Saskatchewan’s Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority (FCAA) says it’s buyer beware when it comes to buying concert tickets from resellers, third-party websites and promoters. The advisory comes as tickets to see Garth Brooks in Saskatoon went on sale Friday morning.
The FCAA said they received complaints prior to this that tickets were being advertised before they had gone on sale.
Under Saskatchewan law, tickets cannot be resold, advertised or listed for resale until 48 hours after the tickets have gone on sale to the general public and are in the possession or control of the seller. There are some exceptions to the “48 hour rule,” like tour operators who are offering a packaged tour to a sporting event or concert.
Over 40,000 tickets were sold in 16 minutes to see Brooks in Saskatoon this coming June.
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Delivery of tickets for his shows will be delayed until May 9 to ensure purchases made in the first hour comply with provincial law.
Anyone wishing to file a formal complaint or report fraud about pre-sold tickets can contact the Consumer Protection Division toll free at 1-877-880-5550 or by email at consumerprotection@gov.sk.ca.
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