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Old 31-01-2012, 12:27 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Watching cricket this summer in England without taking out a second mortgage.
Hi all... so, after this calculation (for two people, vs South Africa):

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Crappiest seats - £100 or Reasonable seats - £180
Food/drink - £30 (conservative!)
Train tickets - £90

Total = £220/£300
I have sadly decided against the Lord's ballot this year. I consider myself lucky enough to potentially be able to afford it, but thinking what else I can do with this kind of money - especially given I know who crappy the crappy seats are - it's just not going to be worth it.

So... I was wondering... what is the best way to watch cricket for a decent price next summer? Anyone got any thoughts/suggestions? I'm wondering if there's anything 'off the beaten track' as it were - or something a bit different - that anyone has enjoyed before.

I'm in East Anglia/the South East, BTW.
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Old 31-01-2012, 12:36 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Just thinking, how expensive are tickets for Old Trafford likely to be in 2013?
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Old 31-01-2012, 01:49 PM   #6 (permalink)
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The other option you have is to become a day trader. Earn some quick cash.
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Old 31-01-2012, 01:51 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Old 31-01-2012, 02:02 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Just thinking, how expensive are tickets for Old Trafford likely to be in 2013?
Not sure, but we've got best category seats for £60 a head for the Australian ODI this time.

Mind you that can be no guide, tickets for the India game at Edgbaston last year £35, for same seat and Windies £60 this year.
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Mind you that can be no guide, tickets for the India game at Edgbaston last year £35, for same seat and Windies £60 this year.
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I thought that. Behind the bowlers arm as well (which made the £35 such a bargain)

I wonder if one being a Wednesday (India) and one a Friday makes a difference? Still £48 for day 1 tickets though!
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I suppose the better the opposition, the higher the price.
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If you had decent sized grounds it wouldn't be an issue.
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If you had decent sized grounds it wouldn't be an issue.
Yeah, it would. Twickers holds 82k and they still cut your balls off.

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