Fans can have a say using their wallets. They don't have to buy tickets at all. If TM auctions most of the good seats for unlimited prices, yet the other seats are empty, what has anyone gained? If fans can't get the good seats, what will they do next? It remains to be seen. Sadly, a lot of people who have more money than brains will pay a lot just to go out to a show even if they aren't big fans of the performers. I picture a lot of shows with non-fans sitting ringside while fans get the leftovers. Who's going to buy the leftovers? Not me.
Problem is, some fans often will pay "anything" (sometimes money they don't have) to see their idols. I won't be going to concerts at all if this is the way sales go. Not because I can't afford it (I can) but because I won't pay "anything" just to sit close to my favorite rock star. I also don't want to pay less just to "be there" if I can't see from the rafters or the back of the floor. If this method is allowed to be used and fans respond with apathy, that's the way it's gonna be. Non-fans and only well heeled or financially irresponsible fans up front. Who's going to buy the other seats if they can't get a fair shot at a decent seat? Again, not me. I'll stay home with a DVD.
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