You’re hoping that the scalpers don’t get enough return to be able to justify continuing to play their role.
Yes, that’s what “If we all collectively agreed to not buy from scalpers” would achieve. I get that that isn’t going to happen but it is still our collective fault.
The initial seller absolutely cares. The venue earns a good part of its profit from drinks. The artist doesn’t sell merch to an empty hall. It’s only Ticketmaster that got its bag, but next time the venue or artist might drop them and go back to selling tickets at the door or whatever. Guaranteeing a full house is important for everyone, except the scalpers.
Would thry?
The ticket seller doesn’t care if there’s an empty hall, he got paid early on.
You’re hoping that the scalpers don’t get enough return to be able to justify continuing to play their role.
Yes, that’s what “If we all collectively agreed to not buy from scalpers” would achieve. I get that that isn’t going to happen but it is still our collective fault.
The initial seller absolutely cares. The venue earns a good part of its profit from drinks. The artist doesn’t sell merch to an empty hall. It’s only Ticketmaster that got its bag, but next time the venue or artist might drop them and go back to selling tickets at the door or whatever. Guaranteeing a full house is important for everyone, except the scalpers.