Have you seen this...

[tylerdurden]

Why isn't it ethical when hes clearly told them they will NOT get in.

If hes been duplicitous about it, or left it ambiguous as to whether or not they'll get in, then yeah f**k him.

He hasn't though, and I bet hes sat at home and cannot believe his f**king luck some people really are desperate to get a ticket this year, which is a shame, I hope they really can afford it.

Lets hope it doesn't turn up on Jim Devines next expenses list

Edited June 15, 2009 by tylerdurden

[Insomaniac]

This is a totally legit sale so all you people saying do i get monorail access and wanting to bid it up to a million ar just being c**ts and ruining somones perfectly legit sale!

Sometimes the people on here make me so angry!

[pezzypops]

Why isn't it ethical when hes clearly told them they will NOT get in.

If hes been duplicitous about it, or left it ambiguous as to whether or not they'll get in, then yeah f**k him.

He hasn't though, and I bet hes sat at home and cannot believe his f**king luck some people really are desperate to get a ticket this year, which is a shame, I hope they really can afford it.

Lets hope it doesn't turn up on Jim Devines next expenses list

[whatmidlifecrisis?]

This is getting people quite worked-up. I guess it is the ethos of Glasto which is broadly anti-capitalist which is at the root of the angst. It is a hard call now with multi-millionaire bands, commercial stalls and even the way that charities operate to get cash.

I think it is harsh to say it is un-ethical. The seller cannot be much clearer that these do not gain you entry to the fest and if someone wants to pay £100+ for a piece of paper than who are we to say they shouldn't. Anything is worth what people will pay for it - as long as the seller is not mis-leading.

As the seller is obviously going to Glasto they are probably just raising cash to spend there. What harm is there in that?

I would not do it myself but I find it hard to knock the fellow for trying....

[-Will-]

i dont really see any thing wrong with this, they have made it clear that these are not valid tickets and any idiot who bids £100 without reading the description kind of deserves something. I am now tempted to put mine up as i am struggling to get enough money to eat and drink there (any excess money could find its way to a charity)

[cossie65]

I am now tempted to put mine up

[Pads]

Is this your auction by any chance?

As others have said it's all down to how ethical this is. Is it right to take money from stupid people? I'm still unsure of the answer myself. Like I said I'm tempted to sell my blank "ticket"

[Mardy]

ah, laissez faire capitalism. done us well so far, hasn't it?

lets sell mortgages to people who don't understand them, powdered milk to people who don't realise the consequences. If people want to buy it and people want to sell it, where's the problem?

Really, call me all sorts of c**t, but I can't go along with that.

[jamseyboy]

This is getting people quite worked-up. I guess it is the ethos of Glasto which is broadly anti-capitalist which is at the root of the angst. It is a hard call now with multi-millionaire bands, commercial stalls and even the way that charities operate to get cash.

I think it is harsh to say it is un-ethical. The seller cannot be much clearer that these do not gain you entry to the fest and if someone wants to pay £100+ for a piece of paper than who are we to say they shouldn't. Anything is worth what people will pay for it - as long as the seller is not mis-leading.

As the seller is obviously going to Glasto they are probably just raising cash to spend there. What harm is there in that?

I would not do it myself but I find it hard to knock the fellow for trying....

[chuckley]

that is the BEST item for sale i have ever seen. the description is JOKE.

i hope he gets loads for it! they openly say its NOT gonna gain u entry. so HAHAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

[whatmidlifecrisis?]

I agree that the advert is not misleading...it quite clearly states what the product is however there will be some (stupid or not) that will buy the ticket believing that somehow it will gain them entry....hence the £100 plus price ticket. If these were to be sold as "memorabilia" then sell them after the event.....if people truly wanted them as collectors items then they will still be happy to pay. I am suspicious of the short sale time that would allow people to purchase them before the event. Warnings are in place but it is a bit like telling a child not to drink the bleach under the sink.....most will listnen but there is always one that thinks its pretty colours will taste nice. I would love to see how many of these turn up at the gates on Weds.

[jamseyboy]

Fair point Jamsey. Some people need protecting from themselves and is is difficult without knowing the seller whether he is genuinely selling it as a novelty or more cynically profiteering.

Either way someone should tell the bidders that my blank ticket is half the current price bid....

[lofichic]

I'm worried now. My name is XXX and my face resembles a blank space with a cross through it - will this cause me problems at the gate?

[Insomaniac]

omg all this ethics is starting to get old! can you look at your own life and tell me you never do anything unethical? i doubt it!

What gives you guys the right to ruin his auction for something that is allowed to be sold and he has stated wont get you into the festival several times! I think you are the ones being unethical trying to stop it.

And to people saying its unethical to sell to stupid people who think they will be able to get in! If you cant read the listing you shouldnt be bidding in the first place so you get what you deserve!

[bombfrog]

I've asked the seller if you're allowed to take drinks in to the arena. Just waiting for a response.

[Glastonbury_2011]

He keeps stating that it will not get you into the festival so he's clearly nor misleading anyone - I wish I had a few blanks to shift to stupid losers!

I want to be behind someone with a blank in the queue just to see thier faces crush with dissapointment when they get rejected.

[markeee]

lol just had a look at the links on page 1

HIS IS NOT A VALID FESTIVAL TICKET & WILL NOT GAIN YOU ENTRY INTO THE FESTIVAL HOWEVER,

yet people still bid, more money than sense?