Didn't think it was allowed....Selling Concert Tickets

[kevwithtwins]

Just wondering what the policy is on re-selling tickets for a major concert, Pink tickets on sale at ridiculous prices and the sellers don't even have the tickets in their possession.  Risky for the buyers BUT I thought it wasn't allowed.

I thought Ebay had very strong policies on such things

[*sparklz*]

Different states different rules.

But it is funny the amount of posts about this subject.

If so many are against it then why are they even looking for the listings???

[curraone]

Each state has different rules, in Queensland you can sell tickets at the same or less than the actual cost.

[curraone]

sorry, plus 10%

Queensland legislation makes it unlawful for a seller to sell or offer for sale tickets to some events held in Queensland at a price greater than 10% above the original ticket price for the ticket.

[curraone]

and ebay does allow it:

"Generally, eBay permits the resale of tickets. However, the resale of tickets to events (including sporting contests, music concerts and plays) and airline tickets may be regulated by the ticket issuer and/or the law in some states. As a ticket seller, you are responsible for ensuring that your particular transaction does not violate any applicable law or the terms of the ticket itself."

http://pages.ebay.com.au/help/policies/event-tickets.html

[kevwithtwins]

Thank you, didn't realize that regarding each State.  As for looking, I guess curiosity for me personally.  I have read how people have seen 2 tickets for $1000.00 on Ebay, when they are $109.00 each.  I guess I had to see it with my own eye's, Pink is good but not that good, to pay those prices..  🙂

[punch*drunk]

As long as people are prepared to pay stupid prices for tickets, there will always be a market for them on Ebay.

Most ticket agencies have a policy that doesnt allow reselling at profit, but its certainly not a law, and extremely hard to police. The seller would have to give out the seat number to be dobbed in and they dont usually disclose that until the tickets are paid for and delivered to the buyer. The buyer is unlikely to dob the seller in because they would lose their money and tickets.

There is a small risk to the buyer, but there are loads of sellers with a long history of selling tickets on ebay with no dramas. I wouldnt be buying them from a new seller with no reputation though.

[007thehearsz]

So sellers of tickets for events at specific venues in QLD can legally sell them on Ebay for 10% more than the face value.

But if the seller is from Sydney, and they are selling the tickets for a show at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre, does the same rules apply or is it different because of where the seller is located? Have someone from Sydney with 2 x Weezer at the BEC trying to sell them for $180 each (face value of $120). Thanks in advance

[kopenhagen5]

Most seems to state events held in Queensland.

Besides that, more importantly is if the tickets are transferable.

The ticketing agent can deny entry to ticket holders if they are not the original purchaser.

As stated in another thread, some get upset at scalpers and report the ticket numbers from here to the ticketing agent, the buyers turn up to find they have been cancelled. 

[phorum_junkie*]

The agents can only cancel the tickets if the sellers give the seat numbers in the listing so if you are rich enough to think paying over the odds for a couple of hours entertainment with the risk the tickets may never arrive or be forgeries you can stop worrying about them being cancelled as long as they don't give the seat number.