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    208 months ago

    “Ticketing giants Ticketmaster and Ticketek have defended the practice, saying prices were set by artists and their teams, and that demand-driven pricing mitigates the problem of ticket scalping.”

    People were fed up with scalpers overcharging for tickets, so we decided to overcharge in their place. Problem solved, you’re welcome!

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      58 months ago

      And it benefits the scalpers as well, who can point at the inflated retail prices and ask for even more.