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? Is it safe to purchase tickets through Viagogo or another broker? What fees are there when buying tickets? What is AXS Official Resale and how does it benefit fans? How do I prepare for purchasing tickets? What do I need?