Watch Out For Counterfeit Tickets
In this season of heightened fetes and parties, fraudulent tickets as well as 'scalping' - the act of selling tickets usually outside the venue at a higher price- will rear its ugly head. While "scalping can be seen as morally wrong, there is no legislation to date which has made it an offence. 'Sellers' can ask whatever price they want when reselling an event ticket and 'buyers' are free to pay as much as they want to obtain the ticket.
The law frowns upon the sale of fraudulent tickets and has made it a chargeable offence. In densely crowded places like fetes, parties and concerts, it may be difficult to apprehend the 'seller' as he may have long disappeared by the time you realize the ticket is fake.
Anytime you purchase tickets from an individual other than a recognized, authorized distributor you run the risk of getting a fake ticket. Here are some things to keep in mind when buying tickets.
- Know what the ticket is supposed to look like. Tickets for large events generally have a hologram seal that tells you it is authentic.
- Get your tickets ahead of time. If that is not possible, be prepared to pay more money the closer it gets to the date of the event.
- Try getting on the waiting list. If you would like to try getting tickets at face value directly from the box office. There are no guarantees but it is possible.
Consumers have a right to truthful and honest information about goods and services but why pay more when you can get it for less? Purchasing tickets from scalpers is a risk since they can be selling counterfeit tickets as well. Be wise and remember the power is yours!
Remember, the power is yours!
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