Take That Ticket Touts

Zinger549

Tout_or_Businesswoman_? wrote:

And.... Whilst the opportunity is there and people want to buy, I shall sell. It's not going to last forever due to the government being under so much presure from the 'disgruntled fans'. I'm preparing myself for that day by purchasing and selling other items, goods mainly, that I've been first in the rush to buy and then sold on for profit. Others have missed out on the bargain, although a risk is involved, hopefully I'll reap in the profit. I fail to see the difference really between this and selling tickets ?!

The difference is that genuine fans can't get tickets to the concerts and events that they want to see because somebody wants to make a quick buck. If the tickets are being sold for £35 why should you or anybody else think it's ok to try and resell them for double, or triple the price. Some people cannot afford to pay "Ebay prices" just the face vale of the tickets, so you are stopping them getting the tickets.

bella4uk

I'm in the dilemma of having 2 spare tickets, I actually offered them to someone on here but they didn't take up the offer. I am now thinking of selling on ebay as I would like to fund my own ticket but I just don't know yet.
Yes or no???

Tout_or_Businesswoman_?

Zinger549 wrote:

The difference is that genuine fans can't get tickets to the concerts and events that they want to see because somebody wants to make a quick buck. If the tickets are being sold for £35 why should you or anybody else think it's ok to try and resell them for double, or triple the price. Some people cannot afford to pay "Ebay prices" just the face vale of the tickets, so you are stopping them getting the tickets.

But I sell on for 99p ! All my auctions start at 99p, I don't set a Buy-it-Now price or even set a reserve ! It's the buyers that determine what price to pay ?

Tout_or_Businesswoman_?

bella4uk wrote:

I'm in the dilemma of having 2 spare tickets, I actually offered them to someone on here but they didn't take up the offer. I am now thinking of selling on ebay as I would like to fund my own ticket but I just don't know yet.
Yes or no???

I'd say yes ! Why not ? They're yours, you bought them, paying the price that was asked for them. It's up to you whether you wish to ask for a high price straight off ( something that I find difficult to do morally ) or offer them at a low price and see what others are prepared to pay. Good luck !

bella4uk

Tout_or_Businesswoman_? wrote:

I'd say yes ! Why not ? They're yours, you bought them, paying the price that was asked for them. It's up to you whether you wish to ask for a high price straight off ( something that I find difficult to do morally ) or offer them at a low price and see what others are prepared to pay. Good luck !

I guess you have a moral point by starting it at 99p with no reserve then it is entirely up to the public want they want to pay...I suppose no different to (see my thread) where I've bought a cardi from the charity shop for 3.50 and sold it for £28.....Thanks I think I will sell on ebay.
I appreciate your honesty about yourself.

UKTigerlily

No idea how true this is but the news, well online on BT's news page, said tickets/ticket had gone for 100k (Might be 10k but i'm sure it was 100k)



Excitement for Take That's upcoming tour has reached feverpitch - with tickets being sold on eBay for a whopping £99,999. Bids for the four tickets closed this morning on the auction website. And they reached the incredible price despite a face value of £45 each. The purchaser will be pleased to know that delivery of the costly parcel will be free.

Some people have too much money .. i'd rather buy a few at £45 & give them to sick teenagers or something who are desperate to see them

peskie_pixie

UKTigerlily wrote:

No idea how true this is but the news, well online on BT's news page, said tickets/ticket had gone for 100k (Might be 10k but i'm sure it was 100k)



Excitement for Take That's upcoming tour has reached feverpitch - with tickets being sold on eBay for a whopping £99,999. Bids for the four tickets closed this morning on the auction website. And they reached the incredible price despite a face value of £45 each. The purchaser will be pleased to know that delivery of the costly parcel will be free.

Some people have too much money .. i'd rather buy a few at £45 & give them to sick teenagers or something who are desperate to see them

as well as 4 going for £99,999 there were also 2 for £250,100. It's more than likely that these auctions have been deliberately wrecked by unhappy fans

Tout_or_Businesswoman_?

Don't believe anything read about people paying such money for tickets !

There are those that deliberately set out to wreck auctions. You read about the intentions of these people drumming up support to go and wreck auctions on each bands forum !

Again, it's not a simple job to sell tickets, you have to keep an eye on bidding almost 24 hours a day, checking out who's bidding, what they've previously bid on, their feedback etc. The last few minutes can be hellish, cancelling any dodgy high bids placed to wreck auctions ! Trouble is, when you're not experienced, you smell the money and just hope that the bids are legit. You learn over time not to be so greedy. You may risk not selling for so much profit but you have a hassle free sale that will successfully complete !

Tout_or_Businesswoman_?

bella4uk wrote:

I guess you have a moral point by starting it at 99p with no reserve then it is entirely up to the public want they want to pay..

Well that's what I figured. I have never asked for an inflated Buy-it-Now price ( I'd then just feel too greedy ) or set a reserve.

bella4uk wrote:

I suppose no different to (see my thread) where I've bought a cardi from the charity shop for 3.50 and sold it for £28

Well, I don't think so. There's not many Marmite lovers protesting at Ebayers selling limited edition Guinnesss Marlite at £10 a tub !!! I'm a fan of Marmite, knew about this limited addition weeks ago and fancied trying it, but can I find any in the supermarket ?! No, they're all on Ebay !! God luck to 'em !! I thought about the money making opportunity myself but took too long to decide on the risk and have lost out on that one.... till next time

Tout_or_Businesswoman_?

bella4uk wrote:

Thanks I think I will sell on ebay.

Ps. Do NOT include any ticket references, seat numbers etc in your listing or on your ticket image ( if they're in hand ). The tickets can and most likely be traced ( especially by SeeTickets), your order cancelled and you will receive a 'no appeal' life time ban ! Trust me, I know