How to work with ticket brokers

Back - Index - Submissions - - What is RSS? Date: Aug 19, 2099 Source: Janice Memory Submitted By: I've called ticket brokers the last few times I've went to the concerts. So here is a few tips from me to those who have never done it. 1. You WILL pay more than the face value of the ticket. ~ It depends where you go how much you will pay. For where I am in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An average cost is $150 for second level seats. And $200 for second level. 2. Go through your phone book. ~ Look up in the yellow pages of your phonebook under TICKETS or something to that matter. Try to stick with places that are well advertise. Some smaller copies are good too. For those that live in the Philly area, stay away from Ed's Tickets! 3. Get ESTIMATES first. ~ Just because the first place you call sounds legit and good don't stop with them. Have a pad of paper and a pen with you when you call and talk to them about prices, location and how many tickets are available together. 4. Decide how to pay. ~ Some places have mail orders and some only except credit cards. So you must have your parents approval first. 5. GET PARENTS PERMISSION FIRST! ~ This should be done ASAP! Before you even make that first phone call. I was 18 when I did it for the first time and I still had to ask my parents for permission to do it. It's smarter and safer if a parent helps you out. With these tips and some consumer smarts on you own. You should have no problem buying those tickets of your dreams. To see the boys of the year singing in your hometown. For those of you who stood in line and got tickets have fun. For those who are going to go through brokers, like I good luck too. You're going to need it. WARNING: I've heard that some local places are asking OUTRAGEOUS prices for tickets. STAY AWAY FROM THESE PLACES! One place was selling front row tickets for $600 a pop. First level for $325 and second for $225. That is WAY too expensive for anyone to pay for tickets to a concert. Comment on this item. Next Item: Readers respond to "An Open Letter To The Backstreet Boys" Prev Item: Slick MTV Videos are now pain in the crass