All fans want to go see their favorite sports team play live. With so many entities offering cheap ticket sales, it can become difficult for consumers to decide which ones to trust online.
Why buy cheap tickets from a broker, scalper, or service?
Many people may wonder why anyone would search for tickets outside of the venue. A few scenarios may arise,
warranting the need for tickets through a third-party source:
- Cheap tickets obtained at the box office were not desirable
- Special or close seating is desired
- Relatives or clients need last-minute entertainment
- An event is particularly popular (World Series, Super Bowl, etc.)
Regardless of the occasion, the need for cheap tickets may arise, and a third-party source may be the only choice.
Finding cheap tickets online – dos/donts
- When possible, ask a vendor if they are a licensed broker and to see their license
- Use a credit card or other secure type of payment
- Use a broker operating from a fixed place of business
- Verify the location of the
cheap tickets via a seating chart
o Do not use cash
o Do not buy from unsecured, Web sites
o Do not buy tickets from private owners (Craigslist, Facebook, etc.)
Many ticket-purchase entities exist online. Their existence invites more opportunities for consumers, but shopping must be done wisely.
Characteristics of reputable cheap ticket sources:
- Maintains regular business hours from permanent business address
- Maintains business telephone number
- Discloses location of seats verbally or via seating chart prior to purchase
- Does not sell altered tickets
- Maintains records of cheap ticket sale transactions
- Advises purchaser of refund, rescheduling, and cancellations policy
Ticket suppliers can take the shape of private owners, online brokers, partners, or the sport team box office. Always take the time to check the reputation of the cheap ticket source.
