[Albion] "no more than a couple of pounds per month" S/T info 2016/17

[BeardyChops]

2015/16 season-ticket or half-season-ticket holders, who renew for the 2016/17 season before our March 2016 deadline, will typically see the adult season-ticket renewal price increase by just a couple of pounds per month, and under-18 prices by no more than 50 pence per month.

So, a £2 per month increase. Yes, prices are high, but I wouldn't have been surprised to see them going higher.

http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/arti...eason-ticket-renewal-information-2852298.aspx

 

[KZNSeagull]

Season Tickets 2016/17

Interesting:

Brighton & Hove Albion will release detailed 2016/17 season-ticket renewal information for existing season-ticket and half-season-ticket holders in early February 2016.

There continues to be unprecedented demand for half-season tickets, which include a renewal option on a 2016/17 season ticket, and due to this, the club has confirmed the timeline for renewals earlier than usual:

• 2016/17 season-ticket renewal packs with full details for all 2015/16 season ticket holders will begin to land on doormats in mid-February 2016.
• 2015/16 season-ticket or half-season-ticket holders, who renew for the 2016/17 season before our March 2016 deadline, will typically see the adult season-ticket renewal price increase by just a couple of pounds per month, and under-18 prices by no more than 50 pence per month*.
  
• 2016/17 renewal prices will also be guaranteed to existing season-ticket holders or half-season-ticket holders, regardless of which division we play in for 2016/17.
• In addition, the renewal price is guaranteed to be lower than the 2016/17 season-ticket price for new season-ticket purchasers (e.g. – those fans who do not hold a season ticket or half-season ticket for the 2015/16 season).
• Interest-and-fee-free direct-debit scheme to be maintained and available to all supporters.**
• Recently extended subsidised-travel zone (to and from the Amex) continues to be included in the season-ticket price.

* As usual, full and specific pricing details for individual seats and price bands will be included in renewal packs to be distributed from mid-February 2016.



** Subject to previous payments on the scheme being up to date and fully maintained.

Chief executive Paul Barber commented, "Thanks to the excellent job Chris Hughton, his staff, and our players have done in the first half of the season, we are seeing a huge interest in half-season tickets which, of course, is now the best way to guarantee a season ticket for the 2016/17 season.

"This interest is lifting our overall 2015/16 season-ticket numbers back towards the levels we have enjoyed in previous seasons and, if we can maintain our progress in the second half of the current season, then we would expect further significant demand for season tickets for next season.

"Our season-ticket holders have shown tremendous loyalty to the club, particularly after last season’s disappointing campaign, and we will always ensure the season ticket is the best-value way to watch the Albion across the full programme of league matches.

"We have not yet finalised all of our ticket pricing for next season, but we have already decided to take the unprecedented step of offering our existing season-ticket holders a special renewal price to reflect the ongoing loyalty and support they've shown to the club.

‘’As such, we are confirming now that our 2016/17 adult prices will rise by no more than a couple of pounds per month for existing adult season-tickets holders who choose to renew before the deadline and this price will stand regardless of which division the club plays in next season.

“We are also guaranteeing that the 2016/17 renewal price will be lower than the price to be paid by new 2016/17 season-ticket purchasers (i.e. those fans who don’t hold a season ticket or half season ticket during the current season), details of which will be announced towards the end of the current season.’’

The club has also confirmed the following further information:

• Those season-ticket holders who pay for either their season or half-season tickets by direct debit will auto-renew for 2016/17.
• Lump-sum payers will be able to renew from early February with a deadline in March to secure their seat at the special renewal price.
  
• Lump-sum payers will also get the opportunity to convert to payment by interest and fee free direct debit if they wish.
  

The club is also seeing a rapid growth in Seagulls Priority Bronze and Young Seagulls Plus membership, which includes a place on the waiting list for a 2016/17 season ticket.

Bronze and YS Plus members will get a priority period in which to purchase their 2016/17 season ticket from the best available remaining seats, after the renewal phase and before season tickets go on general sale (subject to availability).

Barber added, "With the growth in half-season tickets and Seagulls Priority Bronze and Young Seagulls Plus membership, it’s entirely possible that there may be a very limited number of season tickets available on general sale next summer."

Supporters are reminded that half-season tickets for 2015/16 (guaranteeing the opportunity to renew at the special price for the 2016/17 season) are only available until 4pm on 31st December 2015, and include every Championship home fixture from the match against Wolverhampton Wanderers until the end of the season.

Seagulls Priority Bronze and Young Seagulls Plus memberships are available to purchase now and include a priority period to purchase a season ticket (subject to availability).


http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/arti...eason-ticket-renewal-information-2852298.aspx

So renew now and there will not be a hefty price rise should we get to the Premier League. A marketing masterstroke, I would say.

 

[gripper stebson]

That's very good stuff from the club.

Match Day tickets from £180!!

 

[Mellotron]

And that includes if we go up. That is genuinely incredible news. I was expecting a big hike if we got promoted.

 

[Goldstone1976]

I think you've missed the more interesting statement:

"2016/17 renewal prices will also be guaranteed to existing season-ticket holders or half-season-ticket holders, regardless of which division we play in for 2016/17."

My emphasis.

 

[atomised]

Really good to have the first information so early and encouraging to know there won't be a massive hike if we get promoted. (apart from the pro rata one for losing 4 games)

 

[AlbionPics&SouthCoastTwit]

This seems appropriate


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcwqCmEi9Jc

 

[Hugo Rune]

I think you've missed the more interesting statement:

"2016/17 renewal prices will also be guaranteed to existing season-ticket holders or half-season-ticket holders, regardless of which division we play in for 2016/17."

My emphasis.

If we reach the Premier League, we should charge Arsenal fans £60+ & match their prices for away fans. Other than that - great news.

 

[Ernest]

I think you've missed the more interesting statement:

"2016/17 renewal prices will also be guaranteed to existing season-ticket holders or half-season-ticket holders, regardless of which division we play in for 2016/17."

My emphasis.

With the money the club would get from TV rights in the Premier next season there should be a price reduction not increase

 

[BeardyChops]

A marketing masterstroke, I would say.

especially when coupled with:

"In addition, the renewal price is guaranteed to be lower than the 2016/17 season-ticket price for new season-ticket purchasers"

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

With the money the club would get from TV rights in the Premier next season there should be a price reduction not increase

Yes, but if we then got relegated there would then have to be an unpopular price hike to compound the misery.

 

[Papa Lazarou]

Clever idea. The big carrot of an affordable season ticket next season is dependent upon having one THIS season. Those people who are unsure as to whether they want a 1/2 season on now have a couple of weeks to make up their minds, or risk losing out.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Very clever timing.

Promise of lower prices NEXT year for anyone holding a full OR HALF season ticket THIS year, should see a further little flurry of half-season ticket sales in the next two weeks.

 

[Papa Lazarou]

Very clever timing.

Promise of lower prices NEXT year for anyone holding a full OR HALF season ticket THIS year, should see a further little flurry of half-season ticket sales in the next two weeks.

that's what I said ^

 

[8ace]

Clever idea. The big carrot of an affordable season ticket next season is dependent upon having one THIS season. Those people who are unsure as to whether they want a 1/2 season on now have a couple of weeks to make up their minds, or risk losing out.

Very clever timing.

Promise of lower prices NEXT year for anyone holding a full OR HALF season ticket THIS year, should see a further little flurry of half-season ticket sales in the next two weeks.

Yes, exactly how I saw it.

 

[atomised]

I'm expecting a price decrease.per month, we signed up at the end of August so our direct debits higher than most currently

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Thats great news, was wondering if I might have to give up my ST following a promotion but if this turns out to be the case I'll be staying put. Thanks Tony, Barber and Co.

 

[Papa Lazarou]

I'm expecting a price decrease.per month, we signed up at the end of August so our direct debits higher than most currently

So, you were paying over a shorter period, for the first year?

 

[atomised]

So, you were paying over a shorter period, for the first year?

Yes. Had given last season a miss for a variety of reasons and decided late in the day to bite the bullet.

 

[Ernest]

Very clever timing.

Promise of lower prices NEXT year for anyone holding a full OR HALF season ticket THIS year, should see a further little flurry of half-season ticket sales in the next two weeks.

Good business sense, last minute shove for any 50/50'ers thinking about it