SeatWave.com - Online Ticket Reseller Marketplace

SeatWave, based out of London, deals with tickets, similar to TicketMaster. Seatwave, however, is a reseller—it allows fans to buy and sell tickets to various events: concerts, theatres, sports, and other live events. If you’ve got tickets to an event and can’t use them, or have got a few to spare, the site allows for free posting—there are no listing fees. SeatWave only takes a cut once your tickets are sold. You decide how much to ask for each ticket. Special attention is paid to protecting consumer investments. Their Ticket Integrity service guarantees that tickets come from legitimate sources only. You’ll get the tickets or better that you ordered; if not you’ll get a 150% refund. Seller will receive their payment promptly. Even if an event is cancelled, if your transportation fails, if you’re ill or called for jury service, or anything of that nature, SeatWave will refund your ticket. Various forms of payment are accepted.

“Seatwave is an online marketplace where fans can buy and sell tickets for concerts, theatre, sports and just about any other live event. Seatwave was created by a group of people who believe that getting tickets should be really easy and safe. We're happy you've come to visit us and we hope we can provide the superior experience we've set out to create.”

SeatWave goes extra lengths for the consumer. They’ll refund your ticket under circumstances most other companies wouldn’t—illness, weather, transport. They’ll make sure you get the ticket you paid for. This is key, as ticket fraud is rampant.

Can SeatWave compete with Viagogo etc? What about the fact that scalping is looked down upon in many and is often illegal?