Gemini 4,894 Posted July 11, 2007 (edited) I fail to see the relevance. Me neither, sorry, unless in comparision you are also going to quote the average wages for the years quoted because everything goes up over the years. Were the ticket's for the SWC at Reading last year not £25 or am i thinking of something else? Strewth I hope not! I think a fairer price would be about £17. It's probably not so bad paying out £22 if you are going alone and a wage earner, but take a partner with you who is not working and £44 is a lot of money to come out of one week's wages. Added to that, if you are a Coventry fan there was also a match on Monday and another on Friday so I don't blame those who are not going. Edited July 11, 2007 by Gemini Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulr 0 Posted July 11, 2007 (edited) Brandon is normally £15 to get in for 15 heats = £1 per heat Monday is £22 for 22 heats (according to an earlier poster) = £1 per heat Chances are there might actually be some racing as opposed to the last 2 times Ive been at Brandon (the last one where the track announcer was egging the team on to beat their highest score record - yep it was that close.....) So it seems to me like its about the same value (or possibly better) - anyhow, we will be there, and looking forward to it !! Edited July 11, 2007 by paulr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted July 11, 2007 You seem to have been unfortunate in your choice of meetings - presumably either Lakeside or Oxford - because there has been some brilliant racing at Brandon this year. It's worth the admission money alone to watch Chris Harris battle from the back. I take it you weren't there for the Poole match on Monday either? Missed a cracker then as well. It's not you who was considering taking his lad on Friday is it? If so - my advice is don't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
21st century heathen 220 Posted July 11, 2007 I'll take your word for it Gem, but I've been told some things start to droop over the years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollyanna 1 Posted July 12, 2007 I think for the quality of races and riders that will be on show come monday night is well worth the extra £7 from a league meeting, and plus people seem to forget that there will be 25 races on monday whereas there is only 15 ina normal meeting! So get your hands in your pockets and get up to brandon for what will be a spectacular meeting!!!!!!!!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> £33 to sit in the Grandstand though. That IS a lot of money! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Turner 0 Posted July 12, 2007 £22 is a perfectly fair price (particularly as it's 25 heats, paulr) £33 to sit in the Grandstand though. That IS a lot of money! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> But that is indeed way overboard, should have been no more than £27...however I suspect it will still be full, so... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
21st century heathen 220 Posted July 12, 2007 Putting my economists hat on... Anything that is sold is only ever worth what someone will pay for it. So, while we may think £33 is a bit steep, Steve is right. Wait to see if anyone will pay for it. If the grandstand is full then £33 was too cheap, and they could have gone higher. If there is only the odd empty seat then they got it just about right. If there are large gaps then it was priced to high. Putting my speedway fans hat on... You thieving £*&$)"!%. That's a complete rip-off!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bomber86 0 Posted July 12, 2007 (edited) I think £22 is a fair Price, but Jesus i didnt know that it was £33.00 to sit in the grandstand thats ridiculous pricing!!!! But like some people have said if people are willing to pay then they aint going to change it and im sure if nobody was buying the tickets then the price would be reduced! My personal view is that it will still be full!!!!!! Edited July 12, 2007 by Bomber86 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted July 12, 2007 (edited) I didn't know about the £33 either. That probably explains why 10 of the people I know aren't going...although they could have stood up all night for a change and only paid £22. Like 21st it will be interesting to see just how many fans turn up. I can't see the grandstand being anywhere near full; plenty of gaps I reckon but hopefully I will be wrong. I'll take your word for it Gem, but I've been told some things start to droop over the years. You are right of course - not everything goes up over the years - but it's too depressing to talk about. ....and im sure if nobody was buying the tickets then the price would be reduced! I very much doubt it. There would be an uproar from the fans who have already paid the full price. Edited July 12, 2007 by Gemini Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bomber86 0 Posted July 12, 2007 quote] I very much doubt it. There would be an uproar from the fans who have already paid the full price. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Very True Gemini, Quite a stupid Remark form me really, at work you see trying to post on hear as well as do me job!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted July 12, 2007 (edited) Very True Gemini, Quite a stupid Remark form me really, at work you see trying to post on hear as well as do me job!!!!! I'll let you off as you're normally very sensible. Whereabouts do you stand at Coventry? Looks like I might be rather bored on Monday so I will probably be taking a walk round all night watching from different places. I'm sure there will be plenty of room to manoeuvre. Don't worry - I'm quite harmless and as long as you don't talk like SCB I'll no doubt even be able to understand what you say. Edited July 12, 2007 by Gemini Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sam1995 0 Posted July 12, 2007 Very True Gemini, Quite a stupid Remark form me really, at work you see trying to post on hear as well as do me job!!!!! I'll let you off as you're normally very sensible. Whereabouts do you stand at Coventry? Looks like I might be rather bored on Monday so I will probably be taking a walk round all night watching from different places. I'm sure there will be plenty of room to manoeuvre. Don't worry - I'm quite harmless and as long as you don't talk like SCB I'll no doubt even be able to understand what you say. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi everyone im new, been reading your views and i agree the price is high , were having to leave our kids at home, cant afford to take them as well they can watch it on sky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
21st century heathen 220 Posted July 12, 2007 Welcome Sam. What are the kids prices? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pirate paul 1 Posted July 12, 2007 Wish I could go but theres no way I can get up there in time after finishin work. Why can't we have teh Saturday leg! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted July 12, 2007 What are the kids prices? £10, same as concessions. So I get in for the same price as an EL meeting so I'll have nobody complaining about the cost as BSI have set the most iportant price correctly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
