Ticket Resellers
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Buying event tickets? Concertgoer warns about her experience on ticket resale siteA Calgary music fan is warning others to make sure they know what site they're buying concert tickets from after she was shocked by what she calls hidden charges.ConsumerMar 9, 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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Venues often ‘stuck in the middle’ of Tickemaster controversies, says True NorthTicketmaster is in the hot seat after a media investigation revealed the ticketing giant has been recruiting scalpers for a secret program that puts more money into its own coffers -- and venues are often in the middle, says True North Sports and Entertainment.EntertainmentSep 20, 2018
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Concert venues issue warning to fans about ticket resale sitesCaution urged using ticket resale sites. Concert and event-goers may have thought they bought direct tickets, only to find out it was a pricey resale site.ConsumerMar 2, 2018
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Alberta government proposes tougher rules to help online ticket buyers shut out by botsAlberta plans to bring in new rules to protect consumers if they get shut out by bots when trying to buy concert or show tickets online.ConsumerNov 29, 2017
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In defence of ticket scalpingThe government claims they are “making ticket buying fairer.” Beyond these empty populist platitudes, there are numerous problems with this plan.CommentaryJul 1, 2017
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Flair Airlines buys NewLeaf Travel to become one companyDiscount airline NewLeaf has been purchased by Flair Airlines.CanadaJun 7, 2017
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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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