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Author: Kalicia Bateman

LAST UPDATED: April 9th, 2022

With over 40 years of experience, Ticketmaster is a leading brand in the ticket sales industry. On January 25, 2010, Ticketmaster Entertainment and Live Nation merged, forming Live Nation Entertainment. From affordable options to sell tickets for your own event to competitive prices for live music, sporting events, concerts, and theatre performances, Ticketmaster is a professional company that can meet your ticket needs. 

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The Good

  • Ticket Delivery
  • Customer Service
  • Refund Policy

Ticket Delivery

Once the ticket purchase has been made. Ticketmaster has several methods to delivering the tickets. They can be delivered by mail, email, or through the Ticketmaster mobile app. This allows each customer to receive their tickets in the form that is most comfortable for them.

Most customers appreciate the convenience of Mobile Entry option (available on both IOS and Android devices). Customers can use their phones as their ticket. Once the mobile app is downloaded, customers simply pull up their account with Ticketmaster in the app and the tickets are there ready to be scanned. Ticketmaster can also provides these services for your own events. 

Customer Service

Ticketmaster has been in business for over 40 years. The company has the most experience in ticket sales across the United States and Canada. Its customer service is reportedly very friendly and helpful. Customer service options include email, telephone, and live chat. This includes a phone line for the Deaf.

Refund Policy

Everyone worries about the refund process when it comes to events. There is no telling what could happen AFTER the tickets have been purchased. Luckily, Ticketmaster takes this into account with fully refundable tickets or exchanges within three days after the purchase date with participating events.

The refund policy also provides a full refund if the event has been canceled. If the event was rescheduled the tickets are saved for the individual who purchased them. Depending on the event, refunds may be available for a rescheduled event. 

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The Bad

  • Fees

Fees

It is normal for most online ticket sales to have a convenience fee. Unfortunately, Ticketmaster has several fees on each ticket and/or the full transaction. These include service fees (or convenience charge) and a processing fee. They do not have a set fee schedule. The fees chosen for tickets are those that each individual client sets for their own venues or events. The fees can vary greatly from event to event. The other fees issued to ticket sales seem a bit excessive.

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The Bottom Line

Ticketmaster knows the ticket business. Having a streamlined process online and on the app provides a user friendly experience. A wide range of event ticket sales are offered with clear purchasing policies listed on their website. While Ticketmaster has some of the lowest prices on event tickets remember to factor in the fees when comparing prices.

Ticketmaster has been in business the longest compared to other ticketing services we've researched. They provide excellent service, a generous return policy, and ticket insurance. We recommend Ticketmaster for future ticket purchases. 

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Mario Martin Montgomery, TX

I've been a live entertainment customer for many years. I recently had an experience where my tickets were information was accidentally deleted from my email. Unfortunately, I had arrived at the venue and wasn't able to produce my tickets. Frustrated at my mistake and tried to purchase tickets, but the event was ",sold out". Witnessing my frustration and inconvenience someone had suggested that I call Ticketmaster. With nothing else to lose to I was able to talk with a Ticketmaster agent and my account was verified, an unbelievably I was reissued the tickets immediately without any further inconvenience. I had never heard or even thought that this kinda service was available, but Ticketmaster made it happen and saved me from am evening of embarrassment!

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Tanner Cook Gilbert, AZ

After looking for something to do, my wife and I found a monster truck show near us on Ticketmaster. We had never been, decided it would be a fun and interesting night. It was easy to order the tickets through Ticketmaster, they ended up being a little more pricey than they were at the door, but that’s OK, I would rather had made advance anyways.

7 years ago

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Jadon Barre Marietta, GA

Ticketmaster helped me find tickets for all sorts of events. And the site shows a map of seating arrangements so you know exactly what you’re buying there are some fees but it’s not significant enough compared to the price of your ticket.

6 years ago

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Nishita McLean, VA

Purchased the tickets well in advance from Ticket Master at a decent price for the Washington Wizards vs New York Rangers' Semifinals tickets at the Capital One Arena in Washington DC. Got really good seats, and we won in the last 5 minutes!! Best Ice hockey game ever.

7 years ago

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Emily Crawfordville, FL

I buy my presale tickets through here exclusively. The only downside is that the website always crashes or gets slow during presale events. Ticketmaster knowing this should try and improve the speed of their site.

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Karen Torino Tallahassee, FL

Ticketmaster is good for when you have first access to tickets via code or link. After a while, the prices get really high because it is people reselling their tickets. Ticketmaster is fine if you desperately want tickets, but is not really a site to visit first.

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Matthew Hall Gulfport, MS

Ticketmaster is not the most affordable way to purchase tickets, but controls revenue on some tickets that are exclusive to Ticketmaster. Other than price, availability for tickets is usually not hard to find depending on the event.

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Rischelle Mikkelson American Fork, UT

Ticketmaster is very easy to use. I love the app and that my tickets immediately show up there no matter how I book originally. Tickets are easy to transfer to others with the app as well. I think their fees are too high and I choke just a little every time I have to pay them.

7 years ago

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Garrett Mingus Provo, UT

I bought tickets for me and my girlfriend to go to a concert and everything went well, but the site is outdated and not the most user friendly. The one thing I really hate about tickets is that there is always a huge service and processing fee, which is a huge turn off. Overall though this service is not much different from other ticket sites.

7 years ago

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Dee Farquharson Washington, DC

Not bad for buying tickets to the newest concerts around. The verified ticket purchasing has a lot of price gouging and those are usually listed first. You just have to be very careful when searching for tickets. The app is easy to use as well. Gone are the days of printing out tickets; your ticket can be right on your phone

7 years ago

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Sandra Dubas Salt Lake City, UT

I bought tickets for a few different concert from their website. I didn't have any problems and the prices were cheaper compared to other ticket websites.

9 years ago

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April aphe8493 Castle Rock, CO

Ticketmaster is my go to website to buy tickets from. I love how they do the verified fans thing for the concert tickets to lower the amount of people just trying to sell the tickets they buy.

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Lacey Horne Clearfield, UT

Easy to use. But I have gone to concerts before where service isn’t good enough to pull up email. I recommend taking a picture of it (and barcode) before you go. Otherwise, would use again!

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Kaitlyn Rios Ogden, UT

Ticketmaster is awesome at getting tickets availability sooner than later. They have an expansive events calendar and make getting tickets to you very convenient. I like the pricing as it is fair.

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Anne Sainsbury Payson, UT

I used Ticketmaster everyday when I was in London looking for West End tickets! Didn't every buy anything because it was too pricey, but it was an easy website to work around!

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Alexandra Chavez-Earls Chandler, AZ

I like ticket master because they are super reliable. I hate the feed we have to pay but I like they they let us resell tickets if we aren’t able to go to that event anymore

7 years ago

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Madelyn Gulfport, MS

Ticketmaster is very easy to use especially on the app. I love that you can select your own seats. The fees are so high thought.

6 years ago

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Lindsey American Fork, UT

I've used Ticketmaster a few different times, and I think it's great overall, but I wish it were a little more user-friendly online.

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Rocio Diaz Tallahassee, FL

Prices are exorbitant and it is virtually impossible to get tickets for high-rating artists without waiting in an online queue. However, it is a very trustworthy source.

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Kimmi Riverton, UT

Easy way to buy tickets to many different events. The process was simple and straight forward. Watch out for the fees, take that into account for the total price.

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Chloe Adams Morgan, UT

Ticket master needs an update for on phones. It’s annoying it doesn’t fill the screen correctly and selecting seats is a guessing game. Also there is no return policy.

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Sarah Kaysville, UT

This is one of the places I have found the best deals on tickets for concerts. And they email them to you right away. Highly recommend them and they are a good price.

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BLF Pleasant Grove, UT

One of the best places to purchase tickets for a concert! They don't charge as many fees as other companies and the tickets are usually very easy to pull up from your phone.

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JD Dunklee Hattiesburg, MS

Ticketmaster is a good way to get tickets. However, their website can be very confusing to use sometimes

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Seth Boudoin Long Beach, MS

Has always helped find the best tickets for concerts and for some great prices. Also helped with cancellations when i made a mistake.

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Zachary Simpson Dallas, TX

Ticketmaster is the first website my family checks when booking seats to go to a Saints game. The Map mode is super convenient as well.

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Zabsanti Silverhill, AL

I love the platform and the ability to allowed to choose my seats. Another thing that I would love to see is better services for their website

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Ellen Morris Potomac, MD

Ticketmaster is my go to when I need to buy tickets online. I trust them and purchasing tickets on their website is always easy and intuitive.

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Kimberly Jackson Derby, KS

The seat finder part is nice for actually selecting seats. Usually seems to have good deals, but I wish they had more creative paper tickets.

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Campbell Blair Phoenix, AZ

I think Ticketmaster helps you find the best bang for your buck. Every time I've bought tickets it has worked out so that's good.

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Alicia Roddin Sandy, UT

No problems with it. I like that you can put the tickets straight into your apple wallet on your phone so they are easily accessible.

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Linda Quach Gilbert, AZ

I always order out tickets here and we go to alot of concerts. I love that we get our tickets right away. no stress no hassle

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Tony Riverton, UT

Bought a couple tickers on here and it was simple to use, easy to get tix and app seemed to find good deals.

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DeeDee G. Norcross, GA

Got my tickets all ok. The only thing is that the website was a little confusing to use.

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Ashley Wadiak Eagle Mountain, UT

Love this site for all my event needs. I always buy my concert tickets here . Great prices

6 years ago