| Finding tickets can be a serious headache. Sometimes | | | | in Chicago. You can get Chicago Cubs tickets at any |
| it's just a matter of knowing where to look, and finding | | | | outlet in advance of the game, but what if you're in a |
| a seller that you are happy with. Here are some tips | | | | pinch? |
| for gaining access to three of the most popular | | | | The best place to do last minute purchases is online. |
| events: the Kentucky Derby, Chicago Cubs and Dallas | | | | Don't buy from scalpers! The stadium is notorious for |
| Mavericks games. | | | | its scalpers, and you'll end up paying way more than |
| Kentucky Derby | | | | you should. Scalpers know that if you're looking to buy |
| The Kentucky Derby is the biggest horse racing event | | | | when you get to the field, you're desperate enough to |
| in the world. And, it is also the toughest to get into. | | | | pay anything. |
| They have fewer seats than they have people who | | | | It's also a good idea to avoid online auctions. Online |
| want them, so you can have a lot of difficulty getting | | | | auctions are not so great for buying tickets, for a |
| in. | | | | variety of reasons, including high prices and seller |
| They sell general admission to the event, and they're all | | | | unreliability. |
| fairly inexpensive. What's the catch? They're only sold | | | | There are tons of online ticket dealers. Remember |
| on the day of the race! That means there are perhaps | | | | that you can always shop around. If the staff doesn't |
| 20,000 seats and over 50,000 racing fans camping out, | | | | reply promptly, or isn't friendly and professional, look for |
| lining up, eager to get a spot at the track. Good luck! | | | | another seller. |
| There is an easier way to go about it, but it looks | | | | The best way to check out the dealer's reputation is |
| tough at first. Some tracks offer advanced sales to | | | | by looking at the customer ratings. Read these |
| their members of a site specific club. Anyone can | | | | carefully and you'll know if you've got a good one. |
| become a member. You simply fill out an online | | | | You'll be able to find an online dealer that will ship |
| membership form. After approval, you can apply for | | | | quickly and at a much lower rate than you'd pay some |
| advanced tickets. | | | | scalper outside the ballpark. |
| Don't be turned off by the seeming hassle; the form | | | | Dallas Maverick |
| isn't tough to fill out at all, and then you're instantly a | | | | You can find Dallas Maverick tickets almost anywhere |
| member. Once you're a member, you have access to | | | | on the web at dealer sites. This is because they are |
| all the perks, including advance purchase. They select | | | | one of the most popular professional basketball teams, |
| members based on loyalty to the Derby, which means | | | | and many outlets sell out quickly. Online, you can find |
| that the folks who have been going there for years will | | | | discount tickets sold by wholesalers or people who |
| get picked first. But don't give up. If you don't get in this | | | | couldn't go at the last minute. |
| year, try again next year. | | | | If you want those tickets fast, your best bet is to go |
| Also, the application asks you where you'd like to sit. | | | | with a regular dealer online, and not just somebody |
| You will increase your chances greatly by saying that | | | | who is selling at the last minute. This is because the |
| anywhere will do, especially if you are a new member. | | | | dealers rely on good ratings, customer satisfaction and |
| Welcome to the club! | | | | fast delivery for their business. |
| Chicago Cubs | | | | Buying tickets is always tricky, but if you shop around, |
| There's nothing like seeing the Cubs win on home turf | | | | you can find a seller that will satisfy your needs. |