What is the difference between StubHub and Ticketmaster?

For popular events, Ticketmaster sells out very quickly or has only limited seating choices. That is where Stub Hub and it’s ilk come in. Stub Hub is a ticket re-seller. Anyone who has a ticket can re-sell through Stub Hub at whatever price they wish, and Stub Hub charges a fee for the service.

Are tickets more expensive on StubHub?

StubHub’s fees are reportedly a little higher than Vivid Seats’ on average. Total costs can range from 20\% to 50\% of the original price. StubHub does have decent customer service but it is nowhere near as highly recommended as Vivid Seats.

Does StubHub sell fake tickets?

Using StubHub However, some people haven’t been so lucky. There have been statements on how StubHub called the buyer, told them there was a problem with the tickets, and managed to source alternative ones for the same venue. Overall, StubHub is a legitimate place to buy tickets, but it does have its limitations.

How reliable is StubHub?

Yes, StubHub is legit. The site’s 100\% guarantee ensures that ticket buyers, “get valid tickets to any event or your money back.” Purchasing from StubHub means “Tickets will be 100\% authentic and arrive before the event,” according to legitticketreviews.com.

Are StubHub tickets cheaper closer game?

Yes they do. You just have to give it time and keep checking back. Typically, as the event date gets closer, ticket holders selling on the StubHub marketplace will lower their prices so as to get rid of the inventory of tickets they have, for better to make money at a cheaper rate than to completely lose your profit.

Are Ticketmaster and StubHub related?

StubHub and TicketMaster go in the same direction – sports tickets, music events, theater plays, festivals and conferences. You can find tickets in high demand, as well as tickets that may barely sell. The selection is relatively similar – both portals go with major names, as well as locally known artists.

How do I avoid paying fees on StubHub?

If you use stubhub, be sure to toggle to ‘show prices including fees’ while searching so that you get to see the true cost to you, not just the list price the seller has listed them for.

Why are StubHub fees so high?

They are called TicketPrices.net. The fees essentially are the money that StubHub receives for providing a service to the customer (buyer or seller, there are fees on both sides). This is to pay for fraud protection, integrations with partner’s ticketing systems, operational costs ,and to obviously profit.

Who owns StubHub?

eBay
Viagogoviagogo AG
StubHub/Parent organizations

Is StubHub part of Ticketmaster?

StubHub takes on Ticketmaster with new platform for both primary and secondary tickets. StubHub has announced big plans to infiltrate the primary ticketing market, as the eBay-owned company takes on the might of Ticketmaster in the lucrative live events realm.

How does StubHub make money?

StubHub charges buyers and sellers a fee for every ticket sold. While there are no fees for listings tickets on the site, StubHub charges buyers a 10 percent fee on what they pay for the ticket, which has a minimum of $5, while also taking a roughly 15 percent commission on the price from sellers.