I agree with you entirely. The pricing for the match generated nearly universal approval, (compared to the Newcastle FA Cup game last season) and generated goodwill. PB got it spot on IMO.
I'm not sure your numbers stack up because
1: 1901 members don't have to pay for Cup games, as it is part of their fee.
2: There is no way we would have averaged £35 a ticket because of concessions for kids and seniors.