Mayday Concert Soars in Price! Scalpers Claim No Profit

Tickets for Mayday's 'Miss You So Much' concert in Hangzhou went on sale at 10:55 AM today, and within seconds, all ticket categories were sold out.

The concert implemented a real-name registration system, requiring audience members to provide their personal information during the ticket purchase process. Once purchased, the concert tickets cannot be transferred or gifted. At the entry gate, facial recognition, ID verification, seat allocation, and ticket order must all match before granting access. However, these stringent measures have failed to deter scalpers.

Many netizens discovered that while they couldn't secure tickets on the official ticketing platform, there was an abundance available on a certain secondhand trading website. These tickets not only had ample supply but also allowed buyers to choose specific seats. One seller with an ID located in Gongshu District advertised, 'Mayday concert in Hangzhou, I can help with the registration process. Although the price is high, I guarantee tickets.'

Another seller's page stated, 'General admission tickets have an additional 800 yuan markup, while seated tickets have an extra 200 yuan. We can handle the real-name registration process for you.' However, when the reporter expressed interest, the seller offered a different price, 'The prices are more than three times the face value. If you're willing to negotiate, we can discuss further.' As for the real-name registration process, the seller claimed, 'Everything can be arranged with money.'

So, how can the real-name registration system ensure that each person has one ticket with matching details? The scalper explained that after payment, the buyer needs to provide their personal information, which will be immediately registered. The consumer can quickly verify their ticket information to ensure a worry-free experience. The scalper also mentioned the scarcity of tickets, saying, 'If you decide now, I can reserve a better position for you. However, the price will be different in the coming days.' Despite the ticket prices tripling, the scalper claimed not to be making much money, saying, 'I bought the tickets at a high price, so I have no choice.'

Apart from purchasing scalped tickets at inflated prices, many people have turned to other methods. On social media platforms, there is an abundance of 'ticket agents' who offer their services. These agents charge an additional fee ranging from 50 yuan to 1300 yuan. Some work as a team, while others operate individually. One netizen based in Harbin posted an offer for 855 yuan per transaction and stated, 'We operate as a team and have a successful record of multiple ticket acquisitions. We use manual methods, ensuring a high success rate. If we fail to secure a ticket, you will receive a full refund.' Under their post, there were more than 50 'buying' requests from other netizens.

A 'ticket agent' from Taizhou shared with the reporter that their method involved using the buyer's official ticketing platform account. The buyer only needs to provide their account information, and the ticket agent takes care of setting up the ticket recipient and delivery address in advance. When the tickets are released, the agent uses automated tools to secure the tickets. If they fail to secure a ticket, the buyer receives a full refund. Once a ticket is successfully obtained, an additional 200 yuan is added to the transaction. The agent boasted a high success rate, saying, 'I managed to secure tickets for Mayday's Shenzhen concert and sold them at a 350 yuan markup.'