Return Those Tickets To Santa

The NBA season this year has been exciting and ticket prices are surging. The average price for a Boston Celtics home game is at least $300. Before the NBA Finals are held in Boston next summer, the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center warns against counterfeit tickets as these are a regular occurrence. Fans desperate to find a deal could be surprised when they’re rejected at the gate because their tickets are invalid. 

If you’re unsure about the seller, it is most trustworthy to buy your tickets directly from NBA-approved sellers, including NBATickets.com and official NBA team websites. Do not post your tickets online as a clever thief can quickly make a physical copy and use your ticket before you can. 

   Should you find a ticket from a 3rd party seller that seems too good to be true, it likely is. Unless you trust the person, such as a family member of friend, do not buy tickets that seem very cheap. 

If you have encountered one of these scams, report them to the Federal Trade Commission at www.ftc.gov or call 202-326-2222.