Ticketmasterâs Secret Side Hustle: Price Gouging Olympics
In a plot twist that could only be dreamed up by the folks at the FTC, concert titan Ticketmaster is accused of cozying up with sneaky secondary market brokers to turn your dream concert ticket into a nightmare ransom note. According to the FTCâs July 2023 allegations, theyâve collaborated on a scheme that spikes prices sky-high, leaving fans paying $100s or even $1000s more for those golden passes. Despite its flashy website and promises of fairness, Ticketmaster seems to moonlight as the Robin Hood of ticket scalpersârobbing hopeful concertgoers and giving to resale brokers! This synergy apparently spans years, proving that the phrase 'the customer comes first' might just be an ancient myth buried under piles of sold-out gigs and inflated ticket fees.
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Ticketmaster and resale brokers got together like itâs a heist movie: spike your ticket prices so high youâll need a loan just to hear your favorite bandâs intro.
Turns out Ticketmaster's real business isnât selling tickets, itâs selling dreams... for a premium price in the aftermarket 'exclusive club' owners just donât want you in.
If Ticketmaster managed a charity, itâd be called 'Helping Scalpers, Hurting Fans'âbecause nothing says community like shared price gouging.
Source: Pitchfork | Published: 9/19/2025 | Author: Walden Green
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