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TicketLabs will have an uphill battle against TicketMaster, but man do I hope they succeed.
by aganders3 12y ago
TicketLabs will have an uphill battle against TicketMaster, but man do I hope they succeed.
- Jemaclus 12y agoHow do they combat the scalper problem? I don't see anything on the website... Any ideas?
- aganders3 12y agoNot sure. Maybe tickets live only on your phone and are non-transferable?
- mind_heist 12y agoHow is Ticketmaster Evil in the first place ? Do they pocket a lot of commission ?
- aganders3 12y agoI can't speak to their overhead, but the fees certainly seem excessive and in some cases insulting (e.g. at-home ticket printing convenience fees). They have also been criticized, sued, and investigated for anti-trust practices. In fairness, I don't think any of these challenges have been successful (though some have been settled and the terms are not public).
- mind_heist 12y agoHmm .. Fair enough ! I do recollect paying more for being able to print at home (or) to get it on the mobile app. But what's evil on the side of the musicians . Do they get swindled like this too ?
- aganders3 12y agoMy (very limited) understanding of the lawsuits brought by musicians is that it stems from a desire (by the artist) to keep ticket prices low. TicketMaster has exclusive contracts with many venues, preventing artists from selling tickets directly to fans or through other ticketing services.