Ticketing is Broken - Tick3t Tree Will Fix it

Ticketing is Broken - Week of July 22 Recap

Portland Fans Save Money by Purchasing at the Box Office

Portland fans are growing increasingly frustrated with the unnecessary fees imposed by Ticketmaster. When purchasing tickets to a concert at the State Theatre online, fans have noted that their tickets often come with a $5-$10 fee, amounting to 10-40% of the ticket's face value.

Many fans report that these “convenience” fees offer no real convenience. In response, some fans are opting to buy tickets in person at the box office to avoid these additional charges. However, purchasing tickets in person is not a viable long-term solution for improving the overall fan experience.

Online distribution remains more efficient for venues, with over 92% of tickets to the State Theatre sold online. With the venue selling over 200,000 tickets annually, Ticketmaster generates approximately $920,000 to $1,840,000 in fees—fees that do not provide any additional value to fans.

Source: "Frustrations over online fees drive some Portlanders to get concert tickets straight from the box office," Portland Press Herald, July 29, 2024.

Washington Nationals Receive Lawsuit After Hiding Fees

The Washington Nationals are facing a lawsuit for allegedly hiding fees. The Nationals advertised their tickets as $9, but when fans completed the checkout process, the total cost was $11.25. This markup of over 25% on the face value of the ticket outraged fans, especially since the Nationals did not disclose where these additional fees originated.

Source: "Washington Nationals hit with lawsuit over non-advertised junk fees," TicketNews, July 29, 2024.

Ticketmaster Faces Backlash from Sabrina Carpenter Fans

Sabrina Carpenter fans are outraged as Ticketmaster reportedly canceled their tickets only to resell them at higher prices. Fans like Reagan Baylee and Vilma Iris shared their experiences of ticket cancellations due to alleged bot activity, forcing them to repurchase tickets at inflated prices. This issue has drawn widespread criticism, reminiscent of problems faced by fans of other artists like Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo.

Source: "Ticketmaster canceling Sabrina Carpenter tickets," Daily Dot, July 25, 2024.

How Tick3t Tree Solves Common Ticketing Issues

Tick3t Tree addresses the frustrations fans face with traditional ticketing platforms by offering a transparent and fair ticketing solution. Unlike Ticketmaster, which adds hidden fees and cancels tickets to resell at higher prices, Tick3t Tree provides clear pricing with no surprise charges. By utilizing blockchain technology, Tick3t Tree ensures that every ticket purchase is secure, authentic, and collectible, eliminating the risk of hidden fees and resale scams.

Additionally, once a fan purchases a ticket through Tick3t Tree, they have full control and 100% ownership of it. This prevents unauthorized cancellations or resales, ensuring that fans get the tickets they paid for. Tick3t Tree's user-friendly web2 interface makes the ticketing process straightforward and accessible. This innovative approach not only enhances the fan experience but also benefits venues by streamlining ticket distribution and reducing costs associated with ticket fraud and customer dissatisfaction. Fans can trust that the price they see is the price they pay, fostering a more positive and trustworthy ticketing environment.