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OnlineCityTickets

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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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New Jersey
1 review
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I ordered 12 tickets to see Mama Mia on July 7th, 8 pm show. I've only received the 6 from order *******.

Date of experience: January 14, 2018
Utah
1 review
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Jumping through hoops
January 15, 2018

I am not pleased that I had to create an account. I was hoping to just have the tickets emailed to me, but I guess now I wait and hope they show up in the mail or I get some other email telling me to do a bunch of other $#*! before I can get them. Just send me the damn tickets! I've paid for them...

Date of experience: January 14, 2018
Canada
1 review
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I ordered two tickets for $76 and I thought that's it. Then they charged me $23 more for services. But for what kind of services? Then when I select the only available option (download ticket) I was charged me $7. When I contacted customers service, playing with words they told me these for better services and maintain their servers? Haha

Date of experience: January 14, 2018
Canada
1 review
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No discount as mentioned
January 15, 2018

I started my purchase and backed out as it was mobile friendly. They sent me an email saying they notice I was tho king of purchase. So I clicked on their $20 discount link if I continued. I made the purchase but no discount

Date of experience: January 14, 2018
Wisconsin
2 reviews
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Please take a look at your service fees. This will be the last time using your site after this experience. 25% of my bill was fees.

Date of experience: January 14, 2018
Idaho
1 review
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I got fast and convenient service in no time. I was a little confused about the discount. I didn't get my $20 discount that was emailed to me. I don't know if I will order again.

Date of experience: January 14, 2018
Washington
1 review
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Questionable.
January 14, 2018

I have my tickets and I'm glad. But having to use your service is a ripoff. The only option is to use my printer ink and my paper, and yet I have to pay you 30 + dollars for a service that I have no choice but to use.

Date of experience: January 14, 2018
Michigan
1 review
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Fees fees fees
January 14, 2018

Th website is easy to use and simplistic. Although you buy a set of tickets each ticket (which is digital) has its own fees attached so a $184.00 transaction turns into a little over $250 with the fees. How convenient there should be less fee and more actual service provided. How something that is 100% digital turns out to cost more than physical tickets with shipping Ill never understand.

I would not use this site again. Rather call box office for pricing and skip the online convince

Date of experience: January 14, 2018
New York
1 review
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Quick and easy
January 15, 2018

It was easy to use this website. Quick and easy to pirchase tickets from here. I will recommend this site to pirchase tickets. I am planning to purt hase to watch monster truck show next month. Thank you

Date of experience: January 14, 2018
Massachusetts
1 review
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I ordered concert tickets through online city tickets. The morning of the concert I called their customer service line to let them know I never received the tickets via email to transfer them to my phone. I was on the phone with them for the next 8 HOURS. They had me on hold, they would transfer me, they had me create two additional emails claiming they would re-send the tickets to these new emails, they had me create two new Ticketmaster accounts. Every time I called they blamed the problem on me- they continued to report that they had confirmation that they sent the tickets to the email. Long story short- I spent 8 hours being insulted and stressed- never got the tickets. I bought new tickets to go to this concert for half the price (Online charges ridiculous "fees"). My husband called the company back and they again insisted that they "sent" the tickets via email. After another two hours on the phone they refunded my money. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. I am reporting them to the Better Business Bureau - they are not accredited by them as OnlineCity has too many complaints against them. Buyer beware- this was a lesson I learned by this experience.

Date of experience: January 14, 2018
California
1 review
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There was suppose to be $20 dollars off at check out, did I received I'm not sure? I would like for u to check on that so it's legit.

Date of experience: January 14, 2018
Illinois
1 review
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The ease of buying tickets on this site was amazing. Will definitely recommend to anyone needing tickets.

Date of experience: January 13, 2018
Ohio
1 review
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Unfair and expensive
January 14, 2018

My single $63 ticket cost me $90. I have no problem paying $90 to see someone I love, but that $20 of that was service charge and $7 just to email the ticket is more than any other ticket agent I have ever dealt with. But more than that: as I am attending alone, I found that there were far fewer tickets available, and at ridiculously inflated prices over what you would pay if you bought 2 or 4 tickets. In other words, you have to pay a premium for a decent seat if you happen to be attending alone! That is plain unfair.

Date of experience: January 13, 2018
California
1 review
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Expensive
January 14, 2018

I didnt realize I wasnt buying directly through the venue and paid almost double what I needed to spend. Not happy.

Date of experience: January 13, 2018
Georgia
1 review
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Great
January 14, 2018

Very easy ordering site I would definitely order again and I would definitely recommend this site my friends I can't to see the show thank you

Date of experience: January 13, 2018
Missouri
1 review
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Tickes
January 14, 2018

Easy to navigate and purchase tickets Ive never used this site before hope the rest it goes well and Im hoping that my nephew likes the show these are his 10th birthday gift

Date of experience: January 13, 2018
Canada
1 review
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They tell you that there is 100% satisfaction warranty and they will reimburse your ticket if the even get cancelled. What they DON'T tell you is that they will not reimburse you if the event gets postpone (and the new day is not good for you).
I bought 2 tickets for Shakira on January 19 but it got postponed to August!
They will not refund you, you will have to sell them yourself.
However, I will only receive the tickets 3 days before the show! Therefore, I can only sell them last minute!

Date of experience: January 13, 2018
Kentucky
1 review
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We were going to go to the Scott Bradlees Postmodern Jukebox show at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville. Ticket prices were reasonable until we got to checkout on OnlineCity Tickets. $31.72+7.50 EACH on $102 tickets.

No thank you. I understand they have costs associated and should make a profit. This, however, is gouging. Had it been reasonable, would have purchased.

Date of experience: January 13, 2018
Maryland
1 review
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Pricey surcharge
January 14, 2018

Took less than 5 minutes to select seats and pay... good effiecient system. Service charges were 37 per ticket though. A bit steep.

Date of experience: January 13, 2018
Kansas
1 review
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Quick
January 14, 2018

Wish it was completely digital and did not require printing. Last year they saved to the Wallet app on my iPhone. Now Im in a situation where I have no printer to print the tickets.

Date of experience: January 13, 2018