The person joined just to sell tickets. If they were up front, they would have had an asking price. They are looking for a profit. You are likely the same person, joining to defend yourself.
When I buy milk, I am buying it from a business with overhead. I expect they are making a profit...they need to. Houses go up in value over time.....that too is realistic. This kind of (likely) scalping is taking advantage of people and their love of theater.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.