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Level 4 Open at Perth Arena

They are getting 20% off because over 25% of the season has passed. I don't see your point lol
Why would you charge full price when there are only 10 games left ?

It's open again for tomorrow night: https://twitter.com/PerthWildcats/status/532778283973099520

The NBA circuit reference one isn't totally accurate. If you've "done the NBA circuit" you'll notice that tickets vary wildly according to the demand of each city.

The average ticket price of a Knicks game at MSG or a Lakers game at Staples for instance, is substantially higher than that of a Wizards, Pelicans or Hawks game. $30USD can get you floor seats on Stubhub for most of those teams, whereas the same amount won't get you in the door at the bigger, more established franchises like the Bulls, Knicks and Lakers, where demand is consistent regardless of on court performance.

Is there an issue with this same logic applying to the NBL? You wouldn't expect tickets to a 36ers or Crocs game to be equal to that of a Wildcats game because similar demand doesn't exist.

"So what if sheep lap up the tickets? They are still overpriced,"

FFS. No. They're not. They're more expensive than YOU PERSONALLY are willing to pay. That's it.

And even then, there's plenty of tickets available for $20. It's not as though there aren't any cheaper options. There are cheaper options, you just have to be willing to sit further back.

It's not as though sitting front row at a Lakers game is cheap either, but that's irrelevant. They're selling enough tickets to have to open up extra seating, therefore the tickets cannot possibly be overpriced as people are willing to buy them.

I can't believe you just said "it's not worth the time, effort and money" and say you pay for NBL.TV in the same sentence.

Well said, koberulz.

We sit courtside in Perth and whilst i see our seats as being expensive we are happy enough to pay as we are lucky enough to have a professionally run team in a great stadium in the city.

"Tickets are overpriced, but we all still pay it anyway."
Which means they're not overpriced.

"Too expensive for me to sit as close as I want" and "overpriced" aren't the same thing, people.

And with the renewal bonuses, the majority of the Arena (Bronze/Silver) costs under $30 a game across the season with a membership.

The pricing in Perth is pretty on par with other sporting codes and venues.

On my membership (bronze) my tickets work out to $25 a game. Good seats and view, you can't say that's overpriced. Nickel are only $20 adults, even less on the membership. Those can afford to pay the more expensive tickets don't have a problem filling out the gold, silver, platinum etc. I have no problems forking out those prices and will most likely upgrade my seating to silver or gold next year.

^ nek minit $140 singlets.

Tickets are overpriced, but we all still pay it anyway. Ticket prices around the league should be set by the NBL .. not the teams. THe only prices Teams should be able to set are Membership prices and merchandise prices.

"Overpriced imo"
Two sellouts in three games says otherwise.

@NBL Fan: Yes, level four is only opened up once the rest of the stadium gets close to a sellout.

Someone on another forum mentioned Jervis was out with a broken thumb....anyone else heard this ?

Do they only open up the fourth level when they sell a certain amount of tickets?

Basketball Australia is pleased to announce the 16 athletes selected for the Opals team that will tour China and Europe in May.

The team was selected following a successful training camp at the Australian Institute of Sport from April 2-5 and includes 2008/09 Women's National Basketball League MVP Rohanee Cox and fellow Olympians Emma Randall and Alicia Poto.

Team for China Series
Alicia Poto, Kathleen MacLeod, Rohanee Cox, Abby Bishop, Elyse Penaluna, Samantha Richards, Carly Wilson, Liz Cambage, Marianna Tolo, Eva Afeaki, Deanna Smith, Emma Randall.
Head Coach: Carrie Graf
Assistant Coaches: Karen Dalton & Michele Timms
Manager: Renae Maycock
Physio: Rachael McAlister
Dr. Sandra Mejak

Team for Europe series
Alicia Poto, Kathleen MacLeod, Rohanee Cox, Abby Bishop, Elyse Penaluna, Marianna Tolo, Eva Afeaki, Deanna Smith, Hollie Grima, Emma Randall, Jenna O'Hea, Renae Camino, Natalie Hurst.
Head Coach: Carrie Graf
Assistant Coaches: Cheryl Chambers, Peter Buckle
Manager: Renae Maycock
Physio: Rachael McAlister

In China the World Champion Opals will compete against the world number five-ranked Chinese women's team in a three game series on May 15, 17 and 19; their first appearance with Head Coach Carrie Graf at the helm.

Following the China series the team will travel to Europe for a camp in Varese, Italy from May 20-23.

The Opals will then head to the Czech Republic to play the women's national team, ranked seventh internationally, in two games on May 25-26.

A friendly game against Hungary (world ranking - 24) on May 28 in Paris will be a warm up for an international tournament in the city from May 29-31, where the Australians will compete against the Czech Republic, Hungary and host nation France (world ranking - eight).