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Unlocking Exclusive Events with Credit Card Presales
WHY IT MATTERS
Credit card presales provide a unique opportunity for fans to access exclusive events at face value, making it a valuable perk for those who regularly attend concerts and sporting events.
What happened
Credit card presales offer cardholders early access to popular concerts and sporting events, allowing them to secure tickets at face value. The author, a huge sports and music fan, has successfully used Amex presales to attend the US Open and Harry Styles' concert at Madison Square Garden.
With presale access, they were able to buy tickets for $175 and $199, respectively, compared to resale prices of over $300 and $250.
This perk has become one of their favorites, and they share tips for maximizing chances of getting presale tickets, including signing up for artist and venue mailing lists, getting accounts ready ahead of time, and knowing when the waiting room opens.
PRIMARY SOURCES
How this underrated credit card perk got me into Harry Styles and the US Open
The Points Guy · Stephanie Stevens · Discovery and factual synthesis only; publisher copyright terms apply