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Are these event tickets legit?

Resale ticket sites are legit marketplaces, but you are buying from another fan or a broker. What matters is the all-in price, the guarantee if tickets don’t arrive or don’t scan, and how refunds work when an event moves.

TickPickBest overallHighest score of the 6 we checked: 74/100.Most honest pricingBest price honesty score: 5/5.Most reliable ticket deliveryBest pick-up and delivery score: 3/5.SeatGeekBest refund recordBest claims and refunds score: 3/5.

Ranked

How we score
  1. 1TickPickBest overallMost honest pricingMost reliable ticket deliveryNew York resale marketplace with no buyer fees: the price you see is what you pay. Main complaint is mobile transfers arriving close to the event.LegitPay the quote? Yes74 /100
  2. 2SeatGeekBest refund recordNew York ticket marketplace and primary ticketer for many teams; strong app ratings, but support is hard to reach when something goes wrong.LegitPay the quote? Usually, with care57 /100
  3. 3Vivid SeatsChicago resale marketplace with a loyalty program and well-rated phone support; watch the fees and the rules for postponed shows.LegitPay the quote? Usually, with care53 /100
  4. 4StubHubThe biggest resale marketplace; tickets nearly always come through, but its fee display and refund record have drawn regulators.LegitPay the quote? Often not42 /100
  5. 5viagogoGlobal resale marketplace with a guarantee, but fees vary and are added late, and it has a long record with regulators. Turn on 'Include estimated fees'.Legit, with cautionPay the quote? Often not40 /100
  6. 6GoTicketsMost pricing complaintsUS resale site often mistaken for the official box office. Buyers report big markups, tickets delivered only near the event, and all sales final.Legit, with cautionPay the quote? Often not35 /100

Side by side

CompanyPriceClaimsDeliveryPoliciesSupportScore
TickPick5334374
SeatGeek3333257
Vivid Seats3232353
StubHub2223242
viagogo2222240
GoTickets2122235

Each check is scored 1–5, where 3 is average for event tickets. Open a company to see the reason and sources behind every score.