Sales Data Collection Methodology
Collection Timeline
Our data collection methodology has evolved through several versions:
| Period | Version | Method | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022 | v1 | Suspected sales validated by marketplace API | Initial implementation |
| Jul 1, 2022 - Jan 21, 2025 | v2 | Combination Learning Algo & Criteria Analysis | |
| Jan 22, 2025 - Aug 27, 2025 | v3 | Validated Sales | Quantity available for 60% of sales |
| Aug 28, 2025 - Present | v3.5 | Validated Sales | 70% quantity availability, increased accuracy |
Current Methodology (V3.5)
The current algorithm gathers sales reported directly by the marketplace. All sales data represents confirmed transactions. The primary limitation is that the marketplace does not always provide quantity data, making it difficult to derive the exact number of tickets sold in some cases. When quantity cannot be determined, the system reports a quantity of zero.
Data Collection
- Uptime: ~99% since early 2021
- Update frequency: Near real-time capture with < 5 minute scans for the most active events and up to 4 hours for events with little to no activity.
- Geographic coverage: All Countries
Limitations
- Individual seat numbers are not tracked
- Quantity data unavailable for approximately 30% of sales (reported as quantity zero)
- Rapid changes occurring between observations may be missed
Support
For questions about data collection methodology, contact support@seatdata.io