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Offline mawallace

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Membership Renewal
« on: August 25, 2026, 09:01:18 AM »
Had an email about Early Bird Membership Renewal - needs to  be done by 31 October to secure the price

Looking back it's getting earlier each year - was a time I renewed in Jan / Feb.

I wonder what other counties are doing?

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Re: Membership Renewal
« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2026, 09:52:45 AM »
Is there a cash flow problem?

That is the only reason to make the offer, so early. To get hold of next year's money.


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Re: Membership Renewal
« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2026, 09:53:58 AM »
Is there a cash flow problem?

That is the only reason to make the offer, so early. To get hold of next year's money.
Yes. They stated so in their offer.
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Re: Membership Renewal
« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2026, 10:00:27 AM »
A cash flow issue, is not my problem.

I think, I will hold off. As, I do not wish to become an unsecured creditor.

Cue, someone to come on here. To state, that I will sell all my furniture. To support the club.

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Re: Membership Renewal
« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2026, 10:24:05 AM »
A cash flow issue, is not my problem.

I think, I will hold off. As, I do not wish to become an unsecured creditor.

Cue, someone to come on here. To state, that I will sell all my furniture. To support the club.
Yes I would gladly sell your furniture to help the club.
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Re: Membership Renewal
« Reply #5 on: August 25, 2026, 11:06:50 AM »
Is that after you have already sold yours?

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Re: Membership Renewal
« Reply #6 on: August 25, 2026, 12:23:37 PM »
Is there a cash flow problem?

That is the only reason to make the offer, so early. To get hold of next year's money.
Yes. They stated so in their offer.

YOu must have had a different email to me! My email made no mention of cash flow issues (but that might be why though!)

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Re: Membership Renewal
« Reply #7 on: August 26, 2026, 11:46:33 AM »
 Wonder how much the early bird scheme raises in revenue ?
 Drop in the ocean compared to the ECB payout .
« Last Edit: August 26, 2026, 04:58:39 PM by bwildered »

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Re: Membership Renewal
« Reply #8 on: August 26, 2026, 12:20:07 PM »
Didn't something similar happen last year? Doesn't impact me as a life member.

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Re: Membership Renewal
« Reply #9 on: August 26, 2026, 01:02:56 PM »
Is the replacement overseas player. Refusing to even go to the Airport, unless the money is upfront?

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Re: Membership Renewal
« Reply #10 on: October 01, 2026, 04:47:47 PM »
 
If Leicestershire decide to appeal and an outcome is not published prior to the Membership renewal price increase on 01 November, the Club shall endeavour to extend the renewal offer until a conclusion is determined.

Sounds right and reasonable for those concerned with which division we play next season .

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Re: Membership Renewal
« Reply #11 on: October 01, 2026, 05:21:42 PM »
If it is not possible to extend the special offer. It shows, how skint Essex are.

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Re: Membership Renewal
« Reply #12 on: October 01, 2026, 07:23:13 PM »
Well I received an email today:
 
If Leicestershire decide to appeal and an outcome is not published prior to the Membership renewal price increase on 01 November, the Club shall endeavour to extend the renewal offer until a conclusion is determined.