Guide to Concert Tickets

There’s no better way to say “thank you” to a valued customer or prospective client than with concert tickets to a sold-out or high-demand show. Whether you choose to go along and wine and dine them beforehand – mixing a bit of business with pleasure – or just offer the tickets outright so the client can take a friend or loved one, you can be sure concert event tickets are the gift that keeps on giving – in the form of more and more business.

Before you explore your many options for purchasing concert tickets, keep these tips in mind:

1. If you choose to go through ticket brokers, make sure they are reputable and have no hidden costs.

2. Before sealing the deal on a concert ticket purchase, make sure you know exactly where the seats are located in the venue and in relation to the stage; watch out for fine print like “Obstructed View.”

3. If you’re making a last-minute purchase from online ticket brokers, check out the expedited shipping fees – the cost may not be worth it if you can order tickets instead from local concert ticket outlet.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Buy concert tickets from online ticket brokers

Many concert ticket brokers have websites where you can search for the concerts you're interested in and find out how much a concert ticket for a particular event is going for.

I recommend: First Choice Tickets is a nationwide ticket broker where you can buy concert tickets online – even for those events that have already sold out. Backstage Broker allows you to search for events and prices from among the top concert ticket providers around.

Check out online concert ticket auctions

Concert ticket brokers are not the only way to find in-demand concert tickets - and fast. The Internet also provides secure forums for your average person to sell and buy concert tickets.

I recommend: StubHub! provides a safe marketplace for buyers and sellers to make concert ticket transactions. Everyday people – not ticket brokers – supply the tickets and set the price. Think of it like eBay just for concert event tickets.

Consider discount concert ticket providers

Some concert ticket providers chose to offer the most competitive prices for hot tickets instead of making money on high mark ups.

I recommend: TicketLiquidator and TixSave are good places to find discount concert tickets for a variety of shows.

Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• Watch out for hidden fees that show up at the very end of a transaction.
• Consider sporting events as an alternative to concert event tickets. These are sometimes a bit easier to come by because, unlike a concert, there are more than one or two events being held in your area.
• When you buy concert tickets online, it can be difficult to tell which seats are the best in the house. Look for a map of the concert venue on concert ticket providers' websites or call a customer service representative - some providers of concert tickets will have a toll-free number listed on their website.

The official source of Concert Tickets is the Concert Tickets page at Business.com