Ticketmaster.com lawsuit and your overpriced Bdway shows

[bundy5000]

Posted: 6/18/16 at 11:17pm

sorry if someone already posted this but just a heads up to anyone who used ticketmaster.com for Broadway shows or concerts or whatever. There was a $400 million lawsuit for anyone who has used ticketmaster from 1999 to 2013 to free tickets and discount codes. I checked my account and I've recieved 14 vouchers. I don't expect to see wicked for free but this might be able to take a load off your wallet for some small time shows or gigs.

[Broadway Bob*]

Posted: 6/18/16 at 11:20pm

Do we have to do something to get them or should they be there automatically?

[bundy5000]

Posted: 6/18/16 at 11:23pm

log in to your ticketmaster accounts and look under active vouchers or something. the website has been crashing becuase of this news breaking just an FYI so keep trying

[chi-town_bwayfangirl]

Posted: 6/18/16 at 11:28pm

Thanks for the heads up! I have about 15 vouchers and 15 discount codes for $2.25 each. Signed up for an email notification of the "free" events when they become available. 

[veronicamae]

Posted: 6/18/16 at 11:28pm

This is the result of a class action in lawsuit that started years ago.

But yes we all have lots of $2.25 discount codes, and you can combine a max of 2 per order, so we can save $5 on a ticket, aka maybe half a fee. I also have a lot of codes to get a pair of free General Admission tickets to TBD events. The codes are good until 2020 so it's not a thing to freak out over not being able to get into tonight.

Also this has nothing to do with "overpriced Broadway shows." It's the result of TM overcharging for fees and shipping.

Here's the original thread about it.

[bundy5000]

Posted: 6/18/16 at 11:35pm

I just added overpriced Bdway shows to the title so it would seem relevant to the board I meant no harm by it. If anything I meant the over priced surcharges from ticketmaster. It might not seem like a big deal to some but to me personally I got excited, sorry for putting some emphasis in the topic.

[Scarywarhol]

Posted: 6/19/16 at 12:13am

So. Nobody else can see any eligible events listed yet, can they? 

[veronicamae]

Posted: 6/19/16 at 12:49am

Scarywarhol said: "So. Nobody else can see any eligible events listed yet, can they? "

Nope, if you click around on one of thing pages, I think in the FAQ, it says shows are pending.

[playbill-love]

Posted: 6/19/16 at 1:25am

I wish they would have released the list of eligible shows at the same time they released the vouchers, but I guess that would have caused an even bigger frenzy than the vouchers becoming available. Fingers crossed we can get some good Broadway deals out of this - I have two codes each redeemable for two free tickets to a show, and two codes each for $2.25 off.

[ArtMan]

Posted: 6/19/16 at 7:03am

The voucher for free tickets are for a GENERAL ADMISSION  CONCERT event.  I really don't think Broadway shows will be included in the offer.  Plus, I haven't been to a concert in years that offered general admission seating and it is a first come first serve offer.  I'm not holding my breath for an event that will actually be held in my area,  that I will actually get to use this voucher.  And I have several.

Updated On: 6/19/16 at 07:03 AM

[10086sunset]

Posted: 6/19/16 at 9:21am

Also believe the vouchers will only be valid for venues owned by Live Nation. In the NY area, you are looking at venues like Jones Beach and the new Coney Island Amphitheater. 

[frogs_fan85]

Posted: 6/19/16 at 9:42am

Live Nation also owns the Theatre at Westbury, Irving Plaza, and Gramercy Theatre.

[ggersten]

Posted: 6/19/16 at 3:15pm

Well, y'all broke their site - I can't find out how many vouchers I have.

[GreasedLightning]

Posted: 6/19/16 at 3:18pm

Has anyone been successful in redeeming a voucher? I've tried for multiple shows within eligibility and they've rejected each time. 

[ArtMan]

Posted: 6/19/16 at 3:57pm

Greased Lightening, Are you making sure the shows are Ticketmaster shows and not Telecharge?  Or it may take 24 hours until you can use the first voucher.  I don't know.  You would think they had enough time to get the kinks out.

[ArtMan]

Posted: 6/19/16 at 3:57pm

double post

Updated On: 6/19/16 at 03:57 PM

[GreasedLightning]

Posted: 6/19/16 at 4:03pm

ArtMan said: "double post

 

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I'm not trying to use them for Broadway shows, as no venues are currently operated under Live Nation – so no Telecharge. I am using the code for venue eligible shows and its still not working. Perhaps I need to wait the 24 hours before using the codes. I'll try again tomorrow! 

[10086sunset]

Posted: 6/20/16 at 7:38am

GreasedLightning said: "Has anyone been successful in redeeming a voucher? I've tried for multiple shows within eligibility and they've rejected each time. 

 

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GL, any luck yet?

I haven"t been successful in being able to even access the list of shows within eligibility. 

[Patash]

Posted: 6/20/16 at 8:49am

15 pairs of free tickets for "Live Nation Concerts".  Why am I not the least bit excited.  I'm not much of a "concert person" other than maybe classical or some sort of "sit down" cabaret type thing.  Anxious to see what these options might be.  And without reading all the FAQ, does that mean I can claim two tickets and give them away to friends?

So the 15 vouchers for $2.25 each can only be used two at a time but for any Ticketmaster Broadway show?  I guess that's something I can at least use.  But here's a question. Can they be used if I buy my tickets at a theatre boxoffice -- or can I only use the $5 to help offset the $12 or $15 Ticketmaster fees if I book online?

 

 

 

 

[GreasedLightning]

Posted: 6/20/16 at 8:54am

Patash said: "15 pairs of free tickets for "Live Nation Concerts".  Why am I not the least bit excited.  I'm not much of a "concert person" other than maybe classical or some sort of "sit down" cabaret type thing.  Anxious to see what these options might be.  And without reading all the FAQ, does that mean I can claim two tickets and give them away to friends?

So the 15 vouchers for $2.25 each can only be used two at a time but for any Ticketmaster Broadway show?  I guess that's something I can at least use.  But here's a question. Can they be used if I buy my tickets at a theatre boxoffice -- or can I only use the $5 to help offset the $12 or $15 Ticketmaster fees if I book online?

 

 

 

 

 

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The discount codes are to knock off service fees/delivery charges. There would be no use for them at a box office. 

[broadfan327]

Posted: 6/20/16 at 8:58am

I at first was excited as I have a lot of voucher and free tickets, but the more I thought about it, this is Ticketmaster's way of settling without much money.  The shows eligible I am guessing will be ones that have not sold out in their venues, so those tickets would have gone unsold anyway.  Also, using $5 off an order, they probably are still making money on a ticket purchase.

[ArtMan]

Posted: 6/20/16 at 9:03am

I'm currently looking at tickets for Gwen Stefani's current tour.  The tour is not selling.  I can get a ticket for as little as $12.95. The Ticketmaster fees are $17.  Still a good price and if Groupon doesn't offer something better, I'll purchase.  But those fees are ridiculous.

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 6/20/16 at 9:12am

I thought LiveNation was a separate lawsuit? Because I've been getting vouchers and emails about that lawsuit for years already.

[Marianne2]

Posted: 6/20/16 at 9:12am

I agree that it sounded better than it really is. I do hope I can use the free vouchers on something. But, I'm not holding my breath for anything really exciting or great.

[GreasedLightning]

Posted: 6/20/16 at 9:30am

neonlightsxo said: "I thought LiveNation was a separate lawsuit? Because I've been getting vouchers and emails about that lawsuit for years already.

 

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I believe Live Nation is the parent company of Ticketmaster. Perhaps there was a separate lawsuit, but all of my e-mails and FAQs regarding my Ticketmaster venues have mentioned Live Nation venues only are eligible for redemption.