Concert ticket brokers

[CTdiznymom]

Does anyone have a reputable ticket broker they can recommend? I was thinking of purchasing concert tickets for my 2 DDs for a graduation gift. I'm in the New England area if that matters. I have checked out ticketmaster, but the seats aren't that good. Anyone have any experience with using STUBHUB on Ebay? Thanks

 

[crazyme5kids]

I wouldn't buy from a ticket brocker myself, but I just read a good article in AARP on this subject. Some helpful hints they gave were:

1: Go to the source. Call the venue directly or visit an event's official website.

2: Join the club. This can be fan clubs or venue memberships etc..

3:Act slowly when dealing with brokers. Remember the closer to an event the more likely prices will drop. They don't want to get stuck with tickets.

4: Hit redial. No show is sold out until the curtain rises. Extra shows may be added. Sponsers may not use their full allocation of tickets. Ticketmaster often puts tickets back up for sale if a buyer's credit card is fraudulent or no good. Call the box office the day of the performance.

5: Make a bid if price is no object. Look for "authorized" auctions such as those operated by Ticketmaster. Many artist set aside seats to keep them away from scalpers.

6:Beware of e-tickets that you print from your computer. They are legit, but bewary of secondary sellers. There is nothing to stop a scalper from selling copies. If you buy from a reseller ask for a hard ticket.

7: Research their rep. It's no guarantee you'll get a good deal, but make sure the broker is lcensed by the National Association of Ticket Brokers (www.natb.org). Buying from a real storefront can help too, since you can see the tickets. And check the seat map: those great seats on sale might actually be nosebleeds.

 

[CTdiznymom]

I wouldn't buy from a ticket brocker myself, but I just read a good article in AARP on this subject. Some helpful hints they gave were:

1: Go to the source. Call the venue directly or visit an event's official website.

2: Join the club. This can be fan clubs or venue memberships etc..

3:Act slowly when dealing with brokers. Remember the closer to an event the more likely prices will drop. They don't want to get stuck with tickets.

4: Hit redial. No show is sold out until the curtain rises. Extra shows may be added. Sponsers may not use their full allocation of tickets. Ticketmaster often puts tickets back up for sale if a buyer's credit card is fraudulent or no good. Call the box office the day of the performance.

5: Make a bid if price is no object. Look for "authorized" auctions such as those operated by Ticketmaster. Many artist set aside seats to keep them away from scalpers.

6:Beware of e-tickets that you print from your computer. They are legit, but bewary of secondary sellers. There is nothing to stop a scalper from selling copies. If you buy from a reseller ask for a hard ticket.

7: Research their rep. It's no guarantee you'll get a good deal, but make sure the broker is lcensed by the National Association of Ticket Brokers (www.natb.org). Buying from a real storefront can help too, since you can see the tickets. And check the seat map: those great seats on sale might actually be nosebleeds.

Thank you for your post. I appreciate the advise.

 

[saikai]

I have used ticketsnow.com before and thought they were very good. I bought tickets the day of the show to a "sold out" concert, paid $10. more than regular price and was third row center!

 

[naterod]

Does anyone have a reputable ticket broker they can recommend? I was thinking of purchasing concert tickets for my 2 DDs for a graduation gift. I'm in the New England area if that matters. I have checked out ticketmaster, but the seats aren't that good. Anyone have any experience with using STUBHUB on Ebay? Thanks

Most secondary tickets sites are reliable and better than going directly to the broker for the tickets. Stubhub is good but I don't know about Ebay. You have sites like gotickets, tickets.com gotickets.com (very expensive almost 10-15 % more that other sites). I ussually use ugotickets.com and use a discount code (I have a friend that works there). The code is dm7269 and gives you their freind and family discount (8%)

 

[CTdiznymom]

Most secondary tickets sites are reliable and better than going directly to the broker for the tickets. Stubhub is good but I don't know about Ebay. You have sites like gotickets, tickets.com gotickets.com (very expensive almost 10-15 % more that other sites). I ussually use ugotickets.com and use a discount code (I have a friend that works there). The code is dm7269 and gives you their freind and family discount (8%)

Thanks for the code naterod. I definately will take a look at the site.

 

[tinytink]

we always use www.ticketmonster.com. We love them.

 

[1DISNEYLVR]

I have used Ace Tickets in the past with good results.

http://www.aceticket.com/