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