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Make Offer vs. Buy Now

Like Airbnb & Uber, the seller chooses who they accept.
Face Value Ticketing
Face Value Ticketing

How it Works

The Offer Flow

View ListingsBrowse tickets priced at true face value—no inflated markups.

Make an OfferSend a message and offer to the seller. Share why you’re attending.

Seller Reviews ProfilesThey see your reviews, badges, and degrees of separation—real fan credibility.

Match ConfirmedSeller accepts. Funds enter escrow for secure, protected payment.

Fan Profile Transparency

Sellers choose who sits next to them based on real fan credibility, not speed or bots.

dana

Jessica Albertson
North Hampton, Mass

⭐ 4.9  | 57 reviews  | 2 mutual friends

“Over 10 years on COT, dozens of successful trades. Had repeat deals with CashorTraders who became some of my best friends.”

Why Buy Now Fuels Scalping

The instant checkout model rewards bots, not real fans.

Every Resale Site

Buy Now model

Instant checkout enables mass bot purchases. Fastest finger wins, brokers use bots to scoop inventory and resell at markup.

CashorTrade

Make Offer model

Human review slows bots, encourages fair trades, and preserves face value. Sellers choose real fans with verified profiles and community ties.

What The Fans Say

“I love that I can actually choose who I sell to. For real if my friend can’t make it I want to dance next to someone who gets it, not some chomper talking about how much they paid.”

dana

Jess
Gold Member since 2014

“The offer system simply works. I’ve met some amazing people through CashorTrade over the years. It’s like Airbnb for tickets.”

matt

Matt
Gold Member since 2017

“Almost 8 years ago I sent a corny message on CashorTrade in hopes of scoring a ticket. As luck would have it, my soulmate was on receiving end.”
couple
Stu Gebbie
Member since 2014

Frequently Asked Questions

Buy Now enables instant checkout, which is perfect for bots and brokers who use automation to mass-purchase tickets at face value and resell them at markup. Our offer system requires human review, which naturally filters out automated scalpers and preserves face value pricing for real fans.

Sellers review your profile, read your message, check your reviews and Gold Member status, and see mutual connections. They choose based on who they’d like to sit next to—it’s personal, community-driven, and transparent. Most offers are accepted within 24 hours.

Everyone starts somewhere! Write a friendly, genuine message when making an offer. Mention why you’re attending, your connection to the artist, and any mutual friends or groups you share. Sellers appreciate authenticity. Once you complete a few transactions, you’ll build your reputation naturally.

Gold Membership is our premium tier. Gold Members pay no transaction fees (face value stays face value), get priority support, early access to high-demand listings, and an exclusive badge that signals credibility to sellers. It’s how we fund the platform without profiting from markups.

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