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StubHub's reputation is marred by significant customer dissatisfaction, primarily stemming from poor customer service and unresolved issues regarding ticket validity and delivery. Many customers report frustrating experiences with delayed ticket arrivals, inadequate support, and unexpected fees, leading to feelings of being misled or scammed. While some users have had positive interactions, particularly regarding refunds for canceled events, these experiences are overshadowed by the recurring themes of service delays and a lack of accountability. Overall, customers express a strong caution against using the platform, suggesting a need for substantial improvements in transparency and support.
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We bought tickets to a concert, spent good money to make sure we had good seats, 3 days before the concert, when wewe couldnt download our tickets, we called stub hub & they told us we had NO tickets because the original purchaser, never actually bought the tickets in the first place, now our only chouce is to miss the concert, or get crappy tickets, wouldn't one think stub hub would mm ake sure they were legitimate tickets before reselling them. Poor way to run a buisness
I bought seven tickets to see the Toronto Blue Jays. Then I spent hours correcting Stubhub mistakes. They completely screwed up my purchase. It
Disappointed me and my friends. I will never use StubHub again.
They got the day wrong. They tried to tell me it was my mistake, though it was
A phone purchase. Then they tried to charge me more than double the price
For the day I wanted. The only thing they got right was the refund.
Incompetent bunglers, verging on fraud.
Sincerely
David in Ottawa, Canada
I was an unfortunate recipient of a double sold ticket from a vendor to a Willie Nelson show! When I contacted Stubhub about it they swiftly ddi an investigation and refunded my money. I could complain that I was inconvenienced, but so was Stubbub. They are not at fault because some creep took my money... They actually got stiffed too. They gave my money back! THANKS FOR GREAT BUSINESS INTEGRITY!
StubHub is a fan to fan marketplace which means they don't own the tickets. Unlike Ticketmaster, they don't own the tickets they only provide a safe place to sell or buy tickets and you need to understand that. When you have done something on your own to make your ticket invalid and then you call in and wanna abuse the agent because they can't do anything it really sucks because they don't own the tickets. Why must they correct YOUR mistake? If StubHub has made an error, they will work their hardest to correct it. If you bought tickets and the order was cancelled they automatically start looking for better tickets for you. Don't give the company a bad name just because you came in with some ridiculous $#*! that not even God himself could fix. All of you with the bad reviews I've read are absolute $#*!. Anyone reading this take my advice: STUUBHUB IS A GREAT PLACE TO BUY AND SELL TICKETS. YOU'RE ALWAYS PROTECTED BY THEIR FANPROTECT GUARANTEE. READ THE FINE PRINTS FIRST AND STOP MAKING PEOPLE'S LIVES HELL WHEN YOU CALL OR CHAT IN WITH YOUR NONSENSE!
After reading the reviews, I was worried whether the concert tickets that I bought were legitimate. The concert that I went to was a smaller scale concert, so that could be factor in helping you decide whether you want to use StubHub. I paid $35 for seats that would have costed me $100 each! It worked out and I got to enjoy the concert :)
I bought tickets from stub hub the day before the Selena Gomez concert and paid $200 a piece for them. I printed them off and then the next morning I got a call saying the tickets had been double sold to someone else and that I needed to pick some different one... what was left. Needless to say I was pretty mad. I spoke to a gentleman that put me on hold for 15 minutes while he looked to see what else was available. In the end I was given the choice to take tickets that were right next to the stage in the lower row. The tickets online were $300 each. So stub hub turned something that was really bad into something great and my kids got to see their first concert, with one of their favorite musicians, and had an unforgettable night!
I went on Stub Hub and bought tickets for a St. Louis Blue's hockey game. They were not delivered to my email. I called them and spoke with a representative who confirmed the order and said they would be emailed right over. They lost our order after receiving confirmation. I called back and they said they're automated system made a mistake. The tickets were sold to someone else in this process. We ended up in standing room only having to buy tickets at the stadium. Worst experience ever. DON'T USE STUB HUB!
Purchased tickets 3 months ago for concert tickets that I was told would be upload for downloading 2 days before the event... The day is here and no tickets. I called and the Rep says that my order number was under some one elses name and that this event had already passed and that it was in Canada... Also the rep continously asked for my credit card info to verify my acct... I would not do it., They went on to say that the couldnt pull up my acct with my email or none of the info that I used in the begginning... SCAMMING soooo I got angry the REP placed me on hold about 5 times coming back with same excuse that he needed my card number... I still wouldnt do it... I finally hung up after being placed on hold for the fifth time, then a supervisor (supposenly)called back saying that the seller has until a certain time to upload the tickets... still no tickets... no refund... These people are SCAMMERS please people dont let this be you!
Bought tickets to a college football game last year They were the downloadable type Got to the gate was denied entry. Somebody had already used the tickets! I had to watch from a bar nearby real bad bummer!
WILL NEVER USE THIS COMPANY AGAIN! Buyer beware! I purchased 4 tickets for the price of $500 each. Assured by Stubhub rep that the seats were close to the stage. Received seats so high in the balcony we needed oxygen and on very fine print stated "ticket price $150". Yep, someone made a $1,399 profit. No recourse by Stubhub except $300 coupon on future purchases. Really!? I understand doing business, but I was CHEATED! I will have no future purchases with this company and I suggest the same for other consumers. NEGATIVE FEEDBACK!
Really impressed with the customer service of stub hub, I ordered concert tickets about a week before the event and when UPS lost them in the mail, stub hub credited my account so that I could immediately purchase another set of tickets for instant download. Thanks StubHub!
I sold 4 tickets on Stub hub in Uk. When it came to payment they used every delay tactic they could to keep my money.
I have a verified PayPal account, they would not recognise. The customer service is absolutely shocking. Refused to allow me to speak to the complaints department or manager. Had to revert to the consumer complaints Websight! It is still ongoing.!
We need to seriously avoid this company.
I just got back from vegas and had to write a review. I bought 1 ticket to see Guns and Roses at T-Mobile. My friend and daughter had seats in section 8 row K seats 1&2. I found one seat in this same section and row seat 10, hopeful someone may let me slide down to sit with my friend. That day I received a message saying they noticed the person selling the ticket made an error (She had a ticket for Saturdays show and I had bought for Friday's show). They said they replaced with a valid ticket for that Friday and upgraded me for free. I wasn't happy, I didn't want to sit by myself. This show was slim pickings, and I didn't want to sit in some random seat. I went online and realized this seat was right night to the stage, best seat in the house as far as I could see. I called them, they offered me many other options that were all acceptable. I could get a full refund, my ticket cost $500 this ticket was reselling at $1500+. I could re sell the ticket they gave me and they would waive the resell fee or I could enjoy the seat maybe trade someone by my friend.
I went, checked out this seat and FOUND NEW FRIENDS! It was the best seat ever I wish I could upload a video- BEST experience ever, and LOVE T MOBILE arena too! I felt they went above and beyond. It wasn't there "fault" the lady reselling did the wrong date, and thank god there system was on it, how horrible for me to have gone all the way there to find this out- this review may have been different. I only went to Vegas for this show and the priceless experience, so I'm unsure they would've made me happy in that event.
This was my first time getting tickets this way. I usually get from ticket master/ direct- this show sold out 10 minutes after going on sale.
I received fake tickets to Iron Maiden for my birthday. Customer service is horrible and does not care. Guarantee my $#*!. They just take a cut and do not actually own the tickets so people are free to sell you fake tickets. Do not buy from StubHub. You have been warned.
If you have problems they will only offer a credit to buy the same tickets at a HIGHER PRICE! BAIT AND SWITCH SCAM! WATCH OUT! FANPROTECT GUARANTEE IS A JOKE!
Extremely greedy company. There are other ticket resale sites that you can buy from for less.
They sell you tickets get all your info. Then a day later they tell you oh those tickets are not available you wait 4-5 buisness day for your 2094. 00 dls and this is on a Friday. Worst service ever!
StubHub isn't like ticketmaster so stop thinking of it as so. It's beneficial to both the person looking to sell tickets and the person that needs tickets. There are disclaimers am over the site explaining ho w it works. If you are stupid enough to spend money on something without understanding what you're doing, that's your own fault.
I have never used this site but they somehow got my debit card information and made unauthorized transactions adding up to close to $1,300.00!
Luckily they didn't get to keep any money after only one small charge went through for under $20 since I keep my checking account always at a low amount intentionally but they tried for much much more.
Stay away from this site, they will STEAL YOUR INFORMATION!
Also I know someone who was sold fake tickets to a show through this and wasn't able to get in until they repurchased new tickets.
Don't buy your tickets through this site!
Stubhub's sales pitch has always been you pay what you see... well that's all gone now. I see they have starting charging huge service fees. They are no better than Ticketmaster now. Definitely won't be using them.
Answer: That's my assumption. Some other people on this site might be able to answer that from actual experience.
Answer: They sell tickets they do not actually have yet. They started selling tickets for a Garth Brooks concert in Salt Lake City before tickets even went on sale. They have no way of knowing if they will actually get tickets to fulfill orders, and just cancel the order the day before the event if they don't have the tickets. Its pretty much a gamble with Stub Hub if you will get your tickets or not.
Answer: Stub hub only does resales so they can rip off the seller as well as the buyer
Answer: Hello Gisela! We aren't able to have you sell will call as an ID will need to be presented for pick up. Hope this helps!
Answer: Hi Rachael, If you purchase a ticket labeled as Instant Download you will receive your ticket as soon as you order. If you purchase a mobile ticket or electronic download then you will be notified when your ticket is ready. Which would be no later than the date advised when you purchase. It is very rare to not have your ticket prior to the day of event. There are only a select few shows that require ticket delivery day of event. I hope this helps and we are here to assist if you have any additional questions!
StubHub is a secondary marketplace for the buying and selling of concert tickets, sports tickets, theater tickets and just about any other kind of live event ticket you can imagine. StubHub is based in San Francisco and is owned by eBay.

