Platinumlist, one of the most popular ticket platforms in the Middle East, has launched a groundbreaking feature that’s changing how fans buy and sell event tickets. Dubbed Safe Tickets, this ethical fan-to-fan resale platform ensures that tickets for concerts, shows, and sports events are sold at fair prices.
This new system, available in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman, prevents ticket resellers from charging outrageous prices, solving a long-standing problem in the secondary market.
Tackling the Ticketing Problem
The secondary market has often been a nightmare for fans. For high-demand events like Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour or Coldplay concerts, ticket prices have skyrocketed, sometimes hitting thousands of dollars. In India, fans reported buying Coldplay tickets for an eye-watering $11,000!
To curb such practices, Platinumlist’s fan-to-fan resale feature lets users resell their event tickets directly to other fans. The best part? The system keeps prices reasonable, making once-unreachable events accessible to more people.
How It Works
If your plans change and you can’t attend an event, you can list your ticket for resale through the Platinumlist app. The process is simple and secure:
- Sellers can easily set or adjust the price of their tickets.
- Tickets are protected by the Safe Tickets QR code system, which refreshes constantly to eliminate fraud risks.
- Buyers can purchase tickets knowing they are genuine, with no chance of receiving outdated or counterfeit ones.
This secure and user-friendly interface connects real fans, ensuring tickets go to people who genuinely want to attend the events.
Making Events Affordable Again
Platinumlist’s ethical resale feature has already proven to be a hit. After a three-month trial, the platform reported a 600% growth in the number of users using the system.
Platinumlist reports that fans resell 70% of tickets at face value, and the average price increase is only 45%, a significant improvement over the typical 300% mark-up in traditional secondary markets.
“Our goal is to give fans a secure platform to resell tickets at reasonable prices,” said Cosmin Ivan, CEO of Platinumlist. “This feature benefits everyone — the organizers, the attendees, and the artists.”
A Fairer Marketplace for Fans
This initiative is about more than just preventing price hikes. It’s about creating a fair and transparent marketplace where fans have better access to tickets for their favorite events.
Did you miss the initial sale for a big event? Now, you can reliably get tickets directly from other fans without worrying about being overcharged. Sellers, on the other hand, get the flexibility to resell tickets when plans change.
It’s a win-win for everyone.
What’s Next for Platinumlist?
Platinumlist has long been the go-to platform for live performances, including music, comedy, and theatre in Dubai. With the Safe Tickets feature, it’s setting new standards for ethical ticketing in the region.
The platform plans to expand its offerings, ensuring more events benefit from this innovative resale feature. From concerts and plays to sports matches, Platinumlist continues to prioritize fans’ experiences.
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