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If you’re buying art at an auction for the first time, you may get caught up in the fast speed and excitement of it all and feel overwhelmed. Before you go to an art auction to make a purchase, attend one without buying anything just to get used to the rhythm and flow of it.  If you want to get a taste of what it’s like to actually participate, consider going to an auction and not bidding more than a very small amount of money (e.g., $10). This way, you can get a sense of what it’s like to take part in an auction without any real risk. This is also a good opportunity to talk with other people who buy art at auctions and see if they have any tips for newcomers to the auction scene. Big-name auction houses, such as Christie’s in New York, tend to set higher prices for the work being auctioned off. If you’re working with a smaller budget, stick to smaller, regional auction houses that tend to have lower price points.  If you live in a small or medium-sized town, you may not even know about any auction houses in your area! Try searching online for auction houses in your town and consider making your purchases there. Note that just because an auction house is small, this doesn’t necessarily mean that the works being auctioned off are not valuable. Artwork can be expensive and the prices are very often negotiable. After you have compared values at a few art galleries, you will have a good idea what a piece is worth and can make an offer that you and the dealer will both feel is fair.  Galleries will often reduce the price of an item for first-time buyers if they’re looking to develop a relationship with them. Don’t be afraid to ask for a lower price! Familiarize yourself with the dealers and ask others about them. You might learn from others who have bought art from a certain gallery that it’s relatively expensive or tacks on lots of hidden fees. There is immense value in being a valued customer. When shopping for art, nurse a rapport with gallery owners so that they will make you aware of the best values and the newest pieces coming into the gallery before other buyers. Gallery owners may also reward repeat customers with lower prices as part of their long-term business strategy. The Internet has made it possible for relatively unknown artists who can’t get their works into galleries or auctions to still make their work available for purchase. If your budget is tight or you want to buy work from artists who aren’t established yet, consider making your purchase online.  Some of the most popular sites to buy art from include Minted, Tiny Showcase, and Art.com Buying art online also makes it easy for you to find art of a particular style or genre. For example, Lumas.com specializes in high-quality photography, while Tappan Collective focuses entirely on art produced by emerging artists.

summary: Do a dry run at an art auction before actually participating in one. Attend art auctions that are within your price range. Ask for a discount if you’re buying from a gallery for the first time. Buy from galleries that you’ve bought art from before. Consider buying art online for cheaper options.


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Look for the next upcoming game and make sure the team is playing at home, at the Santiago Bernabéau Stadium, by checking the order of the team names listed. If Real Madrid Fútbol Club's name comes first, that means it's a home game. If their name is listed second, then it's an away game.  For example, if you see “Real Madrid CF – Sevilla FC,” you'll know it's a home game. Generally, games are scheduled on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays. Last-minute tickets are generally available from this window, starting from the day before the match and going up until the morning of the match. As you approach the stadium, you'll be able to see the numbered windows for the box offices.  Window #44 is located in Torre (Tower) A in the stadium. This window is usually open from Monday to Sunday, 9 am to 7 pm. This is good option for smaller games. Oftentimes, they'll have some tickets available, but seating options may be limited for families and groups. For games against more famous teams, such as Barcelona or Celta- Vigo, you probably won't be able to find any tickets at the last minute.  For example, tickets to El Clásico are extremely hard to come by, especially so close to the game. To ask “Are there any tickets left for tomorrow's game?” in Spanish, you would say “¿Hay entradas para el juego de mañana?” To ask “Are there any tickets left for today's game?” in Spanish, you would say “¿Hay entradas para el juego de hoy?” If there are any tickets left, select your seats and confirm the price. Pay for your tickets in euros and take them with you to get into the game.

summary: Check the team's schedule online to confirm the date and kick-off time. Go to the Real Madrid stadium ticket window #44 before the match. Ask a salesperson if there are any tickets available. Purchase your tickets at the window and take them with you.


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Look at the bulbs on your strand of lights to be sure that each one is seated firmly into its plastic socket, as they sometimes come loose.  Focus first on looking at individual unlit bulbs, or the first and last bulbs in a section that is unlit, but you should check all bulbs for loose connections. Gently push a loose bulb down into the socket until its connecting edge appears flush with the socket or it clicks into place. Remove any bulb that you know for certain is dead, either because it is an isolated unlit bulb in a strand of otherwise functioning bulbs, or it is clearly shattered, burnt-looking, or otherwise discolored.  Gently remove a dead bulb by grasping it between two fingers and pulling it up out of the socket. Some bulbs may require you to twist the bulb before pulling up. Replace any individual dead bulb with a new one of equal size and wattage, placing it firmly down into the socket. If you have a section of unlit bulbs in the strand, use a bulb tester, found in stores where Christmas lights are sold, to determine which bulb is causing the problem.  Inexpensive bulb testers can be found as a plastic mold or pen-shaped tool powered by a 9-volt battery.  Start with the first and last bulbs in an entire strand that is unlit, or the first unlit bulb that follows a section of working bulbs. Follow the individual instructions provided with your bulb tester for proper use. Remove any bulb you discover to be dead and replace with one of equal size and wattage. Plug your strand back into a power source after you’ve replaced any bulbs found to be dead to determine if all bulbs are now lit. You may need to replace more than one bulb in a section of unlit ones. Continue to test all bulbs in an unlit section if replacing just one doesn’t solve the problem. At the end of the season, of after you’ve replaced bulbs, ensure that others are not broken or damaged by storing them where they will not be crushed or exposed to extreme temperatures.  When putting up or taking down lights, be sure not to pull too hard on the strand, or otherwise roughly handle the wires and bulbs in such a way that could damage them. Coil your light strands neatly around a piece of cardboard, a clothes hanger, or other sturdy object, then place them into a box where there will not be pressure placed on the bulbs or wires. Note that typical Christmas tree lights usually have a life of about 1,000-1,500 hours, or about one to three seasons of use (unless they are LED lights, in which case they can last much longer). Plan to replace light strands every few years rather than continuing to attempt bulb replacements beyond the strand’s expected lifespan.
summary: Check first for loose connections. Replace dead bulbs. Test bulbs in a dead section. Test the strand after you’ve replaced bulbs. Continue to care for bulbs when stored.