Save on Mother’s Day concert tickets
What are you getting your mom for Mother’s Day? How about concert tickets? FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares a smart take on how you can save money on tickets!
HOUSTON – After the pandemic delayed so many concerts, many are finally scheduled for this year. Pent-up demand is causing prices to skyrocket and they are selling out fast.
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If you’re planning on buying Mommy tickets this Mother’s Day weekend or hoping to catch a concert this summer, we’ve found a few secrets to save you money.
“Particularly in the summer, people are looking to travel and see their favorite bands and artists, so the prices are high,” said Rebecca Gramuglia of TopCashBack.com.
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To reduce these escalating costs, Rebecca Gramuglia of TopCashBack.com suggests following the artist’s or band’s website or social media pages.
“Presales really are your best friend. It’s going to give you the pre-show ground to get the best seats you want at the price you’re hoping for,” she explained.
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You can also check out ticketing sites, such as Ticketmaster, StubHub, and SeatGeek. When buying tickets online, use a cashback site, such as Rakuten or TopCashBack.
“We have over 7,000 retailers on site, places like Ticketmaster, StubHub, Expedia, Hotels.com,” she said. “If you make a whole trip out of it, you can get a percentage of your purchase back.”
Use credit cards that offer pre-sale access to concert tickets.
“American Express or Citi cardholders will get increased presale access, as well as cash back on your purchase, depending on your card terms,” Gramuglia said.
Local restaurant owner donates a car for Mother’s Day
The owner of one of Houston’s well-known soulfood restaurants, The Greasy Spoon, is doing something special for a local single mom for Mother’s Day. The past two years have been difficult for many people, especially single mothers, who have had to make adjustments. Owner and CEO, Max Bozeman II was inspired by many single mothers throughout his life; therefore, he would like to bless a single mother (or mother figure) with a fully paid-for car. The winner will be announced the week of Mother’s Day and will provide the car on Mother’s Day. Those who wish to apply can share their story on why they deserve to receive a car by applying until May 1 at https://www.thegreasyspoonhtx.com/mothersdaygiveaway.
And plan ahead. Find cheap parking options that you can book in advance on sites like SpotHero and SpotAngels, as well as research cheap hotels and restaurants using sites like TripAdvisor or Yelp.
Concert promoter Live Nation is hosting a Concert Week event through May 10, allowing you to purchase concert tickets for $25 for up to 3,700 shows across the country.
