... you're out of luck. At least if you want to buy them retail. The last wave of tickets to Olympic events in Beijing this August was sold out in a rush today, a month ahead of schedule, according to an AFP report. Tens of millions of people went online and lined up at banks like the woman in the AFP photo here for the final 1.38 million tickets for competition in Beijing and equestrian events in Hong Kong. There are, however, some seats available for qualifying soccer matches in Shanghai, Shenyang, Tianjin and Qinhuangdao.
So, what is the scalping scene going to be? With so many more wealthy entrepreneurs and other Chinese in recent years, and Chinese companies such as Lenovo and Haier rising to international prominence, those prices are likely to tower like Yao Ming over their face value. And what could be more prestigious for Chinese than to offer (or receive) tickets to the opening and closing ceremonies, or to diving, gymnastics, table tennis and shooting events, where Chinese competitors traditionally excel?
So, what is the scalping scene going to be? With so many more wealthy entrepreneurs and other Chinese in recent years, and Chinese companies such as Lenovo and Haier rising to international prominence, those prices are likely to tower like Yao Ming over their face value. And what could be more prestigious for Chinese than to offer (or receive) tickets to the opening and closing ceremonies, or to diving, gymnastics, table tennis and shooting events, where Chinese competitors traditionally excel?
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