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Goldstar has a rating of 1.8 stars from 158 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Goldstar most frequently mention customer service, credit card, and phone number problems. Goldstar ranks 355th among Tickets sites.

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Top Positive Review

“Goldstar is a great resource for discounts to local...”

Caroline T.
3/10/10

Goldstar is a great resource for discounts to local events, shows, tours, you name it. Tickets on Goldstar are usually much cheaper than normal prices. I also think the website itself is well done... it's easy to use, straightforward, and well-designed. Love it~

Top Critical Review

“Total scam now”

Elizabeth A.
3/20/24

Goldstar outsourced my purchase to TodayTix.com. They took my $ and I never got my tickets. Don't recommend

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Thumbnail of user tinad14
Georgia
1 review
8 helpful votes
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August 27th, 2013

I used this site for the first time yesterday. I was skeptical. The tickets I was purchasing sold for $40 for a pair at the door, and they were $32 for the pair advanced purchase through the theater's website. I was able to purchase the pair of tickets for only $24 through goldstar. I received a receipt through my email and was able to print out the confirmation to take with me to the theater. When I arrived at the theater, my tickets were there and waiting for me as promised at the will call window. ZERO problems. I saved 8 bucks and would definitely use this site again. It's a FREE service. You can't beat it. It took less than 5 minutes to "become a member" (provide an email address and create a password).

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Amy G. – Goldstar Rep

Hi Tina! I'm happy to hear that your Goldstar experience went smoothly from start to finish. I hope that you've been able to continue to take advantage of the discounts offered through our site. And of course if we can ever be of any help regarding a purchase or event suggestion, please contact us at help@goldstar.com. We're glad to assist in any way we can!
Best,
Lisa
Goldstar Customer Service

Thumbnail of user davido1801
California
3 reviews
3 helpful votes
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December 14th, 2022
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The terms and conditions of the vouchers I got off this site are horrible. I got the Newport Landing's Holiday Cruises vouchers, where I have to reserve my spot with the cruise company.

Although I paid for the peak hour tickets, they only let me choose from either 6 PM or 7:30 PM, 2 out of (around) 12 time slots available per night.

Since these are peak hours, they are always sold out, making it impossible for me to redeem them. I finally gave up and bought another set of vouchers from Groupon, which cost the same but with better terms and conditions (5-8:30 PM).

I have to assume the cruise provider (Davey's Locker Sportfishing) and Goldstar purposely make it impossible for buyers to redeem these vouchers.

Tip for consumers:
Avoid the site if possible. Groupon seems to have similar deals with better terms. If there are no alternatives, read the terms and conditions carefully. Ignore ambiguous information in the description.

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Thumbnail of user gailm799
California
1 review
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December 28th, 2022
Verified purchase

I saw EINSTEIN at the Santa Monica Playhouse recently and it was one of the best performances I have ever seen on stage. Jack Fry's was extraordinary as Einstein.
I was riveted throughout the entire performance and will most definitely see it again.

G. Michael

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New York
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1 helpful vote
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October 17th, 2017

Very interesting trip back to the 18th century.
Educational and really interesting tour. History comes alive with Bruce comfortably taking us back to and through the 18th century. Bruce, the tour guide has so much interesting information to impart and he does it so effortlessly. It feels like you are learning from a friend. Initially, I felt that 3 hours might be a bit long but it was over, all too soon.
The description of the tour should be updated - you will see a lot more than promised and be pleased that you did.

Thumbnail of user annar2974
New York
1 review
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September 12th, 2019

I bought a ticket worth more than $ 100 on the Gold star website. I bought a ticket for a musical in New York City, but when I received a confirmation letter, it turned out that it was New York State and Musical was in another city. As soon as I saw the error, I immediately wrote to Goldstar in support and asked to return my money and cancel the booking for the ticket. I was denied. Gold Star suggested that I just sell my ticket to someone. This was very bad news for me and after that I do not recommend anyone to use this site. Because Gold Star will never enter your position and will never help you humanly.

Thumbnail of user marcym47
Florida
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February 28th, 2020

I purchased tickets to Hamilton in Miami and went last night. I just found out that Goldstar charged more than the tickets were selling for at the Venue even though they advertised discounted tickets. BEWARE!

Thumbnail of user sheilss
New Jersey
1 review
4 helpful votes
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April 21st, 2015

I purchased 4 tickets for an upcoming event about 2 weeks ago. Just this morning I noticed that I had requested the wrong date (2 day event). I'm new to Goldstar and was not sure if anything could be done, typically you have to wait 24-48hrs before getting a response. I sent an e-mail to Goldstar's customer service team and within a couple of minutes I received an e-mail stating that it would be taken care of... within 10 minutes I had an e-mail confirming the refund and one directly afterwards with a nice memo with a confirmation for the tickets on the date requested! I cannot wait until after the event - stay tuned! I have not seen customer service like this in a while - well done!
Sheils

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Amy G. – Goldstar Rep

Hi Sheils! Welcome to Goldstar! I'm glad you will be able to attend this event on your desired date. I hope you have a wonderful time, and if there's anything we can do to help with your future Goldstar experiences, please let us know at help@goldstar.com. We strive to make each outing easy and fun for our members!
Best,
Lisa
Goldstar Customer Service

Thumbnail of user bethanys199
Illinois
1 review
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December 29th, 2022

They don't support the arts. They take your money at "discounted" rates only to slap on a multitude of fees that end up costing more than the ticket itself. They offer no refunds or changes so you're forced to lose out on money if you simply can't attend the event. They don't have a customer service phone number (RED FLAG) and seldom respond to email inquiries and questions. The customer service is horrible, the fees are horrible, their policies are horrible. They aren't supporting the arts, they're ripping off the arts.

Tip for consumers:
Don’t allow unplanned extenuating circumstances happen in your life. You’re forced to go to the show no matter what.

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Thumbnail of user drinaa
California
1 review
12 helpful votes
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April 3rd, 2020

Please do not buy tickets from this company! I purchased tickets for my mom's birthday and unfortunately they were canceled due to the coronavirus. When purchasing the ticket it specifically stated that there would be a refund if the show was cancelled. When I asked for a refund goldstar sent me an email stating that the refund was "store credit" meaning I could use the credit for another show. If that was the case then they should have specifically stated that when people are buying tickets instead they lie about providing full refunds due to cancellations in order to get your money. They have no number and all customer service is online. Please buy your tickets elsewhere.

Thumbnail of user lilis6
District of Columbia
3 reviews
16 helpful votes
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September 15th, 2019

I was a little nervous after reading some of the reviews of buying tickets on this site. So far I have done it once and I had an amazing experience. I bought a ticket for "Cabaret" at Olney Theatre for about half the price the tickets were originally selling for on the site. I didn't get to choose my seats but then again what did I expect for half price. Great show and easy ticket buying experience.

The only thing is that I didn't get the tickets mailed to me, it wasn't an option. The tickets were will-call. Otherwise no problems what so ever.

Thumbnail of user nashidb
California
1 review
4 helpful votes
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December 21st, 2015

I hate my experience with goldstar. I felt cheated on!
The seats where on forth floor and they were no actual theater seats. There were horribly made bar stools back of all the rows. In addition, my friends who bought the tickets with us were seated so far way. The whole promise was to be seated with my freinds and that didn't happened. I paid a good price of $69 to be seated very far, on dinky chairs and far far away from my freinds. Horrible experience and I won't buy any tickets from Goldstar anymore.

Thumbnail of user ginnyp
New Jersey
1 review
7 helpful votes
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August 26th, 2012

Used it for the first time this week. Went to the will call window for the event. We showed our confirmation letter to the person. To our surprise we were told the event was sold out and they didn't have our reservation. Won't be using it again.

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Amy G. – Goldstar Rep

Hi Ginny! I'm terribly sorry to hear that this happened to you. Hopefully you reached out to us at help@goldstar.com so that we could investigate the situation with the ticket supplier. We would certainly be happy to review it now to see if there is a way we can make it up to you. Our site and event listings have grown quite a bit in the last 2 1/2 years and instances of oversold shows are very rare. We would love the chance to turn this negative experience into a positive for you.
Best,
Lisa
Goldstar Customer Service

Thumbnail of user kristint9
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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May 19th, 2015

I have used Goldstar to buy theater tickets and have always been pleased with the seats I have received. Since I am handicapped, I have emailed the Goldstar Help desk and described my physical limitations. Each time I have done this they have responded by email within a couple of hours, contacted the venue, and then notified my whether or not the venue would be able to meet my needs. The last time I did this they notified me within three hours that my needs would be accommodated by the venue. I love Goldstar!

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Amy G. – Goldstar Rep

Hi Kristin! Please continue to contact us anytime we may be of assistance in coordinating seating arrangements for you. We're happy to do whatever we can to make going out easier for you. Thank you for your nice compliments about our service!
Best,
Lisa
Goldstar Customer Service

Thumbnail of user ritad12
California
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October 31st, 2015

I bought tickets to Kings Hockey on Goldstar. They promised to send the tickets in an e-mail that could be downloaded. The tickets never showed up and I sent an e-mail to them asking for help an hour before the event and they didn't get back to me until the game was almost over. I have all my e-mails and can prove that I did not receive the tickets. Proof that I went to the venue to try and pick up the tickets at will call and e-mails showing the time I contacted them and the untimely response from them, I asked them to give me the date which they said they sent the tickets and they could not tell me and they refuse to refund my money or compensate me. Will never use Goldstar again

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Amy G. – Goldstar Rep

Hi Rita! Tickets for this game were emailed 48 hours before game time and were also available for download on your account at that time. We do state on the checkout page and in your purchase confirmation to contact us if you haven’t received the tickets within 2 days of the game. I see that you have been refunded for the purchase. I’m sorry that your afternoon did not go according to plan. Please contact us at help@goldstar.com if we may be of further assistance.
Best,
Lisa
Goldstar Customer Service

Thumbnail of user christyh16
Washington
1 review
4 helpful votes
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April 20th, 2015

Oh the glory of living in a large city with a wealth of cultural and entertainment offerings. And what fun it is to get tickets on Goldstar, affordable and easy with the best reps and service in the industry

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Amy G. – Goldstar Rep

Hi Christy! Thanks very much for your kind words about Goldstar. I'm so glad you've been able to take advantage of a number of our offers. It truly thrills us to know that we've had a small part in helping you go out more. If we may be of any assistance down the road, please don't hesitate to contact us at help@goldstar.com.
Best,
Lisa
Goldstar Customer Service

Thumbnail of user omrah
New York
3 reviews
9 helpful votes
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November 4th, 2014

This would have been a really nice event (Knicks, MSG) but unfortunately we arrived to the event realizing that our group was sitting nowhere near each other and in fact were in completely different sections. We followed the directions posted on the website exactly as stated to use the link provided to sit as a group. There would be absolutely no reason for us to purchase these tickets if we could not enjoy it together. As stated on the site... "Also, you have the option of letting your friends buy their own tickets and sit with you. Just send them the special URL you get when you buy your tickets and the seats they buy will be grouped with yours." this however was not the case for us. This is not my first time purchasing tickets from this site and I am highly disappointed and embarrassed by the way things turned out after I recommended their services to my party. This will be the last time I use their services.

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Amy G. – Goldstar Rep

Hi Omra! When you purchase tickets in a single transaction, you are guaranteed to be seated together. Most ticket suppliers/venues we work with do honor group seating requests like the one that was noted on your order. I sincerely apologize that that was not the case for you and your group at that game. We would like to do something for you to turn your experience with Goldstar around. Please contact me at help@goldstar.com if you are open to giving our service another try.
Best,
Lisa
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Thumbnail of user kk78
Arizona
1 review
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May 19th, 2015

I've used Goldstar probably a dozen times, and have been extremely satisfied with the results. I've found great venues and amazing deals consistently. The few times that I've had a question, they've answered it immediately. Recently I bought my wife a ticket to an event, but at the last minute I realized my name was on the will-call and not hers. I emailed their support service in the middle of the night, woke up to their reply telling me to just email my wife's name and they'd make the change and resend it. I emailed them back, and got a reply with the new tickets in less than 5 minutes. I recommend Goldstar to any of my friends who want to get out and do something new, and don't want to spend an arm and a leg to do it.

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Amy G. – Goldstar Rep

Hi Kevin! I hope your wife had a nice time at the event. There are very few hours in a day that our customer service department isn't available to help with an inquiry or purchase question. We're open on holidays too! Please do let us know at help@goldstar.com if we can be of assistance again, day or night. And thank you for sharing the information about our site with your friends - we truly appreciate that!
Best,
Lisa
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Thumbnail of user jessilynl
Washington
1 review
2 helpful votes
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May 14th, 2015

This is probably the first and last time I'll use Goldstar... I have been using others such as Groupon, Living Social and Amazon Local Deals and refund policy have been very clear and specific compared to Goldstar.

**Updating my rating as Goldstar rectified my issue. Specific refund policy is still needed for each event.

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Amy G. – Goldstar Rep

Hi Jessilyn! We do state our refund policy on our checkout page:

"Refund Policy: All purchases are final unless the event or service is cancelled by the ticket supplier or service provider."

We have some flexibility when it comes to cancellations/exchanges for will-call events. However, for events for which vouchers or e-tickets are sent to you immediately after the transaction is complete, all sales are considered final, as the vouchers/e-tickets are in your possession at that point and cannot be canceled. If you have any questions about this, please feel free to reach out to me at help@goldstar.com.

Best,
Lisa
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Thumbnail of user sorend9
California
1 review
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October 30th, 2021

Charged me for 2 tickets $148 to Knott's Scarry Farm and never sent them to me never sent them to will call either. I tried calling and no one answers the phone. I wrote 3 emails and no response. I lost my money and my kids were unable to go to the event. Fraudulent Company! I reported them to the FTC.

Tip for consumers:
Don't use this company. Fraud!

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None...They stole my funds and gave me nothing in return.

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Amy G. – Goldstar Rep

Hi Soren-
Knott's tickets are uploaded to your Goldstar account AND emailed to you immediately after you complete your purchase.

We respond to all emails we receive at help@goldstar.com so if you sent an email to our helpdesk the response may have gone to your spam folder. I'd like to look into this for you, but I'll need your purchase order number or email address to look up the purchase. Please send to help@goldstar.com so I can take a look.

Thumbnail of user ront17
California
1 review
2 helpful votes
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February 19th, 2015

This was one of the most horrible experience I had and they kept telling me that I had to do this and do that and I did everything they told me and then they email me back and tell me that it is a security issue. Really

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Amy G. – Goldstar Rep

Hi Ron! I'm terribly sorry to hear you encountered so much difficulty trying to make a purchase on our site. It can be tricky for us to troubleshoot technical issues when we're not in front of your computer. However, we would love to give it another try if you are willing to give us another chance. We also have a mobile site and an app for iPhones and Androids that you might find user friendly. Please let me know if I may of any assistance in getting this worked out for you.
Thanks!
Lisa
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Thumbnail of user blackc7
New York
2 reviews
10 helpful votes
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April 3rd, 2017

I purchased tickets from Groupon for a May 12th Mothers Day Concert at Barclays Center which listed the sections and rows. However, when I looked in my groupons, it said the tickets were "will call" by Goldstar. Now that's some bait and switch bullcrap. After reading the reviews here, it looks like I'll never be receiving any tickets. If that happens, all of you unhappy people are more than welcome to join me in a class action law suit. If everything works out fine, I'll let you know that too.

Thumbnail of user barrys61
Georgia
6 reviews
8 helpful votes
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December 26th, 2022

I purchased two Riverdance tickets for the Fox theatre in Atlanta. They should inform customers this is limited view tickets Before they purchase not afterwards. This is not ethical. I have purchases many tickets from them before and this is the first time they mislead me. You can certainly sell limited view tickets but you should be upfront about this.

Tip for consumers:
Buyer beware.

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Thumbnail of user allano4
Colorado
1 review
5 helpful votes
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September 7th, 2014

I just bought some dinner theater tickets from Goldstar (this is the first time I've used this site) and after I paid and printed out the confirmation I noticed the tickets were for the wrong date. I contacted Goldstar through email, since they don't have a telephone contact number. I was very concerned and skeptical that I wouldn't hear back and would have a hassle stopping the charge on my credit card. To my amazement I had an email reply from Goldstar's customer service within minutes. My credit card charge was canceled and my new reservations with the correct date was made. This was the fastest and easiest customer service I've ever received. I will certainly use Goldstar in the future and recommend this site to friends.

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Amy G. – Goldstar Rep

Hi Allan! Thanks very much for the nice shout out. I'm happy our customer service team was able to assist you in exchanging your tickets for the correct date. I hope you enjoyed that show last fall! If we may help again down the road with a purchase or a question about an event, please don't hesitate to contact us at help@goldstar.com.
Best,
Lisa
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Thumbnail of user maryc4491
Arizona
1 review
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December 25th, 2022

I spent $139 on tickets for a Christmas event on December 24th, 2022 to Enchant in Scottsdale, AZ. When I got there my QR code was invalid and the vendor was unable to find my order by searching the name, email, or confirmation number of my ticket order. I then had to spend another $115 at the vendor site for brand new tickets in order to get into the event. Very disappointing to get scammed when trying to create some Christmas magic for my young kids.

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Thumbnail of user eileenm450
New Jersey
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January 4th, 2021
• Updated review

After my friend was given 2 links to an event & I was given 1 link to same event, with none of the 3 working, I wrote to Goldstar and was sent a new link from a customer service agent who wrote the link I had been given had worked for her. I was able to view the event with the 4th link sent, and my friend was refunded the price she paid for the ticket she bought as a gift for me. I won't upgrade my rating for this company, as it shouldn't take paying twice and my friend and I both writing to the company about links that don't work to finally get a link that did work.

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December 19th, 2020
• Previous review

My friend gifted a ticket to me for a holiday show & forwarded the info to me. As there is a place on Goldstar's site while purchasing a ticket for gift, I'm going to assume she indicated that. It didn't work. She contacted them & they gave her 'new' info that was supposed to work. Again the link didn't work (went nowhere), & the url they give in case the link doesn't work, sends one to an oops page, nothing here. I didn't want may friend to spend more time trying to fix this so I bought a ticket myself. Same thing happened. They are a fraud & I'm reporting them to my credit card company & the appropriate federal agency.

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