Ticket Transfer Process - Help!

JV87274 · May 7

My friend and I have to arrive at the venue for the 5/10/2024 Portland show at different times due to a late-developing conflict for me. We have Ten Club GA tix. Due to my other commitment, I won't be able to get to the venue until right at showtime at the earliest, but my friend can get there whenever and, obviously, wants to get there early. Of course, I am the ticket holder.

What is the process for transferring a ticket to my friend so he can get to the venue, get in line, and get in early? We've been planning on going to this show for months now, but with my late-breaking situation, the non-transferability of these tickets is a real drag. Does anybody have a "fix" for this? We're not looking to do anything nefarious, we just need to arrive at different times. Is there a work-around? Does the "non-transfer" thing "turn off" at a certain point?

Any help / advice / info is appreciated.

Thanks.

RatherStarved · May 7

Your friend can log into your TM account on their phone and use one ticket. I hope they are a good friend as you will have to trust them with your credentials.

PJNB · May 7

They are non transferable

Just give them your login. Make sure you identify what ticket each of you are using so no confusion when you get there later.

Robdog983 · May 7

This is sooooo confusing to me. I guess what I’m not understanding is HOW are they non transferable? Does the TM app/site literally block you and prevent you from trying to transfer the ticket like you would with any other event/concert/artist? Or is it just them saying you cannot do it and hope that you don’t try doing so? Sorry for the dumb question 😕

Eddieredder · May 7

Robdog983 said:

This is sooooo confusing to me. I guess what I’m not understanding is HOW are they non transferable? Does the TM app/site literally block you and prevent you from trying to transfer the ticket like you would with any other event/concert/artist? Or is it just them saying you cannot do it and hope that you don’t try doing so? Sorry for the dumb question 😕

thats exactly what happens. there is no transfer option like there is on normal tix

Robdog983 · May 7

Eddieredder said:

Robdog983 said:

This is sooooo confusing to me. I guess what I’m not understanding is HOW are they non transferable? Does the TM app/site literally block you and prevent you from trying to transfer the ticket like you would with any other event/concert/artist? Or is it just them saying you cannot do it and hope that you don’t try doing so? Sorry for the dumb question 😕

thats exactly what happens. there is no transfer option like there is on normal tix

Got it! Thank you! And the reason for this again is why? (Probably noted in one of the many emails PJ has sent out any time tix are about to go on sale)

Eddieredder · May 7

Robdog983 said:

Eddieredder said:

Robdog983 said:

This is sooooo confusing to me. I guess what I’m not understanding is HOW are they non transferable? Does the TM app/site literally block you and prevent you from trying to transfer the ticket like you would with any other event/concert/artist? Or is it just them saying you cannot do it and hope that you don’t try doing so? Sorry for the dumb question 😕

thats exactly what happens. there is no transfer option like there is on normal tix

Got it! Thank you! And the reason for this again is why? (Probably noted in one of the many emails PJ has sent out any time tix are about to go on sale)

Its an effort to curb scalping.

SHZA · May 7

Robdog983 said:

Eddieredder said:

Robdog983 said:

This is sooooo confusing to me. I guess what I’m not understanding is HOW are they non transferable? Does the TM app/site literally block you and prevent you from trying to transfer the ticket like you would with any other event/concert/artist? Or is it just them saying you cannot do it and hope that you don’t try doing so? Sorry for the dumb question 😕

thats exactly what happens. there is no transfer option like there is on normal tix

Got it! Thank you! And the reason for this again is why? (Probably noted in one of the many emails PJ has sent out any time tix are about to go on sale)

RatherStarved · May 7

Eddieredder said:

Robdog983 said:

Eddieredder said:

Robdog983 said:

This is sooooo confusing to me. I guess what I’m not understanding is HOW are they non transferable? Does the TM app/site literally block you and prevent you from trying to transfer the ticket like you would with any other event/concert/artist? Or is it just them saying you cannot do it and hope that you don’t try doing so? Sorry for the dumb question 😕

thats exactly what happens. there is no transfer option like there is on normal tix

Got it! Thank you! And the reason for this again is why? (Probably noted in one of the many emails PJ has sent out any time tix are about to go on sale)

Its an effort to curb scalping.

Or in an effort to manipulate the market. It’s a matter of perspective really.

Robdog983 · May 7

Eddieredder said:

Robdog983 said:

Eddieredder said:

Robdog983 said:

This is sooooo confusing to me. I guess what I’m not understanding is HOW are they non transferable? Does the TM app/site literally block you and prevent you from trying to transfer the ticket like you would with any other event/concert/artist? Or is it just them saying you cannot do it and hope that you don’t try doing so? Sorry for the dumb question 😕

thats exactly what happens. there is no transfer option like there is on normal tix

Got it! Thank you! And the reason for this again is why? (Probably noted in one of the many emails PJ has sent out any time tix are about to go on sale)

It’s an effort to curb scalping.

I see. Man, there’s gotta be some sort of process/program that eventually gets figured out to alleviate people in situations like this such as the guy who created this thread. Sure, you’d think it’s just your friend and it shouldn’t be a problem sharing your TM login and whatnot. But what if it’s an acquaintance, someone you’re taking out on a date and who you’re still trying to get to know or even a younger family member who might need to be dropped off to you while you’re waiting in line. There can be many different circumstances causing fans to be put in predicaments such as this. Just unfortunate.

starmap3333 · May 7

They are Non transferable because this band has created the consummate cluster fuck in ticketing you didn't know that?

starmap3333 · May 7

Fuck ticketmaster! Oh wait a minute we changed our minds now we're going to use Ticketmaster and we're going to make it impossible at times for people who want to come see us to get in!

starmap3333 · May 7

And your post was a little bit narcy to be honest

Eddieredder · May 7

Robdog983 said:

Eddieredder said:

Robdog983 said:

Eddieredder said:

Robdog983 said:

This is sooooo confusing to me. I guess what I’m not understanding is HOW are they non transferable? Does the TM app/site literally block you and prevent you from trying to transfer the ticket like you would with any other event/concert/artist? Or is it just them saying you cannot do it and hope that you don’t try doing so? Sorry for the dumb question 😕

thats exactly what happens. there is no transfer option like there is on normal tix

Got it! Thank you! And the reason for this again is why? (Probably noted in one of the many emails PJ has sent out any time tix are about to go on sale)

It’s an effort to curb scalping.

I see. Man, there’s gotta be some sort of process/program that eventually gets figured out to alleviate people in situations like this such as the guy who created this thread. Sure, you’d think it’s just your friend and it shouldn’t be a problem sharing your TM login and whatnot. But what if it’s an acquaintance, someone you’re taking out on a date and who you’re still trying to get to know or even a younger family member who might need to be dropped off to you while you’re waiting in line. There can be many different circumstances causing fans to be put in predicaments such as this. Just unfortunate.

fair points, but not to sound like an old man (which i am). back in the day you had to just meet up in person and go in together. Thats also not hard to do.

Eddieredder · May 7

RatherStarved said:

Eddieredder said:

Robdog983 said:

Eddieredder said:

Robdog983 said:

This is sooooo confusing to me. I guess what I’m not understanding is HOW are they non transferable? Does the TM app/site literally block you and prevent you from trying to transfer the ticket like you would with any other event/concert/artist? Or is it just them saying you cannot do it and hope that you don’t try doing so? Sorry for the dumb question 😕

thats exactly what happens. there is no transfer option like there is on normal tix

Got it! Thank you! And the reason for this again is why? (Probably noted in one of the many emails PJ has sent out any time tix are about to go on sale)

Its an effort to curb scalping.

Or in an effort to manipulate the market. It’s a matter of perspective really.

also fair. But if that was really the reason, there is a lot easier way to accomplish that. Seems like a very round about way to do it. If that really was the goal, then they are leaving a lot of money on the table.

Robdog983 · May 7

Eddieredder said:

Robdog983 said:

Eddieredder said:

Robdog983 said:

Eddieredder said:

Robdog983 said:

This is sooooo confusing to me. I guess what I’m not understanding is HOW are they non transferable? Does the TM app/site literally block you and prevent you from trying to transfer the ticket like you would with any other event/concert/artist? Or is it just them saying you cannot do it and hope that you don’t try doing so? Sorry for the dumb question 😕

thats exactly what happens. there is no transfer option like there is on normal tix

Got it! Thank you! And the reason for this again is why? (Probably noted in one of the many emails PJ has sent out any time tix are about to go on sale)

It’s an effort to curb scalping.

I see. Man, there’s gotta be some sort of process/program that eventually gets figured out to alleviate people in situations like this such as the guy who created this thread. Sure, you’d think it’s just your friend and it shouldn’t be a problem sharing your TM login and whatnot. But what if it’s an acquaintance, someone you’re taking out on a date and who you’re still trying to get to know or even a younger family member who might need to be dropped off to you while you’re waiting in line. There can be many different circumstances causing fans to be put in predicaments such as this. Just unfortunate.

fair points, but not to sound like an old man (which i am). back in the day you had to just meet up in person and go in together. Thats also not hard to do.

Facts my man. Facts. I appreciate the band’s efforts in trying to look out for us (the fans) and our best interests as it pertains to being able to catch them live. For the most part, they’ve done a great job at it. That can’t be denied.

Eddieredder · May 7

Robdog983 said:

Eddieredder said:

Robdog983 said:

Eddieredder said:

Robdog983 said:

Eddieredder said:

Robdog983 said:

This is sooooo confusing to me. I guess what I’m not understanding is HOW are they non transferable? Does the TM app/site literally block you and prevent you from trying to transfer the ticket like you would with any other event/concert/artist? Or is it just them saying you cannot do it and hope that you don’t try doing so? Sorry for the dumb question 😕

thats exactly what happens. there is no transfer option like there is on normal tix

Got it! Thank you! And the reason for this again is why? (Probably noted in one of the many emails PJ has sent out any time tix are about to go on sale)

It’s an effort to curb scalping.

I see. Man, there’s gotta be some sort of process/program that eventually gets figured out to alleviate people in situations like this such as the guy who created this thread. Sure, you’d think it’s just your friend and it shouldn’t be a problem sharing your TM login and whatnot. But what if it’s an acquaintance, someone you’re taking out on a date and who you’re still trying to get to know or even a younger family member who might need to be dropped off to you while you’re waiting in line. There can be many different circumstances causing fans to be put in predicaments such as this. Just unfortunate.

fair points, but not to sound like an old man (which i am). back in the day you had to just meet up in person and go in together. Thats also not hard to do.

Facts my man. Facts. I appreciate the band’s efforts in trying to look out for us (the fans) and our best interests as it pertains to being able to catch them live. For the most part, they’ve done a great job at it. That can’t be denied.

It would be great if they just made scalping illegal like it used to be. But there's too much $ being made so that will never happen. All it takes is a few, well a lot of people, to ruin for everyone else. It really is unfortunate.

P-Town-P-Jam-Fan · May 7

RatherStarved said:

Your friend can log into your TM account on their phone and use one ticket. I hope they are a good friend as you will have to trust them with your credentials.

There may or may not be an issue with logging into the same Ticketmaster account with 2 different Apple IDs. If your friend is running Android, this could be the way.

Robdog983 · May 7

Eddieredder said:

Robdog983 said:

Eddieredder said:

Robdog983 said:

Eddieredder said:

Robdog983 said:

Eddieredder said:

Robdog983 said:

This is sooooo confusing to me. I guess what I’m not understanding is HOW are they non transferable? Does the TM app/site literally block you and prevent you from trying to transfer the ticket like you would with any other event/concert/artist? Or is it just them saying you cannot do it and hope that you don’t try doing so? Sorry for the dumb question 😕

thats exactly what happens. there is no transfer option like there is on normal tix

Got it! Thank you! And the reason for this again is why? (Probably noted in one of the many emails PJ has sent out any time tix are about to go on sale)

It’s an effort to curb scalping.

I see. Man, there’s gotta be some sort of process/program that eventually gets figured out to alleviate people in situations like this such as the guy who created this thread. Sure, you’d think it’s just your friend and it shouldn’t be a problem sharing your TM login and whatnot. But what if it’s an acquaintance, someone you’re taking out on a date and who you’re still trying to get to know or even a younger family member who might need to be dropped off to you while you’re waiting in line. There can be many different circumstances causing fans to be put in predicaments such as this. Just unfortunate.

fair points, but not to sound like an old man (which i am). back in the day you had to just meet up in person and go in together. Thats also not hard to do.

Facts my man. Facts. I appreciate the band’s efforts in trying to look out for us (the fans) and our best interests as it pertains to being able to catch them live. For the most part, they’ve done a great job at it. That can’t be denied.

It would be great if they just made scalping illegal like it used to be. But there's too much $ being made so that will never happen. All it takes is a few, well a lot of people, to ruin for everyone else. It really is unfortunate.

Exactly

SHZA · May 7

P-Town-P-Jam-Fan said:

RatherStarved said:

Your friend can log into your TM account on their phone and use one ticket. I hope they are a good friend as you will have to trust them with your credentials.

There may or may not be an issue with logging into the same Ticketmaster account with 2 different Apple IDs. If your friend is running Android, this could be the way.

Don't think you'd have a problem with the app. Downloading to multiple wallets, yes

wiscojam · May 7

Eddieredder said:

Robdog983 said:

Eddieredder said:

Robdog983 said:

Eddieredder said:

Robdog983 said:

This is sooooo confusing to me. I guess what I’m not understanding is HOW are they non transferable? Does the TM app/site literally block you and prevent you from trying to transfer the ticket like you would with any other event/concert/artist? Or is it just them saying you cannot do it and hope that you don’t try doing so? Sorry for the dumb question 😕

thats exactly what happens. there is no transfer option like there is on normal tix

Got it! Thank you! And the reason for this again is why? (Probably noted in one of the many emails PJ has sent out any time tix are about to go on sale)

It’s an effort to curb scalping.

I see. Man, there’s gotta be some sort of process/program that eventually gets figured out to alleviate people in situations like this such as the guy who created this thread. Sure, you’d think it’s just your friend and it shouldn’t be a problem sharing your TM login and whatnot. But what if it’s an acquaintance, someone you’re taking out on a date and who you’re still trying to get to know or even a younger family member who might need to be dropped off to you while you’re waiting in line. There can be many different circumstances causing fans to be put in predicaments such as this. Just unfortunate.

fair points, but not to sound like an old man (which i am). back in the day you had to just meet up in person and go in together. Thats also not hard to do.

must not be that old. "back in the day" you could just get someone the physical ticket (even snail mail it) and you could enter separately.

SHZA · May 7

wiscojam said:

Eddieredder said:

Robdog983 said:

Eddieredder said:

Robdog983 said:

Eddieredder said:

Robdog983 said:

This is sooooo confusing to me. I guess what I’m not understanding is HOW are they non transferable? Does the TM app/site literally block you and prevent you from trying to transfer the ticket like you would with any other event/concert/artist? Or is it just them saying you cannot do it and hope that you don’t try doing so? Sorry for the dumb question 😕

thats exactly what happens. there is no transfer option like there is on normal tix

Got it! Thank you! And the reason for this again is why? (Probably noted in one of the many emails PJ has sent out any time tix are about to go on sale)

It’s an effort to curb scalping.

I see. Man, there’s gotta be some sort of process/program that eventually gets figured out to alleviate people in situations like this such as the guy who created this thread. Sure, you’d think it’s just your friend and it shouldn’t be a problem sharing your TM login and whatnot. But what if it’s an acquaintance, someone you’re taking out on a date and who you’re still trying to get to know or even a younger family member who might need to be dropped off to you while you’re waiting in line. There can be many different circumstances causing fans to be put in predicaments such as this. Just unfortunate.

fair points, but not to sound like an old man (which i am). back in the day you had to just meet up in person and go in together. Thats also not hard to do.

must not be that old. "back in the day" you could just get someone the physical ticket (even snail mail it) and you could enter separately.

Or leave it at will call

RatherStarved · May 7

There’s new info today where some people are saying in effect the idea of your friend logging in to your account won’t work any more. I’m not sure so please disregard my previous comments. The only certain method is to arrive together.

100 Pacer · May 8

Vancouver staff advised the GA line as per the band’s request tickets had be in the wallet prior to being scanned. They were talked out of it and scanned the visible bar codes in the app. The band has since directed Ticketmaster to prevent the barcode from being visible until in the wallet.

mikesbri · May 8

Good to hear that. Not sure how it works but hopefully more tickets get in the hands of fans through f2f.

Zod · May 8

There's also another workaround. If you use an android phone, you can log into TM on your friends phone, and download the ticket into their google wallet. I did this with the 2nd pair of tickets I had for Vancouver, and downloaded them into my friends wallet. I've also been able to download tickets from my wife's TM account into my own android wallet. There doesn't seem to be a lot in involved, the TM app just lets you download the tickets into the wallet of the phone you're on. You can do one ticket at a time, so if your friend has an Android phone, easy enough to download the one ticket into their wallet.

Apple apparently is more secure and needs faceid to do it, so it only works on android?

GlowGirl · May 8

Zod said:

There's also another workaround. If you use an android phone, you can log into TM on your friends phone, and download the ticket into their google wallet. I did this with the 2nd pair of tickets I had for Vancouver, and downloaded them into my friends wallet. I've also been able to download tickets from my wife's TM account into my own android wallet. There doesn't seem to be a lot in involved, the TM app just lets you download the tickets into the wallet of the phone you're on. You can do one ticket at a time, so if your friend has an Android phone, easy enough to download the one ticket into their wallet.

Apple apparently is more secure and needs faceid to do it, so it only works on android?

Still? This new ticket thing just started? I guess someone with an android can test it out.

SHZA · May 8

100 Pacer said:

Vancouver staff advised the GA line as per the band’s request tickets had be in the wallet prior to being scanned. They were talked out of it and scanned the visible bar codes in the app. The band has since directed Ticketmaster to prevent the barcode from being visible until in the wallet.

In other words, "there ain't gonna be any barcode anymore"

Zod · May 8

One thing I did notice on Android, was that in the google wallet app, the bar code used to show up on the ticket screen, but now there's an extra step to click on "show the code" on the digital ticket, which brings up a box with the bar code. Kind of annoying because you have to back out of it, to be able to swip and go into the 2nd ticket. I also noticed the 3 curved lines for wireless, which I don't remember seeing on android before, so maybe they're going to ditch the bar codes all together.

When I went to see U2 at the sphere, all the apple users just tapped their phones on the thing, but people on android had barcodes to scan. I think resellers figured out a way to relay bar codes. Maybe that's why it's evolving again. Try to close off some of the loopholes scalpers are finding. More and more bands (U2, Foo Fighters etc..) are using fan2fan. It's most likely causing resellers to find more cracks in the system.

wiscojam · May 9

Zod said:

There's also another workaround. If you use an android phone, you can log into TM on your friends phone, and download the ticket into their google wallet. I did this with the 2nd pair of tickets I had for Vancouver, and downloaded them into my friends wallet. I've also been able to download tickets from my wife's TM account into my own android wallet. There doesn't seem to be a lot in involved, the TM app just lets you download the tickets into the wallet of the phone you're on. You can do one ticket at a time, so if your friend has an Android phone, easy enough to download the one ticket into their wallet.

Apple apparently is more secure and needs faceid to do it, so it only works on android?

hoping this is true as I will be trying this with a friend

sloanedone · May 17

Anybody figure this out? My friend is going to be late now and I don't wanna miss a song obviously. I guess I could try the timed F2F but that's scary...

Ticket Transfer Process - Help!

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