How to Sell NFL Tickets

Selling your extra NFL tickets is a legal way to recoup your money for games you can't make. You can do so in person or on the Internet, through a variety of legitimate outlets. Get double coverage by listing your tickets on paid and free sellers' websites.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• NFL game tickets to sell

Get Help Selling NFL Tickets

1. Set a sale price by checking the legal limits and looking at what others are charging in online ads. Try to beat their prices if tickets are plentiful, and match or exceed them if available seats are scarce.
2. Locate a ticket broker who buys directly from the public. He may pay less than an individual, but the transaction may also require less hassle.
3. Post your NFL tickets for sale on eBay or use an online broker who accepts individual ads (see Resources below). Expect to pay a fee in exchange for the post and basic services, such as a secure server and money-back guarantee to customers.

Sell NFL Tickets Yourself

4. Sell tickets the old-fashioned way. Get out on the street yourself, before game time, and hawk your tickets to people who have been shut out of the box office.
5. Announce your football tickets on an Internet forum.
6. Post your tickets in a high-traffic public clearinghouse, such as the ticket classifieds on the craigslist website (see Resources below).

Tips & Warnings

• Use the power of the water cooler at work. Put the word out among your coworkers for the easiest possible sale.
• Cash on delivery (COD) service, through the post office or FedEx, affords a measure of protection to both buyer and seller.
• You can sign up to send and receive money through PayPal for free if you list your tickets on eBay.
• Some states may require a license for a certain volume of sales. If you resell tickets regularly, check your state laws.
• Some states restrict the price of resale tickets, and some cities may prohibit street sales. Check your local and state laws before you sell.
• Always offer clear terms of sale. Buyers may expect a return option before game time. Specify all your terms up front, or you may end up with a stopped check or an angry customer.