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E tickets are a form of ticketing that ticketmaster and other such primary source ticket sellers have been using for the past three years.  E tickets are an option that is given to original ticket buyers when purchasing tickets.  For example, when a person goes to buy tickets, he can usually opt to receive tickets in a number of ways:

1. Hard tickets via standard mail.
2. Hard tickets via shipper( Fed Ex or UPS).
3. Tickets left at Will Call
4. E tickets

If the ticket buyer selects the e ticket option he will simply receive an email from the ticket seller with an attachment.  The attachment can be opened and the tickets will become available for print on any standard printer. 

There are several advantages to e tickets, which include the ability for the tickets to be reprinted.  This comes in handy when tickets are lost.  Instead of the old method of calling the ticket seller and spending 30 minutes on the phone and providing purchase information, e tickets provides a hassle free solution.  E tickets are great for the ticket seller as well, in that e tickets are totally automated which cuts employee costs.  E tickets are also excellent for the environment.  With e tickets simply being wired through the internet, there is no need for traportation costs which cuts down on natural resource consumption.

In deed there are many advantages to e tickets, there are some disadvatages as well.  Because these e tickets can be printed an infinite # of times, the aspect of fraud comes into play.  For instance, a person could simply by an e ticket,  make several copies and then sell it over the internet or at the venue several times over.  Unsuspecting buyers can no doubt, be scammed.  A remedy to any of these unwanted outcomes would be to simply purchase tickets from a ticket broker, where buyers have recourse! 

If you have any questions regarding e tickets or need a second opinion before buying tickets, feel free to contact our office.

Gary Ketchum

Ceo TicketAmerica.com

Have you ever had a bad ticket experience when purchasing events to a show?  Whether it’s through primary sources such as ticketmaster, or  secondary sources that compromise various ticket brokers and street sellers, problems can arise. So here are a few tips to help ease the pain and frustration. 

Since ticketmaster is the original source for most events, problems are minimal.  When purchasing tickets through ticketmaster make sure that you have your credit card, and all of it’s billing address info ready. Ticketmaster is simple to use but because it runs on timers, you can sometimes lose your tickets if too much time is taken entering information!  This is very important especially when the event has just gone onsale and 1 million other fans are trying to buy the same event. 

When buying through ticketbrokers, the buying experience can be a little more trivial, but with companies like ticketamerica.com worries can be virtually eliminated.  Here is a list of things to look for when purchasing through ticketbrokers:  

• Make sure that the company has been in business for at least 2 years. 
• Make sure that they are a member in goodstanding with the Better Business Bureau or the National Association of Ticketbrokers.
• Make sure they have a physical office with an 800# where a live agent can be reached. 
• See what guarantees they offer to insure your ticket purchase.

 When buying from street sellers, be careful!!!  Most street sellers are simply trying to hustle a fast buck.  They basically try to buy low from people with extra tickets and then resell them at a profit.  They may also be ticket brokers that are selling any extra tickets that did not previously sell. Worst of all there are the theives.  These little rats are basically selling fake tickets to unsuspecting fans!  Here are a couple of tips when buying tickets on the street: 

• Look at the tickets front and back, making sure their is print on both sides. 
• Make sure that there is some slight sheen appearence and feel to the tickets. 
•  Check to make sure that all the info on the ticket is correct, such as Date, Time, and consecutive seat #’s. 
• Have the ticket seller walk with you to the gate entrace and verify ticket authenticity. 

 If you have any questions regarding a ticket purchase or need an opinion about buying tickets, feel free to contact our office.

Gary Ketchum
CEO TicketAmerica.com