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2024 - 9 - 6

Oasis or Chaoasis? Ticketmaster Takes a Ticket to the Trouble Zone!

concert ticket sales - consumer protection - dynamic pricing - fan experience - Ireland investigations - Liam Gallagher - monopoly - Oasis - Ticketmaster - UK Competition and Markets Authority

Brace yourselves for a ticketing frenzy — Ticketmaster's dynamic pricing for Oasis leads to a CMA investigation!

In a storm brewing in the UK ticketing scene, Ticketmaster is being scrutinized for their controversial 'dynamic pricing' model following the much-anticipated Oasis reunion tour. Fans who logged on with eager hearts found themselves facing exorbitant price tags after hours of patiently waiting in online queues, a scenario that has sparked frustration and disappointment. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has stepped in, launching an investigation to ensure that customers aren't hit over the head with outrageous fees during their quest for concert tickets.

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Ticketmaster facing watchdog investigation over Oasis ticket pricing (Crack Magazine)

It follows the ticketing provider's controversial use of “dynamic pricing”, with the band themselves criticising the platform after some fans were faced ...

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CMA launches investigation into Ticketmaster over dynamic pricing ... (Access All Areas)

Ticketmaster's use of the pricing model for the Oasis tour sparked widespread complaints from consumers after fans were left waiting for hours in online queues ...

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Ticketmaster probed in the UK over Oasis concert sales (Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News)

London (CNN) — Britain's competition watchdog is investigating Ticketmaster over concerns the company treated customers unfairly when selling tickets to the ...

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Ticketmaster: 5 controversies the company has been involved in as ... (ManchesterWorld)

Ticketmaster are set to be investigated following the controversial “dynamic pricing” model for Oasis tickets. The Competition and Markets Authority have ...

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Ticketmaster's pricing for Oasis tickets under investigation in UK (Jefferson City News Tribune)

LONDON (AP) -- The U.K.'s competition watchdog has launched an investigation into the way more than one million tickets were sold for next year's reunion ...

Don't Log Out in Anger: Dynamic Pricing of Oasis Tickets as an ... (Kluwer Competition Law Blog)

In contrast, the CMA's investigation focuses on exploitative abuses. Much of the CMA press release emphasises 'consumer protection law' rather than competition ...

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Liam Gallagher says Oasis reunion attitude 'stinks' amid tickets furore (BreakingNews.ie)

The Competition and Markets Authority launched an investigation into Ticketmaster over the Oasis tickets release.

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UK competition watchdog officially launches investigation into ... (RouteNote)

The CMA has officially launched an investigation into Ticketmaster's handling of the Oasis reunion tour ticket sales. Learn more here.

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Local calls to end Ticketmaster dynamic pricing and monopoly (Northern Sound)

Cavan-Monaghan TD Matt Carthy described Ticketmaster's dominance in the Irish live gig market as a "monopoly". Meanwhile, Sinn Féin local representative, ...

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Ticketmaster investigated after Oasis ticket price sales — with fans ... (Virgin Radio)

Did you spend all day queuing for Oasis tickets only to be offered ones with a super-hefty price tag? Now, an investigation into the sale on Ticketmaster i.

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Oasis Ticketmaster controversy - what are the pros and cons of ... (Insider Media)

Oasis Ticketmaster controversy - what are the pros and cons of dynamic pricing? The CMA is investigating Ticketmaster over the sale of Oasis tickets (image ...

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Consumer protection body opens probe into Ticketmaster sale of ... (Westmeath Independent)

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has opened an investigation into Ticketmaster Ireland and its handling of the sale of Oasis ...

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Oasis fans could get refunds if Ticketmaster broke law with 'dynamic ... (iNews)

The Competition and Markets Authority will examine whether fans were given clear information and if they were put under pressure to quickly buy tickets at ...

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Ticketmaster a 'monopoly', dynamic pricing must end - TD (Northern Sound)

Cavan-Monaghan TD Matt Carthy described Ticketmaster's dominance in the Irish live gig market as a "monopoly". Meanwhile, Sinn Féin local representative, ...

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CCPC to investigate Ticketmaster sale of Oasis tickets (RTE.ie)

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) said the move followed a review of more than 100 complaints received by its helpline. "The CCPC has ...

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Ireland's competition watchdog to investigate Ticketmaster Oasis ... (Bromsgrove Advertiser)

Ireland's competition watchdog has launched an investigation into Ticketmaster over Oasis ticket sales. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission ...

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CCPC to investigate Ticketmaster sale of Oasis tickets (RTE.ie)

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) said the move followed a review of more than 100 complaints received by its helpline. "The CCPC has ...

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Ticketmaster prices for Oasis tickets investigated (Norwalk Reflector)

LONDON (AP) — The U.K.'s competition watchdog has launched an investigation into the way tickets were sold for next year's reunion concerts from iconic ...

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Watchdog opens investigation into Ticketmaster Ireland's handling ... (BreakingNews.ie)

The investigation comes following a review of over 100 complaints received by the CCPC helpline.

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Process fee, service fee, delivery fee … Who wouldn't pay to see ... (The Guardian)

After the Oasis ticket debacle, this much is clear: the 'fan experience' is an excuse to be exploited while having to look grateful, says Guardian columnist ...

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Investigation launched into Ticketmaster handling of Oasis Croke ... (Beat 102 103)

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has opened an investigation into Ticketmaster and its handling of Oasis tickets.

Irish consumer watchdog opens Ticketmaster probe over Oasis shows (WHBL News)

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland's consumer watchdog on Friday said it has launched an investigation into Ticketmaster over the sale of Oasis tickets, ...

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Watchdog opens investigation into Ticketmaster Ireland's handling ... (Anglo Celt)

The investigation comes following a review of over 100 complaints received by the CCPC helpline.

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Ticketmaster's Troubles Grow as UK Regulators Investigate Oasis ... (Investopedia)

Key Takeaways · Ticketmaster is facing an investigation by U.K. regulators into the platform's recent sales of tickets to the reunion tour of the band Oasis.

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U.K. is investigating Ticketmaster after Oasis tour prices surprised fans (WNIJ and WNIU)

British regulators are looking into how Ticketmaster uses "dynamic pricing" to hike prices in line with demand. A similar controversy prompted a federal ...

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Ticketmaster prices for Oasis tickets investigated (Tiffin Advertiser Tribune)

LONDON (AP) — The U.K.'s competition watchdog has launched an investigation into the way tickets were sold for next year's reunion concerts from iconic ...

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CCPC opens investigation into Ticketmaster handling of Oasis ticket ... (LMFM)

The CCPC says the investigation will examine if consumer protection laws were broken. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has opened an ...

A look at the U.K. investigation into how Ticketmaster priced and ... (Delaware Public Media | Delaware's source for NPR News)

The United Kingdom's competition watchdog is investigating whether Ticketmaster treated customers unfairly when selling tickets to the upcoming Oasis ...

A look at the U.K. investigation into how Ticketmaster priced and ... (KUAR)

MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Ticketmaster is in trouble again, this time for the way it priced tickets to next year's Oasis reunion tour in the U.K. A U.K. ...

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CCPC to probe Ticketmaster's Oasis sales (Law Society of Ireland Gazette)

The competition watchdog has opened a full investigation into Ticketmaster Ireland's handling of sales of tickets for Oasis's concerts in Croke Park next ...

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U.K. is investigating Ticketmaster after Oasis tour prices surprised fans (KLCC FM Public Radio)

British regulators are looking into how Ticketmaster uses "dynamic pricing" to hike prices in line with demand. A similar controversy prompted a federal ...

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