Many Ed Sheeran fans are eager to get tickets to his upcoming concerts. However, due to high demand, tickets often sell out very quickly. If you were lucky enough to get tickets but can no longer attend the show, you may be wondering if you can resell them on Ticketmaster. Here is a quick overview of Ticketmaster’s resale policies and what options you have for reselling Ed Sheeran tickets.
Can I resell my Ed Sheeran tickets on Ticketmaster?
Yes, in most cases you can resell tickets on Ticketmaster as long as the event allows ticket resale through their platform. Ed Sheeran’s upcoming tour is allowing official platinum ticket resale through Ticketmaster. This means you have the option to resell any tickets you purchased from Ticketmaster, including standard tickets, verified resale tickets, or platinum tickets.
Ticketmaster provides a safe, convenient platform for fans to resell extra tickets. It helps avoid issues that sometimes come with reselling tickets through unauthorized channels.
How does Ticketmaster ticket resale work?
If an event permits it, Ticketmaster has an online ticket exchange where fans can resell event tickets they can no longer use. Here is how Ticketmaster’s resale process works:
- List the tickets you want to resell at the price you want. Ticketmaster recommends looking at current resale ticket prices to price yours competitively.
- Buyers can view listed tickets without having to create an account. However, they will need to sign into Ticketmaster to complete a resale ticket purchase.
- Once a buyer purchases your tickets, you will receive an email notification.
- After the event passes, you will receive the resale payment minus a seller fee.
Ticketmaster does not allow ticket resale at a price higher than the original face value. However, sellers can price lower if they choose.
Buyers will pay the resale price plus a buyer fee when purchasing resale tickets.
What are Ticketmaster’s fees for reselling tickets?
Ticketmaster charges fees to both the buyer and seller for ticket resales through their platform. This covers the cost of providing a safe, reliable resale marketplace.
Seller fees:
- 15% of the resale price for standard tickets
- 20% of the resale price for platinum tickets
Buyer fees:
- 10% of the resale price
- $5.00 minimum fee
So for example, if you resell a $100 standard ticket, you will receive $85 after Ticketmaster’s 15% seller fee. The buyer will pay $110 total for that $100 resale ticket after the 10% buyer fee.
These resale service fees are in addition to any ticket fees on the original ticket purchase.
Can I sell my Ed Sheeran tickets on a different resale site?
You can list your Ed Sheeran tickets for resale on a secondary ticket marketplace like StubHub instead of Ticketmaster. However, it’s important to check the event’s ticket policy before reselling elsewhere.
Many major concerts and sporting events now use a “Credit Card Entry” system. This means you must present the credit card used to purchase the tickets along with valid photo ID to gain entry.
If your Ed Sheeran tickets were purchased via credit card from Ticketmaster, reselling them outside of Ticketmaster’s official resale channel may prevent the new ticket holder from getting into the event. Only tickets resold via Ticketmaster will allow entry with the new buyer’s credit card and ID.
Tips for reselling tickets successfully on Ticketmaster
Here are some tips to help your Ed Sheeran tickets sell quickly and easily on Ticketmaster’s resale platform:
- Price your tickets competitively based on current resale prices for the same event. Ticket demand and supply will influence what buyers are willing to pay.
- Provide detailed seat location information like section, row, and seat numbers. Photos of the view can help too.
- Note any ticket transfer restrictions or requirements for the event. For example, the buyer may need to present the credit card used for purchase.
- Respond promptly to questions from potential ticket buyers to complete sales faster.
Acting quickly is key – the earlier you list your extra tickets for resale, the better chance you have of selling them.
Alternatives if you can’t resell on Ticketmaster
If for some reason you are unable to resell your Ed Sheeran tickets via Ticketmaster’s official resale platform, here are some other options to consider:
- Sell them privately to someone you know. Make sure the buyer is aware of any ticket transfer requirements for entry.
- Donate the tickets to charity so they can be auctioned off or given to those in need.
- See if the original point of ticket purchase (like the venue box office) will allow a ticket transfer or refund.
- Resell them on a secondary ticket site accepting the risk they may not allow entry for the new ticket holder.
Selling them below face value privately or donating is the safest option if Ticketmaster resale is unavailable.
Can I sell part of my order or split up tickets?
No, Ticketmaster requires that tickets be resold in the exact quantity, seat location, and price level they were originally purchased in. For example, if you bought 4 tickets side-by-side, you need to resell all 4 together. You cannot split or break them up.
However, if your order contains completely separate ticket purchases, you can choose to resell only some of them. For instance, if you purchased 2 sets of 2 tickets in different seating areas, you could opt to only resell one pair.
But any group of tickets assigned specific seat locations must be resold together as a single unit.
Conclusion
Reselling tickets to an Ed Sheeran concert – or any popular event – can be a great way to recover some costs if you end up with an extra ticket or can no longer attend. Ticketmaster provides a secure, convenient option for reselling tickets directly on its platform.
Just be sure to price your tickets competitively, include key details, and follow any ticket transfer restrictions to ensure a smooth sale. Act fast once the tickets go on sale, since demand drops over time. And understand Ticketmaster’s fees so you know your exact profit amount.
With millions of Ed Sheeran fans trying to get tickets, sites like Ticketmaster help avoid scalpers and ensure more fans can get access to face value tickets. Both buyers and sellers benefit from Ticketmaster’s easy, no-hassle resale exchange.