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How secondary ticket sales can avoid huge disappointments at a sellout gig

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It often becomes headline news when one of the leading performers or bands announce tour dates. The leading acts around the world are up there because they have so many followers. Therefore, it is inevitable that tickets will be in great demand. It sometimes doesn’t matter how much preparation is made by the phone or means of being online when the release time and date come around if there are hundreds of thousands also trying to buy at the same time.

The result is inevitable. Disappointed fans and countless stories on the news and on social media of how life is unfair, complaining that extra dates should be added. Sadly, that’s not always possible owing to the announced itinerary or a venue being unavailable, but not all is lost, at least to those based in Australia. Queen of Tickets can come to the rescue by selling tickets on its secondary marketplace.

What they do

The company prides itself in only featuring tickets from reputable sellers and has over 20 years of experience in the business. They guarantee tickets will be delivered in advance of the event and provide a full refund if it is cancelled without rescheduling. While the gig may announce that it is sold out, the marketplace has tickets for sale, which while sometimes different to the face value depending on demand and popularity, do offer the only opportunity to attend.

The 100% owned Australian company has provided joy for over 1 million customers during their time in operation, offering safe and secure transactions for their online sales. They offer registered customers discounts on certain promotions and provide reminders when events are being announced or if tickets suddenly become available, sometimes at the last minute when others cannot attend and want to resell.

The team provides a dedicated customer service line and can deal with group and corporate bookings, making them ideal for any company wanting to impress their own clients with a night out at a show. Customer data is protected through the sales process while those who place an order for tickets are promptly notified, with a whole range of events being covered.

Important reasons to purchase through trusted channels

First, anyone wanting to check out that they have found a trusted channel should check out reviews and speak to friends who may have used them in the past. They will offer a good indication as to whether they were satisfied with the service that they received and verify that the transaction was seamless and secure, and that the tickets arrived as promised. Those who decide to purchase their tickets through other means can be easy prey to unscrupulous dealers.

Imagine turning up at a venue full of excitement having taken time away from work and travelled a great distance and paid premium odds for both a ticket and hotel and then finding out that it’s a fake. There is no comeback as such dealers who have sold the tickets will be nowhere to be seen. It can cause great distress, and embarrassment as well as a large hole in a bank account. Sadly, there are still many such scalpers looking to exploit the innocent, especially on the day of an event when they may have produced homemade duplicates and be hanging around an arena when desperate fans are at their most vulnerable.

It is also sound advice to stick to a trusted and established marketplace as they will not ask for deposits, in the way some rogue traders might, which is never returned if tickets cannot be sourced for sale. Customers must educate themselves on their online consumer rights when making any such purchases. Those rights are cancelled if a purchase is made through someone or a company that is not registered with the authorities, leading to even greater risks.

With possible financial fraud and a postponement meaning that there is no chance of seeing any refunds, it is easy to see why those who provide a reliable and trustworthy service stand the test of time and are the best option to avoid disappointment after the initial news breaks that a show has been sold out. Even if a sale is successful, the money will not go to the artist or band, or to help pay for the staff who ensure that it goes ahead.

A registered and experienced secondary ticket marketplace is the best place to obtain tickets to sold-out events to avoid further disappointment.

Mick Pacholli

Mick created TAGG - The Alternative Gig Guide in 1979 with Helmut Katterl, the world's first real Street Magazine. He had been involved with his fathers publishing business, Toorak Times and associated publications since 1972.  Mick was also involved in Melbourne's music scene for a number of years opening venues, discovering and managing bands and providing information and support for the industry. Mick has also created a number of local festivals and is involved in not for profit and supporting local charities.        

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Mick created TAGG - The Alternative Gig Guide in 1979 with Helmut Katterl, the world's first real Street Magazine. He had been involved with his fathers publishing business, Toorak Times and associated publications since 1972.  Mick was also involved in Melbourne's music scene for a number of years opening venues, discovering and managing bands and providing information and support for the industry. Mick has also created a number of local festivals and is involved in not for profit and supporting local charities.        
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