Alright folks, it's that time of year again. Wrist bands are showing up at homes. We're officially in countdown mode to this years Outside Lands!
With this being the internet's largest Outside Lands community, we like to host an official buy/sell/trade thread every year to cut down on all of the ticket sale post and cut down on potential scamming.
While we cannot facilitate deals between parties, we ask that you take the time to read through our best tips and tricks on how to avoid being scammed as a buyer, seller or trading party.
As of now, rule number 1 is lifted WITHIN THIS THREAD. We ask that you do not make separate post regarding the buy/sell/trade of wrist bands please. This is your warning. Post will result in a temp ban and cut out your time from posting leading up to this years event.
Wristbands being mailed out has historically been the signal for scammers to flood this sub in an attempt to con members out of their money. We do not take this lightly here and it does not serve this community to allow it in any way. Report anyone who falls in this category, let's keep each other safe.
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**Ticket Sale Rules**
* **NEVER POST PERSONAL INFO**
- Your post should never include any personal information in this thread or any. No phone numbers, no emails, no addresses. Absolutely no doxxing. This is for the protection of all parties involved. If you end up getting a potential match, please move to DMs.
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* **ALL TICKET SALES MUST BE AT/BELOW FACE VALUE**
– If you are looking to make a flip, you are free to conduct your business on other platforms. If anyone is found to attempt to sell tickets over face value here, they will be removed from the thread. There are other avenues for you to sell if you do not agree.
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* **CROSS OUT YOUR POST WHEN YOU'VE BOUGHT, SOLD, OR TRADED**
– You can use the formatting help button if you don't know how or highlight and use the S with the line through it. This will help others know that the listing is no longer active.
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* **SORT BY NEW**
– When looking for new listings, this is a reminder to sort by 'new.'
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* **REPORT ALL OFFENDERS**
- Anyone attempting to scam, anyone trying to sell higher than face value once you get into DMs, make it known to the community via thread and let us know so we can handle it accordingly. The only reason we've even allowed this thread is because people have asked for it. This sub will not become the wild wild west as a result, so let's all do our part!
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* **DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE BUYING**
- Make sure you take a look at who you are potentially buying from. Do not blindly buy from someone posting in the thread. We will do our best to remove any offenders, but it is important to take advice from others in this thread about buying/selling/trading tickets for the best results. The search function on tips will also bring some great results!
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**BUY/SELL/TRADE FAQ**
**Why do tickets have to be at/below face value?**
Since the beginning of this sub, the sentiment towards overpriced tickets has always been negative. Bots are more readily available and shady tactics used by companies for resales are more prevalent than ever. We want to continue to foster this space as the safest for OSL attendees and this is in line with our philosophy. There are numerous other avenues to list if you disagree.
**What is face value?**
Face value is the price that includes wristbands, fees, and shipping. There are different tiers in which people have purchased tickets, it is best practice to ask for a receipt of purchase to prove the face value including all fees. If anyone is attempting to sell a ticket above face value, please report them to the moderators and provide evidence.
**How do I spot a scammer?**
This subs community has been AMAZING at spotting scammers. The search box is going to be your best friend to find all the tips and tricks. The mod team will work to add tips from community members and will also allow them to be posted within the thread. Some great info has been posted [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/OutsideLands/comments/n1cy4r/regarding_buyselltrade_post_rule_1/)
**Am I better off buying through Ticketexchange or StubHub?**
Some websites offer additional protection to buyers. You may feel more comfortable going that route. Outside of that, we have no advice to offer in regards to risk.
**Are registered wristbands okay to buy?**
Do not buy registered wristbands. Please make sure that the wristband is unregistered before you purchase. This is one of the easiest ways to be scammed as the registered user can claim that the wristband was lost at any time and get a new one. As the official website states, they don't know the wristband is yours until you register it.
**How can I verify someone's identity?**
Our hope is that someone attempting to sell you a wristband is being honest. However, we know the realities of these circumstances. Social media can be your best friend to verify identities. Instagram, Facebook, etc. matched up with a picture to prove their username can go a long way to getting things across smooth for example. Someone trying to sell should have no issues with providing proof but everyone is different.
**I've been scammed. Now what?**
Report the issue to the mod team so that we can remove the offender. However, we cannot guarantee that you will not be scammed. We also do not have the ability to assist with such an issue. Please remember to do your research before engaging.
