Question 1

When do ticket sites pay sellers?

Accepted Answer

Most ticket resale sites pay sellers after the event takes place. This helps prevent fraud, chargebacks, and delivery issues. Depending on the marketplace, payouts usually arrive within a few business days after the event — for example, SeatGeek often within 5 days; StubHub 5–8 days; Vivid Seats and Ticketmaster Resale around 7 days; TickPick up to 14 days.

Question 2

Why do payouts happen after the event?

Accepted Answer

Sites hold funds until after the event so they can confirm the buyer received and used the tickets. If there's a problem (wrong tickets, no-show, etc.), they can resolve it before releasing payment. That reduces fraud and chargebacks for everyone.

Question 3

How much do ticket resale sites charge sellers?

Accepted Answer

Seller fees typically range from about 10% to 15% on major marketplaces, but it varies by site, event, and sometimes ticket price. Some marketplaces use a fixed percentage; others use variable fees. That's why this calculator exists — so you can compare and see an estimate before you list.

Question 4

Why is my payout lower than my list price?

Accepted Answer

The marketplace deducts a seller fee from your list price. What you get is the list price minus that fee. Buyer fees are separate — they're added on top for the buyer, so the buyer often pays more than your list price. List price is what you set; your payout is what you actually receive.

Question 5

Do seller fees change?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Some marketplaces use a fixed percentage (e.g. 10% or 15%); others change fees based on ticket price, time until the event, and demand. Fees can also differ by event. Always check the site's current seller terms and the payout preview when you list.

Question 6

What's the difference between seller fees and buyer fees?

Accepted Answer

Seller fees are what the marketplace takes from you — deducted from your list price. Buyer fees are what the buyer pays on top of your list price. They're separate: you don't pay the buyer fee, and the buyer doesn't pay your seller fee. Both affect the final numbers, which is why this calculator shows both sides.

Question 7

What if I don't know the exact fees?

Accepted Answer

Use the Advanced section on this calculator to enter an assumed fee percentage. We'll show an estimated take-home for marketplaces that don't publish a single rate (e.g. StubHub, Ticketmaster Resale). For exact numbers, list on the site and check the payout preview before you confirm.

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