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> This is super sleezy and I think Ticketmaster is one of the most awful companies in the world. But given the ridiculous levels of scalping that goes on every
by chimeracoder 8y ago
> This is super sleezy and I think Ticketmaster is one of the most awful companies in the world. But given the ridiculous levels of scalping that goes on every day (including all the companies that attempt to normalize it, like StubHub), doesn't it all imply that the fair market price of a lot of tickets is way higher than what they sell for? Obviously demand is way outstripping supply or people wouldn't pay $500-$1000 for $100 tickets on a daily basis.
Yes, and this is the entire reason Ticketmaster exists. Artists and venues don't want to look like they're gouging their fans, so they post lower prices (with hidden fees). These then get resold on the secondary market.