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		musicale on Nov 19, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: How to sell tickets fairly I think I can live with the approach of banning transfers but still offering refunds. Seems like it would make deter scalpers since they'd have to show up at the concert or provide you with a fake ID which might not work.

darkwater on Nov 19, 2022 | [–]

And TM can get twice the commission!

de6u99er on Nov 19, 2022 | [–]

Yeah, screw scalpers!

izacus on Nov 19, 2022 | [–]

It just replaces one scalper with another. Why the heck do you want to allow TM to double scalp you with fees just to give a ticket to your friend or family?

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