Takin' a T/O With BT: Max Deale—Fan, Author, and Sports Strategist

MD: Just because of the available number of tickets in relation to the size of the venue, I would say that concert tickets may be a bit harder to come by. That being said, there are always tickets available to any live event you want to attnd. Once you get past the biggest lie in live events (There is no such thing as sold out), and you learn how to play the "game within the game", you'll be able to acquire tickets to your event guaranteed.

BT: A few times on your webiste, you mention the legalization of scalping in most sates in 2007. What was your initial reaction to that?

MD: I don't think it really mattered. Once everything went to the internet it became far too big of a monster for anyone to patrol. Scalpers and ticket brokers are going to charge as much as they can whether they're supposed to or not. Even if they got busted or fined, they number of times they were doing it and the profits they made far outweighed any slap on the writs they received.

It really comes down to what the fans are going to do about it. For me it's never been an issue because I've been able to maneuver around it.

BT: On your website, you have testimonials and reviews of your book that go as far to say your tips actually provide an increase in quality to the live experience. If you could distance yourself from your work for a second and give your own review of your book, what would you say?

MD: The techniques seem so simple that it's hard to imagine everyone isn't already doing it. Reading the stories that go along with the strategies prove that the author has done this time and time again and knows what he's talking about.

This book would be a great gift to any fan—it's unique and highly relate-able and a quick read. The author speaks to you as if you are old friends sitting at a bar exchanging stories.

BT: Ok, you've got the opportunity to make one pitch for your book to our readers. Let's hear your inner salesman:

MD: If you're tired of getting the shaft with Ticketmaster fees, radio contests to sold out shows you never win, or jacket up reseller's prices, give the book a shot. It may just help you out.

Game on.

For more information you can visit www.soldoutsowhat.net

Not only can you order your own copy, but by buying the book online, you can enter into Max's Dream Event Giveaway for you and a gues to attend a sporting even or concert of your choice!

I'd personally like to thank Max for taking the time to sit down with Bleacher Report and discuss his new book, as well as wishing him the best of luck in the future.

Bryan Thiel is a Senior Writer for Bleacher Report as well as an NHL Community Leader. If you'd like to get in contact with him, you can contact Bryan through his profile, and find more of his work in his archives.

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