Many fans thought theyd be paying around $200 only to have the price balloon to almost $500.
If there are more people in line and willing to pay, the price goes up.
According to CMA, dynamic pricing will be the specific target of its investigation.
An Oasis fan is photographed next to a new mural depicting Liam and Noel Gallagher of Oasis, created by Manchester street artist Pic.One.Art., on the side of the Sifters Record store in Burnage on August 28, 2024 in Manchester, England.© Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
Its important that fans are treated fairly when they buy tickets, which is why weve launched this investigation.
CMA noted that dynamic pricing is a part of lots of different storefronts these days.
While the practice is not automatically unlawful, it may breach consumer protection or competition law in certain circumstances.
Ticketmaster has been in and out of trouble with governments and musicians for years now.
Everyone hates using them.
Oasis said it didnt know that Ticketmaster would use dynamic pricing during the sale.
In August, the lawsuit was amended to addten statesto the list of plaintiffs.
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