Tips to find cheap Taylor Swift concert tickets
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is here! Many are still looking for tickets at an affordable price point. Here are a few tips on how to find some and avoid scams.
Taylor Swift has reached the halfway point in her Eras Tour, with many fans still desperate to get their hands on tickets for the remaining shows.
Be aware of scams
Upon the release of tickets by Ticketmaster, the exorbitant prices prevented several individuals from obtaining them, while others missed out due to the overwhelming demand that led to server crashes. For those still seeking tickets, it is crucial to exercise caution when considering purchasing from non-authorized retailers. Reports of counterfeit tickets being sold are rampant, and safeguards against such risks in the informal resale market are limited. Stories of fake tickets being sold are widespread, and there are few ways to protect yourself from this risk when trying to purchase tickets in the informal resale market.
Helpful resources to find tickets
The account @erastourticks has been recognized as a reliable source of resale and ticket information specifically for the Eras Tour. @erastourticks also posts when Ticketmaster releases a new batch of tickets, which, now that the tour is underway is happening less frequently. The individual running the account has remained anonymous but says their mission is to “defeat bots/scalpers mass buying tickets from Ticketmaster and reselling on resale sites for thousands” and to “get more Swifties and actual fans tickets to these shows.”
When fans manage to acquire tickets during a drop, the account reposts the tweet containing the offer. This guarantees that individuals who genuinely desire to attend the concert can do so without having to pay exorbitant prices set by opportunistic individuals looking to make a quick profit. Rather than facilitating such practices, the account functions as a community of fans aiding each other.
The account has pointed out that Ticketmaster has been selling tickets for shows happening the very next day, despite having several months to make them available for purchase. This could have alleviated the demand problems faced during the winter ticket sales.
Aside from supporting fans to get tickets, the account also hopes to “hold Ticketmaster accountable for their flaws, issues, and all known errors.”