Fanboy99 said: "Was there really no way to stop this?"
Sure, don't give anyone the actual tickets and make everyone check in on the day and immediately enter the theater. It is a pretty low percentage of scalped tickets, though.
Understudy Joined: 2/23/18
I have a feeling it will go up the next day or so.
Fanboy99 said: "I have a feeling it will go up the next day or so."
Which is fine, since the show gave people tickets, and anyone who stood in line is legally allowed to sell them.
haterobics said: "Fanboy99 said: "Was there really no way to stop this?"
Sure, don't give anyone the actual tickets and make everyone check in on the day and immediately enter the theater. It is a pretty low percentage of scalped tickets, though."
They do this for Hamilton in London. No one gets tickets beforehand and in order to get in, they swipe your credit card at the door along with you showing your confirmation email & ID. Kinda sucks in terms of giving tickets as gifts as the original cardholder must be present. But It's probably the best solution on there at the moment.
Did they give out special looking gold tickets similar to the one in London or are these the typical Broadway box office type tickets?
Broadway Star Joined: 2/11/16
standard Ticketmaster tickets
So, a friend of mine just returned 2 tickets that he purchased during the first pre-sale last October. They're orchestra D 17-19 on Sunday, 4/29, $199 per part. The last seat in that row is 25. Since these are pretty great seats, I'll hold for a bit in case someone on here wants them. If interested, let me know.
Updated On: 3/12/18 at 10:26 AM
CT2NYC said: "So, a friend of mine just returned 2 tickets that he purchased duringthe first pre-sale last October. They're orchestra D 17-19 on Sunday, 4/29, $199 per part. The last seat in that row is 25. Since these are pretty great seats, I'll hold for a bit in case someone on here wants them. If interested, let me know."
These seats will release around 11:15 a.m., EDT.
Swing Joined: 3/9/18
Was able to snag tickets on Saturday. Got there around 230 and got 527 with a gold wristband. Went with a friend and we both purchase two pairs of tickets so four total. The crowd was fantastic all around and they started giving out boxes of pizza towards the end since no one wanted them. Along with hot chocolate.
I still have tickets for August so I'm going to most likely going to return them. As a huge fan of the series, I'm so glad they did this and can't wait to see it!
Row V Seats 12 and 14 available for $165. Fairly close to center.
Understudy Joined: 11/27/13
March 20/21 ORCHLF Row C seats 5/7 for $289 per part
March 22/23 Dress Circle Row D seats 1/3 for $189 per part
Center balcony E 112 is available on Ticketmaster for Wednesday, 4/25, $80 per part. I have it in my cart, so, if anyone's interested, please let me know!
Stand-by Joined: 7/16/17
CT2NYC said: "Center balcony E 112 is available on Ticketmaster for Wednesday, 4/25, $80 per part. I have it in my cart, so, if anyone's interested, please let me know!"
Someone was able to snag E 112, but E 111 is now available!
Chorus Member Joined: 10/3/15
Looking for a pair of tickets on the thanksgiving week under $80 per part. Fingers crossed.
Swing Joined: 3/17/07
2nd row center dress circle, $155 per part, for next Tue/Wed just released. Holding in my cart, anyone interested??
Barbra said: "2nd row center dress circle, $155 per part, for next Tue/Wed just released. Holding in my cart, anyone interested??"
Some of these seats are still available. Considering that these seats have been sold before as premiums, $155 per part is an amazing price.
I am going to return two single premium seats to Ticketmaster, and wanted to ask here first to see if anyone is interested in either of them so that we can coordinate a release. Please message me if you are interested. I will plan to return them tomorrow evening, 3/16, if no one here wants them.
--Sunday, April 8, seat E1 (center aisle) $289 per part, total $610.50.
--Wednesday, May 9, seat K19 (row with a wide walkway in front of it now, so good legroom) $299 per part, $630.50.
Last night there was an $40 per part ($80 total) single ticket in the rear dress circle for the 27th & 28th of March. Sadly, when I checked this morning, it was gone. But I hope that one of you got it! :)
Chorus Member Joined: 1/4/13
Hi everyone, I have an extra ticket for Saturday April 14. Dress Circle H 118. I just wanted ti know if anyone would like them and hopefully we can coordinate the return through Ticketmaster or I just looked and my transfer ticket button is enabled now, so if you wanted I could also transfer the tickets after we complete a paypal transaction. The ticket was $189 per part and was about $408 after fees. Let me know. Thanks.
Wow, dress circle center row A seats are available on Ticketmaster for Tuesday 3/20 & Wednesday 3/21 and Thursday 3/22 & Friday 3/23, $155 per part!
Updated On: 3/16/18 at 11:52 AM
CT2NYC said: "Wow, dress circle center row A seats are available on Ticketmaster for Tuesday 3/20 & Wednesday 3/21 and Thursday 3/22 & Friday 3/23, $155 per part!"
Dress circle A 103 is still available for next Tuesday and Wednesday.
CT2NYC said: "CT2NYC said: "Wow, dress circle center row A seats are available on Ticketmaster for Tuesday 3/20 & Wednesday 3/21 and Thursday 3/22 & Friday 3/23, $155 per part!"
Dress circle A 103 is still available for next Tuesday and Wednesday."
Well, it keeps getting crazier. I have dress circle B 1-3 in my cart for next Tuesday and Wednesday, $120 per part. I'll hold onto them for a few. If anyone's interested, let me know.
Stand-by Joined: 2/19/15
I just returned one ticket for Wednesday April 25 balcony row A seat 22 for $165 per part. If anyone wants it, it should be available now.
Great thread. I love how everyone is helping so we can all see the show and share in our love for Harry Potter.
Persistence is key! I managed to get myself a $20 per part ticket for the same date by stalking the ticketmaster website. I was so bummed when I failed to get a single pre-sale code, both times, in spite of the fact that I had all my friends and family helping me with their ticketmaster accounts. Thus, I was so happy to get a ticket at all during the general sale. And of course, I am thrilled to score one of the covered $20 per part seats. Good luck HP fans!
They sent an email saying that great seats were just released for performances from March 20-April 8. It seems like they really held a lot back in the initial sale!
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