How to Buy Movie Tickets Early
If you want to see the latest films, you often wind up waiting in long lines. Sometimes you don't get to see the movie at all because it is sold out. Buying movie tickets ahead of time can eliminate this problem.
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Things You'll Need
- Credit card or debit card with Visa or MasterCard logo
- Computer with Internet access
- Valid email address
Instructions
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Sign up with one or more online movie ticket services. You will need to provide contact information along with a valid email address. You might need to provide your date of birth to prove you are old enough to make online purchases without parental permission.
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Specify favorite theaters. This is often done by entering a zip code and performing a search for participating theaters near your home. Select one or more theaters according to the results of the search.
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Search for movies and movie times at your favorite theaters. Some movies will play on more than one screen at a particular theater. If you have selected several favorite theaters, the movie you want to see may be playing at several different theaters.
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Choose your movie and pay for your ticket. You will need a credit or debit card with a Visa or MasterCard logo. If you have a gift card for the particular movie ticket service, you can use that to pay for your tickets.
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Tips & Warnings
Some services allow you to sign up for the service and buy tickets by phone if you are not near your computer or do not have Internet access.
You may have to wait several days to receive a confirmation email and several weeks to receive a membership card depending on the service you select.
