They are nosebleed seats but you can always move down to empty seats. Plus you can go watch the smaller courts action instead of staying in Arthur Ashe Stadium. It's a lot cheaper than grounds admission or a regular price ticket.
The total actually comes out to ~$18 because of the $6.50 convienice charge and Order Processing Charge(amount varies)
I'm not sure if you can move down to the empty seats, usually there are people standing there during the change through. Even in the smaller venues, they won't allow anyone to go down even if there are a lot of empty seats. YMMV
carbonfiber
Member
posted: Aug. 30, 2005 @ 10:36a
title should say $10 each plus about $8 for each order if you buy more tickets, the average per ticket price would come down but $10 is pretty misleading
myculito
Senior Member
posted: Aug. 30, 2005 @ 10:41a
klamen said: c00ld00d said: My first post..
The total actually comes out to ~$18 because of the $6.50 convienice charge and Order Processing Charge(amount varies)
Then you should change your title to reflect the total cost. This is almost 2x as much as your title, and very misleading.
Yes, title should say "plus fees" or some such, but give a guy a break, will ya? Most people already know that tickets to concerts and sports events almost always have fees. Anyone know where to buy US Open tix for less? W/o fees? I doubt it. If you were thinking about going to the early rounds, this is a hot deal. Thanks, OP!
c00ld00d
Member
posted: Aug. 30, 2005 @ 10:52a
Hey you guys try and find a better deal for US Open Tickets. $18 is a lot cheaper than $50+ for regular priced or ground admission tickets. If you go early, you can move down because its usually not full. Like I said, most of the time you will be spending it on the outer courts where the players are right in front of you.
Save $18 or whatever and dont go. You just saved even more money!
c00ld00d
Member
posted: Aug. 30, 2005 @ 10:58a
kenyee said: which days does this work for?
I believe this works for any US Open Day Session. I tried to put in the code for a day next week and it works. Some of the early days are sold out. I personally purchased 2 for this Thursday.
philipz
Senior Member
posted: Aug. 30, 2005 @ 11:01a
I've always wanted to go to the U.S. Open. To bad it's 3000 miles away.
How much do these tickets generally cost without the code?
c00ld00d
Member
posted: Aug. 30, 2005 @ 11:33a
350zguy said: is there a way to tell who may be playing on certain days? i assume not but thought i'd ask.. also, any difference between the stadiums listed? Well hard to answer that. You can check the schedule the night before to know exactly who is playing. But by then, you dont know if there are tickets left. A way you may figure out earlier is that a player usually has a match every other day. It's not always accurate and there may be some rain coming so it may affect the schedule. Differences in stadiums... different matches but you can go to all courts/stadium (any available seating except Arther Ashe where your seat is selected at purchase) with this deal.
silverarrow said: How much do these tickets generally cost without the code? It varies. The cheapest cost for a ticket is $45 + the fees mentioned.
c00ld00d said: I believe this works for any US Open Day Session. I tried to put in the code for a day next week and it works.
Tried for Monday and it didn't For you guys that can make it other days of the week, it's a bargain. Normal tix are around $50-60 for the day session and you can hang out and catch part of the night session until you leave (then you can't get in).
Don't know what the situation is nowadays, however when I lived in NYC in the mid 90's I used to go to see the US Open action. Once I knew the day's schedule and liked the players, I would simply take the train and when I got there, ignored the scalpers or the people waiting in line to pay, and simply stayed on the bridge area, looking for people who got stuck with tickets. I managed to buy cheap tickets from someone each and every time, as they were desparate to sell them. Early rounds during day time are great, as you get to see your top players, and because the crowd is thin, you can sneak your way to the Corporate Seats right behind the photographers. I managed to see playeres like Sabatini, Graff and Jim Courier and have great shots of them and great memories. I also simply stayed in the Main Stadium once a match was over, and got to see several matches for under $20. Night matches are totally different since all the yuppies come and you are likely to get kicked out (though not always). Things may have changed since, but it is well worth checking out for yourself.
pricesqueezer
Member
posted: Aug. 30, 2005 @ 11:51a
Thank you OP. This is good price for these tickets (unless you get them for free of course). Check schedule, show up early, pick up the most promising game, the best often are on side courts, don't forget to bring empty plastic bottle for water, locate water fountain, get your seat. Have a good time.
philipz said: I've always wanted to go to the U.S. Open. To bad it's 3000 miles away. same here !
wishman
Thrifty Member
posted: Aug. 30, 2005 @ 12:04p
Thanks OP! I picked up 4 tickets to the evening match on Sat(9/3). I would have loved Day Session but they were sold out for weekends. Still, for this date it's a great price. Total 71.55 with Email tickets (2.50 charge per order).
pricesqueezer said: don't forget to bring empty plastic bottle for water, locate water fountain, get your seat. Have a good time. I was at Arthur Ashe Kids Day on Saturday and I can tell you that the water from the fountains was not cold and not very tasty. I'd bring sealed plastic bottles instead.
BTW the US Open DOES allow you to bring in your own food, in small quantities. I had heard about the overpriced food, and it's true it is very expensive. But there is supposedly some stuff there that is worth trying, like the crepes ($8). Lobster Roll is $18. They also have sushi, etc ($8-12 as I recall). Of course, the only thing I bought was a $4 bottle of Snapple.
It's really amazing that they have this whole set of food stands and stores and they only get used two weeks a year. I guess they have to make all their money then!
speechless said: philipz said: I've always wanted to go to the U.S. Open. To bad it's 3000 miles away.yeah!
I second that. How far away is L.A. anyway? Isn't it something like 5,000 miles?
One of these days i'd combine a plane ticket deal with the us open ticket deal, along with some 5 star hotel deals and some broadway play deals. Then i'll go to the Big Apple and hole up for a few weeks. hehee..
ukinusa
Member
posted: Aug. 30, 2005 @ 2:10p
this is super hot...i bought 7 for 120$! i was going to pay 100$ for sunday night..that's the big day....probably agassi's last slam game...
ukinusa
Member
posted: Aug. 30, 2005 @ 2:11p
forgot to thank the OP...thanks op!
welphd
Tired Member
posted: Aug. 30, 2005 @ 2:13p
Can we get tickets for next weekend (Sept 9-11)? That's semi-finals and finals.
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oklahoma2013
New Member
posted: Oct. 31, 2005 @ 3:43p
Vinouspleasure! <<Muah>> Thanks so much for your valuable info!
MyAmex~~perhaps I could find something from the website you suggested in which to place the tickets/certificate to the Open?? Hope you get something nice in YOUR stocking!! hehe
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