12.30.08
Posted in Entertainment, Event Tickets, Last Minute Shopping, Music, Shopping Tips, Sports, Theatre, Travel at 10:41 pm by Deb Savvy
No plans for the weekend? Go to a show. Go see the big game. Even for so-called sold out events, as the big day approaches more tickets become available and prices start to go down.
Why? Because once the show has started, those tickets are worthless? The same tickets to a hot-hot-hot Broadway show that could cost as much as $300 each through a ticket broker several weeks before the event might be available for the same day or next day at a price well below face value. Ditto for concerts and sporting events.
If you have no plans tonight, tomorrow night or next weekend – surf around and see what’s available in your area. And if you’re about the head off on a last minute get-away… Take a surf and see what’s happening at your destination.
And if you’re wondering how you’d actually get your hand on those tickets if you need to use them tonight or tomorrow? No worries. You’ll most likely be able to pick up your tickets at or near the box office.
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06.07.08
Posted in Event Tickets, Graduation, Hard to Find Items, Theatre at 3:50 am by Deb Savvy
Duncan is graduating from 8th grade and big plans are in the works. In and among what I’m sure will be a week long celebration, she and I are going to see Wicked! I’m not sure which one of us is more excited.
Like always, I kind of waited until the last minute to take care of the ticket thing. By the time we decided on the day we wanted to go and I finally got around to shopping there were ZERO seats available at the box office or through Ticketmaster. I must admit I was a bit panicked. No worries, though. I found a great selection of excellent seats at WeHaveSeats.com
. And I got our Wicked tickets 
for far less then I was afraid I’d have to pay.
We’ll be rocking with the witches in less than 10 days!!!!!!
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06.02.08
Posted in Easy Gifting, Event Tickets, Father's Day, Great Ideas, Music, Sports, Theatre, Unusual Gifts at 9:40 pm by Deb Savvy
Looking for tickets? No matter what you’re looking to attend – or when – TicketsNow 
has the seats you want at the events you’re dying to see. Over 89% of ANY TICKETS available on the internet are available at TicketsNow . WOW! Over 89%!
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Helpful Gifting Hint: If you’re stumped for an idea for Father’s Day – you can’t go wrong with event tickets. Give the Dad the gift of a day at the ballpark or a night at the opera – or just about anything else. Maybe something the two of you could enjoy together.
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04.27.08
Posted in Discounts, Event Tickets, Flowers, Limited Time Offers, Mother's Day Gifts, Theatre at 4:04 am by Deb Savvy
Treat mom to a concert or play and save 20% on flowers and gifts from FTD.com.
Valid now through 5/11/2008. See TicketsNow 
for details.
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11.12.07
Posted in Event Tickets, Gifts, Music, Shopping Tips, Sports, Theatre at 4:11 am by Deb Savvy
As we like to say here at the savvy shopping blog, there’s no such thing as a sold out show. You just need to know where to shop.
Even the hardest to get seats for the hottest ’sold-out’ shows like Hannah Montana are readily available from reputable ticket brokers. No risk. No worries. You know exactly what seats you’re getting and exactly what you’ll pay. And the prices are often lower than you’d think. Particularly as the event date draws even closer. If you know someone who’s DYING to attend a particular concert, play or sporting event – let your fingers do the surfing. You have nothing to lose.
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05.07.07
Posted in Entertainment, Event Tickets, Father's Day, Mother's Day, Music, Shopping Tips, Sports, Theatre at 2:47 am by Deb Savvy
What a better way to show someone you care than the gift of tickets? You’re not just offering them a gift – you’re offering them an experience. Perhaps an experience that you’ll all share together. From professional sports to theatre and concerts, these days there’s no such thing as a sold out show anymore.
Event tickets are a great gift for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Valentine’s Day and tons of other special occassions. Perhaps Mom would enjoy lunch and a matinee at the theatre in honor of her special day? Maybe you’d like to treat Dad to a day at the ballpark. You’d be surprised how easy it is to find tickets for ’sold out’ events. Last minute shopping can pay off when it comes to event tickets. Prices are often lower with only one or two days notice and most major ticket brokers have a pick up location near or at the event location. Always check prices and availability from a couple of sources, just to be sure you’re getting the best seats at the best possible price.
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12.16.06
Posted in Event Tickets, Great Ideas, Sports, Theatre at 1:21 am by Deb Savvy
Here’s an entirely new twist selling tickets to sports events, concerts, etc. TicketBroker Direct charges a membership fee of $99 per year (like Sams Club or Costco) and gives members to get access to wholesale prices on over 2,000,000 tickets to over 50,000 events from over 2,000 brokers in the country. Savvy sold out ticket seekers can save 15-50%. Many people do not know that ticket brokers share inventory with each other at a highly reduced rate. When you go to a ticket broker (in person or online), you are usually looking at another broker’s inventory. The ticket broker you are dealing with marks up the tickets anywhere from 15-50%, sometimes with frustrating last minute fees, etc. With TicketBroker Direct, members get access to that network – as if they were ticket brokers themselves! This allows them to save a ton on tickets to any major event and that’s savvy shopping! Thought you’d want to know.
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12.04.06
Posted in Celebrity Designers, Menswear, Theatre at 12:01 am by Deb Savvy
Who knew? John Malkovich has his own menswear line! Sold in the finest stores worldwide, the Uncle Kimono collection is inspired by Mr Malkovich’s life style and is designed by Mr Malkovich himself. The web site offers a selected group of designs including ties, hats (for both men and women), t-shirts (for both men and women), suits, pants, coats, knits and gift certificates.
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11.11.06
Posted in Music, Shopping Tips, Sports, Theatre, Unusual Gifts at 9:22 pm by Deb Savvy
Not anymore! Tickets are readily available for sold out theatre, concerts and sporting events. This is one purchase for which it really pays to do some research first. Ticket availability varies daily, as venues release held seats and ‘house’ tickets and ticket holders turn back seats they are unable to use. Especially in the case of theatre, prices can decrease dramatically as the performance date approaches.
Don’t forget to check the seating charts (easily accessible at just about all ticket brokerage websites) before making a purchase. There’s nothing wrong with a slightly obstructed view as long as you’ve made the informed choice to accept that option. Compare service fees along with the ticket prices. Some services charge a lower markup for seats and a larger service charge.
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