Ticketmaster & $75 fee

[East Village]

Posted: 6/10/19 at 2:11pm

What is this $75 fee Ticketmaster is tacking onto Hadestown tickets? Its not like they are a re-seller. I checked other shows to see if they were charging that and they werent . ive never seen such a fee from the primary ticketing agent

[kmissa]

Posted: 6/10/19 at 2:15pm

Is this for multiple tickets? Their fees are ridiculous. I always try and go to box office if possible.

[JSquared2]

Posted: 6/10/19 at 2:16pm

Sounds like you're buying from a Certified Reseller and not from Ticketmaster direct.

 

[dramamama611]

Posted: 6/10/19 at 2:16pm

Don't know what you are talking about: I see a 13.50 fee/ticket, and a handling fee.   No 75 dollar fee.  Are you sure you aren't looking AT re-sale tickets?

 

 

What date are you looking at?

Updated On: 6/10/19 at 02:16 PM

[East Village]

Posted: 6/10/19 at 2:36pm

I looked closer at the mouse type and it says “verified resale ticket” — and that’s for any performance in the orchestra this week. Then after I purchased, they asked me if i’d like to try reselling. WTF — so they’re just encouraging scalping?

Updated On: 6/10/19 at 02:36 PM

[ArtMan]

Posted: 6/10/19 at 2:38pm

East Village, If the seat you are looking at is red, then it is indeed a resale ticket and the seller can set any amount of fees they want.  If not, like others have said you are on a ticket broker website.  These websites can look like the real thing if you are not paying close attention.

[Wick3]

Posted: 6/10/19 at 2:41pm

To my knowledge, the Ticketmaster fee for non-resale tickets on Ticketmaster is around $15. 
For resale tickets, the fee tends to be a % of the cost. I saw a TM verified resale ticket selling for $399 that had a $75 ticketmaster fee.  Then I found a more expensive TM verified resale ticket (around $499) where fee is $102. 

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 6/10/19 at 3:45pm

East Village said: "I looked closer at the mouse type and it says “verified resale ticket” — and that’s for any performance in the orchestra this week. Then after I purchased, they asked me if i’d like to try reselling. WTF — so they’re just encouraging scalping?" 

So, you're complaining AFTER you bought the tickets? Did Ticketmaster force you to buy? (That's a rhetorical question. They didn't.)

 

Updated On: 6/10/19 at 03:45 PM

[chuckydisc]

Posted: 6/12/19 at 1:38pm

East Village said: "I looked closer at the mouse type and it says “verified resale ticket” — and that’s for any performance in the orchestra this week. Then after I purchased, they asked me if i’d like to try reselling. WTF — so they’re just encouraging scalping?"

The term "scalping" has a negative connotation due to it being illegal for the longest time.  It is now legal to re-sell tickets and THAT is what they are encouraging, yes. Ticketmaster makes LOTS more money per ticket through their reselling then from their original selling.

[Wick3]

Posted: 6/12/19 at 2:10pm

I agree with you chuckydisc. I also think those resale fees are similar to Stubhub's fees which is TMresale's main competitor.

[macnyc]

Posted: 6/12/19 at 2:42pm

As ArtMan says, above, the reddish circles on the Ticketmaster seating chart are "fan to fan" resales, and the blue circles are regular Ticketmaster sales. 

Stick to the blues and you'll pay the usual fee. If you don't see blue circles, best to pick a time in the future.

Where were you from 2015 to now that you avoided all the discussion and outrage about Hamilton resales?