Quick Answer
Yes, you can change your mind on Ticketmaster and take tickets off sale even after listing them. However, there are some limitations depending on the timing. Here are the key points:
- If you put tickets up for sale but no one has purchased them yet, you can take them off sale at any time.
- If someone buys your tickets, you cannot cancel the sale yourself. The buyer would have to cancel or relist the tickets.
- If you accept an offer on your tickets, you have 12 hours to complete the sale. After 12 hours, the offer expires and you can relist the tickets.
- Once a sale is completed, you cannot undo it. The tickets belong to the buyer.
So in summary, you have flexibility to change your mind if the tickets haven’t sold yet. But once someone buys the tickets or the sale is complete, you cannot reverse the transaction.
Explaining the Ticket Sale Process on Ticketmaster
When you list tickets for sale on Ticketmaster, you choose between setting a fixed price or allowing bids. Here is an overview of how each option works:
Listing Tickets at a Fixed Price
If you list tickets at a set price, buyers can purchase them instantly at that price on a first-come, first-served basis. Some key points about listing at a fixed price:
- You choose the price you want to sell them for.
- Buyers can purchase instantly by accepting your set price.
- Sales are final – you cannot cancel once a buyer completes the purchase.
- You can edit the price or take the listing down at any time before someone buys.
Listing at a fixed price is the quickest and most straightforward way to sell extra tickets. It gives you the most flexibility to change your mind until the tickets sell.
Allowing Bids on Tickets
Alternatively, you can allow buyers to place bids on your tickets. This allows you to get the highest price the market will pay. Here’s how bidding works:
- You set a minimum bid price to start.
- Buyers place bids at or above your minimum.
- You can accept or decline bids as they come in.
- If you accept a bid, you have 12 hours to complete the transaction.
- If 12 hours pass without completing the sale, the offer expires.
- You can change the minimum bid price or close bidding at any time.
Bidding gives you flexibility because you control which offers you accept. However, once you accept a bid you have to complete the sale within 12 hours.
When You Can Change Your Mind About a Ticket Listing
Given the different sale options on Ticketmaster, here are the specific scenarios where you can change your mind about ticket listings:
Tickets Listed at a Fixed Price
If you list tickets for sale at a set price, you can edit or cancel the listing at any time before someone purchases them. Once a buyer completes the transaction, you cannot undo or cancel the sale.
Tickets Listed for Bidding
With bidding, you can change the minimum bid price or close bidding at any time. However, if you accept a buyer’s bid you have 12 hours to complete the sale. If you don’t complete the transaction within 12 hours, the bid expires and you can relist the tickets.
After a Completed Sale
Once a ticket sale is completed and confirmed, you cannot cancel the transaction or get the tickets back. The tickets belong to the buyer.
However, the buyer may choose to relist the tickets themselves by posting them for resale on Ticketmaster. In this case you could potentially repurchase the tickets, but you would have to pay the new resale price.
Tips for Avoiding Regret When Selling Tickets
To minimize regret over selling tickets you can no longer use, here are some tips:
- Only list tickets you are absolutely sure you cannot use. Don’t list extras “just in case.”
- If allowing bids, set a high minimum price you would feel good about.
- Don’t rush to accept an offer – give yourself time to think it over.
- Remember that sales are final – once tickets sell you cannot get them back.
- If resellinghot tickets, have a back-up plan to buy tickets if needed.
- Set a deadline to sell by so you aren’t left holding unwanted tickets.
Following these tips will reduce the chances of regret over selling your tickets. Know the policies and limitations up front before listing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I cancel a ticket listing after I put them for sale on Ticketmaster?
Yes, you can cancel an unsold ticket listing at any time. However, once tickets sell you cannot cancel the transaction or get the tickets back from the buyer.
What happens if my tickets don’t sell on Ticketmaster?
If your listed tickets do not sell, you can continue to adjust the price and relist them. Or you will still hold the original tickets if you want to use them yourself.
How long do I have to complete a sale after accepting a bid?
Once you accept a buyer’s bid, you have 12 hours to complete the sale by transferring the tickets. After 12 hours, the offer expires.
Can I relist tickets after a sale falls through?
Yes, if an accepted bid expires or the buyer backs out, you can relist the tickets for sale again. The tickets will be available for you to transfer to a new buyer.
What if I change my mind after tickets sell on Ticketmaster?
Once ticket sales are completed, they cannot be cancelled or reversed. You would have to repurchase tickets if you changed your mind.
Conclusion
In summary, you do have some flexibility to change your mind when listing tickets for sale on Ticketmaster. While unsold, you can edit listings or take them down. Once sales are completed, they are final. Know the time limits after accepting bids. And avoid regret by only selling tickets you are sure you won’t use.
