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Millions of Australian Taylor Swift fans were left devastated in June when they missed out on a ticket for her Eras Tour.
Demand for tickets was unprecedented, with her Melbourne and Sydney concerts selling out in just a matter of hours.
Tears were shed around the country as fans missed out, even when additional shows were announced.
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Many, unable to get through online, queued up at local Ticketek offices in hopes of snagging a coveted ticket.
Those who missed out and were hoping to get their hands on a resale ticket need to read on.
Ticketek Marketplace was set to hold its official resale event on September 4 but that date has been rescheduled.
“Please note that the commencement date for Ticketek Resale has been rescheduled with a new date to be advised,” Ticketek says on its website.
“Fans will be provided ample opportunity to list tickets ahead of the tour.”
Fans are advised to keep an eye on the official Ticketek website.
This is the official fan-to-fan reselling platform, connecting sellers of tickets with their prospective buyers.
According to the website, tickets are capped at a maximum of 10 per cent above the original selling price in order to prevent scalping.
General tickets for the concerts ranged from $79 to $379, with some VIP packages going up to as much as $1249.
“Every ticket exchanged is reissued into the name of the new owner and guarantees fans entry to their event,” the website states.
The ticket’s original barcode is cancelled and then Ticketek reissues a barcode to the new ticket holder closer to the time of the concert.
“The original ticket will become void to ensure you are the only holder of the ticket,” the website reads.
“Marketplace is the only place you can trust to verify that the Ticketek ticket is valid to ensure you are guaranteed entry at the time of the event.”
It’s free to list a ticket on Ticketek Marketplace, but sellers need to set up an account for the transaction.
Tickets can be sold individually or as a group.
Once purchased, the ticket is sent directly to the buyer – and if, for some reason it isn’t received, there is a money-back guarantee, according to the website.
If fans are lucky enough to snag a ticket via the official resale, they face another hurdle once the initial celebrations are over – finding a decent airfare and accommodation in Sydney or Melbourne, which are expecting a huge influx of interstaters for the concerts.
Good luck, Swifties!
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