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Taylor Swift’s $16 ‘no-view’ tickets spark fury as scalpers resell them for over $1,000

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TORONTO, ONTARIO - NOVEMBER 14: EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO STANDALONE PUBLICATION USE (NO SPECIAL INTEREST OR SINGLE ARTIST PUBLICATION USE; NO BOOK USE). Taylor Swift performs onstage during "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at Rogers Centre on November 14, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)

Affordable tickets snapped up, resold at sky-high prices

Taylor Swift’s decision to release $16 “no-view” tickets for her final Eras Tour shows in Vancouver sparked initial excitement among fans. The seats, positioned behind the stage, offered the chance to hear the live performance without seeing the spectacle. However, fans’ joy quickly turned to outrage as scalpers scooped up the tickets, listing them on resale sites for as much as $2,349.

Fans react with frustration

Swifties took to social media to vent, with one writing, “Scalpers got everything. These tickets are now priced ridiculously.” Others lamented missing out despite queuing online, only to see hundreds of tickets reappear on resale platforms within hours.

Excited fans still cherish the opportunity

Despite the backlash, many fans expressed excitement about attending the show even without a view. “I’d do anything to buy $16 tickets,” one wrote, while another said, “I just want to be there to hear those final surprise songs live.”

Fake tickets leave Canadian family heartbroken

Meanwhile, a family in Ottawa was left devastated after discovering the 28 tickets they purchased for $15,600 USD were fake. The group, which had been eagerly planning their trip for over a year, was forced to cancel their once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Resale policies under scrutiny

Fans have called for stricter regulations to prevent scalpers from exploiting ticket sales. As Swift’s record-breaking tour approaches its conclusion, the debate over fair access to tickets continues to intensify.

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