post by Rota on Mar 19, 2019 17:19:26 GMT 12
I heard was 15000+ ticket give away. but then that may have been speculation. Was from league person Either way Western Springs was still a FULL HOUSE and FULL PRICES Actually wasn’t “FULL PRICES”. $30 for entry on Saturday & $35 for entry on international nights. |
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Post by speedwayjunkie on Mar 19, 2019 18:37:52 GMT 12
I heard was 15000+ ticket give away. but then that may have been speculation. Was from league person Either way Western Springs was still a FULL HOUSE and FULL PRICES I heard, I heard. That'd leave under 4,000 tickets purchased if it was 15,000+ giveaway. Even when they're going rubbish late in the season and out of playoff contention they get twice that. That figure was given to you by someone being a smart a-r-s-e. Would love to know the true figured, but I'd guesstimate about 2-3,000 giveaways based on that they only became available at noon on game day, for what was a 4.30pm kick off from memory. Some what narrow minded, you lot sound like a bunch of squabbling pre schoolers, cheers, will wait for my holiday for speaking up   |
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Post by magilla on Mar 19, 2019 21:26:04 GMT 12
I heard was 15000+ ticket give away. but then that may have been speculation. Was from league person Either way Western Springs was still a FULL HOUSE and FULL PRICES Actually wasn’t “FULL PRICES”. $30 for entry on Saturday & $35 for entry on international nights. It was not an International so was full price We had meetings this season at $25, one of which was the Midget World 30 |
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Post by magilla on Mar 19, 2019 21:27:42 GMT 12
I heard was 15000+ ticket give away. but then that may have been speculation. Was from league person Either way Western Springs was still a FULL HOUSE and FULL PRICES I heard, I heard. That'd leave under 4,000 tickets purchased if it was 15,000+ giveaway. Even when they're going rubbish late in the season and out of playoff contention they get twice that. That figure was given to you by someone being a smart a-r-s-e. Would love to know the true figured, but I'd guesstimate about 2-3,000 giveaways based on that they only became available at noon on game day, for what was a 4.30pm kick off from memory. makes no difference Western Springs was FULL and there was no free ticket giveaways |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2019 8:55:09 GMT 12
Western springs original pricing was $35. was dropped due Demo Derby being cancelled
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Post by woodart on Mar 20, 2019 9:26:29 GMT 12
I heard, I heard. That'd leave under 4,000 tickets purchased if it was 15,000+ giveaway. Even when they're going rubbish late in the season and out of playoff contention they get twice that. That figure was given to you by someone being a smart a-r-s-e. Would love to know the true figured, but I'd guesstimate about 2-3,000 giveaways based on that they only became available at noon on game day, for what was a 4.30pm kick off from memory. Some what narrow minded, you lot sound like a bunch of squabbling pre schoolers, cheers, will wait for my holiday for speaking up yes, some people need to get a life, and move on...or get a room and argue in private |
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Post by magilla on Mar 20, 2019 15:56:59 GMT 12
Western springs original pricing was $35. was dropped due Demo Derby being cancelled should have been 1/2 price if Demo Derby was on. That should NEVER have been scheduled for Western Springs |
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Post by graemeh on Mar 20, 2019 16:17:20 GMT 12
Western springs original pricing was $35. was dropped due Demo Derby being cancelled should have been 1/2 price if Demo Derby was on. That should NEVER have been scheduled for Western Springs You needn't have been worried I'm sure Security would have turned anyone in a black T-shirt away and questioned anyone who may have ever been to a Derby at Waikaraka to prevent any disreputable people darkening your doorstep  |
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Post by percy on Mar 20, 2019 16:17:28 GMT 12
Western springs original pricing was $35. was dropped due Demo Derby being cancelled There were three tiers of pricing this past season Standard, Premier and International. The Demolition Derby meeting was always a Premier meeting. There was no price change when the demolition derby was dropped, nor was there a price change when the Fireworks were cancelled. |
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Post by blown on Mar 21, 2019 5:58:34 GMT 12
A lot of people not normally attending western springs showed up for their support , a lot of them dissapointed with no fireworks display and no mention of this during the meeting and still charged a premier meeting price
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Post by midway on Mar 21, 2019 6:11:19 GMT 12
It was not to bad for pensioners  |
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Post by percy on Mar 21, 2019 8:08:06 GMT 12
A lot of people not normally attending western springs showed up for their support , a lot of them dissapointed with no fireworks display and no mention of this during the meeting and still charged a premier meeting price We received a lot of feedback on the Western Springs facebook page and it was overwhelmingly positive. There were one or two objectors regarding the cancellation of the fireworks display. However most were understanding of the council decision and accepted that it was too late in the piece to change pricing. The buzz after the show and feedback received indicates not many were disappointed by the fireworks cancellation and/or meeting pricing. Half an hour after the show Michael Pickens was still taking photos and having kids sit in his car such was the queue at his pit. |
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Post by blown on Mar 21, 2019 8:50:51 GMT 12
You missed the point Percy, I totally agreed with the reason for cancellation of the fireworks display as stated in a seperate post of mine.
My issue is the springs had a massive crowd, a great atmosphere, large fields in all classes, good racing , yet still managed to shoot themselves in the foot.
As a Promotor should reliase a percentage of the crowd would not have been regular speedway supporters, what a great chance to embellish our sport to these people.
I’m sure most of these people had a great night out but at a higher cost than should have been.
But then again I’m not surprised either when you have the likes of Mosen and his mentor Drever being part of the overall show.
Quite simply it’s called greed.
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Post by tonyr on Mar 21, 2019 11:09:30 GMT 12
You missed the point Percy, I totally agreed with the reason for cancellation of the fireworks display as stated in a seperate post of mine. My issue is the springs had a massive crowd, a great atmosphere, large fields in all classes, good racing , yet still managed to shoot themselves in the foot. As a Promotor should reliase a percentage of the crowd would not have been regular speedway supporters, what a great chance to embellish our sport to these people. I’m sure most of these people had a great night out but at a higher cost than should have been. But then again I’m not surprised either when you have the likes of Mosen and his mentor Drever being part of the overall show. Quite simply it’s called greed. How did they shoot themselves in the foot? They could hardly have anticipated cancelling the fireworks. As to price the quality of the fields was outstanding. I dont begrudge them my 30 bucks. |
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Post by speedwaynut on Mar 21, 2019 11:38:14 GMT 12
I don't see how you could reduce the cost for that night, when a whole pile of people could have pre-bought their
tickets for Saturday night, before the fireworks were dropped.
In the same vein - if I had bought tickets to the Warriors game earlier in the week and then found they were giving
away a whole pile of free tickets on Saturday, I would have been pretty cheesed off.
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