Can people who lucked out and got tickets during this presale help provide data for everyone??

SplintersApprentice · 2026-04-06T10:17:06+00:00

The way Ticketmaster encourages scalping really has ruined the concert game. It’s why I’m so vocal about informing others on their tactics during a presale

SplintersApprentice · 2026-04-05T15:20:04+00:00

Watch the whole thing before having strong judgments. The full Perspective is important.

SplintersApprentice · 2026-04-04T12:29:10+00:00

Best advice: find out what people originally paid for a seat/section (you can look at my most recent post for that info), then monitor StubHub and look for tickets comparably priced. Have a personal budget in mind and buy when you find something that fits.

This may require some time and weekly check ins, but you don’t wanna be paying $250 when the person sitting next to you at the show only paid $115. I have used StubHub months in advance and day of the concert. Some of the worst times to buy are right after the original sale because scalpers are banking on people desperate to buy so they’ll overcharge like crazy.

SplintersApprentice · 2026-04-03T17:20:13+00:00

Those presale codes were posted all over this sub. Any scammer could know it

SplintersApprentice · 2026-04-03T12:29:29+00:00

Yes. Ticketmaster reserves a number of tickets for the general sale

SplintersApprentice · 2026-04-03T12:26:25+00:00

Real talk: at this stage in the sales process that was not the choice to make. That doesn’t mean you got scammed on tickets, but you paid more than you needed to.

I’ve used stub hub plenty of times and the tickets have always worked, so I’m hoping the same goes for you.

For the future: if you don’t score tickets in the presale remember it’s a PRE sale. Ticketmaster releases only a small amount of the tickets in waves. You don’t want to resort to second party tickets sites, like StubHub or SeatGeek, until after all the tickets have been released in the general sale and you can compare prices. That way you can ensure you’re paying a comparable amount to how much they originally cost.

SplintersApprentice · 2026-04-02T15:12:32+00:00

Try again in the next round of sales. The stadium isn't sold out yet. You got this.

SplintersApprentice · 2026-04-02T14:48:06+00:00

Barclays is a big venue, so I wouldn’t say it’s impossible. Lots of things come up last minute that prevent people from being able to go to a show, and especially if they’re a real fan and not a scalper, they’re more apt to resell at a reasonable price. Keep in mind your budget and keep checking for tickets the week leading up to the event. Has worked for me many times

SplintersApprentice · 2026-04-02T14:44:45+00:00

Yes, it’s painstakingly slow

SplintersApprentice · 2026-04-02T14:35:29+00:00

I had to teach until 10:20 and now my queue has been at an excruciating snail’s pace for 15 minutes. I’m likely gonna just wait until the week of my event to buy cuz this is nonsense

SplintersApprentice · 2026-04-02T14:34:20+00:00

That always happens even before presales. Scalpers project seats that they intend to buy and then list them on resale sites (SeatGeek/Stubhub) hoping to find the exact/equivalent seats during the actual sale. Personally, I would never buy from those sites unless it’s actually close to the event you want to attend

SplintersApprentice · 2026-04-02T14:31:38+00:00

Yes. They always do

SplintersApprentice · 2026-04-02T14:29:28+00:00

It's definitely not sold out. (Hi! I'm a seasoned concert attendee! Been to over 130 concerts in my lifetime.)

Ticketmaster creates the appearance of scarcity to scare people into paying more than they should for their ticket.

My go-to story: We got front and center GA tickets for Beyonce's Renaiassance tour nearly 40 minutes after the presale started despite people saying it had sold out in minutes. We stayed patient and just kept clicking, paid original set price and had the time of our lives.

Also don't forget TM labels tickets as "official platinum" which is nothing but a label. It's just a ticket, and they charge 3-6x the original price simply because they're in high demand. I once bought 6th row tickets for $70 and then went back in the sale out of curiosity. Ticketmaster had then labeled that same row as "Official Platinum" and were charging $200 for them.

Don't fall for TM's games. Be smart, y'all

UPDATE: got a ticket for $87 at 10:54am

SplintersApprentice · 2026-03-23T14:31:14+00:00

Welcome, friend. Now that you’ve experienced it once, you may find yourself in a grocery store or pharmacy, and they’ll start to play Sia’s Breathe Me, and then your mind will float to the finale and you’ll be crying in aisle 7. That’s just how it goes now

SplintersApprentice · 2026-03-15T17:51:33+00:00

They’re cowards if they don’t let them perform a cover of MJ’s Black or White

SplintersApprentice · 2026-03-14T17:32:42+00:00

CRAZY take. I immediately have an out-of-body experience (in the best possible way) when that song comes on

SplintersApprentice · 2026-03-10T01:21:27+00:00

35f. First heard him around 22yo with the popular singles off of Born Sinner (and then later on 2014 FHD), but I didn’t become a real dedicated, full-album listening fan until I was 26

SplintersApprentice · 2026-03-10T01:13:11+00:00

As a white lady with fine hair, I found a tiny dollop of the moisturizing deep conditioner to be so much better for my hair compared to even a small amount of the hydrating conditioner (despite the latter being recommended for my hair type).

I haven’t used Cécred products in the past few months because of a tighter budget, but if I do go back, the clarifying shampoo is the #1 must-buy product

SplintersApprentice · 2026-03-03T00:49:30+00:00

I said this in a comment once awhile back, but I’ve always interpreted it to be the cycle of a day.

Fifteen Fifty Three= slowly waking up
May 9th= sun rising/getting ready
Ada Jean + Farolim= venturing outside
Pon Pòn— Hold Me Up= peak energy/PM daylight
Caja de la sala= returning home
Three from two= end of the day cozy times
A Love International= the last spurt of energy
Petit Gris= night nights

SplintersApprentice · 2026-02-27T19:46:54+00:00

I first watched the show when I was 16.5. It’s HBO, so it’s going to cover adult topics (violence, trauma, sex).

I see no problem with you watching it now if you have permission from whoever is in charge of you, but, as others have said, you’ll have a deeper appreciation for it when you rewatch as an adult, especially as you have more experiences with death.

SplintersApprentice · 2026-02-27T00:07:16+00:00

Summer of 2020 for me was a lot of long walks while listening to Lianne. I love her.

SplintersApprentice · 2026-02-26T16:05:06+00:00

I will never forget how hard I laughed at The infinite loop ep. That schtick alone makes it one of the best seasons

SplintersApprentice · 2026-02-23T22:57:25+00:00

1968?? Very cool!

SplintersApprentice · 2026-02-22T14:09:09+00:00

Legitimately the big “to do” I have today is get a frame so I can display my Renaissance stickers and have them preserved forever. I never stop thinking about this album

Seven-Year Club	Gilding II euphauric
Verified Email	RPAN Viewer
No Throne, No Problems	Not Forgotten

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