Tips for Buying 2012 Super Bowl Tickets

Watching a Super Bowl in person is the experience of a lifetime. It’s also the toughest ticket in the world of sports. But you can snag 2012 Super Bowl Tickets even without the inside track of a team or sponsor connection if you know where to turn. Below you’ll find some helpful tips for buying your tickets.

• Understand how tickets are supplied.
  Ticket marketplaces can offer Super Bowl tickets with guaranteed seating in certain sections before the on-sale date. How? They have relationships with sponsors, players and others with access to guaranteed seats. Exact section and row assignments will be available as the game nears.
• Set a price alert.
  Most marketplaces offer price alerts when ticket prices reach a specified level. The industry is a live market, so prices change daily. Just because tickets may be out of reach one day does not mean they won’t eventually fall.
• Look for a guarantee.
  Always make sure the marketplace has a guarantee on tickets sold for the Super Bowl and understand what recourse you have should there be issues with availability or shipping. For an event like the Super Bowl, legitimate sellers will offer on-site delivery for last-minute orders. Be sure the buyer guarantee includes a full refund if the exact tickets you want aren’t available.
• Find the best seats.
  When it comes to finding the right seats, interactive seating charts are your friend. Not only can you drill down on each section of Lucas Oil Stadium, but you’ll also be able to compare prices for each section. If you’re still not able to find the seats you’re looking for, call customer service. Reputable marketplaces have agents on call to discuss anything regarding tickets, pricing, seating and shipping.

Super Bowl 2012 TV ads almost sold out

The NFL season has only just begun and already all but five Super Bowl commercial slots for the NBC broadcast have sold, USA Today reported. The 30-second spots are going for a record $3.5 million apiece. To get a spot during the Super Bowl on Feb. 5, 2012, advertisers also are required to buy advertising during other sports programming on NBC.