Concert tickets
Coverage of Concert tickets in the Nexus archive.
- [AU] someone is selling concert tickets on Facebook, does this smell a scam?
A user is suspicious of a Facebook ticket seller for a Sydney concert due to inconsistent seat details, an unusually low price for stage-side seats, and the seller's evasive behavior. The seller has not provided exact seat numbers and is requesting the buyer's email without discussing payment methods.
- Almost got scammed trying to buy concert tickets, what are your biggest red flags?
A user shared an experience of nearly falling for a concert ticket scam, highlighting red flags such as refusal to use payment methods with buyer protection and unsolicited price drops. They emphasized verifying ticket ownership and avoiding rushed payments, advocating for official resale channels.
- Almost paid for concert tickets through a bank transfer. Did I avoid a scam?
A user nearly paid for sold-out concert tickets via bank transfer after a Facebook group seller refused payment methods with buyer protection. The seller provided ticket screenshots, had an old profile, and became defensive when questioned about safer payment options before abruptly stopping communication.
- Task force to look at Hawaii's ticket resale market
A task force is examining Hawaii's ticket resale market, where residents sometimes pay high prices for major entertainment events. Several states are taking action to stop high prices for resale concert tickets.
- San Marcos mother says Ticketmaster mistakenly flagged her as a bot before reinstating concert tickets
A San Marcos mother's concert tickets were canceled by Ticketmaster, which flagged her account as a bot, but were later reinstated. The tickets were intended for a special night with her 11-year-old daughter.
- [US] How do you know if a private seller of concert tickets is legit?
A person questioned the legitimacy of a private concert ticket seller who provided proof of purchase via a view-only Instagram message. The sender refused to share an editable or savable version of the proof, raising concerns about privacy and authenticity. The individual expressed uncertainty about whether this practice is typical for ticket resales.
- Spotify will start reserving concert tickets for an artist's most dedicated fans
Spotify is introducing a new feature that will reserve concert tickets for its Premium users in the United States, giving dedicated fans priority access to artist events. This initiative aims to enhance the concert ticketing experience for the platform's most engaged music listeners.