The Honest Truth About Ticket Brokers...

People give ticket brokers such a hard time saying that they rip people off and that they make so much money on ticket sales. This article tells the truth about ticket brokers. Yes, they do mark up the price of the ticket, BUT they take a risk by buying tickets to shows. They have to hope that the show will sell out and people will buy their tickets. If the show doesn't sell out, it is very common that brokers will lose a lot of money from not getting rid of tickets. If a broker is smart, and good at setting prices, then they can make a decent living for their self. But I can promise you that brokers are not all jerks just trying to rip people off. 

Buying from a Ticket Broker:

Pros: 

1) Most Ticket Brokers offer a money back guarantee policy if something goes wrong with the tickets. 

2) Most Ticket Brokers belong to membership groups like the Better Business Bureau that keep Ticket Brokers in line and honest. 

3) Most Ticket Brokers offer a reliable shipping method. 

4) Many Ticket Broker websites offer other types of valuable information to keep the consumer well informed with the buying and selling process.

Cons: 

1) Ticket Brokers in most cases will mark-up the prices of the tickets above their face-value. 

2) Ticket Broker charge service fees (sometimes a bit high) and delivery fees. (but so does Ticketmaster or any company you buy tickets from.)

Summary:

Although deals may be found by buying from scalpers or finding tickets though the classifieds like Craigslist.org, a buyer risks being scammed. However, although buying from an established Ticket Broker most likely will cost more, a buyer will have a peace of mind and know that the tickets are real and they will be delivered safely.