Province takes on price-gouging scalpers
VERNON — The BC government is looking to hear from the public as it tries to curb the amount of high-priced ticket scalping for live events.
Solicitor General Mike Farnworth says they want to make live events more affordable and enjoyable for British Columbians, not a windfall for scalpers.
“The action we’re taking is aimed at protecting people from unscrupulous scalpers and unfair practices that shut average people out from events in BC.”
The government will conduct a three-week survey on people’s experiences with ticket buying, reselling, and buying from resellers.