Online ticket vendor Fandango had a big day courtesy of the US release of Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen. The movie came out today, technically starting at midnight last night.
Olympic Internet Ticket Scam Dupes Fans
People hoping to attend the Beijing Olympic Games have become victims of an international Internet ticket scam in which thousands of fake tickets were offered the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said today.The IOC and the United States Olympic Committee filed a lawsuit last week accusing at least half a dozen Web sites of selling bogus tickets. The action comes too late to help people find replacement seats at the Games.
Chicago Sues eBay, StubHub Over Ticket Taxes
The city of Chicago is suing eBay and subsidiary StubHub for failing to collect an 8 percent amusement tax on tickets sold online.The city charges in the lawsuit filed in Cook County Circuit Court that the two companies are "reseller’s agents" and are required under Chicago’s law to pay an amusement tax. The suit asks for a court order that will allow the city to audit the companies and hand out fines for not collecting and paying the tax.
Hannah Montana Concert Film Top Online Ticket Seller
The Hannah Montana concert film "Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert" has been a top online ticket seller.
Major League Crash Stalls Rockies Ticket Sales
The ticketing system operated by a California company has been unable to process World Series ticket sales for Colorado Rockies fans, and those baseball fans are not happy about it.
Online Ticket Sales Legitimize Scalping
That ticket scalper on the corner may be moving online. Well, perhaps not, but the secondary market for tickets has made the shift, and it’s resulted in more reliable and safe transactions for consumers. Companies like TicketsNow.com and StubHub promise on-time delivery, stable pricing, and act to turn away counterfeiters and con artists.
Your Current Job May Be Your Ticket to Telecommuting
Many people dream of quitting their jobs for a telecommuting position. However, one solution that’s often overlooked is the option to negotiate telecommuting privileges at your current place of employment.