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disposable/plastic binoculars for the olympics?
Sorry, this will be the first big large-capacity event I've been to, apologies if this is a dumb question. Can I get disposable or cheap binoculars anywhere? What should I be looking for (we've got seats in block 249 in the olympic stadium ie a long way away from the action). Or should I just not bother with the binoculars…
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Swapping event tickets inside Olympic Park
Just a thought about the possibility of swapping games events tickets once inside the park... Firstly, could anyone confirm if it is possible to leave and then re-enter an event eg Hockey (but stay in the park)? For example, could you watch one hockey match then go out for a snack and then re-enter to watch the second…
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Been had on my Olympics tickets
I just got my Olympics tickets in the post. They are for diving, and having paid £95 a ticket for price category B, I thought I would have a decent view to look forward to. How wrong I was. I am at the block at the furthest end of the building at the far end of the 50m pool, and then it's still across the diving pool to…
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How can I sell my official Olympics tickets?
Dear all, I have 4 tickets for the football match between South Korea and Gabon (London Olympics 2012). Now I want to sell it, but don't know how. Could you pls advise? my sincere thanks,
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Free tickets to Hyde Park and Victoria Park events
I hope this hasn't already been posted, apologies if it has. :) If you go to www.thesun.co.uk/BTLL you can order tickets for events in Hyde Park and Victoria Park. There's live music and various attractions - there's a big wheel at Victoria Park and a zip line, but you have to pay for these. It looks as though there's big…
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CoSport ticket collection
If anyone has purchased tickets from CoSport, a word of warning - the queues at the ticket office to collect them is currently between 4 and 5 hours length! CoSport reps are trying to get the queues down by taking people's name and addresses to post the tickets out to.
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can you walk around the olympic park yet
hi all got a few days off work and was planning a trip to london with my lad, can you walk around the olympic park yet, there used to be walk tours that you had to pay for, but i was hopeing just to walk around outside all the arena's just to feel part of it, missed out on tickets my daughter wanted, and don't just want to…
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Sites to see during the Olympics - cheap bus tours
Hi all, I will be in London for two days and I am planning the sites to see. I have added a link to livingsocial referal thread where you get £5 off and there is a open top tour of London at night for £8. http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?p=54662197#post54662197 Is anyone planning to visit Windsor/Outside…
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Torch relay - how in advance should we arrive
I'd like any advice on how early to turn up to bag my pitch to wait to see the torch on its relay next week. Has anyone done it?:o Do you go an hour or 3 hours before etc! I need to take a few deck chairs for 3 less able to sit on whilst waiting so need to get a good spot. I'd be interested in your experiences. TIA.
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EU tickets?
Are there any sites still worth checking, or is it just the UK site at the moment? About 200 sessions available at the moment, but nothing at a price or time I want. Would like to take the kids to the diving, but £900, er, no thanks.
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London 2012 Online Shop FREE P&P
The London 2012 Online Shop are offering FREE P&P on all orders until midnight 25th July. The promotion code you need to enter at checkout is FREESHIPPING. Also if you get moneyback if you visit the shop via the following sites. Topcashback 5.05% Quidco 5% I hope this is of help to you all looking for some Olympic bargains!
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If you are going to the Olympics
I have been reading some of the terms and conditions for the olympic tickets as I wanted to check something out and I noticed That it states in section 9 tickets item 9.8' Upon request, aTicket Holder must show their Tickets and/or proof of his or her identity withappropriate Photographic Identification. Failure to do so…
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Olymics Merchandise
Where the heck do you get this stuff on the cheap. I want some official stuff. Anything really, just not 6.99 pounds for a pen.. etc.. Sainsburys have had a bit for quite some time, but it's stupidly expensive, I know it will come down in price eventually although who can say really I haven't bought much merchandise for…
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Swapping Olympic tickets
Does anyone know if it's possible to swap Olympic tickets? I have 2 tickets for handball on 30th July at 2.30......just arrived today.....unfortunately 1 is in block 202 ( £20 ticket ) and one is in block 207 ( £30 ticket ) - entirely my own fault, was getting very annoyed when trying to book! As I am going with my 13 year…
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National Rail Olympics rail ticket address change problems
I'm reaching the point where I'm at my wits end and was wondering if anyone can advise. Back in March I bought a number of train tickets for travel to the Olympics. In May, I moved house unexpectedly, and tried to get the delivery address for the tickets changed...and that's when the fun started. First of all I followed…
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Reselling Olympic dates hotel bookings?
Hi, I'm going to the Olympics on the first weekend, and had booked a central London hotel (near St Pancras) for the Saturday and Sunday night. Unbeknownst to me, my partner had - as a surprise! - booked a different hotel, one which I love but had thought was unavailable. So I'd like to get my money back on the first…
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Help with Parking 23rd July
I am hoping someone familiar with the area around the Olympic Park can help with suggestions. I am attending the technical rehearsal of the opening ceremony on the 23rd. Thought I was organised as have booked a hotel near the Stratford shopping centre. I have now discovered that all parking is now closed at the centre.…
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Reselling named tickets
I have been trying to get some tickets to take my son to the basketball or judo I got offered judo tickets ( for face value ) but they are obviously in the sellers name ( female) but my son want to go with his dad so would he have any problem using them ? Everyone I ask has a different answer !!!
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2012 Games Train Tickets
I'm trying to sort my transport into London for the games and I've seen they are doing special tickets with reduced fares. It says if you are an event ticket holder or a volunteer you can get these special fares. It doesn't say however if you need to be attending an event that day to qualify for this. Can anyone clarify if…
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London Olympics MoneySaving discussion
Hi all, This thread is to discuss the London Olympics MoneySaving guide - have you used any of the tips in it to save cash in the capital, or have you got any more info or tricks to help others save money in London? If so, just click 'reply' to post, Thanks, MSE Rose