How to avoid overpriced items at the US Open
I know that each time I come back to the US Open, it seems like EVERYTHING is more expensive*
A: How to Save on Tennis Tickets, Meals, Souvenirs
As full disclosure for my personal opinion and review, I do not get paid a DIME by USTA nor the US Open to write my reviews. Big sporting events like to price-gouge unsuspecting tourists, so read this first before spending money at the US Open.
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I am just like you, an annual ticket member and paying patron fan who buys US Open and US Open Shop products every year. We literally pay their USTA and US Open salaries. Yet basic fans get treated like unwelcome guests?!
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| US Open cons will rob you blind if you let them... |
"Robin Hood of Tennis" - Tennis-Bargains
Maybe it is because I take pride in helping you all save money on US Open tickets and get more value from them. It seems that USTA and particularly the Media Credential staff are particularly prejudiced toward anyone who may cut into their corporate bottom line.
Ticket Upsell if you buy at the box office
From personal experience, I was once a Mini-Plan holder. Now, they even try to charge me too much for US Open ticket plans every year if I ever want to renew - NO THANKS and please stop calling! If you buy a whole series of tickets, you are on the hook for any tickets you cannot use.
The box office and ticket booth staff offer the same deals as online. Nothing special there - I found out you cannot even get Loge seats the first year you buy a FULL Plan!
Instead on you can get those same qualities Loge seats instantly. Example: I found one $150 Loge Ticket for Labor Day (Row B!) on 9/1/16. Let the other ticket subscribers make the mistake, not you. Learn from us.
Sold by Fans to Fans. Cut out the Box Office...the ticket counter and sales reps are not your friends when they try to sell you the worst seats at the highest prices. Don't let them get away with it!
Compared to those who offer no useful tips/info about where to sit, and they get paid a salary to rip fans off?? No thanks.
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| Reference: https://wallethub.com/blog/us-open-tennis-stats/5935/ |
How to Save Money on Food and Beverages at US Open
Ummm - don't buy inside unless desperate or need to lighten your wallet?
Drink Prices: $3.50 for water to $12 beer.
Tip: You're allowed to bring factory-sealed beverages in (or just an empty plastic clear water bottle to refill at one of the many fountains near the restrooms).
Food and beverages are way too overpriced - eat outside instead!
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| $17+ Crepes this year! Wow, and it's Not even a full meal. |
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| I saw many ball kids getting pizza from Neapolitan. So maybe that's an ok try? |
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Typical US Open Food and Prices! I got an over-priced and under-cooked chicken*
Tip: Save $5.50; bring in a sealed plastic bottle (Water or Gatorade) |
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Instead, I recommend going just outside the East Gates.
$9 for a whole meal! Great Eats! Much cheaper* |
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Check out the tennis practice courts
while enjoying your Wings! |
US Open Souvenirs - Buy online right AFTER the US Open. 50%+ Off*
I know, I know...it's tempting, right? I need to buy something for my friend/family member back home. Hint: don't buy the junk and the hype. Unless it's quality stuff, you can get it much cheaper online. Plus you have to lug it around everywhere.
Better yet, just wait a bit after the US Open is over, and they sell the clothes, hats, etc., at pennies to the dollar, which is 50%+ off every year.
If you have to shop, and rather not carry all of it around. Get it at
USOpenShop.com with promo code
USTAM344 to save $15 off $50.
Yeah it used to be a straight $15 OFF but USTA is greedy like that after I started ordering towels for $5 net :-P Probably if I didn't share the code as a referral, I could have kept using it.
Oh well, better to give than to receive :)
