Just How Rubbish is 1901, thoughts please

[Giraffe]

Think for some 1901ers (present company excepted of course but based on a few conversations I've had) 'snob value' might be added to the list. It's the equivalent of 'premium economy' on a plane......a step down from the first/club class box, but a step up from us plebs.

I don't doubt there are some but for the majority they are just good decent Brighton fans. I really don't think many perceive themselves to be better in any way. I certainly don't.

But it is a fact that the original deal that was sold has been watered down a long way.

But I do believe the new scheme is fair and as I said before as a 1901er who goes to nearly all away games I doubt it will change my ability to get away tickets next season.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

I think it is exceptional value, and I would willingly pay at least double the money I currently give the club.

 

[LamieRobertson]

As a 1901er who goes to a few away games a season I have no objection to missing out on tickets to somebody who goes to every away game. I like being able to sit down in the lounge before and after a game and having parking included in my ticket. I pay over the odds but my seat is on the half way line and we are Premier League

Now just sign some ****ing players and I will be 100% happy!

Blimey close to the action then...i've not noticed you there before though

 

[Icy Gull]

I didn't appreciate that the prices went up to £2,074. Does that mean that, if we have no home cup games, that each match will cost £109 next season?

Who pays £2074? Platinum is about £137 a month so what is this level that adds another £400 to the yearly cost?

 

[dazzer6666]

I don't doubt there are some but for the majority they are just good decent Brighton fans. I really don't think many perceive themselves to be better in any way. I certainly don't.

But it is a fact that the original deal that was sold has been watered down a long way.

But I do believe the new scheme is fair and as I said before as a 1901er who goes to nearly all away games I doubt it will change my ability to get away tickets next season.

The new loyalty points look fair, but the general erosion of perks would piss me off if I was in the 1901......

 

[Dr. Notthenineo'clocknews]

I think it is exceptional value, and I would willingly pay at least double the money I currently give the club.

https://youtu.be/K3CHi_9sxj0

 

[Icy Gull]

Blimey close to the action then...i've not noticed you there before though

 

[Goldstone1976]

I didn't appreciate that the prices went up to £2,074. Does that mean that, if we have no home cup games, that each match will cost £109 next season?

Yes. There are very few people in that Category. You get a seat right behind the Directors' seating area.

 

[Icy Gull]

The new loyalty points look fair, but the general erosion of perks would piss me off if I was in the 1901......

Losing pre season friendlies is the only thing to have pissed me off. Once we get into Europe that will piss me off as well as I was sold a ticket that included ALL home games.

 

[Icy Gull]

Yes. There are very few people in that Category. You get a seat right behind the Directors' seating area.

Interesting, I have sat there as I once had a meal in the director's lounge. The seats in WSL are better, closer to the action

 

[Blackadder]

Yes. There are very few people in that Category. You get a seat right behind the Directors' seating area.

Blimey. I dare say cost isn't an issue for these guys.

 

[LowKarate]

Yes, where is the Mansell McTaggert?

I don't know what a Mansell McTaggert is, but I suspect it's usually found near The Gorbals.

 

[Goldstone1976]

So bottom end is comfortably more than double one in the North. Is the general feeling it's worth it, the comfort/view/parking etc ? I think nibbling away at the benefits would alienate a few. Maybe as someone else mentioned, there is nowhere else to go now with the ST waiting list, and anyway you're locked in for 5 years. Can you cancel if you wanted to ?

No, we can't cancel. It's a contractual commitment. We can transfer the licence to another person, if we can find one (that's how I initially got mine; I bought off a NSC poster). And we can legally transfer the seat on a game by game basis (as can those STH with a PSL). I still think it's worth it, but as others have observed, it is beyond question that the benfits are being gradually whittled down.

 

[Icy Gull]

I don't know what a Mansell McTaggert is, but I suspect it's usually found near The Gorbals.

It's muurrrder ( best Scottish accent)

 

[Goldstone1976]

Who pays £2074? Platinum is about £137 a month so what is this level that adds another £400 to the yearly cost?

Platinum+ Same lounges as Platinum; seats directly behind the Directors' box.

 

[clippedgull]

I don't doubt there are some but for the majority they are just good decent Brighton fans.

Exactly this, before I vacated my 1901 membership I was sitting with some nice down to earth fans.

 

[TheOldGirl]

So bottom end is comfortably more than double one in the North. Is the general feeling it's worth it, the comfort/view/parking etc ? I think nibbling away at the benefits would alienate a few. Maybe as someone else mentioned, there is nowhere else to go now with the ST waiting list, and anyway you're locked in for 5 years. Can you cancel if you wanted to ?

No you cant cancel, and there is nowhere to go to anyway. As the extras are removed it doesnt feel worth the price really. The people are great but just the same as elsewhere in the stadium, contrary to popular belief, a lot of 1901 are just normal people paying a bit extra for a variety of reasons

 

[Beach Hut]

Can't judge 1901, never been and never will go

 

[Icy Gull]

Can't judge 1901, never been and never will go

There's nothing like an open mind

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

I will start,

The seats are no better view than the East Upper, the customer service is terrible, rube and unhelpful much worse than the normal ticket line The club change the terms as and when they feel like it, who knows whats next to go. You are tied in for 5 years whatever happens and you have to pay through the nose. I regularly go to away games so I may be alright for next season but I changed to 1901 from a west lower season ticket for the extra points and are now stuck with it

Eh, isn't one of the 'terms' ( that 1901 sign up to ) simply that the 'terms' can be changed ?