Cheapest Way To Buy: Concert Tickets Online

Determined not to miss out, Alex turned his search into a tactical mission. He knew the first rule of the "cheap seats" game: While his friends panicked and paid triple-digit markups during the initial hype, Alex set price alerts on three different secondary marketplaces and waited.

Use the "All-In Pricing" filter on search sites so you aren't surprised by a $30 service fee at checkout.

Check sites like Cashortrade.org or official artist "Face Value" tools to avoid scalper markups.