Thanks, Seth. I think you cleared up a lot (for me), though I never believed IMP was an offender in this arena. My big problem these days is the official unofficial resale sites like TicketsNow. I was one of many thrown over to TicketsNow seconds after 10:00 a.m. for Springsteen. That is insane. If I have to deal with a scalper because I wasn't on the ball, etc., that's simply what I have to deal with. But if the system is rigged ex ante, that is wrong. If all have equal access to tickets on a level playing field, that is capitalism. However, if there is an undue exertion of market power, that is not. I believe that's the case here.
For the folks who are using beer as an example, you CAN get $2 Guinness anytime you want. It means you drink it at home. Now getting U2 to your house, or some other less expensive way to see them, that's another thing. Or finding another night spot where you can get a $2 Guinness...that will be a challenge as well.
Wonder how some of the lot of you would respond if, in response to your cogent arguments here, Seth raised his prices by 50%. You know, the increase in per ticket price could make up for the decrease in ticket sale volume. Maybe he should try it?
