Ticketmaster: The Antichrist
Wow. I know I've complained about Ticketmaster before, but I think they've gotten more ridiculous with their pricing since the last time I ordered tickets.
Today, Rubycat and I ordered tickets to go see Rush in September. The tickets are expensive, but not really much more expensive than other big shows.
Here's the lowdown on the pricing:
Ticket: $53.75
Bulding Facility Charge $6
Convenience charge: $12.00
Processing Fee $4
So that's $22 dollars in fees. I'm sure that the band is being charged for use of their facility, so why do I have to share the costs? When I have people over to my house, I don't ask them to pay a fraction of my mortgage. And I'll bet you that the bathrooms will still be disgusting.
I don't understand why I paid both a processing and a convenience charge, both to Ticketmaster. As Rubycat so aptly said on the phone, "Who is this convenient for? They're the only vendor!!" And if I went to ticketmaster and bought the tickets in person, I certainly wouldn't spend $12 on transportation. But alas, if you go to the venue and buy the tickets yourself, you still have to pay Ticketmaster's fees.
My favorite fee, which was optional, so I didn't pay it, was the shipping fee. If you want your tickets emailed to you, you can pay $4. You can have them sent via Federal Express for $25, or you can get them sent regular mail. For free. Why on earth are they charging for emails? They don't have to pay any printing or shipping costs, so why should I pay extra for this?
Anyway, I bought the tickets, so I guess the joke is on me. I'm still looking forward to the show.
Labels: Rants
posted by Michelle @ 12:12 PM
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2 Comments:
I bought tickets today through tickets.com -- again, the only vendor. The fees weren't that bad, but when it came to processing, I had the option of having them fedexed to me for a certain fee, mailed to me for $2.50, or I could pick them up at the box office....for $2.50. I'm trying to figure out what costs them so much. They should at least only charge $2.10, to reflect the savings on the stamp.
Oh, and the internet site was so busy you couldn't get through, but I got through on the phone. Kind of. It was one of those automated speak and respond systems. It was really creepy. I also didn't get the seats I wanted, because while the ones they offered me were good, I have a preferred seating area at this venue. But I was afraid if I rejected those two good tickets, it would take me an hour to get near where I wanted to be, and then all that would be left are the obstructed view ones near the portapotties. Bring back the humans!
cold comfort, but they are bastards everywhere, worldwide.
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