Man desperate to sell 'dream' $10,000 World Cup final ticket after impulse purchase
A bloke who bought a $10,000 ticket to the World Cup final and got some serious buyer's remorse is looking for someone to take it off his hands.
Ian is originally from Bradford but 10 years ago he moved across the pond and is now a resident of Texas, he told LADbible that when he was a kid he used to be into football and was a big fan of Eric Cantona.
While he said he's 'not even that into football anymore', he reckons that when the US became one of the host nations of the World Cup it 'just brought out the kid in me a bit'.
England have their first game of the tournament next Wednesday (17 June) and Ian's bought a ticket for that, since the AT&T Stadium in Arlington is only a few hours drive from his home so he got a ticket for that.
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But he's also bought one for the final, and he really regrets it.
"Straight afterwards," is when he said he realised he might have made a mistake, and the more he thought about it the more he reckoned it was not the wisest financial decision he's ever made.
Then he looked at his credit card statement and got another dollop of regret, followed by a third dose of remorse when he had to tell his wife what he'd bought.
So he's open to the idea of reselling his ticket for the $10,990 he paid for it, assuming anyone who wants a solitary seat at the World Cup final has that kind of money and is willing to take it off his hands.
It's a Category 1 ticket at the MetLife stadium in New Jersey for the final on 19 July, if you buy it you'll be sitting in the Lower tier, Main Stand Left, Block 103.
He's been appealing to people over on Reddit to see if anybody wants to buy, and he said he's willing to reduce the price 'slightly' if the demand isn't there.
Ian's hoping for a 'rich loner' since selling one ticket by itself is a tricky business, but he's hoping that once people know who's in the final someone will want to buy it off him.
"I am looking at ways I can still go to it," Ian added as he talked about his contingency plan in case absolutely nobody was willing to buy the World Cup final ticket.
"I've been doing extra hours at work and looking for other ways to make money. It's very hard to sell one ticket on its own, so I need to find a rich loner.
"But my plan right now is to wait until the semi finals, when people know who is playing then I expect I'll get as close to what I paid."
It's the second most expensive impulse buy he's ever made, after buying 'an old house to restore after seeing a few episodes of Grand Designs'.
If you've got $10,990 burning a hole in your pocket, a desire to attend the World Cup final by yourself and want to rescue Ian then check out his Reddit post and save this man.
How much does it cost to attend the World Cup?
Football fans wanting to watch the games in person better have deep pockets. Here’s what flights, accommodation, tickets and food and drink will cost England supporters:
Getting there
If you fancied catching England’s opening game against Croatia next Wednesday (17 June), a return flight from London to Dallas, Texas would set you back around £700, according to Skyscanner.
The second and third games are a little cheaper to get to - £400 if you want to watch the Three Lions go up against Ghana in Boston on 23 June, and £500 to see them play Panama in New York on 27 June.
But now you need somewhere to stay.
Hotel costs
NBC has crunched the numbers on hotels, looking at the average for the five cheapest hotels within 15 miles of the station as of late last month.
In Atlanta for the opening match, the average hotel room is £350 for two nights, and that’s on the cheap side.
A hotel to watch the second game in the group stages in Boston will cost £725, and the third in New York will be £485.
Now to get your ticket for the game…
Ticket prices
Tickets for the opening game against Croatia are still available and going from £430, via Seatpick, but Ian spent a lot more.
England vs Ghana will set you back at least £330, and the match against Panama £250.
I bet all that number crunching has made you thirsty…
Food and drink prices at the World Cup
Unlike in the UK, football fans are allowed to drink in the stands in the US, Canada and Mexico - if they’re made of money, that is.
Prices at a warm-up match between England and New Zealand at the Raymond James stadium in Tampa, Florida on Saturday (6 June) might give an indication of what to expect in the World Cup proper, which is bad news for fans.
A large beer was advertised at $18.75 (£13.99), while just a bottle of water was priced at $7.50 (£5.60).
Meanwhile, according to Football Ground Guide, a basic meal and a beer will set you back $23.88 (£17.83) at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, where England’s first game will take place.
For England’s second game at the Boston Stadium (also known as the Gillette Stadium), according to Football 2026 hot dogs are going from £6.30, while burgers will set you back £10.45.
Meanwhile, a basic meal and a beer at the MetLife stadium for England’s match against Panama will cost you £24.87.
Joe Harker