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TicketLabs will have an uphill battle against TicketMaster, but man do I hope they succeed.

How is Ticketmaster Evil in the first place ? Do they pocket a lot of commission ?

I can't speak to their overhead, but the fees certainly seem excessive and in some cases insulting (e.g. at-home ticket printing convenience fees).

They have also been criticized, sued, and investigated for anti-trust practices. In fairness, I don't think any of these challenges have been successful (though some have been settled and the terms are not public).

Hmm .. Fair enough ! I do recollect paying more for being able to print at home (or) to get it on the mobile app. But what's evil on the side of the musicians . Do they get swindled like this too ?

My (very limited) understanding of the lawsuits brought by musicians is that it stems from a desire (by the artist) to keep ticket prices low. TicketMaster has exclusive contracts with many venues, preventing artists from selling tickets directly to fans or through other ticketing services.

How do they combat the scalper problem? I don't see anything on the website... Any ideas?

Not sure. Maybe tickets live only on your phone and are non-transferable?

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