Did your favorite concert, comedy, musical, or sports event run out of tickets? Are you very angry that you wont be able to attend that show you were so excited about? Well, don't fret just yet. You have a second chance to get those tickets. The Internet is full of resources to help you in your search, and there's also the option of scalping but do so at your own risk...meaning, save for last resort.
Contents at a Glance
Materials you'll need
Computer, Internet access, Determination!
Step 1:
Check Official Ticket Sites
Official, online ticket websites are a lot safer than using the other resources listed below. Check out Ticketmaster.com. When you get there check out TicketExchange, which allows other users to sell tickets. You can buy tickets from other sellers when you search for the event(s) you're interested in. Another website to visit is StubHub. Other websites include TicketZoom, TicketLiquidator, TicketsNow, and RazorGator.
Official, online ticket websites are a lot safer than using the other resources listed below. Check out Ticketmaster.com. When you get there check out TicketExchange, which allows other users to sell tickets. You can buy tickets from other sellers when you search for the event(s) you're interested in. Another website to visit is StubHub. Other websites include TicketZoom, TicketLiquidator, TicketsNow, and RazorGator.
Step 2:
Secondary Markets & Ticket Brokers
If you can't find anything from the above links, then you might want to try these websites: Zickets.com and SoldOutTickets.com. Both sites use a network of ticket brokers who buy unwanted tickets from sellers, so tickets to certain events aren't guaranteed. There are other ticket broker sites out there, so be sure to check for the following:
The website is a licensed ticket broker with their respective state.
Make sure they have an About Us page that describes the above details.
Have a stated privacy policy.
Member of the Better Business Bureau or their local chamber.
Money-back guarantee--many sites don't charge you until they can fulfill your order, so be on the look out for this.
Offer reliable shipping.
Site uses 128-bit encryption and SSL technology--check your web browser to learn how it can detect if a website is using the technology.
Be prepared to pay a higher premium price for those tickets--these sites are based on supply and demand.
If you can't find anything from the above links, then you might want to try these websites: Zickets.com and SoldOutTickets.com. Both sites use a network of ticket brokers who buy unwanted tickets from sellers, so tickets to certain events aren't guaranteed. There are other ticket broker sites out there, so be sure to check for the following:
Be prepared to pay a higher premium price for those tickets--these sites are based on supply and demand.
Step 3:
Secondary Markets & Other Marketplaces
If you still can't find the tickets you're looking for from the links above, then you should try other online marketplaces. One that comes to mind is eBay.com and Craigslist.org. Take great care, as this can be very risky. On eBay, it's even riskier. When it comes to eBay, make sure that the auction has a clear picture of the ticket. Compare it to an actual ticket if possible, or show it to someone and allow them to give an opinion. Look for feedback rating. If you find an eBay store that specializes with selling tickets and has positive feedback, then you more than likely have found a reputable seller. But be very careful. Be prepared to pay a higher premium price for those tickets.
On Craigslist, it's just as risky but there's one element that eBay can't offer--a personal meeting. Meet in a public place such as a coffee shop or fast food joint, to avoid the risk of being jumped and robbed (there are many bad Craigslist stories that abound--be smart!). At the very least, you can touch and observe the ticket and look for any signs of fraud.
Another website that displays ticket listings on eBay.com is a website called Sold Out Ticket Search. You can find sports tickets, musicals, comedies, and sometimes special vacation tickets. This site performs a quick scan of the eBay marketplace. But, you may find other ticket deals on there as well.
Scalping
This is very risky. It's illegal in many cities, and you can spend a lot of time in jail. There's no advice I can give you in this area, other than save this for the last resort and don't do this directly outside of the venue. Reserve it for the parking lot and any other area far from where security might spot you.
If you still can't find the tickets you're looking for from the links above, then you should try other online marketplaces. One that comes to mind is eBay.com and Craigslist.org. Take great care, as this can be very risky. On eBay, it's even riskier. When it comes to eBay, make sure that the auction has a clear picture of the ticket. Compare it to an actual ticket if possible, or show it to someone and allow them to give an opinion. Look for feedback rating. If you find an eBay store that specializes with selling tickets and has positive feedback, then you more than likely have found a reputable seller. But be very careful. Be prepared to pay a higher premium price for those tickets.
On Craigslist, it's just as risky but there's one element that eBay can't offer--a personal meeting. Meet in a public place such as a coffee shop or fast food joint, to avoid the risk of being jumped and robbed (there are many bad Craigslist stories that abound--be smart!). At the very least, you can touch and observe the ticket and look for any signs of fraud.
Another website that displays ticket listings on eBay.com is a website called Sold Out Ticket Search. You can find sports tickets, musicals, comedies, and sometimes special vacation tickets. This site performs a quick scan of the eBay marketplace. But, you may find other ticket deals on there as well.
Scalping
This is very risky. It's illegal in many cities, and you can spend a lot of time in jail. There's no advice I can give you in this area, other than save this for the last resort and don't do this directly outside of the venue. Reserve it for the parking lot and any other area far from where security might spot you.
What's On YouTube?
A somewhat serious discussion of why ticket scalping is important to the U.S. economy.
The Economics of Scalping Tickets, Team 86
Scalping tickets deals with many vital economic principles that many people do not realize. We examine these principles on game-day in Happy Valley near the Joe Paterno Statue.
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