For sporting events, most organizers have been phasing out paper tickets to save costs and streamline sales. They have made the shift to selling tickets online, allowing people from all over the world to get tickets as soon as they go up for sale, which has also helped improve event popularity. Although this process seems less complicated, there are several mistakes people may make when buying tickets online, which could make them lose money. 1. Not verifying the seller One of the biggest mistakes people make when shopping for tickets online is not looking up the seller. Today, several sites sell tickets for sporting events, which can make it confusing to choose the best option. After all, how does one decide who is legitimate? A little research beforehand can go a long way in avoiding any issues here. One should check if the sellers or resellers have a social media presence and compare their offerings against top ticket sellers. This is also a good time to check the website’s basic security features. Any site that does not host secure links or has spelling errors in its name, the wrong URL, or an extremely convoluted process is likely a scam. 2.