Stubhub

[OmahaCard79]

I was wondering who's used Stubhub here before and what the experience is usually like.

I have decided to make one of my yearly trips to st. louis on the weekend of april 25th-27th against the Astros. I wanted bleacher seats for a couple of the games, but the official site indicated that the box office was sold out in that area for both the Saturday and Sunday games.

So, I clicked the link to Stubhub on the Cardinals webpage. I've always been leary of that site. I guess I'm just paranoid, but it worries me that you are buying tickets from individual sellers, but unlike ebay, you can't see a rating on the seller. You've just got to hope the listing is legit. Still, I did find some decently priced bleacher tickets. I wouldn't have paid much, if any, less through the box office. I got a pair for the Apr. 26th game for $15 each and pair for the Apr. 27th game for $16 each.

I read (and I thought I understood) the policies on the website. It said that tickets for sporting events may not be shipped right away. I assumed that meant they wouldn't be shipped right away if they weren't printed based off of this...

Remember, in some cases, a seller will not ship tickets immediately upon receiving an order. For example, this is often the case for NBA, MLB, NHL and NFL ticket holders whose tickets may not be printed until a few weeks before the start of the season.

That made sense. So, I bought both games. Within an hour, I received an email about both orders saying they were confirmed. One of the orders said it was shipping immediately; however, the other said it wouldn't ship until April 21st. That's 5 days before the Saturday game and 4 days before I leave for St. Louis.

I know it's supposed to be 2 day Fed Ex, but I just get worried that something will go wrong. Also, there's no way the ticketholder won't be able to ship them before April 21st. Even if they were just ordered when single game tickets go on sale, I know they'd be in hand by April 1st.

Do you think there is anything to worry about with that? Why would the seller feel the need to hang on to them that long? Has anyone ever had any problems with their orders from Stubhub? Or, am I just being paranoid?

What do you think?

[cardinalkarp]

Stubhub is very legit, I've bought and sold tickets on the site. I would say that even though the one says they won't ship before the 21st I'm sure it will.

You can always give them a call and let them know that you're coming in from out of town and want to make sure you have the tickets in hand before you leave town.

I actually bought some bleacher seats to the same game (April 27th), I think in section 595 row 10.

I've never had a problem w/ them at all.

[OmahaCard79]

For a second, I thought we were going to be in the same section that day. I did buy some bleacher tickets in section 595 row 17, but that is for the Saturday game. I'm in 509 for the Sunday game.

Thanks for the info though. I tend to get paranoid about buying stuff like tickets over the interweb.

[cardinalkarp]

For a second, I thought we were going to be in the same section that day. I did buy some bleacher tickets in section 595 row 17, but that is for the Saturday game. I'm in 509 for the Sunday game.

Thanks for the info though. I tend to get paranoid about buying stuff like tickets over the interweb.

Since you're coming in from out of town I'm sure you'll get into the stadium early to take it all in but make sure to get there early on Sunday. It's Sportsman's Park replica day, the replica stadiums that they give away are VERY cool.

[jim]

I don't trust those sites either omaha - but relax. I've used stubhub probably 4 times - Cardinal games, Chicago Bulls, Notre Dame football - and everytime it went off without a hitch. Don't worry too much about the time frame for the tickets, when I bought Cardinal tickets in 2006 it told me the same thing. I bought for a June game and it said I wouldn't get the tickets until a week before, but when I called they said that was because I was buying through a ST holder probably who did not physically have his tickets in hand yet. I got the tickets long before the date. In fact, I think I called twice being as paranoid as I am, and I have to say the customer service was first rate. They answered my questions and put my mind at ease - I'd do the same if I were you if you haven't rec'd tix by the first of April.

Really, I hate these sites. The secondary market is driving up the cost of tickets, and I wish they were illegal. But if you really must, stubhub is a reliable company and I would advice you to not worry and enjoy the game!

[OmahaCard79]

I don't trust those sites either omaha - but relax. I've used stubhub probably 4 times - Cardinal games, Chicago Bulls, Notre Dame football - and everytime it went off without a hitch. Don't worry too much about the time frame for the tickets, when I bought Cardinal tickets in 2006 it told me the same thing. I bought for a June game and it said I wouldn't get the tickets until a week before, but when I called they said that was because I was buying through a ST holder probably who did not physically have his tickets in hand yet. I got the tickets long before the date. In fact, I think I called twice being as paranoid as I am, and I have to say the customer service was first rate. They answered my questions and put my mind at ease - I'd do the same if I were you if you haven't rec'd tix by the first of April.

Really, I hate these sites. The secondary market is driving up the cost of tickets, and I wish they were illegal. But if you really must, stubhub is a reliable company and I would advice you to not worry and enjoy the game!

Thanks for all the info. That really does put my mind at ease. I'm sure that 99% of people selling on there are good honest people and the company itself sounds like it really is offering a worthwhile service (if scalpers must exist).

I agree with you though. I normally try to avoid these sites and buy straight from the cardinals. I'm not a huge fan of ticket brokers. It's just tough that so much is already sold out. Good for the Cardinals, I suppose.

Still, I'm amazed by how cheap you can get tickets for most Cardinals games on Stubhub this year. Stubhub is supposed to be about making money for both the seller and Stubhub; however, there are many, many tickets going for UNDER face value. For every game that weekend, I found that I could get tickets from Stubhub for LESS than what I'd pay through stlcardinals.com. For all 3 games, the prices at the official site (including their fees) always came out as more than what I would have paid at stubhub (including their shipping charges). I guess demand for Cardinals tickets on the secondary market isn't that high right now.

The price for bleacher seats on stlcardinals.com is generally $20, but I got them for $15, and $16. So, it was a good deal after all!

[OmahaCard79]

For a second, I thought we were going to be in the same section that day. I did buy some bleacher tickets in section 595 row 17, but that is for the Saturday game. I'm in 509 for the Sunday game.

Thanks for the info though. I tend to get paranoid about buying stuff like tickets over the interweb.

Since you're coming in from out of town I'm sure you'll get into the stadium early to take it all in but make sure to get there early on Sunday. It's Sportsman's Park replica day, the replica stadiums that they give away are VERY cool.

Thanks for the info. The giveaway was a major factor (along with hotel prices) in making me pick that weekend. I love getting a cool giveaway!! I still have my Scott Rolen 2002 Gold Glove bobblehead in my living room that I got in May of 2003.

So, I'll certainly be getting there early for this.

I really would have rather been in town for the Rays series and gotten one of those Musial statues. That's what I really want, but the hotel prices that weekend were much higher. For the astros weekend, we got the hyatt at union station for $105 per night (travelling with my dad, he gets the senior rate) So, April 25-27 it is.

[jim]

I don't trust those sites either omaha - but relax. I've used stubhub probably 4 times - Cardinal games, Chicago Bulls, Notre Dame football - and everytime it went off without a hitch. Don't worry too much about the time frame for the tickets, when I bought Cardinal tickets in 2006 it told me the same thing. I bought for a June game and it said I wouldn't get the tickets until a week before, but when I called they said that was because I was buying through a ST holder probably who did not physically have his tickets in hand yet. I got the tickets long before the date. In fact, I think I called twice being as paranoid as I am, and I have to say the customer service was first rate. They answered my questions and put my mind at ease - I'd do the same if I were you if you haven't rec'd tix by the first of April.

Really, I hate these sites. The secondary market is driving up the cost of tickets, and I wish they were illegal. But if you really must, stubhub is a reliable company and I would advice you to not worry and enjoy the game!

Thanks for all the info. That really does put my mind at ease. I'm sure that 99% of people selling on there are good honest people and the company itself sounds like it really is offering a worthwhile service (if scalpers must exist).

I agree with you though. I normally try to avoid these sites and buy straight from the cardinals. I'm not a huge fan of ticket brokers. It's just tough that so much is already sold out. Good for the Cardinals, I suppose.

Still, I'm amazed by how cheap you can get tickets for most Cardinals games on Stubhub this year. Stubhub is supposed to be about making money for both the seller and Stubhub; however, there are many, many tickets going for UNDER face value. For every game that weekend, I found that I could get tickets from Stubhub for LESS than what I'd pay through stlcardinals.com. For all 3 games, the prices at the official site (including their fees) always came out as more than what I would have paid at stubhub (including their shipping charges). I guess demand for Cardinals tickets on the secondary market isn't that high right now.

The price for bleacher seats on stlcardinals.com is generally $20, but I got them for $15, and $16. So, it was a good deal after all!

Maybe, maybe not. Season tickets and ticket packages get a discount, so you can sell *under* face value and still be above what you paid. Your other alternative is to go through the Cardinals Prime Seat club where you end up paying them a %10 fee, so you definitely lose money there.

BTW - many teams have just handed over the Prime Seat club type deals to StubHub. If you go to the Chicago Bulls web site and click the little ticket icon, it takes you straight to Stubhub if the game is sold out.

[cardinalkarp]

I don't trust those sites either omaha - but relax. I've used stubhub probably 4 times - Cardinal games, Chicago Bulls, Notre Dame football - and everytime it went off without a hitch. Don't worry too much about the time frame for the tickets, when I bought Cardinal tickets in 2006 it told me the same thing. I bought for a June game and it said I wouldn't get the tickets until a week before, but when I called they said that was because I was buying through a ST holder probably who did not physically have his tickets in hand yet. I got the tickets long before the date. In fact, I think I called twice being as paranoid as I am, and I have to say the customer service was first rate. They answered my questions and put my mind at ease - I'd do the same if I were you if you haven't rec'd tix by the first of April.

Really, I hate these sites. The secondary market is driving up the cost of tickets, and I wish they were illegal. But if you really must, stubhub is a reliable company and I would advice you to not worry and enjoy the game!

Thanks for all the info. That really does put my mind at ease. I'm sure that 99% of people selling on there are good honest people and the company itself sounds like it really is offering a worthwhile service (if scalpers must exist).

I agree with you though. I normally try to avoid these sites and buy straight from the cardinals. I'm not a huge fan of ticket brokers. It's just tough that so much is already sold out. Good for the Cardinals, I suppose.

Still, I'm amazed by how cheap you can get tickets for most Cardinals games on Stubhub this year. Stubhub is supposed to be about making money for both the seller and Stubhub; however, there are many, many tickets going for UNDER face value. For every game that weekend, I found that I could get tickets from Stubhub for LESS than what I'd pay through stlcardinals.com. For all 3 games, the prices at the official site (including their fees) always came out as more than what I would have paid at stubhub (including their shipping charges). I guess demand for Cardinals tickets on the secondary market isn't that high right now.

The price for bleacher seats on stlcardinals.com is generally $20, but I got them for $15, and $16. So, it was a good deal after all!

Maybe, maybe not. Season tickets and ticket packages get a discount, so you can sell *under* face value and still be above what you paid. Your other alternative is to go through the Cardinals Prime Seat club where you end up paying them a %10 fee, so you definitely lose money there.

BTW - many teams have just handed over the Prime Seat club type deals to StubHub. If you go to the Chicago Bulls web site and click the little ticket icon, it takes you straight to Stubhub if the game is sold out.

The Cardinals did the same thing, Prime Seat Club no longer exists.

[GeddyWrox]

I have used stub hub several times... no issues.