Catching up on your entertainment expenses can be costly as movie tickets nowadays are priced at $15 in certain cities. Luckily, there are ways to reduce your expenses on movie tickets without having to worry about missing out on the selected flicks you have always wanted to watch on big screen.
Flex Your Movie Time Schedule
If you know how to do your research, you will learn that there are movie theaters that offer ticket discounts on matinee shows especially on weekdays. It is usually the first schedule of the day or all slots prior 6PM on a weekday. Ticket prices depend on the movie theater of the same chain or of different chains. An example is the various viewing choices of AMC theaters nationwide that includes value pricing at different days of the week.
Get a Gift Card
Gift cards are mostly used for personal purchases such as buying cinema tickets. Discounted gift cards let the movie goers purchase tickets with discounts of 15 to 20 percent and this is big savings already. In order to avail of these savings, the key is to register for email alerts notifying you that the gift card you want is on-hand. You need to sign up for these alerts so that when your gift card arrives, you can already buy it ahead of time. Make sure to check the expiration date of the gift card and if it can be used to purchase any type of cinema ticket or valid at any ticket booth.
Join the Rewards Program
Some cinema theaters offer rewards programs to repeat customers in the form of ticket discounts, rewards points and other perks. Join the club and enjoy these freebies. One example is the $10 credit offered by AMC Theater for every purchase of tickets totaling $100. This credit may be converted into discounts on any purchases at the ticket booth or concession stand, or it can be used to upgrade soft drinks and popcorn with no charge.
Go for the Regular 2D
With the introduction of 3D technology, some films, especially the box office hits, are shot in 3D, but of course, there is also the usual filming in 2D effect. At a panel conference at the Comic-Con International, huge filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson implied that not all films are worth watching in 3D. In fact, you can save on your movie expense if you just go for the regular movies.
Attend Movie Screenings
Some films are being shown to preview audiences by certain cinemas before its general release for the purpose of research or promotions. But in order to catch a screening, you need to be very quick in getting details, and this can be done through registering for email alerts, signing up for newsletters from theater chains in your city, and checking out event websites. As these screenings are free, they are usually on a limited and free seating basis.
Be Resourceful
You will be amazed to know that movie ticket discounts are not just limited to the senior citizens. If you don’t hesitate to ask your local cinema office, there are actually discount offers to individuals ranging from 55 or 62 years old and above, depending on the location. Children also have discounts in cinemas, depending also on the age range. Check it out at your nearest or most-visited movie theater.
