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Viagogo Reviews Summary

The company's reputation is significantly marred by a consistent pattern of customer dissatisfaction, primarily due to issues related to ticket availability, inflated pricing, and inadequate customer service. Customers frequently report receiving invalid tickets, last-minute notifications, and a lack of effective support when seeking refunds or resolution. While some users may have had positive experiences, these are overshadowed by widespread claims of fraud and poor service. The overall sentiment reflects a strong caution against using the platform, highlighting a pressing need for improved transparency and customer support to rebuild trust.

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value
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shipping
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returns
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quality
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GB
1 review
6 helpful votes
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The saga continues
May 25, 2018
Updated review

I still haven't received a response to my complaint but yesterday was sent an automated email inviting me to again escalate my escalated complaint. I thought it was worth a try, so I went to escalate but guess what I can't. It's not possible to escalate an escalated escalation, so why tantalise me?
On a positive note I received another automated email today with a "Thank you for selling tickets on viagogo!" and which was signed off with a "Thank you for using viagogo!" which informed me that I should get paid 5 to 8 business days after the event takes place. Crossing my fingers!

Date of experience: May 25, 2018

Horrendous!
May 15, 2018
Previous review

I bought some tickets from Viagogo at an event at the Albert Hall before realising they were standing only tickets. So, (I was supposed to be going with someone who has a bad back who can't stand for long periods of time) I decided to sell them (losing £70). I was then told I had to wait for 3 months for my money back as they won't give me the money back until 8 business days after the event has passed to ensure "the buyer could successfully gain entry to the event using those tickets". Hang on a minute, these are the tickets I bought from you and never actually received? If they're fake surely that's not my problem? I've lost £70 (between the purchase and sale for what I think were poorly advertised seats (which were actually 'stands')) and have to wait 3 months for the £270? Why? So I complain. I receive no response after a month and am invited to escalate by an automated system. I escalate and a month later, guess what, I hear nothing and can escalate again... So I phone up. The automated phone service asks for my ticket number so I can be put through to customer service, I punch the number in and am then told by the automated service that they can't help and I am to go to their website - why, so I can escalate an escalated escalation? I cannot believe this is legal.
Their customer complaints resolver service is linked to Money Saving Expert - I'm surprised Martin Lewis would want to be connected with such a shoddy "service". So I'm still waiting for my money and hopefully - if I wasn't sold scam tickets by Viagogo - I should receive the money in mid June having sold them 12 March. Total scam.

Date of experience: May 15, 2018
Virginia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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This website is a scam. The service charge was more than a third the cost of the ticket - and the ticket price was also inflated! A friend got the same exact (general admission) concert tickets for $85 - I paid over $200. When I inquired, they claim that various sellers of tickets charge whatever they want over their site, so there is no oversight or concern for people purchasing tickets. The also falsely bait you by saying there are only a few tickets left!

This is basically a ticket scalping website. Wise advice would be to stay away from this organization! You're literally better off showing up at the venue on the night of the show and buying them from a street scalper. Unethical, untrustworthy organization - and after reading some of these other reviews, it was my bad to buy tickets through them. I will NEVER make that mistake again.

Date of experience: May 24, 2018
GB
1 review
2 helpful votes
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ROBBED
May 16, 2018

I purchased 2 tickets for the theatre and paid £152.88, thinking the high price was due to excellent seats. However received the tickets 4 days before show and noted that the street value of each ticket was £15 each. I was NOT informed when purchasing the tickets that I was paying 4 times more than original value. And it worked out that the seats were not that great. Absolutely disgusted and feel I have been scammed WILL NEVER USE THIS COMPANY AGAIN

Date of experience: May 16, 2018
Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I had a very bad experience with ordering tickets from Viagogo and would recommend avoiding this company when purchasing tickets to events. Not only were the tickets overpriced, but Viagogo made promises that werent kept.

I was in Buenos Aires for a week and purchased tickets to a fútbol event during that time. Unfortunately the weather was so bad the game was postponed. I was not able to make it to the rescheduled event because I was gone before that day. I contacted viagogo to help me with a refund or information on how to solve the issue, and over the phone I was told I would be able to get a refund if I kept the tickets safe and could send them in the mail to an address they would provide. I was quite happy with this response to find out later it was not true. When the new date was announced I asked how to go about the refund I was promised and Viagogos representatives completely dismissed it saying they do not provide refunds to postponed events. I understand the policy, but to tell me over the phone I would be reimbursed for very expensive tickets and not grant it is extremely unprofessional.

I had also met a local in Buenos Aires and told her about the game, the tickets, and everything that was going on. She informed me that the tickets I had purchased from Viagogo were ridiculously over priced. I paid $150 American for two tickets to the Racing Club vs Arsenal fútbol event in a cheap seating area, when in reality the most anyone should pay for the same seats is about $40 American.

I want to share this experience with you and warn people about purchasing tickets through this website and company. They arent professional and you can definitely go about getting event tickets in other ways.

Date of experience: May 15, 2018
Georgia
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Bought Frightened Rabbit tickets for June 1 in Glasgow and the lead singer died right after I bought the tickets. Viagogo won't refund the ticket price, instead advises me to RESELL THE TICKETS. For a show that has lost the lead singer.

What a piece of S**t company.

Date of experience: May 14, 2018
Portugal
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Fake tickets
May 12, 2018

The security officers at the Eurovision event stated the expensive front section tickets were fake. They took copies for forwarding to the local police. All the other many people refused entry also had Viagogo tickets.

Date of experience: May 12, 2018
Germany
1 review
0 helpful votes
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This company has mislead tricked and deceived many. Join the facebook group VICTIMS OF VIAGOGO to get support from over 5k unhappy customers.
At no point in time on their website do they mention the face value of the ticket, they ad hidden fees, AND the claim guarantee on delivery (which you only find out via email receipt once PAID) is 3 days before event!
What company that runs a ticket

Date of experience: May 9, 2018
Spain
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Be very wary of this website. I would not trust Viagogo and will never purchase tickets though them again. I bought two tickets to the Ben Harper show in Madrid. The face value of the tickets should have been 35euros. When the final transaction went through I was charged 169 euros. They claim that these are fees which are clearly stipulated with purchase which is not true at all. There is absolutely no way to get a hold of them as their website runs you around to frequently asked questions and always states no refunds given. This is obviously something they are aware of as they are clearly ripping people off. DO NOT BUY FROM THEM!

Date of experience: May 6, 2018
Hong Kong
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I purchased tickets which I was led to believe would be Category 3 tickets, but ended up being Category 5 tickets. I ended up paying double face value for tickets I didn't want. Company refused to amend the error or refund my tickets. Terrible customer service and a total sham of a company.

Date of experience: May 4, 2018
GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Ripped off
May 2, 2018

Complete bunch of crooks, sold me children's tickets, but didn't advise me of this until I had paid. Face value for three tickets, total £45.00. Paid over £200.00 for tickets I cannot use. DO NOT USE THIS SITE on ANY ACCOUNT. Its a complete rip off.

Date of experience: May 2, 2018
Wisconsin
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Led to believe I was paying one price, click submit payment and have an extra $60 added to the bill. Took funds from my debit card instantly. No contact information should tell you something. I fell victim to this scam as many others. Try the site of the event you want to attend... it will always lead you to the official ticket purchase site. NO REFUNDS, NO CANCELLATION, NO CONTACT INFO!

Date of experience: May 2, 2018
GB
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Dire site, please dont use, charged double the price of the original ticket which does not show until you confirm purchase, then refuse to refund you.

Date of experience: May 2, 2018
GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Ripped off by viagogo
April 28, 2018

They hid the true cost of tickets until the final/payment screen. Their booking platform malfunctioned and confirmed my purchase without me pressing the confirmation button. They use a pressure selling strategy by using a timer on your purchase activity. The reject any point the customer raises and refuse to reimburse - relying on the fine print of their T&Cs. Dont touch them with a barge pole!

Date of experience: April 27, 2018
New Zealand
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Tickets ordered, tickets arrive and are R18 restricted - can't be used by the 16 year old that they were purchased for. Wondering if we'd pressed the wrong button tried again and same thing happened,

Complained to ViaGogo and they said not interested, resell them, so they aren't going to fix the underlying problem and they expect us to be out of pocket for their error.

Don't touch them with a barge pole

Date of experience: April 24, 2018
Illinois
1 review
2 helpful votes
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VIAGOGO IS A RIP OFF
April 22, 2018

TOTAL RIP OFF - DO NOT EVER USE. WITH EXTRA FEES AND CHARGES YOU PAY 3 TIMES WHAT THE TICKETS COST. THIS SITE SHOULD BE SHUT DOWN

Date of experience: April 21, 2018
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Do not buy from them
April 21, 2018

They add a bunch a charges at the end and you can't review your order before it goes through. Forget about talking to anyone in person.
Stay away!

Date of experience: April 21, 2018
Washington
1 review
1 helpful vote
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They are scamers
April 20, 2018

It is the worse site that I have seem in my life. They charged me an extra $ 50 at very end of my purchase, and I couldn't cancel it. ( service fee)

Date of experience: April 20, 2018
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Money Grubbers
April 18, 2018

This company will tack on an extra 26$ at the very end of you purchase, during a 6 minute time limit, as a "service fee" for the "quality service they provide." They are just trying to get extra money out of you using psychology. There's no need to do that! They could add the price of whatever service that they charge in with the ticket instead of being shady conniving liars and fooling you into paying more than you agreed. $#*! them never using their site again don't make the same mistake. They are con artists stay away.

Date of experience: April 18, 2018
GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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These guys are con merchants. I'll pay at least double the ticket value and you dont see all the add-ons until the last minute.

Date of experience: April 18, 2018
GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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My husband bought tickets as a gift, from the company at the top of the list online... which is Viagogo. Never heard of them... and wish I never had. We paid a fortune almost £400 for tickets that arrived 2 days before the show... with another persons name on... but they are not the seats we paid for and do not have the VIP entry we bought. So stressful and this company are not interested in any communication. Just never use them. They should be banned!

Date of experience: April 17, 2018

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