Why did UT drop StubHub for Football Season?

[dd4vols]

living 5 hours away, the ability to sell on stubhub thru the UPC code transfer was a blessing when something came up at last minute. Sure will make it harder to sell unused tickets now. Ticketholders will be responsible for shipping actual tickets to buyers...

 

[supersmo18]

What? Where's your info coming from? I can still log on to my UTtix.com account and buy/sell thru StubHub on the UT Marketplace.


https://resale.ticketmrktplace.com/ex/loginFrame.action?team=Tennessee Football

 

[dd4vols]

What? Where's your info coming from? I can still log on to my UTtix.com account and buy/sell thru StubHub on the UT Marketplace.


https://resale.ticketmrktplace.com/ex/loginFrame.action?team=Tennessee Football

In my season ticket renewal package.
"Please note one change for the 2016 football season. The Tennessee athletics department has switched ticket software providers and therefore will no longer be integrated with StubHub for resale of tickets. This means anyone who chooses to sell their 2016 football tickets using StubHub will be required to ship their tickets to the buyer"

But maybe the new software will allow us to do similar?

 

[DeerPark12]

living 5 hours away, the ability to sell on stubhub thru the UPC code transfer was a blessing when something came up at last meeting. Sure will make it harder to sell unused tickets now. Ticketholders will be responsible for shipping actual tickets to buyers...

StubHub is a corporate partner of UT through IMG, so I doubt that ability is going away in the fall. UT is switching to a new ticket logistics provider which may have caused an interruption in service.

 

[orangeluvr]

StubHub is a corporate partner of UT through IMG, so I doubt that ability is going away in the fall. UT is switching to a new ticket logistics provider which may have caused an interruption in service.

Now dat rat dar is some good 'splainin!

 

[dd4vols]

What? Where's your info coming from? I can still log on to my UTtix.com account and buy/sell thru StubHub on the UT Marketplace.


https://resale.ticketmrktplace.com/ex/loginFrame.action?team=Tennessee Football

StubHub is a corporate partner of UT through IMG, so I doubt that ability is going away in the fall. UT is switching to a new ticket logistics provider which may have caused an interruption in service.

DP, I'm just reading what's on my season ticket renewal letter................... I typed it verbatim. And the part that is bold in my post above, is bold in my season ticket renewal package. So you are saying that UT letter is wrong?

 

[DeerPark12]

I'm just reading what's on my season ticket renewal letter................... I typed it verbatim. And the part that is bold in my post above, is bold in my season ticket renewal package.

I didn't see your second post before I hit send on mine, my apologies.

StubHub is still a partner, but the new company is not wired into them yet.

 

[JFreak]

Good. I can't wait until all tickets are associated to the name on the credit card which they were purchased on. You then have to show ticket and credit card or id to enter venue. Simple and straightforward and helps eliminate the scumbags that try to make a quick buck.

 

[98stage2]

Wonder if they moved to Flash Seats? Digital tickets, and gives the University the ability to restrict ticket transfers as they choose.

 

[GoVols#18]

I bet its because of the ability to sell 1 barcode multiple times the way it was before. You could sell the same ticket on stubhub, seatgeek and tickpick but only the first buyer of that barcode to get through the gate would be allowed to use the ticket.

 

[gatorhater1509]

I bet its because of the ability to sell 1 barcode multiple times the way it was before. You could sell the same ticket on stubhub, seatgeek and tickpick but only the first buyer of that barcode to get through the gate would be allowed to use the ticket.

You do realize that if someone did this they would be charged something like 20% of the total sale (or that's the way it is on Stubhub). There's absolutely no benefit to doing that.

Now selling a barcode on Stubhub and then turning around and selling your hard ticket on the street is a problem. However if the person with the hard ticket got to the gate first, you'd still be charged 20% thru Stubhub bc their ticket was 'fraudulent.' Still....no benefit. If it happened the other way around the guy with the hard ticket would be screwed. I would think people wouldn't take the risk but there's plenty of scumbags out there and I hate that it happens.

 

[gatorhater1509]

Good. I can't wait until all tickets are associated to the name on the credit card which they were purchased on. You then have to show ticket and credit card or id to enter venue. Simple and straightforward and helps eliminate the scumbags that try to make a quick buck.

That is not a solution. If I wanted to buy tickets as a gift, which I've done on numerous occasions, I could no longer do that.

 

[Boca Vol]

That is not a solution. If I wanted to buy tickets as a gift, which I've done on numerous occasions, I could no longer do that.

Back in 08 the AC/DC tour did just that. You had to show up with the card that was used in order to enter the arena. It made giving them as a gift virtually impossible.

 

[DeerPark12]

Good. I can't wait until all tickets are associated to the name on the credit card which they were purchased on. You then have to show ticket and credit card or id to enter venue. Simple and straightforward and helps eliminate the scumbags that try to make a quick buck.

That's a terrible idea. People wouldn't be able to even give their tickets away to friends or family.

I see no problem with people re-selling tickets for a profit. If you don't have a ticket to an event that you want to see, someone with a ticket should be able to sell it to you for whatever price the two of you agree on. That's basic American capitalism.

 

[Volanta]

living 5 hours away, the ability to sell on stubhub thru the UPC code transfer was a blessing when something came up at last minute. Sure will make it harder to sell unused tickets now. Ticketholders will be responsible for shipping actual tickets to buyers...

Ill gladly purchase them whenever...email me

 

[JFreak]

That is not a solution. If I wanted to buy tickets as a gift, which I've done on numerous occasions, I could no longer do that.

No, no. It is a solution, it's just not a solution that you like. Ok, you want to buy them as a gift that's fine. Just designate the name you will be giving them to (at the time of purchase).

 

[JFreak]

That's a terrible idea. People wouldn't be able to even give their tickets away to friends or family.

I see no problem with people re-selling tickets for a profit. If you don't have a ticket to an event that you want to see, someone with a ticket should be able to sell it to you for whatever price the two of you agree on. That's basic American capitalism.

A terrible idea for you or fans as a whole? Giving away the tickets is a simple solution as I just mentioned. Just name the recipient at ticket purchase (I mean you should know who you're giving them to right?). And no, basic American capitalism is a true fan being able to buy a ticket at face value from the venue before greedy scalpers sitting behind a computer screen scoop them all up and create artificial demand. Get ready the time is coming. Adele concert in Nashville is using this method, and as someone above mentioned AC/DC used it a few years back.

 

[gatorhater1509]

A terrible idea for you or fans as a whole? Giving away the tickets is a simple solution as I just mentioned. Just name the recipient at ticket purchase (I mean you should know who you're giving them to right?). And no, basic American capitalism is a true fan being able to buy a ticket at face value from the venue before greedy scalpers sitting behind a computer screen scoop them all up and create artificial demand. Get ready the time is coming. Adele concert in Nashville is using this method, and as someone above mentioned AC/DC used it a few years back.

:cray:

Most of the "scalpers" you speak of are STH's looking to make back just half of their thousands of $$$ worth of donations per yr. A benefit of donating said thousands per yr is the right to purchase additional tickets and use them however they wish. Take this away and donations/STH's will decline. This is far different from an Adele show b/c donations are involved.

For example, why the hell would a STH sell you a Florida ticket for $85 (assuming face value) when they donate $500 just for the right to buy that ticket for $85?!

Ok, so I give the name of the recipient at the time of purchase. If they can't go last minute then what?! I, personally, have to eat the money I sank into the tickets and then there's less UT fans in the stadium b/c they can't sell them? That sure does benefit everyone.

As I said, not a solution. You just sound bitter b/c you have to pay $200 a ticket for the highest demand games. Want to buy face value? Buy season tickets and make a donation to the university you love like a real fan. Then, you, as a real fan, can get your tickets for face value. There, your own problem is solved.

 

[YankeeVol]

A terrible idea for you or fans as a whole? Giving away the tickets is a simple solution as I just mentioned. Just name the recipient at ticket purchase (I mean you should know who you're giving them to right?). And no, basic American capitalism is a true fan being able to buy a ticket at face value from the venue before greedy scalpers sitting behind a computer screen scoop them all up and create artificial demand. Get ready the time is coming. Adele concert in Nashville is using this method, and as someone above mentioned AC/DC used it a few years back.

No it's not. For colleges you have a donation you have to make. In the NFL, it's a PSL (personal seating license). Tickets for most people aren't at "face value."

 

[JFreak]

:cray:

Most of the "scalpers" you speak of are STH's looking to make back just half of their thousands of $$$ worth of donations per yr. A benefit of donating said thousands per yr is the right to purchase additional tickets and use them however they wish. Take this away and donations/STH's will decline. This is far different from an Adele show b/c donations are involved.

For example, why the hell would a STH sell you a Florida ticket for $85 (assuming face value) when they donate $500 just for the right to buy that ticket for $85?!

Ok, so I give the name of the recipient at the time of purchase. If they can't go last minute then what?! I, personally, have to eat the money I sank into the tickets and then there's less UT fans in the stadium b/c they can't sell them? That sure does benefit everyone.

As I said, not a solution. You just sound bitter b/c you have to pay $200 a ticket for the highest demand games. Want to buy face value? Buy season tickets and make a donation to the university you love like a real fan. Then, you, as a real fan, can get your tickets for face value. There, your own problem is solved.

That donation is a tax deductible donation that supports the university and gives you the right to buy those tickets year after year. Not your license to buy a bunch of extra sets and try to recoup your $1000. Although yes I realize the ticket office pitches this idea. I absolutely disagree with your assertion that donations would significantly drop if they took away this option.

I had season tickets last year (45 yd line, lower bowl, 10 rows up). I was offered an extra 4 season tickets in O for face value when I purchased mine. My response? "No thank you ma'am I'll leave them for someone that won't sell them at a markup (hopefully)." My hope would be that a STH would not sell his tickets to the UF game. I would hope his love for this university would outweigh the desire to make $100. No to mention, with my proposal his/her ability to make a significant profit on selling them would be less and he would be less likely to scalp them.

Ok, since your want to come up with theoretical exceptional circumstances I'll share my actual circumstance. I'm active duty military (and UT alumni) that tries to attend at least 1 game every year. For the 5 years prior to last season I wasn't able to attend any games (deployments, erratic work schedule, etc). Last year all the stars aligned and I was able to purchase season tickets.. so I purchased the absolute best I could. I missed 2 games due to extenuating circumstances and work. Gave those tickets away to friends instead of scalping them. This year I will not be so lucky. The only game I will be able to attend is the FL game. I was there in 2004 and I damn sure won't miss this victory. Looks like I'll have to pay $250 for a decent ticket or so. I will have absolutely no chance to purchase at near face value, but THOUSANDS of tickets will be in the hands of scalpers located all over the world. What is right about that? I could absolutely get those tickets for free by renewing my season tickets and selling everything but the FL game.. but you know what, I refuse to do that. Maybe there are some things I value more than a few $$. To each his own.

 

[YankeeVol]

That donation is a tax deductible donation that supports the university and gives you the right to buy those tickets year after year. Not your license to buy a bunch of extra sets and try to recoup your $1000. Although yes I realize the ticket office pitches this idea. I absolutely disagree with your assertion that donations would significantly drop if they took away this option.

I had season tickets last year (45 yd line, lower bowl, 10 rows up). I was offered an extra 4 season tickets in O for face value when I purchased mine. My response? "No thank you ma'am I'll leave them for someone that won't sell them at a markup (hopefully)." My hope would be that a STH would not sell his tickets to the UF game. I would hope his love for this university would outweigh the desire to make $100. No to mention, with my proposal his/her ability to make a significant profit on selling them would be less and he would be less likely to scalp them.

Ok, since your want to come up with theoretical exceptional circumstances I'll share my actual circumstance. I'm active duty military (and UT alumni) that tries to attend at least 1 game every year. For the 5 years prior to last season I wasn't able to attend any games (deployments, erratic work schedule, etc). Last year all the stars aligned and I was able to purchase season tickets.. so I purchased the absolute best I could. I missed 2 games due to extenuating circumstances and work. Gave those tickets away to friends instead of scalping them. This year I will not be so lucky. The only game I will be able to attend is the FL game. I was there in 2004 and I damn sure won't miss this victory. Looks like I'll have to pay $250 for a decent ticket or so. I will have absolutely no chance to purchase at near face value, but THOUSANDS of tickets will be in the hands of scalpers located all over the world. What is right about that? I could absolutely get those tickets for free by renewing my season tickets and selling everything but the FL game.. but you know what, I refuse to do that. Maybe there are some things I value more than a few $$. To each his own.

I'm active duty military. I've had season tickets for going on 6 years now. If I can't make the games (haven't the last few years in Alaska), I just sold them as a package. In the years where I could attend games, I only sold the tickets to whatever games I couldn't make here on VN (wasn't very many). If there wasn't a demand, there wouldn't a point in selling the tickets.

 

[JFreak]

I'm active duty military. I've had season tickets for going on 6 years now. If I can't make the games (haven't the last few years in Alaska), I just sold them as a package. In the years where I could attend games, I only sold the tickets to whatever games I couldn't make here on VN (wasn't very many). If there wasn't a demand, there wouldn't a point in selling the tickets.

Again, I choose not to do that. After the tax deduction you're making money on the tickets, correct? Still, I fail to see why you're for scalping. You would actually have a chance to buy single game tickets directly from UT if they eliminated it..

 

[TNnative]

Good. I can't wait until all tickets are associated to the name on the credit card which they were purchased on. You then have to show ticket and credit card or id to enter venue. Simple and straightforward and helps eliminate the scumbags that try to make a quick buck.

And while you show your credit card at the venue, someone with a scanner steals your Identity. Screwd move.

 

[JFreak]

And while you show your credit card at the venue, someone with a scanner steals your Identity. Screwd move.

How?

 

[bleedorange0037]

A terrible idea for you or fans as a whole? Giving away the tickets is a simple solution as I just mentioned. Just name the recipient at ticket purchase (I mean you should know who you're giving them to right?). And no, basic American capitalism is a true fan being able to buy a ticket at face value from the venue before greedy scalpers sitting behind a computer screen scoop them all up and create artificial demand. Get ready the time is coming. Adele concert in Nashville is using this method, and as someone above mentioned AC/DC used it a few years back.

So do you also denounce the fans who take advantage of season ticket holders, who originally paid full price, and benefit from supply/demand pricing when they pay $10-$20 or less for tickets to games against non-conference whipping posts?