Ticket Scalping
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A brief history of scalping concert ticketsSelling an event ticket for more than its original face value isn't something that arrived with rock concerts. It's a problem as old as ancient Greece.ConsumerJan 22, 2023
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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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B.C. Throne Speech 2019: Government promises cellphone billing transparency, further ICBC actionThe speech read by Lt.-Gov Janet Austin outlined the provincial government's goals for the next year.PoliticsFeb 12, 2019
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In light of the Ticketmaster investigation, are there other ways to get tickets?Some bands and even some European countries are trying different measures to bypass Ticketmaster's monopoly on tickets.EntertainmentSep 21, 2018
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Alberta introduces new rules to protect against shady ticket practicesNew regulations have been put in place to protect consumers buying tickets to events, festivals and concerts. What are they and how are they working so far?ConsumerSep 11, 2018
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Public calls for price cap on resold tickets, cracking down on botsThe B.C. government is looking at capping the price of resold event tickets and cracking down on ticket purchasing bots.ConsumerAug 13, 2018
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Additional fees on online ticket sales are misleading, Competition Bureau warnsUnexpected fees are often added in the last steps of a purchase, when buyers have already picked out their seats and are ready to pay.CanadaJul 4, 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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Bob Layton Editorial: The bot thunder rollsThe concert ticket buying system seems to be rigged.CommentaryJun 28, 2017
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Ontario government to ban ‘scalper bots,’ introduce cap on resold ticketsUnder the proposed law, ticket resellers would have to disclose more information, including the face value of tickets and any surcharges.CanadaJun 26, 2017
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