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I just bought two $25 Tom Petty tickets and the total came out to $83.50 and that included free shipping. Disgusting mystery fees!
People are boycotting ticketmaster.com due to the company's high service fees and monopoly in the ticketing industry. Many consumers feel that the fees are excessive and unfair, and the lack of competition allows ticketmaster.com to charge these fees without consequence.
Ticketmaster.com has a monopoly in the ticketing industry because they own and operate many of the major ticketing platforms, including Ticketmaster, TicketWeb, and TicketsNow. They also have exclusive contracts with many venues and artists, making it difficult for competitors to enter the market.
Yes, there are alternatives to using ticketmaster.com. Some options include purchasing tickets directly from the venue, using ticket reselling platforms such as StubHub or SeatGeek, or supporting smaller ticketing companies that offer lower service fees.
The effectiveness of a boycott against ticketmaster.com is debatable. While a boycott may put pressure on the company to change their practices, it may not have a significant impact on their revenue due to their monopoly in the industry. However, continued public outcry and support for alternative ticketing options may eventually lead to change.
If you want to support the boycott against ticketmaster.com, you can choose to purchase tickets from alternative sources, avoid attending events that exclusively use ticketmaster.com, and spread awareness about the issue to others. You can also join online petitions or social media campaigns advocating for fairer ticketing practices.