Scalpers

Friday Talking Points [60] -- Democratic Assertiveness Training

Chris Weigant | Posted 02.09.2009 | Politics


Chris Weigant

What a week! With Congress back in session, with the excitement of newly-elected members being sworn in (or barred at the door, as the case may be), ...

Despite Threats of Detention, Ticket Scalping Continues at Beijing's Subway Stations

Courtney Woo | Posted 09.22.2008 | Media


Courtney Woo

Today, dozens of scalpers stood alone or in pairs inside the underground tunnel leading out of the subway to the Olympic Green Line. Some held signs asking to buy tickets, but most were looking to sell.

Eager Olympic Sports Fans in China

Hongmei Li | Posted 08.02.2008 | Entertainment


Hongmei Li

Only the lucky few Chinese can get tickets to watch Olympics games on site. The majority will have to stay at home to watch TV like people in other parts of the world.

Patriots Get Names Of Ticker-Reseller Site Users

AP | DENISE LAVOIE | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business


The New England Patriots have won a bid to get the names of all the fans who bought or sold -- or tried to buy or sell -- tickets to home games throug...

How High Tech Scalpers Hoard Hannah Montana Tix

The Wall Street Journal | Ethan Smith | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business


Ticketing giant Ticketmaster is taking aim at what it says is a new obstacle for fans hoping to attend concerts by hot acts like Bruce Springsteen, Va...