Fosters Australian F1 Grand Prix

[Paul]

Tickets are now on sale for the lucky people who can afford it!
Please note this year it is not the opening race due to the Commonwealth Games.
The race will be on 30th March to 2nd April 2006
http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/search/search.asp?type=EVENT&search=f1+grand+prix

[birddog114]

Tickets are now on sale for the lucky people who can afford it!
Please note this year it is not the opening race due to the Commonwealth Games.
The race will be on 30th March to 2nd April 2006
http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/search/search.asp?type=EVENT&search=f1+grand+prix

Gary mentioned:
F1 in Malaysia is same price or cheaper and they let you take in the 400/500/600mm. This quote is including airfare and admission.

Boycott the Fosters Australian F1 Grand Prix. Damm rip-off and restriction of big lens.

[Paul]

No problem for me, I don't have a big lens!

[birddog114]

No problem for me, I don't have a big lens!

Have you told me that you are ordering the new 500 AF-S VRII?

[Paul]

If it costs $2.35 then yes
If not then sadly no

[gstark]

Paul,

Yes, it's true.

The sort of rip off perpetrated by the AGP organisers and accommodation purveyors is such that Malaysia will cost about the same for the weekend, all told.

For instance, ticket prices are but a fraction of what Melbourne charge, and you can but tickets for just the Sunday, if you wish, thus making it significantly cheaper. Accommodation is far less expensive: we';re looking at Marriott Hotels around KL for around US$60-80 per night, per room. Try and find that sort of quality anywhere in Melbourne for that weekend for under triple that price.

That leaves airfares, which will, of course, be more expensive. But it's a swings and roundabouts deal, and the total cost should be something very similar, with the bonus that you get some decent air miles, plus duty free, thrown in with the deal.

[redline]

well iam not checking in my 500mm if i had one, just put some arms and legs on it and give it a name,Charlene(full metal jacket). ahh the days when airline staff use to let ppl with infants first on.