February 23, 2026 at 6:15 pm

Concertgoer Buys Extra Tickets Upfront For Her Friends, But After They Accept, They Don’t Pay And Then Expect To Profit Off Resale

by Ashley Ashbee

Standing room only at a concert

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Planning to go to a concert with friends is so exciting. The experience of live music can be even better when you share it with loved ones.

But lots of things can get in the way of a good time. Check out what put a damper on this concertgoer’s excitement.

AITA for not wanting to sell my friends’ concert tickets?

I recently bought multiple seats for a concert happening later this year. I bought several tickets upfront because I knew multiple people would likely be interested and afterward I asked my friends if they wanted to go.

But it backfired in such a disappointing way.

They agreed, and the plan was that they would pay me back for their tickets.

They haven’t paid me yet.

Recently, they noticed how much the tickets are currently reselling for and asked me to resell their tickets and send them the money instead of attending the concert.

But she doesn’t like that plan at all.

I’m unsure how to handle this. I bought the tickets intending for us to attend together, not to resell them. I also paid for everything upfront, and selling the tickets would change the original plan and affect my own experience at the concert.

At the same time, they feel that since they agreed to go, the tickets should be treated as theirs.

I’m trying to figure out whether it’s reasonable for me to decline reselling the tickets and stick with the original plan.

AITA?

Here is what folks are saying.

Zero sense. They want to profit from something they haven’t bought into.

Screenshot 2026 02 07 at 11.35.02 PM Concertgoer Buys Extra Tickets Upfront For Her Friends, But After They Accept, They Dont Pay And Then Expect To Profit Off Resale

Totally. These people aren’t friends.

Screenshot 2026 02 07 at 11.35.17 PM Concertgoer Buys Extra Tickets Upfront For Her Friends, But After They Accept, They Dont Pay And Then Expect To Profit Off Resale

Exactly. What a jerk.

Screenshot 2026 02 07 at 11.36.34 PM Concertgoer Buys Extra Tickets Upfront For Her Friends, But After They Accept, They Dont Pay And Then Expect To Profit Off Resale

Good plan.

Screenshot 2026 02 07 at 11.37.01 PM Concertgoer Buys Extra Tickets Upfront For Her Friends, But After They Accept, They Dont Pay And Then Expect To Profit Off Resale

True. Only real friends would go for that.

Screenshot 2026 02 07 at 11.37.41 PM Concertgoer Buys Extra Tickets Upfront For Her Friends, But After They Accept, They Dont Pay And Then Expect To Profit Off Resale

Go to the show alone and sell those tickets! Seeing shows alone is awesome.

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Ashley Ashbee | Contributing Writer, Workplace & Culture

Ashley Ashbee is a contributing writer for TwistedSifter specializing in workplace dynamics, employee advocacy, and professional culture. Drawing on her real-world experience as a software consultant, she brings a unique, insider perspective to navigating office conflicts, toxic management, and trending professional dilemmas.

Holding a degree in Professional Writing from York University, Ashley combines her formal editorial training with her corporate background to deliver highly engaging, empathetic narratives. She excels at breaking down complex workplace dramas and translating them into stories that truly empower and validate modern workers.

Based in St. Catharines, Ontario, Ashley balances her time between the tech and publishing worlds with her love for the outdoors. When she isn’t consulting or writing, she can usually be found exploring local walking trails or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

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