Taylor Swift in Munich: Caution when buying a ticket in the second market!

Taylor Swift in Munich: Caution when buying a ticket in the second market!

The excitement about the "Eras Tour" by Taylor Swift in Munich

The anticipation among fans is enormous, because on July 27 and 28, 2024, the internationally celebrated singer Taylor Swift will appear in the Olympic Stadium in Munich. With approximately 140,000 enthusiastic fans who want to visit the concerts, this event not only shows the popularity of the artist, but also throws light on the challenges when buying a ticket and the associated risks.

meaning of the personalization of tickets

An essential feature of the tickets for the "Eras Tour" is their personalization. This means that the buyer's name is on the ticket and only receives this admission to the stadium. For fans who want to acquire several tickets, this represents an additional hurdle, since the entire group must appear together for the concert. This regulation aims to contain the black market for tickets, which has been an important problem in the past.

Risks in the second market: Consumer advice center warns

The Bavaria Consumer Center warns for caution when buying a ticket on platforms such as eBay classified ads or viagogo.de. These markets are often associated with high risks, since expensive, not valid or personalized tickets could be sold there. Consulting purchases on these platforms can cause buyers not to receive a valid ticket. The price of over 600 euros on viagogo.de is just an example of the exaggerated costs that can be incurred by resale.

Hope for additional tickets

While Eventim offered additional tickets in other cities shortly before the concerts, it remains to be seen whether this will also be the case in Munich. In Gelsenkirchen, the ticket provider provided new tickets in a limited number five days before the concert. Fans who went out in the advance sale of 2023 hope for similar opportunities in Munich.

a hacker attack and its consequences

A recent hacker attack that affected some ticket holders has also reinforced the uncertainty among buyers. Eventim reported that there was a small number of unauthorized resale, which raises doubts about the safety of purchases. The recommendation of the provider is to change passwords to minimize further risks.

practical information for concert goers

All ticket holders should note that their cards can only be called up on the smartphone via the Eventim.App. In addition, children under the age of six are not allowed to go to the stadium, and children under the age of 14 only accompanied by a legal guardian. Interestingly, the use of public transport for ticket owners is included in the ticket price, but must be booked separately.

- Nag