⚠️ 6 Ticket Marketplace Gotchas to Watch For
- Stacking Fees on Both Sides: HIGH Buyer pays service fee (10-25%+) while seller pays commission (10-15%). A $100 face-value ticket costs buyer $125 and nets seller $85
- Event Cancellation Limits: HIGH Cancelled events may only get credits, not refunds. Postponed events often aren't eligible for refund at all—your tickets roll to new date
- Authenticity "Guarantees" with Limits: MEDIUM Guarantee may only cover replacement tickets if available. If event is sold out, you might get a refund minus original fees paid
- Seat Location Substitution: MEDIUM "Comparable" seats may be substituted if seller's tickets fall through. Your floor seats could become upper deck with no price adjustment
- Last-Minute Delivery: MEDIUM Digital tickets may arrive hours before event. Seller doesn't deliver? Platform scrambles—or you miss the show
- Resale Price Floors/Caps: MEDIUM Some platforms or venues limit resale prices. Can't recoup your money on event you can't attend if prices are capped
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