Now the real truth about... Show Ticket Prices

Prices vary!  It's just that simple and here are the major factors:
 

	Where you buy!  This sounds simple enough but it's not - many brokers pay a "downstream" of promoters and this "markup or commission" raises the price of tickets.  We'll help you sort out who works with whom so you can cut out the middleman markup!
	Timing - timing is everything, and not just the time of the show (i.e. 7pm, 9pm, etc.), but the season and whether your trip coincides with a major event like Comdex.
	Popularity - Celine Dion is more popular than Kenny Rodgers (For most of us) so you should expect to pay more to see her perform.
	Ticket Venue & Proximity - Location, Location, Location - Shows at the Mandalay Bay are going to demand a premium price over shows at the Sunset Station - obviously!
	Rarity - if the venue seats 300 and the show occurs twice a year (Like Jerry Seinfeld), it may well be sold out months in advance - so shop well ahead of your trip!

Hidden fees!  Have you ever made a purchase only to find out the vendor has tacked on an excessive amount of shipping and handling charges or charged you extra for items which you thought were part of the package?  Watch out!  Your best defense is to ASK about additional charges and fees BEFORE you slap down your credit card.  All vendors are going to charge a "handling fee" or "service fee", plus applicable taxes.  But most vendors only advertise the cost of the show ticket before these "service charges" NOT the total cost of the ticket!