I've learned the hard way that flipping tickets to popular events isn't what it used to be. Years ago I was so pissed that I missed out on buying Lady Gaga tickets that people were easily selling for 5x or more the cost.
This year I bought a number of NFL tickets, mainly to be used to work my way in and get some business -- i.e. "let's talk business at the Eagles vs. xyz game." However, things transposed from when I purchased them earlier in the year, so I had to sell them because I wasn't able to make the games and our model changed a bit in terms of clientele from earlier this year.
Thus, I found myself on stubhub, ticket exchange and a dozen other sites posting tickets. The first game I had earlier this year I lost about $15/ticket because I didn't want to risk it. The ones from this Sunday I lost about $5 (the added ticketmaster fees and stubhub commissions), so in all, just a loss... I didn't want to take to much of a gamble since I'm 2 1/2 hours away from the stadium
Hence my post... I think I found a strategy that works for selling tickets to try and maximize the return, this is within hours of the game/concert. However with that, I found the ideal time to buy tickets too with being a bit obsessed with the prices and changes
Earlier this year the wife and I decided last minute to see Jay Z and JT perform. I bought tickets 50 minutes before the show and they were over HALF the ticket price, we were 2 rows back.
So if you are looking for tickets, wait until hours before the start time. Most people selling would rather take some money then nothing, I saw seats that were on the 1st floor 10-15 rows back on the sideline for $50-$70 a ticket! Normally go for well over $150+
Only downside, if you want to gamble and tail gate, make sure to bring a portable printer
