How to buy SCALPED tix

tatehill2000 · Oct 6, 2008

well guys its time once again weve got 3 greta sports going all at the same time (some have 4 not me unfortunately). and for those of us that are too poor or too smart to NOT pay for season tix,,, its time to go over some dos and donts when dealing with scalpers,

first, always ask for his best seats and his best price, then offer half that,,

second, once final negotiations are done, check to make sure seats are all in the same godam section!! (this has screwd me a couple times)

third, always know where the sections are you are paying for typically the more epensive the better the seats, however, I personally hate being in the endzone or behind a goal post,,,,, so make sure you know those sections so you can negotiate accordingly,

Please, Im asking for suggestions, I typically offer HALF OF FACE VALUE AND NO MORE< Anyone think that Is too much or too little?

thanks for your input<
tater

tatehill2000 · Oct 6, 2008

:toast:

cutacrossshorty · Oct 7, 2008

tatehill2000 said:
Please, Im asking for suggestions, I typically offer HALF OF FACE VALUE AND NO MORE< Anyone think that Is too much or too little?

thanks for your input<
tater

I have numerous/several contacts in the ticket underworld.

You need to know the market for the particular event. It's all about supply and demand. A scalper will always tell the buyer that there aren't any seats around. Sometimes that's the truth and other times it couldn't be further from the truth.

Half of face value is what scalper's try to pay for tickets. They will almost never sell for that price unless they own the tickets and the game is well underway. Sometimes they don't own the tickets as they got them on consignment from a broker. In that case, they'd rather give them back to the broker then sell at that price (since they usually give 40% to 50% of face value back to the broker for each ticket sold).

One factor is that given todays economy, many ticket brokers are getting stuck. Tickets are hitting the street and there isn't the high demand there used to be. It's becoming a very common occurence, but there are still a few events where it's a sellers market.

STACKSONDECK · Oct 7, 2008

cut across shorty said:
I have numerous/several contacts in the ticket underworld.

You need to know the market for the particular event. It's all about supply and demand. A scalper will always tell the buyer that there aren't any seats around. Sometimes that's the truth and other times it couldn't be further from the truth.

Half of face value is what scalper's try to pay for tickets. They will almost never sell for that price unless they own the tickets and the game is well underway. Sometimes they don't own the tickets as they got them on consignment from a broker. In that case, they'd rather give them back to the broker then sell at that price (since they usually give 40% to 50% of face value back to the broker for each ticket sold).
One factor is that given todays economy, many ticket brokers are getting stuck. Tickets are hitting the street and there isn't the high demand there used to be. It's becoming a very common occurence, but there are still a few events where it's a sellers market.

hey your in mass do you have an email?

kidslick · Oct 7, 2008

tatehill2000 said:
:toast:

tatehill2000 give me your goddam basketball selections this year.

tatehill2000 · Oct 7, 2008

cut across shorty said:
I have numerous/several contacts in the ticket underworld.

You need to know the market for the particular event. It's all about supply and demand. A scalper will always tell the buyer that there aren't any seats around. Sometimes that's the truth and other times it couldn't be further from the truth.

Half of face value is what scalper's try to pay for tickets. They will almost never sell for that price unless they own the tickets and the game is well underway. Sometimes they don't own the tickets as they got them on consignment from a broker. In that case, they'd rather give them back to the broker then sell at that price (since they usually give 40% to 50% of face value back to the broker for each ticket sold).

One factor is that given todays economy, many ticket brokers are getting stuck. Tickets are hitting the street and there isn't the high demand there used to be. It's becoming a very common occurence, but there are still a few events where it's a sellers market.

cutacross, thanks thats EXACTLY what I was wanting!! I was pretty sure thats what the deal was, and of course supply and demand is always what dictates price, so I go see some lame games, Its just a nice change of venue, and NOT having to pay 150 per seat??? YIKERS,, lol

Kidslick, lol,, I may post a few,,
tater

HiPockets · Oct 7, 2008

Depends on a few variables. If you need more than one ticket then you have to deal with the pre game clock-ticking economics. I sold programs at key entrance-ways (the fight for key locations happened long before game day) and know the feeding frenzy that happens which generally starts fifteen minutes till game time. But one of my perverse enjoyments is 'ticket streaking' where, if you only need a seat for yourself, you make a sign and walk up the rope line of incoming traffic trolling for a sympathetic car load that has a no-show tic. It is great fun and over many years of NCAA Regionals, ACC Tourneys, MD v Carolina games, I have never failed to get into the house. Take plenty of cash in small bills and don't overplay the 'poorboy' act because the sellers understand that they will be sitting next to you and are most comfortable with a good fan who just needs a ticket. I am usually glad to pay face to get into a long sold out event. But the fun of the rope line with all the smug faces taking pity on you is a kick.

AllenRocks · Oct 7, 2008

Yeah, I have played the fan part to get a singel ticket in the past. It usually works especially if the team is an underdog or doesn't have a history of winning. Make sure you know a little about the team in case you are asked some simple questions. I had this happen but luckily I knew it becasue I really was a desperate fan trying to get into the game.

HiPockets · Oct 7, 2008

One more caution; if it is an NCAA event, be careful about paying for a 'student' ticket. I once had to dig my sign out of a trash can and start all over because I paid for a student ticket and could not produce the ID necessary to get in. I eventually got in.

KennyB · Oct 7, 2008

I like to buy tickets from people who I think are the "original holders" trying to get rid of them and I stay away from the "pros", those people that are out making a market in tickets. This is going to sound horrible but the only times that I have ever gotten fake tickets were from black scalpers so I avoid them.

tatehill2000 · Oct 8, 2008

Man, Ive bought 20-30 some scalped tix over the last 7-10 years, and never once had a problem, i tend to think as big as the market is for the REAL scalpers if you keep with the pro type guys, they have a rep to keep up. It is a big business,, or buy it from an ORIGINAL OWNER,,,,

thats how Ive kept from gettin scammed,,, buying any tix from craigslist your asking for trouble,,
thanks guys fr the feedback and stories!!!

tater

djmatt · Oct 8, 2008

a lot of tickets have preventative measures built into the ticket so you can check it when you buy..

black spot when you hold a lighter to it.. its late.. somethign to that effect though

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