The ticket priority system is not quite fair

[Nixonator]

Barber prefers customers to supporters, so the loyalty points system works well for those customers attending the venue on regular basis.

As opposed to the popular alternative system where clubs reward those that haven't bothered going unless it's a London game or if we're in the Premier League.

All that's needed is a polite email to the new CEO reciting when you went to watch the albion some time in 1978, have been an avid fan ever since but haven't actually been home or away since because of needing to put bread on the table, but would like to go watch us play this season, specifically vs Cuntchester United. Or perhaps for the younger generation, an email suggesting that the albion just weren't cool enough to follow until now, but would now love a trip to the bridge to watch their 2nd team in action aswell. Tickets enclosed with best regards.

Meanwhile the lesser fans that have followed the club around the country in the pissing rain since we were at the arse end of D4, they've had their turn right? Why would they go and watch that shite anyway? Time for others who appreciate the game more to take up the mantle.

 

[BaKeRz25]

Oh I agree with you Biscuit but I was just thinking that if the fans who have got a lot of loyalty points always get the seats first then when will the people with less get the chance to. Its just an unfortunate situation I guess.

 

[BaKeRz25]

That's a good point Glawstergull

 

[crabface]

Not another loyalty point thread.

 

[Albion_Dave]

Not another loyalty point thread.

I think there should be a dedicated section away from The Big Board as there are so many threads on the subject.

 

[Stat Brother]

I think there should be a dedicated section away from The Big Board as there are so many threads on the subject.

Will you need a certain amount of points to view it?

 

[Albion_Dave]

Will you need a certain amount of points to view it?

If it leads to even more binfests that's a fantastic idea

 

[crabface]

I think there should be a dedicated section away from The Big Board as there are so many threads on the subject.

Quite its beginning to get really tedious, its the only thing posted about.

 

[Goring-by-Seagull]

Quite its beginning to get really tedious, its the only thing posted about.

And just goes round in circles. At the end of the day, if you don't have enough loyalty points, it's tough shit. You should've gone to Burton and Lincoln etc.

The only thing I feel is unfair about the current system is the CONSECUTIVE season tickets since the Amex. Plenty of people have had a year out for whatever (normally financial) reasons. And although could have been there for 4 years then had a break and got one again, they're way down, and have less points than than someone who jumped on the bandwagon 2 years ago when it looked like we could go up. That's my only gripe.

 

[Husty]

I understand the system is set up to reward loyalty but some fans just cant 'afford' the loyalty but does that really mean we should be pushed to the bottom of the pecking order.

Yes

 

[The red pepper kid]

Christ how boring, never known such whinging-------the new poster prob Croydon nigel causing trouble

 

[Mackenzie]

Hello everyone, I finally decided to make an account of this website as I've always been a reader but never much to say until now.

I was born in Brighton but moved to Cornwall when I was young (quite far away) and am now a student in Bristol. This meant that I could finally have a chance to watch the team play as its very difficult for me to get to Brighton (time and money). I saw the Cardiff away game last year which ended goalless but was still so amazing to finally see the lads!

The club is finally in the premier league where they should be and every fan wants to watch them play but the fans who live in Brighton and get to see them every week (or nearly) get priority over the ones who aren't so lucky and only have a chance to watch them when they're away nearby. These people can collect points and buy seasons tickets etc and have an edge over the distant fans who can only get to so many games. For fans like me who really one get that one opportunity when the team is nearby its really disappointing to find out that its sold out before you even had a chance (Swansea away today).

Now it looks like I wont be able to watch the team play at all this season which is so annoying as I just want to see my club playing in the best league in the world. I understand the system is set up to reward loyalty but some fans just cant 'afford' the loyalty but does that really mean we should be pushed to the bottom of the pecking order.

You've got two chances to get to Swansea: find a loyalty point "harvester" who will sell you on their ticket; try and buy a ticket for the home seats.

There are lots of us in your situation, you need to be creative and determined if you want tickets!

 

[Husty]

Hello everyone, I finally decided to make an account of this website as I've always been a reader but never much to say until now.

I was born in Brighton but moved to Cornwall when I was young (quite far away) and am now a student in Bristol. This meant that I could finally have a chance to watch the team play as its very difficult for me to get to Brighton (time and money). I saw the Cardiff away game last year which ended goalless but was still so amazing to finally see the lads!

The club is finally in the premier league where they should be and every fan wants to watch them play but the fans who live in Brighton and get to see them every week (or nearly) get priority over the ones who aren't so lucky and only have a chance to watch them when they're away nearby. These people can collect points and buy seasons tickets etc and have an edge over the distant fans who can only get to so many games. For fans like me who really one get that one opportunity when the team is nearby its really disappointing to find out that its sold out before you even had a chance (Swansea away today).

Now it looks like I wont be able to watch the team play at all this season which is so annoying as I just want to see my club playing in the best league in the world. I understand the system is set up to reward loyalty but some fans just cant 'afford' the loyalty but does that really mean we should be pushed to the bottom of the pecking order.

Just go to a couple of home games

 

[beorhthelm]

Barber prefers customers to supporters, so the loyalty points system works well for those customers attending the venue on regular basis.

why make a stupid point about "customers", doesnt even touch on the problem

For the faraway games... perhaps a small allocation for 'local' fans wouldn't be a bad idea?

where as this would be a practical solution, based on post code for members. also maybe 100 up for a lottery too.

 

[Kalimantan Gull]

As opposed to the popular alternative system where clubs reward those that haven't bothered going unless it's a London game or if we're in the Premier League..

All that's needed is a polite email to the new CEO reciting when you went to watch the albion some time in 1978, have been an avid fan ever since but haven't actually been home or away since because of needing to put bread on the table, but would like to go watch us play this season, specifically vs Cuntchester United. Or perhaps for the younger generation, an email suggesting that the albion just weren't cool enough to follow until now, but would now love a trip to the bridge to watch their 2nd team in action aswell. Tickets enclosed with best regards.

Meanwhile the lesser fans that have followed the club around the country in the pissing rain since we were at the arse end of D4, they've had their turn right? Why would they go and watch that shite anyway? Time for others who appreciate the game more to take up the mantle.

These loyalty points threads are getting tedious now, I agree. But I still want to point out that your sarcasm is totally misplaced here, because under the current system the club is rewarding those that haven't bothered going away unless its a London game or we're in the premier league.

Those who used to go away frequently but don't have a season-ticket, can't get an away ticket any more. We're disappointed, but sucking it up. We know it will get better. Less of the sarcasm though eh?

 

[crabface]

And just goes round in circles. At the end of the day, if you don't have enough loyalty points, it's tough shit. You should've gone to Burton and Lincoln etc.

The only thing I feel is unfair about the current system is the CONSECUTIVE season tickets since the Amex. Plenty of people have had a year out for whatever (normally financial) reasons. And although could have been there for 4 years then had a break and got one again, they're way down, and have less points than than someone who jumped on the bandwagon 2 years ago when it looked like we could go up. That's my only gripe.

Couldnt agree with you more on both points.

 

[Kalimantan Gull]

And just goes round in circles. At the end of the day, if you don't have enough loyalty points, it's tough shit. You should've gone to Burton and Lincoln etc.

The only thing I feel is unfair about the current system is the CONSECUTIVE season tickets since the Amex. Plenty of people have had a year out for whatever (normally financial) reasons. And although could have been there for 4 years then had a break and got one again, they're way down, and have less points than than someone who jumped on the bandwagon 2 years ago when it looked like we could go up. That's my only gripe.

How would going to Burton and Lincoln help? No ST, no priority, even if you went to every away game.

Plus, I imagine its impossible for someone to have given up their season ticket after four years and got one again at the start of last season, the ST queue was a good 5,000 strong at that point.

 

[Goring-by-Seagull]

Couldnt agree with you more on both points.

(just want to add that I'm not one of those unfortunates who had to have a year out - nor do I personally know anyone in that situation)

 

[aberllefenni]

As someone also living a fair way from Brighton (Cardiff) I can sympathise with your plight. I am gutted but not surprised that the Swansea game has sold out and will mean that I'll have to go in the home end but, having experienced this at the Hereford game, and occasionally at Ninian Park, I'm sure I'll cope. That said, to be honest I can't see any fairer way of allocating tickets than the one that's currently employed by the Club.

 

[BaKeRz25]

You've got two chances to get to Swansea: find a loyalty point "harvester" who will sell you on their ticket; try and buy a ticket for the home seats.

There are lots of us in your situation, you need to be creative and determined if you want tickets!

Thankyou Mackenzie I'll explore those options