As concerts get into full swing, so do scalpers and crazy resale fees. Several true fans are losing the opportunity to see their favorite artists.

But if you know how to make your approach, you can get Houston out of your headphones, and in your ears instead.

Well, buying tickets is complicated enough. The most important step is knowing what your price range is. Although many venues release a price range in advance, others may force you to wait until you’re at the screen to buy tickets. It’s very important to take taxes and extra fees into consideration as well before you plan your purchase.

Another important step is knowing around where you want to sit. Sometimes it’s much more convenient to get a seat rather than general admission due to the size of the arena or stage. For instance, at NRG Stadium, it’s much better to pay for a seat on the sides. Although you’re closer if you’re standing up, it easily gets tiring and pushy without assigned seating.

On the other hand, when it comes to being in a small venue, general admission is better because most seats are all the way up in the back like in the House of Blues.

The next thing you want to do is insert and prepare all your information to the platform you’re buying from. This is so when it comes to pay, you’re not wasting time looking for your card and seats—there’s usually a timer that can cause you to lose your tickets. If you’re making a large purchase, call your bank to let them know before they decline it for fraud. Proper planning prevents missing your performance.

Another tip to keep in mind is look out for fan presale ticket codes. Keep that code safe and store it nearby. It’s very important to sign up for these opportunities once you see the artist announcing their tour.

On the day of the ticket sale, I recommend opening the website where the tickets are going to be around an hour before tickets actually go on sale. Being there on time lets you automatically press the button once it reaches the time.

Once the queue starts, there will typically be a countdown. Now you need to stay near your computer just in case anything goes wrong. Once it opens up, you might see a number of how many people are in front of you, and it can range from one to almost 20000 people.

Hopefully you’re in, and now’s the time to start searching for your preferable ticket. There are all types of tickets ranging from standard tickets, VIP tickets—ones that an artist sets in place—and tickets with certain amenities like a complimentary drink, early access to the view, different merch lines or even meeting the artist. Overall, VIP tickets aren’t worth it due to the high price for a standard view most times. VIP tickets usually don’t even meet the artist anymore. You might see tickets like “platinum” level, that’s a way that ticket sellers try to get money out of fans. Due to demand, these tickets are almost three times more expensive.

Eventually, once you get those tickets—and you will—comes the time for the actual concert. When arriving at the venue, I recommend getting someone to drive you to the venue so that way you won’t have to deal with the hassle of finding a parking spot or waiting in the lot for hours.

Something that has become more common in concerts is camping out for standing room hours or days before. Honestly, the fact that people feel the need to do this is insane, and that venues should be expected to prevent this. Some people have work or school before concerts and don’t have time to camp out for an artist. Thankfully, some venues have limited camping out until around 4 PM on the day of the concert, and I think this is the best way to prevent the problem.

You should prepare your bags ahead of time too. Some venues have gone down to small sizes or clear bags, due to safety issues. All you should need are essentials, like a credit card and a power bank. A power bank is especially helpful if you’re going to be at the venue for a while, taking videos and pictures the entire time. You can find good small battery packs sold online that will make your experience much smoother.

All in all, what should matter is that you enjoy your concert with your eyes and ears—not your phone—and have a good time.