off topic/ticket brokers

[jfong888]

i know this is off topic but maybe somebody in here can shed some light.
does anyone know how ticket brokers get tickets to sporting/concert events besides using ticketmaster?? or even how they operate their business

thanks very much!!!

 

[TTinCO]

I'm sure Railbird can shed some light on your question.

 

[jfong888]

i'd greatly appreciate any knowledge railbird can give me.


thanks

 

[queposkid]

Brokers have many ways..

I will explain one..

They have CREWS..People who go to outlets when tickets go on sale..Sometimes for a big concert 40 or 50 people..They go to common outlets and then remote ones..Buy as many tickets as they can, and then the good ones diguise themselves and get back in line..The more tickets you can turn over to the broker, the more you earn..

On a busy line for a huge event the disguise will work if the CREW member is smooth..Also good CREW workers will infiltrate the ticket seller and favors are commonly thrown back and forth..

Broadway, sporting events, and cultural events are done differently..

NOW, if you are the coach of the Vikings or a well known long time knick announcer..

 

[redpimp]

ironic that this thread should be posted now...i am about to get hit on the head real hard paying 250.00 bucks for Titans against Ravens, Nfl week two but our home opener!

 

[sherman]

"NOW, if you are the coach of the Vikings or a well known long time knick announcer.."


:lolBIG:

 

[queposkid]

SHERMAN..

In their defenses, when it comes to huge sporting events..trainers, announcers, assistant coaches all get tickets..Lots of front office personnel also get whats called..cardboard diamonds..

These people all on fixed incomes are a ticket brokers dream..They infiltrate teams, roadies, family members and go for the kill..These tickets are to..FORTUNE 500..companies a necessity..Getting clients and entertaining business contacts is what its all about..

More business has been done at U2 concerts, Yankee games, and the back 9 then any boardroom I have ever been in..

Ari Gold does his best biz at Laker games and U2 concerts..Some broker is takin it down with Ari..

 

[ElmerTLee]

Its possible to forge any ticket that you can buy online from ticketmaster. Im not going to tell how, but if you google it youll find it.

 

[KennyB]

In South Florida their "Crews" are homeless people.

 

[TTinCO]

"NOW, if you are the coach of the Vikings or a well known long time knick announcer.."


:lolBIG:

Oh.....I think it's pretty safe to say that there won't be any spare tickets for sale around the Vikings office this year.

:biggrinin

 

[viking611]

The Vikes will finally get to have their families use them this year!!

 

[jfong888]

arty: thanks for all the help!!