Seems their fees are a little high. They are charging $9.40 per ticket as a "convenience" charge. But, there doesn't seem to be any other place selling the tickets so what is the "convenience" to me? To drive the price higher, the venue is charging an additional $3.00 per ticket "Facility" charge. That's almost another $25.00 on top of the ticket price....

I surely don't begrudge them making a profit. But, that seems just a bit steep to me. Am I that cheap???????

They are a monopolistic robber baron.

Thank you!

just take something worth 25 bucks from the facility...

Ticketmaster is a rip off. I try to avoid buying from them, even if I have to drive or stand in line.

2^ You are correct sir. Their fees are usurious relative to their ongoing expenses after their non-recurring infrastructure development costs to conduct this business have been amortized (which occurred long ago), and they do have a virtual monopoly.

It's one of the few businesses Paul Allen has run successfully since he left Microsoft a rich, rich man years ago.

The whole business of selling and re-selling tickets to entertainment events sucks like a leech on it's host and the entertainment consumer is captive to these bastages.

#2 I assume you say that in a good way

I guess I really wasn't too clear on that!

TicketBastard

I think they are a great business model on how to get rich without really having a product of your own (ie scumming on someone elses product or service).

Their product is they provide outsourcing for every facility's box office. ...and have no competition.

Outrage?

11 - thus no real product.... just a service really. beautiful.

$9.40 and $3 = $12.40. Not sure where the other $12.60 comes in to make it $25?

Regardless, you are not cheap. You make wise decisions with your money. Would it be easier to swallow had TM just said their fee to sell the tickets was $9 and the cost of the event was just inflated the extra $3? I would guess probably because what fees you don't see, and I'm sure there's plenty in the actual price, you don't think about.

It would rub me wrong too.

consider it an involuntary tip

^ I was looking at two tickets, therefore the price went up considerably.

I do my best to avoid TM because they charge too much. Also, they charge for mailing, Will Call, and they even charge you to print your own tickets on your own printer. Genius.......

"bend over and take it up the tailpipe! That's what I'm gonna do!"

Jim Carey in the Liar

The alternative is to stay home and buy the video of the tour, much cheaper! LOL!