www.londonticketcentre.com/Prince

interesting............

Llanishenlad said:

www.londonticketcentre.com/Prince

interesting............

scalpers? Then they always have tix for all artists almost available.

This and other similar sites regularly post this sort of misinformation - it's bullshit

remko said:

Llanishenlad said:

www.londonticketcentre.com/Prince

interesting............

scalpers? Then they always have tix for all artists almost available.

Give the guy a break, they aren't selling tickets they are merely allowing you to resigter just in case the "rumours are true"...rumours started by pr*cks on here I would think!

Hey, dayzofwyld - I see you're still being a 'pr*ck' (to quote your own insult) over any concert info or rumours. Just what is your problem?? Is this not a forum for Prince fans to chat and discuss the latest news and gossip? That's the interesting thing about these forums - get it?? Why can't you just enjoy reading the latest posts? Try and read one without adding a silly comment, please.

Apologies for hijacking this thread to make my point. I won't be reading any replies or orgnotes.

dayzofwyld said:

remko said:

scalpers? Then they always have tix for all artists almost available.

Give the guy a break, they aren't selling tickets they are merely allowing you to resigter just in case the "rumours are true"...rumours started by pr*cks on here I would think!

well if its free sign up then by all means

London Ticket Centre is a privately owned independent ticket agent engaged in the business of selling tickets for events, worldwide. We obtain tickets on the secondary ticket market. Typically the price charged for a ticket is substantially over face value. We are not connected with or sponsored by any of the venues, teams, performers, or organizations whose tickets we provide.

bullshit proof right on the page

London Ticket Centre is a privately owned independent ticket agent engaged in the business of selling tickets for events, worldwide. We obtain tickets on the secondary ticket market. Typically the price charged for a ticket is substantially over face value. We are not connected with or sponsored by any of the venues, teams, performers, or organizations whose tickets we provide.

Prince is set to announce numerous 2011 shows, including UK tour dates if the constant rumours are true.

Prince could be in line for stadium shows across the UK next summer, with venues in London, Manchester and Birmingham likely, as well as a host of European venues.

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http://www.walletpop.co.uk/2010/11/11/new-scam-hits-ticket-buyers/

Concert goers beware: fraudsters have come up with a new type of ticketing scam that exploits consumer protection laws.

This is how it works: scammers set up false websites offering tickets for concerts, festivals and comedy performances. Lo and behold, the tickets don't exist and customers are told via email to use consumer legislation to get their money back from their bank or credit card company.

Events targeted include the Reading and V festivals and tours by Simply Red and U2. The sites pretend to have tickets for popular, often sold-out events, offering them for not much more than face value.

With other scams, people buy fake tickets but only realise when they get to the event, or turn up expecting to be given the tickets at the venue but go empty-handed. With this new scam, you're told in advance that you won't be getting your tickets and are advised to seek a refund from your card issuer.

A security specialist called fraudsters' latest ploy "a clever scam" - worth £12 million over the last year.

"It's a new trend that we've seen escalate in the the past few months," Reg Walker, director of security specialists, the Iridium Consultancy, told the BBC.

"The customer is a bit miffed at not getting their tickets, but because they tend to get their money back, they don't see themselves as victims and so a lot of it goes unreported," he said.

Consumer laws
Victims are told by the fraudsters that they can use section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 to get a refund if they used a credit card to spend between £100 and £30,000.

While the same legal protection does not extend to debit cards purchases or credit card transactions below £100, some banks and building societies give refunds.

Under the Lending Code, which most UK banks have signed up to, innocent victims of fraud on debit or credit cards won't suffer any financial loss unless they have been negligent.

One scam email read: "Unfortunately we have been let down by our suppliers for the show and will be unable to provide you with the tickets ordered.

"Due to us not using the merchant terminal that charged you anymore we are unable to issue a refund from our side. To ensure you get the refund owed please contact your card issuer and instruct them to perform a chargeback to retrieve the funds paid... unfortunately we are unable to return the money to you from our side by any means."

Avoid scams
Research from the OFT revealed earlier this year that almost half a million people have been ripped off by a ticket scam. More than 70% of the scams are set up for tickets to concerts, with the average person losing £50.

Safeconcerts.com has a list of sites you should steer clear of, as well as giving advice on how to buy tickets safely. If a website is offering tickets for sold-out events, this should set your alarm bells ringing.

If a concert is sold out but you're desperate to go, you could always try turning up and buying a ticket on the spot (but try to avoid ticket touts - I've been lucky before and got tickets for face value from people who didn't want them).

If you think you have fallen victim to a scam, report it to Action Fraud, which is run by the National Fraud Authority. Go to the website or call 0300 123 2040. You can also contact your local trading standards office.

Quick guide - what to look out for (from Safeconcerts)
1. Are you buying from a primary ticket site - an authorised ticket agent
2. Check on the festival/band/event or venue website - are there tickets on sale there and who are their authorised agents?
3. Have they got good contact details on the site with a UK address and phone number?
4. Are they UK VAT registered?
5. Are the tickets actually on sale?
6. Are they offering tickets to sold out events?
7. Check where and who the website is registered to
8. Is the face value of the ticket displayed prominently?
9. What is the company's policy on refunds?
10. It is illegal to re-sell tickets to football matches