Seatwave, Viagogo, etc. - Advice required

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Brian Riggs

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Aug 7, 2009

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• Jul 14, 2013

• #1

I'm considering buying some Ashes tickets through one of the online ticket exchanges like Seatwave, Viagogo, etc. I realise I'm going to pay well over face value but having not done this previously, thought I'd ask the wise and wonderful of NSC if there's anything in particular I should look out for.

Thank you in advance.

 

Medwayseagull

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Sep 23, 2011

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North North East from the AMEX

• Jul 14, 2013

• #2

Viagogo are expensive but reliable. I have used them for concert tickets on two occasions and they keep you fully informed about ticket delivery etc.

 

bn1&bn3 Albion

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Jan 15, 2011

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Portslade

• Jul 14, 2013

• #3

My friend uses seatwave quite a lot and has never had any issues with them.

 

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jordanseagull

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Feb 11, 2009

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• Jul 14, 2013

• #4

You can't lose out. When you sell on these sites, the company holds the sellers money until AFTER the event - this is to make sure no problems occur with entry. If you get in, fine. If they are fake and you don't, the seller doesn't get paid (ever) and are heavily fined, which has completely eradicated fake tickets from the marketplace (unlike sites like ebay, where money is transferred BEFORE the event). Enjoy your day out!

 

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Springal

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Feb 12, 2005

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GOSBTS

• Jul 14, 2013

• #5

There were quite a few tickets for Lords next weekend, at face value from their website in case this was the venue you were looking for