Let’s be honest: You’re tired of being treated like a piggy bank.
You spend months planning your event. You scout the location, book the talent, sweat over the logistics, and pour your soul into every detail. Then, when it’s finally time to sell tickets, the "Big Guys" swoop in and take a massive bite out of your revenue before you even see a dime.
We’re talking about the industry giants: the Ticketmasters and the Eventbrites of the world. They’ve built empires on "convenience fees," "service charges," and percentage-based models that do one thing and one thing only: DRAIN YOUR PROFITS.
It’s time to stop the bleeding. At MainGate Tickets, we think the current industry standard is a total racket. You’re doing the work; you should keep the money.
Are you ready to see how deep the rabbit hole goes? Let’s reveal what these platforms are actually hiding from you and how you can TAKE CONTROL of your event revenue once and for all.
When you look at a platform like Eventbrite, their fees might look small at first glance. Maybe it’s 3.7% plus $1.79 per ticket. Sounds reasonable, right?
WRONG.
Let’s do some quick math. If you’re selling a $50 ticket to your summer festival, that "small" fee suddenly jumps to over $3.60. Selling 1,000 tickets? You just handed over $3,600 for… what, exactly? A checkout page?
Ticketmaster is even worse. They often hide fees that can reach 25-30% of the total ticket price. That means your fans are paying way more, but you aren't seeing any of that extra cash. It’s a classic case of "Pass the Buck," and unfortunately, you’re the one passing your hard-earned revenue straight to a corporate office in a skyscraper.
How is that fair? It isn’t.
These platforms rely on the fact that you think you need them. They bet on your fear that switching will be too complicated. But here’s the reality: You are paying for their brand, not for better service. In fact, you’re often paying for a slower checkout and a clunkier experience that leads to ABANDONED CARTS.
At MainGate Tickets, we decided to flip the script. We don’t care if your ticket is $10 or $200. Why should we take a bigger cut just because you’re offering a premium experience?
Our pricing is simple, transparent, and: quite frankly: AMAZING.
IT’S A FLAT $1 FEE.
That’s it. No percentages. No "gotchas." Just one dollar.
Imagine that. On that same $50 ticket where Eventbrite was taking $3.60+, we only take $1. That’s an immediate 70% savings on your ticketing costs. When you scale that across a large festival or a multi-day car show, we’re talking about THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS staying in your pocket.
What could you do with an extra $5,000? Better marketing? Higher-quality vendors? A bigger payout for your school or ministry? The choice is yours because it’s YOUR MONEY.
You may be thinking, with the volume I am doing, I have already negotiated less than a $1 fee.
Fair question! And honestly, if you’re moving a lot of tickets, you should be asking it.
That’s exactly why we offer our Beat the Fee Guarantee. If you already have a current fee in place, show us what you’re paying, and we’ll beat it. Simple as that.
No runaround. No games. No “maybe after the contract review” nonsense. Just a friendly, straightforward conversation about getting you a better deal and giving you more control.
So if you’re a high-volume organizer and you think you’ve already squeezed your rates as low as they can go, don’t assume that’s the end of the road. Give us a shot. We like proving the big guys wrong!
If fees are the first thing that kills an event’s vibe, a long line at the gate is the second.
We’ve all been there. You show up to a festival, and the line is wrapped around the block because the "industry-standard" scanning system is lagging. Or worse, the hardware is failing.
At MainGate, we ditched the clunky handheld scanners of the past. Our Event Management tools allow your team to use the devices they already have: smartphones and tablets. Our app turns any phone into a high-speed scanning machine.
WE ARE 4-5 TIMES FASTER.
While the "Big Guys" are struggling with sync errors, your guests are already inside, buying merch and grabbing drinks. We’ve had third-party tests prove that our ticketing widget is faster, has a higher conversion rate, and fewer abandoned carts than the competition.
Why? Because we focus on simplicity. One page. One form. FAST.
We aren't a "one size fits all" corporate machine. We know that a haunted house has different needs than a school fundraiser or a touring exhibit.
Whether you’re running a massive CAR SHOW, a local MINISTRY EVENT, or a professional PERFORMING ARTS venue, we have features tailored for you:
We even make it incredibly easy to get started. Our event creation process is a simple, one-page form. You can have your event live and selling tickets before your coffee gets cold!
Waiting for your money is the worst part of event planning. Some platforms hold your funds until weeks after the event is over. They’re essentially making interest on your revenue while you’re stuck trying to pay your vendors.
STRIKE WHILE THE IRON IS HOT.
With MainGate, we prioritize FAST PAYOUTS. We get your ticket sales revenue to you quickly, with detailed reporting that actually makes sense. No hidden merchant account fees to decode. Just clear, honest numbers so you can keep your momentum going.
Look, you have a choice. You can keep playing the "Percentage Game" with the big platforms, or you can join the disruptors at MainGate Tickets.
We aren't just a vendor; we’re your partner. We want your event to be so successful that you come back year after year. And the best way to do that is to make sure you’re as profitable as possible.
It’s time to stop the "Big Platform" tax. It’s time to put yourself back in the driver’s seat.
Are you ready to see how much you could be saving? Head over to our pricing page and see the difference for yourself. Let’s get your next event started right.
CREATE YOUR EVENT NOW and keep your money where it belongs( with you!)
