Falmer ticket prices

[Marshy]

When we get Falmer, does anyone seriously believe that ticket prices will be cheaper ?

 

[Braders]

i'll reckon they'll stay about the same for a couple of seasons

 

[Dave the OAP]

those who put cheaper, can you explain why you think this will be?

 

[teaboy]

They'll stay the same. The club will justify this by saying that we're watching in better facilities with a roof, and also the extra revanue will pay for the stadium. 6,500 people at £20, or 20,000 at £20. You do the maths.

 

[Dave the OAP]

Teaboy, are you seriously expecting 13,500 people to come out of the woodwork and go every saturday.

 

[Marc]

everyones forgetting inflation and stuff, dont forget *if* we get Falmer its still a few years away from opening, therefore ticket prices would've more than likely gone up then anyway. Personally if it we're to open next season then I'd say it'd go up to £25 or something

 

[Marshy]

Agreed Crabtree I cant see us getting a ticket for less than £25

 

[Bob!]

The reason we're given for Ticket prices being so high is the restricted capacity at Withdean.

We can't sell all the tickets for Withdean at the moment.

If the Club want to attract more fans they will have to bring Ticket prices down to a reasonable level.

All the inconveniences of withdean (apart from the weather) such as enforced Park & Ride, no local Car Parking, queueing for buses (or trains) after games, having to purchase tickets in advance will be the same.

They have to do something to attract more fans.

 

[Turkey]

I reckon they might be cheaper in certain areas of the ground etc. They want to get people in don't they.

 

[Gullet]

I think that at the beginning most prices will stay about the same. The club will want to "test the water"and see exactly how many are prepared to turn out every other week. The faithfull who go to every game at Withdean will probably be prepared to pay the same knowing that they are getting a lot more for their money. These prices will most probably only last for the first season before a rise in the second. I think we all understand that the club need to fund the stadium, but it would be nice to get some sort of perk for being a loyal season ticket holder. A free programme would be nice, but then I suppose they'll just say that's more profit being lost!!

 

[Hunting 784561]

FFS - with a £ 48 Million mortgage on Falmer, where do you really expect the prices to be

Clue.... *higher* *higher*

 

[Yorkie]

There will still be a Park & Ride so therefore there will still be a travel voucher on the ticket.

A bit more expensive because inflation will have taken it's toll in the next few years anyway.

 

[perseus]

It is too expensive at the moment. I do not think that on its own will put of supporters, but a combination of high ticket prices awkward ticket arrangements, and inflexible seating might collectively contribute to dissatisfaction.

Lets hope the Albion get it right. The current ticket method for Withdean is not good enough and would not be if there were any decent seats left over.

 

[perseus]

Did I hear on 606 that Bolton season tickets are £300 or so for Premier Division football?

They are thinking of putting up their prices because their newground is too small.

http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/lancashire/archive/2003/12/30/WANDERERSTOP2ZM.html

If you think Bolton get bigger crowds than Brighton & Hove Albion see:

http://www.european-football-statistics.co.uk/attnclub/bolw.htm

No matter what the caller said on SCR, the real problem with Falmer is the ground is NOT big enough.

The Goldstone was not big enough when the capacity was 35,000, but pay on the day makes a lot of difference.

 

[Lord Bracknell]

Of course there won't be 22,000 at every game. But there'll be 22,000 when we play Chelsea in the cup.

The Stadium business plan assumes about 12-14,000 attending matches in the first decade or two, and an income sufficient to sustain football at a higher level than Division Two.

Does anyone remember long-term planning? Or are we stuck in the mind-set that can't see beyond the Brentford game next Tuesday?

 

[perseus]

I think it is worth looking at this web page:

http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/lancashire/archive/2003/12/30/WANDERERSTOP2ZM.html

Three things emerge:

1) Low ticket prices to start with pay be a good thing as they can be increased in the future.

2) The new Bolton Chairman seems to have obtained full control of the club through a share issue and injection of short term funds to gain control. (it looks a bit scandulous on the face of it, and could turn Bolton sour?)

3) The impossibility of enlarging a stadium once built without becoming too expensive (unless the provision is built into the plans when it is built in the first place).

 

[perseus]

The admission price of 70 pence was one of the highest in all divisions of the League.
The East Terrace was standing, open to the elements and held 15,000 spectators at its peak. Expansion of the ground was not possible because of a Covenant.


The average crowd of 20,183 was excellent for the old Division 3.

 

[fatbadger]

We should be aiming to sell out. That means lower prices, tickets on the day, etc. In particular, it means low, low prices for kids & families (essential for long-term development, anyway). And, remember, every person through the door is a minimum couple of extra quid in food & drink, plus programme sales, half-time lottery sales, etc.