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If you’ve ever had to sell tickets to a concert, you know the frustration: you list them on a resale site, a friend or fellow fan wants to buy them, and the platform still takes a fat commission from you. It’s your ticket. It’s your buyer. Why should a middleman take a cut? That’s exactly ... <a title="Sell Tickets Commission-Free to Friends with TickPick’s FanLink" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/sell-tickets-commission-free-with-tickpicks-fanlink/" aria-label="Read more about Sell Tickets Commission-Free to Friends with TickPick’s FanLink">Read more</a>

This blog will tell you everything you need to know about Gametime promo codes. Gametime is one of the fastest-growing secondary ticket websites, positioning itself as fans’ go-to source for last-minute sports, concert, and theater tickets. In recent years, they have emerged as a player in the ticketing industry, directing their marketing efforts toward a ... <a title="Gametime Discount Codes and Promo Codes (May 2026)" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/gametime-discount-codes-and-promo-codes/" aria-label="Read more about Gametime Discount Codes and Promo Codes (May 2026)">Read more</a>

As a fan of live events, such as sports, concerts, and theater, I grew up using StubHub. As a frequent user, I always thought that they should offer StubHub fan codes to loyal buyers. However, after examining the savings that can be achieved using a StubHub coupon code or fan codes on concert tickets, sports ... <a title="StubHub Discount Codes and Promo Codes (May 2026)" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/stubhub-fan-codes/" aria-label="Read more about StubHub Discount Codes and Promo Codes (May 2026)">Read more</a>

VividSeats is one of the earliest ticket resale platforms available. It’s the second-biggest ticket resale site by annual sales (behind StubHub). They are a legitimate company that makes a large volume of sales due to their long history in the ticketing business. But they have roughly the same ticket inventory for ticket brokers as all ... <a title="Vivid Seats Discount Codes and Promo Codes (May 2026)" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/vivid-seats-discount-codes-and-promo-codes/" aria-label="Read more about Vivid Seats Discount Codes and Promo Codes (May 2026)">Read more</a>

Are you an avid podcast listener? If so, you’ve more than likely heard about SeatGeek by now. They’re a secondary ticketing site in the same vein as StubHub, except they market themselves as an aggregator of ticket listings from hundreds of smaller websites.  This isn’t entirely true anymore, as they host listings for ticket brokers, just ... <a title="SeatGeek Discount Codes and Promo Codes (May 2026)" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/seatgeek-promo-codes-and-coupon-codes/" aria-label="Read more about SeatGeek Discount Codes and Promo Codes (May 2026)">Read more</a>

In 2010, ticketing giant Ticketmaster merged with Live Nation to form Live Nation Entertainment Inc., becoming the largest primary vendor to live event venues nationwide. In other words, many venues use Live Nation to sell their tickets. This includes major stadiums, arenas, theaters, and more, selling sports, concert, and theater tickets through Live Nation. However, ... <a title="Live Nation Discount and Promo Codes (May 2026)" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/live-nation-discount-and-promo-codes/" aria-label="Read more about Live Nation Discount and Promo Codes (May 2026)">Read more</a>

Ticketmaster is the primary vendor for most live event venues nationwide. This means that most major stadiums, arenas, theaters, and more sell their sports, concert, and theater tickets using Ticketmaster’s platform. This is why you’ll often see their company name and logo on the PDF or mobile QR tickets you scan to gain entry at ... <a title="Ticketmaster Discount Codes & Promo Codes (May 2026)" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/ticketmaster-discounts-and-coupon-codes/" aria-label="Read more about Ticketmaster Discount Codes & Promo Codes (May 2026)">Read more</a>

We’ve all been there. You’re looking to buy concert tickets, game tickets, or theater tickets from a ticket site and find a price that’s right for you. You then go through the checkout process and enter your credit card information to secure those seats. However, you’re left feeling frustrated when you see the price has ... <a title="How to Buy Live Event Tickets Without Hidden Fees" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/how-to-get-tickets-with-no-service-fees/" aria-label="Read more about How to Buy Live Event Tickets Without Hidden Fees">Read more</a>

TL;DR When you’re on the hunt for the best ticketing platform for paid events online, look for one that combines a simple setup with built-in ticketing features. The right platform should make it easy to create an event, sell tickets, and manage attendees without extra steps. Many platforms now offer end-to-end tools, including event pages ... <a title="What’s the Best Platform for Hosting Paid Events Online?" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/best-platform-for-paid-events-online/" aria-label="Read more about What’s the Best Platform for Hosting Paid Events Online?">Read more</a>

TL;DR If you’re searching for the best mobile ticket scanning experience, look for a platform that prioritizes speed, accuracy, and ease of use — like TickPick. Many modern ticketing apps allow instant validation of tickets via QR codes or barcodes, which helps reduce errors and prevent duplicate entries. The TickPick app can streamline the entire ... <a title="What’s the Best Platform for Mobile Ticket Scanning at Events?" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/best-mobile-ticket-scanning-app/" aria-label="Read more about What’s the Best Platform for Mobile Ticket Scanning at Events?">Read more</a>

We get it. You found the perfect seats, added them to your cart, and then watched the price jump 20–30% at checkout. Service fees on ticketing sites have become one of the most frustrating parts of attending a live event. And in 2026, most major platforms still tack them on. But not all of them. ... <a title="Best Ticket Sites With No Service Fees" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/best-ticket-sites-with-no-service-fees/" aria-label="Read more about Best Ticket Sites With No Service Fees">Read more</a>

When it comes to buying tickets for concerts, sports games, theater, and other live events, Ticketmaster has long dominated the market. However, rising service fees, limited transparency, and checkout surprises have left many fans searching for better alternatives. Whether you’re looking for affordable tickets with transparent pricing or seeking a more customer-centric approach to ticket ... <a title="The Best Ticketmaster Alternatives: Where to Find Affordable Tickets with No Hidden Fees" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/the-best-ticketmaster-alternatives/" aria-label="Read more about The Best Ticketmaster Alternatives: Where to Find Affordable Tickets with No Hidden Fees">Read more</a>

For the second year in a row, TickPick has released its annual Bobblehead Report — a full breakdown of every MLB bobblehead giveaway this season and what it actually costs fans to get their hands on one. Using MLB ticket get-in prices from the secondary market as a baseline, the report ranks all 179 bobblehead ... <a title="179 Bobbleheads, One Report: TickPick Ranks Every MLB Giveaway of 2026" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/the-cost-of-mlb-bobbleheads-tickpicks-bobblehead-report/" aria-label="Read more about 179 Bobbleheads, One Report: TickPick Ranks Every MLB Giveaway of 2026">Read more</a>

StubHub’s fees are more confusing than ever. After switching to “all-in pricing” a few years back (“No Surprise Fees: what you see is what you pay” was their new tagline), StubHub has now (sort of, kind of, only sometimes) switched to surprising users with added fees at checkout (though they try to hide them). What are ... <a title="Stubhub Fees - The Truth About Buyer and Seller Fees" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/stubhub-buyer-seller-fees/" aria-label="Read more about Stubhub Fees - The Truth About Buyer and Seller Fees">Read more</a>