How to Set Up Price Hike and Price Drop for Tickets

With the Price Hike / Price Drop feature, you can set ticket prices to increase or decrease after a specific date—giving you greater flexibility in managing demand, rewarding early registrants, or boosting late-stage revenue.

Steps to Configure a Price Hike or Price Drop

1. Log in to the vFairs Backend

2. Navigate to Registration section and click Tickets:

   

3. Click the “Add” Button
   

4. Fill in the Ticket Details:

   • Ticket Name (e.g., Classic Registration)

   • Ticket Price (e.g., $100)

   • Registration Start & End Dates (e.g., May 16th to May 27th)

5. Scroll to the Bottom of the Drawer
   Locate the section labeled Price Hike / Price Drop.

6. Set Price Adjustment Details:

   • Adjustment Date: The date when the price will change (e.g., May 21st)

   • New Price: Updated price to be applied from the specified date (e.g., $150)

1. Click “Save”
   Your ticket will now automatically reflect the updated price starting from the chosen date.

📌 Example Scenario

• Original Ticket Price: $100

• Registration Dates: May 16–27

• Price Hike Date: May 21

• Updated Price: $150

➡️ Attendees registering from May 16–20 will pay $100.
➡️ Attendees registering from May 21–27 will pay $150.

💡 Use Cases

• Early Bird Discounts (Price goes up closer to event date)

• Flash Sales (Price drops for a limited period to boost registration)

• Tiered Pricing (Gradual increases to reward early signups)

🧠 Pro Tips

• Clearly mention pricing windows in your registration page or event FAQs.

• Use email campaigns to alert users of upcoming price changes.

• Combine this with coupon codes or group discounts for maximum flexibility.