My Ticket Hunt Begins
Woke up dead set on seeing Washington State play this season but dang those prices hurt. Checked the official team site first – nosebleeds starting at $150? Nah man that ain’t happening. Grabbed my cold brew and started digging.
Failed Attempts That Burned Me
Hit up those big resale platforms everyone talks about. Thought I scored balcony seats for $80 until checkout when fees doubled the price! Straight robbery. Then tried waiting til game week – prices actually went up cause it was against Oregon. Felt like slamming my head on the keyboard.
The Strategy That Finally Worked
Changed tactics completely:
- Followed team’s social media like a hawk for promo codes
- Set price alerts on multiple ticket apps
- Checked student resale groups daily (even though I graduated in 2010 lol)
Boom! Two weeks before UCLA game, some kid posted lower bowl tickets for $60 each. Met him outside the campus coffee shop, cash in hand. Made him show me the ticket transfer before paying – seen too many scams.
My Takeaway Wins
That $300 official price? Got two seats for $120 total. Watched warmups from row 18. Lesson learned: official sites are highway robbery. Real deals happen when you:
- Pounce on last-minute student sales
- Never pay those insane service fees
- Jump on alerts ASAP before resellers scoop them
Felt like pulling off a heist walking into that arena. Might even do the same for tournament games next month!