Biden wants to crack down on Ticketmaster fees

[bluemonkey 639]

This will encourage me to go to concerts more 

[JanStan 571]

24 minutes ago, TortureMeOnReplay said:

Regulations are a lot easier to create than passing laws. He doesn't need to necessarily pass anything through Congress going this route. Also, focusing on services rather than goods can be beneficial because there's not as much of a reliance on supply chain for services, and increasing spending on services by decreasing barrier of entry might ease inflation. 

But why is this even on his radar? Like when he is thinking of things to do to help people how is it even in the realm of discussion to try to lower Ticketmaster fees? It would be like him going after Mercedes or BMW to lower their prices so people can afford to drive them. The complete disconnect that some dem leaders have to what matters to MOST people makes it obvious why the party is stuck on the struggle bus. 

[Fresco 1,688]

From the speach:

"One of the key things I’ve asked the council to take on was the unfair hidden fees known as “junk fees” that are taking real money — real money out of your pockets — real money out of the pockets of American families.  Things like, as been mentioned, surprise banking overdraft fees, excessive credit card late fees, hidden hotel booking fees, or those huge termination charges to stop you from switching cable and Internet plans to a better deal.  Surprise charges that companies sneak into bills because they can. 
 
In fact, there’s an entire industry that’s popping up in America to help companies use complicated algorithms to hide fees that hurt consumers and help them.  These things add up."

Resort fees at hotels can be so annoying. 

Local radio DJ was happy about this. Had just paid 75 percent of ticket price in ticketmaster fees. 

One time I bought a ticket from the venue counter and still had to pay an extra fee. I was like wtf.

 

[myluis617 5,370]

A $70 fee for a virtual ticket like tf? Remember buying my first concert tickets ever (Chromatica Ball) and that fee surprised me. Paid $300 for horrible seats too btw.

[myluis617 5,370]

39 minutes ago, Fresco said:

From the speach:

"One of the key things I’ve asked the council to take on was the unfair hidden fees known as “junk fees” that are taking real money — real money out of your pockets — real money out of the pockets of American families.  Things like, as been mentioned, surprise banking overdraft fees, excessive credit card late fees, hidden hotel booking fees, or those huge termination charges to stop you from switching cable and Internet plans to a better deal.  Surprise charges that companies sneak into bills because they can. 
 
In fact, there’s an entire industry that’s popping up in America to help companies use complicated algorithms to hide fees that hurt consumers and help them.  These things add up."

Resort fees at hotels can be so annoying. 

Local radio DJ was happy about this. Had just paid 75 percent of ticket price in ticketmaster fees. 

One time I bought a ticket from the venue counter and still had to pay an extra fee. I was like wtf.

 

This is such a huge major issue that I as a young adult have noticed. Im so glad his team is working on this. Tired of overdraft fees and companies doing the bare minimum to help customers pay on time. Like Ive been charged overdraft fees for paying on the day that my money was due because they choose to process your money until the next day so you are charged a fee. 

[myluis617 5,370]

1 hour ago, JanStan said:

But why is this even on his radar? Like when he is thinking of things to do to help people how is it even in the realm of discussion to try to lower Ticketmaster fees? It would be like him going after Mercedes or BMW to lower their prices so people can afford to drive them. The complete disconnect that some dem leaders have to what matters to MOST people makes it obvious why the party is stuck on the struggle bus. 

Its more than just ticket master fees if you actually hear the video this is meant to help everyone. It is a great issue to tackle.

[JanStan 571]

9 minutes ago, myluis617 said:

Its more than just ticket master fees if you actually hear the video this is meant to help everyone. It is a great issue to tackle.

I heard the video and I know what he’s trying to do. The problem is that most fees aren’t ‘hidden’ as he’s implying. A processing fee isn’t hidden. A resort fee isn’t hidden. An overdraft fee isn’t hidden. He can call the fees ‘unfair’ but good luck on defining what that means. 
 

It’s a lot easier for people to just live within their means and go to events/travel that they can afford. I know that’s an outdated concept but I guess it’s easy if the government forces businesses to own the accountability. 
 

 

[Puddin 1,195]

Please tell me why I read “Björk” twice 

I was so confused as to why there was a picture of Biden?