Buying show tickets far in advance
I also have been buying early for my next trip to NYC at Easter. Kind of crazy because I still have a few days to go before I leave for this year's visit. Some of the shows it just felt like I should secure seats early. I went with a cheap as possible for Warriors, even though I know sight lines might be bad. On the other hand I ponied up for a good orchestra seat to a preview of Paddington. I liked that ATG had something new - cancel for any reason insurance. I paid for that because who know...