Hi all,
I know this subject has been done to death, but I'm looking for a bit of help here please. Like the rest of the world i'm writing an article on ticket prices and if there's anything us fans can do about it. As we all know, your prices are some of the highest in England, so I'm starting from the top!
I'm a Bradford ST holder myself (please go easy on us next month) so I'm protected from some of the scandalous ticket prices of the Premier League, but I still think our £20 matchday price is over the top. What I want to know is this though:
1. The obvious one. Do any of you think ticket prices are reasonable for the product on offer?
2. If not, would you consider boycotting the ground? Who could arrange a mass boycott and how? Would it make a blind bit of difference? I know something like this happened last season with the black bin bags but I'm not sure if that was down to pricing or performance, or both?
3. Have any of you been forced away from the game because of the escalating cost?
4. Any of you realistically can't afford it but make other sacrifices because you can't drag yourself away?
5. For a one-off match, what would you call a reasonable ticket price?
In my view we've gone past the point where fans can make a difference to ticket pricing (at least at the highest level). Player salaries have gone through the roof and FFP rules mean that we, the fans, are the ones that will have to foot a large part of the bill. The problem is that for everyone who boycotts, there will always be someone who steps in and takes their place. A good few years ago we grumbled a bit when prices started to rise but largely accepted it and moved on, and as long as Arsenal continue to fill the ground, why would they drop prices.
I could go on and on, because there's so much I want to say about it, but I'll leave it there. I'd be interested to know your thoughts.
In the meantime, good luck tonight, and for any of you coming up to Bradford next month, have a great night, we're all looking forward to it. I can't promise a warm welcome though!
Cheers
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1. The obvious one. Do any of you think ticket prices are reasonable for the product on offer?
Nowhere near, but then for what we pay I dont think anything can justify it.
2. If not, would you consider boycotting the ground? Who could arrange a mass boycott and how? Would it make a blind bit of difference? I know something like this happened last season with the black bin bags but I'm not sure if that was down to pricing or performance, or both?
A mass boycott at Arsenal wont work. Too many tourists ready to take the tix
3. Have any of you been forced away from the game because of the escalating cost?
I'm only 18 so have never been able to afford a ST, plus I refuse to go home games, away games only.
4. Any of you realistically can't afford it but make other sacrifices because you can't drag yourself away?
No but would be willing to.
5. For a one-off match, what would you call a reasonable ticket price?
What do you mean "one off"? As in friendlies? Depending on the opposition, £40. A season home match, about £25-30, but that's it.
Glad I could help
Nowhere near, but then for what we pay I dont think anything can justify it.
2. If not, would you consider boycotting the ground? Who could arrange a mass boycott and how? Would it make a blind bit of difference? I know something like this happened last season with the black bin bags but I'm not sure if that was down to pricing or performance, or both?
A mass boycott at Arsenal wont work. Too many tourists ready to take the tix
3. Have any of you been forced away from the game because of the escalating cost?
I'm only 18 so have never been able to afford a ST, plus I refuse to go home games, away games only.
4. Any of you realistically can't afford it but make other sacrifices because you can't drag yourself away?
No but would be willing to.
5. For a one-off match, what would you call a reasonable ticket price?
What do you mean "one off"? As in friendlies? Depending on the opposition, £40. A season home match, about £25-30, but that's it.
Glad I could help
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Thanks pal, appreciate that. When I say one-off game I mean just a regular season game, whether that be league or cup.
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Re: Ticket Prices - a favour!
1. The obvious one. Do any of you think ticket prices are reasonable for the product on offer?- No, not at all.
2. If not, would you consider boycotting the ground? Who could arrange a mass boycott and how? Would it make a blind bit of difference? I know something like this happened last season with the black bin bags but I'm not sure if that was down to pricing or performance, or both? I moan like hell but for some daft reason still renew my season ticket every year. Quite why I do it, I have no idea.
3. Have any of you been forced away from the game because of the escalating cost? No, the escalating shitness of Arsenal.
4. Any of you realistically can't afford it but make other sacrifices because you can't drag yourself away?
5. For a one-off match, what would you call a reasonable ticket price? For this lot of bottlers, about a tenner.
2. If not, would you consider boycotting the ground? Who could arrange a mass boycott and how? Would it make a blind bit of difference? I know something like this happened last season with the black bin bags but I'm not sure if that was down to pricing or performance, or both? I moan like hell but for some daft reason still renew my season ticket every year. Quite why I do it, I have no idea.
3. Have any of you been forced away from the game because of the escalating cost? No, the escalating shitness of Arsenal.
4. Any of you realistically can't afford it but make other sacrifices because you can't drag yourself away?
5. For a one-off match, what would you call a reasonable ticket price? For this lot of bottlers, about a tenner.
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1. The obvious one. Do any of you think ticket prices are reasonable for the product on offer?
No. About 25 - 30% too high.
2. If not, would you consider boycotting the ground? Who could arrange a mass boycott and how? Would it make a blind bit of difference? I know something like this happened last season with the black bin bags but I'm not sure if that was down to pricing or performance, or both?
Only a boycott of buying tickets would work.
Would need all season ticket holders to do it, so this is unrealistic, especially as we have a lot of tourists.
3. Have any of you been forced away from the game because of the escalating cost?
Yes, at moment I cannot afford it.
4. Any of you realistically can't afford it but make other sacrifices because you can't drag yourself away?
Flat broke!
5. For a one-off match, what would you call a reasonable ticket price?
£30.
No. About 25 - 30% too high.
2. If not, would you consider boycotting the ground? Who could arrange a mass boycott and how? Would it make a blind bit of difference? I know something like this happened last season with the black bin bags but I'm not sure if that was down to pricing or performance, or both?
Only a boycott of buying tickets would work.
Would need all season ticket holders to do it, so this is unrealistic, especially as we have a lot of tourists.
3. Have any of you been forced away from the game because of the escalating cost?
Yes, at moment I cannot afford it.
4. Any of you realistically can't afford it but make other sacrifices because you can't drag yourself away?
Flat broke!
5. For a one-off match, what would you call a reasonable ticket price?
£30.
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1. The obvious one. Do any of you think ticket prices are reasonable for the product on offer?
Of course not
2. If not, would you consider boycotting the ground? Who could arrange a mass boycott and how? Would it make a blind bit of difference? I know something like this happened last season with the black bin bags but I'm not sure if that was down to pricing or performance, or both?
I'm boycotting the ground right now, and no it doesn't make a difference as my space is taken up by a tourist.
3. Have any of you been forced away from the game because of the escalating cost?
Yep they seem to think everyone is earning a decent wage.
4. Any of you realistically can't afford it but make other sacrifices because you can't drag yourself away?
I have nothing else to sacrifice, all my money goes on surviving, living in Surrey as a young person isn't easy money wise
5. For a one-off match, what would you call a reasonable ticket price?
£20 for top tier, just look at Bundesliga, they have it perfect there, we should look to be more like them.
Of course not
2. If not, would you consider boycotting the ground? Who could arrange a mass boycott and how? Would it make a blind bit of difference? I know something like this happened last season with the black bin bags but I'm not sure if that was down to pricing or performance, or both?
I'm boycotting the ground right now, and no it doesn't make a difference as my space is taken up by a tourist.
3. Have any of you been forced away from the game because of the escalating cost?
Yep they seem to think everyone is earning a decent wage.
4. Any of you realistically can't afford it but make other sacrifices because you can't drag yourself away?
I have nothing else to sacrifice, all my money goes on surviving, living in Surrey as a young person isn't easy money wise
5. For a one-off match, what would you call a reasonable ticket price?
£20 for top tier, just look at Bundesliga, they have it perfect there, we should look to be more like them.
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1. The obvious one. Do any of you think ticket prices are reasonable for the product on offer?
No way.At least Dick Turpin wore a mask.Although i have to say Arsenal fans are their own worse enemy.If the fans continue to pay sky prices why would a billionaire in Denver who has no interst in football lower them
2. If not, would you consider boycotting the ground? Who could arrange a mass boycott and how? Would it make a blind bit of difference? I know something like this happened last season with the black bin bags but I'm not sure if that was down to pricing or performance, or both?
My boycott has lasted for 3 years now.The prices and the Emirates full of day trippers has driven me away
3. Have any of you been forced away from the game because of the escalating cost?
Yes
4. Any of you realistically can't afford it but make other sacrifices because you can't drag yourself away?
Not when i can go to the pub and watch the games without being surrounded by tourists
5. For a one-off match, what would you call a reasonable ticket price?
£20 cut the wage bill in half and cut ticket prices in half.We cant win fuck all with a wage bill of £135m so we might as well win nothing on a wage bill of £70m
No way.At least Dick Turpin wore a mask.Although i have to say Arsenal fans are their own worse enemy.If the fans continue to pay sky prices why would a billionaire in Denver who has no interst in football lower them
2. If not, would you consider boycotting the ground? Who could arrange a mass boycott and how? Would it make a blind bit of difference? I know something like this happened last season with the black bin bags but I'm not sure if that was down to pricing or performance, or both?
My boycott has lasted for 3 years now.The prices and the Emirates full of day trippers has driven me away
3. Have any of you been forced away from the game because of the escalating cost?
Yes
4. Any of you realistically can't afford it but make other sacrifices because you can't drag yourself away?
Not when i can go to the pub and watch the games without being surrounded by tourists
5. For a one-off match, what would you call a reasonable ticket price?
£20 cut the wage bill in half and cut ticket prices in half.We cant win fuck all with a wage bill of £135m so we might as well win nothing on a wage bill of £70m
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gmillard wrote:Hi all,
I know this subject has been done to death, but I'm looking for a bit of help here please. Like the rest of the world i'm writing an article on ticket prices and if there's anything us fans can do about it. As we all know, your prices are some of the highest in England, so I'm starting from the top!
I'm a Bradford ST holder myself (please go easy on us next month) so I'm protected from some of the scandalous ticket prices of the Premier League, but I still think our £20 matchday price is over the top. What I want to know is this though:
1. The obvious one. Do any of you think ticket prices are reasonable for the product on offer?
Only for the League Cup matches and the prices in the family enclosure for kids for the non-category A games
2. If not, would you consider boycotting the ground? Who could arrange a mass boycott and how? Would it make a blind bit of difference? I know something like this happened last season with the black bin bags but I'm not sure if that was down to pricing or performance, or both?
I have already. Nobody is prepared to based upon the waiting list argument. It definitely would because we've got an owner with no attachment to the club other than how much money he can make. You'll have to get a 'superfan' like HighburyJD to comment on the bin bags
3. Have any of you been forced away from the game because of the escalating cost?
I could still afford to go but out of principle I don't go. The level of ticket prices continues to rise despite the standard of performance dropping continually ever since we moved to the new stadium
4. Any of you realistically can't afford it but make other sacrifices because you can't drag yourself away?
Stopped doing that a while ago but have done in previous years.
5. For a one-off match, what would you call a reasonable ticket price?
Completely depends on the match and who we are playing. For PLs game there should be a range of ticket prices starting at £25
In my view we've gone past the point where fans can make a difference to ticket pricing (at least at the highest level). Player salaries have gone through the roof and FFP rules mean that we, the fans, are the ones that will have to foot a large part of the bill. The problem is that for everyone who boycotts, there will always be someone who steps in and takes their place. A good few years ago we grumbled a bit when prices started to rise but largely accepted it and moved on, and as long as Arsenal continue to fill the ground, why would they drop prices.
I could go on and on, because there's so much I want to say about it, but I'll leave it there. I'd be interested to know your thoughts.
In the meantime, good luck tonight, and for any of you coming up to Bradford next month, have a great night, we're all looking forward to it. I can't promise a warm welcome though!
Cheers
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Re: Ticket Prices - a favour!
1. The obvious one. Do any of you think ticket prices are reasonable for the product on offer?
No
2. If not, would you consider boycotting the ground? Who could arrange a mass boycott and how? Would it make a blind bit of difference? I know something like this happened last season with the black bin bags but I'm not sure if that was down to pricing or performance, or both?
I cant ever see an uprising at Arsenal, there are big season ticket waiting lists and the ground sells out for most games
3. Have any of you been forced away from the game because of the escalating cost?
Yes. I get to 3-5 games a season due to having a young family. If they halved the price of tickets id go to twice as many games, simple as that really but why should they when they dont have a problem selling them?
4. Any of you realistically can't afford it but make other sacrifices because you can't drag yourself away?
As i said my family comes first these days so would never sacrifice anything from them for Arsenal
5. For a one-off match, what would you call a reasonable ticket price?
£20
No
2. If not, would you consider boycotting the ground? Who could arrange a mass boycott and how? Would it make a blind bit of difference? I know something like this happened last season with the black bin bags but I'm not sure if that was down to pricing or performance, or both?
I cant ever see an uprising at Arsenal, there are big season ticket waiting lists and the ground sells out for most games
3. Have any of you been forced away from the game because of the escalating cost?
Yes. I get to 3-5 games a season due to having a young family. If they halved the price of tickets id go to twice as many games, simple as that really but why should they when they dont have a problem selling them?
4. Any of you realistically can't afford it but make other sacrifices because you can't drag yourself away?
As i said my family comes first these days so would never sacrifice anything from them for Arsenal
5. For a one-off match, what would you call a reasonable ticket price?
£20
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Thanks for this guys, all useful stuff.
Cheers
Cheers
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Welcome to the forum!
1. The obvious one. Do any of you think ticket prices are reasonable for the product on offer?
Not at all, considering we've been fed the same spin and bullshite for years and have endured watching a bunch of nearly men for the same period, nothing can justify it.
2. If not, would you consider boycotting the ground? Who could arrange a mass boycott and how? Would it make a blind bit of difference? I know something like this happened last season with the black bin bags but I'm not sure if that was down to pricing or performance, or both?
I would, but I seriously can't see how a mass boycott would work. As has been discussed, the waiting lists are too long and too many tourists show up anyway. The Club don't care about your opinions.
3. Have any of you been forced away from the game because of the escalating cost?
No, but if the costs continue to escallate and success continues to elude us then I will need to reconsider it based on my income.
4. Any of you realistically can't afford it but make other sacrifices because you can't drag yourself away?
Costs me the best part of a months wages. But luckily I I can cover the cost, at the moment.
5. For a one-off match, what would you call a reasonable ticket price?
£20, reduce the wage bill alongside it and the clubs precious profits won't be harmed too much.
1. The obvious one. Do any of you think ticket prices are reasonable for the product on offer?
Not at all, considering we've been fed the same spin and bullshite for years and have endured watching a bunch of nearly men for the same period, nothing can justify it.
2. If not, would you consider boycotting the ground? Who could arrange a mass boycott and how? Would it make a blind bit of difference? I know something like this happened last season with the black bin bags but I'm not sure if that was down to pricing or performance, or both?
I would, but I seriously can't see how a mass boycott would work. As has been discussed, the waiting lists are too long and too many tourists show up anyway. The Club don't care about your opinions.
3. Have any of you been forced away from the game because of the escalating cost?
No, but if the costs continue to escallate and success continues to elude us then I will need to reconsider it based on my income.
4. Any of you realistically can't afford it but make other sacrifices because you can't drag yourself away?
Costs me the best part of a months wages. But luckily I I can cover the cost, at the moment.
5. For a one-off match, what would you call a reasonable ticket price?
£20, reduce the wage bill alongside it and the clubs precious profits won't be harmed too much.
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1. The obvious one. Do any of you think ticket prices are reasonable for the product on offer?
No. Football has seriously overratted itself. Even calling it a ‘product’ is overatting it in my opinion.
2. If not, would you consider boycotting the ground? Who could arrange a mass boycott and how? Would it make a blind bit of difference? I know something like this happened last season with the black bin bags but I'm not sure if that was down to pricing or performance, or both?
I want to and would if enough others would do the same. That’s the problem. Im sure we all want to do something but everyone is waiting for everyone else to start it off. I know I am part of the problem I complain about.
3. Have any of you been forced away from the game because of the escalating cost?
Not yet. The principle of what it costs for what we get back is more a problem for me than what I can afford to pay.
4. Any of you realistically can't afford it but make other sacrifices because you can't drag yourself away?
No but I know plenty who have done this.
5. For a one-off match, what would you call a reasonable ticket price?
£10 lowest and £25 highest
However its dressed up by the marketing teams or Sky TV, fooball is NOT the entertainment business. Football should never cost more than concerts, the theatre (or in Arsenals case more than the opera). Those things are occassional events that most people do not do regularly. And with those, you know you are getting a high quality production, where professionals have practised for years to do what they do to an almost perfect level. If they don’t deliver you get your money back. Football can be awful. You often have one side trying to make it dull and ugly and you don’t get your money back however dire it is (well unless you lose 8-2 maybe).
Footballers should be paid far less. If you offered someone like Beckham £5,000 a week what else could he find that would pay him that and allow him to turn it down? He probably couldnt even read properly until he was 25.
No. Football has seriously overratted itself. Even calling it a ‘product’ is overatting it in my opinion.
2. If not, would you consider boycotting the ground? Who could arrange a mass boycott and how? Would it make a blind bit of difference? I know something like this happened last season with the black bin bags but I'm not sure if that was down to pricing or performance, or both?
I want to and would if enough others would do the same. That’s the problem. Im sure we all want to do something but everyone is waiting for everyone else to start it off. I know I am part of the problem I complain about.
3. Have any of you been forced away from the game because of the escalating cost?
Not yet. The principle of what it costs for what we get back is more a problem for me than what I can afford to pay.
4. Any of you realistically can't afford it but make other sacrifices because you can't drag yourself away?
No but I know plenty who have done this.
5. For a one-off match, what would you call a reasonable ticket price?
£10 lowest and £25 highest
However its dressed up by the marketing teams or Sky TV, fooball is NOT the entertainment business. Football should never cost more than concerts, the theatre (or in Arsenals case more than the opera). Those things are occassional events that most people do not do regularly. And with those, you know you are getting a high quality production, where professionals have practised for years to do what they do to an almost perfect level. If they don’t deliver you get your money back. Football can be awful. You often have one side trying to make it dull and ugly and you don’t get your money back however dire it is (well unless you lose 8-2 maybe).
Footballers should be paid far less. If you offered someone like Beckham £5,000 a week what else could he find that would pay him that and allow him to turn it down? He probably couldnt even read properly until he was 25.
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Once again, thanks for your replies.
The £20 mark seems to be the general consensus where matchday ticket prices are concerned, which is interesting considering I think £20 is a bloody rip off for League 2 football!
I love the fact that I can still look forward to 3.00 on a Saturday afternoon for my fortnightly live football fix. The fact that it's still affordable for me is the only consolation for the fact that we've watched 10 years of absolute garbage! Our game against you in the League Cup feels like a reward for sitting through those 10 years. I'm pretty sure we're gonna get battered, but we don't care, and £20 seems like a bargain on this occasion!
The £20 mark seems to be the general consensus where matchday ticket prices are concerned, which is interesting considering I think £20 is a bloody rip off for League 2 football!
I love the fact that I can still look forward to 3.00 on a Saturday afternoon for my fortnightly live football fix. The fact that it's still affordable for me is the only consolation for the fact that we've watched 10 years of absolute garbage! Our game against you in the League Cup feels like a reward for sitting through those 10 years. I'm pretty sure we're gonna get battered, but we don't care, and £20 seems like a bargain on this occasion!
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SurreyGooner
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You gotta consider what we usually have to pay to go to the bowl though, we think £20 is alright because category A games start from £62 at our tourist attraction
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1. The obvious one. Do any of you think ticket prices are reasonable for the product on offer?
No
2. If not, would you consider boycotting the ground? Who could arrange a mass boycott and how? Would it make a blind bit of difference? I know something like this happened last season with the black bin bags but I'm not sure if that was down to pricing or performance, or both?
I already do but I was forced to give up my ST a few years back due to the prices being jacked up. Protests won't work for the many reasons outlined across this forum.
3. Have any of you been forced away from the game because of the escalating cost?
Yep, see above, do one game a month tops
4. Any of you realistically can't afford it but make other sacrifices because you can't drag yourself away?
Yes, constantly!
5. For a one-off match, what would you call a reasonable ticket price?
well if you look at concerts, tickets go up to £75 but I'd say the absolute max I would be HAPPY to pay is £50
No
2. If not, would you consider boycotting the ground? Who could arrange a mass boycott and how? Would it make a blind bit of difference? I know something like this happened last season with the black bin bags but I'm not sure if that was down to pricing or performance, or both?
I already do but I was forced to give up my ST a few years back due to the prices being jacked up. Protests won't work for the many reasons outlined across this forum.
3. Have any of you been forced away from the game because of the escalating cost?
Yep, see above, do one game a month tops
4. Any of you realistically can't afford it but make other sacrifices because you can't drag yourself away?
Yes, constantly!
5. For a one-off match, what would you call a reasonable ticket price?
well if you look at concerts, tickets go up to £75 but I'd say the absolute max I would be HAPPY to pay is £50
