verified fan
/ˈverɪfaɪd fæn/
CommonA Ticketmaster program that attempts to give real fans priority access to tickets over bots and scalpers.
Often used sarcastically because the verification process doesn't guarantee tickets and sometimes feels arbitrary. Heavy fans get rejected while casual ones get codes.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | i've been to 6 of her shows and didn't get a verified fan code. my friend who has never listened got one. great system | The verification program seems to randomly assign access rather than prioritizing true fans. | x, 2023 |
| 02 | verified fan presale starts in 2 hours. refreshing my email every 10 seconds rn | Anxiously waiting for a presale code to arrive. | tiktok, 2023 |
| 03 | got my verified fan code!! queue of 75,000 people. this is fine | Despite receiving the code, the demand is so high that getting tickets is still unlikely. | reddit, 2022 |
| 04 | ticketmaster invented verified fan so they could pretend scalping is the fans' problem and not theirs | The program is PR spin rather than a genuine fix for ticket accessibility. | x, 2024 |
Use it when
- Discussing whether you got selected for Ticketmaster's verified fan presale.
- Someone registered for verified fan access to a high-demand show.
- Criticizing Ticketmaster's system for fan priority.
- A verified fan code was sent or not sent before a presale window.
Do not use it when
- You mean someone is just a devoted fan in general.Use “superfan” instead.
- You are talking about a different platform's presale system.
Verified fan vs presale code
verified fan
Verified fan is the program itself. You register and may or may not receive access.
VS
presale-code
A presale code is the actual access key. Verified fan is one way to get one.
Origin and context
Ticketmaster launched Verified Fan in 2017 to combat bot scalping by pre-registering buyers and issuing codes to selected fans. Gained widespread attention after the Taylor Swift Eras Tour sales collapse in late 2022.
- First seen
- 2017
- Confidence
- high
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