These “convenience” fees jack the advertised price up, forcing consumers to pay more than expected. Under the new rule, when Ticketmaster charges a “facility fee,” it has to tell us.

A Biden administration ban on so-called “junk fees” took effect Monday. In response, Ticketmaster said it will start displaying the full price of a ticket as soon as U.S. consumers begin shopping.

Ticketmaster lists the face-value price, along with the cost of the service fee. However, customers still won't see taxes added to the price until checkout.

For popular ticket resale site Ticketmaster, the change means it will institute what it’s calling “All In Prices.” Now, ticket buyers will see the full price of tickets, including all fees ...

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Ticketmaster's new pricing policy now includes all service charges and facility fees upfront, addressing consumer concerns about hidden costs. (Scripps News) Trump signs $600 billion deal with ...

Ticketmaster said the event organizer is who sets the base price of a ticket before fees, using “production costs, venue size, and interest in the event” to determine how much to charge.

Ticketmaster said the event organizer is who sets the base price of a ticket before fees, using “production costs, venue size, and interest in the event” to determine how much to charge.

By DEE-ANN DURBIN The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday said it will soon require hotels, vacation rental platforms and live event promoters to disclose any fees up front when they list prices ...

The FTC launched the rule-making process in 2022, asking for public input on whether a fee-disclosure rule might help eliminate unfair and deceptive pricing. The agency said more than 12,000 ...