Our Story
Buying and selling sports, concerts and theater tickets since 1993!
There was a time in the 1980's when Nick Giammusso, our company President & CEO, ran a traditional venue box office at The Memorial Auditorium in his hometown of Buffalo, NY. He essentially reported to the artist's manager and the ultimate goal was to sell and distribute event tickets so the artist was happy.
The phone would ring with clients looking to buy tickets to an already sold-out event. The next call was someone who had extra tickets they wanted to return for a refund. Standard policy at the box office was (and still is today)- NO refunds or exchanges! Nick quickly realized that no one was truly taking care of the average Fan. Nick would take phone numbers and match-up fans to help one buy and the other sell their tickets.
It was that âA-Ha!â moment in the late 80âs and early 90âs that made Nick realize that he was onto something big and Fans were happy with each and every touch!
At an early age (about 15 years ahead of his time) Nick noticed a need to help the average fan buy and sell tickets! So first known as VIP Entertainment, then VIP Seats, and now VIPTIX it was full-speed ahead. The business was born as sort of a summer hobby in the basement of his parents home and quickly thrived as a full-service ticket company serving the needs of the average fan!
Thatâs our story.