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Is SeatPick legit? Our review of the self-styled “leading ticket search engine online”

Purchasing football tickets from third-party websites has become increasingly common in recent years, as obtaining tickets directly from clubs has grown more challenging. This surge in demand has led to the rise of numerous third-party sites, which can sometimes result in scams, leaving fans vulnerable to being taken advantage of. Additionally, prices on some of these websites have skyrocketed, making it essential to quickly find the best deal on a reputable site.

In this post, we will examine SeatPick, one of the most visited and popular third-party ticketing platforms. We will begin by addressing a crucial question: Is SeatPick legitimate? Could it be a solution to the challenges fans face when purchasing tickets? Let’s find out.

Is Seatpick legit
SeatPick is one of the most popular third-party ticket-buying platforms out there, but is it legit? Photo by Imago

Is SeatPick legit? The rundown

What is SeatPick?

SeatPick functions similarly to Skyscanner, a widely used platform that millions rely on to effortlessly compare flight prices before booking flights. In the same way, SeatPick simplifies the process of finding event tickets by allowing users to compare prices from a variety of vendors all in one convenient location.

By using SeatPick, fans can save valuable time and avoid the frustration of endlessly searching through multiple ticketing websites for the best deals. Instead, SeatPick handles this task, aggregating ticket options and presenting them in a user-friendly interface that enables fans to sort their search results by price easily.

SeatPick partners with over 50 reputable ticket-selling platforms, including well-known names such as Viagogo, FootballTicketNet, LiveFootballTickets, StubHub, and Ticketpad. This extensive network ensures that users have access to a wide variety of options for different events, making the ticket purchasing experience both simple and efficient.

How to use SeatPick

SeatPick should be easy to use, whether you are a seasoned user of the platform or a first-timer. For example, if you are looking for UEFA Champions League tickets, you can select the match from the featured top competitions at the top of the SeatPick website or use the search bar. At a quick glance, you will see the listed competitions and the average ticket price.

Here is a quick, simple guide on how to use SeatPick:

  1. Visit the official SeatPick website and choose a competition, for example, the UEFA Champions League, Premier League or Serie A, for which you want to book tickets.
  2. Next, search through the listed events and select the seats you want. Note that you can either choose seats next to each other or in separate parts of the stadium, depending on the availability of seats.
  3. Scroll through the listed tickets and decide which one(s) you want to purchase.
  4. Once you have decided, click on the ticket and select ‘go to checkout'.
  5. You will then be redirected to the seller's website.
  6. From here, you will then be able to decide whether to proceed with the purchase or not.

This is the only stage of the process where the ‘legitimacy' of SeatPick can be called into question, as the prices listed on their website rarely match the prices shown on the vendors' websites. This discrepancy arises because SeatPick does not disclose the additional fees charged by its partners, which can lead fans to feel misled by the platform.

SeatPick guarantee

SeatPick offers a guarantee for all tickets purchased through its platform, giving customers peace of mind. This guarantee ensures that every ticket is valid for entry and delivered on time, providing a seamless experience. If these conditions are not met, SeatPick promises to either issue a full refund or provide a replacement ticket.

It's important to note that this guarantee applies only to tickets bought directly from SeatPick. For tickets acquired through SeatPick's partner sites, customers must rely on the guarantees offered by those specific sites. To ensure a safe and reliable purchasing experience, SeatPick carefully evaluates each website available on its platform, ensuring that every listed partner offers a strong guarantee to protect customers and instil confidence in their ticket-buying journey.

SeatPick fees

SeatPick doesn't charge fees itself, but each seller does. You won't find out these fees until you are redirected to their website, and some of them can be pretty hefty, making the overall price of the ticket unreasonable.

FGG says: A trusted third-party source

Although prices on SeatPick tend to be higher, it stands out as one of the most reputable third-party ticket resale sites. If you're eager to attend a game but missed the initial sale date or don’t have enough points, SeatPick could be a reliable option for finding tickets on the secondary market.

Andy is a freelance sports writer with ten years of experience covering major sporting events across Europe. He has also been a season ticket holder at Old Trafford since 2008 and has visited over 40 football stadiums in the United Kingdom and abroad following the Reds.

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