It’s 8:45pm right now.

The show starts at 9:00 pm.

You don’t have tickets.

What do you do?

Craigslist.com

CL, as its known in the community, is your portal for tickets in a crunch.

The primary advantage of CL is that you can post tickets with short notice, and
sell/buy them quickly. Its the cheapest source of tickets.

Be careful about CL.

There is so much fraud in CL that is make the US government look honest.

Be careful.

Follow the tips here, and you won’t get robbed. I’m embarrassed to admit it, but
I’ve gotten robbed for $600 of U2 tickets. Me of all people got robbed, and I
know a little about tickets. So when I say follow these tips, I’m really
serious!

Tips on How to Buy Tickets on Craigslist

1) Always use paypal for items under $1,000, and mark them at
goods. If they aren’t marked goods, then you aren’t protected. If the seller
tells you to code it different, tell them no deal.
2) If you can met the seller in person, all the better. Paypal is still
preferred, but cash is okay.

3) Always get a phone number. One in which you get the person over the phone. If
you get the voice mail, think about FRAUD!

4) If you get e-tickets, use paypal and have made voice contact with the person.

5) Never, under any circumstances, use a money wire. Money wires companies like
western union have several loop polls for criminals to get money when they
aren’t the person listed. Trust me. Western Union is a swamp of fraud.

6) If the price seems lower than market value, it’s fraud. The only exception to
this rule is the time. If the show is in 5 minutes, sellers get hungry. If you
are the buyer, the time is an issue, use that as leverage. Most sellers would
rather get some money than lose it.

7) If you are meeting a person up for a ticket sale of over $1,000 in cash, be
careful that it is not a robbery. Make sure to meet in a public place. The buyer
should always pick the place. Just be careful. I bought some backstage passes
for coachella last year for $1,500, and we met at Starbucks. I also took a
picture of the car the seller was driving, with his plate number. If you can get
his DL#, all the better.

Be careful of “always”. That a sure sign its wrong, haha!

Seriously, though, if you follow the tips listed your odds of getting robbed go
way down!

For more concert tips, get out The Concert Goer

Adam C. Libman is a concert guru.
Having gone to thousands of thousands of concerts, he knows a thing or two about
them. He manages The Concert Goer, a site for concert fans to write reviews, read concert news, and read about new bands.

I am going to give you my quick and easy recipe for buying concert tickets online.There are only a few steps and it is a cinch once you know how.

Smart shoppers can even find ticket deals directly from those who have purchased tickets they’ll be unable to use. The savings can be incredible.

Some basic tips are to not buy outside the stadium from someone on the street. There is no way to find them again once the ticket is found to be a fake. Especially since these are cash transactions. Find out if the person is a licensed ticket broker. Many states require this provision, which helps the consumer in the end. Legitimacy is the name of the game, and as many ways that you can check on the broker, the better.

The National Association of Ticket Brokers offers consumers assurance that they are dealing with a reliable broker. NATB membership is displayed on the Website of member-brokers, and offers the support of an additional place to file complaints if something goes awry.

Another sign to look for on sites is the VeriSign Secured ,Verified by Visa™ , Mastercard SecureCode. This is one type of security rating that assures purchasers of the safety of their transaction. Protect yourself from counterfeit tickets and scam artists. Don’t pay with cash, use a licensed broker with a reputable site, and make sure the site you choose is secure.

Super-sized tours and show productions are now the norm for today’s hottest stars, and fans simply can’t get enough.  Billions of dollars are spent on concert tickets each year, a number that doesn’t even factor in after-market ticket sales. 

So who is cashing in most on the booming concert industry?  Here is a look at the top concerts for 2007.

1.  Justin Timberlake
Multi-talented pop star has already won the breakout concert award for 2007.

2. The Police
The highest grossing tour of 2007.

3.  Kenny Chesney and Friends
County Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year

4.  Rod Stewart
Aging rocker is still selling out arenas.

5.  Celine Dion
One of longest-running and most successful Vegas acts of all time.

6.  Garth Brooks / Trisha Yearwood
Still a tough ticket even with declining album sales.

7.  Bruce Springsteen
The original road warrior sells out everywhere he goes.

8.  Van Halen
David Lee Roth pumps even more life into a steady earner.

9.  Bon Jovi
The hairstyles have changed over the years, but the hits keep coming.

10.  Foo Fighters
The current king of the alternative scene is always a popular draw.

11.  Hannah Montana
After-market sales to see this teen idol have been through the roof.

12.  Kenny Chesney
The newest King of Country packs them in at every city.

13.  Neil Young
One of the few rockers who doesn’t need special effects to support his act.

14.  Ozzy Osbourne
The dark prince of metal is still touring at an alarming pace.

15.  Spice Girls
Who would of thought the ultimate fad band would be such a draw?