Two models, two logics
The official 'T0' ticket office 'T1' is the initial sales channel: the price corresponds to the face value decided by the organizer, and the ticket is issued at the source. The 'T2' resale 'T3' then occurs: an initial buyer (or a professional seller) puts his ticket back on sale, at a price he freely sets, often above the original value for the requested concerts. Understanding which model you are in means anticipating the price you will pay and the guarantees you will have on the night of the show.
Comparison of the two models
| Criteria | Official ticket office | Resale |
|---|---|---|
| Seller | Organizer or his partner | Individual or third-party seller |
| Price | Face value | Fixed by the seller, often higher |
| Costs | Service, visible before payment | Service + resale margin |
| Price transparency | Generally more readable | Varies depending on the ad |
| Ticket validity | Issued at source | To be checked (possible restrictions) |
| Reception | According to the organizer | Depending on the seller and format |
| Refund | Organizer Policy | Resale conditions to read |
| Main risk | Fees to watch out for | High price and uncertain validity |
| Ideal for | Purchase at original price | Complete concert without other options |
Indicative reading. Some official platforms include a regulated resale, at face value: this is an intermediate case to be preferred for a sold out date.
Where are the known platforms located?
Concretely: Ticketmaster, See Tickets or local ticket offices mainly fall under the official ticket office for many tours. '4' and '5' are 'T2' resale marketplaces 'T3'. OWTicket is positioned as a classic European ticket office which highlights price transparency, and egticket as a ticket office with broad coverage between Europe and the United States. Always check, on your concert page, which model you are dealing with: this is the most decisive information before paying.
How to choose according to your situation
If the official ticket office is 'T0' open 'T1' for your concert, this is almost always the best place to start: original price, ticket issued at source, clear conditions. Only turn to 'T2' resale 'T3' if the date is sold out and no official or supervised resale option is available — and in this case, carefully check the final total and validity of the ticket. For a direct purchase in Europe, '0' is one of the transparent options to compare; '1' expands U.S. coverage for international tours.