GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – The Bucks may have quite a few home games left as their playoff run has just gotten underway and many are trying to find cheap and easy ways to get to the games.
The Better Business Bureau warns that it may not be the best idea to do so. Susan Bach of the Better Business Bureau says knowing your source is the first step.
“If you really are intending on seeing the game, the best way to go is through the Milwaukee Bucks ticket site to purchase that ticket.”
Bach says it may not be the cheapest of options, but it is scam proof.
“They have authorized resellers sites and they are selling directly from the venue, so that is the safest way.”
She says if you do decide to go with a broker, research them on the BBB Website. The more homework you do, the less likely you are to end up disappointed.
“Know in advance what the ticket will look like so you can spot a fake.”
Bach says buying from a scalper is always the riskiest method.
“If you are going look at other sites, or go down to the venue and try to purchase from the scalper, there are really no guarantees that the tickets are going to be genuine.”
Also, buy online only from vendors you know and trust.
She says people should always know the refund policy, always use a credit card and be wary of advertisements that pop up on your computer screens or emails.
Here are some additional tips from BBB and the National Ticket Brokers:
- Purchase from the venue whenever possible. Many official ticket sales agents now offer secondary sales options, as well.
- Consider your source. Know the difference between a professional ticket broker (a legitimate and accredited reseller), a ticket scalper (an unregulated and unlicensed ticket seller), and a scammer selling scam tickets.
- Check out the seller/broker. Look them up on bbb.org to learn what other customers have experienced. Check to see if they are a member of the National Association of Ticket Brokers. NATB members offer a 200% purchase guarantee on tickets. Look up the seller on VerifiedTicketSource.com to confirm you are buying from an NATB-member resale company.
- Buy only from trusted vendors. Buy online only from vendors you know and trust. Look for the lock symbol in the web address to indicate a secure purchasing system. Don’t click through from emails or online ads; a common ticket scam trick is to create a web address that is similar to a well-known company.
- Know the refund policy. You should only purchase tickets from a ticket reseller that provides clear details about the terms of the transaction. Sellers should disclose to the purchaser, prior to purchase, the location of the seats represented by the tickets, either orally or by reference to a seating chart; and, if the tickets are not available for immediate access to the purchaser, disclose when the tickets will ship or be available for pick up.
- Use payment methods that come with protection. Always use a credit card so you have some recourse if the tickets are not as promised. Debit cards, wire transfer or cash transactions are risky; if the tickets are fraudulent, you won’t be able to get your money back.
- Be wary of advertisements. When you search the web for online tickets, advertisements for cheap tickets will often appear. Use good judgment; some of these ads are going to be ticket scams, especially if the prices are low.
- If you’re unsure, verify your tickets. Pay a visit to the arena where the event will be held. Present your ticket to “Will Call” (customer service) and they can verify if your ticket is legitimate and show you how to tell if a ticket is fake.
