How to Buy Concert Tickets Online

There are usually several ways to make sure to see your favorite band or artist in concert when they visit your area, and most of them are on the Internet. Here are some of the best ways to buy concert tickets online.

Things You'll Need

• Stadium map

Instructions

1. Find out when and where the artist or band is going on tour by checking their Web site or sites like Pollstar (see Resources).

2. Consider joining the artist or band fan club, in case they make presale tickets available to fan club members first.

3. Search the Web site of the primary ticketing vendor for the venue where the concert will be held (usually Ticketmaster or Tickets.com, see Resources) and see if good tickets are still available.

4. Visit StubHub and click on Concert tickets to see a wide selection of tickets and prices for any show available for purchase (see Resources).

5. Consider eBay or ticket broker Web sites, but make sure to only deal with reputable sellers and understand in advance how and when you will get your tickets.

Tips & Warnings

• In most cases (but not always), there are more tickets available--and at better prices--well in advance of the show.

• For any Internet transaction you do, make sure the Web site where you buy tickets is secure and reputable. Look for a seal of approval from the Better Business Bureau, Verisign or similar organizations.

• eBay is often a good place to find cheap tickets, but beware of fraudulent tickets. A ticket marketplace site like StubHub that offers a 100% guarantee on transactions can be the best mix of good prices and safe ticket purchases.