05-31-2016, 04:28 PM
First, it's an admirable attempt to have the scalpers cut out, but unfortunately, the actual number of Hip fans that are on fan boards is a very small percentage. As a result, there will be tons of regular fans still buying through the stubhubs of the world....
Also, the scalpers have figured out the work around on paperless tickets. The purchaser gives the buyer their credit card (which has already by then been cancelled by then). I've NEVER been asked for ID other than the credit card when I've bought them (through normal TM means, I don't buy scalped tix). Simply not enough staff or confirmation machines available at the venue to ask for picture ID, especially when they scan the card and it confirms the tickets are in the system for that card.
Also, the scalpers have figured out the work around on paperless tickets. The purchaser gives the buyer their credit card (which has already by then been cancelled by then). I've NEVER been asked for ID other than the credit card when I've bought them (through normal TM means, I don't buy scalped tix). Simply not enough staff or confirmation machines available at the venue to ask for picture ID, especially when they scan the card and it confirms the tickets are in the system for that card.