How to sell tickets fairly

Post by mhb » Sat, Nov 19, 2022, 2:06 PM UTC

Cederfjard wrote: post #144

conradludgate wrote: post #131

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If the kids didn't buy at the time, that means they didn't buy them before when the tickets were more expensive. Which means that also wouldn't be interested in buying the more expensive scalped tickets either. Put into context: Tickets are $30 - kid doesn't buy them next day Tickets are $29 - scaler buys them before the kid The kid has already decided that $30 is too much. For the resale to be worth it, it would nee…

What if the kid passes at $30 because money is tight, they’d prefer to pay $20 and want to try for that, but scalpers snatch up all the cheapest tickets before the kid is able to. The kid still really wants to go, however, and is willing to actually pay the scalper up to $40 when push comes to shove, even if it hurts a bit? Or if they weren’t organized enough or able to commit to going early on, but still have the pu…

Post by dottedmag » Sat, Nov 19, 2022, 2:08 PM UTC

Euphorbium wrote: post #212

Interesting how there is absolutely none of this problem in Europe, as tickets are tied to an ID and there is no reselling or scalping.

Post by MichaelZuo » Sat, Nov 19, 2022, 2:17 PM UTC

Spivak wrote: post #224

MichaelZuo wrote: post #216

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How exactly do fans prove their loyalty?

* Link your Spotify and see that the listening history for the artist goes back a while. * Require names on tickets and verify them at the door. Then for fan checking see if they’ve been to shows in the same scene.

Post by MichaelZuo » Sat, Nov 19, 2022, 2:20 PM UTC

blowski wrote: post #230

MichaelZuo wrote: post #222

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Seems a bit of a weird question. Considering how often it's discussed on HN what the unintended effects are of regulations on healthcare, education, and environment. I would wager more than 5% of posts that got more than 100 comments in the last 5 years have discussions about that topic.

There are three categories of criticism being mixed up here. 1. You cannot influence the market, it will always revert to form. 2. You can influence the market, but in doing so, you will cause too many damaging side-effects. 3. You should not influence the market, because it’s morally wrong to do so. The first comment was very much in category 1, but now it sounds like category 2. The problem with category 2 argument…

Post by barnabask » Sat, Nov 19, 2022, 2:24 PM UTC

matai_kolila wrote: post #142

TaylorAlexander wrote: post #135

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I think they mean "if you want to pay for it".

It costs nothing but time to build the service. His hesitancy is a red flag for potential partners.