Tickets for top fights may be sold by touts for up to ten times their face value. Some rings have seats designated as contrabarrera which are the next rows to the barrier seats. They are the cheapest seats in the ring. Cushions may be rented for around 40 ptas and are advisable as the seats are usually stone or concrete. Children aren't admitted to bullfights.
Tickets sold by agents have a surcharge.
You should avoid buying a ticket from a tout who will often tell you that the bullfight is sold out when it is not. Most fights do not sell out completely so if you arrive at the bullring in reasonable time you should be able to get a ticket. Booking early offers the chance of a better seat for the same price. The exception to this are the most popular fights during the summer fiesta in larger towns. At popular fight you may be approached by 'touts' on the way to the booking office.