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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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I am very very unhappy with the way that vivid seats promoted this event - everything says Bill Murray and nothing else - I buy the tickets and it wasn't until I printed out my tickets to find out its Bill, Murray, Jan Vogler and Friends: New World - then I google who the hell is Jan Vogler and I then learn it is a play! And of course, I can't cancel my $1,088.04 order - now I have to try and sell (6) tickets I bought as Christmas presents to my family because they wanted to see Bill Murray - not some play! I will never again be "dupped" by Vivid Seats again! Terrible bate and switch tactics!
I hope I hit the right button. When you asked for my order I hope getting an email that my tickets are coming was right. I dont have the tickets. Just an email that they will be delivered.
I did not enter to the concert, someone else all ready got them!
Iam asking my money back!
I will tell pay pal and hope to try to get my money back.
WENT VERY SMOOTH, NO PROBLEMS. VERY FAST DELIVERY. JUST WISHED THEY SHOWED A MAP OF WHERE THE SEATS WHERE LOCATED. I NEEDED A END SEAT WHICH I DID NOT GET
I ordered very expensive floor seats on March 17- it is Oct. 9 - two days from the event - no tickets. I had to wait close to one hour for worthless online chat - still no tickets. 6 months and $600 plus and still no tickets two days and we are traveling into town for this show. They deserve to be out of business.
1. I couldn't buy tickets for the price I wanted to buy.
2. I couldn't use my card I wanted to use.
3. After 3d of 4th try I finally paid but with a different card I didn't like to pay with.
I don't like to have such a bad experience but thank you for that at least I finally bought these tickets.
Pretty good online service. Bought tickets via my mobile device and it worked well. I got my ticket download on less than 5 minutes after.
It was easy and a smooth experience. Will definitely use again in the future. I will also recommend to others to use as well.
Scored tickets to Garth Brooks! Super easy... I will come back and try and find tickets for other shows in the future!
The whole process was quick and easy. I was not a big fan of the fees, but, as they say, you pay for convenience!
Everything was easy and fast
Not sure what else to say - easy & fast does don't need 100 characters to say
I was satisfied with my order and may order again in the future thank you looking forward to doing this again
It was easy and fast. Bought and printed in 5 minutes flat! It was more pricey than ticketmaster but we got better seats. They made sure we got our tickets and very keen on customer satisfaction
Service fees I thought were high. But is what it is. Just like anything else. If ya want it you'll buy it... no harm no foul..
Easy peasy! Very user friendly site to order tickets. Will use this site again I'm sure! The seating chart was easy to read and can't wait for the show.
Easy to use web site, but high service fees, just happy to get my tickets, don't know if i will use this service again or not
Nice and easy to find what I was looking for. Found the tickets I wanted and at a great price. Will be definitely be going to this website again to look for other tickets
Very quick and easy to order from website. Will use this website again for future purchases. Prices were reasonable and will recommend this to others.
Answer: In my case, they sent e-mail that the tickets would be forthcoming. When I failed to receive them the week before the concert, per e-mail download as promised, I called their #, the person on the other end told me that it was will-call at the box-office with the copy of the e-mail I needed to bring. The box office told me that as a 2nd line seller, they did not keep them there. When I called to ask why they did this to me and demanded re-imbursal, they sent the tickets per e-mail download THE DAY AFTER THE CONCERT. They tried to cover their tracks with the credit card company, the problem for them was that the time stamp of their sending the tickets reflected the day after the concert. So essentially, they are not even competent as rip-off artists.
Answer: So sorry to hear you have been conned by this outfit. Apparently sometimes they DO send valid tickets, so I hope you are one of the lucky ones. I suggest you tell your credit card company (by phone and IN WRITING) that you are disputing this charge. Also tell everyone you know to avoid this rip-off company. I know this doesnt help you now, but in the future buy tickets only from Ticketmaster (I've never had a problem with them). Good luck.
Answer: I couldn't even open the download so I called the number and all I got was an answering system to send email and I did but no reply from them so the next day a call about 50 times until I got someone. After getting transferred to 3 different people and waiting about an hour for the supervisor the guy told me no refunds are allowed but money is 100% guarantee if it doesn't work at the time of the event. So I'm praying to God they are good the event isn't until the end of November
Answer: They are scoundrels. I know where their office is and went by there recently. I am laying out a plan.
Answer: If you have already purchased your tickets from this outfit, good luck. They sent me tickets for a concert in Tennessee and I asked for and live in Florida. They said it was MY mistake and that I asked for TN. They supposedly tried to resell the tickets and couldn't so I was out $300.00 for two tickets. They have something like 130 complaints and are a scam outfit. Next time order elsewhere and good luck with these tickets.
Answer: I just cancelled my order because they never sent the tickets. At least you got yours so maybe they will be okay. I would call the arena where the event will be and ask them how many issues they have had with this company. I emailed five times and they always sent an automated response back. Then, when I was in a meeting at work they finally called and the number just read, "33333" when they called me. No return phone number... very strange. They left a message to call them so I did immediately after my meeting (15 minutes)... the automated system was up and did not allow me to speak with a person. Thus far, I have never spoken to a real person when I call their number. I disputed the purchase, got my money back and bought tickets for much less at StubHub. I was surprised because my last tickets at Stubhub were kind of expensive... but these tickets (McCartney) were not too crazy expensive. Anyway, best of luck, and I would make a back up plan.
Answer: You will get your tickets, but they will likely have someone else's name printed on them. Worst of all, they will most likely not be honored at the gate/box office. My advice is to get a refund NOW and buy tickets from a reputable outlet like Ticketmaster. City Online are thieves and scammers. See my review about James Taylor concert in Norfolk, Virginia.
Answer: Contact the venue, give them all the details on the tickets received and verify if U will be able to legitimately use the tickets, considering the issues with this company that are so overwhelming. My experience reviewing all the people who describe their issues with them is that even if the tickets are usable, the overpayment is so excessive that it would have been better dealing with the regular ticket outlet for the venue.
Answer: Yes Ann, you will get your tickets. You just over paid by a HUGE amount... but other then that, the company is legit. They are just robbers the way they do it... thats all. Have a good time and yes, at least now you learned a lesson (like all of us on this site);-)
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