Ticketsnow.com claims to list the world's largest online inventory of secondary market tickets. They boast that they offer stellar customer service. They state that they use the latest computer technology to guarantee security while placing an order with them. They guarantee ticket orders and are a member of the Better Business Bureau Online Reliability Program and a founding member of the (NATB) National Association of Ticket Brokers.
Update: On February 26th 2008, Ticketmaster purchased Ticketsnow.com in its attempt to compete with Stubhub, the Internet's top ticket re-seller.
Ticket Pirates take:
Price - Although deals may be found, in most cases tickets at ticketsnow.com tend to be a bit higher than average. They seem to be charging more to pay for the "stellar customer service" that they offer.
Service Fees - Ticketsnow.com charges a 15% service fee which right about average.
Delivery Fees - Ticketsnow.com offers two delivery methods: 1) FedEx Regular which is $14.95 and 2) FedEx 1 Day delivery which is $24.95.
Reputation - Ticketsnow.com has raised itself to become a major company in the ticket broker world. The main reason for this is that it has concentrated its efforts in providing a great looking website, a secure site for purchasing tickets, and excellent customer service! This site can be trusted.
Customer Service - This is Ticketsnow's "Bread and Butter." Ticketsnow.com is a successful ticket broker because they have built customer loyalty. They have done so mainly by providing excellent customer service. They offer customer service by email and phone. The hours of operations are Monday through Friday 8am-9pm (central time), Saturdays 8am-5:30pm (central time) and Sunday 9am-5:30pm (central time).
Extra Thoughts - Ticketsnow.com is a good choice to buy tickets if you value customer service and appreciate a good looking website. However, in many cases, you may pay a bit more in ticket prices and service fees.