Ticketmaster's "Verified Fan" system doesn't help fans. It helps scalpers who have hundreds of accounts, use special internet browsers, and have dozens of credit cards.
The fact that it is just one company selling 100% of the tickets means that the scalpers only have to keep step with whatever TicketMaster decides to do to “prevent” ticket scalping.
The end effect is just a system which is substantially more difficult for fans to get tickets and favors professional scalpers who use thousands of customized Ticketmaster accounts per scalper on customized browser software as well as targeted two-factor SMS accounts from companies that produce and market those services specifically toward ticket scalpers.
The fact that it is just one company selling 100% of the tickets means that the scalpers only have to keep step with whatever TicketMaster decides to do to “prevent” ticket scalping.
The end effect is just a system which is substantially more difficult for fans to get tickets and favors professional scalpers who use thousands of customized Ticketmaster accounts per scalper on customized browser software as well as targeted two-factor SMS accounts from companies that produce and market those services specifically toward ticket scalpers.
Fans don’t have much of a chance.