Zigabid – A Ticket Revolution

This year, face value on tickets ran between $800 and $1200. But most people weren’t fortunate enough to purchase tickets at face. On the secondary market, prices range from $2500 to $15,000 per ticket.  The highest actual sale on Zigabid was over $5000 a ticket.

With that being said, prices are unlikely to drop until the day before the game, when resellers often feel pressured to sell quickly. Last year, the price of the game jumped significantly higher on the day of the game.  The Super Bowl is the most unpredictable of markets.

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard of Drake’s catchy club songs, like “The Motto,” where Drake chants “You only live once, that’s the motto – YOLO.” The Young Money crooner is set to begin the North American leg of his Club Paradise tour with on February 14th in Miami at the Bank United Center.  A$AP Rocky and Kendrick Lamar will join the Toronto-bred artist on tour. Tickets for Miami are already fetching a premium, while shows in the midwest are selling for close to box office price when dealing directly with the seller.

This week, tickets go on sale for the final five dates of the tour for Los Angeles, Fresno, San Jose, Tuscon and San Diego.

Back in December, Drake performed at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, CA, where tickets started out in the $125-$150 range, those were quickly bought up and tickets were selling consistently in the $250 range with the best seats selling for upwards of $450.

If you don’t want to trade an arm and a leg for tickets, make sure to find out when tickets for your desired show are going on sale.  Check out our “How To Buy Tickets” YouTube channel for tips on other artists and apply those tips towards purchasing your Drake tickets.

With ticket values going for well over face value, it can be easy to overpay. Read our blog post, “Face Value: Does it really matter,” to refresh your memory. Also, if you’re looking for tickets on Craigslist, beware when paying cash.

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The NBA is finally coming back.  Over the next several months Staples Center will be the basketball Mecca for Laker fans, Clipper fans, and the Angeleno transplants coming out to see their visiting hometown teams.  If seeking out tickets for specific seats it helps to know the Staples Center and its layout.  From our years of selling Lakers season tickets as well as going to games, we’ve got the insight you need.

Fancy Shmancy Seats:
Like a little luxury to go with your game watching experience?  The Premier section is for you.  Enjoy slightly larger seats for extra comfort and waitress service.  The section is located just above the 100 level and gives you an elevated, yet still close to the game experience.  If you find yourself in the lettered rows of the 100 level section, these are located just a couple rows from the court and will get you a few premiums as well.

Prime Court View:
Anywhere near center court will offer you a good view of the entire court.  You’ll find prices to be exceptionally higher on certain rows when looking for tickets.  Rows 4-6 in sections 101 and 111 give you the best possible view of the game and are sought after by many buyers.

The Best Game Experience:
If you want the best insight on the game, seat yourself in the lettered rows of section 119 or 102.  These sections are right behind the player benches.  From here you can listen in on every time out and catch all the back and forth between the referees, players, and coaches.  You’ll be able to tell your friends the next day exactly what Kobe said to get that “T”.

Greatest Lower Level Value:
Working on a budget and want to sit in the lower level, the 200 section seats are the way to go.  These are located at the ends, behind the baskets, and have the lowest face value for the level.  While the seats may not be a prime court view, you’ll still be low and close enough to the action.

Upper Level Seating:
If you typically don’t mind upper level seating, but have never been to Staples Center it’s best to know these seats are more “upper” than your typical “upper” level. Compared to an arena like our neighbor the Honda Center which has one level of luxury boxes and 4 rows of club seating, Staples Center boasts 3 levels of luxury boxes and 12 rows of club seating.  It’s not a spot you want to end up if you’re deathly afraid of heights.

Now you know where to go and what you’ll get.  All that’s left is to negotiate your ticket price!

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Just spotted this on Craigslist:

Becareful, we bought tickets twice now. Both shows our tickets were HARD tickets, but they wanted cash. I checked ID, wrote down license plate. etc…. I went back to the guys work and he doesn’t even work there. I am out $2000 over the last two nights.

Use Paypal or a credit card. Don’t get burned on here or out front of the venue. WARNING FAKE JAY-Z KANYE tickets don’t pay cash Watch the Throne live and not later on a dvd! Like I need too

they had a ticketmaster receipt….. but tickets were bought with a stole credit card and thus voided before I got to the show.

STOP PAYING there thiefs cash. Everyone takes paypal.

 If only they had sooner read our blog on Cash vs Credit on Craigslist.  The only thing we’d disagree on is paying with PayPal.  PayPal is the easiest way to get ripped off online.

It’s time once again for the Rose Bowl game and is one of the busiest times of the year for Zigabid.  The big game draws in customers old and new, both local and from the home states of the participating teams.  For many first time buyers, especially those unfamiliar with the Rose Bowl, deciding on a seat can be difficult.  We’ve broken down the sections and rows at the Rose Bowl to help you decide what’s best to buy and what to stay away from.

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High or low, which row to go?
For many events and shows, a lot of people think the closer they are the better.  Such is not the case on the gridiron.  There’s 100-yards of field to follow the game on and being five rows from the field doesn’t really offer the best of full vantage points.  At the Rose Bowl, you’re better off sitting in the last 21 rows (rows 56-77) than the first 15 rows.  If you’re somewhere in the middle nine rows (rows 16-24), you’ll have a decent view.  Try looking into rows 46-55 which will give you a much improved view.  The prime cluster of sections at the Rose Bowl are rows 24 to 45.  That is where you really want to sit for the best experience.  Don’t even give a thought to the lettered rows.  Lettered row seats are flat on the ground where you can expect to see camera men running back and forth in front of you.  Sure, you might see a great play if you’re in the end zone, but you’ll barely see the rest of the field.  From the sidelines, your view will be no better than what players see from the bench. You’re likely to find us selling those to mortal enemies or customers we’d rather not see come back!

Good Rows: 15-25, 56-77
Better Rows: 46-55
Best Rows: 25-45
Don’t Even Consider Rows: 1-15, Lettered Rows

You’ve found your row, now what’s the best section?
Sure, you know what rows you’re shopping for and definitely know which school’s side you’ll be on, but which section do you pick?  It’s pretty simple, just start at the 50-yard line and make your way out from there.  Being dead center gives you a full, equal view of the field.  At the Rose Bowl, you’ll find the center sections are 4 and 5 (on the Pac 12 side) and 18 and 19 (on the Big 10 side).  If you end up just left or right of center in sections 16/17, 20/21, 2/3, or 6/7, don’t fret as you’ll still have a better view than other folks at the stadium.  From here, you’re left with the corner end zones (sections 14/15, 22/23, 8/9, and 1/28) and the dead end zones (sections 10-13 and 24-27).  They’re not the best of sections, but you’re better off in any of the corner sections over the end sections.  Sitting in the end zone is better than no seat if seeing the whole field isn’t a huge concern.

One other thing to keep in mind with the Rose Bowl seating is seats vs. benches.  If you sit anywhere between sections 1-8 or 15-22, you’ll find yourself in a comfortable seat with a back to lean on.  Any other section and you’ll find yourself on a cold bench, but at least you’re in sunny Southern California away from the bitter cold of the Midwest and the like.

Good Sections: 16/17, 20/21, 2/3, 6/7
Best Sections: 18/19, 4/5
Corner End Zone Sections: 8/9, 14/15, 22/23, & 1/28
Just Happy to be There End Zone Sections: 10-13, 24-27

For an historic bowl game like the Rose Bowl, tickets will always be in demand on the secondary market.  It’s good to have some knowledge what you’re getting into when shopping around for tickets.  Hopefully after reading this article, you’ll be armed with the information to find exactly what you’re looking for.

Now what are you waiting for, start negotiating your ticket price now!

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With the arrival of winter season, fun-lovers begin the countdown for the sale of Sports event tickets, music events in US tickets, or music events in Canada. Some manage to book their tickets on time, while some rely on last-minute purchases. I would fall under the latter squad of people until I had missed out on Winter Games last year, just for waiting for the prices to come down. I learnt my lesson, and went on to surf the Web to single out a website which would allow me to reserve tickets at the prices I could afford. That was when I stumbled upon Zigabid.

Zigabid is a ticket bid website where buying hard-to-find tickets for sold out events is possible. This is because it allows individuals to sell tickets they don’t need any longer, for whatever reasons, unlike many secondary ticket selling networks. Moreover it catalyzes the process of ticket-price negotiation between buyers and sellers by allowing both parties to directly contact and negotiate the price. This increases the chances of settling a great deal for both parties. Also, people searching for last-minute tickets are likely to be served as well, for Zigabid keeps getting inventory till the event begins.

Brokers/Individual Sellers dealing with Zigabid are bound to make sure that buyers get their tickets on time. To avoid ticket-delivery problems especially when the event is just a few hours away, brokers make alternative arrangements and often meet buyers outside the venue. I had order last-minute tickets to Lady Gaga’s concert in Miami, and was very pleased to see the seller with my tickets outside the venue.

It suffices to say that music, art, entertainment, and sports have gotten into the lives of millions in the United States. Whether you are crazy about Martial Arts, winter games, soulful music, or theatrical presentations, December brings the very best of sports and entertainment for you! If you want to catch your favorite artists or players performing in your region then you’ll be glad to check out Zigabid; it has everything you look for.

Zigabid is a trusted ticket-selling network to get a crack on the best tickets to the much-awaited events like UFC, Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl, and Canada Cup of Curling, 311, Janet Jackson, Alice Cooper, Brand New Band, Chris Cornell, and other concerts. Visit the network to get event information and book tickets today!

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To begin with, my friends and I buy and sell tickets often and we must say that we have had great experiences with Zigabid.com. In the past, we tried buying and selling tickets from websites like Onlineseats, StubHub, and RazorGator. However, I think Zigabid.com beats the rest for the great service they offer their customers. It’s an easy to use website with far superior customer service then rest of the competition. Let me tell you how!

First, Zigabid customer service is REAL; there is somebody who actually picks up the phone and answer emails in a timely manner.

Second, Zigabid allows buyers to interact and negotiate ticket prices with sellers directly, the only site that allows this. Fees for buyers and sellers are lower than most of the other ticket sites out there. You can easily check that out for yourself with a quick price comparison.

Third, Zigabid serves both buyers and sellers and therefore has access to the largest ticket inventory on the internet. This means that fans looking to buy tickets are sure to get a huge selection of seats and events when they check Zigabid.com.

Fourth, I like Zigabid because it’s easy to buy or sell from/through them. I was rather annoyed that RazorGator had a maze for users to go through in order to find the total price. I started off by selecting the Buy Ticket button so as to check out RazorGator’s service fee. They navigated me to a webpage which confirmed the ticket I needed. Then they took me to another webpage where I was asked to put in my e-mail address. Then they took me to yet another webpage I had to get past (I don’t remember why). THEN there was ANOTHER webpage that displayed billing information but still no total price.

Around there, I gave up in annoyance and navigated to Zigabid. To my surprise, their website simply loaded a single webpage right after I clicked on a Buy Tickets button. This made finding total price including service fee and shipping costs easy and time saving.

Fifth, the reliable service of Zigabid makes sure tickets are valid, and they have been shipped and delivered on time. Also unlike many popular secondary marketplaces that never allow buyers to contact brokers, Zigabid invites both buyers and sellers to negotiate the price and make the best deal (including ticket guarantee). This means that a buyer is less likely to be stuck with a “Big Bill” from a ticket broker.

Okay, I’m almost done… But, before concluding my experience, I need to mention that Zigabid, Stubhub, RazorGator, OnlineSeats, and so on are all secondary ticket marketplaces. They act as host sellers who RESELL tickets that they have earlier got from first-hand sources (Box office, Ticketmaster, etc). I strongly recommend Zigabid because it facilitates a direct interaction between sellers and consumers. This means that ticket prices for events on Zigabid are likely to go down as closer to events. That’s because ticket brokers are thousand miles away from the actual venue, and when the event nears, they are ready to sell tickets even at prices below their face value just to get their investment back. Whereas ticket reselling sites like GoTickets, StubHub, and TicketsNow can never fulfill their claims of selling tickets at low prices mainly because they allow everyday men to sell their tickets. These people sell tickets with huge markups due to the fact that they are often willing to attend the events themselves (unlike brokers who never have intentions of attending events) if tickets aren’t sold.

So, to sell and buy a ticket in a secure environment, always turn to Zigabid. They’re safe, reliable, and I would recommend them to anyone (whether a ticket broker or a buyer looking for a ticket).

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Almost three years after their last major tour, Radiohead have announced their first US tour dates for 2012.  This is also the bands first extensive tour since the release of their eighth studio album The Kings of Limbs last February.  Rumors are also circulating of the band working on new recordings before the tour, so expect a heavy dose of new material or exclusive first time performances.

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I’ve used Zigabid.com, an awesome lot to get tickets to events, after using Ticket City and StubHub for a while. Well, TicketsNow and StubHub had better be scared as Zigabid breaks the ice of monopoly.

I hadn’t actually thought of trying to go to Teen Choice Awards 2011 until the morning of the event when my wife suggested that I try to grab tickets and take my nephews and nieces who came from Leicester, England the night before. I’ve used Zigabid before so I quickly logged on to their site. I hadn’t seen the hassle-free network that allowed me to quickly figure out the seating options available and range of ticket prices (thanks for saving me from the pain of clicking back and forth).

Within just three clicks for billing, order review, and order confirmation later I had purchased 4 seats to the event about 7 rows up behind the pit. Zigabid has ticket pick-up agents near many major venues, or they use a temporary space outside the venue to distribute tickets that are bought too close to event time and can’t be delivered to recipient on time.

I, along with the relatives, arrived at the venue where the seller, Denis Wough, had delivered our tickets. Denis told his buddies couldn’t make to the event for being called for some volunteer work, and he found no other way to get his investment back but by reselling these tickets. He sold tickets at the face value. We were darn happy to get them without experiencing any annoyance unlike a huge group of people waiting in long queues and hoping to find any tickets at the venue.

I ran into a few others were picking up their tickets from Zigabid agents too. This is when I realized that Zigabid, without a doubt, has figured out how to deal with a huge volume of fans descending on Box Offices and attempt to collect their pre-ordered tickets.

Ten minutes later, we were in our seats and dazzled with the energy of the soon-to-begin Teen Choice Awards. We had an exhilarating experience there, and I can still cherish good times we have had… tons of thanks to Zigabid!

Buying tickets from any website may not be worthy of mention, but it shapes up the entire experience one expects from the event. I use Zigabid.com because I always hear and read great things about them from friends and consumers who have used the place for buying and selling of tickets. Hands down, the best thing about it is that it offers much lower prices than Onlineseats, Vivid Seats, and Stubhub. Sometimes, I’ve saved the entire markup, bought the tickets at face value, and paid the lowest service fee by going to Zigabid.com. All the service fees ended up making my order CHEAPER at Zigabid. Check out their website and find it out for yourself!

The other good thing about the company is their customer service – five stars! One time, one of my office colleagues was unlucky enough to have a ticket broker sent him tickets to the wrong event. He was losing his hope that he wouldn’t be able to see his favorite show, but then I told him about Zigabid. They got my friend upgraded seats, and he ended up getting the best view for less than he paid to the other company. That sounded pretty impressive to me as hardly there are few companies which take the extra initiative for their customers. This made me feel that I can trust Zigabid.com with my money; they have a ticket guarantee as well.

I hope the Company (Zigabid) will keep winning customers with exceptional offerings, and they will always make it just this easy to sell and buy tickets.

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