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Your best bet for scoring him Super
Bowl tickets is through a ticket broker. While
tickets are available from the National Football League
through a lottery system, one's chances of landing
tickets from the lottery are, at best, about 1%.
Ticket brokers have access to a greater number of
tickets and, while prices for this star-studded event
are pricey, the experience of attending a Super Bowl is
second to none. When dealing with a ticket broker,
make sure your broker of choice belongs to the National
Association of Ticket Brokers, which oversees its
members' practices to ensure they operate ethically and
professionally in terms of pricing and guarantees. Also
make sure that you purchase the tickets with a credit
card, which obviously gives you greater protection if
any transaction problems occur. Similarly, if the
broker with who you are dealing demands cash only, be
extra leery of dealing with said broker. There are
plenty of ticket brokers with whom you can do business;
it's better to be safe than sorry.
The Super Bowl is a multi-day
experience; you should plan on your guy (and friend(s))
taking a few days to attend the event, ideally arriving
in the host city on the Friday before Sunday's showcase.
Given the high cost of tickets, it may be beneficial to
plan a Super Bowl gift when the Super Bowl is held in a
city within driving distance of your home.
Nevertheless, no matter how elaborate a package you
plan, whether it's just tickets, or the whole nine yards
- tickets, hotels, airfare, etc. - giving him the rare
opportunity to attend professional sports' most hyped
event is a gift that will score a huge touchdown with
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