Author Topic: Ticketmaster and their gouging (Read 1952 times)

Croatch · « **on:** June 13, 2013, 04:47:01 PM »

Nothing like charging a $20 fee on a $70 ticket...and not even a seat, just general admission. I'm tired of these fuckbags. No more shows.
Companies and their made up bs fees. Charging a percent on a ticket, rather than a set $3 processing fee...same amount of time to process a $200 ticket and a $15 ticket.
When is someone going to shut these dipshits down?

JediTerminator · « **Reply #1 on:** June 13, 2013, 05:29:23 PM »

when did this start? I bought baseball tickets a few months ago and only got charged a $3 fee

Croatch · « **Reply #2 on:** June 13, 2013, 06:40:50 PM »

I think it's just for music events. I'm surprised there isn't a documentary on "made up fees". Everything from the electric bill to car sales. New Car, sorry $400 delivery fee...haah

oldtimer1 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 13, 2013, 07:14:11 PM »

I'm always amazed how they are sold out within a couple minutes yet ticket brokers have all the best seats in any quantity you want.

JediTerminator · « **Reply #4 on:** June 13, 2013, 08:54:46 PM »

Quote from: oldtimer1 on June 13, 2013, 07:14:11 PM

I'm always amazed how they are sold out within a couple minutes yet ticket brokers have all the best seats in any quantity you want.

that isn't a coincidence.

The Abdominal Snoman · « **Reply #5 on:** June 13, 2013, 09:04:29 PM »

I don't know who owns ticket master, but I'm guessing it's a certain "untouchable" tribe

tommywishbone · « **Reply #6 on:** June 13, 2013, 10:59:37 PM »

Ticketmaster has sucked for decades. Everyone hates them- as they should.

Gregzs · « **Reply #7 on:** June 13, 2013, 11:23:22 PM »

People are trying to shut them down. A lot of the bands I used to see no longer tour near NYC because of them. Pearl Jam for one.

http://suite101.com/article/the-pearl-jam--ticketmaster-dispute-a303639

http://www.boycottlivenation.com/

stuntmovie · « **Reply #8 on:** June 13, 2013, 11:24:18 PM »

Check out RESORT FEEs at Las Vegas hotels.

Croatch · « **Reply #9 on:** June 14, 2013, 02:15:14 AM »

Quote from: stuntmovie on June 13, 2013, 11:24:18 PM

Check out RESORT FEEs at Las Vegas hotels.

My sister just got hit with that staying in Vegas...haha. $20 per day or something.

Quote from: oldtimer1 on June 13, 2013, 07:14:11 PM

I'm always amazed how they are sold out within a couple minutes yet ticket brokers have all the best seats in any quantity you want.

Nothing shady happening there. Why isn't there a documentary on this...instant hit. Made up Fees: Gouging America.

Mr Nobody · « **Reply #10 on:** June 14, 2013, 02:54:40 AM »

Just get a ticket off a neeg'a in the parking lot.

dr.chimps · « **Reply #11 on:** June 14, 2013, 03:33:22 AM »

Just paid a $9 fee on top of a $22.75 ticket (x2) yesterday.

oldtimer1 · « **Reply #12 on:** June 14, 2013, 06:34:02 AM »

Quote from: JediTerminator on June 13, 2013, 08:54:46 PM

that isn't a coincidence.

The ticket brokers pay ticketmaster well over face value.Then the brokers make their killing selling to the public. I worked for a ticket broker as a 17 year old kid around 1976. I had to bring checks to all the major broadway plays and places like Madison square garden. The brokers phones would ring off the hook. You wanted a third row center seat to the hottest play? They had it. Madison Square garden sold out on the latest greatest rock band. They could put you within spitting distance of the band. They operated almost like the mafia. When I went to a Broad Way play house I would cut the line and go right to the front. The person at the counter would nod their head and take an envelope from me and pass me an envelope back. The box office was just happy they were selling their tickets for way over face value. I delivered massive checks/cash to Madison Square garden. When I questioned the two good fellas who ran the operation if what they were doing was legal they told me they didn't need my services anymore.

Croatch · « **Reply #13 on:** June 14, 2013, 06:39:46 AM »

Quote from: oldtimer1 on June 14, 2013, 06:34:02 AM

The ticket brokers pay ticketmaster well over face value.Then the brokers make their killing selling to the public. I worked for a ticket broker as a 17 year old kid around 1976. I had to bring checks to all the major broadway plays and places like Madison square garden. The brokers phones would ring off the hook. You wanted a third row center seat to the hottest play? They had it. Madison Square garden sold out on the latest greatest rock band. They could put you within spitting distance of the band. They operated almost like the mafia. When I went to a Broad Way play house I would cut the line and go right to the front. The person at the counter would nod their head and take an envelope from me and pass me an envelope back. The box office was just happy they were selling their tickets for way over face value. I delivered massive checks/cash to Madison Square garden. When I questioned the two good fellas who ran the operation if what they were doing was legal they told me they didn't need my services anymore.

You should have said, "Fuck you, you phony fuckin tough guy you." Ripped up some tickets, then kicked him in the face. Definitely, not a true getbigger.

Archer77 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 14, 2013, 06:40:52 AM »

A while back I was thinking of joining a new gym because I moved. They wanted to charge me a processing fee. I ask them what the fee was for and the only answer I received was they charge it to all new members. Walked right out the door. If you can't give me a legitimate reason to customer for a fee then you shouldn't be charging the fee. It's purely a money making scheme and should be illegal.

Croatch · « **Reply #15 on:** June 14, 2013, 06:45:31 AM »

Quote from: Archer77 on June 14, 2013, 06:40:52 AM

A while back I was thinking of joining a new gym because I moved. They wanted to charge me a processing fee. I ask them what the fee was for and the only answer I received was they charge it to all new members. Walked right out the door. If you can't give me a legitimate reason to customer for a fee then you shouldn't be charging the fee. It's purely a money making scheme and should be illegal.

The number of places that have made up fees is large. A gym is a great example. The 24hr fitness, processing fee, enrollment fee, charging first and last month. What if you never quit, where does the last month go?
These are all minor things and not much money per person, but spread across thousands of clients, companies make a little bit.
If everyone refused to pay bs fees, companies would stop charging.

Archer77 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 14, 2013, 06:49:40 AM »

Quote from: Croatch on June 14, 2013, 06:45:31 AM

The number of places that have made up fees is large. A gym is a great example. The 24hr fitness, processing fee, enrollment fee, charging first and last month. What if you never quit, where does the last month go?
These are all minor things and not much money per person, but spread across thousands of clients, companies make a little bit.
If everyone refused to pay bs fees, companies would stop charging.

I think your documentary idea is a good one. There needs to be some accounting.

Croatch · « **Reply #17 on:** June 14, 2013, 06:53:48 AM »

Quote from: Archer77 on June 14, 2013, 06:49:40 AM

I think your documentary idea is a good one. There needs to be some accounting.

There's already one on ticket brokers I found, but a general "Made Up Fees" could span dozens of businesses. Tickmaster being #1.
Gyms
Utility companies
Car dealers
Mortgage broker
Colleges
My girl got a bill from her college and the number of made up crap was laughable. They know they have you by the balls, so there isn't much you could do, other than drop out.

Irongrip400 · « **Reply #18 on:** June 14, 2013, 07:20:26 AM »

The capitalist menace must be stopped!

churbro · « **Reply #19 on:** June 14, 2013, 07:36:40 AM »

Bill Graham would be ashamed

ukjeff · « **Reply #20 on:** June 14, 2013, 08:00:04 AM »

stop going to concerts and lining the pockets of these fuck-wit prima donnas.
I have never paid any money to Ticketmaster, vote with your feet.

ranman32566 · « **Reply #21 on:** June 14, 2013, 08:02:14 AM »

Fuck TicketMasters!!!! Everybody wants a piece of the action

El Diablo Blanco · « **Reply #22 on:** June 14, 2013, 08:02:16 AM »

Almost as bad as Omaha steaks. They advertise a $39.99 special, a couple filet mignons, 8 sirloin burgers etc... so I go to order and they want $30 for shipping. 50% for shipping? FUCK THEM>

bigmc · « **Reply #23 on:** June 14, 2013, 08:02:35 AM »

Quote from: ukjeff on June 14, 2013, 08:00:04 AM

stop going to concerts and lining the pockets of these fuck-wit prima donnas.
I have never paid any money to Ticketmaster, vote with your feet.

live music rules

Croatch · « **Reply #24 on:** June 14, 2013, 08:04:20 AM »

Quote from: ukjeff on June 14, 2013, 08:00:04 AM

stop going to concerts and lining the pockets of these fuck-wit prima donnas.
I have never paid any money to Ticketmaster, vote with your feet.

Not a bad idea, but what do I do when Bieber comes to town?