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Internal emails reveal Ticketmaster helped scalpers jack up prices, FTC says

(arstechnica.com)
327 points dthread3 | 3 comments | 19 Sep 25 18:47 UTC | HN request time: 0.793s | source
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2OEH8eoCRo0 ◴[19 Sep 25 19:09 UTC] No.45305248[source]▶
There is no reason that event tickets couldn't be sold similarly to airline seats.
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1. reaperducer ◴[19 Sep 25 19:40 UTC] No.45305609[source]▶
There is no reason that event tickets couldn't be sold similarly to airline seats.

Charge extra for each armrest. Charge extra for priority entry to the venue. Charge to bring in a purse. Charge to sit next to your family. Charge for adequate leg room. Earn points that become worth less and less as they accumulate.

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2. privatelypublic ◴[19 Sep 25 19:45 UTC] No.45305684[source]▶
Sounds like you haven't been to a venue in a while. Your snark is reality for everything but loyalty points.
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3. reaperducer ◴[20 Sep 25 00:57 UTC] No.45308700[source]▶
You are correct. The last concert I saw was Genesis at Giants Stadium during the Invisible Touch tour.