Buying an Event Ticket Through an Unauthorised Seller (E

question 9

Multiple Choice

Buying an event ticket through an unauthorised seller (e.g. a scalper) carries a significant amount of risk for the buyer. On-sellers are usually not registered businesses, and consumers may not get the same protections as when buying tickets through an authorised seller. When the consumer buys a ticket from an unauthorised seller, which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) The buyer usually pays less than the official price
• B) The tickets are seldom fake
• C) The buyer will be guaranteed a refund if the event is cancelled
• D) The buyer does not have the protection of consumer law

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