I find it extremely odd that a person who wants a membership, loves the team and shows up to games wouldn't buy one or more simply because they couldn't get it from The Demon Shop when a perfect alternative was 500m away. Boggles the mind.
A little effort and patience goes a long way. I hope someone is waiting with arms out and membership forms on a silver platter when you show up a 1/2hr before the bounce come round one next year. They just might get you on board.