seadog
09-14-2009, 06:58 PM
So I generally try to avoid TM like the plague due to their BS but I find myself generally forced to use them soon for a concert I want to see in California. I cringe at what totals something like 40% service charge and having to pay to get tickets emailed vs having them mailed which is free, despite the obvious cost benefit in their favor for email.
It got me thinking though, how are concert promoters or venues any different really than an airline? Both sell seats for a limited capacity, and date specific 'event'. Why couldn't numerous companies sell the same inventory as is the case with expedia, orbitz etc? Why can't promoters/venues have their own online system similar to airlines operating concurrently with TM and a host of non-horrible sites and email you tickets, just like airlines?
Like I mention the extra fee for emailed tickets is especially frustrating. Normally when a new way of doing things comes about that benefits both consumer and supplier, the difference is split and both are better off. But not here. Its like when banks first came out with ATMs(mind you some still do) but its "forget we're saving heaps because of no labour, we're gonna charge you for the convenience.
End Rant.
It got me thinking though, how are concert promoters or venues any different really than an airline? Both sell seats for a limited capacity, and date specific 'event'. Why couldn't numerous companies sell the same inventory as is the case with expedia, orbitz etc? Why can't promoters/venues have their own online system similar to airlines operating concurrently with TM and a host of non-horrible sites and email you tickets, just like airlines?
Like I mention the extra fee for emailed tickets is especially frustrating. Normally when a new way of doing things comes about that benefits both consumer and supplier, the difference is split and both are better off. But not here. Its like when banks first came out with ATMs(mind you some still do) but its "forget we're saving heaps because of no labour, we're gonna charge you for the convenience.
End Rant.