Service Charges for Sporting Events and Concerts

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rydawg5
Posts: 2,639
Jan 21, 2010 8:54am
Would you go to more games if you didnt have to go through ticketmaster?

I go to buy a $50 ticket and end up paying $15 in fees? -- Cmon'
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darbypitcher22
Posts: 8,000
Jan 21, 2010 9:11am
I probably would.
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FranTali
Posts: 10
Jan 21, 2010 10:59am
A few weeks ago I bought 3 $25 tix and a $15 parking pass, cost me around $120. It's ridiculous.
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justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jan 21, 2010 11:08am
The fees are absurd. I try to buy from craigslist or from someone outside of the venue as often as possible.
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NNN
Posts: 902
Jan 21, 2010 11:08am
I know if you're looking for CBJ tickets or anything at Nationwide Arena, the box office has no fees of any type (and you get to pick your seats).

They have the same deal at the Blueline at Tuttle Mall and at each of the Chiller ice rinks, although there's a $2 per ticket service fee. Still, $66 for three $20 seats is a far cry from $85, especially considering that Ticketmaster's website sucks donkey ass.
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Fab4Runner
Posts: 6,196
Jan 21, 2010 11:28am
Just got tickets for tonights Cavs game on Ebay and the seller emailed me them so I didn't have to pay and fees or shipping. That's normally the route I try to go.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Jan 21, 2010 12:05pm
I hate those fees...big time...but they dont keep me from going to any games or events. If im paying 50+ for a ticket.......whats another 5-8 bucks really.

but yea...they got ya by the balls!