How do I resell tickets to a specific person on Ticketmaster?

Selling tickets to a specific person on Ticketmaster can be a great way to get rid of tickets you can no longer use. With Ticketmaster’s safe ticket transfer options, you can easily transfer tickets directly to someone else.

Can I sell my Ticketmaster tickets?

Yes, you can resell tickets you purchased on Ticketmaster as long as the event allows ticket transfers. Ticketmaster has a few different options for safely reselling or transferring your tickets:

• Ticketmaster Ticket Exchange – An official resale marketplace for tickets bought on Ticketmaster. You list your tickets for sale yourself.
• Transfer to Friends – Send tickets electronically to someone you know.
• Sell Outside of Ticketmaster – You can resell the tickets yourself outside of Ticketmaster.

Before reselling your tickets, make sure to check the event page or your order confirmation to confirm the event allows ticket transfers. There may be restrictions on reselling for certain events or venues.

How to transfer or resell tickets on Ticketmaster

Use Ticketmaster Ticket Exchange

The easiest way to resell your tickets on Ticketmaster is through their Ticket Exchange marketplace:

1. Sign into your Ticketmaster account and find your order for the event.
2. Select the “Sell Tickets” button next to the order details.
3. Pick which tickets you want to resell and list them for sale at the price you choose.
4. Buyers will purchase the tickets through Ticket Exchange and you’ll receive an email confirmation and payment once they sell.

With Ticket Exchange, you can choose who you want to transfer the tickets to. When listing your tickets for sale, there is an option to “Sell to a Friend.” Here you can enter the buyer’s email address so only they can purchase your listed tickets.

Transfer tickets to someone you know

If you want to transfer tickets to a specific person you know, you can use Ticketmaster’s safe ticket transferring system:

1. Sign in to your Ticketmaster account and find your order.
2. Select the “Transfer Tickets” option.
3. Enter the recipient’s first name, last name, and email address.
4. Confirm the transfer details and complete the ticket transfer.
5. The recipient will receive the ticket barcodes via email and you’ll receive a transfer confirmation.

This allows you to directly send the ticket barcodes to someone electronically. It’s a quick, safe way to get the tickets to someone you know.

Sell outside of Ticketmaster

Although not recommended, you can resell tickets outside of Ticketmaster. This involves physically transferring printed tickets:

1. Print the ticket barcodes from your Ticketmaster account.
2. Physically deliver the printed tickets to the person you are selling them to.
3. Have the buyer pay you directly, outside of Ticketmaster.

Selling tickets outside of Ticketmaster is riskier as there is no protection or guarantees for either the buyer or seller. Make sure you trust the person you are selling them to.

Tips for reselling tickets on Ticketmaster

Here are some tips to safely resell your tickets on Ticketmaster:

• Double check the event allows ticket transfers or resale before listing tickets.
• Use Ticket Exchange when possible for the most security.Only transfer to someone you know or trust.
• Adjust your selling price based on current market value for the event.
• Communicate clearly with buyers on Ticket Exchange before confirming a sale.
• Only deliver tickets electronically or use secure ticket delivery if mailing.
• Don’t accidentally sell the same ticket twice on different platforms.

Can tickets be resold multiple times?

Tickets can potentially be resold multiple times on Ticketmaster. When you relist tickets on Ticket Exchange, the new buyer is issued new ticket barcodes while the old barcodes are invalidated.

However, there may be limits on how many times a single ticket can be transferred or resold. Certain sports teams or venues might restrict this to prevent scalping. Check the event or venue policies before reselling tickets multiple times.

Are there fees for reselling tickets on Ticketmaster?

Yes, there are some seller fees charged by Ticketmaster when reselling tickets:

• Ticket Exchange Resell Fee – This is around 10-15% of the resale price.
• Ticket Transfer Fee – A small $5-10 fee per ticket transferred.

Make sure to factor in these fees when pricing your tickets for resale on Ticketmaster. The final proceeds you receive will be the sale price less the Ticketmaster fees.

Can I cancel a ticket transfer?

Once ticket transfers are completed on Ticketmaster, they can’t be cancelled. However, if the transfer is still pending you may be able to cancel it:

1. Sign into your Ticketmaster account and go to your purchase history.
2. Find the transfer order status and look for a “Cancel Transfer” option.
3. Select cancel transfer to void the ticket transfer, if available.

If the ticket transfer has already been completed and you want to get the tickets back, you will need to have the recipient transfer the tickets back to you.

What are the risks of reselling tickets?

There are some risks to be aware of when reselling event tickets:

• Fraud – Fake buyers, stolen credit cards, fake tickets, etc.
• Non-payment – Buyer doesn’t pay after you transfer tickets.
• Double selling – Accidentally selling the same ticket on multiple sites.
• Violating resale policies – Certain events don’t allow ticket resale.

Using Ticketmaster’s safe resale options like Ticket Exchange helps minimize risks. But you should still be cautious when reselling tickets to strangers online.

Conclusion

Reselling event tickets to a specific person on Ticketmaster is very doable if the event allows ticket transfers. Use Ticketmaster’s official resale and transfer options for the most security. Make sure to communicate clearly with the buyer and only deliver the tickets electronically or securely by mail.

Be aware of Ticketmaster fees and event resale policies before listing your tickets. With some precautions, you can safely resell Ticketmaster tickets and recoup some of your money back.

Ticket resale and transfers open up more possibilities for fans to get access to coveted events. But be sure to carefully follow Ticketmaster’s processes to avoid problems or fraud when reselling tickets.