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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 7 Apr 16:15
I heard a report on the radio that a round-trip train ticket between Boston and Foxborough, where the Gillette Stadium is, will be 80 dollars during the WC compared with the normal fare of 20 dollars! There seemed to be no reason for the increase other than blatant profiteering. Car parking fees seemed to be equally exorbitant.
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Topic Originator: Connor560
Date: Tue 7 Apr 16:54
May have been the Gillette Stadium that I read about that match day parking was $200!
C'mon Ye Pars!
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Topic Originator: Johan_Cruyff
Date: Tue 7 Apr 17:11
Ive seen the same reports over this side of the pond wee_eck
I live in Atlanta and the MARTA system here is getting an upgrade for WC and likely charging $25 when the price is usually $5 - Its a total disgrace
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Topic Originator: pacifist
Date: Tue 7 Apr 18:09
Everything doubles or triples in cities where the games are. The same happened in Germany.
What you do is stay outwith the main city.
We will be in Salem. And others are elsewhere.
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Topic Originator: SusieQ
Date: Tue 7 Apr 18:12
There was at least free matchday transport in Germany.
Never felt ripped off at any point during the Euros.
This time it`s fleece, fleece, fleece fans at every turn, then times it by 10 😡
COME ON YE PARS!
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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69
Date: Tue 7 Apr 18:21
Staying in Medford and getting a pre-booked Uber into Boston city centre for about $20 per person return.
This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 7 Apr 18:26
Foxborough is 22 miles from Boston though!
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Tue 7 Apr 19:01
Quote:
Sacktheref69, Tue 7 Apr 18:21
Staying in Medford and getting a pre-booked Uber into Boston city centre for about $20 per person return.
Make sure you leave in plenty time. Apparently can take Upto 4 hours in game day.
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Topic Originator: Jimmy riddell
Date: Tue 7 Apr 19:35
Staying near Providence RI. It’s actually closer to Foxboro.
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Tue 7 Apr 19:42
Quote:
pacifist, Tue 7 Apr 18:09
Everything doubles or triples in cities where the games are. The same happened in Germany.
What you do is stay outwith the main city.
We will be in Salem. And others are elsewhere.
Paid £30 for unlimited travel on regional trains/trams for the whole week in Germany, and the ICE trains were booked in advance at fairly decent prices, and if your booked one didnt show/broke down/delayed, you got free travel by any means to get to your destination.
Their trains may have had issues during the Euros, but compared to what this is looking like its night and day.
The travel by train to stadium in Foxborough is reportedly limited to 20k as well, whilst the car parks hold about half that - 30k fans travelling 25 miles out on buses will be fun.
Gutted to not be there, but also slightly glad to be avoiding this mess.
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Topic Originator: Fargo
Date: Tue 7 Apr 20:11
For the Haiti game we booked the Boston Common Coach… I’d read that the train station at Gillette could turn into a scrum after games.
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Topic Originator: pars no1
Date: Tue 7 Apr 20:17
we have hired a private bus and driver for the day. picking us up in providence going to boston for the day then sorting a tailgate party at the stadium. them taking us back to providence. nae cheap $160 each but cheaper than public transport for the day
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Topic Originator: parsmad68
Date: Tue 7 Apr 20:38
There is a group of school buses hired from Providence. 17 at last count and much cheaper option. Not sure if you have seen this?
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Topic Originator: pars no1
Date: Tue 7 Apr 20:52
yeah seen that. But we have organised a boat party in Boston pre match
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Topic Originator: Parsfangaz
Date: Wed 8 Apr 00:12
Quote:
wee eck, Tue 7 Apr 16:15
I heard a report on the radio that a round-trip train ticket between Boston and Foxborough, where the Gillette Stadium is, will be 80 dollars during the WC compared with the normal fare of 20 dollars! There seemed to be no reason for the increase other than blatant profiteering. Car parking fees seemed to be equally exorbitant.
Did you expect it to be any different, if so more fool you.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Wed 8 Apr 00:39
I`m not going so I didn`t really have any expectations. I was simply passing on some info which I thought might be of interest.
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Wed 8 Apr 16:29
Good luck staying in Salem, I take it you`re not a Stephen King fan. I`d avoid Portland and Castle Rock too. You should be safe in Derry though, the big freaky dude is in hibernation. I wouldn`t risk it however as he might sense the added activity and wake up for a snack or two🤡 .
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: Par
Date: Wed 8 Apr 17:26
Topic Originator: pars no1
Date: Tue 7 Apr 20:52
yeah seen that. But we have organised a boat party in Boston pre match
Is this a ticketed event if so how much and what are the details
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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69
Date: Wed 8 Apr 21:00
Booking an Uber from Boston city centre to the stadium and back to Medford for $20 each was a brilliant call. I`ve seen some people are being charged $80 for train tickets from Boston Centre and back.
This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.
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Topic Originator: Paralex
Date: Wed 8 Apr 22:19
I remember being at an England v Scotland game at Wembley where Scotland fans were being charged double for a hot dog. A group of Scotland fans didn`t take kindly to the extortion so I witnessed the hot dog stall being turned upside down. I`m not endorsing the sentiment but I can understand the sense of outrage.
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Topic Originator: pars no1
Date: Wed 8 Apr 22:31
Quote:
Sacktheref69, Wed 8 Apr 21:00
Booking an Uber from Boston city centre to the stadium and back to Medford for $20 each was a brilliant call. I`ve seen some people are being charged $80 for train tickets from Boston Centre and back.
Apparently they change their prices for match days. I’d keep an aye on that just incase
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Wed 8 Apr 22:32
Quote:
Paralex, Wed 8 Apr 22:19
I remember being at an England v Scotland game at Wembley where Scotland fans were being charged double for a hot dog. A group of Scotland fans didn`t take kindly to the extortion so I witnessed the hot dog stall being turned upside down. I`m not endorsing the sentiment but I can understand the sense of outrage.
Happened Wembley 73 or 75 as well, can`t remember which but was a similar scenario!
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Topic Originator: Playup_Pompey
Date: Thu 9 Apr 10:03
"Apparently they change their prices for match days. I’d keep an aye on that just incase"
dont think its a "matchday" specific thing more a supply and demand thing
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Topic Originator: dafc
Date: Thu 9 Apr 13:01
We are in Salem too for 2 nights, in for Morrocco match, just be heading to fanzone in Boston
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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69
Date: Thu 9 Apr 14:15
For anyone considering the Uber option, we’re planning to get picked up from Boston South Station and dropped off at Chic-fil-A near Gillette Stadium. We’ll then meet at a pickup from there back to our accommodation around 40 minutes after full time.
I agree it will come down to supply and demand. If we’ve learned anything from the World Cup experience so far, it’s that America will stop at nothing to squeeze as much cash out of it as possible.
This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.
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Topic Originator: Bamba-Daft
Date: Thu 9 Apr 14:58
American sport has been like that for a long time tbf. Squeeze as much cash out of punters as possible, remember seeing car parks charging $200 for parking for the Super Bowl etc
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Thu 9 Apr 15:06
Quote:
Johan_Cruyff, Tue 7 Apr 17:11
Ive seen the same reports over this side of the pond wee_eck
I live in Atlanta and the MARTA system here is getting an upgrade for WC and likely charging $25 when the price is usually $5 - Its a total disgrace
It isnt a disgrace, it is capitalism.
Tens of millions of working class people throughout the world enable it over and over againand complain when they realise they are getting screwed.
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Thu 9 Apr 16:23
Quote:
dafc, Thu 9 Apr 13:01
We are in Salem too for 2 nights, in for Morrocco match, just be heading to fanzone in Boston
Salem is a lovely wee place. Very, very nice. I wouldn`t bother going to the Witch museum thing. Very low budget and some of the worst wax works, I`ve seen. Laughably bad
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Topic Originator: Paralex
Date: Thu 9 Apr 22:02
1973 wee eck, England 1 Scotland 0, scorer Martin Peters. Hot dog salesman 0 Scotland fans 1.
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Topic Originator: veteraneastender
Date: Thu 9 Apr 22:04
You can always head to Fenway Park and catch the Red Sox - doubt there’ll be rip off prices for locals 🤔
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Thu 9 Apr 23:59
They`re playing the rangers. The bants will be decent, I would imagine.
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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69
Date: Fri 10 Apr 08:57
Quote:
veteraneastender, Thu 9 Apr 22:04
You can always head to Fenway Park and catch the Red Sox - doubt there’ll be rip off prices for locals 🤔
We have tickets for red sox ($25) and marlins ($15).
This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.
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Topic Originator: kelty_par
Date: Fri 10 Apr 09:28
"It isnt a disgrace, it is capitalism."
When they say one thing then do another, that is a disgrace, whichever system is in use. The bsod book talked about affordable public transport, park and ride facilities, multiple low cost car parks near the venues, etc. That is no longer happening. People who have bought category kne tickets (seemingly the best although due to America`s obsession with being front row despite if affording the worst view) are now finding out there is going to be an extra super-dooper Category One ticket. There was talk of free fan zones in the host cities, they are now going to be ticketed events with fees to get in. They talked about welcoming the World and having a carnival atmosphere. How is that working out?
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Topic Originator: veteraneastender
Date: Fri 10 Apr 19:51
"We have tickets for red sox ($25) and marlins ($15)."
A family friend did contract work for the owner of the Marlins, during their inaugural year in the majors we got best seats in the house (Miami Dolphins stadium) for a game v Colorado Rockies also in their debut season.
A bit different from EEP !!!
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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69
Date: Sat 11 Apr 07:20
It looks like a really cool stadium, although I don’t think they are well supported. They are performing the best out of the four teams we are going to see so far, but since they play so many games, this could change before we actually fly out.
This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.
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Topic Originator: veteraneastender
Date: Sat 11 Apr 08:52
If you are in the cheaper seat bleachers for a daytime game wear a long sleeve top - or plenty sun cream etc. Can get very hot in the summer.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Fri 17 Apr 22:23
30 minute train journey from Manhattan to Metlife Stadium, NJ, will cost 150 dollars during the WC. It`s usually 12.90.
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