This is actually common practice in China. You pay people to wait for you in queues. However, there is a more sinister side to that as well. Highly demanded and

This is actually common practice in China. You pay people to wait for you in queues. However, there is a more sinister side to that as well. Highly demanded and free spots are grabbed early and then ransomed for money. This happens for example in Apple store Genius Bar appointments. Basically the same problem as with concert tickets.