Is it legal to sell a ticket at face value?

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I bought an extra ticket by accident for the Derby game I wanted it to go to a fan rather than be an empty seat. After all the talk of ticket touting recently on NSC it got me wondering if I would be allowed to sell it to another fan for face value. If I stood outside the stadium offering it could I get in trouble with the police, even if I don't want a profit?

 

clippedgull

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No it's not legal.

 

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Goldstone1976

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Technically, it's illegal to give it away for free - or even to pay someone to take it off your hands. That said, I'm sure I could find someone to take it off you for £100. Let me know if you'd like to avail yourself of the offer.

Alternatively, you might find a more satisfactory answer?

 

Bozza

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It's illegal but you're unlikely to get in trouble. Might be best to strike a deal ahead of time, on here or otherwise, so you don't look like a tout at the ground.

 

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Bozza said:

It's illegal but you're unlikely to get in trouble. Might be best to strike a deal ahead of time, on here or otherwise, so you don't look like a tout at the ground.

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I didn't think we were allowed to sell tickets on here, especially if it's frowned upon. That being said if a genuine fan wants the ticket it's in WSU and I'll take £35 for it. Can meet at the ground or have it delivered to your house if you live in hove. If you're a tout I'll know because the ticket is right next to me drop me a PM if interested

Edit: just discovered there's a ticket exchange sub forum, ignore this thread then.

 

The Brighton Bear

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Use both seats and enjoy it twice as much.

 

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Goldstone1976 said:

Technically, it's illegal to give it away for free - or even to pay someone to take it off your hands. That said, I'm sure I could find someone to take it off you for £100. Let me know if you'd like to avail yourself of the offer.

Alternatively, you might find a more satisfactory answer?

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That is just madness....i mean a gift to a family member is out of the question

 

Bozza

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All this has reminded me: I bought a contingency ticket that I no longer need. It's for the WSU somewhere.

Free to anyone who wants it, on these terms:

1. It's a print at home so I will email you the ticket. You WILL need to be able to print it, as:

2. It's a kid's ticket and I imagine you'll need to upgrade. You can do this at the Amex before you go in.

 

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Bozza said:

All this has reminded me: I bought a contingency ticket that I no longer need. It's for the WSU somewhere.

Free to anyone who wants it, on these terms:

1. It's a print at home so I will email you the ticket. You WILL need to be able to print it, as:

2. It's a kid's ticket and I imagine you'll need to upgrade. You can do this at the Amex before you go in.

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I'll take it Bozza. Will donate a suitable sum to REMF.

 

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Da Man Clay said:

I'll take it Bozza. Will donate a suitable sum to REMF.

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It's yours.

PM me your email address.

 

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Goldstone1976 said:

Technically, it's illegal to give it away for free - or even to pay someone to take it off your hands. That said, I'm sure I could find someone to take it off you for £100. Let me know if you'd like to avail yourself of the offer.

Alternatively, you might find a more satisfactory answer?

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Do you realise the match is being televised,I only became aware yesterday

 

Bob!

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Westdene Wonder said:

Do you realise the match is being televised,I only became aware yesterday

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This is the reason the game was not played on Saturday at 3pm

 

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I have 7 tickets to the match up in Middlesbrough on 7/5/16...............................................but I'm not going to give out my info.

Die Boro fans!

 

Justice

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Just what is the point of the tickets wanted section? obviously not many know about it or read it.

 

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Westdene Wonder said:

Do you realise the match is being televised,I only became aware yesterday

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On re-reading my post I see it was ambiguous; I was offering to take his ticket off him if he paid me £100 as compo for the risk of being arrested for transferring a ticket for a designated match. It was a "joke", only not funny!