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Coming to Oakland and going to my first A's home game

Hey fellow A's fan, I thought I'd post here to ask a few questions about coming to Oakland for the first time. I've been an A's fan pretty much my whole life; I've seen them on the road at least 30 times, and I've been a regular lurker on this site for years. On August 9 I'll be able to see a game in Oakland for the first time, likely solo, and I want to get the whole experience. I don't have a ticket yet, and my first choice is to be in the right field bleachers. Would I be wise to get a ticket now, or would I be ok waiting until gameday or scalping? If anybody here hosts or partakes in any pregame tailgating or other festivities, I'd like to join if possible. If anybody is willing to help me out, please reply here, or if you prefer, message me. I appreciate it! This trip is about 25 years in the making for me; I'm pumped!