3 Ways to Save with your Chase Card at MSG in NYC

Chase is proud to be the Marquee Partner of the Madison Square Garden Company

Below is a short list of sample Chase cardholder benefits available at MSG:

At Tennis-Bargains, we love relaxing with the free Chase VIP Lounge access at the US Open! For many years, Chase has also given away great freebies for fans in NYC.

If you are a sports and concert fan in the downtown New York area, then try to take advantage of the great Chase Deals (like Chase Preferred Seating):

Special Event Tickets with your Chase Card at MSG

Chase Cardmember Preferred Seats
Exclusively available for Chase cardholders to purchase via Ticketmaster.

For select events, Chase cardholders who purchase a Chase Preferred Seat will receive an exclusive invite to the Chase Lounge at a pre-concert reception.

To check availability for Chase Access, follow these two simple steps:

Under “Event Type”, select “Chase Cardmember Preferred Seating” in the drop-down menu.
Purchase tickets using your Chase card!

Chase Card Benefits Exclusively at Madison Square Garden

Chase VIP Lounge

The Chase Lounge is an invite-only VIP cash-bar lounge within Madison Square Garden. It is open during pre-show for select concert events.

Grab some light snacks and H'orderves before the game or concert. Relax in a very comfortable and TV-filled room with a guest. "Created for our loyal Chase customers, the Chase Lounge guests will enjoy complimentary food, beverages and other benefits that deliver a premium lounge experience."

Read more about our review experience of the Chase Lounge at the US Open.

Merchandise Offers at Team Stores

Spend $75 or more on your Chase Credit or Debit Card at MSG Team Stores or the MSG Store in Chase Square and you'll receive a $25 voucher. Merchandise valid for Knicks, Rangers and Liberty items only.

Food & Beverage Offers

Chase Meal Deals - Get $5 off select meals when you pay with your Chase credit or debit card at participating locations at Madison Square Garden.*

*Offer only redeemable by customers of Madison Square Garden during their ticketed date and time. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer is subject to availability and may be discontinued at any time. Other restrictions may apply.

Chase Weekends

For all Knicks and Rangers weekend games during the season.

Chase Cardholders can enjoy 30% off food and select merchandise throughout the concourse and at the MSG team stores.

Planning some Holiday Shopping Soon?

Get $150 Cash Back with the Chase Freedom Card Offer from Tennis Bargains

Sign up to get $150 back after completing $500 in purchases in the first 3 months. I just charge my cell phone bill, utilities, dining expenses, etc.

Additionally, get 5% Cash Back on Walmart and other Department Stores* from Oct thru Dec 2017. See Full Details Here.
The Chase card that we love is the Chase Freedom Card with no annual fees. Now is a great time to use it for the Holiday Shopping Season at department stores such as Walmart, to get 5% back*

Perfect for picking up your Groceries, Gifts and of course some Wilson Tennis Balls for just $1.97/can!

Walmart even has a new fast and easy 30-second return policy! You do not even need to bring the product back to the store, valid for online purchases too. Is this the solution for defective cans of tennis balls?

Each quarter, you can get 5% back on categories such as Resturants or Gas. See their Bonus Calendar. There is no minimum to redeem for cash back. Rewards do not expire as long as the account is open.

Tennis Traveler Bonus Tip
Tip: Use your 5% Bonus on Tennis Travel (airfare, hotels, etc) to save even more!

Bonus Tip: How-To Redeem Chase Freedom Points for Free Travel
The Chase Ultimate Rewards Points we earned this year was enough to fly free round-trip to visit Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open) and the International Tennis Hall of Fame (Dell Open), both for a week-long trip! Use the Chase Reward Portal to get up to a 25% bonus value on your points*.

Here are some more Tennis Travel Destination ideas with my pictures and reviews.

New US Open Promo Codes: Me+3 unlock and discount codes

Me+3 Promo Code for 4 Tickets (25% OFF)

Use promo code "TMNME3" to unlock

2-for-1 Tickets Promo Code when buying a Pair together

Discount valid for Sept 5-7 Sessions on Ashe Stadium
More 2-for-1 Ticket Discount Codes are available here.

Find Cheapest Prices for ANY session at US Open

Discounted tickets are usually sold by fans here, especially 1-2 days before a match!

Bookmark and check back as prices change often. Lots of people will post extra tickets for sale the night before a match.

We found last-minute tickets up to 50% OFF for a few sessions.

Also if prices are too high, check the General Admission Tickets.
Sometimes the morning of the match (up until 11 AM), you can find single tickets this way if you are lucky!

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Arthur Ashe Kids Day Tickets for $5 each (buy 2, get 2 deal)

Bring the Kids to Arthur Ashe Kids Day (Sat, Aug 26)!

Enjoy all the music, tennis and fun for just $5 per person*

Purchase 4 seats together and get 50% OFF the normal price, for limited time only*

US Open Tickets for as low as $5 (General Admission) Deal

This is an excellent deal for the family on a budget who want to see the top tennis stars at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sat, 8/26/17.

Currently, standard tickets are regularly priced at $10 and $25 when purchased at the US Open box office.

*Tip: Any extra tickets left can be sold here.

See Full Article

2 US Open Ticket Tips: why it's better to buy tickets as a pair

Always consider buying Two tickets instead of just One.
Even if you don't need both, yet...Why?

Go watch the US Open with a Friend
One of the ball kid's proud mom got an extra ticket from Tennis-Bargains last year to watch her son!

Invite a tennis friend!
Tennis is always more fun when you bring your buddy :)
We are giving away US Open tickets in pairs. Enter for a chance to win.

One Pair is almost always better than 2 Single Tickets...

It is much easier to resell when needed.
For some reason, if you cannot attend and need to get rid of the tickets.
In most cases, selling (or trading) a pair of tickets is MUCH easier than selling a single*

Greater Value when re-selling a pair of unused tickets

The biggest marketplace for US Open tickets will get the quickest buyer and best price. Otherwise, you must hope you get lucky on Craigslist or eBay with legitimate tickets.
Market research has shown that the sales price of 2 seats sold TOGETHER is usually higher than selling 2 single tickets apart, even in the same row.

US Open Tickets - Get Offer Codes & Buy One, Get One Deal

Problems with One Single Seat (Gap Seats or Splits)

Think about going to a movie theater. If you see a "one-seat gap" between two couples, it is a bit awkward and often that seat will stay empty.
Also the US Open and the movie cinema both want to minimize "wasted" empty seats.

Strategy for selling your Extra Seat if you end up with one extra single
Sell it online at TicketExchange.
This is a very easy and safe way to recoup your cost.
There are other places you can post, but often the most hassle-free way is to just input your Ticketmaster barcode.

They guarantee the transaction and deposit your money straight to a bank account. Much easier than standing outside an hour before a game to try to unload a ticket!

Buyer's Tips with BOGO (Buy One, Get One Ticket Deals)

When you purchase 2-for-1 tickets, you are already getting 50% off the box office price.
For the same standard price, you get 2 tickets instead of 1. So think of it as a way to lower your final price of your own seat.
When listing your discounted seat, you're essentially sharing the savings. It allows the next person to purchase the resold seat below retail price. Share the savings*

Tennis String Advice: tips for saving time and money

FACT: Eventually, all Racquet Strings Break or Lose Tension...
How do you keep your strings "fresh"? If you do not, then chances are you're changing your swing to compensate (aka poor technique).
Getting them sent to and from your normal tennis shop can be a hassle - gas, time and reminders.

Even if you buy your own stringing machine, you will most like spend a lot of time on stringing. One should be prepared to spend 1+ hr/racquet to learn to restring initially before one becomes better.

Yes, you can buy Tennis Strings on Amazon to put on yourself!

If you break often, consider buying a reel instead to save money.

The alternative (easy button) option was giving your string to a tennis shop. They will usually charge $10-$20 for the labor At the beginning of each new season, it is smart to get new strings with the proper tension.

If you don't restring, then tennis elbow from using dead poly strings, or simply poor performance from improper tension can be a result.

How often to restring?

The rule of thumb is to restring at least once per playing season.

If you play 4 times a week or more, then restring it at least that many times a year.

Drop-Ship Tennis Racquets - Freshly Strung with Free Delivery!

Update:
After moving to AZ, the company has announced it is closing as of Feb 2018. The concept and problems it solved for tennis players were sound, but I feel the financial model and margins of tennis stringing are still too low for mass scaling and shipping at this point in time. We wish Ryan nothing but the best for his future tennis career - an excellent USPTA coach if you ever need one in AZ.

Our Review of Rapid Racquet Repair

I was approached by the owner, Ryan. At first, I was skeptical and worried about the idea of putting my racquets in a box and mailing them. But with the Spring Season warming up, we decided to test out an interesting new tennis startup company. It offers door-to-door shipping service. Time to restring!

Free Box + Shipping for Stringing

What is Rapid Racquet Repair?
Tennis stringing in the USA with free door-to-door delivery. Watching his youtube videos, I can tell he is very dedicated to the art and growing business. Then I spoke to him in person, I knew Ryan was the real deal. He is USRSA Master Racquet Technician certified and a full-time tennis club pro.

Saving Time
If they are busy, you typically may wait up days or even up to a week for the stringer. Your tennis racquets will be absent from your bag until they are done. Also, you'll need to plan a trip out to pick them up during the shop's operating hours. With RRR, you get it delivered straight to your mailbox.

Quality
More important, is the quality of the stringing. Often at some pro shops, you may not even know if the stringer is a certified USRSA racket technician.

At most pro shops, you might get stuck with an inexperienced part-time college student that handles your racquet. Then you are at the mercy of whoever is available that day. With RRR, it's always a certified USRSA Stringing Pro.

Any regular USTA league player will tell you that before an important match, you want to *know* that your equipment won't fail you. Reliable strings for any avid tennis player are a must.

PROS:

Expert USRSA Certified Stringers Only
Avoids the Hassle of Drop-off and Pick-Ups Racquets
Very fast (1-2 days) turnaround time - especially if you live in the Mid-Atlantic (DC/VA/MD area)
Helpful "String Selector" menu option for choosing your string.