How to Be a Ticket Broker

So you're sick of paying through the nose for good seats to your favourite concerts? Maybe you just want to make a little extra cash on the side. Knowing some ticket broker's tricks of trade can help you do both! Becoming a ticket broker is fun and exciting, and the best part is, you can do it from the comfort of your own home! This guide will teach you how you can become a ticket broker so you can buy and sell concert tickets and make money doing it. There are three parts to this guide. Steps: Research: 1. Band; 2. Date/Time of event (weekends are obviously better); 3. City/State (LA, New York, Chicago and Boston are the best resale markets); 4. Sale date; 5. Is there a presale for the event?; 6. Check completed listings on eBay for prices and if previous tickets have sold well; 7. The band's previous tour performance; 8. Demographics/economics of the city the concert is being held in; 9. It's good idea to stay current with the latest music and entertainment news. Fan Club Message boards are also great because the die-hard fans post there and they will always be in the know. Do the buy: 1. Find out when tickets go on sale. There may also be a presale, in which case you will need a password to purchase tickets. It's a good idea to search both the presale and on-sale because different tickets may come up. 2. Go to the Ticketmaster event page a few minutes before they actually go on sale so you are ready to buy. About a minute before they go on sale, hit the refresh button on your browser to ensure you can buy tickets as soon as they are available. 3. Select the amount of tickets you want to buy (usually 2 or 4) and search best available the first time around. 4. Don't buy the first pair of tickets that come up. Chances are you may be able to get something better if you keep searching. 5. If you can't get good tickets, don't get discouraged. Keep practicing and work on your quickness. 6. If the show is sold out or you weren't able to get tickets, you can also scour eBay, Craigslist and Stubhub for deals. Sell the tickets. OK, you've got tickets to a hot event but how are you going to sell them? Here are the most popular websites you can sell your tickets on: 1. eBay: Cheaper fees than Stubhub and is the largest point of resale for tickets so you will get lots of exposure. 2. Stubhub: You will get more for your tickets on Stubhub then you will on eBay if you are patient and you price them right. Beware of huge fees though. 3. Craigslist: Good if you are selling for a local show. Beware of bargain hunters though. 4. Timing is a very important factor when selling your tickets. Fans that were unable to secure tickets will panic and start looking on the secondary market as soon as they get shut out from Ticketmaster. This is why it is crucial to list your tickets as soon as you buy them. 5. If you are wondering how much you should sell your tickets for, check the going rates on Stubhub and eBay. They will give you a good guideline of how much you should be asking. If you are just starting out, a 50% profit on a pair of tickets is really good. That's what you should be shooting for, but remember to account for fees and shipping costs. Depending on how good your seats are, you may be able to make up to 300% profit! Tips: • After you've researched a concert you want to buy for, you should feel confident there will be enough demand that you can turn around and sell your tickets for a profit. • Time is of the essence so you'll want to be on time and keep searching for tickets as quickly as you can! • A good rule of thumb for buying concert tickets is to buy within the first 15 rows on the floor, and the first 10 rows on the nearest side section. • Just do your research and be patient - the results will come! originated by: Anonymous, Sondra C, OhioMike, Jack Herrick Source: www.wikihow.com