2010 Ticket Information - Page 5

mr.x · #81 Posted **Dec 10, 2008, 10:39 PM**

I ordered $3,900....got charged for only $196.

twoNeurons · #82 Posted **Dec 10, 2008, 10:51 PM**

If you log in at Vancouver2010 you can see what your tickets bought.

Remember to include the fees when you're calculating.

End up getting just ladies short program figure skating. Wife will be happy.

mr.x · #83 Posted **Dec 10, 2008, 10:54 PM**

Unfortunately, I only ended up with men's ice hockey in downtown on the 18th

Smooth · #84 Posted **Dec 10, 2008, 11:00 PM**

Alright... I messed around with my numbers and I figure that I got men's snowboard halfpipe, a speed skating final, and either the snowboarder cross or a preliminary hockey match.

My maximum possible order was $2803.

EDIT: I just got access to the site and I was right with my number crunching... I got preliminary men's hockey, men's snowboard halfpipe and ladies' 1500m speed skating final.

Spikester · #85 Posted **Dec 10, 2008, 11:22 PM**

I got a rock. Three packages requested (with alternates for each), zero allocated.

sacrifice333 · #86 Posted **Dec 11, 2008, 12:43 AM**

I got a lump of coal too.

Two OEP's each with alternates, no dice.

Mens & Womens Ice Hockey Finals with cascading, no dice.

No dice.

vanlaw · #87 Posted **Dec 11, 2008, 12:47 AM**

I got a big lump of coal - total request was $6500 - got nothing (requested opening ceremonies x4, and mens hockey gold, bronze and both semi-final games each x4).

Email:

Ticket allocations for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games are now complete. To learn if you have been allocated tickets, sign in to your account and go to your My Request page.

Take advantage of the Priority Access Period by purchasing additional tickets before they are released to the general public - just in time for the holidays! See below for details on what tickets will be available during the Priority Access Period.

Priority Access Period
The Priority Access Period begins at 9:00 am (Pacific Time) Friday, December 12 and will run through to December 22. Starting Friday, sign in to your account to purchase remaining tickets on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.

Tickets available during the Priority Access Period:

Sports
o Ice hockey: Various preliminary men's and women's sessions
o Curling: Various preliminary men's and women's sessions
o February 12: Ski Jumping - Men's Normal Hill Individual Qualification
o February 16: Luge - Women's Singles - Runs 3 and 4 (Final) (LG004)
o February 23: Freestyle Skiing - Ladies' Ski Cross Qualification/Final (FR006)
o February 23: Nordic Combined - Large Hill Team/Men's Team Relay (NC002)
o February 23: Bobsleigh - Women's - Runs 1 and 2 (Qualification) (BS003)
o February 26: Snowboard - Ladies' Parallel Giant Slalom Qualification/Final (SB005)
o February 27: Cross-Country Skiing - Ladies' 30 km Mass Start (CC008)
o February 28: Cross-Country Skiing - Men's 50 km Mass Start (CC009)

Ceremonies
o Vancouver Victory Ceremonies - limited availability for all 12 nights

Merchandise - only available until December 22
o Special Edition Vancouver 2010 ticketing pin and lanyard set
o Vancouver 2010 Commemorative Book at a 30 per cent discount

Sign in to your ticketing account now >>

Thank you for your interest in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

Vancouver 2010 Ticketing Team

and lump of coal:

Due to high demand, the sessions you requested were subject to a lottery and unfortunately were not allocated to you. You will have the opportunity to purchase remaining tickets during the Priority Access Period (December 12 through 22, while supplies last). This option is available exclusively to account holders who submitted a request. The Priority Access Period will not be open to the general public.

Exclusive merchandise – If you requested merchandise it has been removed from your account and you have not been charged for it. You are, however, welcome to purchase your special edition ticketing pin and lanyard/pouch set, or secure the Vancouver 2010 Commemorative Book at a 30% discount, during the Priority Access Period. Pin/lanyard sets purchased by December 17 will be delivered in time for the holidays, while supplies last.

wrenegade · #88 Posted **Dec 11, 2008, 12:54 AM**

2 "A" level tickets to men's moguls
4 "A" level for Men's Skiercross
2 "B" level for 3 Men's hockey prelim games
2 "B" level for men's hockey quarterfinal game.

Total: $1778 (I think) out of a possible ~$8200.

Choked on no short track speedskating. The family and I really wanted those. But overall I am quite happy, there are a lot of people getting some pretty bad luck out there. On the other hand, there are some super lucky people out there, one guy in my office only requested 4 tickets to the opening ceremonies and 4 to the gold medal men's hockey game. Got 4 "B" level for the hockey game.

If I am not mistaken, we have a chance at purchasing tickets again correct? We just have to go up against everyone from all over the world?

Login650 · #89 Posted **Dec 11, 2008, 12:54 AM**

I was charged yesterday and got the email notification today (only got tix for one event). Might be worth logging into your vancouver2010.ca accounts to take a look....

mr.x · #90 Posted **Dec 11, 2008, 1:02 AM**

PRIORITY ACCESS PERIOD (Dec. 12-22)

The following will be on sale during this period, in limited quantity:

Sports
o Ice hockey: Various preliminary men's and women's sessions
o Curling: Various preliminary men's and women's sessions
o February 12: Ski Jumping - Men's Normal Hill Individual Qualification (SJ001)
o February 16: Luge - Women's Singles - Runs 3 and 4 (Final) (LG004)
o February 23: Freestyle Skiing - Ladies' Ski Cross Qualification/Final (FR006)
o February 23: Nordic Combined - Large Hill Team/Men's Team Relay (NC002)
o February 23: Bobsleigh - Women's - Runs 1 and 2 (Qualification) (BS003)
o February 26: Snowboard - Ladies' Parallel Giant Slalom Qualification/Final (SB005)
o February 27: Cross-Country Skiing - Ladies' 30 km Mass Start (CC008)
o February 28: Cross-Country Skiing - Men's 50 km Mass Start (CC009)

Ceremonies
o Vancouver Victory Ceremonies - limited availability for all 12 nights

LeftCoaster · #91 Posted **Dec 11, 2008, 1:32 AM**

I didnt get a single ticked i requested.

I am shocked.

Where did all this demand for freestyle skiing and super G come from?

Something smells fishy.

mr.x · #92 Posted **Dec 11, 2008, 1:45 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeftCoaster

I didnt get a single ticked i requested.

I am shocked.

Where did all this demand for freestyle skiing and super G come from?

Something smells fishy.

60% of the 1.6-million tickets are put aside for Canadians. The remaining 40% are for the rest of the world.

Including the Victory Ceremonies, there are 2.2-million tickets worth $235-million. In total, $350-million in ticket orders came for 60% of the 1.6-million sports/ceremonies tickets (excluding Victory Ceremonies).

Adding to that, the remaining sales for 40% outside Canada has been very strong as well.

It's not unreasonable to think that it would be difficult to get tickets. Had I known it would be this difficult, I would have ordered way more.

jlousa · #93 Posted **Dec 11, 2008, 2:36 AM**

Well I didn't get anything I wanted, and there are absolutely no inside connections available in Canada.

Good thing I have connections outside Canada that can get me what I want. I do feel guilty, but only a little bit.

raggedy13 · #94 Posted **Dec 11, 2008, 2:47 AM**

Wow, I'm surprised how relatively unlucky people have been. I was annoyed I didn't get my figure skating tickets but my men's 500m final tickets at the Richmond Oval will definitely be better than nothing.

For those of you who didn't manage to get tickets, I suggest you start making new friends quick.

But seriously, I'm sure most people will know someone they can potentially score a ticket from... right? A best buddy? A girlfriend/boyfriend? A family member?

cc85 · #95 Posted **Dec 11, 2008, 5:23 AM**

requested 5800 worth, received 684 worth. had to play up the odds and aim higher than i wanted. received mens prelim hockey and mens 4 man bobsleigh runs 1 and 2

officedweller · #96 Posted **Dec 11, 2008, 5:54 AM**

Tried for both opening and closing ceremonies - got nothing - but not too unexpected given they were just C and D category requests (very limited seating (only half the upper deck at BC Place for both categories combined))

johnjimbc · #97 Posted **Dec 11, 2008, 3:12 PM**

Trying to be relieved it didn't cost anything, but still disappointed. I thought we had chosen a few things of lower demand.

I've never been that lucky on drawing or lottery type things.

I expect the other tickets will be gone super fast tomorrow.

sacrifice333 · #98 Posted **Dec 11, 2008, 3:22 PM**

Yeah, mildly thankful I don't have an $8000 charge on my Visa, but it would have been sort of awesome at the same time.

Gonna try tomorrow for tix but not really holding out too much hope.

misterchill · #99 Posted **Dec 11, 2008, 5:58 PM**

I got my first choice of 2 tickets to the 10,000 speed skating. That's the only thing I requested so I feel pretty lucky right now.

wrenegade · #**100** Posted **Dec 11, 2008, 6:10 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr.x2

60% of the 1.6-million tickets are put aside for Canadians. The remaining 40% are for the rest of the world.

I was unaware those other 40% were already on sale. As Canadians (and eligible for the other 60%) are we excluded from purchasing tickets the way the rest of the world does? I'd love to try and get more tickets, even if I have to pay more, enter a lottery thing again or whatever.