It's not right though, because there's no such thing as a free market in this country under normal circumstances, there are regulations
and commmissions which look after consumers. That's why we don't all pay more for water and electricity and so on, but touts aren't regulated. It's an example of how shit a truly free market is.
( Druid, Sun 17 May 2009, 14:35, archived)

I'm not saying I agree with the concept of the free market
I'm just saying as long as there are people willing to pay more for something, there will always be touts.
(rnuk http://flickr.com/rnuk, Sun 17 May 2009, 14:36, archived)

This is correct.
There will always be someone who finds a way to exploit the system for their own ends, no matter how cunty it might be to do so.
( Moon Girl Technologies horrendous beanbag, Sun 17 May 2009, 14:39, archived)

Not if it's properly monitored there won't be.
Unique tickets and ID required on the door would make me happy. If you can't make it, they should issue a refund on the door for unused tickets (minus booking fee), and flog those on the day, first come first served.
( Druid, Sun 17 May 2009, 14:39, archived)