Show Me Tickets.comshowmetickets.com ripoff consumers, selling tickets at illegal prices "Nationwide"
I recently answered an ad in a local paper (Tampa Fl) concerning purchasing concert tickets to an upcoming event.
The ad was from Showmetickets.com The seats, acording to the companies web site were $300 each. I called the company and spoke to a representive about the tickets. I asked what else was included with this price as it is way above the face value price of the tickets. I was informed that the fee was for the tickets only.
I informed the representive that I was speaking with that in Fla it is illegal to re-sell tickets for more than the face value of the tickets + $1. The rep tried to tell me that this sale was taking place in Ill and not in Fla.
From my past experience in internet buisness, I beleive that the point of sale is where the consumer lives, not where the office is located.
I sent an email to the corporate offices at showmetickets.com and received a reply back from jody@showmetickets.com informing me:
Hello Mr. XXXX,
All of our Florida tickets are sold at face value but include a
package with a variety of items (t-shirts, seating charts, etc.) that
accounts for the premium prices. If you have any other questions please let
me know.
Jody Wells - Ext. 1005
Senior Broker
So a sales rep says one thing, when pressed the company says another. All in all sounds like a very shady deal to me. No I didnt purchase the tickets... will take my chances at the gate
Moe
Holiday, Florida
U.S.A.
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Moe
Holiday,Florida,
U.S.A.
More info from Showmetickets web site
#2Author of original report
Fri, October 15, 2004
This is taken directly from their web site:
Show Me Tickets - Terms and Conditions
Ticket prices are more than face value
Tickets that can be purchased directly from Show Me Tickets are generally more than face value. We are a ticket broker and obtain the tickets through a variety of methods including from season ticket holders and from individuals with extra tickets to an event. We resell the seats at the market price, which is generally greater (and sometimes significantly greater) than face value. This price reflects the cost of obtaining the tickets as well as other conditions. The difference between a ticket broker and a ticket scalper is brokers are typically licensed by a US state (we are licensed in IL). Licensed brokers guarantee the integrity of their seats and maintain an office (during traditional business hours). Most importantly, a good ticket brokerage strives to provide the highest level of customer service that is generally not provided by the primary ticket seller (agent). We do our best to provide you with a variety of seating options as well as advice on these different options. We also work to provide, and continually improve, our online ticketing system which will allow you to easily purchase tickets for most events online at your convenience.
Laws and Regulations
ShowMe tickets abides by all local, state, and federal laws. Certain states have restrictions regarding the reselling of tickets. Some of the states with regulations regarding the reselling of tickets include (but not limited to) FL, MO, NY, NC, SC, MD, PA, and others.
Amazing, they start of saying they are selling for more than face value, then they say the abide by all local and state laws