No looking forward to it.

Was there anything in the smallprint or T&Cs that guaranteed anything better than the C grade team turning up?

The promoters and other entities have made a number of misleading statements. That's against the law. I would be confident in getting a refund if I highlighted that, rather than just have a whinge that some big name players pulled out.

Every time a politician opens his mouth it's miss leading, good luck with that.

Ok great comparison.

Please give some examples of these illegal misleading statements

It's just another fuck up by BA.

I would believe that they did knowingly make misleading statements inducing people to enter into contracts with them (buying a ticket). Proving that will be the difficult part. Only way would be through a 'class action’ type of action.

Seriously need the current board and execu to be cleaned out and start again. The CEO is a completely

And they proved that? Or like 99% of the posts on here, it was a troll.

I think 086 is trolling.

If you purchased those tickets thinking you were going to see James, Westbrook, Harden and all the other NBA Stars you were a dope ! rarely do they send full strength teams to WC !

Hence why I held off paying, happy to sit at home and watch the game on Kayo for $15 p/m ;p

They actually didn't. They advertised tickets while listing players who had already withdrawn. They also had graphics of players who pulled out early, or weren't in the squad at all. It may have been inadvertent but if anyone has bought tickets based on this and other misleading advertising then they are entitled to a refund. It's pretty simple.

Another LK special deal!

Did the pictures of players say "this bloke is coming"?

The advertising was done before tickets went on sale, like it is always. It's been this way for years, what you get is what’s available. The US team will all get doctors certificates saying there unavailable same with Simmons, if a legal challenge is mounted, which it won’t that’s life. Next time McDonald’s sell you a burger you had better sue because it does not match the advertising.
I’m not a fan off the system but that’s how it’s been set up for decades, you reap what you sow.

If I buy tickets to an AC/DC concert and the Wiggles turn up.....I would expect a refund.

But if a band member is replaced and ACDC still play, you're still seeing ACDC.

Just like this scenario. Except for the fact that a national team basketball roster can change whenever.

good luck getting a refund for your boxing day test match tickets just because the selectors don't pick a few of your favourite players

Correct RJD. The advertising showed players who have played for Team USA previously and therefore in all likelihood could again. For example the USA team that went to Spain in 2014 had:
Cousins
Curry
Thompson
Davis
Rose
DeRozen
Harden
Irving
Gay
Plumlee
Drummond
Faried

That's a team with some star names. So for the people above who say the USA do not usually send a strong team to the World Cup that is not entirely true

Is it called ACDC? Then its ACDC.

It might not have the band members you expected, but its ACDC.

"If I buy tickets to an AC/DC concert and the Wiggles turn up.....I would expect a refund."

True, but people have bought tickets to see the USA world cup team against the Australian boomers world cup team and that's who they'll see.

It's not like they've cancelled the games and instead they're having Australia v China or something instead.

I'm disappointed about the US team, but actually keen to see the Boomers in action. Always love seeing them in international tournaments. Still hopeful they can crack a podium position with the group going to the WC and again the Olympics.

If there was any wiggle room, maybe moving to a smaller venue would be appropriate, can foresee a pretty embarassing turn out.

However rjd Euroleague did not have a break in their schedule for any of the World Cup Qualifying windows.

I think you will find the reason they did move (to not clash with FIFA) was so they could have clear air all year without competing with FIFA marketing/advertising/media coverage etc

A lot of straw man arguments in here. A McDonald's burger not looking the same as it’s advertisement if very different to a $500 ticket to see an event that is dissimilar to its advertisements.

I bet you a lot people spend more the $500 a year on McDonald's, and are ripped off slowly instead of one large hit. It’s all false advertising, no matter where you look, let’s face it some fat arse who still owes wages to many people in Queensland probably won the last election on BS advertising.

^^^ exactly! They have more dollars than sense

There are a decent number of the 4k and 2k seats still unsold. There's no way they sell at those prices now.

I just don't understand how you would part with that sort of money to see an exhibition game !

Those guys where never going to play given the Olympics are next year ... its is still branded as the USA team so good luck getting a refund.