OT: StubHub

[EngDawg]

Has anybody had anybody ever had any problems with tickets bought off of StubHub? I am trying to get tickets for an event which is sold out, but there are still a good many for-sale on StubHub.

 

[civildawg88]

Stub hub tickets are legit but their fees are crazy

 

[RingN2012]

It's guaranteed but there is an extra fee in addition to what the list price is. Depends on how bad you want to go

 

[EngDawg]

It's guaranteed but there is an extra fee in addition to what the list price is. Depends on how bad you want to go

Is the fee percentage based? Does anybody know how much it is?

 

[civildawg88]

It's percentage based

 

[MaroonCrusader]

It's usually about 10% of whatever the sale of the ticket is.

 

[The Peeper]

2nd the fees, I've only used them spur of the moment a few times but I thought the fees were ridiculous. So much that if I've got time I don't even go to their site to look

 

[patdog]

I've used them a few times with no problems at all.

 

[TrueMaroonGrind]

I almost exclusively use stub hub. The fees are high but so are ticketmaster's fees. I've never had an issue with fake tickets. If they do sell you fake tickets they will reimburse you fully.

 

[notoriousD_O_G]

Try SeatGeek they list the full price

 

[TrueMaroonGrind]

I might try that next time. I always end up paying $50 bucks extra in fees during checkout. It would be nice to see the final price beforehand.

 

[state2013]

Usually all these sites cater to the exact same people (pro scalpers) and essentially carry the same exact tickets and prices. So it doesn't really matter which one you pick.

 

[Utah_Chaney]

I've used it a bunch, never had any problems. It's a bit more secure now than it was a little while back, but I had a friend who was sold a duplicate ticket for Panic at Red Rocks and wasn't able to get in one night.

 

[fishwater99]

Bought and sold with them. No problems so far.

 

[Wizard of bulldogery]

fee

Stub hub tickets are legit but their fees are crazy

all ticket vendors charge a fee. it is how they get paid. don't forget taxes either

 

[KentuckyDawg13]

Bought tix for QOTSA @ The Palace and was denied admission while I heard the band in the background starting their set. Someone used the same tix prior, I was hosed. StubHub did credit me money to purchase more tickets, but I ended up missing one of the few true rock bands left in concert. And in Louisville, which is a black hole for many touring acts. Saw Loretta Lynn instead with my wife.

Has anybody had anybody ever had any problems with tickets bought off of StubHub? I am trying to get tickets for an event which is sold out, but there are still a good many for-sale on StubHub.

 

[BonzoGoesToCollege]

all ticket vendors charge a fee. it is how they get paid. don't forget taxes either

Last month I booked Dodger tickets through tickpick.com and there were no charges or additional taxes added to the listed price.

 

[jb1020]

Anyone ever had stubhub tickets mailed to a hotel

They were going to be staying at?

Their site says they'll do it. Just makes me nervous.

 

[chem1970]

I have been using StubHub for many years to buy tickets and on a few occasions to sell tickets. I have never had a bad experience and for the level of service they give their fees are very reasonable, and you know the amount BEFORE the transaction is completed. Don't hesitate to use StubHub.

 

[dogmatic]

+1 for SeatGeek

I've used StubHub, RazorGator, TicketCity and several others over the years, usually buying, sometimes selling.

With all of them, you pay juice both ways -- they take a significant skim from the seller's end and charge a hefty fee on the buyer's end. I don't enjoy paying the fees but that's capitalism in its finest form.
I have never had a bad experience - I know it happens, but my suspicion is it's rare. I have not ever used it at the last minute or had them ship to a hotel or anything like that. Usually they cut off sales of non-instant delivery tickets close to the time of the event.

StubHub seems to do a good job of shepherding the transactions and protecting both parties.

 

[notoriousD_O_G]

Bought tix for QOTSA @ The Palace and was denied admission while I heard the band in the background starting their set. Someone used the same tix prior, I was hosed. StubHub did credit me money to purchase more tickets, but I ended up missing one of the few true rock bands left in concert. And in Louisville, which is a black hole for many touring acts. Saw Loretta Lynn instead with my wife.

+1 for QOTSA. Never had a chance to see them but maybe I can catch them soon. Hopefully the new album is as good as the last.

 

[patdog]

Damn. That's gotta hurt. Saw them on Austin City Limits (TV, not the festival). That would be a great show to see live. Looking forward to both these new albums.

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