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Anyone going to try and get 2012 Olypmics tickets?

15 January 2011, 22:01

Opening in March I think. Not sure how it works but I'm going to try for

Opening Ceremony
Mens 100m Final
Womens Pole Vault Final

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15 January 2011, 22:11

Originally posted by moorfield View Post

Opening in March I think. Not sure how it works but I'm going to try for

Opening Ceremony
Mens 100m Final
Womens Pole Vault Final

I am registered and I think they become available around 15-Mar.

Not sure what I am going to try for yet.
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15 January 2011, 23:17

No.

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15 January 2011, 23:27

Mens' 100m final is the most expensive isn't it, £hundreds per ticket for <10s of action?

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15 January 2011, 23:45

Originally posted by moorfield View Post

Anyone going to try and get 2012 Olypmics tickets?

No.

Originally posted by moorfield View Post

Opening in March I think.

15th March. Link.

Sports fans will have six weeks to decide which event they want to attend before making a final submission.

There are 6.6m tickets available and applications will close on 26 April, with all oversubscribed sessions being allocated via a ballot.

Q&A: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-12181583

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16 January 2011, 00:48

I am going to buy a few thousands of tickets, then sell then half price.

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16 January 2011, 22:39

I was thinking of getting some, one in a lifetime etc, not interested in the opening ceremony or 100m though, will look at some of the other events, I am not going to pay stupid money though.

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16 January 2011, 22:51

Mmmm.

Actually think I will get tickets. My old mum went in (1948) so thinking about it, might be a good present.

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17 January 2011, 07:48

I worked for Auntie Beeb during the late 80's and 90's and went out to Barcelona for the Olympics. My press pass got me in to all arenas so, when I had a hour break, I walked from the IBC to nearby venues. Although the stadium had to be done a couple of times, I found myself going back to see the fencing on 5 or 6 occassions.

I would definitely suggest going to see at least something, even if it's not something you'd consider watching on TV. Any sporting event has a much better atmosphere when your a physically there and not sat in your armchair at home.

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