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BK Ticket question (avoiding Craigslist scams)

phungiphungi Posts: 641
edited October 2013 in Given To Fly (live)
So many scams going on on Craigslist, can someone with Ticketmaster tickets tell me the date of sale on the bottom left of their ticket?

So far none of the "sellers" have responded with photos of the serial numbers or an order number, but one sent me photos of 4 tickets with the date "27 July 13".

I assume it is a scam but want to validate at least this date, which I think is the day tickets went on sale.

Cheers!
37 PJ Shows, 3 EV Shows, 1134 Total Songs, 24 Different Openers, 9 Different Closers, 252 Unique Songs (never enough)
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  • Rock_Princess_18Rock_Princess_18 Chicago, IL Posts: 304
    Yeah, that was the public on-sale date.
    "All the things that others want for me.. can't buy what I want because it's free!"

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  • deweildeweil Posts: 245
    i won't buy tickets until after they're scanned. Makes it tougher but I've never been scammed.
  • DZ15838DZ15838 Posts: 58
    what's the process for buying tickets after they are scanned? your buddy is standing next to ticket seller and doesn't pay him until you're in?

    Any idea what it's like buying tickets outside the venue?

    thanks!
    -Drew
  • deweildeweil Posts: 245
    Hi Drew

    Typically, I'm either buying from someone going to the show (with an extra ticket) in which case I'll hand them the money once we're inside. Example - Tom Petty at Beacon Theater. He handed me the ticket, we walked in together, I paid the man. Piece of Cake

    Second scenario usually involves a scalper. They'll say 'tickets, tickets, tickets' and I'll say, 'Only if they're real.' And he'll swear they are, so I respond with, 'Then go in with me.' Sometimes they balk, sometimes they don't. I've had guys stand buy the entrance, wait till it's scanned, and then I'll go back and pay them. I've twice had the scalper or his associate burn a ticket to go in with me (David Byrne Radio City Music Hall...he even upgraded me to 1st row for free...nicest scalper, I mean 'broker,' ever; Jerry Seinfeld at MSG).

    Also, I've never, ever paid more than face with a scalper or with a guy on the street, so don't be afraid to negotiate. Seinfeld - $40 for $100+ ticket (and he used two to get me in!); Byrne - $50 for $150; Petty - $100 for a $150...

    Only show I've ever been shut out of was Leonard Cohen at the Beacon - his first show in NY in 15 years and fakes were being bought left and right on the street for hundreds.

    I'm buying a ticket from a guy on here. Same procedure. We walk in together, I give him the money.

    Be careful!
  • DZ15838DZ15838 Posts: 58
    Thanks for the info. I may also try StubHub at the last minute on Saturday. There prices are so high now...
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