posted on August 18, 2001 07:05:39 PM
The Seagull is a free play in Central Park in New York with an all star cast. People who want free tickets must camp out about 16-21 hours in advance. Am I allowed to auction my service for a winner to sponsor me for the work of waiting for two tickets on their behalf? Meaning I get a winner, then I wait in line and get the tickets. Does anyone have any experience with this situation?
posted on August 18, 2001 07:48:45 PM
It seems I remember that services can't be auctioned, but I couldn't find any thing on ebay that said yes, no, or maybe.
New York: eBay permits the resale of tickets at no greater than face value plus $5 or 20% per ticket (whichever is greater) for all entertainment events held in the state.
Since the tickets have a face value of $0, maybe the maximum price would be $5.00
Or maybe not, you are wanting to auction off the "service of standing in line..."
This one applies to selling things you don't have yet (pre sale):
posted on August 18, 2001 08:05:10 PM
It's an intriguing idea, what would you start the bidding at, keeping in mind the value of your time and that you could be making at least $6/hr at any other job.
posted on August 18, 2001 08:11:08 PM
There is a category of Servicesther. That includes people who will paint your portrait and things like that.
If I waited in line, got free tickets and auctioned them, that would be scalping. If I auction the service of camping out on behalf of the winner, then I'm waiting for their tickets. It's not reselling. This isn't really covered in the guidelines. I sent eBay an email about it.
ther. That includes people who will paint your portrait and things like that.
