Author Bio:

Max Deale has spent 20 years perfecting the art of becoming an “event commando.” He’s attended hundreds of live events including college and professional sports of all kinds to the biggest music festivals and concerts perfecting his technique of acquiring “Sold Out” tickets at or below face value. He also developed a system that enables the user to land the best available seat in the house regardless of where the location printed on their ticket says they’re “supposed” to sit. In his spare time, he works a run-of-the-mill job and lives paycheck to paycheck. Sound like anyone you know?

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What sets Sold Out…SO WHAT! apart?

With the countless “how-to” books out there flooding the market, you might be tempted to dismiss Sold Out…SO WHAT! But if you take a closer look, you will find that there has NEVER been a how-to guide for concert and sporting event enthusiasts on navigating the treacherous waters of dealing with unscrupulous Ticket Brokers, “authorized Ticket re-sellers” and Scalpers.

The Problem is Getting Worse

In 2007, many states made Scalping event tickets legal, with law makers essentially throwing in the collective towel on monitoring this $10 billion industry. See this June 1st 2007 article on Stub Hub’s web site entitled "Scalpers Rejoice".

This has left the average “Joe” event fan to fend for themselves as ticket brokers and scalpers grab up all of the tickets before they go on sale to the public and then inflate them to obscene prices. See the Oct 7 2007 NY Times article “In the Race to Buy Concert Tickets; Fans Keep Losing”.

It now seems as if gouging ticket prices has become the NORM and accepted as business as usual. See this LA Times Feb. 8 2008 article on tickets for Grammy Nominated Bands.

Finally, a Solution…

Max Deale has stepped forward to release a “survival guide” for the common live event-goer, the true fan. He has outlined the “secrets that the High-Priced Ticket Brokers and Scalpers DON’T want you to know” that will give fans a fighting chance to see their favorite Concert or Sporting Event without having to donate a kidney to get there.

Taking on the “David vs. Goliath” battle with greedy corporations requires more than general concepts; it demands detail. Sold Out…SO WHAT! isn’t theoretical in its approach; this book chronicles every step the author took in building his own successful system to level the playing field and enjoy the life of a Superfan. In Max’s world, the fans REJOICE!

Feedback from readers says it all: “…Max Deale has reaffirmed with vigor the right and the obligation of the fan to take back the joy of the "show."… easy to read , funny quips throughout… destined to become a classic for the common man… a must read and will forever change the way you approach events!... In a world of sheep, you are a shepherd, my friend… Use just one of his suggestions and the book has paid for itself many times over…”

Lighthearted, Engaging Style

Sold Out…SO WHAT! is not a dry read, nor does it take on the role of victim. With a fun, humorous, irreverent style, this book keeps readers entertained…and reading.

I sincerely thank you for taking the time to explore my site. I am confident that it can be an extremely valuable resource for your readers, viewers and listeners. To the left you’ll find many of the tools you need to help make your job easier. Please let me know if I can provide anything else. I am always happy to donate books or my time for the cause!

Rock On. Game On. Max