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Brown Paper Tickets has a rating of 3.2 stars from 105 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Brown Paper Tickets most frequently mention customer service. Brown Paper Tickets ranks 26th among Tickets sites.

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 53.8%
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Top Positive Review

“Seamless Event Ticketing Experience”

Adar G.
6/16/24

Using Brown Paper Tickets for our charity event was a breeze. The platform was user-friendly, allowing us to set up and manage ticket sales effortlessly, while their customer support team was responsive and helpful throughout the process. The detailed sales reports provided valuable insights that contributed to the overall success of our event.

Top Critical Review

“Incompetent Service, Constant Issues, and a Complete Waste of Time and Money!”

Ray H.
9/18/24

Brown Paper Tickets was a complete disaster from start to finish. The customer service was horrendous, a total red flag. It felt like nobody knew what they were doing, and getting even basic responses was a nuisance. The platform was riddled with glitches, making it impossible to manage events properly. Worse yet, the payout delays were unacceptable. It was left waiting for payments long after events had ended. The lack of transparency and accountability made everything feel like a waste of time and money. I can't believe I ever trusted them with my events.

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Thumbnail of user dorisd245
Washington
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April 7th, 2022

It's been over a year since I started my cooperation with BPT. They've been a lifesaver for my small business. I no longer worry about selling tickets. No set-up fess and no hassle with long-term contracts. Another great option is that they enable us to collect donations aside from ticket sales.

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Washington
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December 19th, 2021

Extremely happy with my BPT experience. Fees are zero to minimal. The platform allows you to search for discounts on events and offers a lot of useful information. Their customer service is awesome! There's a lot of flexibility on the tickets unlike with their competition. Love the donation function most of all.

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Washington
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June 6th, 2023

The simplicity of the process, combined with the affordability factor, makes BPT an irresistible choice for anyone seeking convenience and value. The ease and savings provided here are the best. My experience has been so positive that I would return here for my future ticket purchases.

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Washington
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June 4th, 2023

For a number of years, I've bought my tickets from BPT as a customer. I truly appreciate how the seats are designated, since it makes sure I always get my favorite seats. My tickets have always been sent promptly, and the payment process is very simple.

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District of Columbia
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March 6th, 2023

Great service that is so beneficial to event promoters. It's free to create events and sell tickets, they have free ticket printing and delivery to ticket buyers and they offer promotional services. So everything you need is in one place!

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Washington
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July 22nd, 2023

Gone are the days of standing in long, frustrating lines for sold-out shows. BPT is an absolute game-changer. One of the things that stands out for me about BPT is its dedication to customer communication.

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Slovenia
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May 18th, 2022

I travel a lot and use BPT to learn about the events I'm interested in. Their website is easy to use. I save a lot because they offer the option of finding free or discounted events. The customer service folks are friendly and supportive. I requested a refund twice, and received them without delay.

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Washington
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October 31st, 2022

I'm purchasing tickets for the second time. The information is available for everything from finding information to seeking seats. Quite expensive when compared to in-person purchases, but less expensive when compared to other ticketing applications.

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Washington
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June 1st, 2022

It's a convenient platform to create events and sell tickets. I have a small business, and I regularly organize meetings and webinars. BPT has given me a sense of relief; I know that everything will go smoothly with selling tickets, so I can concentrate on the more important stuff.

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Washington
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April 12th, 2023

What I appreciated the most about Brown Paper Tickets was their customer support. One time I had a few questions about my ticket purchase, and their customer service team was incredibly responsive and helpful.

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Washington
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May 4th, 2023

I had an extremely easy experience buying tickets online for the first time, thanks to BPT. The process was straightforward, and the tickets were delivered to my email, which made it very convenient. All I had to do was print them out, and I was good to go.

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Germany
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December 23rd, 2023

I always like to check this site for local events. If you're sick of ticketmaster you'll love this site, they don't have big service and delivery fees so the tickets aren't way overpriced.

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Idaho
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July 20th, 2022

I used to use BPT for a small monthly event several years ago. I had a good experience with customer support and used that experience to recommend BPT to a family member starting a new business and selling tickets to events. My family member and his business partner hosted events 3 times a week for 4 weeks starting in June and they have not received a single payment. This is a new business struggling to get off the ground and BPT owes them almost $20k. I am so frustrated and angry. Please beware when doing business with BPT.

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Minnesota
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May 7th, 2018

Never had the first issue with getting tickets to any show using Brown Paper TIckets. It's a shame they don't cover all shows. Would make it so much easier not to mention cheaper.

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Washington
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August 24th, 2022

Stopped buying from other online ticket sites since I started using this app. They still charge you on top of the actual ticket price but their rates are lower.

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Washington
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January 1st, 2022

Finally found a site where I can order tickets without being overcharged for shipping. Reasonable rates. Wide selection of events. It has a permanent place on my phone now.

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Washington
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July 10th, 2022

We've had a great experience, we have used them for 3 events now and their website is easy use and the staff member I contacted was friendly and helpful!

Thumbnail of user robertk2926
Georgia
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June 28th, 2022

BEWARE BEFORE YOU USE BROWN PAPER TICKETS!
Do yourself a favor. If you are a event producer do not use this company! They still owe our organization of $5,000 from the pandemic. Instead of paying us out that have been holding our money hostage along with many other theater groups!

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California
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December 15th, 2021

Simple way to search for events and purchase tickets. They also provide information on seat locations and that was a big plus. I've been using them for some time now and no complaints so far.

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California
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December 5th, 2021

Purchased a couple of tickets for a music festival in our town. Checkout process was quick and hassle-free. Will be checking their site again for other events.

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Washington
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November 8th, 2022

I ordered some tickets for a show and received them instantly through email. Although it cost more than purchasing it at the outlet, the extra expense was justified given the hour-long commute.

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Connecticut
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July 8th, 2020

I am still waiting for my refund and it's been 4 months. Repeatedly emailed and called company with no results. I will never buy tickets from this company; they are dishonest.

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Washington
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December 13th, 2022

This service is amazing! Buying tickets is easy and they have a wide variety of events to choose from. Ticket prices are also friendlier compared to similar sites. Great service!

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New York
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July 23rd, 2022

I agree with the other reviewer, who said that she would give ZERO stars, if that were an option. We are a small start-up theatre company serving children and youth. Our event ended 30 days ago, and Brown Paper Tickets is still refusing to disburse our funds. Their phone system is shut down. I have sent seven separate e-mails, only one of which has received anything more than an automated response. They cite "covid-related delays" as the cause for this problem. This makes no sense. Theatres are up and running. Pay-outs are done electronically, which means that they can be handled remotely. Brown Paper Tickets had no problem taking our money; they only seem to be suddenly stricken with Covid when it's time to disburse funds to their customers. As a small start-up, I have absolutely no recourse for this. All I can do is take my future business elsewhere and warn others. NEVER, EVER USE BROWN PAPER TICKETS! I am absolutely at my wit's end. It is very unnerving to have a company withholding your own money from you. I am irate.

Tip for consumers:
There are MANY other options out there who disburse your funds IMMEDIATELY upon receipt. Avoid Brown Paper Tickets at all costs. They will withhold your money, and you will not be able to do anything about it.

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Washington
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February 1st, 2023

I think what's commendable about BPT is that they really do process requests for refunds quickly, even at the height of pandemic-led cancellations. No need for follow-ups!

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