Democrats Seek to Thwart Obama Ticket Scalpers

[davidnc76]

Despite the larger venue, demand for Senator Barack Obama’s acceptance speech in Denver appears to be far exceeding supply. And since the tickets are free, the potential profit margin for people willing to sell tickets to history-seekers is high.

People are only just beginning to find out if they will receive tickets to the Sept. 28 event, but some are already lining up to buy tickets on sites like Craigslist (“Willing to pay top dollar,” said a July 30 post from a New Yorker on Denver’s Craigslist site). And the Democratic National Convention Committee is vowing to do what it can to stop them.

“We’re working with groups like eBay and Craigslist to prevent any fraudulent activity,” said Natalie Wyeth, a spokeswoman for the D.N.C.C.

At midday today, a Denver Craigslist post from Aug. 8, titled “Wanted – 4 tix to Obama speech – top dollar paid! - $1000,” was tagged for removal and gone by the end of the day. But four other requests for tickets remained.


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http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/08/13/democrats-seek-to-thwart-obama-ticket-scalpers/

[wuushew]

1. Scalping indicates a mismatch between demand and price

I have never understood why it is considered so evil.

[davidnc76]

2. This is unheard of!

Obama should open for U2 on their next tour.