How to Get Taylor Swift Eras Tour Tickets: Complete Strategy

Getting Taylor Swift Tickets: The Ultimate Guide

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour broke every record in concert history. Whether for a future tour or stadium shows, here's how to actually get tickets.

Why Taylor Swift Tickets Are So Hard to Get

• Unprecedented demand - Millions trying for thousands of seats
• Loyal fanbase - Swifties plan months in advance
• Stadium shows - Even 70,000 seats sell out instantly
• Bot competition - Despite Verified Fan, demand exceeds supply

The Verified Fan Strategy

How It Works:

1. Register when announced (usually 2 weeks before sale)

2. Boost your status with engagement (Spotify streams, merch purchases, presale history)

3. Receive presale code via email/text

4. Join queue at sale time

Maximizing Your Chances:

• Register multiple people in your group
• Use the official app AND website
• Have payment saved in advance
• Be flexible on dates/cities
• Don't refresh - trust the queue

Presale Hierarchy

Sale Type

When

Chance of Success

Capital One Cardholder	First	Moderate (if selected)
Verified Fan	Second	Low-Medium
General Onsale	Third	Very Low

Secondary Market Reality

If you miss presale, here's what to expect:

Immediately After Onsale:

• Prices spike 300-500% above face
• Scammers flood marketplace
• Don't panic buy

2-4 Weeks Before Show:

• Prices often stabilize or drop
• Genuine sellers need to sell
• Best time for resale purchases

Day of Show:

• Can find deals from desperate sellers
• Higher risk, higher reward
• Only works if you're local

Price Ranges to Expect

Section

Face Value

Resale Range

Floor/Pit	$200-500	$800-2,500
Lower Bowl	$150-350	$400-1,200
Upper Level	$50-150	$200-600

Where to Buy Resale Safely

Safest Options:

• Ticketmaster Verified Resale (official exchange)
• SeatGeek (buyer guarantee)
• StubHub (buyer protection)

Avoid:

• Social media sellers
• Cash transactions
• Wire transfers
• Suspicious deals

Last Resort Strategies

Check for Added Shows:

• Artists often add dates when demand is clear
• Sign up for venue newsletters
• Follow Taylor's official accounts

Consider Travel:

• International shows may be cheaper
• Smaller market US cities less competitive
• Factor in flight + hotel costs

Day-of at Venue:

• Some fans sell extras outside
• Only buy from Ticketmaster-transferred tickets
• Risky but can work

Key Takeaways

1. Register for Verified Fan immediately when announced

2. Have multiple people in your group register

3. Be flexible on dates and locations

4. Don't panic buy at peak resale prices

5. Use only verified resale platforms

6. Check prices 2-3 weeks before - they often drop

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