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Why are Ticketmaster fees so expensive for concerts?

 

Bryan, they no longer sell for face value at the box office. They haven't in at least six or seven years. I discovered this when attempting to save money on Iron Maiden tickets. I went to the actual venue's box office, and the extremely nice girl explained that buying them in person is always MORE costly.

Speaking of that concert, I'd want to tell you about the atrocities of TM and Live Nation. That day, I went home and purchased my Iron Maiden tickets online. The concert was about three months away. They were having problems selling all of their shed (lawn seating) concerts about a month before the show, so they announced 'No Service Fee August.' What kind gentlemen. Then I thought to myself, "Hey, I wonder if I can receive a refund on my significant fees (80% service cost, mind you)." The face value of the ticket was $20... as is customary for grass seating. After fees, the total cost was $32.

I checked the revised pricing online, and lawn seats were now $36 - but with no service fees. Before declaring no service costs, they virtually quadrupled the price of the ticket.

Also, keep in mind that their service fees are currently considerably above 100%. Motley Crue did a summer tour and offered $5 tickets. They were $25 each after costs.

This has happened numerous times. Worryingly, Live Nation (Ticketmaster) has begun a new practice of incorporating service costs into ticket prices.

On the surface, it just reduces customer confusion. However, they are collecting these 150% to 200% service fees and no one is aware of it.

How can I avoid paying TicketMaster fees?

This question already has a few decent answers, with going to the box office being the best because most, if not all, box offices sell tickets without service costs.

But, because that is extensively covered, let me propose a solution that will not only save you money but will usually lead to you receiving tickets for even less than face value.

Arrive at the event without tickets and either buy them from ticket scalpers or "scalp" them by purchasing the extra tickets of other fans.

One of the best things about doing this all the time, which is how I always get my personal tickets, is that you never end up with extra tickets. People are almost always left with additional tickets, which scalpers purchase and resell.

Second, in the Internet age, scalping tickets "on the street," as it is known, is a dying profession. Like bowling alley pinsetters or lamp lighters, scalpers are hungry and you can get some incredible prices.

Three, you may avoid scalpers, take out the middleman, and simply buy the additional tickets that fans have yourself to obtain even better bargains.

Four, for even better deals, wait until after the show or game has begun.

Five, don't be scared to approach a fan and beg for their additional tickets for free. Yes, if you are kind and personable, you will be astonished at how many people will simply give you the tickets, especially if you are willing to go in with them because people want to know you will not resell their tickets for profit. But at the very least, be courteous and buy them a beer or a drink.

Of course, there are exceptions to the rule; if you do this all the time, supply will eventually run out and you will end up paying more than if you had purchased tickets earlier, and occasionally you will simply be unable to find tickets, but if you do it this way all the time, you will save a significant amount of money in the long run.

Just be cautious; never pay any scalper or anyone any money until you are ready to enter and can have the tickets scanned. It's simple with fans; just tell them you'll pay them once you've both entered the arena.

Best wishes.