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OnlineCityTickets Reviews Summary

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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166
value
165
shipping
138
quality
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Washington
1 review
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This website specifically hid the fact that the tickets I bought were limited view, then they refused to either refund me or fix the tickets. Their customer service was completely condescending and unhelpful. Never buy from here!

Date of experience: January 27, 2018
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Elton John - Houston
January 29, 2018

Was a little confused with the flash seating selection but once confirmed the purchase received emails to explain. It would be helpful to have this explained when purchasing. Other than that, it was an overall good experience.

Date of experience: January 27, 2018
Georgia
1 review
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Easy
January 29, 2018

It wasn't too hard to purchase online. They gave me step by step instructions as well. I will recommend everybody to buy there tickets online

Date of experience: January 27, 2018
Sweden
1 review
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Quite ok experience
January 29, 2018

A bit complicated to choose seats/section, but worked well in the end. The most frustrating part was that upon clicking on a particular section, one would get a starting price (from $xxx) which was nowhere to be offered.

Date of experience: January 27, 2018
Canada
1 review
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As Canadian residence I purchased upper balcony tickets for the Sept 25 Elton John concert online for $260 plus $89 fee and $29 shipping each (over priced) and now we learn that there is a USA $ exchange fee bringing overall total to approx $485 each - Online City did not make it clear that charges are in USA $ s and should have an CAD $ option and alert that charges are in US$

Very underhanded that we as Canadian residents needed pay US $ for a Canadian event as web site is misleading and a refund for misrepresentation should be available. Elton Johns event team should insist on fair and ethical distribution / policies for their re-sellers. Bad experience overall and wish we could secure a refund as the event now has very negative association

Date of experience: January 27, 2018

Courier Charges
January 26, 2018
Previous review

Not sure how we ended up with courier and corresponding charges as electronic would have been less $s and easier all around - was missed on pick list and should have been more clear

Thanks

Date of experience: January 25, 2018
Arizona
1 review
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Great, easy, but...
January 29, 2018

Got Hamilton tickets quick, but the company is CRAZY with the surveys. They want feedback before you finish the order (including a rating) and a follow up survey before I even got my electronic ticket confirmation. Slow down, Trigger!

Date of experience: January 27, 2018
Maine
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Elton John tickets
January 27, 2018

Access was easy and was able to pick out my tickets with no delay. I have purchased this way for other events. The fees are high and do not agree with this pricegouging. Service charges got to go.

Date of experience: January 26, 2018
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Efficient
January 27, 2018

Quick and easy, seating map was very helpful, love the download tickets option. Just thought the $15.86 handling fee for each ticket was a little extreme but otherwise I am pleased with tgis service!

Date of experience: January 26, 2018
Kentucky
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Watch the price, even before fees.
January 27, 2018
Updated review

After getting ripped for $371 a ticket, I went comparison shopping and found the same location seat for $137. I wonder if they sponsor positive reviews? Google come on weed out the ripoff s especially ticket vendors.

Date of experience: January 26, 2018

If anything is wrong youre stuck.
January 21, 2018
Previous review

If you read the policies of terms of use, you quickly realize its all in their favor. I loaded the wrong seats, and didnt double check (my fault). I contacted them within 12 hours of purchase (when I realized), and support said they cannot do refund, that I can resell them. Problem is with the exorbitant fees the tickets are much higher priced that similar tickets to same event. A 24 hour cancellation/refund time would be nice for mistakes. I should have checked the BBB reviews first.

Date of experience: January 21, 2018
Oregon
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Got them!
January 27, 2018

Please, just sent me my tickets. Don't really need to give you koodos for placing an order. Hopefully you WILL send my tickets. Beginning to worry a bit with this review. It's not necessary!

Date of experience: January 26, 2018
Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Purchasing the tickets was easy and the fees were high then you have to write a review to confirm your purchase.

Date of experience: January 26, 2018
Minnesota
1 review
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Met my expectations
January 27, 2018

Too many clicks to make my purchase, but overall was easy to find the tickets I wanted and got what I needed

Date of experience: January 26, 2018
Michigan
1 review
1 helpful vote
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The venue and the performers deserve the money - running my credit card and emailing me a ticket is not worth the same amount... ridiculous, extortion, criminal!

Date of experience: January 26, 2018
Maryland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I cant print the tickets, can you mail me the tickets please? There is a problem with my printer and it wont print. This is my problem but if you can send them to my home address it would be greatly appreciated.
Martin Saylor

Date of experience: January 26, 2018
Nevada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Quick but expensive
January 26, 2018

Easy to buy and print out quickly, however the service charge was 1/3 the cost of the ticket and it was for each ticket. Pretty ridiculously expensive. The tickets were $34 a piece and then there was a $10.00 service fee for each ticket. Plus an almost 8$ fee to be able to print them immediately. So for two $34 dollar tickets, my total charge was $96.34.

Date of experience: January 26, 2018
Louisiana
1 review
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Great
January 27, 2018

Great, I just wish we didnt have to review our experience until after we use the tickets. That way we could post the ease of printing and using the tickets.

Date of experience: January 26, 2018
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Slayer Tickets
January 27, 2018

Ordering tickets for this event was quick and easy. I do think the service fee is overboard. It's more than $100. I think $30 or $40 total fee would be more reasonable.

Date of experience: January 26, 2018
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Quick service.
January 27, 2018

Smooth transaction, quick service, quick print and download, site was very easy use/user friendly, would use again, thanks much!

Date of experience: January 26, 2018
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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No review
January 26, 2018

I don't wish to participate in a review. Just let me have my tickets please! There's nothing or no one to review. Tickets please. My hands are up! Still not enough words. Absolutely incredible how you are able to take my money and demand that I say how wonderful you are. Now can I have the tickets?

Date of experience: January 26, 2018
Germany
1 review
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Great
January 27, 2018

It was a great experience and very easy to purchase I would recommend to others as well. Thank you for the great experience I would come again

Date of experience: January 26, 2018