I have concert tickets but I found better seats. I need money to buy those instead, so can I sell the tickets I have now for more than I purchased them for? I have heard that this can be against the law, what do you think?
2006-06-26 21:10:43 · 12 answers · asked by PinkWaves 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It may be legal to sell the tickets. This varies from state to state. For example, some states say you can only resell the ticket at face value, others impose a limit of 1-5 dollars, other states impose no limits. If you contact a licensed ticket broker, you may be able to sell your tickets through them. In addition, eBay ticket auctions are set up to ensure compliance with local laws, according to the eBay web site.
2006-06-28 02:51:03 · answer #1 · answered by William E 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you sell tickets for more than the printed ticket price, and are not an authorized ticket seller, you can be charged with "scalping". Try to sell the tickets to a local ticket company - if they are good seats, they will buy them from you.
2006-06-26 21:14:30 · answer #2 · answered by Buster Van Buren 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scalpers do that all the time. It's like...hmn... if you buy a blue ball and somehow everyone wants it... it's worth rises and because of that it is wise to sell it at a high price.
Same goes for the ticket in hand. If it's worth more than say the 35 dollars -- then if you want you can sell it for more.
2006-06-26 21:15:28 · answer #3 · answered by devisional 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CONGRADULATIONS!
You've waded into territory best resolved with competent legal council, and not just a bunch of schlubs online!
Since laws vary from state to state, and occasionally within the same state, you need to ask a lawyer for a solid answer.
In some states, anyone can resell tickets at profit.
In some states, only licensed ticket brokers can resell tickets at profit.
In some states, no one's permitted to resell tickets at profit.
2006-06-26 21:15:17 · answer #4 · answered by kx_wx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It generally depends on the state that you live in on the particular guidelines, in NC for example you can only sell a ticket for an event for 3 dollars more then what you bought them for, legally. I would find out what the limits are for your state, checkout ticketmaster.com and see if there are any restrictions based on a venue in your state/prov.
2006-06-26 21:15:56 · answer #5 · answered by brian_wcu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!!! Its illegal to sell tickets above the price listed ON the tickets
2006-06-26 21:13:51 · answer #6 · answered by Maimee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its okay, people do that all the time, i went to tiesto party in amsterdam 2 weeks ago and people was selling it at a higher price, because the tickets were sold out, do it with no risk ;)
2006-06-26 21:15:10 · answer #7 · answered by dj_wolf_00 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately. You're free to sell them on e-bay or to a friend for the printed price no problem. People do it all the time.
2006-06-26 21:14:45 · answer #8 · answered by Davey Finch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Making money like this is OK - even selling above the printed price is OK if you mention it while selling or auctioning.
2006-06-26 21:17:31 · answer #9 · answered by swissnick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are caught you can be fined, and the tickets you sold would be cancelled
2006-06-26 21:14:04 · answer #10 · answered by navymt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋