Comments on: Best way to sell concert tickets?

Question: Best way to sell concert tickets?

skaffen42 — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:23:02 -0800

I have a couple of Pogues tickets for this Saturday that I can't use. What's the best way to unload them?

Due to unforeseen circumstances (skis, emergency room visit, crutches), I find myself with two tickets to the Pogues show at the Roseland Ballroom in NYC this Saturday that I am unable to use.

What is the best way to sell them? Craigslist? Ebay? I'm not looking to make a profit, but would like to get back the money I paid for them. The less work involved for me, the better. If it matters, I am in Northern NJ.

By: ISeemToBeAVerb

ISeemToBeAVerb — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:24:35 -0800

I always use Craigslist. I find it much easier than eBay.

By: numinous

numinous — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:29:30 -0800

I've had success with both Craigslist and Ebay, but this was years ago, and I'm not sure what current the ticket-selling atmosphere is like.

You may want to check out StubHub; I've heard positive things about it from friends.

By: youcancallmeal

youcancallmeal — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:30:30 -0800

I might very much be interested. Shoot me a MeMail if you've still got them and I'll double check.

By: nikksioux

nikksioux — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:33:09 -0800

I second Craigslist. With ebay, you have fees, etc. On craigslist, you simply advertise, tell the people to bring cash, and hand them over.

By: youcancallmeal

youcancallmeal — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:33:31 -0800

(Also, I can come pick them up if need be.)

By: kellyblah

kellyblah — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:46:16 -0800

drat, some other local already asked. But, if that fails, my email is in my profile! Local/cash.

By: piedmont

piedmont — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:14:21 -0800

Give someone a miracle. If you can afford it, t's a good feeling, well worth what you paid.

By: mumkin

mumkin — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:19:17 -0800

Oh, man. Last time I saw the Pogues Joe Strummer was fronting for a missing MacGowan. Sounds like Shane's very much himself on this tour. Sorry you can't make it, skaffen42, but props for raising the question here, where Mefites can benefit from your misfortune.

By: ersatz

ersatz — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:43:42 -0800

AskMe: where Mefites can benefit from your misfortune.

Selling tickets near the venue is also a tried&true tradition.