Here are some tips for getting the best deals
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Join artist fan clubs, which also provide access codes to exclusive presales. Some clubs charge fees for membership. Bieber Fever’s quarterly plan, which offers “1st access to tickets,” costs $26.97 every three months.
Check ticketing websites regularly when tickets sell out during the initial on-sale period. TicketHorse general manager Nick Collison said the company examines purchase orders to ensure they weren’t purchased by bots or other methods. If they were, those tickets are released to the general inventory.
Craigslist usually offers the best prices on the secondary market, but it is also littered with scammers. If possible, meet the seller at the venue’s box office to confirm that the tickets are legitimate. It’s also best to respond to ads only that include a phone number as many listings are e-mail phishing scams.
If purchasing from a reseller, use to compare prices. SeatGeek aggregates tickets that are listed on eBay, StubHub and other secondary sites. Tickets on StubHub are often inflated and usually priced higher than other sites because it’s the largest reseller platform.
