Anyone who signed up to receive tickets got this email saying tickets would go on sale on Monday.

Ticketmaster then sent out a third email apologizing and saying that some tickets were purchased earlier. Tickets are set to go on sale tomorrow.

So #ticketmaster kinda screwed up the whole #inauguration ball tickets thing. I guess they have four years to work on making it better.-- Courtney Bishop

So #ticketmaster kinda screwed up the whole #inauguration ball tickets thing. I guess they have four years to work on making it better.

Omg Ticketmaster pulled a "hut, hut, sack" on Inauguration tickets... Apparently the email they sent was a test one... But all tix are gone-- Lola 2 Necklace

Omg Ticketmaster pulled a "hut, hut, sack" on Inauguration tickets... Apparently the email they sent was a test one... But all tix are gone

Getting tickets to the inaugural ball is like getting a picture of Beyonce's wedding dress #inauguration-- RPM

Getting tickets to the inaugural ball is like getting a picture of Beyonce's wedding dress #inauguration

RT @JessLivMo: Tell me that Inauguration Tickets didn't sell out in six minutes? SIX MINUTES?!-- chip goines

RT @JessLivMo: Tell me that Inauguration Tickets didn't sell out in six minutes? SIX MINUTES?!

Dear #Ticketmaster - Why won't you let me buy @obamainaugural tickets?!? Inauguration disaster 2.0. Purple tunnel of doom all over again-- Joe Goldman

Dear #Ticketmaster - Why won't you let me buy @obamainaugural tickets?!? Inauguration disaster 2.0. Purple tunnel of doom all over again

So, I just got an email from #Ticketmaster & I can't reply. If I could, here's what I would say wrt inauguration fiasco: Drop dead, asshats.-- Sarah Lichtor

So, I just got an email from #Ticketmaster & I can't reply. If I could, here's what I would say wrt inauguration fiasco: Drop dead, asshats.

Still trying to get these tickets! Ticketmaster not making it easy! #inauguration #inauguralball #ticketmaster-- David White

Still trying to get these tickets! Ticketmaster not making it easy! #inauguration #inauguralball #ticketmaster

Update Ticketmaster comments: "While an e-mail indicating that Inaugural event tickets were available was sent earlier than planned, tickets to Inaugural events were sold per usual Ticketmaster process on a first come first serve basis. Everyone who purchased tickets for the Inaugural Ball and the Inaugural parade will receive their tickets.

We understand the disappointment people feel if they were unable to obtain tickets, but like all other popular events, demand was much greater than supply. Ticketmaster and PIC will continue to work closely to ensure everyone receives the latest ticketing information."