> As I’ve tried to point out in my reporting over the years, scalpers and Ticketmaster are engaged in a neverending game of cat-and-mouse, but the more difficul

> As I’ve tried to point out in my reporting over the years, scalpers and Ticketmaster are engaged in a neverending game of cat-and-mouse, but the more difficult Ticketmaster ostensibly makes it to buy tickets, the easier it is for dedicated professionals to buy them while fans are left disappointed. Almost seems like Ticketmaster allowing resale of tickets creates a secondary marketplace where Ticketmaster earns twice for fees, and the resellers make a big buck on market inefficiencies. Perhaps artist should either decide whether they want to sell tickets at a fixed price or at an auction. If fixed price, then it’s first come first serve, no reselling. If bid, then it’s whoever pays the highest. No reselling. Airline tickets aren’t allowed to be resold. Name must match ID. Prices are dynamic. No reason why concert prices couldn’t be the same. Or 50/50 fixed vs bid. In general auctions seem the fairest in any marketplace where the price is an indicator of supply vs demand. However not fair because artist gives an impression they’re only there for the rich turning some of their fans away. —- But I legit dislike Ticketmaster. Their ridiculous fees and dark patterns UI infuriate me. The best I can do is vote with my wallet.