Today, the Internet lets you be a bit pickier when choosing where to buy concert tickets and at what price. Instead of scanning the parking lot for hawkers trying to pawn off extra tickets, you can shop for cheap tickets in the comfort of your home and from comparably more reputable dealers.

Services like StubHub and CheapTickets as well as general auction sites like eBay offer a more systematic method for finding the lowest priced concert tickets. Best of all, the majority of these sites guarantee legality to a certain degree and are often partnered with promoters and venues themselves. This eliminates the frustrating situation of being stuck at the front of the line at a concert with invalid tickets.

One thing to beware of when buying tickets online, however, is hidden fees. A favorite tactic of certain providers of concert tickets is to boost profits by tacking on “convenience charges” and other fees that can add up quickly when buying several tickets at a time. Be sure to factor this in when budgeting to see shows and concerts.

Think twice before accepting the price tag on your next pair of concert tickets. With a few clicks of the mouse, you can easily be connected to cheap tickets for all of your favorite shows. Keep your eyes peeled for bargains before you buy or pay a scalper.