Is this legal?

[coolkid11776]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 4:00pm

Ok so I was thinking
If I win a lottery (Example, Wicked), Could I then sell the tickets to make money? I was thinking for like $100-$120 each? Would I get in legal trouble for selling the tickets for more than I paid for them? I'm thinking bc Wicked is such a hot show I would get people to pay that for the tix.
Same Question for In the Heights & Hairspray

I'm just asking for your imput on this matter

Thanks so much

[PiraguaGuy2]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 4:01pm

Depends whether it's someone's last show or whether it's closing.

[Pianolin717]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 4:01pm

and honestly, no one would want to spend 100 dollars on a ticket like an hour and a half before showtime.. soo even if its legal im not sure it would work

[Plum]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 4:02pm

Google NY's scalping laws. I think you'll find it very helpful.

ETA- And for heaven's sake, that's a ridiculous moneymaking scheme. You'll never know if you'll get the tickets, if you do you won't have much time to sell, and furthermore you'll be an asshole taking away lottery spots from people who legitimately want to use them. Updated On: 12/19/08 at 04:02 PM

[TimeSquare3]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 4:02pm

You are not just stupid, you're an a**hole aswell.

[xerotheory7803]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 4:02pm

I'm not too sure of the legal aspect, but it is typically frowned upon.

[coolkid11776]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 4:04pm

It wouldn't be a closing show just a regular performance

I'm thinking this could be a good way to make money bc with Wicked or ITH they are hot shows that ppl want to see and would be willing to pay $100+ for and Wicked and usually sold out

[SporkGoddess]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 4:05pm

OT, but xero, I love your avatar. My brother has a shirt of that.

[Jack King]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 4:05pm

Ill eagle is a sick hawk.

[Jack King]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 4:06pm

Ill eagle is a sick hawk.

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 4:06pm

Yes, it is illegal. You can get arrested. It's selling tickets for more than face value, which is a NYS offense.

[Plum]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 4:08pm

Again, that's a stupid scheme. Wicked's popularity also means that your chances of winning the lottery are low. So you'll basically be spending time and money getting to the theater every day to take your chances that maybe you'll be able to make $80? Start babysitting. You'll make the same money in a couple of nights and you won't be a dickweed.

[Drunk Chita Rivera]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 4:08pm

Someone would be an idiot to by that for anything but face value. It's not aloud to be sold for more than face value around the theater.

[WishingOnlyWounds2]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 4:09pm

It's scalping.

Also, what would you do once you sold the tickets? Go home? Or get other tickets to see another show and wind up making no money in the end?

It's absurd.

[morosco]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 4:13pm

i would bet that the others in line who lost the lottery would surround you and beat your wicked little a**.

[coolkid11776]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 4:13pm

I would get other tix for $20 probably a standing room or rush

[coolkid11776]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 4:16pm

I see people in time sqaure selling tix all the time. I just saw a guy last weekend sell COMP Spamalot seats for $60 each.

[coolkid11776]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 4:16pm

I see people in time sqaure selling tix all the time. I just saw a guy last weekend sell COMP Spamalot seats for $60 each.

[ghostlight2]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 4:16pm

Your question has been asked and answered. It isn't legal. It isn't ethical.

It's not even cool, kid.

[Plum]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 4:17pm

I would get other tix for $20 probably a standing room or rush

Wouldn't it be funny if you couldn't get standing room or rush tickets because they were bought by assholes who wanted to scalp them? Man, I would laugh and laugh. In your face. Loudly.
Updated On: 12/19/08 at 04:17 PM

[coolkid11776]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 4:17pm

The ppl in time sqaure don't get in trouble, do they have a special permit or something?

[PiraguaGuy2]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 4:21pm

"Start babysitting. You'll make the same money in a couple of nights and you won't be a dickweed."

Yes, but who would trust coolkid with their children?

[Plum]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 4:21pm

Wow, with your obvious street smarts and savvy you'll do awesomely as a street scalper. I can't wait to watch.

Yes, but who would trust coolkid with their children?

Excellent point. How about Google-temping? No personality needed, just a computer and half a brain.
Updated On: 12/19/08 at 04:21 PM

[Anakela]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 4:26pm

Yes, it is illegal. You can get arrested. It's selling tickets for more than face value, which is a NYS offense.

Actually, since last year scalping laws in NY state are no longer- as long as you're not selling your tickets within 1,500 feet of a large arena or 500 feet of a small venue you're allowed to mark up the price however much you wish.

Nevertheless, thanks for the laughs coolkid- the next time you win a lotto I would love to hear the story of how your selling those tickets goes...
A winner-loser scenario: Ticket scalping goes legit

[xerotheory7803]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 4:27pm

OT, but xero, I love your avatar. My brother has a shirt of that.

thanks, Spork. I have the shirt as well, its one of my favs.

And coolkid, I generally stay away from your threads because I have better things to waste my brain cells on, but this is just stupid.

Rush/Lotto was created so people who CAN'T afford the normal priced seats can still get in on the Broadway fun.

Its people like you with ideas like this that force shows to check IDs at the Box Office AND at the door. They shouldn't have to. Some shows even went as far as to do away their rush/lotto because of this (Jersey Boys).

Don't you have another show closing to beg for tickets for?