Black Cat dumps Ticketmaster

Check it here:

http://dcist.com/2009/09/the_black_cat_dumps_ticketmaster_fo.php

Basically they are going with Ticket Alternative….

Had not heard of Ticket Alternative until now…

more: http://dc.decider.com/articles/the-black-cat-to-switch-from-ticketmaster-to-ticke,32910/

the RnR hotel uses ticket alternative.  i've used them before, they're fine.  fees are low so that's good, but i've never dealt with their customer service dept.  you get a cool fridge magnet when you order tix (or at least you used to) so it was a good place to keep your stubs until show-day.  the constant reminder every morning of your show can really get you amped up :)

i love the magnet

I love the magnet, too, but they send one with EVERY order so now I have seven of them.  I'm running out of fridge space.

Now if only Seth would dump tickets.com for a more affordable service…

Why doesn't the club just do all ticketing in-house? Is it much of a hassle?

I think seth answered that question before. They are not in the business to sell tickets.

I know venues in San Francisco who have their own ticketing in house and the fees are high…

azaghal1981 wrote:
Why doesn't the club just do all ticketing in-house? Is it much of a hassle?

Ahh…I figured fees might have had something to do with it.

now if black cat would dump the vegan crap they sell as food . . . for all beef chili nachos, chicken wings, sushi, and sandwiches named after lady gaga.