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Their loss is your gain. If someone can no longer go to the concert and is stuck with tickets, you might be able to pick them up at a nice discount. You can often quickly find a great deal, with a convenient local transaction, through Craigslist.org or your local newspaper … [Read more...] about Pick up someone’s unwanted tickets at a discount

From time to time the major credit card companies will offer exclusive concert benefits for their cardholders, giving discounts and early access for tickets purchased with that card. American Express Platinum and Visa Signature are two that have recently offered frequent … [Read more...] about Look for exclusive concert discounts with your credit card

Often, concert promoters will team up with corporate sponsors, such as car companies or food manufacturers, for cross-promotions, in order to get fans of a certain artist or band interested in their products. One example would be a car company that offers free concert tickets for … [Read more...] about Look for cross-promotions with corporations to secure free concert tickets

Sometimes, concert promoters will drop the price 30 minutes after a concert starts, if numbers are low. They’ll take a cut in their profit margin in order to fill seats. Don’t count on it, but give it a try if you haven’t already bought tickets. Also, try to swap your nosebleed … [Read more...] about Try for last-minute entry bargains

Be the first to see new, up-and-coming bands on university and college campuses. Look in campus newspapers and websites to find information on future concerts and shows. You might be able to catch a band for $5 now, and in five years their shows will be selling for $100. … [Read more...] about For more affordable concerts, check out some up-and-coming bands at universities and colleges