In fact, you can sell them right up to the performance/event start time. Whether it’s a concert ticket, sports event, theater show, or more, the process for selling tickets is the same.
Why won’t Ticketmaster let me resell my tickets?
Not all events or tickets are available for Fan-to-Fan Resale. If the button doesn’t appear, is grayed out or you receive a message that the Event Organizer hasn’t activated resale, your tickets aren’t eligible for resale. In order to resell your tickets for events in the U.S., you must have a U.S. bank account.
Can I still use my tickets if they don’t sell on Ticketmaster?
What happens if my tickets don’t sell? Your tickets will remain available for purchase until the event start-time. Once the event start-time passes, any tickets that have not sold will be placed back into your account and will be available for your use.
Does Ticketmaster charge a fee to resell tickets?
Creating a listing to sell your tickets is always free. However, when your tickets are sold, a service fee is collected from the total selling price of your tickets. During the setup process you’ll be able to view all of the details before finalizing your ticket listing.
What is the best way to sell Ticketmaster tickets?
How to Sell Your Tickets:
- Sign in to your Ticketmaster account.
- Tap the Sell button next to your event in My Account.
- Select the ticket(s) you want to sell.
- Set your price.
- Select your preferred method for receiving payment.
- Review your listing, then post.
What is the fastest way to resell concert tickets?
Stubhub is the most popular place to resell concert tickets. You can list your tickets on the website for free. However, StubHub charges a commission fee slightly higher than other resale options when you do sell a ticket. Despite that, StubHub is a great option since it gets a ton of visitors.
Is reselling on Ticketmaster legal?
A: Ticket brokering is permissible. If you buy some tickets, you can sell them to a friend, or you can place them online through a third party, secondary ticketing website.
What to do with concert tickets when you can’t go?
If you can’t make it to a concert and don’t want your tickets to go to waste, here’s how to price them to sell online.
Here is a list of other reputable online ticket resale platforms:
- SeatGeek.
- Vivid Seats.
- Ticketmaster.
- Viagogo.
- TicketIQ.
- TicketNetwork.
- Ticket City.
Can I cancel tickets I sold on Ticketmaster?
Unfortunately no. Once tickets have sold the original tickets are cancelled and new tickets are provided to the new resale buyer.
Can I get my tickets back after I put them up for resale in Ticketmaster?
Sorry, there are no refunds for unsold tickets.
Why did Ticketmaster charge me $1 after selling tickets?
Why do I see a $1.00 charge on my credit card? In order to participate in a Ticketmaster Auction, your credit card must pass pre-authorization. During the pre-authorization process, we use a $1.00 charge to query your bank and validate the billing address, customer identification, and active status of your card.
How much money does Ticketmaster take from selling tickets?
Normally 10%. Ticketmaster, along with other ticket resale marketplaces, will generally charge around 10% of the list price when a ticket is sold on Ticketmaster. If you are a large seller or part of Ticketmaster’s Trade Desk program, you can unlock cheaper sell-through rates.
How much does Ticketmaster charge to transfer tickets?
free
A ticket transfer allows you to transfer some or all of your tickets from your Ticketmaster account to another. It’s easy, safe and completely free.
How long before an event should you sell tickets?
The key takeaways and advice
6 months is ideal, but if that’s not possible, a 3–6 month lead time is strongly recommended based on this survey. You should also find ways to encourage and incentive early booking to try and get ahead of the curve and bring forward those ticket sales.
How do I sell concert tickets I already bought?
Frequently Asked Questions
- Enter your ticket barcode or sign into My Account and tap on your order to view your tickets.
- Click the “Sell” button*.
- Select and price the ticket(s) you’d like to sell.
- Tell us how you’d like to get paid.
- Review your listing and you’re all set.
Where is the best place to resell tickets?
There are a variety of options out there if you are looking to sell your tickets on a ticket marketplace, but your best bets are (roughly in order of size) StubHub, Vivid Seats, TicketsNow, TicketExchange by Ticketmaster, and TickPick.
Can I sell tickets that were transferred to me?
If the tickets were transferred to you, you’ll need to transfer them back to the original purchaser (i.e., the person who purchased the tickets at issue directly from Ticketmaster or Live Nation) in order for them to take advantage of whatever options the Event Organizer is providing for that event.
Is it legal to sell concert tickets for more than face value?
Currently, there are no federal laws that prohibit the scalping or resale of tickets.
Does Ticketmaster report sales to IRS?
The Ticketmaster website said the company is generally required to file a Form 1099-K report with the IRS if the gross amount of your transactions is $600 or more in a calendar year.
Why some events are not eligible for resale Ticketmaster?
Artists, teams, or venues may not allow resale for certain rows/seats or events. We are continuously working with artists, teams, and venues to include 100% verified Fan-to-Fan resale tickets for more of their events.
Will a screenshot of a concert ticket work?
Your barcode includes technology to protect it, so you won’t be able to use screenshots or print outs.