ASEAN Cup Final Tickets: A Scalper’s Goldmine?
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The highly anticipated final match between Vietnam and Thailand in the 2024 ASEAN Cup is set to kick off at 8:00 PM on January 2nd at the Viet Tri Stadium in Phu Tho, Vietnam. While the online ticket sales for the game sold out in a mere 30 minutes on December 30th, 2024, a secondary market has emerged, leaving many fans disappointed and frustrated.
Unlike previous stages of the tournament, tickets for this crucial match were exclusively sold online. Fans who successfully purchased tickets were instructed to pay for them between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM on January 1st and 2nd, 2025, in Hanoi and phu Tho.
However, the ease of online ticket acquisition hasn’t translated into ease of access for all fans. Numerous reports indicate that many are resorting to social media groups where tickets are being resold at exorbitant prices – sometimes five to seven times their original value.
Official ticket prices ranged from 500,000 VND to 1,000,000 VND. But on the resale market, the situation is drastically different. “I couldn’t buy tickets online,and I didn’t have time to go to Viet Tri to buy tickets,so I tried the resale groups,” explained Mr. nguyen Van Hoan, a disappointed fan. “However, ticket prices have been increased 5-7 times higher than the original price, leaving fans very frustrated.”
Another fan from Phu Tho, Mr. Tam, voiced similar concerns: “It is indeed not possible to buy tickets online, which means the number of fans lining up at the Viet Tri stadium will be increasing. Selling tickets like this, with the Vietnam Football Federation seemingly doing little, forces fans who want to come to the stadium to celebrate to spend a lot of money to buy tickets.”
Resellers are capitalizing on the high demand. Pairs of tickets originally priced at 500,000 VND are being advertised for 2.5 million VND. Similarly, 700,000 VND tickets are being resold for 4 million VND, and 1 million VND tickets are fetching a staggering 9 million VND. Even bulk buyers are facing inflated prices, with some resellers onyl accepting double the original price.
This situation mirrors similar issues seen in the U.S. with high-demand events, highlighting the challenges of ensuring fair access to tickets for fans. The notable price gouging raises questions about the need for better regulation and consumer protection measures in the ticketing industry, both in vietnam and globally.
ASEAN Cup 2024 Ticket scalping Concerns Rise Ahead of tournament
As the highly anticipated Mitsubishi Electric Cup ASEAN Cup 2024 approaches, concerns are growing over the potential for ticket scalping and inflated prices outside Viet Tri Stadium. While official ticket distribution is underway, reports indicate a thriving black market is already emerging.
even before the official ticket release, numerous reports surfaced of individuals selling photos of tickets online, fueling speculation about a robust secondary market. One source noted, ”It is indeed worth saying that even if today (January 1) or tommorow (January 2), the organizers will only pay all the tickets to buyers, on the forums there are many people at final tickets for photography are on sale.”
The situation around Viet Tri Stadium has been relatively quite for the past two days, leading some to believe that a surge in activity is imminent. “Maybe after getting the tickets and holding them in your hand, the ticket booths will become more active from tomorrow,” one observer commented. This anticipation suggests that black market prices could significantly exceed those advertised by official agencies.
Fans hoping to attend the matches are urged to exercise caution and purchase tickets only through official channels to avoid inflated prices and potential scams. The high demand for tickets underscores the excitement surrounding the tournament, but also highlights the challenges of ensuring fair access for all fans.
For those unable to secure tickets through official channels, live streaming of the mitsubishi Electric Cup ASEAN Cup 2024 will be available on FPT Play. Watch the games live and in full at: http://fptplay.vn
ASEAN Cup Final: Ticket Scarcity Fuels Black Market Concerns
As Vietnam and Thailand prepare to clash in the highly anticipated ASEAN Cup Final, concerns grow regarding the accessibility of tickets and the emergence of a thriving black market.
the Issue: Limited Official Sales and Soaring resale Prices
World today News Senior Editor Sienna Ramirez sits down with Dr. Tien Nguyen, a sports economist specializing in ticketing markets to unpack this complicated situation.
Sienna: Dr. Nguyen, thank you for joining us today. As we gear up for the highly anticipated ASEAN Cup Final, it seems many dedicated fans are facing a significant challenge in securing tickets. What’s behind this issue?
Dr. Nguyen: The online ticketing system, while convenient in theory, seems to have exacerbated the problem. While the initial sale period was undeniably rapid, many genuine fans were left empty-handed.This scarcity instantly created a vacuum filled by opportunistic resellers.
Sienna: We’ve seen reports of ticket prices on resale platforms skyrocketing, sometimes five to seven times their original value. This must be incredibly frustrating for fans.
Dr. Nguyen: Absolutely. This price gouging is a symptom of a larger issue – a lack of transparency and regulation in the secondary ticket market. When demand significantly outweighs supply, unscrupulous individuals exploit the situation, leaving genuine fans priced out of a chance to witness this historic match.
Tackling the Problem: Finding Solutions
sienna: So, what can be done to mitigate these issues in future events?
Dr. Nguyen:
There are several measures that coudl help. firstly, exploring a lottery system for ticket allocation could provide a fairer chance for fans. Secondly, implementing stricter regulations on resale platforms and imposing penalties for excessive markups could combat price gouging.
ensuring a robust and obvious system for fans to report suspected scalping activities is crucial.
Sienna: These are valuable insights, Dr.Nguyen.Thank you for shedding light on this complex issue.
Dr. Nguyen: It was my pleasure. It’s essential to remember that sports are meant to bring people together, not create further divisions.Ensuring fair access to major events like the ASEAN Cup Final should be a priority for all stakeholders involved.
Further Action: protecting Fans’ Interests