[Albion] 'Club membership' to be added to season ticket...

[Lower West Stander]

What annoys me is the fact the club are trying tell season ticket holders that paying more money to become a member is some kind of benefit.

I pay well into 4 figures for season tickets for my son and I yet the club are asking me for even more money. As others have said on here - it’s ridiculous season ticket holders aren’t members anyway but trying to tell us we’re buying some additional privilege is just taking the piss.


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[Lower West Stander]

We are aware that 75% of season ticket holders are frustrated at queuing for the toilets at half time. Following this feedback we have decided to offer them the once in a lifetime discounted opportunity to beat the queues with a Silver Premier Pee Pass.

For only £5 extra a game, Silver Pee Passers will be able to enter via their own new private entrance on production of a laminated wipe free card styled on the referee's yellow.

Terms and Conditions Apply (*)

(*) For male supporters a Silver Premier Pee Pass does not offer priority access to a urinal inside the toilet area. For those "really needing to go", we recommend an upgrade to a Golden Pee Pass on which we have printed the pin code to open the new locks we have installed on the cubicles.

This actually happens in the States....


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[Paulie Gualtieri]

As a bronze member on the season ticket waiting list I am shocked that current season ticket holders are not considered members!

#out


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[Cowfold Seagull]

I will be telling all my Bronze member friends to not bother getting Membership next season as i can get it cheaper and need only one membership as i know some only do evening games some do Saturdays and all support different teams,the club will lose out.Expect a lot more non Brighton fans if everyone does this!

On the other hand of course, and this isn't my opinion, but evidently the opinion of the club, many of those seats bought by season ticket holders will be occupied by potential 'new' Albion fans, leading long term to even more revenue for the club.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

As a bronze member on the season ticket waiting list I am shocked that current season ticket holders are not considered members!

#out


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We are elite members mate, ELITE members . . . or should be!

 

[P.S]

What exactly ? Free Seagulls TV ?

If it comes with Seagulls TV then it's a yes as I would use that but if it doesn't then it's a big NO from me as I don't think my mates deserve priority over the paying bronze members.

 

[BNthree]

On the other hand of course, and this isn't my opinion, but evidently the opinion of the club, many of those seats bought by season ticket holders will be occupied by potential 'new' Albion fans, leading long term to even more revenue for the club.

The guest tickets I've bought previously were for Albion fans that can't justify the cost of Bronze membership as they only go to a couple of games a year. Not everyone has the time or money to regularly go to matches so I'm happy to help them out by buying them a guest ticket when they can go. It's not all big 6 tourists using the guest tickets!

That said I still think Bronze members should get offered the chance to buy them before STH can buy for guests. Never had an issue getting tickets for guests.

 

[chaileyjem]

Blimey Bold carry on like this a Chailey is going to insist you move in with him.

I think i'll opt out of that one SB.

 

[maltaseagull]

I pay £30 for Bronze membership just so I can buy tickets for my annual trip to the Amex.
I usually but two so I can take my eldest granddaughter.
This year I could only buy one!

 

[PWA]

Voted No.

Wife is a member and enjoys getting before the season tickets 'mates'

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

The guest tickets I've bought previously were for Albion fans that can't justify the cost of Bronze membership as they only go to a couple of games a year. Not everyone has the time or money to regularly go to matches so I'm happy to help them out by buying them a guest ticket when they can go. It's not all big 6 tourists using the guest tickets!

That said I still think Bronze members should get offered the chance to buy them before STH can buy for guests. Never had an issue getting tickets for guests.

I take your point about big 6 tourists! In my case when I have bought the odd ticket for other people, they have been friends who aren't followers of any specific club, or simply want to savour the experience of being at the Amex and watching Premier League football.

 

[Bold Seagull]

Blimey Bold carry on like this a Chailey is going to insist you move in with him.

But you have to opt OUT not opt IN, how many won't realise this which IMO is the main issue, the club are clearly hoping this and the poor email communications show this

No, but including it by default and having to actively opt out is sneaky.

I didn’t read that far...

#BarberOUT

 

[PoG]

Wheres the link?

 

[Creaky]

This.

It would be appalling should mates of s/t holders jump to the front, to have the same chance of a ticket as long standing Bronze members.

Ticket release date would be a mad scramble on the internet, with those lucky enough to have sustained access to the internet and time in that moment, the winners.

The board have completely disregarded bronze members with this suggested stunt.

This

Even if membership was offered at no charge I think it would be wrong.

Charging non-STHs £22 to enable them to buy tickets for themselves on a named basis before non-members can’t be justified if at the same time you are going to offer better terms, (buy tickets for an unnamed guest), at a reduced charge.

 

[Blackadder]

Have declined the offer.

I am concerned that this has been suggested on the back of the coach subsidy removal.

 

[sully]

This

Even if membership was offered at no charge I think it would be wrong.

Charging non-STHs £22 to enable them to buy tickets for themselves on a named basis before non-members can’t be justified if at the same time you are going to offer better terms, (buy tickets for an unnamed guest), at a reduced charge.

Agreed.

I would accept a simple increase in the cost (though I’d obviously grumble about it) with no change to the current priority system. There’s no need to change anything in a system that works fine and nobody has really suggested needs amending.

If it was down to me, I’d still get rid of Bronze membership entirely and just use the points system already in place for non season ticket holders. It’s disgraceful that loyal supporters have to pay in order to use their loyalty points. I can’t think of any other loyalty system I use that does this as overtly.

 

[sully]

Have declined the offer.

I am concerned that this has been suggested on the back of the coach subsidy removal.

No offer has yet been made.

As I understand it, the club are conducting some market research.

 

[London Irish]

Suspect you’re right. Despite this being used by by companies it’s sharp business practice, taking money of those who are less vigilant or time poor. Barber seeking to fleece the fans

And it will the older less digitally savvy fans who get taken advantage of. The ethics of the club are poor but this is what happens when you have no strong fans’ organisations to represent us

 

[Stat Brother]

And it will the older less digitally savvy fans who get taken advantage of. The ethics of the club are poor but this is what happens when you have no strong fans’ organisations to represent us

Blimey who let Attila/Harty in.

We don't need fan representation at the club, we are lucky enough to have one at the top.

We're all entitled to drop a clanger, this issue appears to be a pretty big clanger, it'll be interesting to see what it does with the 'feedback'.

 

[Weststander]

Voted No.

Wife is a member and enjoys getting before the season tickets 'mates'

This in a nutshell.