The Risks of Using Unofficial Channels
Purchasing or selling tickets through unofficial platforms—such as auction sites, secondary ticket marketplaces, or social media—carries significant risks. These platforms often lack proper verification, leaving you vulnerable to:
Fraudulent tickets: Buyers may receive tickets that are invalid or already used.
No buyer protection: Sellers may not receive payment, and buyers may never receive their tickets.
Entry denial: Event staff may refuse entry to anyone presenting invalid tickets, leading to a major disappointment on the day.
The Impact of Ticket Touting
Ticket touting (unauthorised resale of tickets, often at inflated prices) causes serious problems for event organizers and genuine fans. It leads to:
Financial losses for organisers.
Higher ticket prices for future events to compensate for those losses.
Unfair access, as genuine fans are priced out or scammed.
he Safe Way to Buy and Sell: Skiddle's Re:Sell Platform
To protect buyers and sellers, Skiddle offers Re:Sell, our official ticket resale platform. Here’s why it’s the safest option:
✅ Verified tickets only: All tickets listed are originally purchased through Skiddle, so you know they’re genuine.
✅ Face-value resale: Resold tickets can only be listed at their original price—preventing ticket touting for profit.
✅ Guaranteed refunds: Sellers are refunded officially and promptly if their tickets are resold.
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