You’re in! The seats pop up. You see a price that makes your wallet wince. Breathe. You have about three to five minutes to decide before the system kicks you out. This is not the time to text a friend for permission.
Make a decision quickly. The best seats vanish like hot dogs at a kid’s birthday party. If you see good seats at a decent price, grab them. You can always upgrade later if you find something better, but you can’t get back the seats you hesitated on.
Once you click “confirm,” you’ll feel a rush. A happy, dizzy rush. You’ll get a confirmation email, and you’ll probably squeal a little. That’s normal. You just earned bragging rights for the next six months.