Australian BTS fans accuse Ticketmaster of hiding ticket prices until sale, urge ACCC complaints
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Summary
Australian BTS fans are accusing Ticketmaster of predatory pricing tactics for not disclosing ticket prices before the presale and general sale for the K-pop group's 2027 Australian tour dates. Fans have been urged to file formal complaints with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). A consumer think-tank argues that fans should know prices upfront before being pushed into a high-pressure sales funnel.
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Ticketmaster has not detailed the pricing of the tickets ahead of the presale and general sale next week
Consumer think-tank says K-pop fans should know the prices before being sent into a 'high-pressure sales funnel'
Consumer think-tank says K-pop fans should know the prices before being sent into a ‘high-pressure sales funnel’
