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Protip I've used the last couple years (worked before that as well, but not as much need) - just check StubHub or other second hand markets a week or so before
by chevman 3y ago
Protip I've used the last couple years (worked before that as well, but not as much need) - just check StubHub or other second hand markets a week or so before the show.
Generally the scalpers over buy and will start to panic and unload tickets at very good prices the closer the show gets.
- crazygringo 3y agoThis is not true at all as a general rule. It all comes down to whether or not there's enough demand to fill the venue. If there's plenty of demand, StubHub prices will remain much higher than face value. They absolutely do not ever become available at good prices. On the other hand, if the venue is larger than demand, then yes -- you can easily score half-price tickets a few days leading up to the show. But good luck trying to figure out which one will be the outcome. If you delay purchasing, prices are just as likely to keep going up as they are to go down.
- kelnos 3y agoI guess this sort of advice is good for the kind of person who sees a show coming up, and thinks it would be cool to go, but is completely fine missing it if the price isn't on the lower end.
- Symbiote 3y agoIt's also less practical for people with less flexible jobs, who might need to book time off work or plan their shifts to go to a show.
- SoftTalker 3y agoYes if it's a large/unlimited capacity venue this is a good approach. I was at an outdoor festival recently and people were basically giving away tickets on the day of the show.