How To Save Money When going To The Movies (community article)

[jeffrey]

This is another community article post. Please refer to How To Save On Pizza on how this works.

Received an email from a reader asking if I would start one on this subject...feel free to start these with any questions you may have and I will make a new area for them so they don't crowd the general area section. Let's put together a quality a article on how to save at the movies.


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Don't Purchase Food: Food is overpriced at the movie theater so eating before you go will save quite a bit on the night out rather than purchasing at the movie theater.

Movie Club Cards: Some movie theaters have club cards that will earn you discounts and free tickets after you have seen a certain number of movies.

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[tinapbeana]

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Don't Purchase Food: Food is overpriced at the movie theater so eating before you go will save quite a bit on the night out rather than purchasing at the movie theater.

Movie Club Cards: Some movie theaters have club cards that will earn you discounts and free tickets after you have seen a certain number of movies.

Matinees: Attend a matinee, the prices are typically lower than evening movies

Local Coupons: Check newspapers and local entertainment guides for coupons to your movie theater. Sometimes fast food chains or soda companies also give away movie coupons.

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[disneysteve]

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Don't Purchase Food: Food is overpriced at the movie theater so eating before you go will save quite a bit on the night out rather than purchasing at the movie theater.

Bring Your Own Snacks: Candy at your local store is 1/3 to 1/4 the price charged at the theater. Bring a water bottle to drink.

Movie Club Cards: Some movie theaters have club cards that will earn you discounts and free tickets after you have seen a certain number of movies.

Matinees: Attend a matinee, the prices are typically lower than evening movies

Local Coupons: Check newspapers and local entertainment guides for coupons to your movie theater. Sometimes fast food chains or soda companies also give away movie coupons.

Entertainment Book: These contain coupons for discounted movie tickets.
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[frugalmomof1]

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Don't Purchase Food: Food is overpriced at the movie theater so eating before you go will save quite a bit on the night out rather than purchasing at the movie theater.

Bring Your Own Snacks: Candy at your local store is 1/3 to 1/4 the price charged at the theater. Bring a water bottle to drink.

Movie Club Cards: Some movie theaters have club cards that will earn you discounts and free tickets after you have seen a certain number of movies.

Matinees: Attend a matinee, the prices are typically lower than evening movies. Check if any theaters in your are offer a 'matinee day' where you pay the matinee price all day (tyically a Tuesday)

Discount Theaters: Typically run older movies, but charge $1 or $2 for a ticket.

Local Coupons: Check newspapers and local entertainment guides for coupons to your movie theater. Sometimes fast food chains or soda companies also give away movie coupons.

Entertainment Book: These contain coupons for discounted movie tickets.
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[marla]

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Don't Purchase Food: Food is overpriced at the movie theater so eating before you go will save quite a bit on the night out rather than purchasing at the movie theater.

Bring Your Own Snacks: Candy at your local store is 1/3 to 1/4 the price charged at the theater. Bring a water bottle to drink.

Movie Club Cards: Some movie theaters have club cards that will earn you discounts and free tickets after you have seen a certain number of movies.

Matinees: Attend a matinee, the prices are typically lower than evening movies. Check if any theaters in your are offer a 'matinee day' where you pay the matinee price all day (tyically a Tuesday)

Discount Theaters: Typically run older movies, but charge $1 or $2 for a ticket.

Local Coupons: Check newspapers and local entertainment guides for coupons to your movie theater. Sometimes fast food chains or soda companies also give away movie coupons.

Entertainment Book: These contain coupons for discounted movie tickets.

Costco: Costco sells movie tickets to major theaters at a discount
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[scfr]

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Don't Purchase Food: Food is overpriced at the movie theater so eating before you go will save quite a bit on the night out rather than purchasing at the movie theater.

Bring Your Own Snacks: Candy at your local store is 1/3 to 1/4 the price charged at the theater. Bring a water bottle to drink.

Movie Club Cards: Some movie theaters have club cards that will earn you discounts and free tickets after you have seen a certain number of movies.

Matinees: Attend a matinee, the prices are typically lower than evening movies. Check if any theaters in your are offer a 'matinee day' where you pay the matinee price all day (tyically a Tuesday)

Discount Theaters: Typically run older movies, but charge $1 or $2 for a ticket.

Local Coupons: Check newspapers and local entertainment guides for coupons to your movie theater. Sometimes fast food chains or soda companies also give away movie coupons.

Entertainment Book: These contain coupons for discounted movie tickets.

Costco: Costco sells movie tickets to major theaters at a discount

Bulk Purchase Discount: A theater chain may sell tickets in bulk at a discount to a large organization, such as a homeowners association.
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[frugalmomof1]

Don't Purchase Food: Food is overpriced at the movie theater so eating before you go will save quite a bit on the night out rather than purchasing at the movie theater.

Bring Your Own Snacks: Candy at your local store is 1/3 to 1/4 the price charged at the theater. Bring a water bottle to drink.

Movie Club Cards: Some movie theaters have club cards that will earn you discounts and free tickets after you have seen a certain number of movies.

Matinees: Attend a matinee, the prices are typically lower than evening movies. Check if any theaters in your are offer a 'matinee day' where you pay the matinee price all day (tyically a Tuesday)

Discount Theaters: Typically run older movies, but charge $1 or $2 for a ticket.

Local Coupons: Check newspapers and local entertainment guides for coupons to your movie theater. Sometimes fast food chains or soda companies also give away movie coupons.

Entertainment Book: These contain coupons for discounted movie tickets.

Costco: Costco sells movie tickets to major theaters at a discount

Bulk Purchase Discount: A theater chain may sell tickets in bulk at a discount to a large organization, such as a homeowners association.

AAA offers discounted tickets if you have a membership.

[mccartygirl]

Don't Purchase Food: Food is overpriced at the movie theater so eating before you go will save quite a bit on the night out rather than purchasing at the movie theater.

Bring Your Own Snacks: Candy at your local store is 1/3 to 1/4 the price charged at the theater. Bring a water bottle to drink.

Movie Club Cards: Some movie theaters have club cards that will earn you discounts and free tickets after you have seen a certain number of movies.

Matinees: Attend a matinee, the prices are typically lower than evening movies. Check if any theaters in your are offer a 'matinee day' where you pay the matinee price all day (tyically a Tuesday)

Before Matinees: The theaters near us charge a few $$ cheaper than the matinees if you come before noon on Sundays.

Discount Theaters: Typically run older movies, but charge $1 or $2 for a ticket.

Local Coupons: Check newspapers and local entertainment guides for coupons to your movie theater. Sometimes fast food chains or soda companies also give away movie coupons.

Entertainment Book: These contain coupons for discounted movie tickets.

Costco: Costco sells movie tickets to major theaters at a discount

Bulk Purchase Discount: A theater chain may sell tickets in bulk at a discount to a large organization, such as a homeowners association.

AAA offers discounted tickets if you have a membership.

[LuxLiving]

Don't Purchase Food: Food is overpriced at the movie theater so eating before you go will save quite a bit on the night out rather than purchasing at the movie theater.

Bring Your Own Snacks: Candy at your local store is 1/3 to 1/4 the price charged at the theater. Bring a water bottle to drink.

Movie Club Cards: Some movie theaters have club cards that will earn you discounts and free tickets after you have seen a certain number of movies.

Matinees: Attend a matinee, the prices are typically lower than evening movies. Check if any theaters in your are offer a 'matinee day' where you pay the matinee price all day (tyically a Tuesday)

Before Matinees: The theaters near us charge a few $$ cheaper than the matinees if you come before noon on Sundays.

Discount Theaters: Typically run older movies, but charge $1 or $2 for a ticket.

Local Coupons: Check newspapers and local entertainment guides for coupons to your movie theater. Sometimes fast food chains or soda companies also give away movie coupons.

Entertainment Book: These contain coupons for discounted movie tickets.

Costco: Costco sells movie tickets to major theaters at a discount

Bulk Purchase Discount: A theater chain may sell tickets in bulk at a discount to a large organization, such as a homeowners association.

AAA offers discounted tickets if you have a membership. For particularly popular movies that you don't want to miss out on try going online to buy your tickets and guarantee your seating, often times at a discount.

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