Did anyone see this from this article:

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Season-ticket holders will have a bar code on their tickets that carries additional credit to their account. The tickets can be used for the concession stands and merchandise via an "E-Z Pass" lane specifically for them. Fans can scan their tickets during their purchases so the process goes much faster.

"We did research all last season and found the No. 1 reason people did not purchase or renew season tickets was their budget and lifestyle," Tilger said. "We wanted to create ways to benefit our season-ticket holders in those areas."

As an incentive, the Flyers are giving season-ticket holders a "free" credit amount of $50 to get them started.


Does anyone know anything about this? Sounds pretty cool to me, but not sure if it is for all Season Ticket Holders or just the new Goal Seat Holders?

This is for all season ticket holders. Although, from what I had heard/read previously, the $50 credit was only for those that were new season tcket holders. Maybe they changed their minds.

Either way, although it is a convenience, I do not think it was fully thought through. What is your a season ticket holder that can not attend all the games. If you sell the games you can not attend on eBay/StubHub/etc., someone else now has your tickets and can access your "pre-paid" account should you choose to establish one.

I would much rather see a pre-paid card then use my ticket stub. A card is not secure, but a ticket/ticket stub is less secure.

They better after what they put me thru last season.

Wow! What a valid point referring to if your not the season ticket holder and somebody else obtained your season tickets through another party. I'm sure almost all the season ticket holders will be at the home opener and spend that $50 credit up with a quickness on the first game! It's not a hard task to accomplish! I am still wondering about the part where they talk about reselling the games you can't make back to the club at a higher profit. I guess there will be a full explanation in the season ticket packet we will be getting very soon!

Do you think we'll get that season ticket holder package within the next two weeks? I'm a newbie this year and the anticipation of receiving anything in the mail from the Flyers is just overwhelming right now LOL.

You're right about that $50 credit; I'll have to use that up for the home opener - if you can use that at the bars, I'm sure I can take care of that by the 2nd period, haha.

Correct me if I'm wrong; is this promotion allowing STHs to have $50 on their account that once they spend is all unless they throw more money on it or will it work like a credit card where you can keep charging things on your tickets and you get billed for it later? If the latter is the case, they'll definitely have to fix some glitches. On the other hand, if you get $50 on the house and decide to sell some tickets to friends or whoever, you can just use up that first $50 in the first game or two before you get rid of any tickets.

The way I understand it, the ticket thing is almost like a pre-paid card, except you are using a bar code on your ticket. The $50 is an up-front thing from the Flyers. Should you at any time wish to add money to your account, you just made a deposit (somewhere - maybe customer service) and that money is on your account for future use. The ticket bar code thing is only pre-paid, not a buy it now, pay later deal.

But if you are interested in a buy it now, pay later deal, the Flyers have their own credit card, called a Gratis card. It is accepted at all places in the arena, from concessions to clothing. It is a little different then a credit card. When you make your purchase, you hand over your card to the sales person. On the back of the card, there is a bar code. The sales person scans the bar code, and instead of signing, you enter your pre-established 4-digit PIN number. The card is secure, as your name is not listed anywhere on the card, and your account number is printed very small on the back of the card. I use this card for everything, tickets, concessions, and clothing. Interest rate is a little high compared to credit card, but should not be a problem if you plan on paying the balance every month.

Yes,indeed I do believe we'll be getting our season ticket holder package within the next two weeks. I'm not a newbie, but I totally understand your anticipation on receiving anything in the mail from the Flyers. I've been getting excited for the Flyers mail and the season ticket package since 1994. Another cool deal, is that you get a birthday card every year for your birthday and it's actually signed by a current Flyer.

Shoot, I could easily spend the $50 on just food alone! Yeah, I'm sure you'll be able to use the $50 credit at the bars and anywhere else in the Wachovia Center that takes money. I know I could unload the $50 credit after the pregame skate and before Lauren Hart starts singing the National Anthem!

Thanks for the info! I was thinking about getting the Gratis card last season, but I didn't really understand how it worked. The Wachovia Center was really promoting it last season and didn't they throw in a $50 credit also? I like the idea of the pre-paid deal, but I don't want other people that are not family members enjoying an all-you-can-eat and drink night at the game.

The Flyers do a lot of promotions for the Gratis card becuase it has a lower merchant rate then a VISA/Mastercard debit/credit card. They want you to use the Gratis Card over your credit card as they would pay less in transaction fees. I am a believer that the more money you save for the organization, the more that will be returned back to the fans in terms of promotions and "fan dollars". However, we all know the more we save the Flyers, the more money ends up in Comcast-Spectacor already large wallet.

The Gratis Card does have a pre-paid option, where you can add money and deduct purchases from that balance, but I do not think that option is currently available.

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You're right about that $50 credit; I'll have to use that up for the home opener - if you can use that at the bars, I'm sure I can take care of that by the 2nd period, haha.




Do you mean home opener as in Regular Season, or Pre-Season? I am wondering if they will have it on the Pre-Season Tix which means I may be going to a game I wasn't planning on attending.

I am sure that it would be printed on the pre-season tickets if they are printed on the regular season tickets.

I will buy a beer opening night for the first person to call the Flyers and ask when tickets will be shipped and get an actual date besides "Early September".

Hahah - I'm on it...the answer will be coming to this thread as soon as I hear back! (*IF* I hear back)...

Tickets will begin mailing on September 4th. For updates on Season Ticket Holder events please see the link below.

http://flyers.nhl.com/team/app/?service=pa...ge&id=17207

Thank you!

A poster below said that tickets are going out on Sep 4th per the Flyers website but I just contacted the director of customer service and she said that tickets will start to be mailed out THIS FRIDAY and she said that I will receive mine sometime next week. Others will have theirs mailed out early next week so it sounds like most will have their tickets in the mail by late next week!!!!!

That is cool! I will probably be at the end of the list since I was one of the last to sign up for season tickets.

Possibly, she said I'd be first not sure if it's because of my last name "F" or because of how early I put my deposits in and everything?

In any event, we'll all be getting them earlier than I expected.

So, how bout that beer?

It's a deal - we'll have to make plans to meet before the game or something as the season gets closer.

Sad thing was, I was checking that website like everyday, never saw those dates, only that outdated phone conference with the GM event.

Haha - just kidding about having you buy me a brewskie but I'd love to meet up with some of you for a drink or two before a game or at intermission.

Well your section has the Red Lager I got addicted to last season. Less than a month away until I return to that beer stand, which was a Finnigans Wake last season.

Anyone heard anything recently about this "$50 credit" other then what is in the original post or what we saw in the STH handbook? I was planning to take Friday off amd go to the Fan Gear Store and stock up on my Flyers merchandise. The $50 credit would be very helpful. I also sold my tickets to the first two pre-season games, so I do not want a credit sitting on there where someone can go shopping on my available credit.

Sorry if it was asked before but is it $50 per Season TICKET or $50 per Season Ticket Holder ACCOUNT?

I'm guessing Account - so if a Season ticket holder has 2 or 4 tickets under their name, then they still get $50 instead of 100 or 200.

Right??

Yes, $50 per account.

Has anyone heard anything about this? I guess with the first home game (Preseason) on Monday, a lot of people will not be going and I am wondering if people will have access to their credit? Also, has anyone heard anything about selling tickets through the Market Place?

I can tell you I am very disappointed with the Flyers Customer Support, you figure they should have inform STH of this stuff by now.

Have not heard a thing. Maybe someone going to the game on Monday can check it out?

I understand your frustration. I did not even get the mailer for the STH BBQ. Good thing you all are here to keep me in the loop.

Hey fellow STHs.....if you go the Flyers website and click on Tickets and then Ticket Technology - there is info about Flyers Ticket Market Place and instructions on how to use this $50 credit to your tickets.

I have no expletive idea what my pin number is anymore for my account. Guess I will send and email or give them a call on monday.

Yeah - I emailed Flyersservice@comcast-spectacor.com to get mine.

They said that STHs will be getting some kind of username/password to register for the marketplace...that's PER their website

If that's the case we should be fine.

Thanks for all the information on this!

Looks like for the "stored value" that we can not start using it until the 10/13 home opener. I was hoping to be able to use mine tonight.

Have you tried to register for Marketplace? I tried and it's not working for me...I guess it doesn't officially launch until October 1st but I can't even register.

Yeah, I tried to register this morning, and it was not working for me.

Okay...I also sent them an e-mail just to check but I'm guessing we won't be able to until October 1st - after the weekend...

Thanks for trying and getting back to me!

Hey fellow STHs - Question on Stored Value - I just received my Flyers Technology Handbook Guide explaining Store Value and Ticket Marketplace.

Does anyone know if the $$$ on Stored Value can be used at in arena bars like Finnigans Wake or Cingular Pavilion? I saw the "express" lanes at concession stands where the line was primarily for stored value/Season Ticket Holders but I was wondering where all you can use this. Hopefully if the bars don't take them, you can still get a Beer at a concession stand.

I think Fan Gear also accepts this feature, right?


Thanks in advance for your responses!

It's only at fast pass lanes.

I was surprised I was able to use stored credit at the Chickie & Pete's concession. I thought you could only use them at the arena owned concessions. YUMMM....crab fries rock! : )

I sent in an allocation form via email a week or two ago to add an extra $100 bucks to my account. My credit card got charged and the balance wasn't updated for the Pittsburgh Game and it still wasn't updated tonight. Of course that $50 is gone now so I'm down to nothing.