Why are fans selling Travis Scott tickets days before 'Circus Maximus'? Insights on last-minute resale

There are only two days left until trap fans get to witness American rapper Travis Scott’s "Circus Maximus" concert, and social media is filled with fans who are ready to resell their tickets for a lower price, but it’s still unclear why.

The “Goosebumps” hit maker is set to light up the stage on Saturday, October 11, for his world tour, which will take place at the FNB Stadium courtesy of Castle Lite Unlocks.

The concert was announced back in April, and many South African fans were excited to see the trapstar perform in their home country; however, it seems that the excitement is dying down, as many have been announcing that they are reselling their tickets.

Social media timelines have been buzzing with fans who are eager to get the concert tickets off their hands, offering to sell them for less than what they bought them for. 

The ticket prices ranged from R200 to R6 320, depending on the preferred seating, including aisle seating, reserved seating and general admission standing. 

There are also VIP tickets that include luxurious packages that allow fans to experience the front row standing and the Hall of Fame lounge.

Why fans are reselling their tickets

But why are so many people choosing to resell just two days before the concert? The reasons vary. 

Some fans admit to having bought tickets in bulk when sales opened, hoping to make a profit closer to the event, but with prices dropping, that plan did not work out. 

Others say they lost interest after the final line-up was revealed, expressing disappointment that a few additional artists were included whom they did not expect or want to see. 

Some have voiced concerns about the overall concert experience, from crowd safety to venue logistics, while others are simply facing personal reasons, like upcoming exams or last-minute schedule changes, that make it hard to attend.

Instagram user @onedollarmore told “Independent Media Lifestyle” that he is also selling two of his tickets for R300 after buying them for R200 each.

“I changed my mind about going. I don’t want to attend the event anymore, and I missed the refund deadline, so I decided to sell my tickets instead,” he said.

Radio personality Unathi Nkayi also weighed in, sharing that her son and his friends are among those trying to sell their tickets.

Speaking in a video, she said they “don’t want to go now because they don’t know whether they’re going to be disappointed or not after spending thousands of hard-earned money”.

She added that the uncertainty so close to the show “is just bad PR”.