Not quite the way you're putting it - it is rather more complicated than that. But basically yes, if somebody is offering me a price I'm happy with, POTG and no messing, and a manageable journey it is a massive positive for me.
Tickets available to STHs, points, or even just having to buy tickets on line in advance - it's just a different (in every sense) ball game. So, for me, is travel to Exeter.
Damn. Just opened the 'Exeter' link and found it was POTG, and cheap - they were actually wanting and inviting people to turn up and watch their youngsters, unlike it seems, at times, The Albion.. If I'd known earlier, I could have booked a hotel and hopped on a cheap train.............