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FanRates.com They Play, You Save!

October 6th, 2009

FanRates.com has teamed with the New Jersey Nets to provide fans with discounted basketball tickets. Tickets for all sections, including the VIP Courtside Experience, are available today at www.fanrates.com.

Brooklyn, New York – FanRates.com, the only dedicated online sports ticket discounter, announced today that they will be teaming with the New Jersey Nets to provide Northern New Jersey and New York area NBA fans with the opportunity to attend games at a discounted price.

Select seats will be available throughout the stadium for the following upcoming home games (visit http://www.fanrates.com for detailed availability and pricing information):

Orlando Oct. 30 Fri 8:00 PM
Denver Nov. 4 Wed 7:30 PM
Boston Nov. 7 Sat 7:30 PM
Philadelphia Nov. 11 Wed 7:30 PM
Indiana Nov. 17 Tues 7:30 PM
New York Nov. 21 Sat 1:00 PM
Dallas Dec. 2 Wed 7:30 PM
Charlotte Dec. 4 Fri 8:00 PM
Golden State Dec. 9 Wed 7:30 PM
Utah Dec. 16 Wed 7:30 PM
Minnesota Dec. 23 Wed 7:30 PM
Houston Dec. 26 Sat 7:30 PM
Oklahoma City Dec. 28 Mon 7:30 PM
New York Dec. 30 Wed 7:30 PM

Additionally, FanRates.com will be offering the VIP Courtside Experience for the Denver Nuggets (11/4), Philadelphia 76ers (11/11) and Indiana Pacers (11/17) games. This all-inclusive package provides lucky fans with VIP parking, access to inclusive Courtside Club (food and drinks included), a private pre-game courtside visit from a Nets representative and a Nets Gift Bag.

“We are excited to be working with the Nets to give more fans access to their favorite teams,” says Seth Cantor, FanRates.com CEO and experienced ticket sales executive. “This agreement, particularly the VIP Courtside Experience, really gives fans an exciting opportunity to see some of the best athletes in the world up close.” Patrick Quinn, the Nets Assistant Director of Ticket Sales adds, “Nets Basketball is excited to partner with FanRates.com for the 2009-2010 campaign.”

Fanrates.com expects to enter into partnerships with other teams in other leagues throughout the year, and already has agreements with teams in the NHL, MLB, MLS, MLL and NLL.

About Fanrates.com: FanRates.com is the Internet’s only dedicated sports tickets discounter. FanRates.com has direct partnerships with sports teams and venues that allow fans unprecedented access to unsold inventory at a discounted price – up to 40% off of face value. Our affiliates are satisfied that their unused tickets get sold, and our end customers, the fans, get a great deal. FanRates.com is currently working with NBA teams New Jersey Nets and Los Angeles Clippers. Fans should check back often as new teams are added regularly. Visit http://www.fanrates.com for more information and for detailed pricing and availability. For press / sales inquires, contact admin@fanrates.com or call (718) 766-9939.

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