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Ticketmaster, TicketsNow face $500-million class-action lawsuit
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by mtammas | February 9, 2009 at 09:39 pm
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Ticketmaster and its resale arm, TicketsNow, are facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly conspiring to force customers to pay more for events, especially the most popular ones. The suit, launched February 9 in Ontario, claims that the companies' practices violate the province's anti-scalping laws.
TORONTO — A $500-million class-action lawsuit was launched against Ticketmaster Monday over allegations that the popular ticketseller violates Canada's anti-scalping laws.
Launched Monday by law firms Sutts, Strosberg in Toronto and Branch McMaster in Vancouver, the lawsuit claims Ticketmaster "conspired to divert tickets to popular events" from its main website to its own ticket auction website, www.TicketsNow.com.
"Customers have voiced concerns over the fact that tickets for the most popular events can ostensibly sell out in minutes, only to become immediately available in the secondary market at much higher prices," said Luciana Brasil of Branch McMaster in a news release.
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of all Ontario customers who bought tickets through Ticketmaster or TicketsNow.com from and after Feb. 9, 2007.
Recently, Bruce Springsteen criticized the multi-national ticket-selling giant, suggesting that its resale practices constitute a conflict of interest.
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at 06:06 on February 10th, 2009
Citynews has a more in depth article on this, including a link to the firms in Toronto and Vancouver who are filing suit on behalf of consumers at ticketmasterclassaction.com.
Worth reading too is a CBC article from last month. It's about time they got their due, thanks for posting.
at 06:23 on May 18th, 2009
For those against the resale of tickets, I have to differ slightly on most people's negative opinion. I don't agree with the idea of ticketmaster holding tickets to sell on the secondary market, or the practice of scalpers buying volume seats at the box office.
Here is where I differ in opinion. I happen to be a season ticket holder. Someone looking for tickets couldn't get my tickets from the box office anyway. I paid a large sum of money up front, and they are my property. Since they are my property, and I didn't get the tickets in an unfair manner, I should be able to do whatever I want with them.
at 06:41 on February 10th, 2009
Typical of Ticket master, those scammin Rat bastards!
at 15:20 on February 20th, 2009
Read about a personal experience on the TicketMaster/TicketNow scam here: http://ticketmasterscam.blogspot.com/
at 08:23 on March 5th, 2009
They scammed me to but I'm in California. How do I get in on this class action suit?
Thanks for your help.
at 17:00 on March 12th, 2009
Help stop Ticketmaster aka Ticketbastard the money hungry monopoly
Join my fight against ticketmaster . I made a website with important info and numbers on who to call and complain.
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at 11:01 on April 19th, 2009
Ticketmaster/TicketNow is definitely a SCAM!! I tried to purchase tickets on Ticketmaster and it will only allow purchase of the $250 tickets, but if you go on TicketNow, you can buy the cheaper sections.... but at $25-$50 more than original ticket price!!!