Ticket Guide
I have my hands full with posting other things, so I do not facilitate ticket sales or trades on my account. However, I created this guide hoping that it will allow me to help you acquire tickets for The Eras Tour.
Ticketmaster Onsales
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These are the onsales that occur after the dates are initially announced. They have the most tickets available and are exclusive to those who were selected for the Verified Fan presale. These are the tips that helped me to get tickets for Toronto N6:
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- Use a desktop instead of a phone.
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- Ensure you have a good internet connection. Using an ethernet cable is ideal, otherwise sit as close to your wifi router as possible and make sure your computer is the only device using the network.
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- Clear cookies from browser, make sure you only have one window open.
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- Join the Waiting Room as soon as it opens (30 minutes prior to the onsale start time).
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- Do NOT refresh once the queue opens!! It will take a minute or two but it will automatically refresh and put you into the queue. You will be in a much better spot in line if you let it do it on its own rather than manually refreshing. For example, someone had two selected accounts and they refreshed one and didn't touch the other. The account they refreshed was 13,000th in line, but the account they didn't manually refresh was 3,000th in line. I didn't refresh and I was < 10,000th in line which allowed me to get tickets.
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- Use the list on the side of page rather than zooming into the map. The map takes a long time to load and you have to click each individual seat that you want to purchase. I got tickets using the map but I wouldn't recommend it purely because of how much longer it took to load. When using the list, scroll to the bottom as most fans will click from the top.
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- You do not have time to browse, so move quickly and check out as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the less likely you'll be able to come away with any tickets.
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- Have an idea of what sections you want to aim for, as the list won't show you where the seats are. I printed out the seating chart for my show and highlighted any sections I was interested in.
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- Write down your access code and the three digit number on the back of your credit card. They may ask for additional verification via email before you can pay with a card. I recommend having your payment information pre-added to your account as entering it takes a lot of time.
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- Even if the map is all grey and it looks like no tickets are available, just wait! They will continue to add more.
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Ticketmaster Drops
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The week before the show you're interested in, codes will be sent out to Verified Fans via text. Registration for Ticketmaster Verified Fan (US + Canada) closed August 5th. If you have an account that was sent a code that you are unable to use, please share it with another fan or buy tickets for them to buy! Waitlisted fans are unlikely to receive a code, so help another swiftie out if you can.
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The Thursday before a show happens, Ticketmaster will release a large number of tickets that are usually open to the general public. Night 1 will have the most tickets available, and Night 2 (and onwards) will have more limited quantities.
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There are no drops on Mondays or between 11:00 pm - 6:00 am PST. These drops are random. Expect to be watching your phone a lot in the week leading up to the show.
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I HIGHLY urge you to wait for the Thursday/Random drops as they're face-value tickets that won't cost nearly as much as reseller sites would.
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Here are tips regarding getting tickets from these Thursday TM drops:
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Firstly, @erastourticks on Twitter will post live updates whenever the queues open for a show. Turn on their post notifications so that you know immediately and can get onto Ticketmaster.
I post about the Thursday drops, but I don't update on other random drops, so I would recommend following their Twitter for that.
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1. You'll have the best success on desktop or a mobile browser. The Ticketmaster app does not give you the ability to refresh the map.
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2. Having a good internet connection is really important to move through the queue quickly and to be able to refresh.
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3. An auto-refresh tool can be really helpful, but keep in mind aggressive refreshing can cause Ticketmaster to block you.
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4. Ensure your credit card and billing information is saved in Google Autofill, Apple Pay, and the Ticketmaster app. Google will sometimes ask you for the three-digit CVV number on the back of your card to verify its use, so make sure you have that card readily accessible or have the number memorized/written down.
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5. It is easier to find or purchase a smaller quantity of tickets at a time than several. If you are able to purchase the maximum amount of tickets, please do as they can be sold and transferred to another fan!
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6. Once you've entered the map, this is when refreshing is really important. Keep in mind that if you refresh too much, Ticketmaster could block you from buying tickets. It isn't necessary to refresh when you're in the queue as this won't impact your placement in line.
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7. The "Pardon the interruption" pop-up usually indicates that you've been blocked. This block can be temporary and be waited out, or may be more permanent and require you to use a different network in order to regain access.
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8. To prevent Ticketmaster from thinking you're a bot, disable any VPN's or third party programs before joining a queue.
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9. Don't believe that tickets are sold out until the queue is closed and you are kicked out from the map. It often says there are no tickets available only to add more after.
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10. Check out as quickly as possible as you are timed and the timer may not always show.
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Ticketmaster will typically do more drops on the day of the show and even while the show is happening. I recommend going to the venue even if you don't have tickets.
Ticketmaster may drop some after the show starts, people often sell their tickets that day, there's more drops on resale sites, and often fans have been offered tickets by standing outside.
If you are able to secure tickets, you don't have to rush across the city to get to the stadium. You can also get merch, trade bracelets, get photos, dress up, and have that pre-show experience. If you can't get tickets, many fans will hang out outside of the venue to listen to the show together which can be just as rewarding.
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There are some other Twitter fan accounts that help fans get tickets:
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@erastourresell
@erastourticketz
@getawaycarvic
@eras_resale
@handwrittentixs
@maddietheis2
@swiftieswanttix
@inmygreatwarera
@kat_af13
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I don't know of any reputable Instagram seller pages, most from my understanding are scammers or inactive pages.
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SCAMMER INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS
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@erastour_resell_tickets_
@eras_tour_resell_
@erastourticket_resell
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Here are tips on not being scammed when purchasing resale tickets:
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1. The gold standard platform for ticket sales is PayPal, specifically the Goods & Services transactions. G&S provides protection to both you and the seller, ensuring you are able to get your money back if you don't receive your tickets. Friends & Family offers you no protection, and if a seller is pushing for you to go through that and no G&S, they ARE actively attempting to scam you. The same thing goes if you ask to go through PayPal G&S and they refuse to.
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2. No other third-party platform is reputable when it comes to buying/selling tickets.
(i.e. Venmo, CashApp, Zelle, etc) ONLY go through PayPal G&S!
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3. Screenshots can be easily doctored and are not an acceptable form of proof.
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4. Screen recordings are the only acceptable form of proof of purchase. They MUST show the seller exiting the chat with you and entering the Ticketmaster app, showing the tickets, and then returning to the chat. This makes it a lot more work for them to alter the video. Please be aware that these can also be doctored, so do your due diligence.
Some tells of altered screen recordings are:
1. Using their phone to film their computer/screen.
2. Time stamp is missing during video.
3. Video appears to jump when entering the tickets screen.
4. Using the email confirmation as proof instead of the Ticketmaster app.
5. Leaving you on seen for a long period before sending proof.
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Some tells for suspicious/scammer accounts are:
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1. Account is brand new.
2. Little to no followers or posts.
3. They DM you offering tickets when you didn't ask them to. (I get lots of scammers on my posts, so if you comment on one and get a DM from someone offering tickets or see people trying to sell them in the comments, it's likely a scammer.)
4. They reply to your comment offering tickets and for you to check your DM.
5. The tickets are offered for way below face value pricing and sound way too good to be true.
6. They get pushy for you to send them money or impatient with you not replying on time.
7. Spelling typos, "kindly", "dear"
8. Spam posting the same listings on their Twitter.
9. They block you after receiving payment or if you haven't responded on time.
10. They offer you to pay half the ticket cost at first.
11. They ask for payment before seeing proof.
12. Scammers will often prey on people in the comments on my posts. Please be cautious about anyone who replies to your comment or DMs you. It's almost guaranteed that it's a scam.
13. You see the same account replying to other's comments, especially if it's for another city. They act as though they have tickets for any show you'd want but in actuality have none at all.
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Third Party Resale Sites
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StubHub offers a Fan Protection policy that ensures that you will be refunded or given replacement tickets should the ones you receive be illegitimate or not valid for use. Their pricing should get lower the closer your show gets. StubHub is the last option I'd recommend as it's always better to go through Ticketmaster or fan pages if you're able to. Reseller pricing is astronomically higher than face value tickets. Other ticket sites like TickPick or Ticketfaster are not recommended.
If you suspect you have been scammed, immediately contact your bank to see if they can charge back or issue a refund. The longer you wait, the more difficult it'll be to get your money back.
Ticket Contests
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Local businesses and radio stations will typically host competitions for tickets leading up to the day of the show. I share any contests I come across and share them to my contest story highlight. If there's any I've missed, feel free to DM them to me!
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Good luck!
- Autumn
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