Understanding ticketing language can help you make sense of listings and choose the right seats for your event. Here are a few key terms you’ll see on Tickets-Center and across the industry:
Face Value
The original price set by the primary market (see below). In many cases, the face value is printed directly on the ticket. This does not include any service or venue fees charged at checkout.
Piggy-Back Seats
Two or more seats grouped together but arranged in consecutive rows — one directly behind the other.
Example: An order for four seats listed as "Piggy-Back" may be delivered as:
Row 1, Seats 1–2
Row 2, Seats 1–2
Primary Market
The first point of sale for tickets. This can be:
The event’s official website
A venue’s box office
A primary ticketing platform such as Ticketmaster or AXS
The primary market sets the face value and sells tickets directly to the public.
Secondary Market
A resale marketplace where tickets originally purchased from the primary market are listed for sale by licensed resellers or individuals.
Prices are set by the seller and can be above or below face value, depending on demand.
Tickets-Center operates in this space, partnering with professional brokers.
Every order is covered by our Tickets-Center 100% Guarantee for authenticity, on-time delivery, and valid entry.
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