Third-Party Ticket Purchasing Dos And Don’ts

Purchasing tickets from a third party doesn’t have to be risky. Follow these tips to help ensure your ticket is the real deal. Buying tickets for a festival or concert from a third-party seller can be scary and leave you with many questions. Is this real? Am I being scammed? Am I being overcharged? While not all of us can avoid every concert dilemma, being selective about where you purchase your resale tickets can help you avoid scams and enjoy the event. We always recommended that you do your research before purchasing your passes. We live in the digital age, where communities for just about any event you can think of can be found online. Joining them and participating in conversations about the event can help you familiarize yourself with other groups attending. Photo Credit: Jeremy Li So many of the online communities you can join usually have secondary resellers. Admins that run these types of groups are typically very active and constantly monitoring for scammers and price gougers. Although there is no guarantee that a scammer won’t get through, you can have the backing of other community members help confirm that a reseller is credible. Online communities are also a great way...