Anyone got any experience of buying concert tickets via third party sites like Gumtree or eBay?
I'm trying to find some tickets for a sold out Phil Collins gig for the wife. I've managed to find a pair for something pretty close to face value on Gumtree, however I have an slightly trepidatious about buying this way. A few questions:
- If I pay via PayPal, is there any way to protect myself if the tickets fail to transpire?
- I'm told that the tickets state that photo ID will be required on admission, however the tickets will of course not have my name on them. Are these checks generally enforced?
- Alternatively, is there any way for the original ticket buyer to 'transfer' the tickets to me directly via Ticketmaster? The tickets are not due to be physically issued until a couple of weeks before the gig which is in June.
Thoughts and advice appreciated!
I'm trying to find some tickets for a sold out Phil Collins gig for the wife. I've managed to find a pair for something pretty close to face value on Gumtree, however I have an slightly trepidatious about buying this way. A few questions:
- If I pay via PayPal, is there any way to protect myself if the tickets fail to transpire?
- I'm told that the tickets state that photo ID will be required on admission, however the tickets will of course not have my name on them. Are these checks generally enforced?
- Alternatively, is there any way for the original ticket buyer to 'transfer' the tickets to me directly via Ticketmaster? The tickets are not due to be physically issued until a couple of weeks before the gig which is in June.
Thoughts and advice appreciated!