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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 239th among Concert Tickets sites.

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

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 4%
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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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August 10th, 2018
Verified purchase

I was visiting Boston and bought tickets to a show, everything worked smoothly, except that it wouldn't accept international phone numbers. If that is fixed it would be a lot easier to use as a foreign visitor.

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September 6th, 2017

We were searching tickets for a game in the Bronx, found them. Once the order was done and through we realized seatgeek changed it up and gave us tickets to a game wayyyyyy out of our league. Then told us we needed a 24 hour investigation even though we found the flaw within 5 minutes. I Will never use them again and will be sure everyone I know doesn't use them in the future.

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December 4th, 2018

Your tickets are junk dont buy them cause they dont work and there is no 100 percent guarantee like they offer! They say u gotta download the app to use there tickets but clearly states u can use your email smh.

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June 21st, 2017
Verified purchase

Straightforward, smooth process of finding good values for seats available. Purchase process was smooth, and the tickets were sent to iPhone. I printed hard-copy tickets just in case, but didn't need them as the images in the iPhone worked just fine.

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September 15th, 2023

I spent $750 on tickets for a game that was rained out. I had 12 hrs from 10pm to 10am to unrealistically resell all tickets for a total of $100. I asked for ANY credit or refund. I was treated like an idiot for expecting anything other than a too bad so sad response.

Tip for consumers:
No matter how unreasonable it may be to resell or use your ticket after your event is cancelled for the date and time you purchased there will be absolutely no refund or credit. They should not even make it sound like there are exceptions.

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None of the tickets were sellable or reusable.

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December 29th, 2018
Verified purchase

Everything was a good experience buying my tickets, "But" when the tickets where emailed to me and we printed them out they still had the sellers name on them, and that kinda disappointing, just wondering if I go to the concert are they going to ask for her since the tickets still have her name on them.

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July 7th, 2023

Very difficult to find a number to get assistance with. We purchased a ticket to see a concert in Florida. We live in NJ but we were going to be on vacation the week of the concert and thought it would be fun. After we purchased the ticket, the concert was moved ---postponed over a month later. Since we were not going to be in the state, we asked for a refund. Seat Geek does nothing to assist you since the concert was not "cancelled. " just postponed. I will never use this company again For everyone that need their phone number it is *******335

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March 24th, 2017

I bought my tickets in September 2016 for an event March 24,2017. I was very anxious at the amount of time it took to get my tickets delivered to me. Constantly asking for updates on the delivery of my tickets. Constantly being told that they would be delivered in time for the concert. They were very quick to answer my emails and I always got a live person when calling. Always telling me "your tickets have been confirmed and will be delivered by the day of the event". And they were. But IF had I had to travel to my event I might have not and therefore missing my event and my refund. I would say to SeatGeek that I think you should find a way to get possession of the tickets I purchased 6 months ago sooner than the day of the event and I would always use your service. Meanwhile, you should open a side business to teach other company's your great customer service model.

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September 6th, 2017
Verified purchase

Tickets could not be printed at gate. Don't know if that is a stadium issue or a SeatGeek issue but it defeats the entire purpose of the App if I have to print tickets to get in. I ended up buying tickets at the ticket window to enter.

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SeatGeek T. – SeatGeek Rep

Hey Thomas, we're really sorry, but that's a venue/team policy, and unfortunately the Chicago White Sox have a strict non-mobile entry policy and they require all of their tickets be printed. We'd love it if all tickets could be scanned in right from the app (and we're hoping that'll happen in the future!) but that's not the case just yet. If you have any questions about it, let us know, we'll do our best to help!

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

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April 12th, 2018
Verified purchase

The weather was great, so last minute we decided to look for Colorado Rockies tickets and the app worked perfectly. Found a couple tickets we liked for a great price and purchased them through apple pay, and walked right into the stadium with the tickets on my phone.

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October 14th, 2019
Verified purchase

Tickets never came! And customer service said they couldn't do anything about it! Email came with supposed tickets but they were blank when transferred to Ticketmaster! Am putting in a complaint and investigation!

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March 7th, 2018
• Updated review

To respond to Kayla, here is the text of the only email I received:

"Hi Michael,
Your order for (event) is pending confirmation. Well email you with an update shortly."

What about that email suggests I should, as you say, "get right back on and try again for some tickets"?

Would I have been able to cancel the original order to assure I wouldn't be charged twice? No, correct?

Does seatgeek think 24 hours constitutes "shortly"?

What do you think I could have done differently here, Kayla, recognizing that I can't know you sell the same tickets twice on occasion?

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They sold the same tickets twice
March 6th, 2018
• Previous review

I purchased tickets for an event three days in advance. 24 hours later, I was told my tickets were not available. The supervisor, who wouldn't give me his real name but asked to be called "JP", first told me that the seller had the option to not approve the sale within in 24 hours. To clarify the penalty the seller would receive, I was told none. When I told JP that it is silly the seller is given the chance the sell the tickets for higher elsewhere for 24 hours, the story then changed to the seller received two purchase offers for the tickets and didn't accept mine. JP said SeatGeek saw no flaw in selling the same tickets twice and not informing me for 24 hours that I would not be receiving the tickets. Their systems essentially allows multiple buyers to buy the same tickets with no recourse for the buyer who doesn't receive tickets.

I asked that they buy me similar tickets, which had risen $15 per ticket. SeatGeek chose to not resolve the dispute for $65. I will never use their service again.

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June 17th, 2017
Verified purchase

It's very easy to use and I love the cheap prices, not only that but the fees are not ridiculous when you go to check out. The fees like Stub hub are a complete turnoff, It's like $15 worth of fees and never turns out to be the price posted. Thanks again

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November 28th, 2016

Did not get the seats I paid for,. Very disappointed. Wanted to sit close to the stage and paid for tickets near their,. And arrived at the show only to sit in an aisle near the back of the first section. Also the tickets were mailed to me... I found that odd and wonder why they dont just use a cellphone to scan your tickets at the show, since they actually SCAN your tickets when you get to the show. I would not order from them again, and discourage anyone else from doing so. Also the service fees are ridiculous. Lame.

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SeatGeek T. – SeatGeek Rep

Hi Chris,

Thanks for taking the time to write this review of SeatGeek and share your experience.

We're so sorry to hear about this and would love to follow-up! Please give our support team a call or write us a quick note, we would like the opportunity to make this right.

All our best,
SeatGeek

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

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November 27th, 2020

This website claims to have tickets ready for you and 100% guarantee. That is not the case. Tickets were bought for the game is Lexington KY for Gamecocks and the tickets were never received! To make matters worse the tickets were over 1000 and not even a refund for their mistake. Where has customer service gone? What type of business takes advantage in this time. I would never recommend this company to anyone. The family was looking forward to this event for a long time and now it is ruined with false advertising.

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February 23rd, 2018
Verified purchase

The only negative thing I can say is that my podcast sponsorship code didnt work at checkout. But the seats were so inexpensive, and we were able to get them so easily through the app, that I didnt even care! This is now my only go-to site for tickets. I dont even bother with Ticketmaster or stubhub.

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September 16th, 2022

Need i say more. This was a terrible decision. Never got the tickets, the support absolutely has no power or authority to get tickets, since they are only a 3rd party group who seem to be offshore from the US. I lost over $600 on this, lost 3 tickets, dissappointed my family. When I suck as a result of someone else, I have no mercy. SeatGeek sucks, huge mistake.

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there's no shipping, they didn't give me the product!! Zero shipping, zero attempts to resolve. Just put me on perpetual hold, so while i was on hold forever I started the reviews and won't stop until they hang up. I lost over $600, have no resolution, have no way to go to the event at this point, and i was ready to travel tomorrow!!

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August 28th, 2018
Verified purchase

Purchased tickets and the transaction went through on my card, but the e-tickets were not delivered. I called and after a long hold, they said they had sold the tickets already. I was refunded a few days later.

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1 review
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April 20th, 2020

On 01/24 I ordered 24 tickets for BNP Paribas Open, Indian Wells for 03/21 and 03/22, tournament was canceled 3/08, on 3/09 I contacted SeatGeek an I was promised a refund in 5 to 7 business days.On 03/19 received an email from SeatGeek asking how I want my refund? Were the matter was already settled, or at least I believed so.
Contact them again and been told that my refund will take 90 days now! WOW
Reap off.
Call center is in Philippine and everybody was very nice and polite, but not helpful

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SeatGeek J. – SeatGeek Rep

Hi Cristian,

Thank you for the feedback. We see that this issue was resolved directly with you on our end. We were able to issue a full refund for this order back in April. Glad that we were able to get this issue resolved for you. If you need anything else, please feel free to reach us at cx@seatgeek.com.

Best,

CX Team at SeatGeek

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July 18th, 2018
Verified purchase

Buying with SeatGeek is always easy, legitimate and a great alternative to other expensive outlets. I use seat geek as often as I can, for sports, concerts and other related events. Always satisfied. Always get a good deal!

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February 26th, 2018
Verified purchase

This site has one of the better experiences for purchasing tickets. There was only one thing I found difficult. I needed to purchase tickets for 16 people. This could have been done more easily if I could have more flexibility in seat choices.

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March 13th, 2018
Verified purchase

I would like for someone to call me regarding this as I need a refund for my ticket. The seller sold my roommate and I the same ticket so I was not able to get in. I had to purchase another ticket in front of the venue.

Please call me at *******507 or refund my money at your earliest convenience.

Thank you.

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April 17th, 2019
Verified purchase

My mobile tickets would not scan at the door I was denied entry to the game. It was very unfortunate because I had spent time and money getting to the game. I also paid over $50 for both tickets and they didn't work.

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SeatGeek T. – SeatGeek Rep

Hi There,

When tickets are denied and invalid at events, that is something we take very seriously. We want to make sure that we get this resolved for you. I have already reached out via email to make sure you are refunded for this issue and taken care of.

In the future if tickets do not work please call us at 888.506.4101 or use the chat feature in the app. Our guarantee is that we will get you replacements that are comparable or better or refund at 120% in instances like this!

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July 17th, 2018
Verified purchase

I purchased to tickets. I never received them. They we sent to another email. I have no idea who this other person is. I ended up having to buy ore tickets thru Ticketmaster. I was told the tickets may have been sold twice!

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September 10th, 2018
Verified purchase

We purchased club level tickets for the Colorado Rockies and the tickets were delivered via email and easily loaded into the Wallet App on my iPhone. Arriving at the ballpark was a simple use of the phone and scanning the tickets. Super Easy!

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