Does Ticketmaster sell fake tickets?

The only way to know your tickets are authentic, is to buy Ticketmaster “Verified Tickets” directly from Ticketmaster or Live Nation, or get them at the venue box office. These tickets will always be 100\% authentic.

How do I not get scammed on Ticketmaster?

If you want to know you’re guaranteed to get in to your next live event, buy your verified and secure tickets straight from official sources like Ticketmaster, at Ticketmaster.com or our mobile app. That is the only way you can be 100\% sure the tickets you receive are real and will get you in.

How do you know if tickets are fake?

Check the tickets and don’t share online If you’re worried that the tickets you’ve purchased are fake, an easy way to check is to call the box office and ask them to verify. You can do this as soon as you have the tickets in hand or online.

Do you save money buying tickets at box office?

Going straight to the box office can save you big bucks. These fees can sometimes tack on more than 50 percent to the cost of a ticket, so I’ve decided to find out if making a little bit more effort – by going to the venue’s physical box office to buy tickets – is a worthwhile money saver.

How do you tell if someone is scamming you for tickets?

Verify that the seller has a real physical addresses and phone numbers. Scammers often post fake addresses, PO Box, or no address on their websites. Check the actual web address of the resale ticket seller. Some scammers create phony websites that closely resemble authentic ticket company websites.

Is Live Nation and Ticketmaster the same thing?

In the 1990’s Ticketmaster was an early developer of modern digital ticket sales. That same year, Ticketmaster went public with a market valuation of $2.80 billion. In 2010, Ticketmaster and Live Nation merged to form Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

Do you pay fees if you buy tickets at the box office?

Buying Tickets in Person Avoids the Fees By buying tickets in-person, at the box office, you can avoid paying the ticketing fees. If you are buying just two tickets, then the fees are not going to be that high and it may be worth paying for the convenience of buying online (or over the phone).

Do you have to pay service fee at box office?

The service fee varies by event based on our agreement with each individual client. The processing fee offsets the costs of ticket handling, shipping and support and as a result, the processing fee is generally not charged on in-person box office purchases.

Is Live Nation doing $20 tickets in 2020?

Live Nation is sweetening the deal for some fans, selling $20 tickets for 1,000 upcoming shows across the U.S., the major concert promoter announced Thursday. The deal has 36 artists participating, including Lil Baby, the Jonas Brothers, The Black Crowes, Maroon 5, Kiss, Alice Cooper and the Zac Brown Band.

Can I pick up my tickets at the venue?

Box Office Collection. Most venues offer Box Office Collection, which means that you can pick your tickets up in person when you arrive for the event – just choose Box Office Collection when you get to the delivery part of the booking process.

Who determines the price of tickets sold on Ticketmaster?

The standard tickets sold on Ticketmaster are owned by our clients (venues, sports teams or other event promoters) who determine the number of tickets to be sold and set the face value price. In the case of resale tickets, listing prices are determined by the seller, which can include fans or season ticket holders.

How do you sell tickets for events?

We sell tickets on behalf of Event Organizers, which means we do not set the ticket prices or determine seating locations. Event Organizers typically set the face price of their tickets. Tickets are generally sold through several distribution points, including websites, apps, and box offices.

Who can pick up my tickets from the box office?

If your tickets are on Box Office collection, generally only the cardholder can pick them up. If you’re not planning on going to the event yourself, there are some venues that will allow for someone else to collect the tickets on your behalf – they’ll just need to bring some photo ID and a Letter of Authorisation from you.