Where to find tickets for a sold out show

You might win, but if you do, you need to see the show on that same day. So this is not usually a good option for most people. Check StubHub.

StubHub works like eBay which owns StubHub -- sellers list their tickets, and you can buy the tickets using the online platform. The key is to make sure the tickets aren't fake, and that you get them on time. Meet in person. This is a good option when someone is attending the event but has a spare ticket, say if their friend is sick or unable to attend.

Ask to see the tickets before agreeing to a purchase. If the seller is offering physical, paper tickets then ask them to send you a video of them holding the tickets or a picture with their online username or full name written on a piece of paper next to the tickets. Ask for physical tickets to be sent via recorded delivery.

More and more ticket selling platforms are trying to crack down on unfair touting. Websites such as Skiddle , Eventbrite and Dice offer an event waiting list, which allows you to be first in line for extra tickets released by promoters or unwanted fan tickets. When in doubt, ask for photo confirmation of their tickets or receipt before going through with the sale.

A friend of mine who will remain nameless almost got scammed before a sold-out Jeff Rosenstock show last summer, via a Facebook user who went by Sean Thompson. This was a case where the scam was clear-cut and avoidable, but still unsettling, especially given that multiple other Facebook users had written about him successfully pulling off the same stunt on other event pages.

Look, if it comes down to eating the entire cost, or selling back your ticket for less than what you spent, obviously anyone would choose the latter. Runners-up: SeatGeek, eBay. Of the sites we listed, we feel that StubHub offers the best balance of geographic availability, price, event selection, and buyer protection. For example, sites like SeatGeek can find you better prices than StubHub, while Vivid Seats outshines StubHub in terms of buyer-friendly policies and protections.

The best place to buy resale tickets, then, like many things, depends on your priorities. StubHub is a great choice for sports tickets, as it has a large selection of events worldwide to choose from. It also has a decent buyer protection policy and occasional discounts.

A general e-commerce website like eBay can be a better bet for finding tickets to venues that other resale sites may not carry, like museums and theme parks. You also have purchasing options: buy upfront, bid in an auction, or submit a price offer. If you want to skip the worry of wondering if your tickets are genuine, pick a primary ticket seller like Ticketmaster.

This can be a good strategy for a big-name concert, where you have a rather limited time to see the event in your area. It also has low service fees and a good selection of sports tickets.

Their policies are really customer-friendly, too. TicketsNow can be a good choice if you want the peace-of-mind of verified authentic tickets while not necessarily paying face value like you would at Ticketmaster. Did You Know The New Yard Sale: Staying Safe with Online Classified Get a general intro to buying and selling through classified ad websites with a list of the top platforms and some basic safety precautions.

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