Eagles playoff tickets: How to buy legitimately
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Is there anything better than playoff football at Lincoln Financial Field? The Eagles secured a first-round bye for the NFL Playoffs, which also means they locked up home-field advantage up to the Super Bowl.
The Birds' first game will be the weekend of Jan. 21 and 22.
But the big question is: How can I buy tickets?
Tickets for the Eagles Divisional Round playoff game went on sale Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 10 AM ET through Ticketmaster. The tickets were available online only.
Some fans were put into a waiting room with 2,000+ people in it and by the time they got through, the only tickets left to purchase were resale tickets and the prices were inflated.
If you were unable to secure tickets when they went on sale, there are other ways you can purchase tickets legitimately.
CBS Philadelphia previously reached out to a few major companies to find out what steps they take in order to protect buyers from being scammed.
Ticketmaster.com says they do not recommend purchasing tickets from any unauthorized sources. Through their verified ticket resale, you will be purchasing a ticket from either, "(a) a reseller who is not an Event Organizer, such as other fans, season ticket holders, or professional resellers, or (b) in limited circumstances, the Event Organizer. Tickets that are obtained from unauthorized sources, and not directly through our Site, may be lost, stolen, or counterfeit, and, if so, are void."
StubHub is the official resale partner of the MLB. They offer an exclusive "FanProtect" to protect both, purchasers and sellers.
Here is a statement from their website.
StubHub's exclusive FanProtect Guarantee ensures valid tickets or your money back. It's this guarantee that makes us the most trusted ticket marketplace by fans where you can buy and sell with 100% confidence.
Our FanProtect Guarantee offers buyers four key benefits:
You will get your tickets in time for the event.
Your order guarantees a ticket valid for entry into the event.
If there is an issue with your order, we'll make it right with comparable or better tickets or your money back.
If your event is canceled and not rescheduled, you'll receive 120% credit or provide the option of a full refund.
Vividseats also vows authenticity for buyers, or you get your money back.
Our mission has always been to remove any anxiety from buying tickets online. Vivid Seats has some of the strongest relationships with licensed, certified, and professional ticket resellers in the industry. All sellers, their business practices, and track records are rigorously evaluated and we guarantee your tickets are valid and authentic or your money back.
The best advice is to research the company you are looking to purchase tickets from and ensure there is some type of protection for you as a buyer.
