I have plenty
It's not a class thing, as I pointed out plenty of those from modest backgrounds are big fans.
The real numbers in terms of TV viewing figures, attendances etc simply do not justify the media coverage. Look them up (and that "4 billion people watch the tournament" is a huge lie as well - technically the potential viewer reach through international coverage is 4 billion... Big difference).
And ticket prices are ludicrous in anyone's book. 85 quid for the final I'd understand, but the minimum price for that is hundreds (with the exception of a few token tickets that are less). Even tickets for mismatches and unattractive fixtures between tiny nations are too high.
Plenty of people seem willing to pay the high prices, though, so what do I know.
Posted By: Sellbydave on September 14th 2015 at 12:09:42
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- Most expensive major sports tournament ever (Other Sports) - SCC 28, Sep 14, 11:33:55
- Yes but ...if you take off VAT and realigne those figures.... (Other Sports) - yellowman, Sep 14, 12:30:46
- It's rudiculous (Other Sports) - Sellbydave, Sep 14, 12:00:29
- bit like cricket really (n/m) (Other Sports) - Ralf Scrampton, Sep 14, 13:24:12
- Would you like some vinegar (Other Sports) - Old Git, Sep 14, 12:03:24
- I have plenty (Other Sports) - Sellbydave, Sep 14, 12:09:42
- isnt formuler one more expensive? (Other Sports) - Tombs, Sep 14, 11:54:28
- cheapest ticket for the abu dhabi do formuler one is GB?225. for the qualifying. ffs (Other Sports) - Tombs, Sep 14, 12:00:05
- I'll come with you if you're paying? (Other Sports) - Jumbo1, Sep 14, 12:41:06
- if i ever did got to a grand pricks i'd go to the belgian one and i'd take you of course (Other Sports) - Tombs, Sep 14, 12:57:06
- ok Belljam it is then - can't wait x (n/m) (Other Sports) - Jumbo1, Sep 14, 13:03:38
- dubbin up your lederhosen and get your clogs polished, lets do this (Other Sports) - Tombs, Sep 14, 13:11:13
- ok Belljam it is then - can't wait x (n/m) (Other Sports) - Jumbo1, Sep 14, 13:03:38
- if i ever did got to a grand pricks i'd go to the belgian one and i'd take you of course (Other Sports) - Tombs, Sep 14, 12:57:06
- I'll come with you if you're paying? (Other Sports) - Jumbo1, Sep 14, 12:41:06
- cheapest ticket for the abu dhabi do formuler one is GB?225. for the qualifying. ffs (Other Sports) - Tombs, Sep 14, 12:00:05
- I guess it's because the clubs don't overcharge their fans week in, week out, every year (Other Sports) - Old Git, Sep 14, 11:53:37
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