Buying Concert Tickets
Buying Concert Tickets
Many music events get sold out very quickly, leaving many fans with the choice of staying at home or trying to track down the highly sought-after tickets from other sources.
We advise anyone who misses out on tickets through official channels to be aware of the risks of purchasing through other means, such as online auctions or secondary ticket agency websites.
If you buy from a second rate source, you run the risk of tickets not being delivered, seats in the wrong or poor location and counterfeits.
The event becomes “memorable” for all the wrong reasons.
Many people who advertise tickets for sale on internet auction sites are private sellers, similar to classified ads in newspapers. Consumers have fewer rights when they buy privately and the biggest problem can be trying to get money back if things go wrong.
To help prevent disappointment, we recommend that you
* Use reputable ticket agencies that are well known. Don’t rely on a flashy website - and bear in mind that a search for “concert tickets” will give you a mind numbing 17 million results!
* Look for websites that have an encryption facility. Check the web address starts https:// before you enter any personal information or payment details (the ’s’ stands for ’secure’). There should also be a padlock at the bottom of the screen when you are filling in the payment details.
* Be sure you know exactly what is being sold including seat location, total price, (check additional costs such as booking fees and transaction charges), the delivery date, and any return or cancellation policy.
* You may have to pay delivery or postage costs. These hidden costs can push up the price. Check with the seller before agreeing to buy.
* Save all information relating to the transaction. Always print out a copy of your order and a copy of any acknowledgement you receive.
* You can reduce some of the risk of buying online by paying with a credit card if the total price is more than £100. This won’t guarantee that you will receive your tickets but could offer you some protection for getting your money back if things do go wrong.
* Find out what will happen if the event is cancelled and if you are entitled to a refund, including any additional fees you might have paid.
Above all, remember that if the ticket offer is “too good to be true” then it usually is!
So, who are the “good guys” in the concert ticket world? There are a number of them - but we prefer to stick with just two… one covers the USA and one deals only with Europe.
In our opinion, both of these companies offer wht we consider to be essential - great seats, a friendly and hassle free buying experience, competitive pricing, comprehensive guarantees and total peace of mind.
All you need to do is just enjoy the concert!
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