I shouldn't generalize, but what the hell. I have always found some of the nastiest people to deal with are ticket sellers and clerks in art supply stores. I don't know why that is, but it is. Well I can't help you with the ticket sellers, but if you're an artist I can tell you something you may not know. Ross where you can dress for less also lets you paint for less. I am amazed at how fabulous the bargains are on stretched canvases of all sizes and acrylic paints of all colors. Unlike the highly inflated prices at most hobby and art supply stores, Ross has truly bargain-priced supplies to let you paint up a storm.