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Concert Tickets - reduced before the event

suzebee
suzebee Posts: 2 Newbie
in Consumer rights
I was wondering if anyone could help, can a promoter reduce the cost of tickets days before an event and not offer a refund to those who have already purchased these tickets at full price?

Many thanks

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  • PZH
    PZH Posts: 1,599 Forumite
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    suzebee wrote: »
    I was wondering if anyone could help, can a promoter reduce the cost of tickets days before an event and not offer a refund to those who have already purchased these tickets at full price?

    Many thanks

    Yes - it's called a "sale"
    “That old law about 'an eye for an eye' leaves everybody blind. The time is always right to do the right thing.”
  • paddyrg
    paddyrg Posts: 13,543 Forumite
    Yes they can. The tickets are theirs to sell as they please. It is entirely possible they are releasing a cheaper block of seats with restricted angles, or something.
  • pinkshoes
    pinkshoes Posts: 20,601 Forumite
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    Of course they can! It means they haven't sold enough tickets and are doing what they can to get bums on seats and break even!
    Should've = Should HAVE (not 'of')
    Would've = Would HAVE (not 'of')

    No, I am not perfect, but yes I do judge people on their use of basic English language. If you didn't know the above, then learn it! (If English is your second language, then you are forgiven!)
  • suzebee
    suzebee Posts: 2 Newbie
    no viewing benefits as day festival ticketc

    cheers
  • visidigi
    visidigi Posts: 6,584 Forumite
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    supply, demand, totally allowed - its the same for lots of things such as flights and holidays...
  • paddyrg
    paddyrg Posts: 13,543 Forumite
    suzebee wrote: »
    no viewing benefits as day festival ticketc

    cheers
    In which case they either sell em off cheap, or cancel the concert. At least if they sell 'em cheap, you still get to see your bands!
  • ellay864
    ellay864 Posts: 3,827 Forumite
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    If they'd put the price up you wouldn't have asked if you should pay the extra!
  • bigpound
    bigpound Posts: 259 Forumite
    Unless they stated somewhere it's the cheapest they will ever be (which sometimes they do) they can.
  • Alfrescodave
    Alfrescodave Posts: 1,061 Forumite
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    Were you not happy with the price you paid for the tickets when you bought them?

    Of course you were otherwise you wouldn't have bought them - the cost to you hasn't changed so just enjoy the event
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