The state of New York has been known to take the lead on matters of consumer protection, and it looks like Attorney General Eric Schneiderman will do so once more. Schneiderman's office released a report titled "Obstructed View: What's Blocking New Yorkers from Getting Tickets" that details the "fixed game" of trying to secure admission to high-profile events. Following a three-year investigation, the report discusses an online ticketing business where brokers are use bots and other tech to nab loads of tickets in seconds. Of course, those tickets are then resold at higher prices based on demand.
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Schneiderman is looking into ticketing fees, too. The report details how sites like Ticketmaster regularly tack on fees of more than 21 percent of the face value. Sometimes those added charges were more than the cost of admission. If you've made a purchase from Ticketmaster or LiveNation, you're well aware that a $75 ticket to see your favorite artist will likely cost you closer to $100 in the end.
https://www.engadget.com/2016/01/28/ny-attorney-general-ticket-scalpers/
