If you have a strong desire to stand on stage with Drew Carey to play Plinko or win a brand new car and have a keen sense for the manufacturer's suggested retail price of a variety of items, then participating on The Price is Right may be for you. Read on to find out how to become a contestant on The Price is Right.

• Be sure you are eligible to compete

• Request tickets in advance

• Show up early to ensure you are admitted to the taping

• Use your brief moments with the production crew wisely

• Be yourself, they look for people of all types to compete

• Remember to have fun

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Different from other game shows, the selection of contestants occurs just moments before the show is taped, giving everyone who attends each taping an equal chance of being selected. To appear on stage on The Price is Right, first you need a ticket for a taping, then you need to show the production staff in a short amount of time, why you'd make a great contestant. All tapings are held at the CBS Studios in Los Angeles, so prepare to visit or travel to the area as well.http://www.cbs.com/daytime/the_price_is_right/tickets/

While anyone over the age of 18 may attend a taping, those who will be considered to "Come on down" must meet a variety of other eligibility conditions.

1. You must not have been a contestant on the show in the past 10 yearshttp://www.cbs.com/daytime/the_price_is_right/tickets/
2. You may not have been on any other game show, including local programs, within the past yearhttp://www.cbs.com/daytime/the_price_is_right/tickets/
3. You may not have been on two other game shows in the past 10 yearshttp://www.cbs.com/daytime/the_price_is_right/tickets/
4. You may not be affiliated with CBS or its parent or subsidiary companieshttp://www.cbs.com/daytime/the_price_is_right/tickets/

The first step to being selected as a contestant is to get in the door for a taping. Tickets are free but getting a ticket does not guarantee you will compete for prizes or even get in to watch the taping.

1. Check the CBS official site for a current list of taping dates and timeshttp://www.cbs.com/daytime/the_price_is_right/tickets/
2. Order tickets online at the CBS official websitehttp://www.cbs.com/daytime/the_price_is_right/tickets/
3. Request tickets by mail, sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope with the date and time you'd like to attend and how many tickets you need to:
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   • 7800 Beverly Blvd.
   • Los Angeles, CA 90036http://www.cbs.com/daytime/the_price_is_right/tickets/
4. Order tickets by phone by calling (800) 852-8909 and letting them know which taping you'd like to attend and how many tickets you needhttp://www.cbs.com/daytime/the_price_is_right/tickets/
5. Pick up tickets at the ticket booth; same-day tickets are available, but due to the high demand, it's recommended to secure tickets in advancehttp://www.cbs.com/daytime/the_price_is_right/tickets/

Prior to each filming, each prospective contestant meets with the production crew for a brief interview. The crew selects a lucky few from the hundreds at each taping to compete, so use those precious moments wisely to increase your chances of appearing on stage.

1. Show up early and plan for a long day; processing begins three-to-four hours before each taping and is first come, first served basishttp://www.cbs.com/daytime/the_price_is_right/tickets/
2. Bring two forms of identification, including one with your social security number on ithttp://www.cbs.com/daytime/the_price_is_right/tickets/
3. Dress comfortably but remember that costumes or any clothing with advertisements are not permittedhttp://www.cbs.com/daytime/the_price_is_right/tickets/
4. Do not bring cell phones, tape recorders, price lists, backpacks, coolers or camerashttp://www.cbs.com/daytime/the_price_is_right/tickets/
5. Show the production crew in the short interview why you stand out from the crowd and should be a contestant on the show
6. Be polite, genuine and enthusiastic