Anyone got it? Also is it worth it? What do you get from it?
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AO Membership?
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Yep, I signed up the other day, but this (for some reason) is the first year I've ever got it. I was a bit sick of getting online as early as possible for tickets only to find the good ones taken.
I got the 2nd tier membership which, on top of all the basics, guarantees you access to the final 5 sessions, you beauty!
I got the 2nd tier membership which, on top of all the basics, guarantees you access to the final 5 sessions, you beauty!
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Yep, I signed up the other day, but this (for some reason) is the first year I've ever got it. I was a bit sick of getting online as early as possible for tickets only to find the good ones taken.
I got the 2nd tier membership which, on top of all the basics, guarantees you access to the final 5 sessions, you beauty!
What does that mean you get first acess to tickets for the final 5 days?
Yep, that's how I understand it.
You also get two ground passes and a program (amongst others), so that right there is $75 in value. The standard membership was $80, with the access to pre-sale tickets, I think it's great.
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Hmmm might have to get on board. Is there a members section only where you can sit aswell?
I'm not sure. But I'm wondering whether those awesome padded seats in the front few rows of Hisense are for AO members. Possibly for corporates or sponsors, but not sure. The 3rd tier of membership gets you lower bowl access to the final 5 sessions, now I'm not sure whether that is lower rows or just generally lower bowl. I wasn't fussed though as I wouldn't really care where I sit if I'm seeing semi's/final.
I was a 'Game' level member for the couple of years I lived in Melbourne.
The 'Game' membership is excellent value if you can make a few daytime sessions - $80 for a two week ground pass and a whole lot of odds and ends.
The 'Set' level membership has always seemed like a bit of a ripoff to me - $30 more, and the only difference is that you get guaranteed access to tickets for the last 5 sessions. But 'Game' level members already get access to presale for all sessions, so if you really want to go to a particular match then it's rare you miss out anyway.
'Match' level membership gets you guaranteed access to lower level seats for the final five sessions, which I can see the attraction in for some people. But at more than twice the price of the basic 'Game' membership I couldn't justify it. The idea of shelling out almost $100 extra, just for the ability to purchase tickets that already cost hundreds of dollars, really rankled.
P.S. - The padded seats are for corporate entertainment.
The 'Game' membership is excellent value if you can make a few daytime sessions - $80 for a two week ground pass and a whole lot of odds and ends.
The 'Set' level membership has always seemed like a bit of a ripoff to me - $30 more, and the only difference is that you get guaranteed access to tickets for the last 5 sessions. But 'Game' level members already get access to presale for all sessions, so if you really want to go to a particular match then it's rare you miss out anyway.
'Match' level membership gets you guaranteed access to lower level seats for the final five sessions, which I can see the attraction in for some people. But at more than twice the price of the basic 'Game' membership I couldn't justify it. The idea of shelling out almost $100 extra, just for the ability to purchase tickets that already cost hundreds of dollars, really rankled.
P.S. - The padded seats are for corporate entertainment.
Yeah, but 'allocation exhausted' appears awfully quickly if you try and get them on the first morning.
How annoying are those women who hover and just tell everyone off for sitting there, even though the corporates left hours ago.
Quite. Corporate entertainment is such a waste of good seats. They spend more time eating and hobnobbing than they do actually watching the tennis.
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I think so. At least, that used to be the case.
EDIT: I looked it up on the website. Now you only get 2x 1 day passes. That's pretty lame.
EDIT: I looked it up on the website. Now you only get 2x 1 day passes. That's pretty lame.
Gaffanator
All Australian
Definatley worth while getting it. Just get a basic one as long as you get on early enough you'll get tickets to the finals. The members lounge is pretty g certainly better than eating the crap food the tennis has to offer
Just got myself gun tickets for Mon-Thu in Hisense. One day is a bit to the side...of course, but three days are brilliant, and I'm in row N which is only a couple from the bottom. I could've kept trying to get all four days in the same great spot but I always hate removing quality tickets in case I can't get them back. Looks like my AO membership paid off.
In the process of trying to get Mon-Thu in RLA, but they keep giving me the exact same spot, year after year. Surely they can offer me something better?
One day is a bit to the side...of course, but three days are brilliant, and I'm in row N which is only a couple from the bottom. I could've kept trying to get all four days in the same great spot but I always hate removing quality tickets in case I can't get them back. Looks like my AO membership paid off.In the process of trying to get Mon-Thu in RLA, but they keep giving me the exact same spot, year after year. Surely they can offer me something better?
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Just got myself gun tickets for Mon-Thu in Hisense.
In the process of trying to get Mon-Thu in RLA, but they keep giving me the exact same spot, year after year. Surely they can offer me something better?
IMO Hisense it better value then RLA. You get to see 4 matches. Yeah RLA you will get to see Nadal, Federer Djokovic but i think Hisense usally has entertaining matches rather then all straight sets matches. Also is tickets on sale to the oublic yet or just members?
Exactly mate, much better value I reckon. Hisense series package is not only cheaper (by like $50+), but as you said you get 4 matches vs 3, and often better matches not just the top seeds destroying their opponents. I'm only looking to get a RLA as I desperately want to see Djokovic, but I might just buy a Monday single session as I think the AO always opens with their defending champs on Day 1 right?
Tickets are just on sale to members at the moment, go on sale to the public start of October I think.
matt_897
Premium Platinum
Got the membership the other day as well, trying to decide which days to go, defiantely want to see if i can get a ticket for the final, see what crappy seat I can get.
PiesFan87
Senior List
Still worth getting a membership? I'm not really looking to go to the second week, basically wouldn't mind some first week packages and hopefully still some good seats.
I got my membership in January and get the new level of membership. While it was expensive, it does serve a purpose. I got mostly lower sections at the Aust Open. Getting the tickets in August is ok too, but sending a fax what the hell are they thinking!!!
I just want to see Nadal and I will see Nadal. Not really interested in Hisense Arena anymore. I like to see the top players at Hisense, but its impossible to cater for Nadal, Federer and Williams there.
I just want to see Nadal and I will see Nadal. Not really interested in Hisense Arena anymore. I like to see the top players at Hisense, but its impossible to cater for Nadal, Federer and Williams there.
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Ok so i just brough a game membership for next year. And i was going to buy the Hisens series package for $187.90 for Monday-Thursday. I only plan on going Monday-Friday the first week. Is it worth getting the membership then?
