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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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Washington
3 reviews
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Read the Whole Page
November 11, 2016

Buyer be aware: Your seat assignments may not show up until you purchase and download or receive your tickets. Also (in my case), the name of the original buyer is on the tickets I plan to give as a gift. I've got a bit of explaining to do but must admit the seats are wonderful if no one is already sitting there on performance night!

Date of experience: November 9, 2016
Pennsylvania
1 review
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RUN AWAY!
November 9, 2016

I carefully chose tickets for an event at the Kimmel Center and paid almost $500 for three tickets. When I went to download them the next day, I noticed they were "Obstructed" views. This never appeared as I clicked on the seating chart to choose the tickets. It was hidden as "limited" view on the confirmation after I went through payment, etc. I did not notice it because I did not know to look for it at that late date. Trickery. Well planned by them. No chance of exchange.

Date of experience: November 9, 2016
Colorado
1 review
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I made 2 orders from this companies website and OMG, I WISH I HADN'T. On the website I selected a suite... a specific number located on the seating map. I was sent tickets to a suite from an entire different side/end of the venue! TOTALLY CHANGED THE VIEW I THOUGHT I WAS PAYING FOR! Customer service stated I paid for a suite and that it did not specify the suite number just any old suite and it wasn't guaranteed. I could have gotten better seats for less money. Does this company not understand how deceptive this is! The view is what you are paying for! Also sent the wrong tickets to the wring date! I would stick with Stub Hub, Ticket Master or more reputable companies. This company has OUTRAGEOUS fees and you may not be getting what you thought you paid for... NO REFUNDS NO CANCELLATION. JUST BEND OVER AND TAKE IT!

Date of experience: November 9, 2016
Tennessee
1 review
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Fast service quick easy
November 11, 2016

Very good service fast and easy way to get tickets

Date of experience: November 9, 2016
Texas
1 review
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Site is efficient but not happy about stellar delivering the tickets the day of the show. Should require at least 5 days ahead.

Date of experience: November 8, 2016
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Ticket prices are inflated - be cautious - this site makes you think you are buying on ticket master - but you are not. Watch your browsing searches carefully.

Date of experience: November 8, 2016
Colorado
1 review
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What a rip off!
November 8, 2016

We paid $64 per ticket after all of the ridiculous fees you add on to print the tickets to find that the tickets are worth $20 each (printed on the actual ticket)... you have to be kidding me. We will not be using or recommending your site in the future.

Date of experience: November 8, 2016
New Jersey
1 review
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Easy to use!
November 9, 2016

I thought this site was easy to navigate and user-friendly. Quick purchase, and hopefully reliable seller.

Date of experience: November 8, 2016
Washington
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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As the title said "Easy and user friendly ". Very prompt. Thank you very much. I didn't think i was gonna be able to see the show there for a few days.

Again, thank you.
Rick Rosich

Date of experience: November 7, 2016
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good
November 7, 2016

I was unsure whether or not I wanted to get tickets or not, once I got on this site my mind was made up. I got the tickets and am now looking forward to the concert

Date of experience: November 7, 2016
Indiana
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I couldn't find estimate of handling fee for my purchase prior to going onto next step of purchase process. Since I wasn't t sure I would be able to get out of order at that point since posted warnings implied I wouldn't be able to, I had to call their phone order line to get estimate. Turned out to be about 30% for my order which was within my budget so went back on-line to finish order. However, it was frustrating and a waste of my and their rep's time when they could easily have put an estimated range or specifically address if you can back out if additional handling fee is too much. I still do not know for sure if I would be able to back out or not if it would have been out of my budget.

Date of experience: November 6, 2016
Illinois
1 review
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Terrible!
November 7, 2016

Watch out for the outrageous service charge you will get hit with! We booked a show in vegas only to see on our bill a service charge 12x the service charge from the casino. All this for seats much worse than we could have got directly from the casino. When I called immediately after the purchase I was told nothing I could do. I was stuck with my purchase. We are working with our credit card company to dispute! Needless to say we will never use this service again.

Date of experience: November 6, 2016
Georgia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Easy and prompt service.
November 7, 2016

While the fee was expensive I still spent less than I would have on any other site I was checking. The process was simple and the E-tickets were delivered within a matter of minutes. I tried buying tickets to my event the day they went on sale. I was in a virtual waiting room for 20 minutes and the seats I wanted were gone in the first two minutes. I knew I would be paying more than face value, but I am still pleased with the price. I will use this site again if I come across a similar situation.

Date of experience: November 6, 2016
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Browsing was easy, tickets were immediately available to download and experoence was flawless... Great site!

Date of experience: November 6, 2016
New York
1 review
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Other than being charged to print them myself awesome and easy

Date of experience: November 5, 2016
Kiara P.
Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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A waste of time, money, and energy. I will not be a returning customer.

Date of experience: November 5, 2016
Florida
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Additional $$ fees
November 5, 2016

Additional fees are excessive, online payment + email delivery should be of benefit to both consumers & businesses, charges are excessive especially when you don't have to deal with customers 1 on 1

Date of experience: November 5, 2016
Washington
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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I am very unhappy with the exce$$ive fee$ charged. I purcha$ed two ticket$. To $ee O'Reilly and Miller at the Tacoma Dome $how. Next March. The ticket$ were priced at about $127.00 each ($254.00). I clicked the "Buy Now" and then learn there are an additional $76.00 $ervice fee and a $6.95 email ticket delivery fee. $o, the total co$t for two ticket$ wa$ $337.15 which included about $83.15 in $ervice and email fee$. I know I didn't have to complete the purcha$e once I $aw the fee$ but I promi$ed my wife we would $ee the $how. I completed the purcha$e knowing we were getting gouged anyway. Thi$ review i$ to let other$ know in advance that the $eat ticket price $hown on the web$ite i$ not the final price. Your final price will include outrageou$ fee$.

Date of experience: November 4, 2016
Connecticut
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I'm a first time user on this site and will definitely recommend or use again!

Date of experience: November 4, 2016
South Dakota
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I received my e-tickets promptly but was told by the venue box office that they may or may not accept my printed e-tickets at the show. Next time I will get tickets directly from the venue or Ticketmaster as those are the only tickets that are guaranteed.

Date of experience: November 4, 2016