Leeds Rhinos - southstander.com • Re: Ticket prices.
Sir Kevin Sinfield wrote:
When ticket prices were first released I thought wow what a big increase. However after thinking about it more, the investment going on at the stadium is massive, the facilities in the new southstand are excellent, prices were also frozen for quite a few years previously, it all seems reasonable. If price is an issue surely you would buy tickets in advance at the cheaper price.
Even the advance prices have gone up by £4. In austere times I think an increase of 20% on the advance purchase is too much. Not everyone has the same disposable income, and I do think a certain demographic will feel ripped off and vote with their feet. When I had a back op and lived on the benefits received, it made me reassess what I spent and made made me realise the choices you have to make at a lower income level. I think Leeds prices will become an issue and some people will draw a line in the sand. Away supporters that are unaware of the £5 walkup increase will certainly feel ripped off and will certainly think twice about even the advance price on top of a possible schlepp across The Pennines to boot. I think Leeds are sending out the wrong message to what has historically been a working class fan base. If they want to go down the football route of possibly alienating them, I think it’s a dangerous game to play.
Statistics: Posted by leeds owl — Sat Mar 02, 2019 12:15 pm