Majority in readers' poll wants a ban on ticket resales

Secondary ticketing can cost buyers far more than face value.

People wanting to see sporting or theatrical events are often charged way over the odds on secondary ticketing platforms. So we asked: “Do you think it should be illegal to resell tickets for gigs and other events?”

At the time of writing, 1,200 people had voted on our Facebook page, with 60% saying yes, 40% no.

Lynn Gallon said: “It should be illegal to buy multiple tickets for the sole purpose of selling on at a profit, not if the person is selling at cost price.”

Laura Jayne: If selling at cost price for a genuine reason that’s fair enough. But buying tickets to sell to make profit should definitely be illegal

David Alfie Leithes thinks: “If you buy the tickets and can't make the gig through unforeseen circumstances, then why not? As long as you're not making a profit what's the harm?”

Kev Miller said: “One way to knacker touting is make the card you purchased the ticket on your actual gig ticket. Scan the card on the door and if the number corresponds, you are in.”

Michael Roberts said: “As long as they are sold for the face value I can't see the harm.”

Helen Blackburn said: “I think the question should really be ‘Do you think it should be illegal to resell tickets at a huge profit?’ There’s nothing wrong with selling tickets at cost price if you can't go.”