[Albion] Albion ballot and ticketing process for return of fans

Bozza · Nov 27, 2020

Announcement here: https://tickets.brightonandhovealbi...&page=custom/documents/html/returnoffans.html

Common sense prevailing with kids: Supporters are advised that in line with the governments Test and Trace scheme it will be essential that only the named ticket holder attends the match and the passing on of tickets will be strictly prohibited. Photographic ID will be required on matchday to match the name on the match ticket. Only under 12s attending with a parent/guardian will not be required to bring photographic ID.

Neville's Breakfast · Nov 27, 2020

Bozza said:
Announcement here: https://tickets.brightonandhovealbi...&page=custom/documents/html/returnoffans.html

Common sense prevailing with kids: Supporters are advised that in line with the governments Test and Trace scheme it will be essential that only the named ticket holder attends the match and the passing on of tickets will be strictly prohibited. Photographic ID will be required on matchday to match the name on the match ticket. Only under 12s attending with a parent/guardian will not be required to bring photographic ID.

Could it be merged with this one ?

https://www.northstandchat.com/showthread.php?383991-When-do-we-hear-ballot-results/page5

A few questions already asked and answered.

Dirty Dave · Nov 27, 2020

Seems a logical way of doing it. They also seem to have done away with the proposed 6 opt out matches.

I dont expect many tickets will be put up for the exchange as if you are able to buy in your allocated priority window, you dont have to purchase a ticket. It would mean supporters actively buying a ticket but then deciding not to go for whatever reason.

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Mellotron · Nov 27, 2020

Sorry if covered but cannot find in the email.

If one of your ballot group is in Priority 1, they can then assign and buy for the rest of the group, regardless of the other people in the group's Priority Window?

Neville's Breakfast · Nov 27, 2020

Mellotron said:
Sorry if covered but cannot find in the email.

If one of your ballot group is in Priority 1, they can then assign and buy for the rest of the group, regardless of the other people in the group's Priority Window?

Yes, that’s the idea of the groups. The group is assigned a priority window through the ballot.

Sheebo · Nov 27, 2020

Mellotron said:
Sorry if covered but cannot find in the email.

If one of your ballot group is in Priority 1, they can then assign and buy for the rest of the group, regardless of the other people in the group's Priority Window?

Can’t see that being right. All groups will be in same priority window surely.

dazzer6666 · Nov 27, 2020

sheebo said:
Can’t see that being right. All groups will be in same priority window surely.

From the website :

You may select up to 5 fan numbers in your group, they may be all season ticket holders, all 1901 members or a combination of both. Being part of the same group means you will be successful in the ballot together, it does not require you to sit together and does not guarantee seats being available together (please note by having a group this will not increase or decrease your likelihood of success).

Gazwag · Nov 27, 2020

Mellotron said:
Sorry if covered but cannot find in the email.

If one of your ballot group is in Priority 1, they can then assign and buy for the rest of the group, regardless of the other people in the group's Priority Window?

Where do you get Priority 1 from, every STH is the same

Washboard Didgets · Nov 27, 2020

Gazwag said:
Where do you get Priority 1 from, every STH is the same

I think he means the first group/time window allocated – ie. if you are successful in the group 1 ballot you are guaranteed a ticket if you want it. The next group (2) then get their turn to book whatever is left over.

Mellotron · Nov 27, 2020

Gazwag said:
Where do you get Priority 1 from, every STH is the same

See the Priority Window opening times from the club - they have designated everyone into windows 1, 2, 3 or 4 for the Soton game.

Gazwag · Nov 27, 2020

Washboard Didgets said:
I think he means the first group/time window allocated – ie. if you are successful in the group 1 ballot you are guaranteed a ticket if you want it. The next group (2) then get their turn to book whatever is left over.

Oh I see, if you get picked in the ballot, in answer to that question it would be like buying away tickets you pick the seats and allocate to each person in your group so one person does it not all the group individually

Sheebo · Nov 27, 2020

dazzer6666 said:
From the website :

You may select up to 5 fan numbers in your group, they may be all season ticket holders, all 1901 members or a combination of both. Being part of the same group means you will be successful in the ballot together, it does not require you to sit together and does not guarantee seats being available together (please note by having a group this will not increase or decrease your likelihood of success).

Yep, as I thought.

Gazwag · Nov 27, 2020

The live chat function is really good

For information I have just found out that you can amend a group but the club have to cancel the existing group first to enable you to set up the group again, this can be done on the live chat facility as well as by phone

Washboard Didgets · Nov 27, 2020

Gazwag said:
Oh I see, if you get picked in the ballot, in answer to that question it would be like buying away tickets you pick the seats and allocate to each person in your group so one person does it not all the group individually

Yes I think so.

Seems like a sensible system, so if you are selected in the ballot but A) Live in a Tier 3 area or B) Can't/Don't want to attend the match then you don't have to do anything. Just ignore it and carry on as you are, then someone in the next group has a chance to buy.

dazzer6666 · Nov 27, 2020

Gazwag said:
The live chat function is really good

For information I have just found out that you can amend a group but the club have to cancel the existing group first to enable you to set up the group again, this can be done on the live chat facility as well as by phone

I did it by phone yesterday - as always SS were efficient and helpful........however added someone who is in Tier 3, so he won't be able to attend anyway :shrug:

Official Old Man · Nov 27, 2020

How are the seats set out?
Is it one seat and x empty or if a group of 5 buy tickets would they be sat next to each other?

portlock seagull · Nov 27, 2020

Can I just say, having not read any of this notice or guidance, that I don't understand, it's too complicated, it's completely unfair, what about the children and most of all, what if...?!

#BarberOUT!

Thunder Bolt · Nov 27, 2020

I remember the good times said:
How are the seats set out?
Is it one seat and x empty or if a group of 5 buy tickets would they be sat next to each other?

As I understand it, even husband and wife have to sit separately. I believe children are allowed to sit with a parent.
There are at least two seats separating occupied seats and an empty row in front and behind.

wallington seagull · Nov 27, 2020

Am I right in thinking that if someone lives in Tier 3, they will not be allowed to attend?

studio150 · Nov 27, 2020

wallington seagull said:
Am I right in thinking that if someone lives in Tier 3, they will not be allowed to attend?

Correct

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