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[Stratobill]

At last night's fans forum meeting it was asked if it was possible to start a "buy A brick " scheme.

The idea is to have your or a relative's name immortalised on a brick within the new stand or a wall at the ground.

Initially via facebook there is lots of interest so I thought it a good idea to gauge fans opinion and interest on the forum.

Apparently the last occasion it was launched the bricks cost £30 so I don't think fifty or 30 is far off.

At £50 it could be exclusive to 2012 members which would raise approximately 100, 000 which apparently is the cost to level the playing pitch.

Your thoughts please or any other new or old ideas that could be used

[oldrover]

last time we did this i bought 3. on one of them the name was mis-spelt, i'm still waiting for it to be put right.

[Ackydave]

I'd be up for it.

Not sure which would be best. I'd favour £30 given the current financial state the country's in but would go along with the majority

[matthew parkin]

I would buy a couple to name my dad and granddad in the ground

[matthew parkin]

Forgot the cost either £30 or £50

[oldrover]

i think we should go for mitch stringer, oh sorry, it says brick. beg your pardon.

[Andrew Vause]

I went for abottle of wine at the Airdale mini Tesco last night. I was wearing my Fev shirt, and I almost bought a brick right around my swede.

[Stratobill]

Just spoken to Craig Poskitt and he would like as many opinions as possible as to what people think a good price is to charge for the bricks and he will try and sit down to discuss the idea next week.

Keep it rolling and post if you would buy any bricks and your preferred price.

Has anyone heard of anymore ideas that supporters at other sports clubs have used ?

The board are doing a fantastic job at the moment which for the majority of Fev fans is hard to believe after years of other clubs moving forward and us always struggling, so let's get behind them and show them it's appreciated.

Edited by Stratobill, 21 September 2012 - 01:33 PM.

[gazza77]

Just spoken to Craig Poskitt and he would like as many opinions as possible as to what people think a good price is to charge for the bricks and he will try and sit down to discuss the idea next week.

Keep it rolling and post if you would buy any bricks and your preferred price.

Has anyone heard of anymore ideas that supporters at other sports clubs have used ?

The board are doing a fantastic job at the moment which for the majority of Fev fans is hard to believe after years of other clubs moving forward and us always struggling, so let's get behind them and show them it's appreciated.

I'd buy a brick. Price wise, I'd suggest £50 is about the limit of what I'd think was acceptable, especially if people might want to buy more than one for family, etc.

Other ideas wise (for fundraising), I reckon this is a cracking idea. http://www.giantsrl....er?sarah-taylor

I did raise it on here a good while ago, but I'm not sure if it ever got taken forward by anyone closer to the club than I am for consideration.

[sidnee]

I would buy some at £30.

I could build a nice wall if I got all the kids one each, how about a discount for a full wall

[jt]

Think it would be a good idea to price the first brick at. £x and then discount it a £5 for second another £5 for third up to minimum of £y for every additional one after that. Think people may buy more than one then

[Phil Stone]

£35 was the cost of the bricks the last time. It just depends how much money you want to raise. As JT suggests if you get the price of the bricks and minimum quantity then you can work out what to charge.
It wouldalso be good to have a small memorial garden somewhere in the ground where the plaques from the entrance could be relocated to then people would have somewhere to go and sit. It wouldn't have to be big but it could be something that fans could visit when down at the club.

Edited by Phil Stone, 21 September 2012 - 06:56 PM.

[jamescolin]

£35 was the cost of the bricks the last time. It just depends how much money you want to raise. As JT suggests if you get the price of the bricks and minimum quantity then you can work out what to charge.
It wouldalso be good to have a small memorial garden somewhere in the ground where the plaques from the entrance could be relocated to then people would have somewhere to go and sit. It wouldn't have to be big but it could be something that fans could visit when down at the club.

Taking that a little bit further Phil. If there is a garden then the trees surrounding it could also be dedicated in Jubilee year along with dedications on the seats by way of plaques. I also mentioned to Craig that with Feisal's contacts a will and Power of Attorney service could be opened. From my experience so many people do not make a will and the ensuing mess is a nightmare. Instructions could be taken at the ground in straightforward English and converted into legal language by a solicitor. The fee would be competitive and go mostly to the club and the solicitor would be mostly recompensed by being the executor. People could also if they wished make a special bequest in their wills to the Rovers. I could organise this on an appointment basis at the ground if anybody thinks it is worthwhile.

[DMS]

I'd buy 4 at £25 a brick. I think the hardest bit for the club is getting the price right. Ya need to make enough for it to be worthwhile but not too much and scare people off. Another consideration is the location, nobody wants to pay for summat that ya can't see easily. With all the building work going on i'm sure it will be easy to find a good location.

[Phil Stone]

www.etch-it.co.uk

Done a quick search and this company could be an option. What we need to do is raise the funds for the foundation as it's a registered charity and make sure we claim gift aid back from everyone then we maximise profits.

£50 For individuals and £100 for companies might be a good price. £100 for individuals is too much for people to fork out in the current climate.

I am happy to assist in organising it if required

Edited by Phil Stone, 23 September 2012 - 11:44 AM.

[roosterbooster]

I personnally wouldn't pay more than £50. I think if you price them at £30, then more people would buy more than 1.

[GARY....S]

Money is tight for most people at the moment so the cheaper option must be the best .If people knew where the wall was going to be built it could sway people to buy.Cheaper option could also persuade people to buy more bricks

[Mr T]

£25 is about right, but if that's not viable then I like the idea of getting cheaper the more you buy (£30 each or 4 for £100?)

[Steve Slater]

Will have trouble persuading the wife a 2nd time, they spelled her name wrong on the bricks at the Miller Gates, she wasn't to impressed. Got 2 new grandsons since the last "Buy a Brick" though, so I'll have them done.

[Stratobill]

Price was last night announced at £49.99 and available to order NOW at the club.

Initially there is 450 bricks available which will be installed at the ends of the new stand. If necessary other areas will be used so as much money can be raised as possible which will also ensure nobody will be disappointed.

Fantastic Christmas present for any Rovers supporter to have their name immortalised within the grounds of The Big Fellas Stadium for future generations to view.