The overall reputation of the company is marred by significant customer dissatisfaction, primarily due to issues with ticket delivery, refund policies, and customer service responsiveness. Many customers report being charged exorbitant fees, receiving invalid tickets, and facing unresponsive support channels, leading to frustrations and claims of being scammed. While some customers appreciate the variety of events offered, the overwhelming sentiment reflects a lack of trust and reliability. The company's rigid policies regarding refunds, particularly for postponed events, further exacerbate negative perceptions, suggesting a need for improved customer service and clearer communication.
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Easy site to navigate, great first time purchase. Thanks!
I paid $75 for tickets that printed out saying $29. I also paid an extra $7.50 for the INSTANT DOWNLOAD option and still had to send an email hours later asking for the tickets. I will not use this as a ticket source again.
Couldn't believe it was cheaper and maybe even easier then Ticketmaster. Will use this website again.
Ordered online tickets Dec. 12 (For Dec. 26 show & paid in full; promised delivery on Dec. 24 - I contacted Online City Tickets to request earlier delivery; they then said, Dec. 25. I contacted them 4 times prior to my flight to Edmonton; tried online chat; spoke to agent Dec. 25 who said I'd have tickets in morning; on day of show, Dec. 26, I still did not have tix (7 hours prior to show) so, cancelled. Deeply disappointed; these were supposed to be Christmas tix. |
In the meantime received DAILY emails about other shows I might like to see.
Even after cancelling - they sent emails suggesting other shows.
My money was refunded to my credit card 4 days after cancelling.
Surcharge was too expensive. I did get my tickets right away, but still to expensive of a surcharge.
I have never got tickets off line and im a little nerous since it does have someone name on them... the only thing i can say is i hope and pray they work when we get there
Easy site to use. I liked the interactive seating map to get an idea of seating possibilities.
Our tickets were emailed to us 4 weeks before the concert which was great so that we felt secure in our purchase and to help plan the day.
The process to purchase was very simple, but I was disappointed that instant download of e-tickets was not available. 30% service charge added to the ticket price is very steep.
Purchase & download transaction was smooth.
Awaiting full review until we actually get through ticket booth. Very excited. Event is Jan 13,2017
I got completely screwed. Tix were delayed in delivery and then they did a total bait and switch. Gave me seats in back row when I purchased expensive floor level. I am livid and never using them again.
System works well, I've purchased tickets through them twice now and both times have wished for the ability to select the specific seats vice only the row.
So far so good ratings are sure to go up in my book when the tickets are in my hand..
This process was convenient and easy. I would not hesitate to use in the future.
Very good, easy, a bit expensive, the fee that is, liked the presentation ***********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
We purchased 2 tickets to a local concert via this despicable website service. The only information given to us was a section and row number for the event. Once we receive the tickets, which was some lame credit card style ticket with still no information that our 2 seats were together. Once I asked this company if I could find out if our 2 seats were actually together I was promptly told that they wouldn't guarantee section, row or seat number. Best to stay away from this company. Charging 75$ per seat then saying they will not do anything is beyond absurd.
Answer: In my case, they sent e-mail that the tickets would be forthcoming. When I failed to receive them the week before the concert, per e-mail download as promised, I called their #, the person on the other end told me that it was will-call at the box-office with the copy of the e-mail I needed to bring. The box office told me that as a 2nd line seller, they did not keep them there. When I called to ask why they did this to me and demanded re-imbursal, they sent the tickets per e-mail download THE DAY AFTER THE CONCERT. They tried to cover their tracks with the credit card company, the problem for them was that the time stamp of their sending the tickets reflected the day after the concert. So essentially, they are not even competent as rip-off artists.
Answer: So sorry to hear you have been conned by this outfit. Apparently sometimes they DO send valid tickets, so I hope you are one of the lucky ones. I suggest you tell your credit card company (by phone and IN WRITING) that you are disputing this charge. Also tell everyone you know to avoid this rip-off company. I know this doesnt help you now, but in the future buy tickets only from Ticketmaster (I've never had a problem with them). Good luck.
Answer: I couldn't even open the download so I called the number and all I got was an answering system to send email and I did but no reply from them so the next day a call about 50 times until I got someone. After getting transferred to 3 different people and waiting about an hour for the supervisor the guy told me no refunds are allowed but money is 100% guarantee if it doesn't work at the time of the event. So I'm praying to God they are good the event isn't until the end of November
Answer: They are scoundrels. I know where their office is and went by there recently. I am laying out a plan.
Answer: If you have already purchased your tickets from this outfit, good luck. They sent me tickets for a concert in Tennessee and I asked for and live in Florida. They said it was MY mistake and that I asked for TN. They supposedly tried to resell the tickets and couldn't so I was out $300.00 for two tickets. They have something like 130 complaints and are a scam outfit. Next time order elsewhere and good luck with these tickets.
Answer: I just cancelled my order because they never sent the tickets. At least you got yours so maybe they will be okay. I would call the arena where the event will be and ask them how many issues they have had with this company. I emailed five times and they always sent an automated response back. Then, when I was in a meeting at work they finally called and the number just read, "33333" when they called me. No return phone number... very strange. They left a message to call them so I did immediately after my meeting (15 minutes)... the automated system was up and did not allow me to speak with a person. Thus far, I have never spoken to a real person when I call their number. I disputed the purchase, got my money back and bought tickets for much less at StubHub. I was surprised because my last tickets at Stubhub were kind of expensive... but these tickets (McCartney) were not too crazy expensive. Anyway, best of luck, and I would make a back up plan.
Answer: You will get your tickets, but they will likely have someone else's name printed on them. Worst of all, they will most likely not be honored at the gate/box office. My advice is to get a refund NOW and buy tickets from a reputable outlet like Ticketmaster. City Online are thieves and scammers. See my review about James Taylor concert in Norfolk, Virginia.
Answer: Contact the venue, give them all the details on the tickets received and verify if U will be able to legitimately use the tickets, considering the issues with this company that are so overwhelming. My experience reviewing all the people who describe their issues with them is that even if the tickets are usable, the overpayment is so excessive that it would have been better dealing with the regular ticket outlet for the venue.
Answer: Yes Ann, you will get your tickets. You just over paid by a HUGE amount... but other then that, the company is legit. They are just robbers the way they do it... thats all. Have a good time and yes, at least now you learned a lesson (like all of us on this site);-)
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