I'm not sure people would hate Ticketmaster if their service charges were hidden in the ticket price. That they break it out and show you how much their "servi

I'm not sure people would hate Ticketmaster if their service charges were hidden in the ticket price. That they break it out and show you how much their "service" is costing you is what brings on the hate. We're talking 50% of the ticket sometimes. ($30 ticket plus venue $8 plus service charge $7). Thankfully, I don't spend much time with Ticketmaster. I go to more indie productions and they almost never use TM. I prefer smaller, more intimate venues. Arena shows? Acoustics are horrible. I also can't stand the scalpers that inevitably come with any big show (thank you American Express and Front of the Line for saving me on a few "Big" shows I've gone to).