World Cup tickets - Russia 2018 (1 Viewer)

Otis

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I know it is a bit of a way ahead, but my wife's family are saying that tickets are already on sale for matches in Volgograd.

My question is, do you think if they buy some up now (only £15, so very cheap) that they will be able to sell them on for a few extra quid when the WC begins?

Guessing there is a big demand for WC tickets, at least certainly for some games.

My wife's family are not that well off over there and are just asking if this might be an opportunity to make a few quid.

Anyone have an experience of this sort of thing? Am guessing CJ is my man, but there maybe others on here who have had experience of buying tickets for WC finals too.
 

CJ_covblaze

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Sorry if I'm not much use. In the past I've got my tickets through the FA, UEFA and FIFA for tourneys. Haven't really had much experience buying though other channels. Bought a few for Champions League, foreign league and Europa League games through Seatwave, Viagogo, etc.

For that price it could be worth buying. Just be aware that this World Cup may well be a low demand affair. It'll sell out but there won't be the huge numbers there like this summer. Despite that even for the Wales game which was the second biggest game of the group stage, tickets were knocking around for as low as 50€ in the end.

In 2012 tickets were going online for hundreds over face value. We struggled to get rid over there and virtually gave tickets away for the semis and I was offered genuine tickets for the final for $20.

However... Having said all of the above the cheapest tickets for non Russian residents are going to cost a bomb. If you've spent 15 quid and a France, Germany, Moldova, Lithuania, San Marino or Scotland (OK a bit too far with the last one) fan has the choice of giving UEFA 150 or you 50...
 
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Otis

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Cheers, CJ.

Guess it depends on which teams Volgograd get too.

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M&B Stand

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I know it is a bit of a way ahead, but my wife's family are saying that tickets are already on sale for matches in Volgograd.

My question is, do you think if they buy some up now (only £15, so very cheap) that they will be able to sell them on for a few extra quid when the WC begins?

Guessing there is a big demand for WC tickets, at least certainly for some games.

My wife's family are not that well off over there and are just asking if this might be an opportunity to make a few quid.

Anyone have an experience of this sort of thing? Am guessing CJ is my man, but there maybe others on here who have had experience of buying tickets for WC finals too.


If they're planning on buying them to tout at a profit, I hope Volgograd gets Iran vs Togo.
 

Otis

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If they're planning on buying them to tout at a profit, I hope Volgograd gets Iran vs Togo.
Would hardly call it touting. I don't think they are setting themselves as unscrupulous touts trying to milk people for money. They simply saw tickets being sold really cheaply and thought it might be an idea to buy a few in advance.

Might seem like touting, but they really aren't trying to be dishonest or unscrupulous and they wouldn't charge the earth for tickets like some would.

They are also looking to put fans up, as they have a spare flat in Volgograd, which they use for visitors.
 

Otis

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It all came about with them asking if any of my friends on the football forum might want tickets.

I quickly corrected them I said I don't have any friends.
 

M&B Stand

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Buying tickets with the sole intention of selling them at a profit is touting mate.

Although, I've used touts to buy tickets in the past to be fair so I'm probably a hypocrite.
 

Otis

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Buying tickets with the sole intention of selling them at a profit is touting mate.

Although, I've used touts to buy tickets in the past to be fair so I'm probably a hypocrite.
Yeah, get that. I would just say they are not setting themselves up to make lots of money, just to help people out.

Pretty much against the whole ethos of the standard ticket tout I would say, which is just to make a shed load of money with no thought for the punter.
 

Sick Boy

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Buying tickets with the sole intention of selling them at a profit is touting mate.

Although, I've used touts to buy tickets in the past to be fair so I'm probably a hypocrite.

Fair play to them for trying to overcome their poverty and making a few quid from those who probably have too much compared to some in the world.
 

M&B Stand

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Fair play to them for trying to overcome their poverty and making a few quid from those who probably have too much compared to some in the world.

I suppose after decades of soviet communist oppression you can't blame Russians for using a bit of good old fashioned capitalism, to like you say, make a few bob. Like Lady T famously said, you can't buck the market!

Not sure about those you refer to as having too much, surely them that are minted will book the prawn sandwich seats well in advance. It's those that save for 4 years to do a World Cup trip that'll be more likely sniffing around for spares outside the ground.
 

SBAndy

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Worth doing and then selling on Viagogo prior to the match. If it's a fairly small-time game, sell them as soon as the game is announced as more people will be looking to buy before they go on sale via the FAs. If it's a big one (think England v Wales at the Euros) hold out til about 2 weeks before the match. I paid £320 for a €25 face value ticket for that match, and literally bought it the week before. They were at as much as £450 prior to that.
 

CCFC88

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Worth doing and then selling on Viagogo prior to the match. If it's a fairly small-time game, sell them as soon as the game is announced as more people will be looking to buy before they go on sale via the FAs. If it's a big one (think England v Wales at the Euros) hold out til about 2 weeks before the match. I paid £320 for a €25 face value ticket for that match, and literally bought it the week before. They were at as much as £450 prior to that.

They soon come down though, I went to el Classico last year and the prices were through the roof two weeks before, the day before I managed to buy front row seats off viagogo for what it would cost me to go to an Arsenal match.
 

Otis

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I know it is a bit of a way ahead, but my wife's family are saying that tickets are already on sale for matches in Volgograd.

My question is, do you think if they buy some up now (only £15, so very cheap) that they will be able to sell them on for a few extra quid when the WC begins?

Guessing there is a big demand for WC tickets, at least certainly for some games.

My wife's family are not that well off over there and are just asking if this might be an opportunity to make a few quid.

Anyone have an experience of this sort of thing? Am guessing CJ is my man, but there maybe others on here who have had experience of buying tickets for WC finals too.
Okay, so Volgograd got England's opening game.

My wife's family now can no longer get match tickets, but her sister is a tour guide and if anyone who is going wants any helps with hotels and sights and places to eat and drink just let me know. I am happy to pass on my sister in law's details. She speaks excellent English.
 

Ashdown

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They won't lose out will they at that price you would think. All that said as an England fan I wouldn't go anyway near the place as the Neanderthals in Russia really are seeing it as some sort of invasion and a chance to beat the shit out of Westerners !
 

CJ_covblaze

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They won't lose out will they at that price you would think. All that said as an England fan I wouldn't go anyway near the place as the Neanderthals in Russia really are seeing it as some sort of invasion and a chance to beat the shit out of Westerners !

It may get a bit dicey at times but I feel much better about going now someone who shall remain unnamed from this forum is going to give Vladimir and his lads a good hiding.
 

skyblue025

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I can tell you in Brazil there were England fans spending $750 for a ticket which was about £500 at the time. There were other games that were less than 3/4 full.
 

CJ_covblaze

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I can tell you in Brazil there were England fans spending $750 for a ticket which was about £500 at the time. There were other games that were less than 3/4 full.

Difference this time is every ticket has the owners name on it and it has to match up to your fan ID or other photo ID document. It’s not worth buying through a tout as you won’t get in.
 

skyblue025

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I've ordered mine through England Supporters Club. I doubt it will be a problem as they never bother to check and if they do, they are that corrupt that a bribe will have them looking the other way.
 

CJ_covblaze

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I've ordered mine through England Supporters Club. I doubt it will be a problem as they never bother to check and if they do, they are that corrupt that a bribe will have them looking the other way.

Same here and bribery in Russia? Never!
 

CJ_covblaze

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Yup. Police especially. You might get a 'fine' for not having the right colour car mats, or for wearing a tartan scarf whilst driving.

Had plenty of experience with Soviet hitmen sorry I mean old bill.
 

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