Need help in verifying my pats playoff ticket's authenticity - New England Patriots Forums

arun338 · 01-09-2011, 09:58 AM

Hi, after 4 years of dreaming about watching a pats playoff game, I have finally bought the tickets from stubhub. The tickets have Tom Brady pic in them, but there is no time or date. It just says TBD. Is this normal. It simply says playoff game 1.

I PAID $400 for these tickets (a huge amount for me) and worried whether I have the right tickets....any help will be highly appreciated.

Thanks,
Arun

Ron Sellers · 01-09-2011, 10:21 AM

I'm almost positive that is normal. I recall when playoff tickets went out to season ticket holders it was well before the NFL had announced the dates and times for the wild card and divisional round games. Since that was the case the only they didn't know the time and date at that point, so they just put TBD.

I know for a fact I have seen that done with NHL playoff tickets that I have had; it will just say "Game 1", "Game 2", etcetera on the ticket as they are printed and sold before the time and date is determined.

Since they come from StubHub I would not be concerned about the tickets not being authentic. Enjoy the game!

Dufflebagz · 01-09-2011, 12:43 PM

They're legit. The tickets were printed a couple months ago.

sp00ln · 01-09-2011, 10:11 PM

I am looking to attend my first Pats game at home ever this Sunday vs the Jets, and I'm about to buy a pair of tickets from someone on craigslist. I've never seen Pats' tickets before, nevertheless playoff tickets. I was hoping someone here could provide some insight on what authentic tickets should look like, perhaps seals, holograms, or even pictures. Thanks!

***jmt57*** · 01-09-2011, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sp00ln

I am looking to attend my first Pats game at home ever this Sunday vs the Jets, and I'm about to buy a pair of tickets from someone on craigslist. I've never seen Pats' tickets before, nevertheless playoff tickets. I was hoping someone here could provide some insight on what authentic tickets should look like, perhaps seals, holograms, or even pictures. Thanks!

Patriots fans victimized by ticket scam - Projo Pats Blog
Pats fans scammed with fake tickets on Craigslist - FoxNews.com
Pats fans scammed with fake tickets on Craigslist - BostonHerald.com

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More than 50 people were turned away after trying to get into Sunday's game between the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens after buying counterfeit tickets on Craigslist that cost as much as $400.

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Patriots spokesman Stacey James said the fans said they bought the tickets on Craigslist. He said the fakes were of high quality.

Dufflebagz · 01-09-2011, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sp00ln

I am looking to attend my first Pats game at home ever this Sunday vs the Jets, and I'm about to buy a pair of tickets from someone on craigslist. I've never seen Pats' tickets before, nevertheless playoff tickets. I was hoping someone here could provide some insight on what authentic tickets should look like, perhaps seals, holograms, or even pictures. Thanks!

Craigslist is a no no for tickets

sp00ln · 01-10-2011, 11:36 PM

Here is my correspondence. Let me know what you guys think:

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Hi xxxx,

Thank you for being patient. My friend said he will be able to meet you somewhere in downtown Boston to pick up the tickets and give you cash ($500). I think it would be best if you two worked out some arrangement to meet; I will give him your email. Expect him to contact you sometime later today.

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On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 2:47 PM, xxx XXXX <gxxxxs@comcast.net> wrote:
Ok. I’ll hold them till tomorrow

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-----Original Message-----
From: Rxxxx
Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2011 2:35 PM
To: xxxx
Subject: Re: New England Patriots vs New York Jets ** 4 tickets Sec 225 ** - $1 (Gillette Stadium)

Perfect, xxxx. I'd like to get them. If OK with you, please bear with me while I work out the logistics with my friend. I'll email you after I speak to him, which will either be later tonight or, at the latest, sometime tomorrow.

Thanks!

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On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 1:58 PM, xxx xxx<gaxxxxs@comcast.net> wrote:
These are my season tickets (hard tickets). My Company did not buy the post season seats, so that is why they are available. They are big tickets and the person can see them when we meet.
They are section 225, row 16.

Cash is preferred and meeting in person is the best.

I work in Boston, so meeting would be fine.

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-----Original Message-----
From: xxxx
Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2011 1:51 PM
To: xxx xxxx
Subject: Re: New England Patriots vs New York Jets ** 4 tickets Sec 225 ** - $1 (Gillette Stadium)

Great. Thank you for your quick reply.

I am located in D.C., but a have a friend in who lives in Boston (we'll be going to the game together). He said he'd be willing to meet with you to pick up the tickets. However, I think his travel is currently limited to the Boston-metro area.

I assume the tickets are 'hard tickets,' correct? Also, do you have any more details on the tickets (row, etc. or perhaps any pictures form the area - if not, that's OK). Finally, how would you like for us to pay for the tickets, cash or PayPal?

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On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 1:28 PM, xxxx Axxxs <gxxxxs@comcast.net> wrote:
Yes, they are available and you can purchase 2. Where are you located? I work in Boston and live in the Foxboro area.

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-----Original Message-----
From: xxxx
Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2011 12:08 PM
To: sale-nn8kd-2151243164@craigslist.org
Subject: New England Patriots vs New York Jets ** 4 tickets Sec 225 ** - $1 (Gillette Stadium)

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New England Patriots vs New York Jets
Divisional Playoff Game
Gillette Stadium
Sunday, January 16, 2010 at 4:30pm
4 Tickets together
Section 225 (Non-Alchoilic Section)
Rows (Located in rows 15-18) - Actual row to be provided at sale
$250 per ticket

I'm interested in your tickets. Is it possible to just pick up two? If so, are they still available?

Thanks.

this message was remailed to you via: sale-nn8kd-2151243164@craigslist.org

***jmt57*** · 01-11-2011, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sp00ln

Here is my correspondence. Let me know what you guys think:

That's going to have to be your decision. As outlined above, more than one person has been burnt purchasing tickets off Craigslist. I haven't looked to see what tickets are going for elsewhere, but if a ticket agency/broker such as StubHub had similar tickets available for a similar price, then to me it would be a no-brainer; I'd go with the ticket agency.

The one thing you do have in your favor is that the person selling the tickets is using an email from his internet service provider (xxx@comcast.net) as opposed to an email from a generic source (xxx@yahoo.com) that would be nearly impossible to trace. In other words if it was a scam he would have probably set up an @gmail.com, @yahoo.com, etcetera email address and then done his correspondence from a public computer.