Scalpers
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Initial sales for U2’s MSG Sphere residency did not go well. Here’s what I think happened.If you're a member in good standing at U2.com, you may have tried and failed to buy tickets to the Sphere shows in Las Vegas. What happened?EntertainmentApr 29, 2023
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Weekly survey: What are your thoughts on Ticketmaster’s “dynamic pricing” for concert tickets?You may have read the outrage about $5,000 concert tickets for Bruce Springsteen's 2023. However, there's more to what's going on that you may think.EntertainmentAug 15, 2022
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In defence of Ticketmaster’s ‘dynamic pricing’ model for concert ticketsAlan Cross admits that it isn't a popular stance, but he's ready to defend Ticketmaster and its 'dynamic pricing' practices. Before you open fire, hear him out.EntertainmentAug 14, 2022
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Pearl Jam and Ticketmaster vs. the world: Alan CrossPearl Jam was once the sworn enemy of Ticketmaster. Now, the two are working together to fight scalpers. Can they win?CommentaryFeb 9, 2020
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Taylor Swift doing better job at stopping scalpers than Ontario’s new ticket rules: expertsAs the province gets ready to introduce a new law on July 1 which puts a price cap on resales of live-event tickets, experts say it's the world-famous pop singer who's doing a better job squeezing out black-market opportunists.ConsumerMay 21, 2018
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B.C. government promises crackdown on ticket bots and ‘price-gouging’ scalpersThe province has kicked off a public consultation campaign to 'clamp down on high-priced ticket scalping' and controversial ticket bots.ConsumerMar 6, 2018
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Hype for upcoming Guns N’ Roses concert in Regina can lead to ticket scamsFor Guns N' Roses fans in Regina, their patience has paid off as the rock band has announced they will be playing at the new Mosaic Stadium on Aug. 27, 2017.EntertainmentDec 8, 2016
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‘To send a message’: Winnipeg police arrest scalpers ahead of Tragically Hip concertWinnipeg police arrest two people who were selling Tragically Hip tickets for "well above face value" ahead of Friday's show.Aug 4, 2016
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New poll finds Canadians want an end to tyranny of ticket scalping ‘bots’Due to the challenges of obtaining a ticket to concerts like The Tragically Hip or Adele, which sold out in minutes, entertainment enthusiasts would like to see tougher legislation to deal with scalpers.Jul 19, 2016
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Here are 5 ways buying concert tickets could be made easierHere are several ways the industry could combat the rampant scalping of tickets by professionals - and average folk just looking to make a couple extra bucks by flipping their tickets.EntertainmentJun 2, 2016
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