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Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis
The obvious problem with the Dutch Auction model is of course it favors the wealthy, so they'll obviously always get the best tickets which will only serve to piss off the average fan.
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Yeah, the Dutch Auction idea works if the goal is to eliminate scalping and ensure that everyone paid the absolute maximum they were willing to pay to get tickets, and maximize the profits for the performer/promoter.
A lot of performers, and Garth has been outspoken about this since he first became a big deal, want to ensure that their tickets are affordable for the average Joe fan. Unfortunately, the only way to ensure that, as he said in his press conference yesterday, is to play as many shows as there is demand. To that end, it's better to play 6 shows at 90% capacity than 5 shows at 100% capacity with people still wanting tickets.