We know the feeling. You learn about a particular performance and can’t wait to purchase a ticket to get the best seats. You do a quick Google search and boom – numerous websites show up, more than happy to assist you on your quest.
Unfortunately, many of these ticket-sellers are third party brokers, also known as scalpers, seeking to make a profit from your ticket purchase with additional costs added to the original ticket price. While ticket scalping is technically illegal in Michigan, many of these brokers continue to find ways to take advantage of unsuspecting customers. What’s worse, some of these brokers sell fake tickets, which leads to disappointed patrons who are denied entry to a performance after discovering their tickets are invalid.
Detroit Opera is committed to providing an incredible experience for all of our opera and dance patrons, and that includes purchasing performance tickets at a fair value. Below, we offer guidelines on how to ensure that your tickets are both fair and valid:
