Getting professional sporting event and concert tickets

I’ve used StubHub for concert tix a few times, and once for a MLB baseball game in San Francisco. The experience was fine, no problems. I’m not a sports fan (my dad wanted to go to the baseball game), so I don’t know if the prices were decent for the seats we got. We just decided how much we were willing to spend and went from there.

 

Not much of a sports fan here and concerts are just too loud for me. Being on stage is OK but being out in front just doesn't work for me these days. Last time i was at Camden yards , it was epic for me though. My brother is a graphic artist and was being scouted for a job with Home Team Sports several years ago. He was supposed to meet up with them and they sent him some tickets for "The Yards." He sent me a couple of them and said "See you there." What a treat that turned out to be. The tickets were for the Home Team Sports box on the first base line. Fully stocked bar , a huge lunch spread , private bathroom , and Barco loungers on the deck to watch the game from. Must have cost somebody a fortune. Glad it wasn't me.
Oh yeah , he didn't take the job and the O's lost. Still had a great time.

 

StubHub for baseball and football games. But you will be paying through the nose for Fenway. Consider this. The Cape Cod League plays it's All Star game there, and the tickets will be available and reasonably priced.

 

You'll always be able to come out okay by walking up and buying tickets from sellers/scalpers right outside the venue... and this method is usually going to be WAY cheaper than StubHub or eBay.

In October, I used this tactic to see Metallica. Found a scalper 20 minutes before showtime who had tickets that were printed at home for a good price. Yes, it looked super-sketchy... but a buddy of mine and I were able to get pit tickets for half of face value.

I know not everyone would be willing to roll the dice and buy tickets from a seller just before the event starts... but dang, you sure can save yourself a bunch of money.

 

I’ve used Stubhub a bunch for (Super Bowl Championship winning) Eagles tickets and for some concert tickets. Never had a bad experience except for paying pretty hefty markup.

 

The positive to StubHub is any ticket bought on that site is guaranteed.

The negative is that anyone on there can sell a ticket for whatever the heck they want (think electronic scalpers). It's criminal what some of those hoseheads are doing.

 

Last year my wife scored centerfield Fenway tickets via their website. First time experiencing the Green Monster.

 

Just yesterday scored some great Stones tickets for Solider field via the Stones official website, which sent you to Ticketmaster. The difference between Ticketmaster via The Stones vs direct to Ticketmaster was the more detailed info about specific seat locations. No guessing where the seats were located in each row vs gambling on if the seats were closer to the stage or farther away.

 

StubHub is the way to go. I sell my concert tickets on there when I realize I'm too old to stay up til 1AM watching the rock music.

 

Yeah I’m with ya. $75 face value becomes $125 or more real quick... and that’s before fees/taxes!

 

It's all a ways been that way. I remember when I had season's tickets for the Mets in 2000, and they made the World Series.

It can work both ways. Many games are not sold out. Go down to the stadium and buy your tickets a minute after the game starts. Starts researching and see how things fluctuate in your town.

We want the ease of the internet and using your phone, don't be surprised if there is a charge. Stop buying all the seats and prices come down.

 

This is a great tactic that I've used as well -- if you can wait until the event starts, you'll get in for next to nuthin'.

 

Even back in the 90s the really "big deal" shows were impossible to get tix for.
Luckily I had an "in" with a gal-pal who worked at a record store's TicketMaster counter in Orange county.

Scored some primo tix & for almost nothing, back then it was $12 for most admissions.
I also managed to go to a few premiers of films in Hollywood. Good times!

I suggest you find yourself an "IN".

 

The issue is every ticket has a scan code on them, so duplicate and/or counterfeit tickets will not be accepted.