livipar2 Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 3 minutes ago, SanguinePar said: Are Rovers also putting their prices up for their own fans for those games? Especially those in the stand behind the goal at the home end. I think they would have to as they can’t charge different prices for home and away fans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanguinePar Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 3 minutes ago, livipar2 said: I think they would have to as they can’t charge different prices for home and away fans? Yeah, I couldn't remember if that was still the rule or not (plus they might not be adhering to it!) Also, I assume DAFC aren't doing anything like this? I think we used to charge more for Celtic/Rangers games (possibly Hearts and Hibs too?) but that was for all fans I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deutsch Par Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 4 hours ago, SanguinePar said: Yeah, I couldn't remember if that was still the rule or not (plus they might not be adhering to it!) Also, I assume DAFC aren't doing anything like this? I think we used to charge more for Celtic/Rangers games (possibly Hearts and Hibs too?) but that was for all fans I think. Correct. We used to have a 3 tier pricing structure A Celtic and Rangers B Hearts, Hibs, Aberdeen C Everyone else 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deutsch Par Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 On 27/07/2023 at 00:45, parsforlife said: I’m sure it’s only you charge the same for ‘equivalent’ areas. Hearts for example were often criticised that home fans could buy cheaper tickets but they got away with it purely by only offering the more expensive seats first before they released the cheap seats for away fans. Went and downloaded the SPFL rules because this had been nagging at me The definition used is "broadly comparable". Rule I31 Except as provided in Rule I32, a Club which is the Home Club for a League Match or a Play-Off Match is prohibited from charging higher admission prices to accommodation designated for supporters of the Visiting Club than for broadly comparable accommodation designated for use by supporters of the Home Club at the same match. I think that we may have grounds for complaint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parsforlife Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 2 hours ago, Deutsch Par said: Went and downloaded the SPFL rules because this had been nagging at me The definition used is "broadly comparable". Rule I31 Except as provided in Rule I32, a Club which is the Home Club for a League Match or a Play-Off Match is prohibited from charging higher admission prices to accommodation designated for supporters of the Visiting Club than for broadly comparable accommodation designated for use by supporters of the Home Club at the same match. I think that we may have grounds for complaint. Based on what? We have been assigned an upper tier and being charged the same as home fans in upper tiers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deutsch Par Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 1 hour ago, parsforlife said: Based on what? We have been assigned an upper tier and being charged the same as home fans in upper tiers. Probably ****ing in the wind but the phrase "broadly comparable" is ambiguous at best and we could use that to our advantage as the stands for home supporters that are a cheaper price arguably have better facilities than the stand that we have been given. Even if it doesn't result in any positive action for this game I would still like to see our board kick up a stink so that United are aware that they can't get away with this ****e and I would hope that the boards of other clubs also make dissenting noises. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiser Chief Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 Pleased that Dundee United appears to have reacted to our discontent and is now using the stand behind the goal (Shed End) for Pars fans, meaning ticket prices will be £25/£15/£5. I understand those who had already purchased more expensive tickets have been reimbursed and issued with new tickets. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al k Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 Sensible decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanguinePar Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 22 minutes ago, Kaiser Chief said: Pleased that Dundee United appears to have reacted to our discontent and is now using the stand behind the goal (Shed End) for Pars fans, meaning ticket prices will be £25/£15/£5. I understand those who had already purchased more expensive tickets have been reimbursed and issued with new tickets. £25 is still absurd for a Scottish second tier game. Utd can whistle for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saline hill puma Posted August 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 14 minutes ago, SanguinePar said: £25 is still absurd for a Scottish second tier game. Utd can whistle for it. agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelty_par Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 29 minutes ago, SanguinePar said: £25 is still absurd for a Scottish second tier game. Utd can whistle for it. Rovers at £24 are the exact same, but who’s going to miss out on a derby game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanguinePar Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 16 minutes ago, kelty_par said: Rovers at £24 are the exact same, but who’s going to miss out on a derby game? Likely me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnyPars Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 Most grounds now are digital scanners, simple solution is to buy a cheaper ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmcno1 Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Kaiser Chief said: Pleased that Dundee United appears to have reacted to our discontent and is now using the stand behind the goal (Shed End) for Pars fans, meaning ticket prices will be £25/£15/£5. I understand those who had already purchased more expensive tickets have been reimbursed and issued with new tickets. Of course it’s still too much at £25, but actually taking a moment here to say well done everyone for kicking up such a fuss about it. We’ve probably embarrassed them into making at least a bit of a backtrack. That shows you the potential power of the customer. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piracy Posted August 2, 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2023 An improvement, but it's still costly. I'll be at East End on Saturday. I'll still be in a mates boozer for the United game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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