Excellent post Scotty10! I think it's a great shame that younger fans like yourself are being priced out of this tour.
The fanclub had more relevance to fans when the band were actively recording and touring as a four piece unit. It is good if you want to attend events such as the convention or FM celebrations and meet fellow fans but again these cost money to attend!
The priority tickets has been a shambles much in keeping with the tour information so far. So really you have lost or gained nothing by not being a member of the fc. I've been a member for over 15 years and will be seriously considering not renewing my membership at the end of this year.
Maybe this is the end of "fanclubs" in the computerised world.
Hope you get to a gig Scotty, get washing that car!!