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Brokers, scalpers begin making up lost ground on ticket sales

  • Article by: RON HAGGSTROM , Star Tribune
  • Updated: July 18, 2011 - 8:54 AM

A Twins slow start meant bargains for ticket buyers, but the team's recent surge has raised demand -- and prices -- for the second half. Summary.

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ttwo67Jul. 16, 1112:19 AM

If the Twins tank again so will the prices.

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conormacleodJul. 16, 1110:32 AM

I have no problems with the ticket brokers trying to make a buck, but the street vendors can take a flying leap. It is no different than dealing with the carnies at the fair. I went to opening day where the street vendors wanted my first born to get a ticket. We watched at a local establishment and kept checking in every half inning. At the end of the 5th inning they still wanted twice the face value of tickets. I allowed them to eat their tickets and enjoyed an ice cold beverage and the game on hi def right across the street from Target Field.

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baseball91Jul. 16, 1112:34 PM

This article belongs on the business page and not in the sports section. There was a time not long ago when scalping was against the law. What do scalpers contribute to a community? Do scalpers pay taxes for their "work?" Is it an honest way to make a living? Now MLB has their own official ticket scalpers in StubHub, and people who grew up with the air of libertarianism think jobs associated with gambling, prostitution and marijuana contribute to a town. Just because a scalping business can pay rent, pay lobbyists, buy commercial time, or or get a website, does not change a vice into a virtuous business. And scalping is now a sport?

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rjtinmnJul. 16, 11 3:33 PM

Oh those poor crooks, er, scalpers who had to take such a loss on tickets early in the season. I feel so bad for them.

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erwininezJul. 18, 11 8:53 AM

They are called "scalpers" for a good reason! Just a little self-control would change things in a hurry -- I watched in HD on Sunday afternoon (74 degree temps at my house) and wondered just what attraction there is to risking heat stroke and severe sunburn? I will be back in my comfortable, great-view value seat again this afternoon -- and my scalp will be in tact, too! Oh well, I guess somebody has to pay Matt Capps' contract!?

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