How do I not pay service fees on StubHub?

If you use stubhub, be sure to toggle to ‘show prices including fees’ while searching so that you get to see the true cost to you, not just the list price the seller has listed them for.

Why does StubHub charge a service fee?

The fees on any purchase are there for a few different reasons, with our main focus being to provide a positive buying experience. We use the fees to ensure the site is up and running at all times. They also go toward our customer service staff to ensure that we’re here if you have any questions or need any assistance.

Why are StubHub fees so high?

They are called TicketPrices.net. The fees essentially are the money that StubHub receives for providing a service to the customer (buyer or seller, there are fees on both sides). This is to pay for fraud protection, integrations with partner’s ticketing systems, operational costs ,and to obviously profit.

How much is AXS resale fee?

There is no fee for transferring seats and you are able to make unlimited transfers. This is done simply through the AXS or venue app – and can be done right up to the event (one hour after door time).

What are the service fees on StubHub?

It is free to list tickets for sale, and to search for tickets to buy on StubHub. On each completed transaction, the buyer pays a 10\% fee, and a 15\% fee is deducted from the seller’s payment. For example, on the sale of a $100 ticket, the buyer would pay $110.

Is StubHub a reliable source for tickets?

Yes, StubHub is legit. The site’s 100\% guarantee ensures that ticket buyers, “get valid tickets to any event or your money back.” Purchasing from StubHub means “Tickets will be 100\% authentic and arrive before the event,” according to legitticketreviews.com.

Who owns StubHub?

eBay
Viagogoviagogo AG
StubHub/Parent organizations

Can You Get Ripped Off on StubHub?

Yes, Stubhub is legit. I have bought plenty of tickets from Stubhub over the years without issue. However, Stubhub is a secondary ticket market, which means you will likely not pay face value for the tickets. It will either be above or below face value.

Does Ticketmaster own StubHub?

In 2007, StubHub was acquired by eBay for $310 million. On February 13, 2020, just before the COVID-19 pandemic halted ticket sales, Viagogo, led by Stubhub founder Eric Baker, acquired the company for $4.05 billion….StubHub.

How to avoid paying service charges on concert tickets?

Remember, service charges can be called different names. Look out for processing fees, commission, or transaction fees. The best chance you have to avoid hidden fees of concert tickets is purchasing with cash at the box office. And one other (less fun) option is a service like Yahoo! Music which streams live events online for at-home viewing.

How can I get cheap concert tickets without paying?

If you’re willing to go old-school, you often can save money on ticket fees by buying directly from a venue’s physical box office. (There are also no-fee ticket sites like TickPick that are dedicated to selling tickets without fees.)

Do StubHub tickets have hidden fees?

Hidden fees in concert tickets are, unfortunately, mostly unavoidable and can change with little to no notice. StubHub states that it “reserves the right in its sole discretion to change Fees at any time as it deems appropriate, including after you list your tickets.”

What are the costs associated with using Ticketmaster?

Ticketmaster’s site lists all of the following as standard: service fee, order processing fee, resale service fee, delivery fee, facility fee, and, of course, taxes. According to a 2016 report by New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman, ticketing companies unexpectedly increase the ticket price by an average of 21\%.