| When the sign at the box office says "sold | | | | You can also try one of the popular online |
| out," it just means you have to look online. | | | | ticket outlets. These sites have been selling |
| Welcome to the age of Internet sales! The | | | | sporting event tickets online for many years, |
| Internet has revolutionized everything in our | | | | so they are names that you can trust. |
| lives, including how we buy tickets to our | | | | |
| favorite sporting events! If you want to buy | | | | There are also wholesale outlets, and you can |
| Chicago Cubs, Kentucky Derby or Dallas | | | | even try online auction sites. Be warned, |
| Mavericks tickets, you can do it | | | | however, extremely high demand can drive the |
| electronically. It's faster, easier and often | | | | price way up. The market for online tickets |
| cheaper. | | | | has exploded in such a big way, that all |
| | | | kinds of travel sights are now also offering |
| Why Buy Electronically? | | | | deals on sporting event packages. |
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| Online dealers put consumers in control. This | | | | How to Buy |
| is because you can compare prices and seats. | | | | |
| Check a few sights and see who offers you the | | | | For most electronic ticket purchases, you are |
| best deal. Most sights will show you a map | | | | required to have a credit card. You should |
| with just one click that shows you where | | | | only enter your credit card number on a |
| those seats will be. There have never been so | | | | secured server. The major online ticket |
| many options so readily available. | | | | outlets all have safety protection. You can |
| | | | usually read about that in their FAQ, or by |
| This means that there are no more long lines, | | | | emailing a representative of the company |
| no more hassles, no more driving all over the | | | | directly. |
| place or buying from scalpers. | | | | |
| | | | Some sights will also let you pay by using an |
| Buying electronically is not only easier, but | | | | electronic service linked to a personal |
| can be cheaper as well. This is because many | | | | checking account. This is a safer option for |
| online dealers buy wholesale and they buy | | | | those who don't want to use their credit |
| early. They get the best seats and pass the | | | | cards. Some sites offer other methods of |
| savings on to you. | | | | payment, but without a credit or debit card, |
| | | | it may be tough to shop around. |
| Where to Buy? | | | | |
| | | | Always shop around before you buy. Don't go |
| One great way to buy online is to go to the | | | | with the first site that offers you those |
| event's website. For example, you can buy | | | | great Dallas Mavericks seats. Prices may vary |
| tickets for the Kentucky Derby on their | | | | because each site has different fees and |
| website. If you want Chicago Cubs tickets, | | | | charges. |
| head for their site and they will have all | | | | |
| the information you need. This is the safest | | | | Start with any search engine, and enter the |
| way to buy directly from the stadium, without | | | | event you want to see. Check out a few, pick |
| fighting your way through the crowds to the | | | | the best deal, and pretty soon you'll be |
| box office. | | | | enjoying the game! |
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