What does face value mean? Face value is the price of the ticket before any service fees or shipping / handling charges are added. When a fan resells a ticket, the resale price might exceed the original face value of the ticket. Related articles Why am I not able to pick my exact seat when buying a ticket? What fees are there when buying tickets? What is AXS Official Resale and how does it benefit fans? Is it safe to purchase tickets through Viagogo or another broker? How do I prepare for purchasing tickets? What do I need?