fahkin wrote:To all who can help:
1. I have been on Ticket Exchange. Is this the best place to find tickets? :
No, in my opinion ticket exchange is one of the worst places to buy tickets at, they are over priced or at face value. It is not hard getting tickets to warriors games under face value.
The BEST place to get warriors tickets in my opinion is CRAIGSLIST.org BY far (
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/tix/) Search for tickets LOWER LEVEL to maximize your experience, I wouldn't suggest sitting anywhere in the 200's.
Any ticket you buy that is in the 100's is a GREAT ticket, depending on where you want to sit, or how much your willing to spend...Your price range should likely be between $40-75 per ticket Lower level, if someone offers you upper level seats for the same price range i'd suggest holding on and checking other resources first before buying anything in the 200's.
As stated before my Stubhub.com i've also heard good reviews about.
fahkin wrote:2. On the Raps board, we have a ticket thread where it is easy to email people from Realgm with tickets. Is there such a thread here?
I can not answer that personally, I've never bought tickets from realgm members.
fahkin wrote:3. What is the scalper scene like outside the arena? In case it is a last minute decision, can i buy scalper tickets? What can i expect in regards to their 'extortion' fee?
Scalpers are biter sweet, I cannot personally say how street smart you are, or how well you wheel and deal. If your good at it, and don't think you'd get sweet talked or taken advantage of...scalpers can get you great sweats last minute for CHEAP, rapters games don't tend to sell out unless its a weekend (IMO) so scalpers are not a horrible option (but shouldn't be your first)
But to be honest, scalpers are typically street savy guys, and if your not one, or not very streetsmart or local they'll do their best to maximize their earnings...
fahkin wrote:4. Is it better for me to drive from San Fran or take public transit? I will be staying near Union Sq. and will have a car. I am not familiar with the area and would appreciate local feedback.
YES, YES, YES...catch bart, from Powell St. Union square, directly to colliseum/airport stop in oakland it'll probably cost you around $6 round trip and everything will be walking distance and you can drink all you like...and bar is fairly safe as far as police and such are concerned...
P.S. GET LOWER LEVEL SEATS!!!!! If your on vacation and want to enjoy yourself, lower level is the only way to go...Upper just won't be worth the money spent unless its a budget issue. But I have ALWAYS found lower level seats for the price people sell upper level seats for, don't sell yourself short.....
unless you plan on wearing some lame rapters jersey lol, in that case...to the nose bleeds with ya!
WELCOME TO OAKLAND.