MLB Ticket Resources

Sorry it’s been a while since I have had a chance to update the site but with Spring finally here, time can be limited.  As someone involved for many years in the online ticket industry i can tell you many ticket website sites come and go.  However, one thing has remained constant over the years and that is the popularity of Craigslist.  Craigslist is probably one of the largest, if not the largest site dedicated to classified ads.  However, with that popularity comes trouble in the form of spammers and other internet hooligans.  What used to be a good way to buy and sell tickets to events locally has become too popular and the flood of posts makes it nearly impossible to find what you are looking for. In addition, the community flagging makes it extremely difficult to get your ads to stay posted without getting flagged.

Although Craigslist is still useful if you are looking to buy or sell tickets, a new website http://freeticketclassifieds.com has just launched that is certain to challenge Craigslist on the ticket classified front.  If you are sick of weeding through the garbage and getting all your posts flagged, check out Free Ticket Classifieds.  Although the traffic is just starting to build, it is worth a look.  Heck what have you got to lose…. best of all it’s free!

The age of the internet has changed the way people do a lot of things including buying tickets for their favorite baseball team. The internet has opened up the flood gates of ticket competition and that means many online brokers are competing for your business and thus lowering prices. However, what many people do not realize is that many online ticket brokers hide fees masking their true price until your purchase has been made. Most often these brokers tease you with low prices only to slap on service charges and shipping and handling fees. Here at MyMLBTickets.com we breakdown the major ticket brokers hidden service charges. Below you will find the Top 6 Online Ticket Brokers.

#1 The Ticket Lodge - %5 Service Charge ; Free Shipping and Handling

The Ticket Lodge is the new kid on the ticket resale block and are one of the fastest growing websites in the United States. The claim to search the inventory of hundreds of ticket brokers with the goal of bring you the best prices on sports, theater, and concert tickets. The prices are pretty good but the real value is that there are NO hidden service charges and they offer FREE 2 day shipping. Through their partner they are also able to offer a 200% money back guarantee- the only of its kind in the industry.

#2 StubHub - 10 % Service Charge ; $16.95 Shipping and Handling

Stubhub is probably the most well known and largest online ticket resale provider. They tout great prices as this is supposed to be fans selling tickets to fans. While that may be the case, Stubhub does not provide this service for free as evidenced by their service charges.

#3 Razor Gator - 10% Service Charge ; $17.50 Shipping and Handling

Razor Gator is one of the larger online ticket brokers and get a fair amount of business. Their prices are competitive but once again they conceal service and shipping charges until check out. Before you buy from Razor Gator be sure and factor in these charges.

#4 TicketsNow - 15% Service Charge ; $14.95 Shipping and Handling

Much like the rest of the online ticket brokers, TicketsNow may have good prices on the surface but once you factor in their other fees, they are nothing but average. They do have one of the lower shipping charges but they make up for it with an outrageous 15% service charge. Ouch!

#5 Ticket Liquidator - 15% Service Charge ; $15.00 Shipping and Handling

Ticket Liquidator pretty much follows the same model as TicketsNow. They have a slightly lower shipping and handling charge but more than make up for it with a %15 service fee. The ticket prices are generally good but when you factor in the excess fees they are indistinguishable from the rest.

#6 Ticket Master - 15% Service Charge ; 19.95 Shipping and Handling

Ticktet Master is the place where you are supposedly able to get tickets at face value. That is if you are willing and able to wait in virtual waiting rooms and spend hours online. What many people do not realize is that Ticket Master relies upon large service and shipping charges. Face value is not face value and the secondary ticket market can often offer tickets less than what Ticket Master charges.

Despite what all the ticket brokers claim, they are all very similar in terms of prices. Some tempt you with low prices then slam you with hidden fees while others have slightly higher prices with little or no extra fees. When buying tickets from online brokers be sure to factor in these service charges prior to making you decision and also reviewing their guarantees.

After several decades of bumbling and stumbling, the Boston Red Sox have become a force to reckon with as evidenced by their 2 World Series Titles in the past 3 years. With another bumper crop of talent the Red Sox are sure to be in contention once again. While that is good news for the Red Sox nation, it’s continued success also means tickets will be difficult to get and prices will be high. With tickets to Red Sox games at Fenway Park in such high demand its even more important to shop around and get your tickets early. One of the best sites to find cheap and discount Boston Red Sox tickets is the Ticket Lodge.

The Arizona Diamondback were the surprise of the National League last year and look even more promising heading into the 2008 season. Chase Field is one of the best in baseball and always offers a great experience. Howeer, tickets to see the Dbacks are always in high demand. Fortunately, the Ticket Lodge has cheap Arizona Diamondback Tickets, even Diamondbacks opening day tickets!. So, If you plan to be in the Phoenix area be sure to check out Brandon Webb and company at Chase Field!

Finding tickets to Chicago Cubs games is always a challenge.  The Cubs have some of the greatest fans and consistenly fill up Wrigley Field on a consistent basis despite not having won a world series in nearly 100 years.  Wrigley Field has become a mecca of baseball tradition and people from all over the world flood Chicago.

Fresh of their 2007 playoff run, the 2008 version appears poised to make another run at the National League Central and the World Series.  Could this be the year Cub fans are rewarded with a World Series Championship?  If you looking for some reasonably priced tickets to Chicago Cubs games then you must check out the Ticket Lodge :Chicago Cubs Tickets.  They in stock plenty Cubs vs. White Sox Tickets, Cubs vs. Cardinals Tickets, and Cubs opening day tickets.

The Chicago White Sox are coming off one of their worst season in recent memory.  However, the Chicago South Siders are only 3 years removed from their 2005 World Series season.  Kenny Williams shored up the bullpen through the addition of Scott Linebrink, brought in a gold glove shortstop in Orlando Cabrera, and got the big swinging Nick Swisher.  Although the White are the second team in the second city, the Sox are ready to put the pressure on the Tigers and Indians in the race for the American League Central crown.  So, if you are looking for some reasonably priced tickets to Chicago White Sox games then you need to check out the Ticket Lodge. They have a great supply of discount Chicago White Sox Tickets.