G4S Events' 2010 Ticket Tout Index — quoted facts & statistics

business · BBC

Touts typically make a 59% profit selling tickets for major sports and music events on online auction sites.

“Touts are selling tickets for major sports and music events on online auction sites with a typical profit of 59%, research has claimed.”

59

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The average mark-up on online black market tickets decreased from 71% in 2008 to 64% in 2009.

“The average mark-up on online black market tickets has fallen from 64% in 2009 and 71% in 2008 owing to a better supply of tickets on the internet, according to the G4S Events' 2010 Ticket Tout Index.”

64 71

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Tickets for music festivals are offered online with an average mark-up of 32%.

“Tickets for music festivals - including headline events such as the Reading Festival - are being offered online with an average mark-up of 32%.”

32

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A pair of Paul McCartney tickets sold for £450, which was 235% over their face value.

“A pair of Paul McCartney tickets sold for £450 - some 235% over face value”

450 GBP 235

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Two tickets for the V Festival sold for £430, despite having a face value of £162.50.

“Two tickets for the V Festival sold for £430. The pair had a face value of £162.50”

430 GBP 162.5 GBP

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An international rugby ticket with a face value of £35 was observed selling for £85.

“A £35 international rugby ticket selling for £85.”

35 GBP 85 GBP

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