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SeatGeek has a rating of 2.3 stars from 2,548 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about SeatGeek most frequently mention customer service, credit card, and phone number problems. SeatGeek ranks 245th among Concert Tickets sites.

  • Service
    319
  • Value
    304
  • Shipping
    220
  • Returns
    250
  • Quality
    265

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Top Positive Review

“Customer service was solid”

Sacca G.
2/5/24

While purchasing tickets for Cabaret on Broadway, I accidentally purchased tics for the wrong date (had 2 windows open!). I immediately realized my mistake, found a customer service phone number and called. I explained what happened to 'Kate', and was told that it may be possible to exchange tickets for the date I actually wanted. About 4 hours later I received a call back with a confirmation that the exchange had gone through and that my new tics were available on the app. I know that SeatGeek policy is that all purchases are final, but because these tics were a few months out they were able to assist. I appreciated the customer service.

Top Critical Review

“Charge buyers up to 40+%”

Dean P.
9/4/24

The seller pay 10% and buyers pay up to 40% and you don't see the break down unless you put in the search price without fees. Can't reach a human to speak with This is the official site of MLB contact you team to tell them that fans are being ripped off

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September 14th, 2019
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No return/refund policy should be highlighted upfront.No return/refund policy should be highlighted upfront. It's sucks to loose money in terms of service fee to resell

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May 28th, 2018
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Very good experience, always convenient and prompt. Never been disappointed! Very good experience, always convenient and prompt. Never been disappointed!

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January 12th, 2018
Verified purchase

The overall process to get tickets was quick and efficient and the tickets set perfectly in my aplle wallet. Id be using seat geak more often based on awesome deals and ease of use

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January 5th, 2018
Verified purchase

I ordered 3 tickets of Pistons at 76ers on Jan 5. I clearly remembered I chose all 3 seats in Section 224 Row 1, and the price of each ticket is 132 USD. However, when I came to the game tonight, I found the tickets showed my seats in Section 224 Row 12. I can make sure I chose the Row1 seats before I paid. So I dont know whats the problem and I am so upset. Obviously the price 132USD of the seats in Row 12 is unreasonable. So I think some mistake happened when I got my tickets by SeatGeek.

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SeatGeek T. – SeatGeek Rep

Hi Mengyue, thank you for reaching out about this. We took a look at your checkout process and order details, and all information we can find does show that this order was place for Row 12 and not Row 1 in Section 224. With that being said, we do see that there were two order attempts prior to the successful one that did not go through due to a lack of ability to authorize the payment method.

If sounds like you may have attempted to initially purchase Row 1, but after going back and resubmitting your order after an initial failed attempt may have chosen Row 12.

However, if you're able to provide any information on your end from your checkout and order process showing a discrepancy, we can absolutely pass this onto our development team for review.

SeatGeek CX Team
Email: hi@seatgeek.com
Phone: 1-888-506-4101

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November 1st, 2018
Verified purchase

I LOVE seeing live shows, especially up close. I have ALWAYS found just the right seats, at just the right price, on SeatGeek! So many times, I've gone to the "other" sites, only to find seats so far back or none at all. So, SeatGeek has been my savior when I can't get online at that Very moment tickets go onsale. I reccomend them to everyone!
THANKS, SEATGEEK!

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September 8th, 2017

I ordered two Patriots-Chiefs Tickets on Seatgeek for an exorbitant $1,100 per ticket. Up until the night before kickoff, I have not yet obtained my tickets. The vendor has pulled off a complete scam and these tickets obviously do not exist. Seatgeek reps gave me the excuse that the venue is delaying release of the tickets. I called Gilette stadium directly and they confirmed with me that they have no such policy. Seat geek refused to refund me the money which would allow me to purchase tickets from a more reputable vendor. So as of now, Seatgeek has STOLEN $2,200 of my money and I have ZERO tickets. This company is committing a crime and their procedures are a complete scam. Their call center is obviously in the Philippines and their reps have no clue how to resolve issues. I have not been given the opportunity to escalate the issue to a supervisor in the US (likely because there is simply no supervisor/manager). This is a dishonest and criminal practice and I will be seeking legal avenues if they insist on not refunding my money.

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SeatGeek T. – SeatGeek Rep

Hello Michael, thanks for taking to time to leave this review, and we're incredibly sorry for the trouble this order caused. After reviewing what occurred, it does appear as though the seller ran into issues with the tickets as they'd originally been sold, and we're so sorry for that. We do see, however, that they were able to provide an 8-row upgrade in the same section for the inconvenience.

If you ran into any trouble with those upgraded tickets, please let us know. Again, we really do apologize for the amount of reach-out and frustration this order undoubtedly caused, and please know that despite the upgrades being provided, our inventory team is still actively investigating what occurred with the original tickets. If you have any further questions, please always feel free to reach out to our support team so they can be looked into right away!

SeatGeek CX Team
Email: hi@seatgeek.com
Phone: 1-888-506-4101

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November 27th, 2017
Verified purchase

Title says it all. We had a great experience. The tix arrived almost immediately after purchase. Using the app made for a pleasant and simple experience.

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September 12th, 2016

Haven't gotten my tickets yet after looking at these reviews makes me very nervous that I might be out of $450 dollars I've never had to wait longer than a few hours for e-tickets

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December 20th, 2019
Verified purchase

Too much review. Only reason we used was Bc my son suggested. Then there's the fact u make me verify a million pictures just to PAY for cheap as high school tickets

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SeatGeek L. – SeatGeek Rep

Hi Charlie,

We fully understand that the verification process may be daunting, but we do have it there for a good reason. The main reason for this is to prevent bots or other intruders from pretending to be people they are not and create or use accounts of other people. This is a security measure to assure protection of these bots making mass accounts. The good news is that now that the account is made and verified you will not have to go through that process again!

Hope you have a great time at the game!

Warm Regards,

SeatGeek CX Team

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September 7th, 2017
Verified purchase

You need to incorporate actual photos from seat sections and stadiums so customers can understand how they will be viewing the game. Also, reduce your fees.

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SeatGeek T. – SeatGeek Rep

Hi Asaad, thanks for the feedback! We have Seat Views setup for most of our major venues and stadiums, and we're working on getting them incorporated for even more in the future! In regards to fees, we're always working to make the ticket buying process as pleasant and seamless as possible, and we know fees are a big part of that. We appreciate you taking the time to leave this review! If you have any questions, please always feel free to contact our support team.

SeatGeek CX Team
Email: hi@seatgeek.com
Phone: 1-888-506-4101

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January 11th, 2018
Verified purchase

Dont like that Tickets had to be transfered via third party apps/services. Understand its likely out of Seat Geeks hands for the most part, but highly annoying and a time suck.

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March 2nd, 2019
Verified purchase

Took my teen age daughter to see her favorite band. Bought tickets last minute and got great deal. No printing was awesome. E-tickets on phone super easy

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March 30th, 2019
Verified purchase

I have several e-mails telling me I'm almost there and that I should receive an email from the venue with instructions to get my tickets and I don't have that e-mail. My order information is
Order number 6P2-8L97J6
Sale date March 22,2019 07:20 PM
Event Chicago Cubs at Texas Rangers
Venue Globe Life Park, Arlington, TX
Time Sun, Mar 31,2019 at 3:05PM
Section 32
Row 20
Price per ticket $145.28
Quantity 4
Delivery fee $0.00
Total cost $581.12
Customer Name William Brennan
Billing Address 3212 Shadow Wood Circle, Highland Village, TX, *******

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November 14th, 2022

EXORBIDANTLY high transactions fees (+60 PER TCIKET), NO working customer service number, you cannot speak to a human being if you have a problem. Website works incorrectly, will not accept correct personal information when requested. Save yourself the time, money, and headache and do not buy from this 3rd rate scam site.

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April 4th, 2019

This company has horrible customer service and only cares about the sellers.
We bought tickets for my 17 year old daughter and friend for the Astros/ Rangers game. They get there and the tickets are invalid. Not understanding what has happened we called Seat geek and the seller uploaded the wrong tickets. They uploaded tickets for another day. Seat geek says sorry they can't do anything about it except a 120% refund. Oh but the price we paid goes to our credit card but the 20% extra has to go PayPal or a gift card. Smh
But to make it worse, they did NOT care that the girls had to just go home or we buy tickets at the stadium. We buy at the stadium and pay MORE than the 120% for nosebleed seats.
SeatGeek doesn't care. Sorry can't do anything except give u $20 credit for a future purchase. I told them future? Why would I do that when u can't guarantee the tickets will even work!
I asked to talk to a supervisor and she tells me that oh well we can give u a $40 seat geek app credit. Then they only 1% of people experience this type of thing. Just a bad deal we r the 1%. Umm WHAT?
I am told there is no one higher up than her to talk to because the others higher up in he company don't do "phone support" or talk to people. WTH?
This is DEFINITELY not a customer service company. They don't care about the buyers and they say there are too many seekers for them to actually make sure correct tickets are uploaded.
I talk to Ryan, Brian, and Lydia (the person supposedly the highest up a customer can talk to)
What a joke!

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October 4th, 2023

My tickets was originally price for $750.00 and this company sold it to me for $1,250 each.
So dissapointed of this experiences. Definitely I won't use this company never in my life

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December 12th, 2019

I can guarantee I will NEVER again use SeatGeek. Purchased a ticket for Luke Combs Pittsburgh show (11/23) and had to leave from NC at 11am on 11/22 to catch my flight. The ticket DIDN'T ARRIVE until 2pm that day even though I paid $65 extra for early am delivery. Not only that, I contacted them on 11/20 and 11/21 to verify there wouldn't be an issue because the original delivery date was showing 11/21. The ticket cost me $704.03. They offered me a $20 refund. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? NEVER AGAIN! Stick with VividSeats ladies and gentleman!

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SeatGeek L. – SeatGeek Rep

Hi Nevaeh,

We are very sorry that the tickets you ordered did not arrive on time. You did in fact purchase early AM delivery. We don't have control over the UPS, so could not control that they delayed this order. That said I did do a full investigation here due to this review you left.

There seemed to be an issue with us missing some key details. While had these been standard delivery, we would not be able to refund the fact you paid for AM delivery and consulted us the night prior gives us the ability to do so. I have already sent you an email informing you that we will be refunding this order in full due to UPS not making the delivery on time.

Our apologies for not reaching this resolution when you reached out to us after the tickets did not arrive on time.

Warm Regards,

SeatGeek CX Team

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March 5th, 2017

All of my favorite podcasts over the last year have, at one point or another, advertised for seatgeek and I seriously wish they would not anymore. I bought very expensive tickets to see Lionel Richie with my dad, show is postponed "for summer". Well, I work on contract and will no longer be living near the venue I bought the tickets for during the summer, but Seatgeeks resolution is...

"You can resell them on our website"

What? The vendor, ticket master and EVERYONE ELSE is offering a full refund if you can't make the new dates. Plus, I can't resell them, there are no rescheduled dates out. So I just have a big chunk of money floating around in space. I requested they just take the tickets back and give me a seatgeek credit, since there are other events I plan to go to soon. A big no.

This website is nice to price compare, but I will literally never but anything from them again. Their customer service was abysmal and this whole situation is a joke. Just pay the extra $15- $20 a ticket and buy direct from Tickemaster.

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SeatGeek T. – SeatGeek Rep

Hey Autumn,

We would love to take another look and see what we can do to make this better!

Please give us a call or shoot us a note!

All our best,
SeatGeek

E-Mail: Hi@SeatGeek.com
Phone: (888) 506-4101
https://seatgeek.com/support

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October 15th, 2016

Bought tickets for NYC Broadway - Cirque du Soleil PARAMOUR... could not have been easier... great deal, NO issues/problems whatsoever... would have NO hesitation to use again or recommend

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February 24th, 2022

I bought tickets to a lakers game 3 months in advance. A week later i decided i'd rather go to a different game, so i started the "easy" swap/exchange process with seat geek. I must've spoken to every single incompetent person at the company. It took days to get any responses, and when those responses came in they were super generic "thanks for submitting your inquiry! Someone will help you shortly!" BS emails. They couldn't locate where my tickets were, to the point where they told me i had to login to my ticketmaster account in order to see my tickets... WHAT!? Going back and forth, back and forth for 2 months and i finally decided to just give up. I'll go to the stupid game i originally bought tickets for. I email seatgeek back telling them of my decision "just disregard my original request" and they reply saying "hi, we're still trying to do your exchange, please be patient". It's either a bot replying to emails or they have hired absolute morons in their customer service department. Kresna at SeatGeek is absolutely useless.

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December 9th, 2019
Verified purchase

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August 31st, 2021

I had two tickets to a MLB event that was rained out and rescheduled for the next day. Unfortunately, I was given tickets to the 5:30 PM match on August 25th. I called this morning to try and arrange a swap for the 1:20 game but was not given any clear answers on how to proceed. I was not able to contact customer support until a couple hours before the event and therefore endured quite a bit of hassle and frustration. I couldn't list my tickets for resale until about 1 PM and even so, the platform didn't recognize the tickets I had in my possession. This resulted in me losing $300 and several hours of my time. I'm very unsatisfied with my experience and quite honestly, I don't think I'll use this platform in the future for my event needs. As I mentioned to the customer service representative I spoke to, I would have accepted a partial refund or even a credit towards future events in the case that I couldn't arrange a swap for the earlier game. As of right now, I'm very upset with my experience and I won't be recommending SeatGeek in the future.

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July 15th, 2019
Verified purchase

I am unable to use all the tickets I purchased due to an unforeseen topical storm/hurricane coming to New Orleans and the date the concert was rescheduled for is on a Monday night which doesn't work for students and people who work out of town. I paid a lot of money for tickets that I can't use and it's not because I just decided I didn't want to go. According to what I've read tickets purchased through Ticket Master that can't be used are being refunded... my future business will go back to them. I didn't save any money purchasing through Seat Geek because your fees are astronomical. This is the second bad experience I've had with Seat Geek... the first time I purchased through you the ticket I purchased was replaced with a better seat at the same cost supposedly because the seller couldn't provide the ticket and I ended up being charged for the first ticket as well as the second ticket at the higher rate. I had to go through my credit card to get my money back and it took weeks. You all did nothing to rememdy the situation... I should have known better than to give you another chance.

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August 16th, 2019
Verified purchase

The app doesn't allow purchases of more than one group of tickets at a time. It doesn't allow for reviews of purchase in a "cart." I won't use this site again unless I have to (for Red stars tix).

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SeatGeek L. – SeatGeek Rep

Hey Stefanie,

Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. The more people let us know about features they want the more our team can prioritize bringing those to our platform. Sorry to hear the current experience is not the best yet, and we will keep working to improve.

Warm Regards,

SeatGeek CX Team

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January 22nd, 2018
Verified purchase

Great app: easy to handle and great deals! What else do you want? I like the view from the seats- so you definetely know what you get. Also selling tickets is very simple.

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