Welcome To e-Ticketing
Consider buying through the box office or primary ticket agents – these are the official agents who have agreements with promoters or venues to sell tickets for events.
Before you buy, make sure you have information about the face value of the tickets, how much you will pay in additional fees, including booking fees, transaction charges and postage, where the seat is, and whether it has a restricted view.
Read the terms and conditions so that you understand how you are going to receive the tickets, what will happen if they don't arrive, and what will happen if the event is cancelled, changed or you have to cancel.
If you are buying from secondary agents, who purchase tickets for resale to consumers, be aware that prices can be at a premium when demand is high so it can be worth shopping around. Again make sure you know the face value, seat location and any additional fees
Beware of fraudulent online ticket sites and don't be fooled by a site which looks professional.
Also beware of sellers who make promises that sound too good to be true - such as being able to sell cheap tickets for sold out events or offering tickets before they are officially on sale. Look at internet forums to see if others have had bad experiences and check the company's geographic address and contact numbers.
Be aware of the risks of buying tickets through internet auctions and from street touts
When booking online check that the payment pages are secure by looking for a padlock symbol or making sure the website address begins with an https prefix.
If you are buying tickets costing over £100, consider using a credit card for additional protection
Although there are many good ticket retailers in the marketplace e-Ticketing.co.uk recommends Ticketmaster.
About Ticketmaster UK
As the world's leading live entertainment ticketing and marketing company, Ticketmaster connects the world to live entertainment. Ticketmaster operates in 20 global markets, providing ticket sales, ticket resale services, marketing and distribution through www.ticketmaster.co.uk in the UK and international websites including www.ticketmaster.com, one of the largest e-commerce sites on the Internet; approximately 6,700 retail outlets; and 21 worldwide call centres. Established in 1976, Ticketmaster serves more than 10,000 clients worldwide across multiple event categories, providing exclusive ticketing services for leading arenas, stadiums, professional sports franchises and leagues, college sports teams, performing arts venues, museums, and theatres. In 2007, the company sold more than 141 million tickets valued at over $8.3 billion on behalf of its clients. Ticketmaster is headquartered in West Hollywood, California and is traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange (NASDAQ: TKTM). Ticketmaster UK has offices in London, Manchester, Glasgow and Newcastle-under-Lyme.
About Ticketmaster.co.uk
Since launching in May 1998, Ticketmaster.co.uk has established itself as the market leader in online ticket purchasing in the UK. The site provides consumers with quick and secure real-time access 24-hours daily to Ticketmaster's wide range of tickets for music, theatre, performing arts, sports, and attractions.
Ticketmaster is also a founding member of STAR (Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers), a London-based trade group that ensures quality and fair business practices for the live event ticketing industry.