In some instances, scalpers will incorrectly gauge the level of demand that will exist and in effect, provide box office support that a show would otherwise not be receiving. When I saw The Band’s Visit in late 2017, the secondary market was flooded with excess supply, which enabled me to buy a seat well below face value. Zooming out, profits they’re deriving elsewhere certainly offset these sorts of losses, but I feel this is a case in which they’re doing some good.
Updated On: 5/7/22 at 10:23 AM