• SeatGeek

SeatGeek

Overview

SeatGeek has a rating of 2.3 stars from 2,536 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 225th among Concert Tickets sites.

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    309
  • Value
    293
  • Shipping
    213
  • Returns
    242
  • Quality
    254

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 3.3%
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Positive highlights

  • Everything I've purchased with Seat Geek has been easy and awesome.
  • I love how easy it is to purchase tickets and send tickets electronically.

Critical highlights

  • I have reported them to the fraud department at my credit card.
  • No discount, no gift card, not even a promo code for having to deal with this terrible ordeal.
How would you rate SeatGeek?
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

“Disappointed with Customer Service”

Mitch Q.
4/3/24

Bought tickets minutes into a presale. Quickly realized tickets in my confirmation email were not the ones I had initially selected. So bought others as quick as possible. Then called my Bank to get phone number *******335 for SeatGeek as you can't find it on their site. Talked to customer service within hour after purchase and later received email that refund was denied. So instead of fighting with them I sold tickets, which they charged another $50 for. Now I find out my money will be delivered after event in 6 months. I have used SeatGeek in past without issue on purchase. Sad to say I'm no longer a SeatGeek fan.

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Thumbnail of user mitchq9
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 3rd, 2024

Bought tickets minutes into a presale. Quickly realized tickets in my confirmation email were not the ones I had initially selected. So bought others as quick as possible. Then called my Bank to get phone number *******335 for SeatGeek as you can't find it on their site. Talked to customer service within hour after purchase and later received email that refund was denied. So instead of fighting with them I sold tickets, which they charged another $50 for. Now I find out my money will be delivered after event in 6 months. I have used SeatGeek in past without issue on purchase. Sad to say I'm no longer a SeatGeek fan.

Thumbnail of user carminep7
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
January 20th, 2024

They don't send you tickets. You have to create an account in order to access your tickets. You can't print the tickets, which is problematic since I like a hard copy, just in case.

Wasted a great deal of time to access tickets, only to find out I had to send them to someone to be able to access them. In the end I had to create another email account that seatgeek would allow me to send them to and allow me to "access" my tickets.

Wow, I mean really a pain in the neck!

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Thumbnail of user malourdesc1
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 22nd, 2024

We flew from Mexico to see U2 / Sphere Las Vegas and the tickets did not work! A total scam.they sell the same tickets many times! Terrible experience.it has been more than a month and I still do not have my refund! FRAUD

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They sell fradulent tickets

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Thumbnail of user debrac1712
1 review
1 helpful vote
December 29th, 2023

You cannot resell them on that site if your plans change. You have to use another site. None of that is made particularly clear in the fine print. There is an offer for a refund of some kind - I guess bank the price of the ticket less the $100 (!) in fees? Hard to tell. But a couple days before the event, when you realize it won't sell is too late to get the refund. So you don't really have time to re-sell. You can be on CHAT with them twice, and they won't warn you. Predatory business practices; buyer beware!

Tip for consumers:
They seem to specialize in MLB. You might be OK there.

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Thumbnail of user chriss4945
1 review
1 helpful vote
January 12th, 2024

I bought the wrong day on accident for the band TOOL. They are playing 1/12/23 and 1/13/23 I bought tickets for 1/12/23 by mistake, and seatgeek refused to swap days out. They said theirs nothing they can do. I lost 400$ and never got to see the show. Use stubhub or Ticketmaster.

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Thumbnail of user maithok
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 10th, 2019
Verified purchase

My go to for tickets to any event! Easy process, simple interface, my only regret was taking KU +5 at home against KSU... but you live and you learn.

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Thumbnail of user mariannee73
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 30th, 2023

I bought tickets to an event and a parking pass. I pay 20.00 on the site for the parking pass, then when I get to the event the parking price was only 10.00...Im not a happy camper!

Thumbnail of user chadd339
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 31st, 2024

I bought concert tickets approximately 6weeks ago. Said concert was canceled in less than 4 days of purchase. I immediately requested a refund & here we are 6 weeks later without a refund. Customer service has given me the runaround from day one of trying to get my money back. I disputed the charge with my Credit Card company. Finally,Seat Geek says if I have the CC Company remove the dispute they will process my refund. I did so only to then have Seat Geek say that they need a document from my CC company saying that the dispute was lifted & a screenshot will not be accepted. I've since filed a new dispute with the CC company. No one should have to beg & jump through hoops to receive their money back. It sure was a Quick process to take my money. I would advise to NEVER do business with Seat Geek.

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Thumbnail of user amyk322
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
January 2nd, 2020
Verified purchase

The overall experience was quick and easy. Just really have a difficult time stomaching the add-on fees. I went back and forth and finally went with it. Don't know about the future.

Thumbnail of user richards6271
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 14th, 2024

I purchased 4 tickets for the queen city outdoor hockey game in Charlotte North Carolina through SeatGeek. When I purchased them through their site, the only tickets that were available were in sections 124 and 125 but they had no warning or limitation placed on them and they charged a premium of $115 a ticket plus their $41 service charge. The event was last night and our seats were horrible. We were more than 75 yards away from the rink. It was literally impossible to see any action on the ice because of the distance and the construction and location of the rink within Knights Stadium. The the section was so low you could not see over the sideboards to the rink so you were unable to see any of the lower body of the players or the puck on the ice. Also on that side of the rink, both of the teams benches were placed there so the players added to the already obstructed view. We recognize that seatgeek had nothing to do with the construction, but they agreed to sell the tickets at a premium yet offered no warning that the seats had an obstructed view and in reality useless because you were so disconnected from the game and no view to enjoy the experience. If the seats were to be sold, then they should have priced them more reasonably and allowed consumers to understand that they were not in close proximity to the rink and faced an obstructed view. We paid nearly $700 for four seats as well as many of the other fans in that area, and within 10 minutes of sitting in the seats, virtually, everyone left, and moved to higher ground on the walkways of the arena, and had to stand the entire time to be able to view the game. I have contacted seatgeek to let them know of our dissatisfaction and asked for at least a partial refund, but have not received a response. Ticket buyers need to be mindful when dealing with this service that they're not upfront with providing you with all of the information you need to make an informed decision before you spend your hard earned money for an event. For all intense and purposes the tickets were worthless.

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Thumbnail of user pam6
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 27th, 2020
Verified purchase

Great seats. Quick pay. Clean entry. Couldn't ask for more.

Thumbnail of user peterb2965
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
February 17th, 2024
• Updated review

Still fighting with seatgeeks over not providing tickets that I paid for two months before the event. They are getting frustrated because I won't close out my BBB complaint,read the BBB seatgeek reviews.They are rated F and it's obvious they are a unethical company. The Massachusetts atty general is investigating and they advised me to file with the NY AG as they are based in NYC. Still waiting before I get a lawyer. Don't even think about using this company!

Tip for consumers:
don't use seatgeeks,go to the BBB website and you will see they have an F rating ,are unethical and a group of scam artists. STAY AWAY

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bought tickets to a UGA college football game

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November 11th, 2023
• Previous review

Bought tickets to a Georgia bulldogs football gave in Athens for a disabled veteran on Veterans Day. Tickets were confirmed but never delivered. Called a few times but was told I would get the tickets 24 hours before the game. Stated working with customer service at 9 am for a 7pm game. Was assured that I would have my tickets or similar tickets before game time. We had traveled from Boston so it was stressful especially as it got closer. Got to Sanford Stadium, still getting jerked around. Fifteen minutes before game time I was told they dropped the ball on my tickets and there were no tickets. They knew about my disabled friend's situation and told me they could care less about veterans or the fact that he was an amputee. Seat geeks is an unreliable uncaring incompetent company. They are also liars and con men. Needless to say my friend's Veterans Day and our trip down from boston was a complete disaster. Do not use this company under any circumstances. I've contacted a lawyer and hope to hold these horrible people responsible.
Go on the BBB better business bureau for an accurate rating. The bbb gave seatgeeks an F and seatgeeks is not accredited. Read the customer reviews on the BBB site. It will confirm they are a scam company.

Tip for consumers:
they never delivered my tickets despite having my money for 2 months. go on the BBB website. seatggeks has an F rating and is not accredited. the reviews are real and you will see seatgeeks is a scam company,do not use unless you want to get ripped off !!

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Thumbnail of user easterlga
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 19th, 2024

Bought tickets to an NFL game. Days later no tickets due to an internal error. No refund. I must now decide to drive 14 hours with the hope of tickets. They did assure me I would get tickets right before the game. Still, who would want to be out in this situation.

Thumbnail of user matthewb575
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 2nd, 2020
Verified purchase

Just like every other time I've bought from SeatGeek, I got tickets for a good price and had the tickets on my phone no problem.

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Thumbnail of user mikep735
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 31st, 2019
Verified purchase

Easy, fast service! Seats were perfect, venue was great. Parking was $$$

Thumbnail of user s.toddpotter
1 review
1 helpful vote
December 11th, 2023

I recently purchased tickets to Absinthe at the Spiegeltent - Ceasar's Palace in Las Vegas. In the process of my purchase I picked the wrong date but as soon as completed my orders I knew I had made a mistake. Guess what…Seat Geek does not give a crap that your out several hundred dollars! There is no customer service to correct the error. No way to exchange. It is really sad. I will NEVER use this trash app again and I suggest anyone considering doing so… DON'T or you may have to take one to the chin like me

Thumbnail of user rebeccaa274
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
November 23rd, 2019
Verified purchase

Decided last minute to surprise my husband with tickets to the Blackhawks game. I got seats on center ice six rows behind the penalty box. And the price was reasonable. My husband and his friend had a great time and that made the whole thing worth it.

Thumbnail of user tracyh1213
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 25th, 2024

Could not accept tickets. Kept getting the same error code. Customer service were also getting the same error when they attempted to accept tickets under my account. Stressful experience having to contact customer service over and over and had to have tickets sent four separate times. Stressful, frustrating, and unpleasant dealing with this day and night prior to traveling six hours to our event. Tickets were purchased five months prior to the event, and we almost didn't get to go. It wasn't resolved until 2 days before event.

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Thumbnail of user jessicap2242
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 4th, 2024

I am pregnant and I was invited to the Tim McGraw concert in downtown St. Louis at the Enterprise Center by a work supplier. Typically, the parking garage sells out there for Blues hockey games, and I didn't want to be walking in downtown St. Louis at night pregnant, so I pre-purchased parking through SeatGeek for over $80. When I drove downtown and arrived to the parking garage, upon entry they were charging only $20. I took a picture of the $20 parking garage sign, and send it over to SeatGeek to ask for the difference in cost ($60), but they refused. It's highly disappointing they are taking advantage of customers.

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Thumbnail of user phillipc139
1 review
1 helpful vote
February 18th, 2020
Verified purchase

Good experience with purchase. I am typing this because I have to type 50 characters.

Thumbnail of user mattj453
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 2nd, 2024

It appears that Seatgeek sells tickets it does not confidently have access to sell. Per a service rep "Listings update every few minutes, but sometimes that is not fast enough to keep up with situations where demand is unusually high. A listing might still show as available, even though it was just purchased". Hence, a technology limitation (and/or cost choice by seatgeek) results in a subset of purchasers being notified several minutes later (if they check their e-mail), that the purchase could not be completed and the $$ will be refunded. This happened to me twice today - the second attempt was via a seatgeek rep sending me a link to buy the tickets!

The above pain point is only part of the problem. Seatgeek will do nothing to get you comparable tickets for the same event. There is zero attempt to resolve. Tickets went up in price, too bad, you are getting your money back, try again. Given the significant seatgeek fee charged per ticket, they can easily resolve these situations but appear to choose not to

Seatgeek is no longer a little company. They manage their technology choices as well as the rules of their marketplace. Choices matter. Very disappointing

Thumbnail of user saccag
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 5th, 2024

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.

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Thumbnail of user ariannam19
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 14th, 2020
Verified purchase

Everything we smoothly and it was great tickets for an amazing price!

Thumbnail of user emilioc84
1 review
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February 3rd, 2024

I cancelled tickets due to life emergency. Purchased the protect your purchase insurance and they still charged my card twice.

I have filed a dispute and attempting to resolve.

Very dishonest company.

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Thumbnail of user josem477
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 20th, 2019
Verified purchase

The online experience was fun for my 1st time using the site, but was not aware of the cost to process tickets. Almost better to just go up to stadium or arena if you can and purchase them there.

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