How To Sell Concert Tickets

By: Spyder Collins

Break Studios Contributing Writer

Need to know how to sell concert tickets? You have several viable options when it comes to selling concert tickets, and this article will examine those options. Concerts are big business, especially for bands that are rocking. If you have concert tickets for one of those hot bands and want to know how to sell them, continue reading. Selling concert tickets can be tricky at times. If the tickets are a hot commodity, however, selling those tickets may be easier than you think. Being able to successfully sell concert tickets depends on a few variables. These include timing, when and where the concert is that you are trying to sell tickets for and even if you have a salesman’s spirit.

To sell concert tickets, you will need:

  • Concert tickets
  • A telephone
  • A computer
  • Internet access
  1. First, make sure you know when and where the concert is happening. This may seem silly, but you would be surprised at how often it is overlooked. Once you have the details you are ready to post your tickets for sale. Looking for places to sell your concert tickets is simpler than you may think. If you are looking for cash, then consider internet auction houses, newspaper classified ads or internet classifieds.
  2. If you are a bit bolder, you can try selling your tickets the night of the concert. Stand outside the venue and ask folks if they are interested. You can of course also hit up family and friends who may share your same interest in music. If money is not a concern, then consider the following.
  3. Most radio stations that play the music that will be played at the concert you have tickets for can assist. Try contacting radio stations; some will have ticket hotlines and others will hook you up with folks. The trick here is to set up a sale at face value, or even free to the prospective fellow rocker.
Posted on: Sep. 18, 2010