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The overall reputation of the company is significantly marred by numerous customer complaints regarding service reliability and transparency. Many users report frustrations with receiving incorrect tickets, unexpected charges, and inadequate customer support, often describing the service as untrustworthy and dismissive. While some customers have noted positive interactions with individual representatives, these instances are overshadowed by a pervasive sentiment of dissatisfaction and confusion throughout the purchasing process. The consistent issues with order confirmation and refund policies highlight a need for major improvements in customer service practices to enhance trust and user experience.
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So they let u buy tickets but will allow the tickets u bought to be sold out from under neath u for more money then they just say sorry n offer u worse seats as replacements that r more in line with whst u originally pay. Ex) I paid 119 each for seats in the lower section 115 while the seats around me were going for way more. So they just oops we lost ur ticket reservation n ohh no! They sold out from under u so sorry but we have worse seats to replace urs with hope ur not mad... $#*! VIVID SEATS!
Had trouble booking due to our physical vs. mailing address verification. Rida S. Was super helpful and explained the process, as well as booking for me instead of referring me back to booking via the website. She was personable and friendly and efficient, and gave me her personal extension for future bookings... very refreshing!
Vivid seats ripped me off for 840.00$
And didn't even care. There is a reason they are in a 7.5 million dollar law suit. Use a reputable company!
I would like to thank Richard he was very nice and knowledgeable of the products he was selling, patient, and explained the process of ticket seating and time of ticket delivery, my experience with Richard was great for me I would definitely return to Vivid Seats to purchase tickets in the future just because of this experience this is the first time I've ever purchased tickets online to a game and it was one of the best experience I could ever have expected I would definitely be using Vivid seats for my next purchase of online tickets
I purchased tickets 9 months prior to my event. When it came time to transfer my tickets it said another email accepted them. They had me try my other email because they said this is a common issue. After 5 days of no success I contacted ticket master who said someone else accepted my tickets. I contacted the event center who said they tickets are in someone else procession. Vivid seats will not refund my money or provide alternative tickets.
Representative Ed was so helpful and answered all of my questions patiently! Had a great purchase experience!
The email that I received which gave me a 10% discount on my ticket was not working, so I call the customer service number. Luckily, I was able to order over the phone and an employee (Arden L.) helped me get the discount. Thanks so much
I just spent $2700- for tickets and was assured that the price included event protection. (insurance) in case of inclement weather. MY order did not include event protection when it was emailed to me. I asked the agent Cymer, 3 times if it included event protection and he said yes. He knew what he was doing. FRAUD! Stay away. There was no mistaking what was requested, promised and NOT delivered.
My girlfriend is claustrophobic and doesn't like big crowds, especially being hemmed in to a seat in the middle of a row. I wanted tickets to see Santana on August 23rd at Credit One Stadium in Charleston. But the seats haven't been assigned/published and I didn't want to take a chance on not getting an end seat for Jennifer. I called the toll free number to Vividseats and was greeted by Chris Y. After some time of digging he couldn't find a specifically designated seat on the end of a row. Then, he suggested Section 6 had only 6 seats in the row; that chances are we'd get 2 seats on either end of the row. I was elated! He even saved me $25 off the website price! I purchased them immediately and can't wait to surprise my girlfriend! THANK YOU, CHRIS Y., for offering personal service in a very impersonal time!
Got charged $185.68 charge on my debit card which caused an overdraft fee from my bank. Looked on my account to verify that this was from VividSeats from my bank even shows vividseats transaction for the charge in my checking account. Called VividSeats customer service and they stated we didn't charge my account and that bank is wrong. I'm looking at my bank account and it shows vividseats charging my account. I figured out that this transaction must of came from reselling my Garth Brooks concert tickets (May 2020) in Cincinnati, OH due to concert being rescheduled due to Covid in 2020 since that is only ticket i bought from them in last 3 years. The concert just happened in May 2022 but now they want to charge me for a concert i didn't attend and i resold my tickets. Didn't even get an notice or email about Vividseats taking out money from my bank account. They just did what they wanted too. I will never use a third party ticket concert seller again because of this. This is a bunch of bullcrap. They overcharge for the concert tickets and you don't get much back even when you resell your tickets because they charge all those high price transaction fees when you buy tickets and resell. It is like double Whammie to your wallet.
Their tickets are priced fairly but Vivid will mark the sell up to much it makes the purchase not worth it. Also, notice the fees are per ticket and not a flat rate. It's east to miss that if you're moving too quickly.
I actually called twice and both people were very patient with my different requests and got me the exact tickets I wanted. Very easy process and very professional and polite sales staff.
Trying to buy tickets to a concert. NO JOY! Today when everything is "get it from the website" - where there are no real details, or wander through the maze of automated phone menus, talking with Vanessa was really a pleasure! She helped me find the seats I wanted and assisted me through the AXS app installation process. Very nice, very helpful. Thank you, Vanessa!
Ronald F. Took my call to purchase tickets to an out of town event a few months away. I've never used this sight before, and was a little leery how it all worked. It was an easy process, and Ronald was very patient with my many questions. Beware that ticket values are "face value", as service charge, tax, electronic fees, etc are added. BUT, they would be added anywhere you purchase tickets. I appreciated when I inquired about all the fees and final cost that he took the time to explain. Confirmation info was emailed as I was on the phone with him. The expected arrival of emailed tickets isn't until the day before the concert. This makes me a bit nervous... They also are not printable, BUT he told me several times that I must have my phone with me to attend the concert. First time for me purchasing/rendering tix this way, but I'm sure this is the norm with technology. I called on a Sunday afternoon on a holiday b/c I had a few questions while ordering online. I was surprised someone took the call, and not "call back during normal business hours". I was happy to purchase the tickets that day over the phone after all my questions were answered.
I spoke with a very nice lady named Meghan and I loved the experience. She directly answered my question and even gave me a small discount! We even had a little talk about the band and I felt very comfortable speaking with her. Ended up getting out tickets so I'll be ready to mosh! See ya soon Knotfest 2022!
In 2020 I purchased Chris Stapleton tickets. Now in 2022 they send my tickets by UPS to my old address. With zero warning. The first call to customer service. They notify me that there is plenty of time and rest assure that you will get your tickets. As the event near I get same response. 2 days prior they tell me they can send a QR code for tickets. 1 hour later they send an email that they can't send it and I will not get tickets or refund. This is after being on hold many times told the same bs. Rest assure you are guaranteed your ticket. Sure you could get lucky and not have an issue but do yourself a favor and don't risk using vivid seats. They have hidden fees that will mark up your tickets price. This is by far the worse experience I have had that cost me time, money, and created unneeded stress in high stress times. Pay more somewhere invest in security and your sanity. This place is a fraud and should be sued. If you own stock in this company sell asap. They won't be in business long with how they treat people.
Everything went smoothly.
Great service. Very friendly.
Was able to find my account and officiate my purchase with ease :)
Thanks Josue for your help and assurance when purchasing my tickets with you. Appreciated the quick help and everything went exactly how you said it would, also thanks for the email follow up as well.
-Lydia
I recently purchased Morgan Wallen tickets that included a fast pass for $350 per. They came with row and seat numbers in them. Upon arrival at the venue, I was informed that I had been defrauded, and received only fast passes. Two calls to customer service later, I have not been refunded. Vivid Seats took no responsibility for the fraud, and told me this was my fault for not reading more carefully.
Updated 6/16: I finally received and email stating that they did find a problem with my purchase, and they refunded my entire cost, and issued a $150 credit to my account. I am not sure how to account for this? Was it in response to the email I sent? I don't know, but I am happy with the outcome.
Answer: They are a site just to help scalpers. Don't trust their tickets!
Answer: That is a good concern because I never did and they won't give me my money back either
Vivid Seats is a full-service marketplace that facilitates transactions between fans looking to buy or resell tickets to their favorite sports, concerts, and theater events. We were founded on a passion for live events and a mission to improve and simplify the ticket-purchasing experience, which means we’re committed to helping you find tickets quickly and safely, so you can focus on what matters: enjoying your event.
Vivid Seats offers a premium shopping experience and the industry’s best ticket prices. Our superior relationships with trusted sellers give you an unmatched selection of tickets to the hottest and most exclusive events around the world. And we don’t stop there; we invest in technology to keep our costs low, and pass the savings on to you. Thanks to this commitment, our ticket prices average lower than those found on any other full-service marketplace.
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