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Olympic tickets

carly burn
carly burn Posts: 19,459
edited July 2012 in Other Football and Sports
Anyone managed to get their hands on some in the last few days?
Been looking on the official 2012 website and there have been some appearing.Cheap ones to.Saw some for the beach volleyball yesterday for £35! ..gone now though.
The website is a bit hit and miss and not sure if the ticket availability is accurate.
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  • Addicted
    Addicted Posts: 2,804
    Got some kind of rowing finals for Saturday through a friend. Should be alright, a few beers in the (hopefully) sun
  • Elthamaddick
    Elthamaddick Posts: 15,814
    don't think I've seen an event on TV yet with all the seats filled, although the Swimming and Gymnastics look pretty well supported.
  • Southendaddick
    Southendaddick Posts: 5,314
    It's no surprise these events haven't sold out when they are asking for 455 notes for swimming on Wednesday

    Pure greed
  • BigRedEvil
    BigRedEvil Posts: 11,071
    You can get 100m final tickets if you have £725 to spare.

    Been looking on the website seems to be the AA rated seats which no–one can afford.
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,638
    Tickets for 10th Aug at the stadium @ £295 each for the evening session. That's more than my season ticket.
  • Stig
    Stig Posts: 29,026
    Southendaddick said:

    It's no surprise these events haven't sold out when they are asking for 455 notes for swimming on Wednesday

    Pure greed

    That's exactly what I thought. I couldn't find anything of interest for less than £100. There's no way on Earth I could afford to take a family of four, I haven't had a pay rise for 3 years.
  • PopIcon
    PopIcon Posts: 5,970
    Stig said:

    Southendaddick said:

    It's no surprise these events haven't sold out when they are asking for 455 notes for swimming on Wednesday

    Pure greed

    That's exactly what I thought. I couldn't find anything of interest for less than £100. There's no way on Earth I could afford to take a family of four, I haven't had a pay rise for 3 years.
    There are loads of Paralympic tickets left, and at very reasonable prices.

  • Bournemouth Addick
    Bournemouth Addick Posts: 16,284
    My memory may be playing up but didn't Seb Coe state that any of the sponsors taking tickets nto turn up that they would be penalised?

    Over to you Seb...



  • daveaddick
    daveaddick Posts: 1,926
    Was at the Hockey yesterday as Mrs. Addick likes it and the stadium was pretty full but no doubt there are tickets to be had for most events although The velodrome is totally sold out I hear
  • C.Walsh'sLoveChild
    C.Walsh'sLoveChild Posts: 3,334
    You can buy tickets for the closing ceremony.

    Only £1500
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  • SoundAsa£
    SoundAsa£ Posts: 22,481
    The crazy thing is that these representatives from the sporting delegations of each country attending the games get a ticket/seat allocation for every event/location for every day.
    Even if they wanted to they simply cant be in two or more places at once.
    So these delgates have a ticket for every event for every day which they can't possibly attend and so they remain empty....oh what a surprise.....it's simply absurd!
  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,857
    PopIcon said:

    Stig said:

    Southendaddick said:

    It's no surprise these events haven't sold out when they are asking for 455 notes for swimming on Wednesday

    Pure greed

    That's exactly what I thought. I couldn't find anything of interest for less than £100. There's no way on Earth I could afford to take a family of four, I haven't had a pay rise for 3 years.
    There are loads of Paralympic tickets left, and at very reasonable prices.
    But to be fair, it is not exactly the same as watching the main olympics.
  • carly burn
    carly burn Posts: 19,459
    I've seen all the expensive tickets. But last night there were tickets appearing on the 2012 website for £20. Are they drip feeding them?
    Wondered if anyone got any?
  • daveaddick
    daveaddick Posts: 1,926
    Gld you said that MrOneLung......but you are right
  • C.Walsh'sLoveChild
    C.Walsh'sLoveChild Posts: 3,334
    Just checked the Paralympic tickets. Think we are going to go along to that. Sat night tickets for the athletics are £20
  • Salad
    Salad Posts: 10,189
    BigRedEvil said:

    You can get 100m final tickets if you have £725 to spare.

    Been looking on the website seems to be the AA rated seats which no–one can afford.

    at the wrong side of the stadium no doubt, if anyone is tempted , CHECK!

    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/9349698/London-2012-Olympics-seating-plans-reveal-poor-views-for-highest-priced-tickets.html

  • PopIcon
    PopIcon Posts: 5,970
    MrOneLung said:

    PopIcon said:

    Stig said:

    Southendaddick said:

    It's no surprise these events haven't sold out when they are asking for 455 notes for swimming on Wednesday

    Pure greed

    That's exactly what I thought. I couldn't find anything of interest for less than £100. There's no way on Earth I could afford to take a family of four, I haven't had a pay rise for 3 years.
    There are loads of Paralympic tickets left, and at very reasonable prices.
    But to be fair, it is not exactly the same as watching the main olympics.
    daveaddick said:

    Gld you said that MrOneLung......but you are right

    To be fair you've got a better chance of seeing Team GB win a Gold, we won six more than the USA in Beijing 2008 and finished second in the final medal table.

  • daveaddick
    daveaddick Posts: 1,926
    you are right Poplcon and all resepct to the participants but I just don't find it that compelling to watch....sorry that's the way it is
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,008
    Absolute disgrace. Just having a look at the eventing, which I unsuccessfully applied for. Hundreds upon hundreds of empty seats.
  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,857
    PopIcon said:

    MrOneLung said:

    PopIcon said:

    Stig said:

    Southendaddick said:

    It's no surprise these events haven't sold out when they are asking for 455 notes for swimming on Wednesday

    Pure greed

    That's exactly what I thought. I couldn't find anything of interest for less than £100. There's no way on Earth I could afford to take a family of four, I haven't had a pay rise for 3 years.
    There are loads of Paralympic tickets left, and at very reasonable prices.
    But to be fair, it is not exactly the same as watching the main olympics.
    daveaddick said:

    Gld you said that MrOneLung......but you are right

    To be fair you've got a better chance of seeing Team GB win a Gold, we won six more than the USA in Beijing 2008 and finished second in the final medal table.
    Yeah but I dont want to see someone win Paralympic gold

    I want to see sonmeone win Olympic gold.



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  • Solidgone
    Solidgone Posts: 10,210
    I might take a stroll up to the Olympic Park tomorrow and see whether there are any tickets available on the day.
  • SoundAsa£
    SoundAsa£ Posts: 22,481
    edited July 2012
    MrOneLung said:

    PopIcon said:

    MrOneLung said:

    PopIcon said:

    Stig said:

    Southendaddick said:

    It's no surprise these events haven't sold out when they are asking for 455 notes for swimming on Wednesday

    Pure greed

    That's exactly what I thought. I couldn't find anything of interest for less than £100. There's no way on Earth I could afford to take a family of four, I haven't had a pay rise for 3 years.
    There are loads of Paralympic tickets left, and at very reasonable prices.
    But to be fair, it is not exactly the same as watching the main olympics.
    daveaddick said:

    Gld you said that MrOneLung......but you are right

    To be fair you've got a better chance of seeing Team GB win a Gold, we won six more than the USA in Beijing 2008 and finished second in the final medal table.
    Yeah but I dont want to see someone win Paralympic gold

    I want to see sonmeone win Olympic gold.



    Well how nice of you....I guess disabled people aren't someone then?

  • shine166
    shine166 Posts: 13,922
    I saw 4 pages of Olympic village tickets this morning including £65 tickets to next tuesdays athletics, its back down to just 4 sessions available now but id keep checking if you really want to go.
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,008
    Solidgone said:

    I might take a stroll up to the Olympic Park tomorrow and see whether there are any tickets available on the day.

    Not on sale on the day they said on TV. You can only purchase online.

  • Solidgone
    Solidgone Posts: 10,210
    Covered End said:

    Solidgone said:

    I might take a stroll up to the Olympic Park tomorrow and see whether there are any tickets available on the day.

    Not on sale on the day they said on TV. You can only purchase online.

    I thought they said they were sorting out extra tickets and hand backs?
  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 26,857
    SoundAsa£ said:

    MrOneLung said:

    PopIcon said:

    MrOneLung said:

    PopIcon said:

    Stig said:

    Southendaddick said:

    It's no surprise these events haven't sold out when they are asking for 455 notes for swimming on Wednesday

    Pure greed

    That's exactly what I thought. I couldn't find anything of interest for less than £100. There's no way on Earth I could afford to take a family of four, I haven't had a pay rise for 3 years.
    There are loads of Paralympic tickets left, and at very reasonable prices.
    But to be fair, it is not exactly the same as watching the main olympics.
    daveaddick said:

    Gld you said that MrOneLung......but you are right

    To be fair you've got a better chance of seeing Team GB win a Gold, we won six more than the USA in Beijing 2008 and finished second in the final medal table.
    Yeah but I dont want to see someone win Paralympic gold

    I want to see sonmeone win Olympic gold.



    Well how nice of you....I guess disabled people aren't someone then?

    You are twisting it - I have not referred to the Paralympians as not being a 'someone'
    I mean that personally I dont want to see the paralympic events, I want to see Olympic event.
    The Paralympics dont hold an attraction for me.


  • Curb_It
    Curb_It Posts: 21,229
    I wish i was in Greenwich Park today. Looks fecking amazing on the telly. irritated.
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,008
    edited July 2012
    Solidgone said:

    Covered End said:

    Solidgone said:

    I might take a stroll up to the Olympic Park tomorrow and see whether there are any tickets available on the day.

    Not on sale on the day they said on TV. You can only purchase online.

    I thought they said they were sorting out extra tickets and hand backs?
    Not sure, but they did just say don't turn up if you haven't got a ticket. Purchase online only the day before.
  • Bexley Dan
    Bexley Dan Posts: 3,658
    Got 4 tickets for a total of £70 for the para olympic athletics - happy with that - can take the family, support a good cause, have a good look around at the olympic park and not feel like i've been ripped off. If we don't win a gold soon i can see the army being asked to compete soon - they've stepped in as security and spectators, why not competitors? Shooting? Boxing?, maybe a bit of discus throwing?
  • NathanPrior
    NathanPrior Posts: 3,577
    PopIcon said:



    There are loads of Paralympic tickets left, and at very reasonable prices.

    This, £10 a ticket for the Athletics, not to be sniffed at..£6 delivery charge though, ouch.

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