[Albion] Your Semi-Final ticket buying strategy

[Hamilton]

The whole things is f***ing stupid! Designed by idiots. But I'm sure Paul Barber has his copy and paste email ready to go to any fan that emails him. That said, even he would have to only spend twenty minutes having to work through just one scenario to see that this is mad.

We watch football with our mates, not just to watch the football.

 

[bluenitsuj]

Anyone still got a 1983 FA Cup blue foam hand ?

Yes.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Jibbing not an option?

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I'm half thinking about going to the pub to watch it. Wembley just makes me feel completely cold. Maybe it's age. I'll probably get talked into going though...

The first time I went to the new Wembley was the last semi-final. I was hugely disappointed for many reasons including the surrounding area which is now just a mass of cheap looking dull architecture.

 

[Bold Seagull]

The whole things is f***ing stupid! Designed by idiots. But I'm sure Paul Barber has his copy and paste email ready to go to any fan that emails him. That said, even he would have to only spend twenty minutes having to work through just one scenario to see that this is mad.

We watch football with our mates, not just to watch the football.

Don't you just wait for the priority windows your mates are in to then sit with them? Not sure it's that much of a problem...

 

[Sir Geoff]

Mrs Sir G and her friend (both Window 2) have bought theirs already, my mate and I (Window 4) will log in at the appropriate time to get ours.
Quite painless this morning.

 

[Dave the OAP]

Booked my single ( sad old bloke with no friends) ticket in block 137! Was there for the eagles NFL game a few years ago…good view and close to the toilets ( again an old person necessity)

just got to find some parking now!

 

[Brian Fantana]

Don't you just wait for the priority windows your mates are in to then sit with them? Not sure it's that much of a problem...

This.

It seems a really logical system to me, with not too much of a gap between each window so people aren't left hanging on for ages if they're waiting to buy with others in a lower priority window.

 

[Ludensian Gull]

Unless my Son In law can nab me a Club Wembley seat like last time it doesn't look like I'll be going. Not much hope of purchase history tickets being on sale .

 

[Magicman]

@Bozza or anyone with prior knowledge. My good friend who is P1 and registered disabled is having no luck trying to book 2 tickets for himself and his carer (all registered at the Albion) He can get his but not one for his carer.
He kindly waited until this morning so our group of 4(my son and I are P2) can sit together.
As you can imagine customer services are overwhelmed both via phone and online.
We are hoping to get it resolved before P3 kicks in at 2pm.
Many thanks in advance.
Tony

 

[jcdenton08]

@Bozza or anyone with prior knowledge. My good friend who is P1 and registered disabled is having no luck trying to book 2 tickets for himself and his carer (all registered at the Albion) He can get his but not one for his carer.
He kindly waited until this morning so our group of 4(my son and I are P2) can sit together.
As you can imagine customer services are overwhelmed both via phone and online.
We are hoping to get it resolved before P3 kicks in at 2pm.
Many thanks in advance.
Tony

Is there not a specific liaison for disabled ticket holders any more? When I went with a friend, a wheelchair user, some years back, there was a dedicated staff member who was superb.

 

[Bozza]

@Bozza or anyone with prior knowledge. My good friend who is P1 and registered disabled is having no luck trying to book 2 tickets for himself and his carer (all registered at the Albion) He can get his but not one for his carer.
He kindly waited until this morning so our group of 4(my son and I are P2) can sit together.
As you can imagine customer services are overwhelmed both via phone and online.
We are hoping to get it resolved before P3 kicks in at 2pm.
Many thanks in advance.
Tony

I'm sorry - I don't know how registered disabled and carer tickets and allocations work.

 

[Originunknown]

The whole things is f***ing stupid! Designed by idiots. But I'm sure Paul Barber has his copy and paste email ready to go to any fan that emails him. That said, even he would have to only spend twenty minutes having to work through just one scenario to see that this is mad.

We watch football with our mates, not just to watch the football.

Sorry, why? What would you implement differently, this is the fairest system to my mind. If you allowed STH and Members to buy guests from the outset then there may not be any left for the lower groups.

Personally waiting to get 2 groups of 3 tickets as only 2 ST are Tier 1. If you pick the same sort of blocks you can easily meet up on the concourse, no drama.

 

[Magicman]

@Bozza or anyone with prior knowledge. My good friend who is P1 and registered disabled is having no luck trying to book 2 tickets for himself and his carer (all registered at the Albion) He can get his but not one for his carer.
He kindly waited until this morning so our group of 4(my son and I are P2) can sit together.
As you can imagine customer services are overwhelmed both via phone and online.
We are hoping to get it resolved before P3 kicks in at 2pm.
Many thanks in advance.
Tony

All sorted now thanks

 

[Mellotron]

Sorry, why? What would you implement differently, this is the fairest system to my mind. If you allowed STH and Members to buy guests from the outset then there may not be any left for the lower groups.

Personally waiting to get 2 groups of 3 tickets as only 2 ST are Tier 1. If you pick the same sort of blocks you can easily meet up on the concourse, no drama.

This. I can't see a better way really to be honest, and would be very interested if @Hamilton can think of one that is realistic, workable and fair.

We have a group of around 7/8 of us, of which 3 of us are STHs. We're gonna wait so we can sit together as much as possible.

Seems fair to me.

 

[Sue1983]

All sorted now thanks

Can I ask how this was sorted as I am in the same position. I'm not able to buy until Monday but it would be nice to know what I need to do in advance. Thanks @Magicman

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Unless my Son In law can nab me a Club Wembley seat like last time it doesn't look like I'll be going. Not much hope of purchase history tickets being on sale .

There will be very many STH with '+ guests' allocation where that allocation would not normally be taken up. Ask again a little bit later

 

[Beanstalk]

Unless my Son In law can nab me a Club Wembley seat like last time it doesn't look like I'll be going. Not much hope of purchase history tickets being on sale .

If you know a season ticket holder ask them to get you a pair for you and your son from 5/6 April and you'll be off to Wembley no issue.

 

[Hamilton]

Sorry, why? What would you implement differently, this is the fairest system to my mind. If you allowed STH and Members to buy guests from the outset then there may not be any left for the lower groups.

Personally waiting to get 2 groups of 3 tickets as only 2 ST are Tier 1. If you pick the same sort of blocks you can easily meet up on the concourse, no drama.

One simple idea.

All season ticket holders are guaranteed a tick. So, if you are in Windows 1 - 4 you're fine. So, why not allow those in Priority 1 Window to buy two tickets one of which can be assigned to any holder in windows say 1-3. This then presents a priority 1 holder from having to wait until window 4 where their mate might be. This ensures that supporters with a significant number of points can sit together.

Or, ask Priority 1 holders who want to sit with friends to identify a group size of up to 4. That group - provided it is in windows 1-4 is then guaranteed seats together but they are not assigned until after window 4 has closed.

There are lots of ways in which the confusion and uncertainty can be managed far more effectively.

 

[Originunknown]

One simple idea.

All season ticket holders are guaranteed a tick. So, if you are in Windows 1 - 4 you're fine. So, why not allow those in Priority 1 Window to buy two tickets one of which can be assigned to any holder in windows say 1-3. This then presents a priority 1 holder from having to wait until window 4 where their mate might be. This ensures that supporters with a significant number of points can sit together.

Or, ask Priority 1 holders who want to sit with friends to identify a group size of up to 4. That group - provided it is in windows 1-4 is then guaranteed seats together but they are not assigned until after window 4 has closed.

There are lots of ways in which the confusion and uncertainty can be managed far more effectively.

This is possible as is, you just need to wait until the lowest common denominator qualifies.

There is still huge availability and you'll have the pick of most of the blocks tomorrow from 9AM for any ST holder.