ComplaintsforVIP Nation, Inc.

• Initial Complaint

  07/23/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  Went to the Blink show 7/21/24 at ********** & the entire VIP process was a nightmare. We checked in at 5. WE HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO GET WHERE NEEDED TO GO. At checkin they didnt have our gift & said it wouldnt be mailed til end of tour & said we cant enter until 5:30 but we could right next to their table so we waited there & at 5:20 when we tried to get in, we were told we had to wait 10 more minutes. Fine. At 5:30 we were told our VIP didnt allow us to enter there. At this point there were 2 other chances for them to give us correct information. We went back to check-in & asked what was going on & were told its not their ************ should know where to get in. Eventually we found a Citi Field staff member & had to go to the complete other side of the stadium to enter. Had we been given the right information from the beginning, we wouldnt have had to race around the stadium and wait in a long line of other people who had floor seat. Because we got the information late & then had a 20 minute walk around the building, we got in late. When we got to a merch booth, the line was wrapped around the stadium & when we got to the front, they didnt have my sized items, which could have been avoided from the beginning. I paid $538 per ticket for 3 tickets & this experience was garbage. Seats right next to mine were in the $200s so youre telling me I paid $250 for a lanyard & a stuffed bunny that wont come til end of the tour? Poor quality of staff caused us to not even be able to get merch? There was no experience in this VIP experience except for aggravation that could have been avoided with a basic floor ticket. For the inconvenience and lack of actual experience, I would like at least a partial refund. A reg floor ticket would have gotten me in on time & able to buy merch. The entire VIP experience made my actual experience terrible. Im submitting the response from the company; showing they didnt even read my email & the response addressed nothing at all.

  Business response

  07/23/2024

  The fan purchased a premium Ticket package. This package did not contain early entry or early merch shopping. The fan checked in at 4:48pm and as stated in the itinerary we sent they would be allowed entry with the general public when doors opened at 5:30pm. it sounds like the fan thought they purchased an early entry package. The early entry package did include early entry and crowd free shopping. However, this is not the package the fan purchased. Everyone that purchased a VIP package is receiving the Bunny after the tour concludes. A we fulfilled the package the fan purchased, we are not issuing a refund or partial refund. 

  Customer response

  07/23/2024

   
  Complaint: 22028417
  
  I am rejecting this response because:

  Only one issue was acknowledged. In my complaint I stated I was fine with entering at 5:30. The main issue was the runaround that was caused by VIP nations lack of customer satisfaction. I would not have been late to anything if we were given the correct information because as you stated, I checked in BEFORE 5pm. My other issue is that we paid all this extra money because we were to get a gift and we are going to get a stuffed bunny mailed to us and were supposed to just be ok with the fact that that bunny was $250? I refuse to accept there cannot be a refund because no sane person would purchase a stuffed animal for $250! I am aware there wasnt crowd free shopping, again NOT THE ISSUE.  The issue is VIP NATION screwed everything up for us by giving us wrong information and then blaming us! We only were able to even get in after hunting down a Citi Field employee. You should be ashamed of yourselves and Blink 182 should do better for their fans! Keep the stuffed bunny and refund us $250 per ticket. This is unacceptable. 
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***************************************

  Business response

  07/26/2024

  We are sorry that you were not satisfied with your experience. When you checked in you were then allowed to enter the venue from any entrance after doors opened at 5:30. You did not have early entry, so I am unsure as to what direction you needed to enter. As previously stated, your package was fulfilled. As we are sorry to hear it didn't meet your expectation, it fulfilled what we promised. No refund will be issued.

• Initial Complaint

  07/01/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  I had bought a Premium Ticket Package to the ******, ** stop of Blink 182's One More Time Tour that took place on 6/27/24. The ticket purchase had included 3 physical items to pick up at the show; **mmemorative *** laminate, Specially designed *** merchandise item and Blink-182 custom candy. On 6/24/24 I received an email from VIP Nation outlining the *** check-in process prior to the show which was from 6PM - 7PM. I arrived to the venue and was checking in during the outlined timeframe. At the door, I was instructed to go to the arena floor where they would help me with *** check-in, upon getting to the arena floor I was sent to someone else for help. I ended up going to the Guest Relations **unter by the main entrance where nobody knew anything about *** chick-in, then referred to another Guest Relations **unter. This process went on about **************************************************** they weren't around but provided me with the email address ******************************* and told me that VIP Nation will mail you the items you did not pick up. I saw many other people with the similar strips of paper with the VIP Nation email address on it, so I emailed them as soon as possible letting them know about the situation. I received an auto-type response stating that they will not mail items out but I can follow the tour to another state to pick up the items I paid for. I have seen other complaints about this business for the same story, they provide the event staff with their email and tell patrons to email them explaining the situation and they will mail you your merchandise although it is clear they have no intentions of doing so. I believe this is done only to keep patrons from complaining at the event, quite a shady business practice. I would prefer to receive the 3 physical items I paid for and didn't receive, but if not, I want an immediate refund of the difference I paid for a premium ticket and a non premium seat in the same row.

  Business response

  07/03/2024

  We send the fans a detailed itinerary with very specific check in locations and check in times. The itinerary also states that merchandise not picked up at check in will not be shipped. This is due to tour logistics being very difficult to ship from the road. This fan received and opened the itinerary. They did not check into the *** area to collect their merchandise. We can make an exception and send the fan the merchandise. Please confirm the shipping address.

  Customer response

  07/08/2024

   
  Complaint: 21919766
  
  I am rejecting this response because:
  

  Thank you. I will *accept* this response upon the receipt of my merchandise. When I physically have the items I am owed, I will respond to BBB and tell them we reached a solution and have the complaint closed. My shipping address is ********************************************

  Thank you,

   *********************

  Business response

  07/22/2024

  We will be shipping the 2 of the 3 items tomorrow. The 3rd item is not available until the end of the tour. At that time the item will be shipped. 

• Initial Complaint

  06/26/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Product Issues

  Status:

  Resolved

  More info

  I went tothe ************************* meet&greet onFriday(6/21/24)inMiami, ***The upgrade that I bought for$1,250included the following:Aphoto,laminate,&tattoo.We were toldthe day ofthe event(6/21/24)@12:13PM that there wont be the tattoopart ofthe M&G&would be compensated with1drumstick&a t-shirt.Uponsome research2drumsticks are$15at GuitarCenter&a shirt is no morethan$20-$30.Theres noway that these2items compare to a tattoo whichwas advertised not only inthe description ofthe packagebut on socialmedia as well.I attemptedto reachout to *******************************&got the responses of, The tattoo was also a gift completely gratis from TravisFlashtattoo options willbe available to preview&select onsite at no additionalcostNowhere in the description ofthe package doesit say the tattoo is a gift&if its at noadditional cost thenthat means its included within the$1,250 Ipaid.On theUK VIPNation website Iwas able to findtheTicket/Package Terms of Purchasewhichclearly states whathappens if somethingis withdrawn fromthe event.I asked in the email tobe provided a link forthe NorthAmericanTicket/Package Terms of Purchasewhichwas ignored¬ given.I calledVIPNation onMonday (6/24/24).I was onholdfor~30minutes,spoke to an agent&the call was dropped.**** expecting a callback butdidnt get one.I called@10:51AMto bewaiting for an agent forover90minutes.The agent listened&said exactly whatwas inthe email.Irequested to speak toasupervisor which ************** tocontinue tosendemails.I was hungup on&when I calledback another rep *********** he coulddo is giveme ********* speakto someone else&he provided me the samenumber I wascalling.ImNOTasking for a full refundbut I paid for a fullpackage&only received 2ofthe3 items.Im wanting a partialrefundof atleast$500due to notreceiving a tattoo,the unprofessionalism ofthe agentson thephone&fortheVIPNation email agent that didnt provide me thelink I asked for tosee myrights as a buyer onwhat thecompensation is forwhen an item is withdrawnfrom apackage.

  Business response

  07/10/2024

  We came to an agreement that a $500.00 refund was warranted and resolved this issue. The refund was processed, and this closes the complaint

  Customer response

  07/12/2024

   
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***************************

• Initial Complaint

  03/21/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  Attended ******* at the forum on 3/9/24. We did not make check in to pick up our merchandise. Order 42-19618. I would like my merchandise sent to us

  Business response

  03/21/2024

  As we apologize the experience and the merchandise were missed, we do send an itinerary outlining the pickup location and times. The itinerary also outlines that we do not ship merchandise not picked up at check in. 

  Customer response

  03/22/2024

   
  Complaint: 21468499
  
  I am rejecting this response because:
  
  As I am aware of what the itinerary stated, I paid a premium price and I want what I paid for. The merchandise belongs to me and I would appreciate it being sent without me escalating the situation any further. I expect my merchandise or a refund immediately. 
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***************************

  Business response

  03/22/2024

  As a courtesy we will ship the merchandise. Please let us know the sizes you would like and confirm the shipping address. Thank you.

  Customer response

  03/28/2024

   
  Complaint: 21468499
  
  I am rejecting this response because:
   
  Thank you, I am owed 4 jackets. I want one Large, ************* and one XX-Large as well as the merchandise associated with the package. 
  

  Once I receive my items I will advise the BBB we reached a resolution and to close the case satisfied. 

  Sincerely,
  
  ***************************

  Business response

  04/05/2024

  These should ship out next week. Here is the tracking number 1Z19469A0393965658. Thank you for allowing us to resolve this issue.

• Initial Complaint

  03/12/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Product Issues

  Status:

  Resolved

  More info

  I spent extra money on 2 tickets for my daughter's birthday to see ********************* VIP experience. The girls where in line on time, and they ended up running out of the vip merch which included a poster, ect. The guy says sorry to them and had my daughter take a picture of a email address and said to email them and they will help her get her stuff that was included in the purchase price. We'll I emailed and I was told that they went to the wrong place.. um no because they saw other platinum ticket holders getting their stuff , so I said no they where in the right spot however they didn't have any for them hence why I am emailing this random email that they gave us. *******'s response was this We did not run out of merchandise at this show and the girls did not check in. They advise to email because they do not have another option to tell you in person. First of all, they told my girls they ran out. So either the person giving the stuff out lied, or he's lying to me. I wouldn't be so upset if they would have just not even bothered telling her to email that they would get them both their included merch... not to mention the talent was over TWO hours late performing . Super loose operation. We go to concerts all the time and I have never left a bad reveiw before. But I do not appreciate being told my kid was not there at the correct time and place. She saw people being handed their stuff and their excuse of " oh we just tell people to email because we don't know what else to say but we don't ship ever" that is extremely unprofessional. Thank you, *******

  Business response

  03/12/2024

  Thank you for reaching out. Your itinerary states that all merchandise must be picked up on site at *** check in and will not be shipped. After reviewing our check in log your daughters did not check into the *** check in. This is the reason they didn't get the merchandise. We did not run out. I am not sure who they spoke to. However, as this is a VIP Nation experience the venue employees would advise to email us. This did not imply you were going to be mailed merchandise. What you were advised of was factual. In addition, you are requesting a full refund. Your daughters attended the show. You would not be entitled to a full refund for failing to check into the *** check in area. As a gesture of good faith, we are willing to ship the merchandise. Please provide your shipping information 

  Customer response

  03/15/2024

   
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  

  They agreed to mail the merchandise my girls where told my employees that they would get mailed to them and asked me to provide a address 

  *******************

  ***************************;

  ************ , **

  98363

  
  Sincerely,
  
  *******************

• Initial Complaint

  01/11/2024

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  I purchased *** tickets to the ***************** event in *****, **. VIP Nation was supposed to give me access to the *** event that was being held before the concert as well *** seating in a special area during the show. I was denied access to the *** area before and during the show. I contacted my VIP Nation host and they never responded. I tried contacting VIP Nation several times to assist me but no supervisor from their company would respond to my calls. I am requesting a full refund for this event since I was not given access to the *** area or my *** seats. The stadium personnel supervisors apologized to me and stated the merchant may have oversold tickets.

  Business response

  01/11/2024

  Can you please provide an order number for your purchase. This event was in the summer of 2022. We have no record of this fan reaching out to VIP Nation advising there was an issue. Please provide any correspondence you sent advising us in 2022 that you were unable to gain access to the show. 

  Customer response

  01/11/2024

   
  Complaint: 21114492
  
  I am rejecting this response because reached out to you multiple times. I spoke with Supervisor ****. I reached out multiples times by phone and email to my host for the event. Their phone number is ************. No one every responded which is why I needed to do this complaint. 
  
  Here is the order # 25-37105/FLO
  
  Sincerely,
  
  *************************

  Business response

  01/16/2024

  We have no record of any correspondence. Please provide any correspondence you may have from 2022 that would confirm you were not allowed into the concert. This tour was over a year and a half ago. 

• Initial Complaint

  12/26/2023

  Complaint Type:

  Product Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  I paid extra for special vip tickets so I could have the ******* jackets for my spouse and I. I submitted my size info months in advance but during the concert date no one could help me. I went to guest services and they said to email the organizer. They never mailed me what I paid for!

  Business response

  12/27/2023

  Hello,
  We apologize for any trouble. We're sorry to hear that you did not receive your item. Please contact ******************************* for further assistance on your VIP package elements. 

  ***

  Ticketmaster Consumer Escalations 

  Customer response

  12/27/2023

   
  Complaint: 21059301
  
  I am rejecting this response because:

   

  I had contacted the email people at your company last week and they provided ZERO help!  Thats why I had to resort to the BBB

  Please mail me the two jackets for my spouse and I  

  
  Sincerely,
  
  ******************

  Business response

  01/03/2024

  Hello,
  There is no account under the email address ***************************. We do not see an order for this event. If you have not received your package elements, we recommend contacting the *** packager at the email previously provided. Thank you.

  ***

  Ticketmaster Consumer Escalations 

  
  

  Customer response

  01/17/2024

  i used my other email for the order, PLUS I HAD Already contacted the vip and they couldnt help. They said I had to pickup the items at the event, which I did not know. During the concert, I had gone to the guest services window and they said to email the *** address, which I did but they Didnt get the message until the next day and I had already left town.  So can you please ship my items that I paid for please?

  Business response

  01/17/2024

  The fan reached out asking where to collect her jacket and was responded to on 12/20. We never heard back from them. I called her today and she was unable to provide me a order number or email that matched the name of herself or her companion. *** then stated she didn't have time for this right now. I advised her to call me when she has time to resolve.. 

  Customer response

  01/30/2024

  i provided proof of purchase (nearly $4,000 for two tickets) and this dude still doesnt want to ship me even 1 jacket. ??  I asked if they ran out of jackets. Or they can provide a partial refund because I didnt receive what I paid for! ??????

  Business response

  01/31/2024

  Hello, 

  We would be happy to send you the merchandise you were unable to pick up on site.  I've reviewed the communication history on this request, and looks like email address provided is the not the same one used to make the purchase. Can you please confirm the email address used to make the purchase or order number for your purchase?  Also can you please confirm the shipping address and the sizes you would like? 

  Thanks, 

  VIP Nation

  Customer response

  02/08/2024

   
  Complaint: 21059301        email is **********************
  
  yes, i would appreciate it if you ship the package to me.

   

  but i don't understand why it has taken MONTHS to get to this point?

  Business response

  03/11/2024

  Hello, 
  

  As previously stated in multiple communications you have not provided us with correct order information. The information you have provided does not match the order number, name or email. We would be happy to send you the merchandise you were unable to pick up on site if you can please confirm the email address used to make the purchase and order number for your purchase?  If you can provide this info we will also need the shipping address and the sizes you would like? We first need to confirm the order number, email and name associated with the order.

  
  Thank you,

  
  VIP Nation

• Initial Complaint

  12/22/2023

  Complaint Type:

  Service or Repair Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  The transaction was on June 7 2023, for a total of ****** USD through ticket master. The event was December 21, at ******************** in *******, *** (*********** tour). I bought an early entry pass (it was called the *** early entry), which promised early entry into the event. The event let us in late, lined us all up, and held us on the second or third floor from the general admission area. Once we got to this area, we realized they had been letting in individuals with general admission passes first. Thus, I paid for a service that I did not receive. Upon getting to the concert venue, no *** pass holders made it to the barricade at the concert (I have video proof of you would like). I paid extra money just to end up behind individuals that had been in line 6 hours behind me. I also have other concert goers that can contest to this as well. The venue at that time stated they could not do anything.

  Business response

  01/09/2024

  The early entry package indicated early entry to the venue. It did not indicate early entry to the GA pit. Fans were granted early entry to the building. Some fans chose to visit the merchandise area and may have caused a delay as the early entry and ** entry was a 15 min window. As the fan did attend the concert a full refund would not be granted. As a courtesy we can issue a $25.00 refund as a gesture of good faith. 

• Initial Complaint

  11/30/2023

  Complaint Type:

  Product Issues

  Status:

  Unresolved

  More info

  Purchased VIP tickets to *************************, order details attached, VIP Premium Ticket Package.The terms were to inlcude merchandise that was duly paid to Livenation (or Ticketmaster owned by)It was never received by shipment and they told me at the show it would be shipped.Follow up email (attached) has not been responded to.Please ship these items asap, for purposes of sending these outstanding paid for items address;******************************************************** In the event the merchandise is no longer available, then a refund would be requested.

  Business response

  11/30/2023

  Hello, We will be shipping the merchandise to 

   

  *************************
  ********************************
  ****** ** 77388

  Customer response

  12/05/2023

   
  Complaint: 20940146
  
  I am rejecting this response because:

  Hi VIP Nation can you please email me the tracking information?
  
  Sincerely,
  
  *************************

  Customer response

  12/05/2023

   
  Complaint: 20940146
  
  I am rejecting this response because:

  Hi VIP Nation can you please email me the tracking information?
  
  Sincerely,
  
  *************************

  Customer response

  12/05/2023

   
  Complaint: 20940146
  
  I am rejecting this response because:

  Hi VIP Nation can you please email me the tracking information?
  
  Sincerely,
  
  *************************

• Initial Complaint

  11/16/2023

  Complaint Type:

  Product Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  I purchased vip tickets to the reunion tour for September 29th.Almost two months later I have received nothing. The customer service number is not working and Ive basically been scammed If nothing happens without n a mouth and I mmot Refunded Im escalating this because everything is to expensive to be playing with peoples money.

  Business response

  11/27/2023

  The merchandise was not available for the first 3 shows due to production delays. The merchandise was shipped out last week. You should have received it or will be arriving this week.

  Customer response

  11/30/2023

   
  Complaint: 20873892
  
  I am rejecting this response because: I will wait a few weeks then reach back out.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  *******************************

  Business response

  11/30/2023

  She asked for her merchandise. She was advised the merch was sent. She rejects the resolution. We have sent the merchandise and have no further comment

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