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When we first decided we wanted to learn more about buying and selling Tickets - we didn’t really know where to start.

That was 10 years ago.  Years before eBay and StubHub were as huge as they are today.

We contacted a few Ticket Brokers and learned that they hire people to “pull tickets.”   Since many shows have residency requirements, or rules on how many tickets one person can purchase, Brokers use other people to buy tickets for them.

It’s quite simple.  The Brokers usually email their “pullers” the day before the tickets go on sale.  The email contains everything the “puller” would need to buy tickets for the Broker the next day. 

Here is an example:

Hannah Montana, Verizon Center - Washington, DC, On sale 10am tomorrow, Show Date 1/7/08.  Buy any floors Floors, and first 10 rows of lower level.  Even pairs only, no singles.  Ship 2nd day.  $10 per ticket Floors.  $7 per ticket lowers.  Will take all you can buy.

The “puller” simply logs in and buys everything he can that meets the Brokers requirements.

Once the tickets arrive at the “pullers” address, they are reshipped to the Broker.

The Broker pays the “puller” for the tickets costs, convenience charges, fees, shipping, etc and also tacks on the commission stated above.

Usually the ‘puller” is paid in full within 7 days of the original ticket purchase.

Let’s say the ticket puller had 2 credit cards, and the event  had an 8 ticket limit.  And he got lucky and was able to pull all floor seats.  He could make $160 (2 cards x 8 tickets per card x $10 per ticket.)   Let’s say he had one credit card, and only bought 4 tickets, and the tickets were lower level.  Still $28 (1 card x 4 tickets x $7 per ticket.) 

Buying the tickets takes about 5-10 minutes.  Reshipping them is another 5-10 minutes.  $28-$160 for 20 minutes of work.

The best part is you have NO risk.  The Broker has told you that he wants specific tickets, and he has told you what he will pay for them.  You don’t have to worry about anything the broker has to worry about (laws, demand for tickets, marketing, etc.)  It takes all the guesswork and risk out of the equation.

The other big advantage to starting out this way is that you will learn a ton about what shows to buy, what seats to focus on, and some trick and tips for how to get the seats.  Once you get your free education, and build up your startup capital - you can start buying and selling for yourself.

If you are interested, call or email a few Brokers.  Simply ask them if they ever hire people to “pull” tickets.  Explain that you are interested in working with them.  It’s that simple.

Good Luck! 

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