Like blackjack, everybody’s got a system for grabbing the best possible seats. Some folks wait until show day to see if they can snag tickets kicked back into the system, while others might buy ducats during the initial onsale and then try trading up through fan sites or ticket exchanges.

And yes, some folks even rely on friends or relatives working for the venue, promoter or even the headliner to grab seats close to the action.

But what’s your ticketing battle plan? How do you snatch the best seats in the house? That is, short of threats, bribes and blackmail? Help out your fellow concert fans by sharing your secrets in the comment thread below.