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