Tier caps, discounts, and timing for US on-sales — so you measure demand before you overspend on production.
Early bird & presale: a practical pricing guide
Tier caps, discounts, and timing for US on-sales — so you measure demand before you overspend on production.
Small early bird cap
10%–15% of capacity creates real urgency.
Demand signal
Early sales tell you whether to scale spend.
Fund production early
Use advance sales to pay vendors on time.
How it works
- 1
Set tiers & capacity
Early bird, GA, VIP with clear caps.
- 2
Share one checkout link
Instagram, email, SMS, promoter codes.
- 3
Get paid & scan
Settle per sale when your stack allows; validate QR at the door.
What to look for
Flexible tiers
Early bird, GA, VIP, promo codes.
Live dashboard
Sales, refunds, and scans.
Secure QR
Duplicate-scan protection.
Three-tier model
Early bird (about 10%–15% of capacity) → presale → regular → door. Auto-advance when a tier sells out. If early bird stalls, adjust message or price before you lock bigger costs.
Fits many event types
Concerts
Clubs to theaters nationwide.
Nightlife
Fast mobile checkout.
Conferences
Multi-tier badges.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tickean available in the US?
Yes — USD checkout, Stripe payouts, and QR tickets for US organizers. Use it when 0% organizer fee and per-sale settlement fit your production needs.
Sources & references
- Stripe pricing (US) — Stripe (accessed 2026-08-03)
Need to sell tickets too?
If the model fits, create your event in minutes. 0% organizer fee; fast payouts via the payment provider.
Last updated: August 3, 2026